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Trichy-Singapore IndiGo flight returns after mid-air technical snag

According to Airport Director Gopalakrishnan, the aircraft developed the technical issue after take-off and began circling over the area. Necessary arrangements had been made at the airport to ensure a safe landing

21 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
India backs dialogue, diplomacy amid Trumps threat of tougher Iran measures

The remarks came after Trump on Wednesday threatened what he described as the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY against Iran, calling it Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale

21 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
ED seizes Rs 24 lakh, locker keys linked to Avinash Reddy in murder case

In the searches, being carried out in Hyderabad in Telangana and Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the residential premises of the key accused, ED's Hyderabad zonal office also seized incriminating documents and digital devices

21 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, UK, Canada to counter propaganda against India, RSS

He said that the RSS Chief's three-nation tour has three primary objectives. The first is to present a factual and positive perspective amid the misconceptions and propaganda prevalent globally regarding India, Hindu society, and the RSS

21 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Punjab Bandh: Markets shut, traffic hit at several places

Commuters, including office-goers and travellers, bore the brunt of the bandh as they were caught in road blockades by Qaumi Insaf Morcha supporters and various farmers bodies at several places, including Patiala, Mohali and Jalandhar

21 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
India and Brazil sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in telecom, ICT

With the caption, Strengthening India-Brazil cooperation in the digital and telecom space, Scindia said in an X post that the MoU would deepen bilateral collaboration on universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building and exchange of best practices

21 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
PM Modi meets 20 Indian space startups, calls for greater collaboration

The interaction brought together leaders of startups working across a wide range of areas, including rocket and reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle development, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion systems, space and defence intelligence, space debris removal, and AI-powered hyperlocal weather and climate intelligence

21 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Sergio Gors Srinagar visit significant for Indias J&K position: Shringla

The American envoy visited Srinagar on August 19 and made a significant endorsement of India's stated position on Jammu and Kashmir by describing the Union Territory as an important part of India with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah standing by his side

21 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Delhi to ban construction activities from Dec 10 to Jan 20 to curb air pollution

The system will send alerts to the government's Control and Command Centre when violations or pollution-related concerns are detected. Notices, warnings and fines will follow, she said. Gupta asked residents to inform the authorities if they come across construction activity during the ban period

21 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
SC cuts legal practice requirement to 1 year for entry-level judicial exam

The Supreme Court had on May 20, 2025, barred fresh law graduates from appearing for entry-level judicial service examinations and made three years of legal practice mandatory for candidates seeking direct recruitment as Civil Judges (Junior Division)

21 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
Rahul stages police station sit-in, demands FIR over alleged pellet gun injuries

Speaking to reporters at the police station, Gandhi referred to a medical report from AIIMS and alleged that Lochav suffered injuries consistent with pellet gun use

21 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Piyush Goyal meets Check Point CEO in Singapore to discuss Indias cybersecurity

The meeting was held during Goyal's visit to Singapore, where the minister has been emphasising India's commitment to deepening economic partnerships with Singapore and other Asian economies and strengthening business-to-business collaboration

21 Aug 2026 2:56 pm
Rajasthan: Three-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Sawai Madhopur

A three-year-old boy was killed after a leopard allegedly dragged him from the courtyard of his home towards a forested area in Rajasthans Sawai Madhopur district. The child was later found injured on a hill and taken to hospital

21 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
IndiGo booking system faces brief glitch, services restored

IndiGos ticket booking system briefly faced technical issues on Friday, leaving some customers unable to access the airlines online service

21 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
22 Indians safe after two vessels hijacked off Yemen, Somalia

Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, according to a senior Shipping Ministry official. The Indian crew members are reported to be safe

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
US will soon take full 'control' of straits: Donald Trump amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump defended his military actions against Iran and acknowledged that the conflict could lead to higher energy and petrol costs for American consumers

21 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
Iran condemns new US sanctions as economic terrorism

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the United States' latest economic sanctions against Tehran, calling them economic terrorism and crimes against humanity while accusing the US of continuing a decades-long policy of hostility towards the Iranian people

21 Aug 2026 11:29 am
JD Vance calls economic pressure against Iran a 'delicate dance' and key US tool

Vance said Washington could use economic pressure to influence Tehran's decisions but called the approach a delicate dance because Iran could respond with measures affecting the US economy

21 Aug 2026 11:24 am
PM Modi congratulates Zambia President Hichilema on re-election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Zambias president and said India looks forward to further strengthening its multifaceted partnership with the African nation

21 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Kapil Sibal hits back at Amit Shah over Vande Mataram controversy

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his criticism of the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. Sibal questioned whether BJP leaders

21 Aug 2026 10:45 am
China will be India's main long-term competitor, says ex-Army chief Naravane

Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane, however, said he deliberately preferred the term competitor rather than enemy while referring to China

21 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Elon Musk backs Starlink to bridge internet connectivity gaps in rural India

The post said 11,256 of India's listed villages still had no 4G coverage as of May 2026. It also pointed to the significant difference in internet subscription density between rural and urban India

21 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Imran Khan returns to Adiala Jail after court-ordered hospital health check

Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said a team of doctors examined the 73-year-old former prime minister at Shifa International Hospital and declared him medically fit before he was taken back to prison

21 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Mohali hospital site collapse leaves two dead as rescue operations are underway

Two labourers were feared dead and others injured after soil collapsed at an under-construction private hospital in Mohali on Thursday evening. Police and locals launched a rescue operation, with officials initially saying two people had been rescued and taken to hospital

