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Mumbai, August 19: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following the arrests of six individuals, including AAP leader Satyendar Jain, in connection with the alleged Delhi Water Board scandal. He also commented on the Tamil Nadu governments decision to grant 365 days of maternity leave for the ... Read more Sanjay Nirupam Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Water Board Scandal

Chandigarh, August 18: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, targeted the state government on Tuesday. He claimed that instead of complying with the Punjab and Haryana High Courts 15-day deadline for paying pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to government employees and pensioners, the Punjab government is attempting ... Read more Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

New Delhi, August 18: A significant controversy has emerged in Delhi following the murder of an MCD sanitation worker. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Delhi Police are now at odds. AAP legislator Kuldeep Kumar, who has been advocating for justice for the victims family, was taken into custody, prompting serious allegations from AAP ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Sanitation Worker Murder, AAP Legislator Detained by Delhi Police

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Taapsee Pannu will participate in a panel titled From Pink to Power: Breaking Stereotypes Through Cinema at an upcoming film festival. She believes that cinema becomes more engaging when female characters are portrayed as complex and fearless. Expressing her excitement about the special session, Taapsee stated, For me, breaking stereotypes has ... Read more Taapsee Pannu to Join From Pink to Power Panel at Film Festival

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of disrespecting the judiciary. This allegation follows directives issued by the states finance department, which appear to contradict the Punjab and Haryana High Courts orders regarding the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to government employees. ... Read more Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Geneva, August 7: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a report on online abuse related to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games on Friday. The report emphasizes the need for improved safety for athletes and the online community. In conjunction with Safe Sport Day on August 8, the ... Read more IOC Releases Online Abuse Report, Calls for Enhanced Athlete Protection

New Delhi, August 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against two individuals on Friday. They are accused of plotting terrorist attacks in India by smuggling improvised explosive devices (IEDs), weapons, and heroin from Pakistan. This conspiracy included plans to target a passenger train. The chargesheet was submitted in a special NIA court ... Read more NIA Files Charges Against Two in Pakistan-Linked Passenger Train Bombing Plot

Imphal, August 7: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh highlighted the significant role of women in the states handloom sector during the 12th National Handloom Day celebration at the Imphal Convention Centre. He noted that approximately 95% of handloom producers in the state are women, with men comprising the remaining 5%. The event was attended ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Praises Womens Role in Handloom Sector

Mumbai, August 7: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has issued an official statement rejecting claims that residents of Ganesh Nagar-Meghwadi were evicted without prior notice. According to the administrative officer and tehsildar of the DRP, the demolition was carried out on Thursday in strict compliance with legal procedures. This action followed months of public notices, ... Read more Dharavi Redevelopment Project Clarifies Eviction Process for Ganesh Nagar Residents

Jaipur, August 7: The Congress party has made significant changes to its AICC secretaries team working alongside the General Secretary in charge of Uttar Pradesh. Six current office bearers have been removed and replaced with new leaders. Among those relieved of their duties is Dheeraj Gurjar, a close supporter of Rajasthan leader Sachin Pilot, who ... Read more Congress Revamps Leadership in Uttar Pradesh, Appoints Jagdish Jangid as Secretary

Mumbai, August 7: In a significant ruling, the Palghar District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man to death for the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in the Dahanu area in 2021. The court also imposed a fine of 75,000 on the convict. The case was registered under various sections of the Indian ... Read more Major Verdict in Palghar: Death Penalty for Man Convicted of Rape and Murder of 8-Year-Old Girl

Dehradun, August 7: The Uttarakhand government has suspended three engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD) following the deterioration of the approach road to a newly constructed bridge over the Tons River. Immediate action has also been ordered against the design consultant responsible for the project. This incident is linked to the bridge located near ... Read more Uttarakhand Government Suspends Engineers Over Damaged Approach Road to New Bridge

New Delhi, August 7: Following a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his gratitude through a social media post, stating, My friend, thank you. He reiterated the commitment to strengthening the ties between India and Israel. In his response on the social media platform X, Netanyahu wrote, Thank ... Read more Netanyahu Thanks Modi, Emphasizes Strong India-Israel Relations Post-Call

