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Patna, August 27: BJP MP Dharmshila Gupta has responded to Asaduddin Owaisis objections regarding the Allahabad High Courts hijab ruling. She also addressed Dimple Yadavs promise of providing 40,000 annually to women in Uttar Pradesh, flood preparedness in Bihar, and the appointment of Nisha Singh as the state president of the BJP Mahila Morcha. Gupta ... Read more Upholding the Constitution: Dharmshila Gupta Responds to Owaisis Comments on Hijab Ruling

Mumbai, August 27: Anaya Bangar has received approval to play cricket in Australia. The announcement came after Cricket Australia granted her official permission to participate in womens community and elite competitions. This marks her return to competitive cricket, and she has also discussed the potential of playing in the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) in ... Read more Anaya Bangar Prepares for Return to Womens Cricket in Australia by March 2027

Mumbai, August 27: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, has raised serious concerns regarding the governments handling of various issues, including paper leaks in competitive exams, statements from former CDS Anil Chauhan about Operation Sindoor, and the proposed expenses for the Nashik Kumbh. He described the paper leak situation as ... Read more Prithviraj Chavan Critiques Government on Paper Leaks and Other Issues

Seoul, August 27: Eight South Korean citizens are missing following severe floods in Nepal, while ten others are stranded in the affected area. This information was confirmed by South Koreas Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. According to the ministry, the missing individuals are employees of Korea Southeast Power Company and Doosan Enervit. They were engaged in ... Read more Eight South Koreans Missing in Nepal Floods; Ten Others Stranded

New Delhi, August 26: The Great Khali, known worldwide as Dalip Singh Rana, is a name that needs no introduction. Standing at seven feet one inch, Khali carved a niche for himself in WWE, becoming the first Indian to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Born on August 27, 1972, in Himachal Pradesh, Khalis childhood was ... Read more The Great Khali: From Poverty to WWE World Heavyweight Champion

New Delhi, August 26: Former South African captain Dean Elgar announced on Wednesday that he will retire from all formats of professional cricket at the end of the current 2026 season, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career spanning over two decades. The 39-year-old Elgar has scored 5,347 runs at an average of 37.92 in ... Read more Former South Africa Captain Dean Elgar Announces Retirement After 2026 Season

Colombo, August 26: Indias bowling coach, Morne Morkel, is hopeful that wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will recover from his shoulder injury in time for the fourth day of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka. Currently, the Sri Lankan team is trailing by 39 runs, with only two wickets remaining to avoid the follow-on. While the ... Read more India vs Sri Lanka: Bowling Coach Morkel Optimistic About Pants Return on Day Four

New Delhi, August 26: Team Indias position in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka is quite strong. The team is set to play seven more Test matches in the coming months. Former captain Rahul Dravid believes that India can qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final from this point onward. India secured a ... Read more Dravids Confidence: Team India Poised for WTC Final Qualification

New Delhi, August 26: India and Argentina have recently strengthened their trade relations. According to Mariano Cossin, Argentinas ambassador to India, trade between the two countries reached 4.127 billion in the first seven months of 2026. Ambassador Cossin shared this information via a post on the social media platform X, stating, Argentina is reinforcing its ... Read more India Becomes Argentinas Fifth Largest Trade Partner

New Delhi, August 26: Womens rights and respect are frequently discussed, whether during elections or rallies. This is essential, as women are equal stakeholders in society and represent half of the nations population. From electing leaders to building a strong and prosperous society, the responsibility is shared equally. But do you know when women actually ... Read more Womens Equality Day: A Celebration of Empowerment for Half the Population

Jaipur, August 26: The Rajasthan government has taken stringent action against Neelkanth Fertility and Woman Care Hospital Private Limited for initial violations of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and surrogacy service regulations. Nine registration certificates linked to the hospitals ART clinic, ART bank, and surrogacy clinic have been suspended with immediate effect until further notice. Gajendra ... Read more Rajasthan Government Suspends Registrations of Nine ART Facilities Over Surr

New Delhi, August 26: Indias Secretary of Foreign Affairs (West), Sibi George, represented the country at the National Day celebrations of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The event also featured Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, Uruguays ambassador to India. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Amarilla shared important updates regarding the diplomatic relations between the two nations. He ... Read more India to Open Embassy in Uruguay, Marking a Significant Diplomatic Milestone After 75 Years

