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Death Toll Rises to 94 in Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster, AU Chief Expresses Condolences

Harare, August 20: The President of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, expressed condolences to the government and people of Z

Bihar Cabinet Approves 13 Key Proposals to Boost Infrastructure and Agriculture

Patna, August 20: The Bihar Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, made significant decisions during a meeting aimed at enhancing infra

The Significant Role of Social Media Influencers in Nation Building: Hemant Khandelwal

Bhopal, August 20: Hemant Khandelwal, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Partys Madhya Pradesh unit, emphasized the crucial role of social med

Babulal Marandi Urges CBI Investigation into Jharkhand Exam Scandal

Ranchi, August 20: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, demanding

Kerala Teacher Suspended Over Savarkar Quiz Question Receives Temporary Relief from High Court

Kochi, August 20: The Kerala High Court provided significant relief to a school teacher suspended by the state government due to a quiz question

If accused has right to silence, cops have right to arrest: SC

Pakistan to Host ODI Tri-Series Featuring England and Sri Lanka: Complete Schedule Revealed

Lahore, August 20: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that Pakistan will host an ODI tri-series. This tournament will take p

Dahapchari Set to Become International Agricultural Trade Hub in Maharashtra

Mumbai, August 20: The Maharashtra government is accelerating preparations for an ambitious international agricultural market spanning 1,395 acre

Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Ecuadors Transport Minister Roberto Luque said the Latin American nations intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife were among those

Imran Masood Criticizes ED Actions Against Azam Khan, Accuses Government of Targeting Opposition

Saharanpur, August 20: Congress MP Imran Masood has strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorates (ED) actions against Samajwadi Party leader

CBI Arrests Assistant DGFT in Haryana Bribery Case

Chandigarh, August 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) stationed in

U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. It reached $38 trillion five months be

Fake bills, fake medicines: UP uncovers major drug racket

Fake bills fake medicines UP uncovers major drug racket

Emergency Humanitarian Aid from China Arrives in Colombia

Bogot, August 20: On August 18, the Chinese government sent emergency earthquake relief supplies to Colombia, arriving at El Dorado International

Formula One wont happen before 2029, but pushing for WRC: Arindam

Kolkata Hotel Fire: Identification of Six Victims, Five from Bangladesh

Kolkata, August 20: In a devastating fire that broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, police have identified six of the

Ladakh representatives draw the hard line: Give us an assembly, drop cases

Final Match of Duleep Trophy Scheduled in Chennai, Confirms BCCI Secretary Devjeet Saikia

New Delhi, August 20: The final match of the Duleep Trophy will take place from September 6 to 10, as confirmed by Devjeet Saikia, Secretary of t

3 Zodiac signs finally feel life moving forward after August 19, 2026-Here's how confidence, rest and patience could change the outlook for these zodiac signs

Starting August 19, 2026, Gemini, Scorpio, and Libra can expect transformative changes as Jupiter turns direct. For Gemini, this signals a burst

Chinas National Railway Transports 235 Million Tons of Goods in First Seven Months of 2023

Beijing, August 20: According to the China State Railway Group, the national railway transported a total of 235 million tons of goods from Januar

Rajasthan Municipal Elections Announced: Voting on September 9 and 11, Results on September 14

Jaipur, August 20: The wait for the municipal elections in Rajasthan is over. The State Election Commission announced the elections on Wednesday.

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against top LeT commander

TMC MP Sougata Roy Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Following Protest at Kolkata Airport

Kolkata, August 20: TMC MP Sougata Roy has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding a protest that occurred outside Kolkata Airport. This

Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: 'The clear problem of the outlawing of insult is that too many things can be interpreted as...' - thought-provoking quote by English actor famously known for playing the role of Mr. Bean teaches life lessons on free speech, handling criticism and disagreement

Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: Rowan Atkinson highlights the difficulty in distinguishing insults from legitimate criticism. He warns that o

Chinas Change-7 Lunar Mission Set for Launch Soon

Beijing, August 20: According to the Chinese space agency, Chinas Change-7 lunar mission is set to be launched at an appropriate time soon. The C

Father takes custody after two minors

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Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from August 20: Maharashtra Minister

The State Transport Department will send a notice to the drivers who refuse to learn the language or are seen violating the rules

Thousands of Students Celebrate After Protests in Ranchi

Ranchi, August 20: In Jharkhand, the student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations came to an end after 26 days a

