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Fadnavis gives auto, taxi drivers one year to learn Marathi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has halted RTO actions against drivers. Auto and taxi drivers will now receive one year to learn Marathi. This decision came after a meeting with union representatives on Thursday. Fadnavis stated that no coercive action would be taken during this period.

The Economic Times 28 Aug 2026 12:03 am

Eat, drink & fast: Maharashtra minister's advice to students

An NCP minister advised fasting tribal students to eat secretly while continuing their protest. The students expressed shock and questioned the minister's understanding of their agitation. Opposition leaders criticized the minister's insensitive and inappropriate remarks to the students. The tribal students vowed to continue their fast until their demands were met.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

Row deepens over Bhagwat

Hyderabad:The X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD), the organisers behind Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats upcoming New York event, went briefly dark on Thursday, August 27, before being restored, days ahead of a rally that has already drawn criticism from the citys mayor and several civil rights groups. AHEAD, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 11:36 pm

Nadda meets Reservation Hatao team; AAP, CJP question govt

New Delhi: The government on Thursday, August 27, reached out to the representatives of the group spearheading the Reservation Hatao Andolan, with Union minister JP Nadda holding a cordial discussion with them at a meeting. This comes within a week after several people held a protest in the national capital on August 21 following a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 11:16 pm

Raksha Bandhan: The Luminous Filament of Love

From Siblinghood to Universal Brotherhood Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo Human civilisation today presents a striking paradox. Never before have people been so closely connected through technology, yet ideological, religious, ethnic, political and psychological divisions often appear to be widening. Wars and conflicts persist, communities remain polarised, families experience strains, ecosystems are under pressure, and many [] The post Raksha Bandhan: The Luminous Filament of Love appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Why Human Rights Matter

byCh. V. Prabhakar Rao From Institutional Dominance to the Protection of Democracy In a society, it is natural in a democracy for social, cultural or religious organisations to undertake service activities among the people. The freedom of individuals to establish organisations based on their beliefs, culture and ideas is also part of their fundamental liberty. [] The post Why Human Rights Matter appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

Uniform access to healthcare

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has highlighted an important healthcare issue stressing that advanced healthcare should not remain a luxury for the rich. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC in Srinagar, he has said that quaternary care should become a right of every citizen. Quaternary care means highly specialized medical treatment that requires [] The post Uniform access to healthcare appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

Tummidihetti: Centre to mediate between Telangana, Maharashtra

Hyderabad:The Central Water Commission (CWC) has convened a meeting of senior officials from Telangana and Maharashtra on September 1 in New Delhi to review technical and inter-state issues concerning the proposed Tummidihetti barrage on the Pranahita river, a long-pending project between the two states. The meeting, to be chaired by the CWC Chairman at Sewa Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 10:27 pm

Family members can represent vulnerable voters in Telangana SIR

Hyderabad: Any adult family member of a senior citizen, person with disabilities, sick or overseas elector can appear before the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) on their behalf and submit required documents for disposal of the notices issued to them in view of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

DRDO extends RFP submission deadline for 15,000 cr AMCA programme to October 30

Bids will open on Ocotber 31 to select the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for 5 AMCA prototype production

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 8:38 pm

AP Capital region villages to get 1,437 crore infrastructure push

A total of1,437 crore was sanctioned for critical infrastructure across the 29 capital villages, including roads, underground drainage, drinking-water pipelines and street lighting.

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 8:08 pm

Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers in Maharashtra to get 1 year to learn Marathi: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year learning period for drivers. This extension allows drivers time to acquire functional Marathi language skills. No action will be taken against drivers during this granted one-year period. Marathi classes and study materials will be provided to aid their learning efforts. This decision follows a recent transport department drive and driver organization meetings.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Bihar becomes first state to have 50 lakh Lakhpati Didis, says CM Samrat Choudhary

Bihar has become the first state to achieve 50 lakh Lakhpati Didis. Financial aid reached 1.81 crore women, supporting income-generating activities. Many women utilized funds for animal husbandry and agriculture ventures. Livelihood programs also helped three lakh Jeevika Didis earn over two lakh rupees. The government will now track women who have attained Lakhpati Didi status.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 7:13 pm

Who killed 4 members of the Chakraborty family in Bangladesh? Two arrested, but questions mount over erased evidence, mystery shirt and an attempt to shield Islamists

The shirt worn by the detainee during his presentation to the media appeared virtually identical to a shirt frequently worn by a senior police officer in Rangpur, leading the public to question how an officer's clothing ended up on an accused person.

