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Gujarat CM invites US-based Gujarati diaspora to partner in state's development journey

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 23, 2026 4:57:37 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel called upon the Gujarati diaspora at the 'Garvi Gujarat Global New Jersey' programme to partner in the State's development journey on the seventh day of his US visit, as per the release. ... read..

"Support swift implementation of 33% reservation for women": BJP's Smriti Irani urges Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 3:58:16 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani on Sunday took a swipe at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on women's empowerment, urging him to demonstrate genuine support by cooperating in the swift implementation of the 3 ... read..

"Talks about women empowerment but opposes reservation bill for them": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis slams Rahul Gandhi

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 3:58:14 PM IST

Targeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday claims that the Congress leader only talks about women's empowerment but "opposes" key legislation, such as the Women's Reservation Bill, "when i ... read..

"I don't want to comment on such people": Yoga Guru Ramdev on Kangana Ranaut

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | August 23, 2026 3:58:08 PM IST

Yoga guru Swami Ramdev on Sunday sought to play down his ongoing war of words with BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, saying he did not want to escalate the matter and would refrain from further comments. ... read..

"BJP spoiling Jadavpur University's atmosphere": TMC MP Saugata Roy after student clash in campus

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 23, 2026 3:58:04 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Sunday alleged that the BJP was disturbing the atmosphere of Jadavpur University after a clash between two groups of students during a general body meeting at the varsity. ... read..

BJP meeting focuses on organisational expansion, 'Modi@25' outreach programmes

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 3:28:29 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday held a meeting with party leaders at its central headquarters in New Delhi to discuss organisational expansion and chalk out nationwide social service programs under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark the 'Modi@2 ... read..

"We will give you a stage...come forward and sing": Sanjay Raut invites PM Modi to recite Vande Mataram

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 3:28:20 PM IST

Amid the ongoing 'Vande Mataram' controversy, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asking them to come forward and recite the full rendition of the national song "without l ... read..

CBI registers case against former DGCA Director Anil Gill and others in corruption case

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:27 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against Captain Anil Gill, the then Director of Flying Training (DFT) in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and several companies and other persons in connection with alleged corrupt ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha to attend state-level toolkit distribution ceremony for skilled Bru candidates Phase II in Amarpur

Agartala (Tripura), | August 23, 2026 2:58:25 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday will attend the State-Level Toolkit Distribution Ceremony for skilled Bru candidates at Anandadhara Town Hall in Amarpur, Gomati district. ... read..

Delhi Police crack down on two spa centres over alleged illegal prostitution in Kalkaji; two arrested

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:22 PM IST

In a major crackdown on illegal prostitution running under the guise of wellness services, the Delhi Police raided two separate spa centres in South Delhi's Kalkaji area on Saturday, arresting two managers and rescuing 21 women. ... read..

Man arrested for graffiti on Parliament Street Police Station wall during Rahul Gandhi's Aug 21 protest

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:20 PM IST

Delhi Police arrested an individual in connection with the alleged defacement of the Parliament Street Police Station wall with graffiti during Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's protest on Friday, police sources said on Sunday. ... read..

Security heightened outside Delhi's Shah Auditorium; police deny permission for anti-reservation protest

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:17 PM IST

Security arrangements were heightened outside Shah Auditorium on Sunday in Delhi after videos circulating on social media claimed that permission had been granted for a protest against the UGC Equity Regulations (2026) and the reservation system. ... read..

"Scent of development": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Bengal's growth push while inaugurating projects for national self-reliance

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 23, 2026 2:58:13 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday highlighted that a major transformation is happening in West Bengal, stating that the region is witnessing a fresh wave of growth, moving past earlier eras of industrial closures and towards robust investment and e ... read..

Odisha govt launches 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scheme to fund foreign higher education for SC, ST students

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 23, 2026 3:28:27 PM IST

The Odisha government on Sunday launched the "Bidesh Sikhyabruti" scholarship scheme to provide financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students aspiring to pursue higher education at top-ranked global universities, the Chief ... read..

