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Understanding SSPE: Living with the consequences of a devastating complications

Experts from two medical fields shed light on biology of the rare neurological disease, its progression, challenges treating paediatric patients, and the need for comprehensive long-term care

24 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Gurugram rains: Offices, schools advised to work from home on Aug 25

In view of the situation, offices and educational institutions have been advised to allow their employees and staff to work from home on Tuesday, officials said

24 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
India allows e-boarding passes for international travellers from Sept 1

Travellers enrolled in the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) will also be able to use e-boarding passes at e-gates, the Bureau of Immigration stated

24 Aug 2026 10:38 pm
Maharashtra tribal students hunger strike: Rahul Gandhi writes to CM Fadnavis

In his letter to Fadnavis, the Congress leader claimed that the students have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, seeking changes to regulations they describe as restrictive and humiliating

24 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Indian EVMs have no internet, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: Chief Election Commissioner

During his two-day visit to Lucknow, Kumar interacted with students at the historic Colvin Taluqdars' College, where he spoke about India's democratic system, the electoral process, EVMs and the role of young voters, according to an official statement

24 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Fifty-six people hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at water plant in Nagpur

The leak occurred at around 1 am at the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran's water treatment plant in the Godhani gram panchayat area in Nagpur district, officials said

24 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Pakistan shocker: Man kills two grandsons for not offering prayers

A 65-year-old man allegedly killed his two minor grandsons and seriously injured his wife and daughter-in-law during a family dispute over prayers in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said

24 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
There has to be accountability: Delhi HC orders inquiry into Dixits ashrams

The court was hearing a matter related to allegations that several women and girls were being held in illegal confinement at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidhyalaya ashram in Rohini, north-west Delhi

24 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
28-year-old widow found dead inside home in UP's Pratapgarh, police begin probe

Additional Superintendent of Police Alok Kumar said on Monday that 28-year-old Fatima Bano had married Shabir eight years ago. Shabir died of an illness about two years ago

24 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow, discusses bilateral ties, global developments

Putin said Jaishankars visit underscored the level of relations established between Russia and India over decades. He said the two nations continue to work together in virtually all areas, including governmental ties, interparliamentary ties and economic cooperation

24 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Maratha quota: Jarange sets Aug 28 deadline, announces hunger strike from Aug 29

A delegation of Maharashtra ministers met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and urged him to call off the proposed agitation, but he set August 28 as the deadline for the government to act on his demands

24 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Three Bambiha gang-linked fugitives deported from Malaysia

The three fugitives Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh and Pawandeep Singh are accused of involvement in several criminal cases, including alleged extortion, cross-border arms and narcotics trafficking, and a foiled grenade attack in Ludhiana, Punjab, officials said

24 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
West Asia conflict: Iran hits back at US over economic D-Day threat

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that an economic D-Day had begun against Tehran on Monday and said any country that continued to enable the Islamic Republic would become a global pariah

24 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Delhi rains: More than a dozen flights rerouted amid heavy rain

IndiGo said it was closely monitoring the situation and advised passengers to check real-time flight updates and factor in extra travel time due to possible traffic delays

24 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
Patna-Delhi Air India flight suffers bird strike at airport, all passengers safe

The incident took place at around 7.44 am as flight AI 1741 was preparing to land. All passengers were reported to be safe. The pilot reported a suspected bird strike after the aircraft landed, officials said

24 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
CJP attacks Centre over Rs 92.35 crore spent on Union ministers' bungalows

Reacting to reports on the expenditure on the official bungalows occupied by Union ministers, the CJP accused the government of misplaced priorities and questioned the rationale behind the rising spending on the residences

24 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Veteran Marathi grammarian Dr Yasmin Sheikh dies at 101 in Pune

Veteran Marathi grammarian and linguist Dr Yasmin Sheikh died in Pune at the age of 101. Known for her contribution to Marathi grammar, linguistics and language education, Sheikh also worked with Balbharati and taught generations of students.

