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Chennai, August 25: The Tamil Nadu government is exploring alternative industrial uses for the 1,700 acres of land acquired for the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport project, which has now been abandoned. Additionally, the government is searching for a new location for a second airport in Chennai. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced this decision in ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Considers Industrial Projects on Land Acquired for Parandur Airport

New Delhi, August 25: The Melbourne Stars have announced the appointment of former Yorkshire all-rounder Richard Pyrah as their new head coach for the upcoming season of the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), which is managed by Cricket Australia (CA). James Rosenberg, the General Manager of Melbourne Stars, stated, He is an experienced coach for ... Read more Melbourne Stars Appoint Richard Pyrah as Head Coach for Womens Big Bash League

New Town, August 25: Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees remarks regarding the census and immigration issues. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh stated, Tell the former Chief Minister to sit quietly in Kalighat. The nationwide census began in June 2025. Why hasnt it started in Bengal? Why was it halted without ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Critiques Mamata Banerjees Comments on Census Amid Immigration Concerns

New Delhi, August 25: The government has revised the timeline for processing and selling raw sugar imported under a duty-free scheme. Importers now have a maximum of two months from the date of filing the bill of entry to convert raw sugar into white or refined sugar for sale in the domestic market. The Directorate ... Read more Government Modifies Raw Sugar Import Rules to Boost Domestic Market

New Delhi, August 25: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks its 10th anniversary today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that every Indian should take pride in this digital revolution. He stated that the launch of the UPI system was a pivotal moment in Indias digital payment history. In a message on the ... Read more PM Modi Celebrates 10 Years of UPI: A Digital Payment Revolution for Every Indian

Ghaziabad, August 25: In a significant move against food adulteration ahead of the festive season, the Food Department has taken decisive action in Ghaziabad. On Monday evening, a team from the department raided Sachin Chhena Store in the Bhimnagar area of the Crossing Republic police station and destroyed approximately 10 quintals of chhena rasgulla. Food ... Read more Major Crackdown by Food Department Before Raksha Bandhan: 10 Quintals of Rasgulla Destroyed in Ghaziabad

New Delhi, August 25: The Pakistan womens cricket team is gearing up for the Womens Asia Cup 2026, set to begin on August 28 in Dubai. In a unique approach to their preparation, the team has played matches against the mens team to enhance their skills for the T20 format tournament. According to a report ... Read more Pakistan Womens Cricket Team Prepares for Asia Cup with Mens Matches

Mumbai, August 25: Protests against the Maharashtra governments decision to mandate knowledge of the Marathi language for taxi and auto rickshaw drivers have intensified. In the Kandivali West area of Mumbai, rickshaw drivers staged a strike, leading to incidents of violence. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the unrest. According to police, the ... Read more Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement

Patna, August 25: Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, has written a letter to Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary addressing the delays in various government recruitment exams, paper leaks, cancellations, and the postponement of results. He expressed that these issues have caused significant dissatisfaction and concern among millions of eligible candidates preparing ... Read more Tejashwi Yadav Writes to Bihar CM Over Delays in Recruitment Exams

Ramgarh, August 25: The recruitment reform journey for JPSC and JSSC candidates has commenced in Jharkhand. Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto inaugurated the campaign by offering flowers at the statue of Shibu Soren. This journey began in Nemra and will cover all 24 districts. It aims to advocate for a corruption-free and transparent recruitment system. ... Read more Recruitment Reform Journey for JPSC-JSSC Candidates Begins in Ramgarh

Moscow, August 25: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently visited Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. This visit included the 27th meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission, focusing on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation, during which significant documents were signed. Minister Jaishankar ... Read more India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Signs Key Documents Durin

New Delhi, August 25: The Jharkhand government is facing criticism from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh following a notice issued by the Supreme Court. Singh stated that children in Jharkhand are persistently demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, but the state government is attempting to evade scrutiny. Singh claimed that the government fears ... Read more Jharkhand Government Under Fire for Avoiding CBI Investigation, Says RP Singh

Kakinada, August 25: A court in Andhra Pradesh has placed a rifle shooting academy coach under judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a murder and suicide incitement case. Sadiq Khan, the founder and coach of the Pro Shooting Academy, was arrested four days ago in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He was brought to Andhra ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Shooting Coach Sent to Judicial Custody Over Murder and Suicide Incitement Case

