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Pune tribal students hunger strike: One hospitalised as protest enters day 13

The health condition of one of the six students on hunger strike reportedly deteriorated during the agitation, following which he was shifted to a hospital for treatment. The remaining students continued their sit-in at the Adivasi Government Boys Hostel in Manjari

25 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
INDIA bloc stages Odisha protest against MMDR Bill

Leaders of INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, accusing the BJP-led governments of undermining Odishas rights over its mineral resources. The BJP defended the legislation and accused the opposition of misleading people

25 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Latur woman dies after C-section at unauthorised hospital, doctor booked

A 30-year-old woman died after undergoing a Caesarean section at a private hospital in Maharashtras Latur district

25 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Tornado devastates southern France village, 39 injured

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people, including two critically, and damaging around 300 homes. Emergency shelters have been opened as authorities continue relief and rescue operations, with 1,400 households still without electricity

25 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Rahul Gandhi has left PM Modi, Amit Shah far behind: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared details of the meeting in a post on X, along with a picture, saying that the two leaders held a detailed discussion on political developments

25 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
US visa rules hit Indian students: Applications to colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Pune Police rewards citizens with cash prizes for reporting traffic violations

The initiative allows citizens to report vehicles allegedly violating traffic rules through the app, helping the traffic police identify offenders and take appropriate action, officials said

25 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Rakhi trade expected to touch Rs 25,000 crore nationwide

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the overall rakhi trade is expected to reach nearly Rs 25,000 crore across the country this year, with Delhi alone projected to account for around Rs 4,000 crore

25 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Pakistan rebuilds Jaish-e-Mohammed terror hub damaged by India's Op Sindoor

According to images and intelligence inputs cited in several media reports, the Markaz Subhanallah facility, which was badly damaged in India's strikes last year, has been refurbished with new plaster, paint and polished marble

25 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Youth Cong protests near BJP office, seeks Amit Shahs resignation

The Indian Youth Congress marched towards the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest

25 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir meets Iran President

During his meeting with Munir, Pezeshkian expressed hope that continued cooperation and a shared commitment to diplomacy would help achieve the objectives outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU)

25 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Indian student applications to US colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

25 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Rajnath Singh clears DRDO missile tech transfer to Indian firms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technologies developed by DRDO for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for domestic production

25 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi over caste census, seek Bihar, Telangana models

Kharge said the Congress leaders want the Centre to adopt the methodology used in the caste surveys conducted in Bihar and Telangana, where officials worked with pre-prepared caste lists

25 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Tarun Tejpal case: SC asks ex-Tehelka editor-in-chief to surrender in 2 weeks

The apex court directed the former Tehelka editor-in-chief to file a surrender certificate on or before September 22, making it clear that his appeal against his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence would be heard on merits only after he surrenders

25 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Priyank Kharge questions Centre's ethanol policy over subsidised rice

Grain is subsidised with taxpayers money; the government bears the cost of procurement, storage and transportation; and then the same grain is sold to ethanol producers at a discounted price. So, who is actually benefiting from this entire system? he asked

25 Aug 2026 3:23 pm
Bihar students' protest: Agitation intensifies as protesters, cops clash

The protesting students began their march from Gandhi Maidan during which they broke through barricades put up by the police and engaged in a scuffle with security personnel. Student organisations had called for a march and proposed to stage a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence

25 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
SBI branch manager gets 4-year jail term for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe in UP

A CBI Court in Lucknow has sentenced former SBI Shahupuri branch manager Ajay Kumar Gaur to four years in prison and fined him Rs 90,000 for accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe to sanction a Rs 10 lakh personal loan

25 Aug 2026 3:02 pm
Sanjay Raut backs Rahul, hits out at Rijiju over 'smash patriarchy' remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut backed Rahul Gandhi and hit out at Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remarks on patriarchy and women's rights. Raut also defended Gandhi's intervention over the concerns of tribal students protesting in Pune

25 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Nashik onions to reach Delhi on Kanda Express amid rising prices

Amid a sharp rise in onion prices, the Centre has decided to sell onions at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR through NCCF outlets and Bharat Brand stores. Supplies from Maharashtras Nashik will be transported to Delhi through special Kanda Express freight trains

25 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Srisailam tragedy: Five family members found dead, financial problems suspected

The DSP said the family had come by an auto-rickshaw on July 28. They had checked into room number 11 and were paying daily rent of Rs 29. When the staff asked them to vacate the room, they requested more time, saying they were not keeping good health and wanted to make a pledge at the temple

25 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches student grievance camp in Vaishali

The identity of complainants will be kept confidential, the service will be free of cost, and the government has set a target of resolving complaints within 30 days, after which students will receive a written response, Samrat Choudhary said

25 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
WATCH: 3,400 kiss marks on car draw Rs 5,500 fine in Gwalior

A Gwalior man's car went viral after his girlfriend covered it with 3,400 lipstick marks as a 'romantic' social media stunt. The traffic police traced the vehicle, fined the owner Rs 5,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act and ordered him to remove the marks

