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Chandigarh, August 23: The Punjab Congress is intensifying its efforts to prepare a Peoples Manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections. MP Dr. Amar Singh stated that the manifesto will incorporate the views of all societal segments, aiming to build public trust. He confidently asserted that the next government in Punjab will be formed by Congress. ... Read more Punjab Congress Accelerates Preparation for Peoples Manifesto Ahead of Elections: Amar Singh

New Delhi, August 23: The West Delhi Lions faced a setback in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, losing to the Central Delhi Kings by 21 runs in the 37th match on Saturday. This defeat has confirmed the top four teams for the season. In the points table, the Central Delhi Kings lead with 9 ... Read more West Delhi Lions Eliminated from DPL 2026 Title Race After Loss to Central Delhi Kings

New Delhi, August 23: Former Bangladesh High Commissioner Vina Sikri has responded to recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. She noted that this is not the first time Trump has made such comments. The U.S. is attempting to control ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting it as their territory. ... Read more Why Is There a Delay in U.S. Attacks on Iran? Former Bangladesh High Commissioner Vina Sikri Explains

Lucknow, August 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a special gift for mothers, sisters, and daughters on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Women will be able to travel for free on state transport buses from the night of August 27 to the night of August 28. During a high-level review meeting, the ... Read more Free Bus Travel for Women on Raksha Bandhan Announced by CM Yogi

Mohali, August 23: Punjab FC has officially signed Cameroonian center-forward Rafael Eric Messi Bouli as they strengthen their attack ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season. Boulis contract will extend until May 31, 2027. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, Messi Bouli brings a remarkable blend of physical strength, aerial dominance, and excellent understanding of the ... Read more Punjab FC Signs Cameroonian Forward Messi Bouli Until May 2027

Mumbai, August 23: The Haryana government has issued a new directive banning media access to government schools, raising several questions from the opposition. Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda defended the decision, stating that village schools are national heritage sites. He emphasized that no individual should enter a school without the presence of responsible village representatives. If ... Read more Haryana Government Bans Media Access in Schools: Education Minister Raises Safety Concerns

Guwahati, August 23: Following the violent incident in Shillong on August 19, a high-level joint meeting was convened between the Assam and Meghalaya governments on Friday at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Guwahati. Ministers and senior officials from both states participated in the discussions, which lasted over three hours and resulted in several critical ... Read more Assam and Meghalaya Governments Hold Joint Meeting After Shillong Violence

New Delhi, August 23: A significant meeting was held on Saturday in Siliguri, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The gathering included various stakeholders and representatives from the hill regions of West Bengal. Senior officials from both the central and state governments were also ... Read more Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution

Murshidabad, August 23: Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and a sitting MLA, has made a significant announcement regarding the upcoming Rejingar by-election. Kabir declared that his son, Ghulam Nabi Azad, also known as Robin, will be the partys candidate, expressing complete confidence in their victory. He emphasized that the primary ... Read more Humayun Kabir Announces Son as Candidate for Rejingar By-Election

Mumbai, August 23: In response to U.S. President Donald Trumps commendation of Indias electoral system, Salman Ahmed, the National Media Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, expressed his views. He noted that Trump praised the necessity of photo identification in India, rather than the Election Commission itself. Ahmed emphasized that India should have enough self-confidence to not ... Read more Trump Praises Indias Voter ID System, Jamaat-e-Islami Responds with Concerns

Lucknow, August 23: Ravidas Mehrotra, a legislator from the Samajwadi Party, has made a bold assertion regarding the upcoming 2027 assembly elections. He claims that a favorable atmosphere is developing for the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, as the public seeks change. Mehrotra accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of creating divisions among Dalits, backward ... Read more SP Leader Claims Growing Support Ahead of UP Elections, Criticizes BJPs Tactics

Chandigarh, August 23: Prem Garg, the chairman of the Aam Aadmi Partys core committee, has raised alarming concerns regarding the Dada Majra dumping ground, which he states has become a significant hazard for local residents. During a press conference on Saturday, Garg emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, We are currently sitting near a ... Read more Dada Majra Dumping Ground Poses Serious Threat to Residents: Prem Garg