21 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Trump administration imposes new Hezbollah sanctions, redesignates group

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Hezbollah, targeting 10 individuals accused of being part of a network that allegedly transfers cash for the group. The US has also redesignated Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy, citing its links to Irans IRGC-Qods Force

21 Aug 2026 9:18 am
US Army ends drone experiment, refocuses Europe unit

The US Army has directed a Europe-based airborne unit that spent nearly a year developing and testing drone warfare tactics to return to its traditional infantry role

21 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Its kinda chic to let people do the trend

Instagram has many intellectuals who dissect pop and Internet culture, including yours truly. But does everything need to be critiqued? Sometimes, its good to zip it, and let the trend be a trend

21 Aug 2026 9:12 am
Rid storage spaces in all buildings of fire hazards

Even old wires at times hang about from above or are bundled somewhere in a corner

21 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Hit the road by driving down to Pune to indulge in these delicious mutton dishes

From legendary highway dhabas, to modern cocktail bars, weve curated some of the best, most diverse places in Pune to head to indulge in it, and make it worth the drive

21 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Charter plane carrying eight crashes in western Alaska near a remote radar site

A charter plane carrying eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday

21 Aug 2026 9:01 am
US tightens Cuba sanctions, targets nine state-owned firms

The Trump administration has expanded economic pressure on Cuba by imposing new sanctions on nine state-owned companies operating in construction, mining and metals. Washington has also tightened enforcement of restrictions on US citizens doing business with Cuba

21 Aug 2026 9:00 am
UGC NET 2026: NTA clarifies Rs 200 answer key challenge fee

Amid concerns over the Rs 200 fee for challenging UGC NET 2026 answer keys, the NTA said the charge is meant to discourage frivolous objections. The fee is refunded if a challenge is upheld, while a single valid objection can correct the answer key for all candidates

21 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Delhi HC backs live-in couples right to choose partner

The Delhi High Court has held that consenting adults in a live-in relationship have the right to choose and live with a partner without interference or threats from family members or friends

21 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Jadavpur University clash leaves several students injured

A clash broke out between members of the ABVP and Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early Thursday, following a dispute linked to a Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students Union meeting

21 Aug 2026 8:45 am
Delhi Master Plan 2047 to add 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro

The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 was unveiled on Thursday, outlining a major expansion of housing and public transport as the capital prepares for population growth

21 Aug 2026 8:43 am
Lucknow: Bank employee shoots wife, sister before dying by suicide

A bank employee allegedly shot dead his wife, a bank official, and his sister before shooting himself in Lucknows Gomti Nagar on Thursday afternoon

21 Aug 2026 8:39 am
US sets up Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor amid Iran standoff

The US military has reportedly established a maritime shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the movement of around 10 million barrels of crude oil a day despite continued tensions with Iran

21 Aug 2026 8:34 am
India, Singapore sign MoUs to strengthen maritime heritage, food safety

India and Singapore signed two MoUs and one Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in maritime heritage, food safety, telecommunications, and broadcasting regulations during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

20 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
'Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' not Congress event, it's open to all'

The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme began in Kota in Rajasthan, followed by programmes in Dehradun and Prayagraj. The Pune event will be the fourth programme under the campaign and will focus specifically on girl students

20 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Walmik Karad getting special treatment at jail, alleges alleges victim's brother

Dhananjay Deshmukh submitted a memorandum to the Inspector General of Prisons, Pune, on Wednesday, raising concerns over the alleged facilities being provided to accused Walmik Karad

20 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Two passengers held with 260 gm gold-like powder concealed in pants

During a detailed security check, CISF personnel detected two packets containing gold-like metal in powdered form. The packets were allegedly stitched and concealed at waist level inside the passengers' trousers, officials said

20 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Prayagraj: Train operations shifted from Rambagh to Jhunsi amid waterlogging

Prayagraj city is flooded following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Rambagh station is located in a low-lying area, and water has accumulated in its yard. Efforts are being made to drain the water, but it is flowing back, North Eastern Railway CPRO said

20 Aug 2026 6:08 pm
Harry-Meghan and the royal family: A timeline of the rift and reconciliation

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK without resuming their roles as working royals. From their 2018 wedding and 2020 royal exit to legal battles and recent meetings with King Charles, here is a timeline of their relationship with the royal family

20 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
We help each other when we are in trouble: Japan Defence Minister hails India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed strong defence ties with India, thanking the Indian Navy for its support during a medical emergency involving a Japanese vessel. He also praised the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces after visiting Mumbai

20 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
CJP conducts 10-point social audit of govt, civic schools in Maharashtra's Latur

The CJP has prepared a 10-point audit format covering basic facilities, school administration, government schemes, safety and security, transportation, mid-day meals, accessibility, cleanliness, and overall functioning of schools

20 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Two killed as bus hits signboard in Karnatakas Mandya district

Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a luxury private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway in Karnatakas Mandya district

20 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested after nine deaths

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning

20 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
'Papa smiling proudly at Sonia': Rahul Gandhi on mother's upcoming memoir

In an emotional message posted on X, Rahul Gandhi also spoke about the difficulty his mother would have faced in sharing her personal story publicly, given how private she has been about her life

20 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
1984 riots: Convicted ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar dies at 80

The former Congress leader had been convicted for his role in the killings of five people during violence in Delhi's Palam Colony on November 1 and 2, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

20 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
Congress pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 82nd birth anniversary

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary. Kharge highlighted his focus on youth, technology and innovationCongress leaders paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributio

20 Aug 2026 2:46 pm