Delhi Police Crime Branch busts international narco-terror module linked to designated Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:07 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an alleged international narco-terror module involved in cross-border opium trafficking, a drugs-for-weapons nexus and terror financing, with the investigation revealing alleged links to designated Khalistani terro ... read..

YS Jagan Reddy questions Andhra Govt's claims on school enrolment, highlights UDISE+ data

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 2:58:05 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned the state government's claims regarding the growth of government school enrolment and cited UDISE+ data for the academic year ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav seeks justice for 19-year-old who allegedly died in custody in Madhubani, writes to NHRC

Patna (Bihar) | August 23, 2026 2:58:03 PM IST

Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday wrote to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an independent inquiry and urgent intervention into the alleged custodial death of a 19-year-old youth in Madhubani district. ... read..

"CM Omar Abdullah does not like opposition": says J&K LoP Sunil Sharma

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 23, 2026 2:28:44 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh attended a BJP state office-bearers meeting in Srinagar on Sunday, where party leaders discussed public issues and their strategy ahead of the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session. ... read..

"Gulab Singh Lodhi was driven by deep passion for nation's freedom": UP CM Yogi pays tribute to freedom fighter

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 2:28:42 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighter Gulab Singh Lodhi on his death anniversary, which is observed as Balidan Diwas. ... read..

Telangana: Unauthorized MTP kits worth over Rs 23,000 seized from wholesale medical firm in Bhadrachalam

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 23, 2026 2:28:39 PM IST

Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) conducted a sudden raid on a medical shop in Bhadrachalam and seized dozens of unauthorized termination kits which were illegally stocked for sale without valid purchase bills. ... read..

"He got bail only because he is a heart patient": Keralam Minister on bail to Ajikumar in Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 23, 2026 2:28:36 PM IST

Kerala Health and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday said former board member Ajikumar was granted bail in the alleged Sabarimala gold theft case on medical grounds, while stressing that the investigation should proceed under the direction of the ... read..

"Nehru's Congress erased original Vande Mataram from nation's memory, Rahul Gandhi repeating betrayal": BJP's CR Kesavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 23, 2026 2:28:27 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday criticised the Congress over its resolution to sing only the first two stanzas at party events, saying that the opposition party has always undermined the importance of the national song. ... read..

"Still searching for tainted two-third majority for delimitation bill?": Jairam Ramesh targets government over "delay" in LS prorogation

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:57:55 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took potshots at the government over the "abnormal delay" in the prorogation of the Lok Sabha after the end of monsoon session of Parliament and asked if Home Minister Amit Shah was still in search of "tainted two/t ... read..

Karnataka Dalit Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP-JD(S) to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha on Monday, announces LoP R Ashoka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 1:28:07 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government on Sunday over the alleged multi-crore Karnataka Dalit Valmiki Corporation scam, announcing that the BJP, in alliance wi ... read..

CMF Buds Neo review: Bold design and big sound on a budget?

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:28:06 PM IST

I've been testing the new CMF Buds Neo for over a week now, and I think they are the most accessible yet solid option by the brand. I liked the fact they are trying to focus on what matters most for daily use, like clear sound, practical features, and rel ... read..

Keralam: Onam feast invitation leads Moozhiyar police to uncover food scarcity in Angamoozhy

Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | August 23, 2026 1:28:04 PM IST

Police officials visiting a remote tribal settlement in Angamoozhy near the Kochandi forest area to extend an Onam festival invitation discovered severe food scarcity among the residents. ... read..

Legal action may be initiated for circulating fake information: Delhi Police says no permission for anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:28:01 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Sunday advised citizens not to gather at Jantar Mantar on the basis of misleading social media posts calling for a protest against the reservation system, saying no permission had been granted for any such gathering. ... read..

Telangana ACB arrests SI, constable in Rs 75,000 bribe case in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 23, 2026 1:27:56 PM IST

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Sub-Inspector of Police (SI) and a constable of Chanda Nagar Police Station, Cyberabad Commissionerate, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000 from a complainant for showing official favour ... read..