24 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
SC panel to prioritise sexual assault complaints from women protesters

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee examining allegations of police violence during the NEET protests to prioritise complaints of alleged sexual assault against women protesters

24 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Former bar singer, ex-banker among 7 arrested for posing as CBI official

Delhi Police have arrested seven people, including a former bar and restaurant singer and an ex-banker, for allegedly posing as CBI officers, conducting fake raids and intimidating targets to extort money and valuables in Delhi and Mumbai

24 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Cauvery water dispute: SC directs Tamil Nadu to approach CWMA over share

Appearing for Tamil Nadu, the counsel told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the state was not receiving the quantity of water it was entitled to under the applicable directions

24 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
Yogi Adityanath targets Rahul Gandhi over Manusmriti remarks

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a programme in Raebareli, questioning his role as Leader of Opposition and accusing him of making remarks that, according to the Chief Minister, disrespect Indias traditions, heritage and democratic institutions

24 Aug 2026 1:36 pm
Congress MP Pawan Khera hits BJP over Ayodhya fish feast row, cites paper leaks

He also said there was nothing wrong with serving fish, arguing that dietary choices should not become a political controversy. Khera pointed out that Ajay Rai is a vegetarian and said that even if he were not, there was nothing objectionable about consuming fish

24 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Shashi Tharoor calls Saudi returnees' conservative gender views 'disturbing'

Shashi Tharoor said Kerala had historically been home to what he described as a liberal and progressive practice of Islam, which he said was consistent with the state's tradition of coexistence and communal harmony

24 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
Amravati hospital fire: Rohit Pawar demands fire audit of all govt hospitals

Following the deaths of three infants in a fire at an Amravati government hospital, NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded fire audits of all government hospitals and a six-month action plan, while BJP leader Navneet Rana sought strict action over the incident

24 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
Sule calls Amravati hospital fire that killed 3 newborns a 'glaring' negligence

Supriya Sule said the incident should not be treated merely as an accident and called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire

24 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Black ashes on newborns: Amravati hospital fire eyewitnesses recount horror

Eyewitnesses at Amravati District Womens Hospital described scenes of panic after a fire broke out in the NICU, killing three newborns. Families alleged negligence and claimed the wards water spray system failed to function as security guards and nurses rushed to rescue infants

24 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Kolkata showroom fire: 22 cars gutted, 8 damaged; no casualties reported

A total of eight fire tenders reached the spot and, after hours of rigorous fire-fighting, managed to bring the fire under control. At the time the report was filed, the cooling process was being conducted, and the fire-fighters were trying to locate the hidden fire-pockets within the completely gutted showroom, if any

24 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
CJP raises concerns over Centres commitments to students and protesters

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Central Government of failing to follow through on commitments made to students and protesters, including the withdrawal of protest-related FIRs and compensation for families of deceased NEET victims

24 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay expands free bus travel, announces 3 free LPG cylinders

Women will be allowed to travel free on Express, LSS and Deluxe government buses operating in metropolitan and urban areas. The benefit will also cover regular-fare government buses operating in suburban, or Mofussil, areas and hilly regions

24 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Amaravati fire: Fadnavis orders high-level probe into deaths of 3 infants

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a high-level inquiry into the deaths of three newborns in the NICU fire at Amravati District Womens Hospital. The state will provide Rs 5 lakh to each bereaved family, while opposition parties demanded accountability

24 Aug 2026 11:21 am
P Chidambaram targets ECI over SIR, raises voter rights concerns

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticised the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the exercise could leave a significant number of citizens without voting rights

24 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Congress questions Centres space privatisation push

The Congress has criticised the Modi government over what it called an aggressive privatisation agenda for Indias space programme, questioning whether ISROs role in rocket development and satellite operations is being reduced to make way for private companies

24 Aug 2026 11:15 am
Ladakh: 3.5 magnitude quake strikes Leh after Sunday tremor

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh at 8:25 am on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 120 km. Earlier the same morning, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded in Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district