Vadodara, August 23: Indian Railways has successfully operated its first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port, located near Mumbai, to the GCT terminal of Concor in Varanama, Vadodara division. The train covered a distance of approximately 422 kilometers while transporting 360 TEU containers. This train departed from JNPT on the evening of August ... Read more Indian Railways Launches First Double-Stack Long-Haul Container Train

Srinagar, August 22: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has reprimanded a family court in Srinagar for sending police to retrieve a five-year-old girl from her father. Justice Rahul Bharti, in his ruling, noted that the family court exhibited legal flaws and insensitivity in issuing a search warrant and directing the police to bring the ... Read more Jammu and Kashmir High Court Criticizes Family Court Over Police Order for Child Recovery

New Delhi, August 22: The controversy surrounding Vande Mataram has intensified as BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh launched a sharp attack on Congress and Rahul Gandhi regarding their stance on the national song. Vallabh stated that Congress has a tradition of family songs rather than national anthems, where only one familys praises are sung. He accused ... Read more Controversy Over Vande Mataram: BJP Leader Gaurav Vallabh Criticizes Congress for Family-Centric Politics

Jaipur, August 22: A tragic incident occurred at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district, where a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel lost his life due to a gunshot wound while on duty. The police are investigating all aspects of the case. Initial reports indicate that the sound of gunfire caused panic ... Read more Tragic Shooting Incident Claims Life of CISF Personnel in Rajasthan

Bhuj, August 22: A tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in a scrap yard in Kutch district, Gujarat, where an explosion in the fuel tank of a small commercial vehicle resulted in the deaths of four family members, including two children. The police are currently investigating the exact cause of the explosion. The incident took ... Read more Tragic Explosion in Gujarat Claims Four Lives, Including Two Children

Kolkata, August 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declared on Saturday evening his firm commitment to eradicate anti-national activities at Jadavpur University (JU), located in South Kolkata. He emphasized the need to instill a sense of nationalism at all costs within the university. The Chief Minister pointed out that students are not allowed to ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Vows to End Anti-National Activities at Jadavpur University

Balaghat, August 22: Madhya Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister, Rajendra Shukla, visited Machhurdha village in Balaghat district on Saturday. He met with families of sick Baiga tribal children and assured them of all possible assistance from the state government. Shukla toured the village in the Birsa development block, engaging with affected families to ... Read more Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Assures Support to Families of Deceased Tribal Children

Bengaluru, August 22: Congress leader Ramesh Babu has written to both the central and Karnataka governments, demanding an immediate cancellation or suspension of the proposed e-auction for 44.03 acres of land belonging to ITI Limited in Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru. This e-auction is being conducted through the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), with a reserve price set ... Read more Congress Leader Urges Halt to E-Auction of ITI Limited Land in Bengaluru

Jaipur, August 22: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that nation building is a collective effort. Speaking on Saturday, he highlighted the crucial roles of citizens, NGOs, and social institutions in this national mission. During the foundation stone-laying ceremony at the Maheshwari Ayurveda Science and Research Center, Birla stated that contributions to society and the ... Read more Nation Building is a Collective Effort: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi, August 22: A tragic incident occurred on Saturday at the Golf Homes Society in the Bisrakh police station area of Greater Noida. During construction work, two laborers fell from the 14th floor and sustained severe injuries. They were rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, both were declared dead upon arrival. Upon receiving the ... Read more Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Workers in Greater Noida West

Beijing, August 22: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Tang Zhong on August 21 in Jakarta. Prabowo highlighted that under President Xi Jinpings leadership, China has successfully lifted millions out of poverty and achieved remarkable accomplishments in economic, technological, and military sectors. These achievements serve as an ... Read more Indonesian President Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Lucknow, August 22: Ajay Rai, the Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, has targeted the BJP, asserting that the youth of the nation is now aware and will work to remove the party from power in the upcoming elections. In a conversation in Lucknow, he remarked that the BJP previously labeled Rahul Gandhis events as failures. However, ... Read more Ajay Rai Claims Youth Awakening to Oust BJP from Power

Beijing, August 22: Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a regular State Council meeting on August 21. The meeting focused on several key issues, including the construction of next-generation communication networks, efforts to resolve outstanding payments for enterprises, and the continuous improvement of air quality. Additionally, the meeting reviewed and approved the revised draft regulations ... Read more Chinese Premier Li Qiang Chairs Regular State Council Meeting