"He got bail only because he is a heart patient": Kerala Minister on bail to Ajikumar in Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | August 23, 2026 1:27:54 PM IST

"India will establish its own space station by 2035": ISRO Chief V Narayanan

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | August 23, 2026 12:58:37 PM IST

India is working towards establishing its own space station by 2035, with the first module of the proposed Bharatiya Antariksha Station already approved, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said on Sunday. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at plastic godown in Hyderabad's Gudimalkapur; none hurt

Hyderabad (Telangana), | August 23, 2026 12:58:25 PM IST

A major fire broke out at a plastic godown in Hyderabad's Gudimalkapur area on Sunday morning, fire officials said. ... read..

"You have shown courage in a new sector...we are highly cost-competitive": PM Modi during interaction with CEOs, Founders of Space Startups

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 12:28:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded space startups in the country, saying they had shown courage in a new sector and called for creating an atmosphere that attracts global talent in the sector to the country. ... read..

Bureaucratic rejig in Bihar: Several IAS officers assigned new postings across districts

Patna (Bihar) | August 23, 2026 12:28:56 PM IST

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Bihar government has issued transfer and posting orders for dozens of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across various departments, municipal corporations, and Zila Parishads in the state. ... read..

Gautam Adani meets Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 12:28:54 PM IST

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday at the latter's Sadashivanagar residence in Bengaluru on Sunday, marking a notable interaction. ... read..

"Govts should not provide shelter to anti-reservation elements": Mayawati on Jantar Mantar protest against caste-based quota

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 12:28:52 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday criticised the protest held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against caste-based reservation, saying that demanding economic-based reservation while opposing the constitutional provisions for SC, ST and OBC commu ... read..

Gujarati businessman shot dead in USA, 19-year-old daughter witnesses incident

Mehsana (Gujarat) | August 23, 2026 12:28:50 PM IST

A 62-year-old Gujarati businessman from Mehsana's Aakhaj village was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, with his 19-year-old daughter present during the incident, a village resident said. ... read..

"We are not the kind of people who retreat": CJP's Ashutosh Ranka demands action over alleged violence in Jaipur's Rampura

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 23, 2026 12:28:44 PM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Sunday demanded the arrest of those involved in the alleged violence during the party workers' visit to a government school in Jaipur's Rampura-Kanwarpura village, reiterating that the Rajasthan ... read..

Delhi: NDRF search on for teen swept away in open Jasola drain; family flags lack of safety covers

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 12:28:42 PM IST

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Sunday launched a search and rescue operation after a 15-year-old boy was swept away in an open drain in the Jasola area of the national capital. ... read..

Delhi: 3 cops injured in Mukundpur attack; hit with bricks, chilli powder

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 12:28:40 PM IST

Three police personnel were injured after a group of people, including the owner of an impounded motorcycle, allegedly threw chilli powder in their eyes and attacked them with bricks and sticks in north-west Delhi's Mukundpur area, officials said on Sunda ... read..

"Congress objecting to Vande Mataram beyond comprehension": JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan

Patna (Bihar) | August 23, 2026 12:28:34 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) leader Rajiv Ranjan on Sunday criticised Congress over its resolution to sing only the first two stanzas at party events, saying they should have raised their objections during the Parliament session instead of boycotting proceedings. ... read..

Haryana to showcase investment potential at 'Happening Haryana' event in Mumbai

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 12:28:32 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a high-level investment outreach programme in Mumbai on August 23 and 24. The event will lay the groundwork for the 'Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit' scheduled for April 2027. ... read..

Locals say rising Ganga, Yamuna levels shift Sangam point in Prayagraj; shops, businesses affected

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 11:58:04 AM IST

The water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers continued to rise in Prayagraj, causing the Sangam area to shift closer to the banks and bringing water into low-lying areas near the Nagvasuki Temple, according to locals in the area. ... read..

FIR registered against UP AAP Youth Wing president Pankaj Awana for allegedly entering govt school in Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 11:58:02 AM IST

An FIR has been registered against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Youth Wing Uttar Pradesh president Pankaj Awana for allegedly entering a government school in Hoshiyarpur village of Noida's Sector-51 without permission and recording a video of the school's operat ... read..