OpIndia 27 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

Power tariff hike to raise costs for J&K industries

The increase is significantly higher than the 5 per cent hike proposed by KPDCL and JPDCL

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 6:25 pm

Mob violence, Palestinian flags, and a distorted tricolour: Here are 5 incidents from Eid-e-Milad processions where Islamists went on a rampage

In an Eid-e-Milad procession taken out in the Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh, Muslims disrespected the national flag.

OpIndia 27 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

SC to hear plea on cash donations received by political parties

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on August 31 a plea which has challenged the validity of a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to receive cash donations below Rs 2,000. According to the apex courts cause list of August 31, the plea would come up for hearing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

Supreme Court To Hear On Aug 31 Plea On Cash Donations Received By Political Parties

New Delhi, Aug 27: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on August 31 a plea challenging the validity of a provision allowing political parties to receive cash donations below 2,000. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta is expected to hear the petition filed by Khem Singh Bhati, which seeks greater transparency [] The post Supreme Court To Hear On Aug 31 Plea On Cash Donations Received By Political Parties appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 4:56 pm

Ladakh cuts VAT on CNG, PNG to 5% to push clean energy adoption

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the reduction in a post on X, saying the move would promote affordable clean energy and improve access to cleaner fuels for consumers in the Union Territory.

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 4:56 pm

Kishtwar Observes Bandh Over Minor

Jammu, Aug 27: Kishtwar observed a complete bandh on Thursday following a joint call by the Majlis-e-Shura and Sanatan Dharam Sabha over the alleged rape and subsequent death of a 15-year-old tribal girl, with shops closed and public transport affected across the district. Police and security forces were deployed in large numbers, particularly in Kishtwar [] The post Kishtwar Observes Bandh Over Minors Rape and Death appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

Harish Rao detained in Hanumakonda during TNGOs

Hyderabad: Police detained Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) deputy floor leader Harish Rao in Hanumakonda on Thursday, August 27, while he was participating in the Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers (TNGO) protest in front of the collectorate. Former minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao, former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and other BRS leaders were also detained and taken to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2026 4:47 pm

Lung Cancer Is No Longer the End of the Road: Early Detection and Modern Treatment Are Changing Lives

Dr. Peush Bajpai, Senior Director & Unit Head Medical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, Delhi For many years, a diagnosis of lung cancer was often associated with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. This picture has changed significantly. Advances in early detection, precision medicine, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and modern radiation techniques have improved treatment [] The post Lung Cancer Is No Longer the End of the Road: Early Detection and Modern Treatment Are Changing Lives appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 3:35 pm

Websites by Congress for

Unlike the website for 'Social Media Warriors', the one for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' continues to exist. But if you go deeper, then you are faced with the same problem. The site designed by the Congress party redirects to a betting and casino platform named 'Winexch'.

OpIndia 27 Aug 2026 3:31 pm

Ladakh Cuts Natural Gas VAT From 21% to 5% to Boost Clean Energy

LEH, Aug 27: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved a major reduction in VAT on natural gas in Ladakh from 21 per cent to 5 per cent, a move aimed at making clean energy more affordable and accelerating the development of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in the Union Territory. The reduction will [] The post Ladakh Cuts Natural Gas VAT From 21% to 5% to Boost Clean Energy appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 2:49 pm

Ladakh cuts VAT on CNG, PNG and natural gas from 21% to 5%

The tax cut is expected to ease energy costs, encourage cleaner fuel adoption and support wider access to piped gas across the Union Territory

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 2:36 pm

Garg Aviations trainer aircraft crashes in Kanpur, 2 killed

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Indian Express revises erroneous

The original headline was misleading because it did not clearly mention the denominator behind the 91% figure.

OpIndia 27 Aug 2026 2:17 pm

Devastating floods leave more than 1,300 missing along Nepal-China border

Kathmandu, Aug 27: More than 1,300 people remained missing on Thursday after devastating flash floods tore through communities along the Nepal-China border, killing more than 160 people, destroying roads and bridges and leaving rescuers struggling to reach isolated settlements and search for hundreds of foreign nationals. The disaster, one of the worst to strike [] The post Devastating floods leave more than 1,300 missing along Nepal-China border appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 2:13 pm

Return to Bengal, CM Suvendu urges skilled professionals from state working outside

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has called on skilled professionals to come back to their roots, highlighting promising career opportunities available through the government's recent initiatives. With aims to generate jobs for the educated youth and boost investments, the inauguration of LTM's new IT campus marks a significant step. The administration is committed to fostering growth in emerging tech sectors and supporting local businesses.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 1:48 pm

US disrupts Chinese botnet network QTFY: From hacking, spies, propaganda to election interference, how China wages a shadow war against its rivals

The hackers affiliated with the Chinese state-sponsored QTFY group were employed by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, a China-based tech company. The QTFY group created and operated QScan and QRouter computer hacking services.