25 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
Trump weighs 7.5% new tariff on Chinese goods over excess industrial capacity

The White House and the US Trade Representative's office did not respond to requests for comment on the tariff deliberations, which Bloomberg News reported earlier Monday. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment

25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Maharashtra: 28.68 Lakh Uncollectable Voters identified in Pune district

As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad

25 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
'Every Indian must be proud': PM Modi marks 10 years of UPI digital payments

PM Modi said the launch of UPI had marked a major turning point in the country's digital payments journey and urged people to share their experiences of using the platform and how it had affected their daily lives

25 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for round-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, saying such security was necessary and should not be considered a luxury

25 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
India-Japan ties: Goyal calls for stronger investment and economic partnerships

In his fireside chat with Nikkei Asia on the India-Japan Next Generation Economic Partnership, the minister discussed India's growth trajectory as the fastest-growing major economy, and the priority areas for economic cooperation between both sides

25 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
West Bengal Police arrest three over killing of former TMC MLAs aide in Garulia

West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia

25 Aug 2026 11:19 am
Hormuz Strait: Ship traffic plunges, thousands of sailors stranded in Gulf

After Iran closed the strait on March 1, commodity carrier traffic plummeted to an average of 10 transits per day, compared with a daily average of 95 in February, according to an AFP analysis of data from maritime tracker Kpler

25 Aug 2026 10:05 am
West Asia War: US announces new sanctions against Iran amid rising tensions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities

25 Aug 2026 10:03 am
Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day parole, set for 17th release from jail since 2017

His latest temporary release comes a few months after he was granted a 30-day parole on May 26. He had remained at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters during that period

25 Aug 2026 10:03 am
India's sugar stocks adequate despite price rise, ISMA assures consumers

ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani said the sharp increase in sugar prices over the past 15-20 days was driven largely by market sentiment, speculative buying and concerns over short-term supply, rather than any structural shortage. He said crop-related developments and global market conditions had also influenced prices

25 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Gujarat on H1N1 alert amid seasonal flu cases, minister urges preparedness

A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon

25 Aug 2026 9:16 am
US plans mass revocation of up to 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges

25 Aug 2026 9:10 am
India-China border talks: NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for 25th round of talks

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Indias Special Representative (SR) on the India-China Boundary Question, has already arrived in Beijing on a two-day visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, Foreign Minister and Member of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

25 Aug 2026 9:10 am
H-1B visa: US proposes $103,265 fee for employers hiring foreign workers

The Department of Homeland Security said the fee would apply to every cap-subject petition, including filings for workers eligible under the advanced degree exemption. Employers would pay it when filing the petition and in addition to all other applicable fees or payments

25 Aug 2026 9:04 am
S Jaishankar meets Putin, Lavrov in Moscow to discuss India-Russia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, discussing India-Russia ties, regional hotspots and global issues

25 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Do we need a Foundation Day?

Madras Day is being celebrated as a weeklong affair of immersive programming in Chennai, nudging us to think out aloud if Mumbai should also raise a toast over its date with history

25 Aug 2026 8:17 am
Nepals first modern tunnel road opens to public

Nepal has opened its first modern road tunnel, the 2.688-km Nagdhunga passage, to small private vehicles on a trial basis. Vehicles carrying up to nine passengers can now use the tunnel, which connects Kathmandu with other districts

25 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Prioritise safety while celebrating festivals

Our reports stated that a speed breaker has been removed from the stretch, so vehicles carrying the idol from workshop to mandal have a smooth stretch to move on

25 Aug 2026 8:14 am
Iran threatens fines, detention for vessels linked to 45 blacklisted ships

Iran has blacklisted 45 vessels over alleged violations of rules in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines, detention and cargo seizure amid rising tensions

25 Aug 2026 8:07 am
Kolkata: Woman dies after tree falls on her at SSKM Hospital

A 46-year-old woman died after a tree suddenly fell on her at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, with police launching a preliminary investigation

25 Aug 2026 8:01 am
Adansonia bozy: New baobab species identified in Madagascar

According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs

25 Aug 2026 7:58 am
Piyush Goyal: India negotiating trade pacts with 8-9 more countries

India has finalised trade pacts with EU, EFTA bloc, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, US and the UK. Goyal is leading a large business delegation of over 200 representatives here to boost trade and investment ties between the two countries

25 Aug 2026 7:53 am
'Fix schools, not lavish homes': CJP attacks Rs 92 crore spending

The Centre's reported Rs 92.35 crore expenditure on upkeep of Union ministers' official residences has triggered criticism from Congress, CJP and AAP over spending priorities

25 Aug 2026 7:42 am
Manipur violence: CRPF jawan injured in gunfight, houses burnt in Senapati

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Senapati and Kangpokpi districts after several houses were burnt and a CRPF jawan was injured in a gunfight between two groups

25 Aug 2026 7:36 am
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