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Rajiv Gandhi-era reforms: From 18-year-old voters to National Policy on Education

Rajiv Gandhis government lowered the voting age to 18, established C-DOT to develop telecom technology and introduced the National Policy on Education in 1986.

20 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
U.S. religious freedom body seeks sanctions against RSS, no high-level meetings with its leaders

The USCIRF chiefs remarks came weeks ahead of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats visit to the U.S.

20 Aug 2026 12:38 pm
Rajiv Gandhi helped prepare India for promise of 21st century, says Congress

Perhaps the most meaningful tribute to Rajiv Ji would be to strengthen India's timeless spirit of empathy, harmony and reconciliation, while nurturing intellectual freedom, innovation and the aspirations of our young people, Mallikarjun Kharge said

20 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Club Kid trailer: Jordan Firstmans Cannes breakout brings his wild queer comedy to the screen

A24 has released the first trailer for Jordan Firstmans feature directorial debut, starring the comedian as a washed-up New York party promoter whose chaotic life is upended when he discovers he has a 10-year-old son he never knew existed

20 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
CMF launches Buds Neo in India with ANC

CMF Buds Neo claims up to 52 hours of playtime without ANC

20 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Spurious liquor deaths in Bhavnagar, Gujarat: death toll rises to seven, 30 hospitalised

12 bootleggers have been detained in connection with spurious liquor consumption in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, with an FIR registered against 21 persons, police said

20 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Established in 2022, the ISMR is a key high-level economic mechanism between India and Singapore.

20 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
Supreme Court upholds definition of industry as per Industrial Relations Code, 2020

The Bench said the expansive interpretation of industry given in the the 1978 judgment authored by J. Krishna Iyer would operate in pending industrial disputes prior to Industrial Relations Code 2020.

20 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Male tiger photographed at Assams Dihing Patkai National Park

The big cat was captured on camera during monitoring by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in collaboration with the State forest department

20 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Simple is best Today

North-South vulnerable, West deals

20 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
Delhi Jal Board case: What are the allegations against Satyendar Jain? | Explained

On August 19, a Delhi court sent Satyendar Jain and four other accused to 14 days judicial custody, while Mr. Srivastava was sent to two days police custody

20 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
Leopard caught in trap set for wild boar in Keralam

Officials said the leopard would have to be tranquilised to free it from the trap. After examining the health condition of the animal, a decision will be taken on whether to release it in forest, they said

20 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Attack on minor boy in Kerala: Case filed against relatives

Case registered against couple and their son after Child Welfare Committees intervention

20 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Rahul Gandhi's event in Pune gets nod with 30 curbs, 'objectionable' banners barred

The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' (voice of students) event is specifically dedicated to female students to discuss issues like education, safety, equality, competitive exams, and career opportunities

20 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

The president of the National Iranian American Council, said the emails undermine Mr. Trump's assertions that the U.S. is at war with Iran to save ordinary Iranians from a repressive regime.

20 Aug 2026 11:48 am
G.O. issued on 33.33% quota for Backward Classes in ULB elections in Andhra Pradesh

Elections to be conducted for 100 out of 123 ULBs in the State; G.O. also highlights the 16th Finance Commissions Operational Guidelines, under which a duly constituted ULB is essential for accessing Finance Commission grants

20 Aug 2026 11:41 am
Pilot killed in violent collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter

The crash at the small airport in Carlisle, about 170 kilometres northwest of Philadelphia, involved the Bell 407 helicopter and the Cessna 150, according to the Federal Aviation Administration

20 Aug 2026 11:38 am
District collectors in eight States, UTs empowered to grant citizenship under CAA; central panels phased out

The MHA order is significant as the amendments to the CAA Rules, which first came into effect on March 11, 2024, have been notified after the BJP came to power in West Bengal this year

20 Aug 2026 11:36 am
ISoOR 2026 Organoid Clinical Transformation Summit convened in Hangzhou

ISoOR 2026 Organoid Clinical Transformation Summit convened in Hangzhou

20 Aug 2026 11:30 am
A Telugu play on exploitation will take you into a discomfort zone in Hyderabad

Written by CS Rao, and directed by Rohit Raj Akula, Ooru Ummadi Bathukulu has been tweaked with a Telangana dialect to suit the contemporary audiences.

20 Aug 2026 11:25 am
ChatGPT for Teens | Explained

ChatGPT for Teens, designed for 13 to 17-year-olds, has features such as parental controls, quiet hours, study mode, and notifications for situations that need real-world interventions

20 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Why Keralams differently abled children are bearing the brunt of withheld Samagra Shiksha funds

Samagra Shiksha funds to Keralam have been withheld by Union government since 2023-24, affecting thousands of differently abled children adversely

20 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Census training programme deferred in Manipurs Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand

Protestors Wednesday (August 19) burnt effigies of politicians and took out rallies in different parts of Manipur's valley districts on the second day of the 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) to press for updation of the NRC before the census exercise is conducted in the State.