Jaipur, August 25: The Rajasthan government has initiated stringent measures against drug vendors following serious irregularities in the sale and record-keeping of medications. One drug license has been revoked immediately, while four others have been suspended for a period ranging from 14 to 30 days. This action was taken under the directives of Principal Secretary ... Read more Rajasthan Government Takes Strict Action Against Drug Vendors, Revokes License

Mumbai, August 25: Heavy rainfall last week led to flood-like conditions in several areas of Rewa district. However, the water levels in rivers are now rapidly decreasing, and the accumulated water in affected areas is also receding. In light of this, the administration has commenced damage assessments and recovery efforts post-flood. Collector Narendra Kumar SuryaVanshi ... Read more Flood Conditions Improve in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh; Administration Begins Damage Assessment

Guwahati, August 25: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday. He accused Gandhi of selectively raising womens rights issues to target Hinduism and challenged him to clearly support the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In a post on the ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Sarma Criticizes Rahul Gandhi on Womens Rights Issues

Chennai, August 25: DMK leader and former Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the decision by the TVK government to cancel the proposed Parandur International Airport project. He stated that this decision could significantly hinder Tamil Nadus development and weaken the states position as a preferred destination for investors. In response to Chief Minister ... Read more MK Stalin Criticizes Cancellation of Parandur Airport Project, Warns of Development Setback for Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, August 25: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has sharply countered Congress leader Rahul Gandhis statement on ending patriarchy made in the Lok Sabha. Rijiju accused the Congress party of targeting Hindu society in a post on the social media platform X. In his post, Rijiju questioned, Congress says, End patriarchy. Why is ... Read more Kiren Rijiju Responds to Rahul Gandhis Comments on Patriarchy

Aizawl, August 24: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga announced on Monday that carbon trading, ginger processing, and tourism are key areas where the state government aims to strengthen collaboration with the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA). Following a meeting on August 7 at Mizoram House in New Delhi between the Chief Minister and Jyoti Sonowal, the Global ... Read more Mizoram Government to Enhance Collaboration with BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance on Carbon Trading and Ginger Processing

Bengaluru, August 24: The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration has taken significant action by suspending the food licenses of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket until further notice. This decision follows allegations regarding the online sale of toxic Datura fruits and seeds. The department discovered that these e-commerce platforms were displaying Datura products for human ... Read more Karnataka Government Suspends Food Licenses of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket

Beijing, August 24: The conference of signatory countries to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is currently taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During this event, the Chinese delegation has set up an exhibition called the China Pavilion, showcasing Chinas achievements in desertification control and prevention from various perspectives. Chinas accomplishments and practical experiences ... Read more China Showcases Achievements in Desertification Control at COP17 i

Amsterdam, August 24: In a disappointing turn of events, the Indian mens hockey team saw their championship dreams dashed on Monday at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026. They faced a 3-5 defeat against Argentina at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amsterdam during the Pool E match. Against Argentina, India needed better movement in ... Read more India Falls to Argentina 3-5 in Mens Hockey World Cup, Eliminated from Semifinal Race

Bhopal, August 24: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the state has become the first in the country to implement the Labor Power Code. He emphasized that the welfare and happiness of workers are the governments top priorities. During a video conference from the Chief Ministers residence, Yadav stated that the state government ... Read more Madhya Pradesh Becomes First State to Implement Labor Power Code, Says CM Mohan Yadav

Thiruvananthapuram, August 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong political attack on the VD Satheeshan government in Kerala, marking the completion of its first 100 days in office. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the partys state president and legislator, accused the government of failing to fulfill electoral promises, increasing the states debt burden, and resorting ... Read more BJP Questions Achievements of Keralas Satheeshan Government After 100 Days in Power

Kolkata, August 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the SSC Group-C and Group-D recruitment scam in West Bengal. On August 20, a supplementary prosecution complaint was filed against several individuals, including Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, in a special court in Kolkata. This complaint follows a previous prosecution complaint dated January ... Read more ED Takes Action in SSC Group-C and D Recruitment Scam in West Bengal

Hyderabad, August 24: The political landscape in Telangana is heating up over the pending fee reimbursement issue. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated a 48-hour hunger strike at its state headquarters in Hyderabad, demanding the release of approximately 15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements. BJP leaders have accused the Congress government of neglecting the ... Read more Telangana Political Turmoil Over Fee Reimbursement Intensifies

