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Uttar Pradesh teaching job aspirants to run campaign to pressurise government for recruitment drive

Various education related social media platforms run by students and aspirants of U.P. have extended their support

14 Aug 2026 4:35 am
Jewar MLA hits back at opposition over criticism of water logging video

During the SP rule, nothing happened for the construction and development of the airport, Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh said

14 Aug 2026 4:31 am
Uttar Pradesh government accelerates disposal of revenue cases

Under Section 24, related to demarcation/measurement, 28,556 cases were pending as of December 31, 2025. From January 1 to July 31, 2026, 91,472 new cases were received, of which 39,645 cases were disposed, a government statement said

14 Aug 2026 4:28 am
Two arrested after Muslim man dies following alleged assault by Kanwariyas

Hapur Police have arrested two men, Lokesh and Shivam, in connection with the death of 27-year-old Mohd Azeem, who died from injuries sustained during an alleged assault by kanwariyas following a road accident

14 Aug 2026 4:25 am
Contribution of Syama Prasad to be included in school textbooks from next year: Adhikari

After the BJP came to power in West Bengal, the new government is going an extra mile to build statues and memorial in the name of Syama Prasad Mookerjee

14 Aug 2026 3:12 am
Protect farmers rights before pushing cement project: Meghalaya tribal body tells government

The authorities in East Jaintia Hills have been unable to hold public hearings following opposition to a 1,800-crore integrated cement plant and limestone mining project since May

14 Aug 2026 2:56 am
DDA inks pact to develop 5-star hotel in Delhis Dwarka; opening set for 2030

It is the first of four special licence-fee projects to reach deal stage; expected to generate 6,000 crore revenue over 55 years and create 800 jobs

14 Aug 2026 2:50 am
Two children drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhis Narela

The boys, both residents of Bawana, had entered the pit to play and swim

14 Aug 2026 2:46 am
Independence Day 2026: traffic snarls hit Delhi amid full-dressrehearsal restrictions; police on high alert

Road closures and diversions disrupt morning rush-hour commute as police intensify patrols, airport checks, and mock drills across the Capital

14 Aug 2026 2:43 am
Punjab Assembly polls: BJPs pro-Sikh strategy gives AAP scope for Hindu outreach

With the BJP busy promoting its pro-Sikh image and the Congress currently caught up in internal fighting, the AAP is trying to capture a share of the Hindu vote bank in Punjab

14 Aug 2026 2:38 am
Delhi CM hands over appointment letters to 1,368 newly recruited teachers

Gupta says the occasion is also about strengthening the responsibility of ensuring better education for lakhs of children and their families

14 Aug 2026 2:35 am
Delhi HC seeks Centres stand on plea by Central Secretariat Club against eviction, revocation of recognition

The petitioners counsel urges the court to pass an order directing status quo in the matter, stating that nothing would be left if such a protection is not granted

14 Aug 2026 2:28 am
Critical medical equipment lying idle across 26 govt. hospitals, says Delhi HC

Court directs Secretaries of the Health and Family Welfare, and Services departments to hold meetings with the Medical Superintendents and Directors of the hospitals to examine the issue hospital-wise

14 Aug 2026 2:22 am
Making transparency the foundation of trust in medicine

Transparency across regulatory bodies, hospital systems, and clinical care can strengthen public faith and trust

14 Aug 2026 2:09 am
Nepals former PM Deuba returns after over five months abroad for treatment

Mr. Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were seriously injured during violent protests on September 9, 2025, when anti-government demonstrations led by the Gen Z movement swept across Nepal and resulted in the fall of the K.P. Sharma Oli government

14 Aug 2026 2:04 am
Europes AI rules may become Indias opportunity

India could build an industry around the paperwork and proof required under the European Unions Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

14 Aug 2026 2:03 am
A predictable rise: On inflation

Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future

14 Aug 2026 2:00 am
Sticks and goals: On India at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

India might see its best finish in 50 years in hockey World Cup

14 Aug 2026 1:58 am
How family legacy translates into political leadership

Reporters sometimes get a chance to see how family reputation and standing translate to political capital over generations

14 Aug 2026 1:43 am
Kerala High Court denies bail to accused in organ trafficking

Organ trafficking exploits vulnerable populations, fuels transnational crime networks, and undermines public trust in legitimate medical systems, says court

14 Aug 2026 1:39 am
Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in India's Test series against Sri Lanka

Rahul is the sole survivor from Indias 2017 touring sides batting group, with Morkel highlighting his experience as a valuable asset for the team in Galle

14 Aug 2026 1:09 am
Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on States finances

In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Soren said mining revenue accounted for 84.9% of the States own non-tax revenue in 2024-25, according to the State Economic Survey for 2025-26

14 Aug 2026 1:01 am
Instagram changes its wordmark logo after over a decade

The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as sharper and more modern while still referencing the original and maintaining simplicity

14 Aug 2026 12:45 am
Sumit Sarkar, eminent scholar of modern Indian history, dies at 87

His works include Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, 1903-1908 (1973), Modern India (1989), and Writing Social History (1998), among others. He also co-edited Women and Social Reform in Modern India (2007) and Caste in Modern India (2013) with his wife, Tanika Sarkar.

14 Aug 2026 12:40 am
Vijay virtually inaugurates infrastructure facilities at SIPCOT complex in Ranipet

Officials said the facilities for non-leather companies would meet investors requirementsto set up new units and aid the welfare of staff; TIDCO has built the facilities under a plug and play model

14 Aug 2026 12:36 am
MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel

MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025

14 Aug 2026 12:31 am
CJI flags misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says video of proceedings cannot be used for commercial gain, says his reference to cockroaches was misused and was a malicious attempt to mislead the youth

14 Aug 2026 12:28 am
As candidates complain, TNPSC starts increasing vacancies to be filled in Group I examination

More vacancies are expected to be notified by the TNPSC for the competitive exams once various State government departments decide to fill vacancies

14 Aug 2026 12:18 am