20 Aug 2026 11:18 am
U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court officials | Explained

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the sanctions, said that the ICC has made multiple attempts to assert authority over U.S. nationals and citizens of countries outside the courts jurisdiction

20 Aug 2026 10:59 am
Local body polls in Andhra Pradesh: A race against time for funds, constitutional compliance | Explainer

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus call for early elections has highlighted the financial urgency; the State is seeking 2,300 crore in rural grants and 1,562 crore in urban grants, with the government maintaining that elected local bodies are essential to access the funds.

20 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Pakistan summons U.S. Charg dAffaires over Sergio Gor's remarks on J&K

The statement further highlighted that the irresponsible statement by the U.S. ambassador negated the long-standing and well-documented position of the United States on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute

20 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Monsoon cocktails: Nine bartender-approved recipes for the rains

From petrichor-inspired tequila and jackfruit martinis to jamun fizz, butter tea cocktails and a twist on the Dark n Stormy, Indias leading bartenders share seasonal monsoon cocktail recipes using indigenous ingredients.

20 Aug 2026 10:54 am
Couple, two toddlers drown as car plunges into 20-foot-deep well in Siddipet

One of the children sat on mans lap. Police suspect the accident may have occurred after the child tugged at the steering wheel or an animal suddenly appeared in front of the car.

20 Aug 2026 10:47 am
The myth called perfect victim

The idea that a survivor of sexual assault must behave in a certain way to be seen as credible persists in court judgments, despite criticism of such reasoning and efforts by the judiciary to address it

20 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Why is the Supreme Court examining polygamy again? | Explained

What are the petitioners seeking? What has the court ruled on polygamy before?

20 Aug 2026 10:36 am
Kerala HC grants State govt 6 weeks to report on filling vacancies in Waqf Board

State informs HC that Chief Executive Officer of State Waqf Board has been directed to conduct a detailed determination of number of Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Aghakhani and other backward classes in Muslim communities to be represented for further action

20 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Bombay High Court: Evidence against Andure extremely weak, eyewitnesses did not identify his photograph

The court noted that witness identified Andure in court for the first time in March 2022, about eight years and seven months after the incident on August 20, 2013

20 Aug 2026 10:31 am
UNSC membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists: India

India has in the past described such practices as a disguised veto and raised concerns over the functioning of the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee in particular

20 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Four Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years

Four Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years

20 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations

The SEC on Tuesday proposed long-awaited rules that would exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, making it easier for crypto companies to issue tokens and raise money

20 Aug 2026 10:27 am
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trumps figure

South Korea Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he cautioned it was difficult to determine an exact figure

20 Aug 2026 10:25 am
Dharwad bans PoP Ganesh idols, announces 1 lakh fine for excessive DJ sound

The district administration has curbed the manufacture, sale, storage and use of idols made of PoP and other chemically treated material

20 Aug 2026 10:24 am
Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 98.82, lower 0.01%.

20 Aug 2026 10:05 am
Orissa HC orders probe into police excesses on tribal villagers resisting bauxite mining

The court also directed police to ensure that no violence takes place at the adjacent villages

20 Aug 2026 9:59 am
Bengaluru to host India International Coffee Festival in February 2027

The third edition of IICF will bring together growers, roasters, caf brands, baristas, equipment manufacturers, and coffee consumers on a farm-to-cup platform

20 Aug 2026 9:59 am
Roastery Coffee House opens a Taramati Baradari-inspired caf in Hyderabad

The new Film Nagar outlet draws from the historic Qutb Shahi-era pavilion, with colourful Deccan-inspired architecture, award-winning Indian coffee and a relaxed caf menu

20 Aug 2026 9:58 am
Entries invited for Love of Advertising Awards instituted by Advertising Club Trivandrum

Advertising Club Trivandrum, a collective of professionals and stakeholders in advertising and media in Thiruvananthapuram, will celebrate creative excellence from across India through the first edition of Love of Advertising Awards

20 Aug 2026 9:53 am
Reserved Compartment brings Dalit English poetry showcase to Chennai

A Dalit poetry collective brings its English-language showcase to Chennai, using performance, lived experience and conversation

20 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnahs frail health could have impacted the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

20 Aug 2026 9:47 am
A sunflower field steals the show this Onam in Thiruvananthapuram

Agripreneur SV Sujith has organised an agri-flower show, Aaravam 2026, on the campus of Marian Engineering College campus at Menamkulam, where the highlight is the sunflower field

20 Aug 2026 9:40 am
Three men held for possessing and transporting explosives in Belagavi district

They were transporting the explosives on a motorcycle

20 Aug 2026 9:38 am