"Congress never opposed Vande Mataram": Nana Patole accuses BJP of "using nationalism to hide its failures"

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 11:57:59 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Nana Patole criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in centre for its attempt to deflect public attention from pressing issues and refuted claims that Congress opposed Vande Mataram. ... read..

Himachal Monsoon Crisis: 224 lives lost in 55 days, 149 roads still blocked across state

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 11:57:55 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with the devastating impact of the monsoon, with 224 people losing their lives in just 55 days amid landslides, cloudbursts, drowning incidents and road accidents. The prolonged spell of severe weather has also left 1 ... read..

Manipur: Women's group holds torch rally in Imphal, demand NRC implementation before conducting Census

Imphal (Manipur) | August 23, 2026 11:57:51 AM IST

Women members of Khurai Apunba Club held a torch rally at Lamlong Bazar on Saturday, demanding the implementation and updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ahead of the upcoming Census exercise. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Monsoon rains swell Tamasa River, trigger tree fall and vehicle damage near Dehradun's Tapkeshwar temple

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 23, 2026 11:28:13 AM IST

Continuous heavy rainfall and inclement weather conditions in Uttarakhand's capital, Dehradun, wreaked havoc across local river basins after overnight rainfall caused the Tamasa River to overflow, submerging parts of Dehradun's revered Tapkeshwar Mahadev ... read..

Odisha: Woman accuses Cop of exploitation on marriage pretext, pistol threat; case registered

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | August 23, 2026 11:28:09 AM IST

A case has been registered against Sub-Inspector Prabhat Kumar Nayak, formerly posted at the Town Police Station, following a written complaint by a woman who has alleged harassment and misuse of official position by the police officer, an official said o ... read..

Rahul Gandhi did 'drama' at Police Station to deflect Vande Mataram backlash: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Hubballi (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 10:58:30 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of staging a "drama" at a Parliament Street police station as he demanded an FIR into the alleged pellet-gun injury suffered by student protester Sahil Lochab. ... read..

Pregnant woman carried 7 Km on stretcher due to no road connectivity in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | August 23, 2026 10:58:25 AM IST

A pregnant woman in labour had to be carried for nearly seven kilometres on an ambulance stretcher through rivers and streams after emergency responders found that there was no motorable road connecting her remote village to the main road, officials said. ... read..

KTR hails Adilabad IT Tower, calls it "major step" towards expanding the IT sector in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 23, 2026 10:58:23 AM IST

BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) said the newly completed Adilabad IT Tower marks another major step towards expanding the IT sector across Telangana. ... read..

"Arrangements are excellent and very safe": Pilgrims praise facilities as Budha Amarnath Yatra continues

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 23, 2026 10:58:20 AM IST

The Budha Amarnath Yatra continued in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district amid tight security arrangements on Sunday, with authorities making provisions for medical assistance and emergency services to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims. ... read..

"Jadavpur University controversy not first of its kind": Dilip Ghosh slams campus, demands administration restore order

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | August 23, 2026 10:58:18 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday reacted to the dispute between ABVP members and SFI at Jadavpur University, alleging that the campus had witnessed similar controversies in the past and called for police and local administration to ensure law ... read..

"From moving rocket parts on bicycles to number one in nine areas": ISRO Chief Narayanan on the 3rd Space Day Celebration

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | August 23, 2026 10:58:15 AM IST

The third National Space Day celebrations were held in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Gujarat Cabinet Minister Arjun Modhwadia, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan and IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka among those attending th ... read..

"We are transforming religious sites across Uttarakhand": CM Dhami in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | August 23, 2026 10:28:00 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that "magnificent and divine" Kedarnath has been rebuilt under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the 2013 disaster that wreaked havoc. He said that the state government was focused ... read..

KPS aim to provide LKG to Class 12 education in Kannada, English mediums: Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 10:27:57 AM IST

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa said that the Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) was an ambitious project of the state government aimed at providing quality education from LKG to Class 12 (II PUC) under one roof in both Kan ... read..

Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of J&K; Ramban admin issues safety alert

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 23, 2026 10:27:55 AM IST

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting district administrations to issue safety advisories. ... read..