Greater Noida Murder Case: Suspect Arrested After Drinking Dispute

Greater Noida, August 20: The Bisrakh police in Greater Noida have successfully solved a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect. The pol

Mehul Choksis lawyer Vijay Aggarwal arrested in UK over sexual assault allegation

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U.P. Congress presidents WhatsApp blocked, blames BJP for trying to silence Opposition voice

Ajay Rai dubbed the move an authoritarian trend amid the upcoming election and aimed tocut off his communication with party workers and disrupted

CAZRI Tourism Park Protects Endangered Species

The park is protecting/growing 150 plant species, medicinal plants, cacti and succulents, fruit plant, plants of Mexican origin, perennial grasse

CBI Files FIR Against Janusol Engineering and Promoters for Loan Diversion

New Delhi, August 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Janusol Engineering Limited, J

When Annu Kapoor mistakenly received Anil Kapoor

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Annu Kapoor once spoke about the mix-up that happened during the payment settlement on Mashaal. An old video of Annu

Lyricist Ginny Diwan on Shreya Ghoshal: She brings such depth to every line

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Lyricist Ginny Diwan, who is returning to the Mirzapur universe with song Vaaroon Forever from the upcoming film Mirzapur:

Ronit Roy displays

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy made a bold choice of posting a not so aesthetic picture, in his opinion. On Wednesday, the actor took to h

BRICS tourism ministers to meet on Friday to discuss outcomes on Jaipur Working Group deliberations

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) The outcomes of the BRICS Tourism Working Groups deliberations in Jaipur will form the basis for the BRICS Tourism Minister

La Liga: Rayo Vallecano coach San Jose unhappy at ground switch for Alaves clash

Madrid, Aug 19 (IANS) Rayo Vallecano coach Benat San Jose expressed his frustration at his side having to play its La Liga matchday 2 game in 202

Watched my father keep building for the nation despite challenges: Karan Adani

Ahmedabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), said on Wednesday that he watch

MP preparing for Simhastha 2028 with focus on pilgrim safety, infrastructure: CM Yadav

Ujjain, Aug 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is stepping up preparations for Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain, with the state government focusing on pilgrim safe

Rajasthan: FIRs filed against e-Mitra operators, farmers in fraudulent crop insurance cases

Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan Agriculture Department has confirmed fraud in the procurement of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fa

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Announces Boost in Religious Tourism and Employment in Maihar

Maihar, August 20: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh has announced that the construction of Sharda Lok in Maihar will significantly en

Polytechnic Students Step Up Protests Across Telangana Against GO 97

Students at Government Polytechnic, Ramanthapur, protested on campus, while women students demonstrated at Sangeet X Roads. Another group protest

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BJP Dividing People Using Vande Mataram: Sapkal

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee organised the swearing-in ceremony for MLA Sajjid Khan Pathan as the newly appointed president of its

No Violations In Tender Norms

An official statement on Wednesday said that the tender notice for undertaking the work in Block One, Block Two and Block Three, where the admini

ABVP workers allegedly assaulted during Independence Day in Tripura

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Xi Jinping Engages in Talks with Ecuadors President

Beijing, August 20: Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions on August 18 with Ecuadors President Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azhin, who was

Malda Medical College security manager arrested on guard's repeated rape charge

Malda Medical College security manager arrested on guards repeated rape charge

'Long after were gone': Trump turns White House tour guide, shows off ballroom, helipad

Collectors of border states to decide citizenship applications under CAA

BJPs Agenda to Discredit Opposition Leaders, Says Tariq Anwar on Satyendar Jains Arrest

New Delhi, August 20: Congress leader Tariq Anwar has criticized the BJP and the central government regarding the arrest of former minister Satye

Marathi Rule For Auto, Taxi Drivers To Be Strictly Enforced From August 20

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that drivers found unable to communicate in practical Marathi would initially be given one mo

Gujarats Effective Measures Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases Show Significant Results

Gandhinagar, August 20: Gujarat is making significant strides in public health by linking it to developmental priorities. Under the leadership of

RSS-linked academics in NCERT textbook panel

The textbook team will be led by academic and political analyst Sandeep Shastri, vice-president of Karnataka-based deemed university Nitte.