OpIndia 27 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

India sends second tranche of relief material to flood hit Nepal

New Delhi: India has dispatched the second tranche of the 37.5 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief material, medicines and food packets for Nepal. The humanitarian assistance to the neighbouring nation is being provided after it was hit by flash floods on Wednesday. In a social media post, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar [] The post India sends second tranche of relief material to flood hit Nepal appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 1:36 pm

Two Pilots Killed as Training Aircraft Crashes Near Ganga in Kanpur

KANPUR, Aug 27: An instructor pilot and a trainee pilot were killed after a twin-engine, four-seater training aircraft crashed into a field near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday, police said. The aircraft crashed near Natthupurwa village, close to the banks of the Ganga, prompting police, rescue teams and other emergency personnel to rush [] The post Two Pilots Killed as Training Aircraft Crashes Near Ganga in Kanpur appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 1:29 pm

Trump Declares National Emergency, Bans Foreign-Made Equipment in US Power Grid

WASHINGTON, Aug 27: US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the use of certain foreign-made equipment in the countrys electricity grid, citing cybersecurity and national security risks, the White House said. Trumps executive order invokes the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, citing an unusual and extraordinary foreign [] The post Trump Declares National Emergency, Bans Foreign-Made Equipment in US Power Grid appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Home loan balance transfer interest rate in 2026: what you need to know before switching

A home loan balance transfer moves your existing loan to a new lender at a lower interest rate starting at 7.30%* p.a., potentially reducing your EMI or total interest paid. Compare the home loan balance transfer interest rate, processing charges, and remaining tenure before you decide. In summary A home loan balance transfer lets you [] The post Home loan balance transfer interest rate in 2026: what you need to know before switching appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:34 pm

Nepal Floods Triggered by Glacial Collapse, Not Quake: USGS

WASHINGTON, Aug 27: The devastating flash floods that struck Nepal were triggered by a glacial collapse and debris flow, not a 4.4-magnitude earthquake as initially reported, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, revising its assessment after analysing seismic data and satellite imagery. The USGS said the event, which originated in Tibet, was linked to a [] The post Nepal Floods Triggered by Glacial Collapse, Not Quake: USGS appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:19 pm

Death Toll Mounts to 162 as Nepal Battles Flash Floods

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The death toll from the massive flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday has climbed to 162, with nearly 500 people, including 133 Indians, 37 NRIs and 81 security personnel, still missing, as the disaster caused widespread destruction across three districts. At least 50 of the missing Indians were pilgrims on the [] The post Death Toll Mounts to 162 as Nepal Battles Flash Floods appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:05 pm

Kites of Gaza

News Click 27 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

'Not haircut but mundan': Congress on NCLT clearing Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore payout

The NCLT has given the green light for Subhash Chandra's settlement of Rs 6.5 crore against outstanding dues of Rs 22,006 crore. This drastic resolution indicates a staggering 99.97 percent loss for the lenders. Congress has denounced this move as a travesty of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Despite dissent from creditors such as LIC Housing Finance, the tribunal emphasized its obligation to respect the commercial decisions made by creditors.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Hindalco commissions India's first Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate plant in Karnataka

The new facility aims to meet nearly all domestic demand for safer cables, with capacity expandable to 60,000 tonnes as the market grows

The Hindu Businessline 27 Aug 2026 11:54 am

Odisha: Who Owns the Mountains?

News Click 27 Aug 2026 11:30 am

Year-wise plan to implement Samudra Manthan in works

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 10:44 am

Only 20% LPG consumers applied for PNG connections

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 10:40 am

Jhooth ki goonj site fact-checks Rahuls student meet claims

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 3:53 am

3 lakh tonnes of refined sugar to enter market

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 2:30 am

Low beam by default: Centre to tighten headlamp norms

The Times of India 27 Aug 2026 1:53 am

MPSC admits drug inspector paper leak, re-examination soon

This paper leak comes days after another paper of the Teachers' Eligibility Test was found leaked in June. Rohit Pawar of NCP(SP) said that since 2023 at least 15 papers of various exams held in the state have been leaked. Even the papers for internal exams in the excise department have been leaked, he claimed.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 1:04 am