Vidisha, August 26: The Vidisha District Hospital is effectively treating children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through an Integrated SAM Management system. This approach not only provides nutrition but also addresses health complications, offers specialized diets, rehabilitation, and regular follow-ups after discharge. In the last four months, up to July, 203 children were treated, ... Read more Battling Malnutrition: Successful Treatment of 229 SAM Children at Vidisha Distric

Srinagar, August 25: After 28 years, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were killed in Ganderbal district. The SIA stated that it is revisiting several cases related to the killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley, including the Wandhama ... Read more Jammu and Kashmir Reopens Investigation into 1998 Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits

Lucknow, August 25: A special CBI court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced three individuals, including two former bank officials, to prison for their involvement in two separate corruption cases related to farmers loans. The sentences range from four to five years. The first case dates back to March 12, 2018, when the Central Bureau of ... Read more Three Convicted in Corruption Cases Involving Farmers Loans in Uttar Pradesh

Washington, August 25: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has arrived in the United States. He will participate in a significant Hindu community conference in New York on August 29. The event aims to promote unity, civic responsibility, and global harmony. According to the event organizers, Bhagwat was warmly welcomed by ... Read more RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Arrives in the USA for Major Hindu Community Event

Thiruvananthapuram, August 25: What if tourists visited Kerala not just to see its backwaters, beaches, and hills, but to actually live like a local for a day? On the eve of Onam, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunath launched a new experiential tourism initiative titled Be a Malayali for a Day. This initiative is significant as the ... Read more Experience Kerala Like a Local with New Tourism Initiative

Hyderabad, August 25: The Telangana Congress is facing internal turmoil as the disciplinary committee has recommended strict action against Minister Konda Surekha and Planning Board Vice Chairman G. Chinna Reddy for misconduct. In its report submitted to the state unit, the committee suggested that Surekha be removed from the cabinet and that Chinna Reddy be ... Read more Action Recommended Against Telangana Congress Leaders: Minister Konda Surekha Faces Cabinet Removal

Mumbai, August 25: Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar has directed all government, private, and charitable healthcare centers across Maharashtra to conduct immediate safety audits related to fire, electricity, structure, and equipment. The reports must be submitted directly to the state government. This directive is part of an initiative to implement fire prevention ... Read more Maharashtra Health Minister Orders Safety Audits for All Hospitals

Kolkata, August 25: The Anti-Corruption Branch of West Bengal Police has arrested three lab assistants from a government hospital on charges of alleged blood trafficking. The arrested individuals work at the Panskura Super Specialty Hospital in East Midnapore district. However, the police have not yet disclosed their identities. Authorities suspect that these three are part ... Read more Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested

Tokyo, August 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal praised the contribution of the Indian community in Japan to strengthen India-Japan relations during his address to the Indian community in Tokyo on Tuesday. He referred to the approximately 60,000 Indians residing in Japan as brand ambassadors of India. Goyal highlighted the energy, enthusiasm, and confidence ... Read more Piyush Goyal Commends Indian Community for Strengthening India-Japan Relations

Beijing, August 25: The third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue took place on August 25 in the capital of China, Beijing. Representatives from China and the United States, including officials from relevant departments, regional governments, think tanks, and the Asia Society, engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening mutual political trust, expanding economic and trade cooperation, and ... Read more Third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue Held in Beijing

Beijing, August 25: A touching reunion between American friend Ronald Sakolsky, known in China as Saikaos, and Chinese desert conservation hero Yin Yujun at Ordos Airport in Inner Mongolia has gone viral on social media. This heartfelt meeting, after more than 20 years, has captivated netizens from both countries. Comments celebrating this international bond fill ... Read more A Blossoming Friendship: The Heartwarming Reunion of American and Chinese Environmentalists

Bengaluru, August 25: The BJPs MLC C.T. Ravi has called for the immediate release of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) workers who were arrested during protests against alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). He also demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged attack on these workers. Speaking to the media at the ... Read more Karnataka BJP Demands Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Attack on ABVP Workers

Jaipur, August 25: In response to the rising cases of H1N1 (swine flu) in various parts of the country, including Delhi and Bengaluru, the Rajasthan government has ramped up its vigilance. State Health Minister Rajendra Singh Khinvasara held a comprehensive review meeting on Tuesday to discuss the prevention and control of diseases that spread during ... Read more Rajasthan Government Takes Strong Measures Against Seasonal Diseases