Beijing, August 22: Food security is a fundamental issue linked to human existence and development, and it is a shared concern for all economies in the Asia-Pacific region. To enhance food security cooperation in the region, China has proposed three initiatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. During a high-level government-business dialogue on food ... Read more China Proposes Initiatives to Strengthen Food Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region

Amsterdam, August 22: In their first Pool E match of the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026, the Indian team suffered a 1-3 defeat against co-hosts Netherlands. This loss significantly diminishes Indias hopes of advancing to the semifinals. The first goal of the match came in the third quarter when Netherlands Duco Telgenkamp scored a ... Read more India Faces Setback Against Netherlands in Hockey World Cup Pool E Match

Kathmandu, August 22: From August 18 to 21, Jiang Jianguo, the Executive Vice President of the China Human Rights Study Society, led a delegation to Nepal to engage in human rights exchanges. During the visit, Jiang participated in a storytelling session titled Seeing Tibet and delivered a speech. He also met with prominent local figures, ... Read more Chinese Human Rights Delegation Visits Nepal for Dialogue

Mumbai, August 22: The Ministry of Education has announced the names of teachers selected for the National Teacher Award 2026. Among them is Munmun Bhattacharya, the headmistress of a middle school in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. She will be honored by the President on September 5, Teachers Day. Munmuns achievement has brought joy to the entire Dhanbad ... Read more Dhanbads Munmun Bhattacharya Receives National Teacher Award from President

New Delhi, August 22: District Magistrate Swati S. Bhadauria conducted an unannounced inspection of the District Election Office located at the district headquarters in Pauri Garhwal. The review focused on the Special Intensive Review (SIR) processes currently underway. During the inspection, she gathered information on the progress of various tasks, including counting forms, voter lists, ... Read more District Magistrate Reviews Election Office Operations in Pauri Garhwal

Mumbai, August 22: For a daughter, her fathers dreams hold immense significance, and she strives to fulfill them in every possible way. This is the inspiring story of Bhoomi Trivedi, a popular playback singer in India. Bhoomi Trivedi was born on August 23, 1988, in Vadodara, Gujarat, into a music-loving family. Her father works for ... Read more Celebrating the Journey of Singer Bhoomi Trivedi: From Dreams to Stardom

Lucknow, August 22: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong counterattack against Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav regarding his comments about the National Lok Dal and family politics, as well as Rahul Gandhis recent event in Pune. BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi criticized Yadav, stating that the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief is attempting to ... Read more BJP Demands Apology from Akhilesh Yadav Over Jat Community Remarks

Jaipur, August 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a search operation at two locations in Jaipur on Friday. This action was taken under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA, 1999). The case involves the misuse of over 2 crore in foreign donations without proper FCRA registration and for purposes other than those declared. In ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in Jaipur Over Foreign Funding Scam

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Level meeting witnessed remarkable performances on Saturday. South Africas Tshepo Jason Tjantjies speed earned him the gold medal in the mens 100 meters, while Indias Abhinaya Rajarajan topped the womens event. At the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the 21-year-old Tjantjie clocked an impressive 10.11 seconds to ... Read more South African and Indian Athletes Shine at World Athletics Continental Tour

New Delhi, August 22: Pushpa Prasad, a teacher from Kuchaykot in Gopalganj, Bihar, has been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award. She will be honored by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on September 5, Teachers Day. Shailendra Pratap Singh from Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, has also been chosen for this esteemed recognition. Valmiki Prasad, ... Read more National Teacher Awards: Pushpa Prasad from Bihar and Shailendra Pratap Singh from Madhya Pradesh Honored

Chennai, August 22: A significant opportunity is emerging for youth seeking jobs in the banking sector. The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has issued an official notification inviting applications for a total of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions across various states. The recruitment for Local Bank Officers (LBO) includes 100 positions in Tamil Nadu, 50 ... Read more IOB Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 250 Local Bank Officer Positions

Colombo, August 22: The second Test match between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place this Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Ahead of the match, Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva stated that the team will field a combination of two fast bowlers and two spinners. Sri Lanka faced a ... Read more Sri Lankan Captain Dhananjaya de Silva Emphasizes Strong Start Ahead of Second Test