Bhubaneswar, August 7: During the 13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Indias Union Education Minister Prakash Joshi met with Dr. Masoud Shams-Bakhsh, Irans Acting Minister of Science, Research, and Technology. The two leaders discussed several significant issues aimed at enhancing educational collaboration between the two nations. The Iranian embassy in India shared ... Read more Iran and India Strengthen Educational Ties at BRICS Meeting

New Delhi, August 7: In a sharp critique of the central government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted the E20 (20% ethanol blended) fuel during a Lok Sabha session on Friday. He stated that the Congress party will soon elevate this issue on a larger platform. Gandhi accused the government of harming peoples vehicles and directly ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Criticizes E20 Petrol, Claims Government Is Draining Peoples Wallets

Bhubaneswar, August 7: The 13th BRICS Education Ministers meeting is taking place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from August 5 to 13. During the meeting on Friday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that all member countries unanimously adopted the BRICS Education Ministers Declaration. This declaration marks a significant step towards strengthening cooperation among member nations in ... Read more BRICS Education Ministers Adopt Consensus Declaration with Five Key Priorities

Chandigarh, August 7: A delegation from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) met with Punjabs Governor and the Administrator of the Union Territory, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Friday. The meeting focused on expanding the city gas distribution network to make Chandigarh cleaner and more sustainable. The high-level discussion aimed to review the expansion ... Read more High-Level Meeting on Expansion of City Gas Network in Chandigarh

Mumbai, August 7: Kashish Warsi, the National President of the Sufi Foundation, has responded to comments made by Rampur Police Chief Anil Kumar Singh Sisodia. Warsi stated that he would oppose any Muslim involved in cow slaughter. He condemned the allegedly offensive language used by a responsible official and urged everyone to adopt a more ... Read more Kashish Warsi Condemns Remarks by Rampur Police Chief, Calls for Respect for Cows

New Delhi, August 7: A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) was presented in the Delhi Assembly on Friday. It highlighted a potential loss of 5.5 crore in interest due to delays in the investment of additional funds by the DTC EPF Trust during the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by ... Read more CAG Report Reveals 5.5 Crore Loss Due to Delayed Investment by DTC EPF Trust

New Delhi, August 7: Paralympic medalist and world champion para-archer Sheetal Devi believes that the Khelo India Scheme could be a game-changer for para sports. She emphasizes that it will help identify talented children with disabilities early on and provide them with the necessary support to succeed. Reflecting on her journey from a remote village ... Read more Khelo India Scheme: A Game-Changer for Para Sports, Says Archer Sheetal Devi

Ranchi, August 7: In Jharkhand, a formal dialogue took place on Friday evening between the state government and a student delegation amid ongoing protests against irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC exams. The discussions lasted for about an hour and a half at the state guesthouse in Morhabadi, concluding around 9:25 PM. Student representatives described the talks ... Read more Jharkhand Government and Students Engage in Positive Dialogue Amid Ongoing Protests

Bemetara, August 7: The Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, has issued an official notification for the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions, including Nursing Officer, on a contractual basis. The CMHO has announced a total of 52 vacancies. These include 1 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), 3 Nursing Officers, 2 Laboratory ... Read more Recruitment Announced for 52 Positions Including Nursing Officer in Bemetara

Gandhinagar, August 7: In Gujarat, food safety officials have destroyed over 1,700 kilograms of counterfeit dairy products, including analog cheese and butter, following a ban on their production, sale, storage, transport, and distribution. This action was part of a two-day operation that took place on August 6 and 7. The Food and Drug Control Administration ... Read more Gujarat Authorities Destroy Over 1,700 Kg of Fake Dairy Products Amid Crackdown

New Delhi, August 7: Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India have dismissed concerns regarding the quality of E20 petrol. They stated that extensive investigations conducted nationwide found no evidence of moisture or chloride contamination in the fuel. The companies emphasized that the quality of ethanol-blended petrol (EBMS), or E20, remains within established standards, ... Read more Oil Companies Dismiss Concerns Over E20 Petrol Quality, Assert No Issues Found

Ahmedabad, August 7: The Ahmedabad police conducted a significant vehicle inspection operation, checking over 4,700 cars. The operation took place early Friday morning, targeting issues related to drunk driving, violations of the prohibition laws, and drug-related offenses. This operation was executed on August 7, from midnight until 5 AM, under the direction of Police Commissioner ... Read more Ahmedabad Police Conduct Major Vehicle Check Operation, Inspect Over 4,700 Cars