"Dreaming even bigger, innovating more...": PM Modi greets people on National Space Day

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 10:27:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday greeted citizens on the occasion of National Space Day, highlighting India's growing achievements in space sector. ... read..

Delhi: Anjana Welfare Society's 'Bharat Bodh' event explores link between India's knowledge traditions, modern education

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 9:58:24 AM IST

Anjana Welfare Society's (AWS) "Bharat Bodh - Reimagining Education Through India's Knowledge Traditions" event focused on exploring the connection between Indian knowledge traditions, Natyashastra, Bhagavad Gita and the National Education Policy (NEP) 20 ... read..

"Don't call us Chinese, makes me angry, call us Indians": 4-year-old Arunachal girl's video on identity goes viral

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 9:58:18 AM IST

A four-year-old girl from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh went viral after she replied to a comment trying to label her as "Chinese", saying that it makes her angry to hear these words, and that she is an Indian and should be identified as one. ... read..

"Going to be wonderful on 4th October:" Air Commodore Deepak Pant flag-off promo run in Chandigarh to build momentum ahead of Sekhon Marathon

Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 23, 2026 9:58:16 AM IST

Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of 12 Wing, Air Commodore Deepak Pant, on Sunday flagged off an enthusiastic promotional run at Sukhna Lake featuring over 50 Air Force personnel to step up community outreach ahead of the upcoming Sekhon Indian Air Force Mara ... read..

"Preparations underway for secret agreement between DMK, BJP: Vaiko after Amit Shah visits Chennai

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | August 23, 2026 9:58:14 AM IST

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko said that he believed preparations were underway for a "secret agreement" between the DMK in Tamil Nadu and the BJP. ... read..

No permission for Aug 23 UGC rollback protest at Shah Auditorium; Sec 163 of BNSS active: Delhi Police

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 9:28:31 AM IST

The Delhi Police clarified that videos doing rounds on social media claiming that permission had been granted for a protest against the UGC Equity Regulations (2026) and the reservation system at Shah Auditorium on August 23 are "false and misleading". ... read..

Delhi wakes up to light rain, gets relief from heat and humidity

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 9:28:29 AM IST

Delhi witnessed light rain in several parts of the city on Saturday morning, bringing a pleasant turn to the weather. ... read..

Punjab needs a double-engine government: Haryana CM

Chandigarh (Haryana) | August 23, 2026 9:28:27 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has alleged that Punjab's politics is passing through a phase where a deep conflict appears to be emerging between power, stability and public interest. ... read..

"Vision of Viksit Bharat will be fulfilled": Goa CM Sawant at Viksit Bharat Young Political Leaders' Dialogue

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 9:28:26 AM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday attended the Viksit Bharat Young Political Leaders' Dialogue 2026 in Vijayawada and interacted with young political leaders, professionals and changemakers. ... read..

Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presides over monsoon session proceedings

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 8:58:36 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presided over the proceedings of the House on the second day of the 12th session of the 14th Legislative Assembly on Saturday, as the Monsoon Session continued amid heightened political ... read..

Online Betting Case: Indore Police find Dubai link, probe Nana Patwari's alleged connection

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 8:58:35 AM IST

Indore Police have arrested three more accused in connection with an online betting case registered at Rajendra Nagar police station, with questioning of the accused allegedly revealing a connection to Dubai, a senior police officer said on Saturday. ... read..

Nadda reviews fertiliser department preparedness for Kharif, Rabi seasons; says supply situation remains comfortable

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 8:58:33 AM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda reviewed the preparedness of the Department of Fertilisers for the ongoing Kharif and upcoming Rabi seasons with the Secretary of the Department of Fertilisers and senior officials. ... read..

31-year-old IIT Delhi MSc Physics student dies after falling from campus building

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 8:27:55 AM IST

A 31-year-old student of the MSc Physics Department at IIT Delhi died after allegedly jumping from a building on the institute's campus on Saturday, Delhi Police said. ... read..