New Delhi, August 22: As the weather changes, many people experience symptoms like cold, fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, and headaches. These issues often seem normal due to the fluctuations in rain and temperature. However, some individuals may dismiss these symptoms as just a common viral infection or seasonal effects. It is crucial to ... Read more Health Ministry Urges Public to Not Ignore Swine Flu Symptoms

Mumbai, August 22: Bangladesh fast bowler Shariful Islam believes that despite a challenging first day against Australia, his team remains in a strong position in the second Test. He stated that the opportunity to turn the match around will come when they bowl again. On Saturday, Shariful was Bangladeshs standout performer, claiming six wickets for ... Read more Bangladeshs Shariful Islam Confident of Comeback Against Australia

New Delhi, August 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly appointed national officials of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during an introductory meeting held at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting was chaired by BJP National President Nitin Naveen, where Modi engaged in heartfelt discussions with the new officials. ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Engages with Newly Appointed BJP Officials in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 22: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a show-cause notice to Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited due to irregularities during the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) held at a center in Jaipur. The NTA clarified via a post on the social media platform X that Eduquitys empanelment has ... Read more NTA Issues Notice to Eduquity Career Technologies Over AIAPGET Irregularities

Hull, August 22: Hull City made a stunning return to the Premier League after a decade, defeating Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday. The Tigers, playing in Englands top football league for the first time since the 2016-17 season, triumphed at MKM Stadium thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and record signing Nampalys Mendy. Ajayi opened ... Read more Hull City Shocks Manchester United with 2-0 Victory in Premier League Return

New Delhi, August 22: A total of 48 teachers from across the country have been selected for the National Teacher Award 2026. President Droupadi Murmu will honor all the selected teachers on September 5, during Teachers Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Several teachers shared their thoughts in exclusive interviews, expressing gratitude for ... Read more 48 Teachers Selected for National Teacher Award 2026, Express Gratitude for Recognition

Bhopal, August 22: The Madhya Pradesh government is taking a firm stance following the tragic deaths of Baiga tribal children in Balaghat district. Two officials have been removed from their positions, and Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla has ordered an investigation into the matter. Deputy Chief Minister Shukla visited the affected Baiga families in the ... Read more Madhya Pradesh Government Takes Action After Deaths of Tribal Children in Balaghat

Gaya, August 22: Bihars Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha inaugurated the Farmers Prosperity, Women Entrepreneurs, Youth Employment, Labor UpliftmentAgriculture Welfare Dialogue program on Saturday at the Haridas Seminary auditorium in Gaya. During the event, he engaged directly with farmers, listening to their issues, suggestions, and expectations, and instructed officials to address these concerns promptly. The ... Read more Bihar Agriculture Minister Launches Farmers Welfare Dialogue in

New Delhi, August 22: The Delhi Police has intensified its campaign against foreign nationals residing in India with expired visas and travel documents under Operation Vista. Officials reported on Saturday that 18 foreign nationals were found living in the district despite their documents being invalid. This special operation was initiated to verify foreign nationals and ... Read more Delhi Police Launches Operation Vista to Detain 18 Foreign Nationals Living Illegally

Kolkata, August 22: A decomposed body of a young man wrapped in a sack was discovered in the New Town area near Kolkata on Saturday, causing a stir in the community. According to reports, the victims face was severely mutilated, making identification difficult. The Eco Park police recovered the body from the Swamij Nagar area ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Decomposed Body Found in New Town Area

New Delhi, August 22: In a gripping semifinal at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2026, the Indian womens doubles pair of Trisa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand faced a tough defeat against the reigning champions from China, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning. The match concluded with scores of 21-18, 13-21, and 8-21, leaving the Indian duo ... Read more Indian Duo Trisa and Gayatris Journey Ends with Bronze at Badminton World Championships

Indore, August 22: In a concerning incident in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, over 30 schoolchildren fell ill after consuming their midday meal. The incident occurred at a government school in the Sanver area, specifically in the village of Singhana, where students were served khichdi as part of the Midday Meal Scheme. Initial reports indicate that 19 ... Read more Over 30 Schoolchildren Fall Ill After Lunch in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi, August 22: In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor transportation and supply, the Delhi Polices Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) arrested three individuals. This operation resulted in the seizure of 778 quarters of illegal liquor, marked with Haryana seals, along with two taxis used for transporting the contraband. The operation took place on August ... Read more Delhi Police Arrest Three in Major Illegal Liquor Supply Bust