New Delhi, August 25: Congress leader Supriya Srinet has voiced her opinions on various pressing issues, including caste census, comments by Kangana Ranaut, school funding, and the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking on Tuesday, she emphasized that when Rahul Gandhi initiated a public movement, he advocated for a caste survey, stating that a socio-economic ... Read more Congress Leader Supriya Srinet Criticizes BJP and Discusses Key Issues in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, August 25: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will distribute official letters to approximately 4,000 beneficiary women under the Delhi Laxmi Scheme at a special event held at the Talkatora Stadium on Wednesday. This event symbolizes the ruling BJPs commitment to fulfilling a significant electoral promise. The BJP returned to power in 2025 after more ... Read more CM Rekha Gupta to Distribute Letters to 4,000 Women Under Delhi Laxmi Scheme

Port Louis, August 25: A promotional event focused on Promoting the International Use of Renminbi in Mauritius was held on Monday in the capital, Port Louis. The theme of the event was Deepening Financial Connectivity between China and Mauritius, Leading Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation towards High-Quality Development. Approximately 100 representatives from the political, business, ... Read more Meeting in Mauritius to Promote International Use of Renminbi

Shimla, August 25: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu Vinder Sukhu sharply criticized the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for corruption during its tenure. He made these remarks while addressing journalists in the assembly on Tuesday, also condemning the oppositions behavior. Sukhu stated that the White Paper Committee formed to investigate the irregularities of the ... Read more Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Criticizes Previous BJP Government for Corruption

New Delhi, August 25: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta engaged with students from Kirori Mal and Ramjas Colleges on Tuesday, urging them to actively participate in democracy. During a special session of the Assemblys Youth Outreach Initiative, Gupta emphasized, A strong democracy is built when its young citizens actively engage with its institutions, ideas, and ... Read more Delhi Speaker Encourages Students to Strengthen Democracy

New Delhi, August 25: The Delhi High Court has directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Vijay Vihar police station to register a case regarding a womans disappearance and to locate her whereabouts after she went missing from an ashram in Rohini. Additionally, the court emphasized the need to investigate the operations and management of ... Read more Delhi High Court Orders Investigation into Missing Woman and Ashram Operations

New Delhi, August 25: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) has launched a protest against the lack of clean drinking water for students at Delhi University. Led by activist Samarth Beniwal, students gathered in North Campus carrying empty bottles to highlight the issue and issued a warning to the Vice-Chancellor. They claimed that except ... Read more NSUI Protests for Clean Drinking Water at Delhi University

Guwahati, August 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the state government is embracing a Community First approach under the Developed India-Gi Ram Ji initiative. This strategy focuses on enhancing livelihoods, connectivity, and public infrastructure in villages. In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma emphasized that the ... Read more Assam Adopts Community-Centric Approach in Developed India-Gi Ram Ji Initiative: CM Sarma

Kolkata, August 25: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organized an interactive meeting at the Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) and the Central Cosmetics Laboratory (CCL) in Kolkata. This meeting marked the first of its kind in West Bengal, where experts and stakeholders discussed enhancing drug standards and quality ... Read more IPC Holds Crucial Meeting in Kolkata to Discuss Drug Standards and Quality Improvement

Gandhinagar, August 25: A delegation led by Assams Cooperation Minister Kaushik Rai has conducted a study of Gujarats cooperative model. The Assam team met with Gujarats Cooperation Minister Jitubhai Vaghani in Gandhinagar to gain insights into the success of the states cooperative sugar industry. The significant meeting also included Gujarats State Minister Ishwar Singh Patel ... Read more Assam Cooperation Minister Studies Gujarat Model for Sugar Industry

New Delhi, August 25: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, launched the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMIH 2026) on Tuesday. The initiative aims to bolster the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission. It encourages students, researchers, academic institutions, startups, and innovators to develop innovative technological solutions to challenges related to ... Read more Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Launches Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026

Mumbai, August 25: Kuku Kohli, a prominent director in the Hindi film industry, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 77 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. His death has sent shockwaves through Bollywood and the film community. Close associates of Kohli confirmed the news. Reports indicate that he was not suffering from ... Read more Renowned Director Kuku Kohli Passes Away in Mumbai at 77