Beijing, August 7: On August 6, Sun Lei, the acting head of the Chinese permanent mission to the United Nations, highlighted the necessity of maintaining stability in South Sudan during a Security Council review on the issue. Sun Lei stated that general elections are set to take place in South Sudan by the end of ... Read more China Emphasizes the Need for Stability in South Sudan

Beijing, August 7: In the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Chinas top leader showcased remarkable diplomacy. President Xi Jinping engaged in continuous meetings with foreign leaders, igniting new hope for building a community with a shared future for mankind. The four key features of this years diplomatic strategy include dialogue among major nations, ... Read more Chinas Diplomatic Strategy Under Xi Jinping in 2026

Manchester, August 7: Manchester City has reportedly turned down Barcelonas initial bid of approximately 38.5 million for midfielder Rodri. The club values Rodri at over 60 million. Rodri is in the final year of his contract with City and has yet to agree on new terms. This situation has made him a hot topic in ... Read more Manchester City Rejects Barcelonas Initial Bid for Rodri: Report

Beijing, August 7: The South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation has reported that as of Friday, the project has successfully transferred a total of 80 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions. This initiative has benefited approximately 118 million people in Henan, Hebei, Tianjin, and Beijing. Additionally, the project has provided essential water resources for the ... Read more Chinas South-to-North Water Diversion Project Transfers 8 Billion Cubic Meters of Water

Bhadohi, August 7: The Bhadohi police in Uttar Pradesh have successfully dismantled a significant cyber fraud network, arresting five individuals involved in scams exceeding 50 lakh. Under the Cyber Vajra Campaign led by Superintendent of Police Abhinav Tyagi, a joint team from Bhadohi police station and the Cyber Crime unit apprehended the suspects. The investigation ... Read more Major Cyber Fraud Network Busted in Bhadohi; Five Arrested for Over 50 Lakh Scam

Bhopal, August 7: Hemant Khandelwal, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Partys Madhya Pradesh unit, celebrated National Handloom Day on Friday at the Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan in Saraswati Nagar, Bhopal. He purchased the national flag and textiles during the event. Khandelwal emphasized that Khadi represents our pride, Swadeshi, and self-reliance. He stated that Khadi is ... Read more Khadi: A Symbol of Pride, Swadeshi, and Self-Reliance, Says Hemant Khandelwal

Hyderabad, August 7: The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have arrested 49 individuals from 15 states in connection with 25 cyber crime cases during July. The police successfully returned 98,89,202 to the victims. In a statement released on Friday, the police reported receiving numerous complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), leading to ... Read more Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrest 49 Suspects in July Crackdown

Patna, August 7: A tragic event has unfolded in the East Champaran district of Bihar, where a woman and her four children drowned in a pond in the Govindganj police station area of the Areraj sub-division. Four bodies have been recovered, while the search for the fifth is ongoing. This incident has caused panic in ... Read more Tragic Incident in Bihar: Woman and Four Children Drown in Pond

Mumbai, August 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Indias rich handloom heritage by presenting handcrafted Jaipur Sanganeri shawls to dignitaries at the BRICS Trade and Industry Ministers meeting held in Jaipur on National Handloom Day. Sharing this moment on the social media platform X, Goyal expressed, Proudly Indian, Proudly Sanganeri. He dedicated ... Read more Piyush Goyal Showcases Jaipurs Sanganeri Heritage at BRICS Conference

Nashik, August 7: Following the nationwide outrage over the NEET exam paper leak and a 40-day student protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), held a press conference in Nashik on Friday. He criticized the central government, coaching institutions, and the education system. Addressing the media, ... Read more Raj Thackeray Criticizes Government Over NEET Paper Leak and Education System

Kolkata, August 7: Ahead of Independence Day, the West Bengal government is set to launch a special exhibition titled Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal at Lok Bhavan. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Governor R. N. Ravi on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5 PM. According to a press release from the West Bengal government, this ... Read more West Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition

Ranchi, August 7: In a significant development, Saluka Kayam, a zonal commander of the banned CPI (Maoist) organization with a bounty of 10 lakh, surrendered to the police in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district on Friday. Alongside him, two female Maoist cadres also chose to abandon their insurgent activities and return to mainstream society. The police ... Read more Maoist Leader and Two Cadres Surrender in Jharkhand