BHU's Rangshala re-stages "Satya Harishchandra", celebrates rich heritage of Indian folk theatre

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | August 23, 2026 6:58:25 AM IST

The musical play 'Satya Harishchandra' was restaged at the Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Auditorium of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Saturday following an overwhelming response from the audience, with cheers and applause marking the performance. ... read..

Bengaluru Rural Police arrest 25-year-old man over alleged contact with international radicalised individual

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 6:58:24 AM IST

Bengaluru Rural District Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Doddaballapura for allegedly being in contact with an international anti-social and radicalised individual through Instagram, police said. ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi inaugurates National GARIMA Conclave 2026, stresses "Mission Zero" for sanitation workers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 23, 2026 6:58:22 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the second National GARIMA Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the state's efforts towards ensuring the safety, dignity and human rights of sanitation workers. ... read..

Telangana: Cyber fraudsters dupe 42-year-old man in fake old currency exchange deal

Malkajgiri (Telangana) | August 23, 2026 6:28:01 AM IST

A 42-year-old private employee from Bollaram became a victim of cyber fraud in the name of an old currency exchange. ... read..

CGHS dismisses fake notice claiming closure of Wellness Centres from August 27 to 31

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 5:58:20 AM IST

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) clarified that a notice claiming the closure of CGHS Wellness Centres from August 27 to 31, 2026, due to the deployment of Medical Officers for NEET-PG examination duty is fake and unauthorised. ... read..

2 dead, five injured after Ganpati idol falls during arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:58:17 AM IST

Two people died and five others were injured after a massive Ganesh idol of 'Bhuleshwaracha Raja' fell during its arrival procession in Mumbai's Bhuleshwar area on Saturday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi calls women "strength of India", says they are country's foundation, present and future

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:28:04 AM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said women are the "strength of India" and urged them to assert their identity, fight for their rights and challenge patriarchal norms. ... read..

'Goonj' has reached Delh, panic is visible: Pawan Khera hails Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 23, 2026 5:28:02 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday said the "Chhatro Ki Goonj" programme of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had reached Delhi and claimed that "panic" was visible in the national capital even before the message had fully arrived. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with new national office-bearers team, urges leaders to strengthen organisation and connect with people

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 4:28:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers team led by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. ... read..

"Parks are not real-estate assets": Tejasvi Surya opposes Karnataka Cabinet's 5% park land diversion move

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 23, 2026 3:28:23 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday opposed the Karnataka Cabinet's reported decision to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, alleging that the move could allow diversion of up to 5 per cent of park land for ... read..

"Sabhyata, Sanskriti and Srijan": World's first IVF female calf of Assam's indigenous Lakhimi breed born, CM Sarma hails historic milestone

Guwahati (Assam) | August 23, 2026 3:28:19 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hailed the birth of the world's first IVF female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, describing it as a historic achievement and a significant milestone for livestock conservation, dairy production an ... read..

Students demand cancellation of Mains exam for 1,799 posts: Roshan Anand backs BPSC aspirants

Patna (Bihar) | August 23, 2026 2:58:59 AM IST

Gyan Bindu Director Roshan Anand on Saturday extended support to students protesting at Gardanibagh in Patna over recruitment demands and examination transparency, urging student leaders and aspirants to unite and collectively raise their concerns before ... read..

JP Nadda reviews Delhi's preparedness for influenza, dengue and malaria; Health Minister assures readiness

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:56 AM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda chaired a health review meeting to assess Delhi's preparedness for seasonal and vector-borne diseases, including influenza, dengue and malaria. ... read..

Shivraj Chouhan reviews AgriStack, crop procurement schemes; highlights Farmer IDs, pulse self-reliance

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 2:58:54 AM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the government reviewed the progress of the AgriStack Digital Agriculture Mission and other key agricultural schemes, highlighting the creation of Farmer IDs to identify farmers and track a ... read..

Delhi HC refuses bail to husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:57:58 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has recently denied bail to a man accused of chopping off his wife's body into pieces, observing that it cannot shut its eyes of the gruesome manner in which the crime was committed. ... read..