Can't silence students with batons: Rahul Gandhi targets Bihar Govt

Pointing out that students have been protesting the alleged irregularities in BPSC recruitment exams for a long time, Gandhi said: But instead of answering, what is the government doing? It's wielding batons and water cannons. It's taking students into custody. In Siwan, there was even firing with an AK-47 on protesters. This is not just a question of police action. This is a question of the mindset of BJP government, which has no answers, and that's why it's turning police into a weapon to evade accountability.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 12:49 am

Women voters emerge as UP's next political battleground

Uttar Pradesh parties are now targeting women voters with new welfare measures. The Samajwadi Party and BJP unveiled competing schemes on the same day. Recent elections show women voters are increasingly influential across social divides. Both parties are adding a gender dimension to their caste-based outreach strategies. Women-centric welfare has become a significant electoral template in Indian politics.

The Economic Times 27 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Modi conveys condolences to Nepal PM, Assures India

New Delhi, Aug 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences over the loss of lives due to floods in the Himalayan nation. He said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. He said India stands firmly in solidarity with sisters and brothers in [] The post Modi conveys condolences to Nepal PM, Assures Indias help appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:25 am

UGC-NET Results for 84 Subjects likely this week

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: The results for 84 subjects of UGC-NET will be announced this week, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said on Wednesday. The final answer keys and results for UGC-NET (84 Subjects), CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on NTAs website, this week. Candidates are advised to [] The post UGC-NET Results for 84 Subjects likely this week appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:21 am

Mortar shell destroyed at LoC

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26 : The Army on Wednesday detected and safely destroyed an old mortar shell found along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The mortar shell was found by troops near Nangi Tikri area along LoC and bomb disposal squad of army called to spot to [] The post Mortar shell destroyed at LoC appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:18 am

Police seizes 4080 Pregabalin capsules

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26 : Police seized 4,080 pregabalin capsules and apprehended a man in the Reasi district on Wednesday, officials said. Pregabalin is a prescription medicine, but it is also misused recreationally and diverted into the illicit drug trade. The accused, identified as Ankush Kumar, a resident of Chak Mathyani in the Rajouri district, [] The post Police seizes 4080 Pregabalin capsules appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:17 am

2 escaped POCSO undertrials arrested

Srinagar, Aug 26: Two POCSO under-trials who allegedly escaped from Central Jail Srinagar earlier this week have been arrested in Rajasthan, officials said on Wednesday. Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, a resident of Anantnag district, were arrested from Khans native town of Sadanpora in Rajasthan, they said. The duo, who [] The post 2 escaped POCSO undertrials arrested appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:15 am

Advanced healthcare must reach the last mile: LG

Srinagar, Aug 26: Stating that advanced healthcare must no longer remain a luxury confined to metropolitan cities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said it should reach far-flung areas and become a right, not a privilege. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit, the Lieutenant Governor said quaternary care should not be reserved for the [] The post Advanced healthcare must reach the last mile: LG appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:14 am

NC renews offer to Congress for ministerial berths

Cong lukewarm to proposal; high command likely to take final call Srinagar, Aug 26:Ahead of the reshuffle-cum-expansion in the council of ministers, the ruling National Conference (NC) has renewed its offer of a berth to ally Congress, sources disclosed. Sources familiar with the development said that the NC leadership has formally approached the Congress with [] The post NC renews offer to Congress for ministerial berths appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:13 am

Six dead, several injured in road mishap

Jammu Tawi, Aug 26:At least six people are feared dead and several others injured in a road accident in Surankote area of Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place near Shiendra area today evening. He said that at least six persons are feared dead and four to five [] The post Six dead, several injured in road mishap appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 27 Aug 2026 12:11 am

EC renews outreach plans for Gen Alpha, Gen Z ahead of 2029 polls

The Election Commission (EC) has initiated renewed efforts to reach out to Gen Alpha and Z ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha polls to make them aware voters who are well-acquainted with the electoral process and can lead future campaigns to educate people. As part of its revamped campaign, the poll authority will target schoolchildren from classes 9 to 12, colleges and universities across the 4,123 assembly constituencies of India. According to EC officials, there are a total of 14.78 crore people in the 18-26 age group, including 7.98 crore males, 6.79 crore females and 9,000 third gender. The poll authority plans to set up 50,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) with 10 such bodies per assembly constituency, the officials said. For this, it will contact students of classes 9 to 12 in 15 lakh schools. Besides, it will reach out to 70,000 colleges and 1,400 universities. ELCs were set up in 2018 as part of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme to