New Delhi, August 24: Argentinas Ambassador Mariano Cossino praised the growing ties with India on Monday, revealing that the trade partnership between the two nations has now surpassed $6 billion. In a conversation, Cossino emphasized that the economies of India and Argentina complement each other. Following the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, ... Read more Argentina Advocates for Expansion of India-Mercosur Trade Agreement, Highlights Complementary Economies

Shillong, August 24: A significant opportunity has emerged for those seeking academic positions at a prestigious university in India. North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has announced the recruitment of 107 guest faculty positions across various departments in its Shillong and Tura campuses, inviting applications from citizens of the country through an official notification. The guest faculty ... Read more NEHU Recruitment 2026: 107 Guest Faculty Positions Open Until August 31

Ramgarh, August 24: Prominent student leader and JLKRM (Jharkhand Democratic Revolutionary Front) member Devendra Nath Mahato commenced a campaign for recruitment reform on Monday. The journey began from the ancestral village of former Chief Minister Shibu Soren, located in Ramgarh district, with the aim of improving the recruitment processes of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission ... Read more Student Leader Devendra Mahato Launches Campaign for Recruitment Reform in Jharkhand

New Delhi, August 24: The recent rise in sugar prices has been attributed to market sentiment rather than ethanol production, according to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA). The association dismissed claims that the use of sugarcane for ethanol production is responsible for the price hike, stating that uncertainty surrounding the upcoming sugarcane crop is ... Read more Sugar Price Surge Linked to Market Sentiment, Not Ethanol Production, Says Industry Association

Tokyo, August 24: Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with at least eight to nine countries and regional groups to strengthen its role in the global trade system. The combined GDP of these economies is approximately $15 trillion. Goyal stated that once these ... Read more India to Expand Free Trade Agreements, Covering 75% of Global Trade: Piyush Goyal

Dehradun, August 24: Mahendra Bhatt, the state president of the BJP, launched a strong attack on Congress regarding the issue of inflation. He stated that Congress has no real issues and that both the central and state governments will soon take steps to control inflation. In a conversation, Bhatt remarked, Congress has become a party ... Read more Congress Lacks Issues, Government is Actively Tackling Inflation: Mahendra Bhatt

Hyderabad, August 24: Telangana BJP President N. Ramchandra Rao initiated a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday, demanding the state government release the pending fee reimbursement amounts. He alleged that the Congress government has failed to disburse nearly 15,000 crores in fee reimbursements, jeopardizing the future of 4 million students. The BJP leader claimed that the ... Read more Telangana BJP President Launches Hunger Strike Over Pending Fee Reimbursement

New Delhi, August 24: Political discourse surrounding womens reservation in India is intensifying. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded sharply to Congress leader P. Chidambarams recent remarks, which suggested that Fadnaviss statements were a result of mental fatigue. Chidambaram took to the social media platform X to reference Fadnaviss earlier comments, stating, Maharashtra Chief ... Read more Fadnavis Challenges Chidambaram on Womens Reservation Rights

New Delhi, August 24: Saurabh Bhardwaj, the Delhi state president of the Aam Aadmi Party, has raised serious questions regarding the SS Mota Singh School Trust file, targeting the Delhi BJP government. He alleged that despite a directive from the Delhi High Court, the government and relevant officials have failed to produce the trusts file. ... Read more AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj Questions Delhi Government Over SS Mota Singh School Trust File

New York, August 24: Human Rights Watch (HRW), an American human rights organization, has expressed concern over politically motivated police detentions and arrests in Bangladesh. The organization has urged the Bangladeshi administration to expedite the resolution of cases involving individuals linked to the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. HRW claims ... Read more Human Rights Watch Urges Bangladesh Government to Address Political Detentions

Dehradun, August 24: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated stalls set up by self-help groups under the Chief Minister Empowering Women Festival Scheme in Dehradun. During his visit, he encouraged the women associated with these groups. The Chief Minister also purchased handmade rakhi from local women, who tied rakhi on his wrist, considering him ... Read more Chief Minister Dhami Launches Empowering Women Initiative in Dehradun

Patna, August 24: Good news has emerged for those seeking jobs in the medical field. The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Hospital in Bihta, Patna, has issued an official notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Senior Resident and Super Specialist Senior Resident positions, totaling 41 vacancies. The ESIC has ... Read more ESIC Recruitment 2026: Opportunity for 41 Senior Resident Positions with Walk-In Interviews from September 8-10