BJP national office-bearers meeting with PM Modi concludes at party headquarters

New Delhi | August 23, 2026 1:28:14 AM IST

The meeting of the BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers team with Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded at the party headquarters in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes outcome of Assam-Meghalaya meeting, says steps taken in right direction

Guwahati (Assam) | August 22, 2026 11:57:40 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the joint Assam-Meghalaya meeting held in Guwahati following the August 19 incident in Shillong, saying the concerns and sentiments of the people of Assam had been duly acknowled ... read..

Telengana: Kishan Reddy demands judicial inquiry into Section 22A issue

Hyderabad (Telengana) | August 22, 2026 11:57:38 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Section 22A of the Registration Act issue in Telangana and said the matter should be investigated thoroughly. ... read..

Jharkhand: Students hold silent march against alleged police action and lathicharge in Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 11:27:38 PM IST

The protestors organised a peaceful silent march on Saturday from Hazaribag to the district headquarters to clear their names and demonstrate their commitment to non-violence by handing flower garlands and pens to the officials following a mild police act ... read..

BJP slams CWC's decision to sing only 2 stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'; Congress says ruling party using nationalism to hide its "failures"

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 11:27:35 PM IST

At its National Office Bearers meeting on Saturday, the BJP passed a resolution condemning the Congress Working Committee's decision to sing only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram', while the main Opposition party slammed the BJP for using nationali ... read..

Amit Shah meets Gorkha MPs, MLAs, leaders in Siliguri; assures constitutional roadmap to address long-pending aspirations

Siliguri (West Bengal) | August 22, 2026 10:58:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held a meeting with Gorkha MPs, MLAs and prominent political leaders in Siliguri, along with the West Bengal Chief Minister, to discuss the long-pending aspirations and concerns of the Gorkha community and work to ... read..

Viksit Gujarat, not Viksit Bharat: Priyank Kharge alleges Centre treating southern states unfairly after Revanth Reddy's US visit denied

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 22, 2026 10:58:14 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday criticised the Centre for denying political clearance to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his official visit to the US, alleging that southern states were being treated unfairly. ... read..

Increase footprint in Siliguri corridor, curb encroachments, stop illegal immigration: Amit Shah to agencies

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:58:12 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday directed all agencies concerned to increase their footprints in Siliguri corridor by establishing more of their institutions, keep it free of encroachments, and take all steps to stop illegal immigration in the re ... read..

NIA raids 10 places in J-K in cross-border terror conspiracy case

New Delhi | August 22, 2026 10:58:07 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the investigation of a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pak-based handlers and a network of local Over Ground Worker ... read..

J-K: Fire breaks out in three residential houses in Kupwara

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 22, 2026 10:58:05 PM IST

A fire broke out in three residential houses at Supernaghama Kralgund in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Saturday, according to the Fire Department. ... read..

Railways operates first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 10:58:01 PM IST

Indian Railways achieved a major operational milestone by successfully operating its first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Mumbai, carrying 360 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers to CONCOR's G ... read..

"Sentiments of crores of workers have been hurt": BJP delegation files complaint against Tejashwi Yadav over 'objectionable' video

Patna (Bihar) | August 22, 2026 10:58:00 PM IST

A BJP delegation on Saturday lodged a complaint against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over an alleged objectionable video and said that "the sentiments of crores of workers have been hurt" ... read..

Gujarat: Health Minister Praful Pansheriya inaugurates 16th Annual Conference of CIDSCON 2026 in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 22, 2026 10:57:58 PM IST

The 16th Annual Conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS) was inaugurated by State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. ... read..

"Attempts to take law into own hands": JMM's Mithilesh Thakur targets BJP over CM effigy burning

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | August 22, 2026 10:57:56 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Mithilesh Kumar Thakur on Saturday accused the BJP of instigating the burning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren's effigy during a protest, alleging that the act was carried out in defiance of a judicial order. ... read..

"Control is disguised as concern": Rahul Gandhi flags violence against women at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 22, 2026 10:57:49 PM IST

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed the Pune leg of the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, highlighting issues concerning women's safety, rights and social control, and asserting that violence, disrespect an ... read..

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