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

Finally, India is undergoing a youth-led revolutionary transformation

Young Indians have started demanding accountability from Govt By Dr Arun Mitra According to scientific understanding, society is always dynamic, and change is inevitable. Sometimes change moves rapidly; at other times, circumstances slow it down. During Indias freedom struggle, the uprising of 1857 represented a powerful and rapid challenge to British imperialism, accompanied [] The post Finally, India is undergoing a youth-led revolutionary transformation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 26 Aug 2026 11:28 pm

India opens up missile factory production to private industry

Single state-owned production line cannot easily provide scale By TN Ashok India has thrown open to private enterprise one of the last major bastions of state control in defence production: the manufacture of conventional missiles. In a decision with far-reaching consequences for both Indias military preparedness and its emerging ambitions as an arms exporter, [] The post India opens up missile factory production to private industry appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 26 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

Centre-State relations under strain

byProf. Dr. K. Ram Kishore Indias Constitution gives the Union strong powers, but it does not establish a unitary system. It envisages a federal structure based on division of powers, fiscal sharing, state autonomy and cooperative governance. Article 246 clearly distributes legislative powers between the Union, states and the Concurrent List. Yet, since 2014, concerns [] The post Centre-State relations under strain appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 26 Aug 2026 11:22 pm

Construction safety matters!

Considering repeated mishaps at the construction sites of the development projects across the country leading to deaths and destruction, it has become necessary to enhance precautionary measures at all such sites to avert avoidable tragedies. As the need to construct high-end infrastructure has become a necessity to cater to the needs of people in modern [] The post Construction safety matters! appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 26 Aug 2026 10:48 pm

Cong calls Fadnavis' APTEL bias charge against private firms 'hypocrisy'

The Congress on Wednesday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' reported letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity's bias in favour of private power companies was full of hypocrisy and that he should also question decisions that have benefited the Adani group. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Maharashtra chief minister has apparently protested to the prime minister that the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) is heavily biased in favour of private power companies. The major recipient of APTEL's favours in Maharashtra in 2025 and 2026 has been the Modani conglomerate. At least 4 cases have been decided in its favour, Ramesh said on X, referring to the Adani group. The Congress uses the term 'Modani' to allege collusion between the conglomerate and the Modi government. Ramesh alleged that the Maharashtra government has itself bent over backwards to favour 'Modani' not only i

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 10:19 pm

Harish Rao slams release of Nagarjuna Sagar water to Andhra

Hyderabad: Former minister and BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao on Wednesday, August 26, condemned the alleged unilateral release of water from the Nagarjuna Sagar Project towards Andhra Pradesh through the Right Canal without the necessary approval of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB). Harish Rao questioned how Andhra Pradesh officials could proceed with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

LS Secretariat sends notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs over disqualification plea

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs and sought their replies within seven days on petitions filed by TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee seeking their disqualification under the anti-defection law, sources said. The notices, dated August 25, forwarded a copy of Banerjee's petition dated June 18 filed against the MPs, who joined the NCPI, under Rule 6 of the Members of Lok Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985. The Secretariat has asked the MPs to furnish their comments on the petition within seven days of receipt of the notice, the sources said. The development comes a day after the Supreme Court agreed to hear Banerjee's plea seeking an expeditious decision on the disqualification petitions. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana agreed to hear Banerjee's plea questioning the alleged delay in deciding the disqualification proceedings. The apex court, while issuing notice to t

Business Standard 26 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Families getting free foodgrains in Gujarat triple in 4 years

The number of beneficiary families has steadily risen from 3.06 lakh in FY23 to 9.21 lakh in FY26

The Hindu Businessline 26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Pakistan at the Fault Line: The Fa

Former MLC GL Raina Pakistan always thought it had perfected the art of projecting strategic importance far beyond its actual economic and political strength. For decades, Islamabad presented itself as an indispensable regional powera nuclear state, a frontline security partner, Chinas gateway to the Arabian Sea and, above all, the self-appointed voice of the people [] The post Pakistan at the Fault Line: The Faade of Power and the Reality of Strategic Dependence appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 26 Aug 2026 9:53 pm

Meghalaya Assembly passes resolution against uranium mining, processing

Meghalaya's Assembly adopted a resolution opposing uranium mining and processing facilities. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma tabled the resolution, which received opposition support. Land ownership in Meghalaya is protected under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Local communities and groups have opposed mining due to health and environmental concerns. The state government will communicate this decision to the central government.

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 8:56 pm