Washington, August 25: President Donald Trump has announced that all sea mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or neutralized. He warned Iran that any new ship or vessel attempting to lay mines in the area will be swiftly and systematically destroyed. Trump shared this information on the social ... Read more Trump Issues Strong Warning to Iran Over New Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Mumbai, August 25: Political tensions have escalated following a hunger strike by tribal students in Pune. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, prompting a response from NCP-SSP MLA Rohit Pawar, who thanked Gandhi and criticized the Maharashtra government for neglecting tribal students. Pawar claimed that the issue was not even addressed ... Read more Rohit Pawars Claims About Tribal Students Rejected by Shiv Sena Leader Arun Sawant

Lucknow, August 25: In a cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the government has approved free travel for women aged 60 and above on the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporations regular buses. Additionally, a proposal to include 250 new air-conditioned electric buses in the roadways fleet for the financial year ... Read more Free Bus Travel for Senior Women in Uttar Pradesh, 250 New Electric Buses Approved

Ranchi, August 25: In a significant meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand Cabinet approved 53 proposals related to education, health, rural development, agriculture, policing, infrastructure, and tourism on Tuesday. Key decisions include increasing the number of MBBS and PG seats in medical colleges, developing 100 schools as Chief Ministers Excellence Schools, connecting ... Read more Jharkhand Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Education and Health

New Delhi, August 25: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the plea of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal seeking exemption from surrender in a 2013 rape case. The court has directed him to surrender within two weeks. Justice Alok Aradhes single bench instructed Tejpal to submit a surrender certificate by September 22. The court clarified ... Read more Supreme Court Denies Tarun Tejpals Plea for Surrender Exemption, Orders Surrender in Two Weeks

Toronto, August 25: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel led a Gujarat delegation on a visit to Toronto as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027. On the second day of their trip, two roundtable meetings were held. During these sessions, CM Patel met with approximately 30 representatives from TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs). He discussed the vision ... Read more Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Engages with Entrepreneurs in Toronto

New Delhi, August 25: Amid rising concerns over H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, doctors are urging the public to remain calm and take necessary precautions. Experts emphasize that swine flu can pose significant risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. It is crucial to seek medical advice at the ... Read more Doctors Advise Caution Amid Rising H1N1 Cases, No Need for Panic

Hyderabad, August 25: The inspector of the Jubilee Hills police station in Hyderabad has been suspended in connection with a case involving N. Sumanth, the former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Telanganas Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha. The suspension follows allegations of delays in filing an FIR and failing to locate the accused, ... Read more Telangana Ministers Former OSD Suspended Amid Police Action

Shillong, August 25: Meghalayas Tourism Minister, Timothy D. Shira, announced on Tuesday that the standoff between tourist taxi organizations from Meghalaya and Assam has been resolved following discussions at the chief ministerial level. This resolution comes after violence led to road blockades on August 19. Shira emphasized that there should be no restrictions on the ... Read more Meghalaya and Assam Taxi Union Standoff Resolved, Says Tourism Minister

New Delhi, August 25: The Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India have reported their best financial performance to date for the fiscal year 2025-26. An official statement released following a review meeting by the Department of Financial Services revealed that the net profit of RRBs surged to a record 10,176 crore, up from 6,820 crore ... Read more Regional Rural Banks Achieve Record Financial Performance in FY 2025-26

Chandigarh, August 25: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced on Tuesday its full support for the states government employees and pensioners, who plan to go on a major strike on August 27. This action is in protest against the governments failure to release their pending Dearness Allowance (DA). The employees will ... Read more Punjab Government Employees to Hold Major Strike on August 27, BJP Offers Support

Bengaluru, August 25: A delegation from the Janata Dal (Secular) met with Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Tuesday to demand action against alleged irregularities and violations of rules by the NICE company in the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP). Led by JD(S) Legislative Party leader C.B. Suresh Babu, the delegation presented a five-page memorandum ... Read more JD(S) Urges Governor to Intervene in NICE Project Irregularities, Demands SIT Investigation

Mumbai, August 25: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed strict measures against Veranium Cloud Limited (VCL) and its Managing Director, Harshvardhan Hanmant Sable, for misusing investor funds, alleged financial manipulation, and misleading disclosures. Both have been banned from the securities market for seven years. SEBIs investigation revealed that the company allegedly ... Read more SEBI Takes Strong Action Against Veranium Cloud and Its MD for Fund Diversion and Misl