New Delhi, August 24: The Supreme Court heard a case on Monday regarding the dispute over the sharing of Cauvery River water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The court instructed the Tamil Nadu government to present its grievances to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). During the hearing, the Supreme Court asked Tamil Nadu to ... Read more Supreme Court Directs Tamil Nadu to Address Cauvery Water Management Authority

Chennai, August 24: The Tamil Nadu government has unveiled a significant domestic assistance program, providing eligible families in the state with three free LPG cylinders annually. This initiative, named the Annapoorni Super Six scheme, is expected to benefit approximately 1.3 million families. It will be implemented starting January, coinciding with the Pongal festival. The government ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders for 1.3 Million Families

New Delhi, August 24: The central government has released the provisional data for the Service Producer Price Index (SPPI) on Monday. The inflation rate for the insurance service price index stands at 0.98% year-on-year, while the telecom services price index has recorded an inflation rate of 0.72%. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce ... Read more Government Releases Service Producer Price Index for June Quarter

New Delhi, August 24: The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government and other relevant parties to respond to a petition seeking a CBI investigation into irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. The hearing took place on Monday, with Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohanan presiding over the ... Read more Supreme Court Issues Notice to Jharkhand Government Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities

Lahore, August 24: The Pakistan womens cricket team has suffered a significant setback. Wicketkeeper-batsman Najia Alvi has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Womens T20 Asia Cup 2026 due to a knee injury. In her place, right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas has been added to the squad. According to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket ... Read more Injured Najia Alvi Out of Womens Asia Cup 2026, Sadaf Shamas Joins Pakistan Team

Lucknow, August 24: As the monsoon season begins, snakes are increasingly spotted across various regions of the country. They can be found in homes, fields, gardens, and on roads. Reports of snake bites are also emerging from several areas. In response, the National Health Mission of Uttar Pradesh has issued an advisory for immediate action ... Read more Urgent Treatment Essential Within One Hour of Snake Bite: Symptoms to Watch For

Mumbai, August 24: A devastating fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Amravati District Womens Hospital has resulted in the tragic deaths of three infants. The opposition has criticized the state government, asserting that this incident is not merely an accident but a clear example of systemic negligence. NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule ... Read more Tragic Fire at Amravati Hospital Claims Lives of Three Infants, Opposition Blames Government Negligence

Bhagalpur, August 24: A significant breach occurred late Monday night around 3 AM in the Raghopur-Narkatiya embankment, located near the camp office of the Water Resources Department in the ancestral village of Bihars Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar, also known as Bulo Mandal. Following the breach, water began to spread rapidly in the surrounding areas. Upon ... Read more Bihar: Breach in Raghopur-Narkatiya Embankment Causes Rapid Water Spread

New Delhi, August 24: Former Indian cricketer Vivek Razdan is a well-known figure in the commentary world. However, his international career was relatively brief. He made his ODI debut alongside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Born on August 25, 1969, in New Delhi, Vivek developed a passion for cricket early on and soon decided to pursue ... Read more Vivek Razdan: From ODI Debut with Sachin Tendulkar to a Notable Commentary Career

Patna, August 24: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced on Sunday that the state government is making continuous efforts to connect youth with employment and skill development. At the Mega Job Fair 2026 held at Gyan Bhawan in Patna, over 115 employers participated, providing job opportunities to 20,226 young men and women. Among those employed, ... Read more Mega Job Fair in Patna Provides Employment to Over 20,000 Youths

Visakhapatnam, August 24: Gudivada Amarnath, regional coordinator of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and former minister of Andhra Pradesh, has accused the Chandrababu Naidu government of attempting to divert attention from the Mega DSC controversy. He stated that instead of addressing public concerns, the government is trying to sidetrack the issue. Amarnath reiterated the demand ... Read more YSRCP Leader Accuses Government of Diverting Attention from Mega DSC Controversy

Lucknow, August 24: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced an extension of free bus travel for women in the state to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Women will now be able to travel for free from 6 AM on August 27 until midnight on August 29. Female passengers can travel for free on Uttar Pradesh ... Read more Free Bus Travel for Women in Uttar Pradesh During Raksha Bandhan