24 Aug 2026 11:15 am
Punjab man killed in New York shooting while delivering pizza; probe underway

Gurdeep Singh, a native of Kapurthala in Punjab, was killed in a shooting incident in Brooklyn on August 21 (local time). According to an NDTV report, Singh had travelled to the United States 13 years ago after taking a loan, with the hope of earning a livelihood and providing a better future for his parents in India

24 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Chlorine gas leak at Nagpur plant sends several people to hospital

The leakage occurred from a 900-kg-capacity chlorine gas cylinder at the water treatment plant in Godhani village at around 1 am, according to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation

24 Aug 2026 11:06 am
Delhi ITO accident: Two MLAs among 6 injured after car rams into SUV

The incident took place in front of the old Police Headquarters. According to reports, the out-of-control car jumped the divider before colliding head-on with an SUV. Visuals from the site show extensive damage to the front section of the SUV involved in the collision

24 Aug 2026 10:35 am
ED raids 9 locations in UP, Haryana over Rs 10.28 crore bogus ITC case

Officials said the investigation also found that funds were allegedly withdrawn in cash through multiple bogus or non-existent entities, further indicating the suspected use of shell entities for routing and layering the proceeds generated through the fraudulent ITC transactions

24 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Amravati hospital fire: Three newborns killed in NICU fire, six infants shifted

Three newborns were killed after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Womens Hospital in Maharashtra early Monday. The blaze reportedly started after a ventilator sparked on the third floor. Six other infants were rescued and admitted to a super speciality hospital

24 Aug 2026 10:00 am
Israel warns Hamas of strikes, evacuation over Gaza drone, kite launches

The Prime Minister clarified that there will be no return to the state of affairs prior to October 7. Israel will not allow the Hamas terrorist organisation or any other element in the Gaza Strip to threaten our communities again and compromise our citizens' sense of security, it added

24 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Yemen Houthis claim Saudi drone shot down near Yemen-Saudi border

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it shot down a Saudi ScanEagle reconnaissance drone over Hajjah province, amid escalating military tensions and continued attacks

24 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Iran warns of 'act of war' against countries supporting US economic war

Iran has warned that any country supporting the US economic operation against Tehran will be considered to have committed an 'act of war', while threatening to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz

24 Aug 2026 9:13 am
MP weather alert: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds likely till Aug 26

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for five days of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of intense weather across several districts

24 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Uttar Pradesh govt transfers 17 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle

The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 17 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle, with changes across divisional, revenue, development and state departments

24 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran amid US-Iran peace efforts

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran to hold high-level talks on bilateral and regional issues, as Islamabad pushes to revive its mediation efforts in the stalled US-Iran peace negotiations

24 Aug 2026 8:23 am
How to make the right connections

We can all learn a lot from the government of Indias knack of choosing allies that are in the countrys best interests

24 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Four injured as sound box system collapses at Yashs Toxic event in Hyderabad

Four people, including a student, were injured after a sound box system collapsed during the pre-release event of actor Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups at Malla Reddy University in Medchal

24 Aug 2026 8:15 am
Insidious dumping is ruining Aarey forest

The Aarey problem stems from this attitude where it seems fair game to target some space, away from too many people, and use it as a rubbish ground

24 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Delhi police arrest man over graffiti mocking Amit Shah on station wall

A man identified as Karan was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly defacing the wall of Delhi's Parliament Street police station with graffiti mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah

24 Aug 2026 8:09 am
Brazil fossil discovery reveals 120-million-year-old dinosaur species

Fossils unearthed in northeastern Brazil have revealed a newly identified 20-metre dinosaur species that lived around 120 million years ago, with its closest known relative found in Spain

24 Aug 2026 7:52 am
Russia intercepts 250 Ukrainian drones in 12 hours, Defence Ministry says

Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated over 2600 drones flew toward the capital region over the past week, with air defences neutralising most on the citys distant outskirts

24 Aug 2026 7:43 am