Dipke Demands Rs 8,452 Crore PM CARES Corpus For Rural Schools

Dipke argued that the Rs 8,452 crore that is not being used at all could be used for children who need their government schools to function.

FIH Nod For Hyderabad Hockey Turf

The FIH conducted comprehensive field and performance tests to assess the quality and playing characteristics of the facility.

PM-KUSUM Scheme Brings Relief to Farmers Amidst Drought and Power Cuts

Jalna, August 20: The central governments Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has proven to be a boon fo

Four Dead from Toxic Liquor in Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar, August 20: Four people have died after consuming toxic liquor in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, while 18 others have been hospitalized

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada as last-minute trade deal emerges

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada as lastminute trade deal emerges

NCERT forms 20-member panel to revise political science textbooks

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Disability rights groups raise concern over Census enumeration framework

SCO Digital Economy Forum to be Held in Urumqi

Beijing, August 20: The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Digital Economy Forum will take place from September 14 to 16 in Urumqi, the

Kiran, Trithadip, Hitesh Are Table Tennis Champs

Kiran emerged champion in the Mens 40+ section

Kharif sowing recovers after July rains

India's kharif planting has rebounded impressively following beneficial rainfall in July. Farmers are keen to recover from the setbacks of a parc

In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawer

In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper in

5 Zodiac signs finally see their luck turn around before August 2026 ends

The conclusion of August 2026 marks a pivotal moment for five zodiac signs. Leo's newfound confidence drives its actions, whereas Libra enjoys a

Shaurya Bhattacharya leads by three strokes at Kolar Open halfway

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Esports Foundation postpones inaugural Esports Nations Cup to 2027

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RDIF AIF selection expected to be completed in two weeks

The government is in the final stages of choosing alternative investment firms for the research fund, with the decision expected to wrap up in th

Sikkim Government Considers Ban on Two-Wheelers in Protected Areas

Gangtok, August 20: The Sikkim government is contemplating a ban on two-wheelers in restricted areas if the state cabinet approves a proposal dis

91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode

The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The win

Hyderabad Gears Up For Junior Badminton

Players from England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, USA, UAE and India will compete across singles and doubles categories.

Mysterious Death of Elderly Woman in Asansol Leads to Police Custody of Son and Daughter-in-Law

Asansol, August 20: A suspicious death of an elderly woman occurred in Asansol, West Bengal, on Wednesday. The police have taken her younger son

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all an important lesson on stepping beyond routine and truly living by pursuing meaningful experiences, relationships, passions and purpose

Oscar Wilde's quote highlights the difference between existing and living fully. Most people simply go through life without experiencing its true

Jharkhand BJP leaders meet Amit Shah in New Delhi

Party sources said that BJP leaders expressed strong support for the student agitation in Jharkhand, both on the streets and in the legislature,

ECI Extends Deadline for Maharashtras Special Intensive Revision, Final Voter List Set for November 4

Mumbai, August 20: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a significant change in the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (

AIFF denies financial penalty for withdrawal from FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026

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College closed after MSF protest over union chairmans suspension

The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students

A Palestinian state is the foundation for regional peace

The road to peace in West Asia runs through Palestinian statehood

Court Ruling Highlights Mental Cruelty in Family Disputes

Raipur, August 20: The Bilaspur High Court in Chhattisgarh has ruled on a divorce case, emphasizing that while marriage establishes a new family,

Silent AFib Can Raise Stroke Risk Fivefold, Warn Doctors

Prof. Dhiraj Gupta, a globally recognised expert in AFib and cardiac electrophysiology from the UK, and Dr C. Narasimhan, director and HOD, elect

PM's Gen Z, Gen Alpha outreach: Ministers told to visit universities, govt schools

Sonia Gandhi Did Not Halt Vande Mataram; BJP Diverts Attention from Real Issues: Shambhavi Shukla

Surat, August 20: Shambhavi Shukla, the National Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress, stated that only the Gandhi family can refuse the positi

Before new taxes, making every rupee count

Before Tamil Nadu asks for more, it must collect better and spend smarter

Aaditya Thackeray confident justice will be served in Shiv Sena symbol dispute

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FAIMA highlights delay in shift to computer-based exams as SC urges permanent NTA reforms after NEET leak

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Grant permanent commission to woman Coast Guard officer: Apex Court to Centre

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has called upon the Centre to bestow Priya Tyagi with a permanent commission, highlighting that talent