Chandigarh, August 7: A report from the Punjab Assembly committee has highlighted the alarming drug situation in the state. Punjab BJP President, Kailash Singh Dhillon, labeled the report as a testament to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments greatest failure. He stated that over 65 percent of the youth are affected by drug addiction, which ... Read more Punjabs Drug Crisis Exposed: BJP Calls Out AAP Governments Failures

Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal Health Department announced on Friday that it has increased the maximum number of doctors allowed in the reserved trainee category. Previously, the limit was set at 477, but the state governments new notification raises this number to 662. Doctors in the reserved trainee category are serving government medical officers ... Read more West Bengal Increases Maximum Number of Reserved Trainee Doctors

Noida, August 7: In a significant development, police have arrested a wanted suspect linked to a serious case involving a financial transaction of Rs 2.5 million in the Dankaur area of Gautam Buddh Nagar. According to police reports, the accused is charged with taking money from the deceased, failing to return it, behaving rudely, and ... Read more Wanted Suspect Arrested in Rs 2.5 Million Suicide Incitement Case

Kolkata, August 7: Sahil Jadhav is an emerging name in Indian archery. His next goal is to win a medal for the country at the Asian Games 2026. Interestingly, his inspiration comes not from another archer but from Australian cricket legend Shane Watson. In an interview with SAI Media, Jadhav shared, I started reading Shane ... Read more Australian Cricketer Shane Watson Inspires Archer Sahil Jadhav Ahead of Asian Games

Mumbai, August 7: Congress leader Naseem Khan has urged that both Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi share a common demand: the Prime Minister and the Home Minister should appear in Parliament to address their questions. The Prime Minister must accept his moral responsibility. During a conversation with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, discussions ... Read more Congress Leaders Demand Prime Minister and Home Ministers Presence in Parliament

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad expressed respect for Basavaraj Horattis resignation from the position of Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council. He stated that Horatti played a significant role in maintaining the dignity of the house and parliamentary traditions throughout his long public life. In a statement, Hariprasad noted that Horatti made ... Read more Congress Welcomes Basavaraj Horattis Resignation, Praises His Impartial Leadership

Chandigarh, August 7: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated that the state government is dedicated to providing employment opportunities for the youth, aiming to prevent them from seeking jobs abroad. In a recent conversation, he emphasized that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns leadership and the guidance of Aam Aadmi Partys national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, regular ... Read more Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat

New Delhi, August 7: Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare, chaired the second governing body meeting of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) in New Delhi. He outlined a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening Sowa-Rigpa through scientific research, academic excellence, institutional development, and expansion in the Indian ... Read more Prataprao Jadhav Advocates for NISR as a Global Center for Holistic Health

Chennai, August 7: Sangeeta, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition against him. The Chengalpattu district family court accepted Sangeetas request and closed the case. Reports indicate that Vijay and Sangeeta had been living separately for personal reasons for some time. In December, Sangeeta filed a petition for divorce ... Read more Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Wife Sangeeta Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Closes Case

New Delhi, August 7: The Supreme Court denied a petition from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Friday. She sought permission to appear via video conferencing before the investigating officer (IO) in a case related to allegedly inciting violence, instead of attending in person. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Dutta and Shil Nagoo raised ... Read more Supreme Court Rebukes Mahua Moitra Over Video Conferencing Request

New Delhi, August 7: Six senior professors from IIT Madras have been selected for the esteemed J.C. Bose Fellowship by the National Research Foundation (ANRF). Each scientist will receive an annual grant of 2.5 million. This honor is awarded to outstanding scientists and engineers in India who have made significant contributions to research. The recipients ... Read more Six Professors from IIT Madras Awarded Prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship

Thiruvananthapuram, August 7: The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ramped up its statewide protests against alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). The movement, led by the Youth Front, aims to address pending recruitments and the handling of accusations against the states primary recruitment agency, putting pressure on the ... Read more BJPs Youth Wing Intensifies Protests Over Kerala PSC Recruitment Controversy

New Delhi, August 7: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will commence a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands starting Saturday. He will participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and other events during his trip. A senior official stated that on the first day of his visit, the Vice President will tour the Cellular ... Read more Vice President Radhakrishnan Embarks on Two-Day Visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands