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New Delhi, August 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound message on social media platform X on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of altruism and welfare-oriented actions. In his post, he quoted a Sanskrit verse: . This translates to, The true fulfillment of human life lies in performing altruistic ... Read more PM Modi Advocates for Altruism and Welfare in Recent Social Media Posts

Patna, August 19: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition and RJD in Bihar, announced that his party will march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. The aim is to pressure the state government and raise concerns about students and youth regarding the ongoing issue of paper leaks. Yadav criticized the state government for the deteriorating ... Read more Tejashwi Yadav to March to Raj Bhavan Against Paper Leaks and Siwan Firing

Kolkata, August 19: A devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkatas New Market area during the midnight hours between Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals, including a child. Six others sustained injuries and were hospitalized for treatment. Firefighters and a disaster management team responded promptly ... Read more Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata Claims Nine Lives, Including a Child

New Delhi, August 19: Tania Sachdev is a prominent name in the world of Indian chess. She is not only an accomplished chess player but also a successful model and presenter. This dual talent has earned her the titles of Beauty with Brains and the Glamour Girl of Indian chess. Born on August 20, 1986, ... Read more Tania Sachdev: The Glamour Girl of Chess Who Won Her First International Title at Age Eight

Mumbai, August 19: Renowned mentalist Karan Singh has recently exited the web reality show The Traitors-2. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he shared his thoughts on the future of reality television, suggesting that it will only improve as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent. Karan stated, The landscape of reality shows is set to enhance ... Read more Mentalist Karan Singh Exits The Traitors-2, Predicts Reality Shows Will Thrive in AI Era

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking incident has emerged from the Washim district of Maharashtra, where the bodies of a young man and woman were discovered in Morna Lake, located in the Gokasavangi area of Malegaon taluka. The two had been missing since August 14, prompting their families to file a missing persons report at the ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Bodies of Missing Youth Found in Maharashtras Morna Lake

New Delhi, August 19: The nation is commemorating the birth anniversary of Shankar Dayal Sharma, Indias ninth President. Leaders like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have paid their respects. In a heartfelt tribute on the social media platform X, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote, As a distinguished educator, jurist, ... Read more Tributes Pour in for Former President Shankar Dayal Sharma on His Birth Anniversary

Udaipur, August 19, 2026: Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc Limited has increased the share of renewable energy in its total electricity consumption to 22 per cent, up from around 18 per cent in FY2026. The company is moving towards its target of meeting around 70 per cent of its total electricity requirement from renewable sources ... Read more Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Energy Share to 22%

Amsterdam, August 19: The Indian mens hockey team is set to clash with Pakistan in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 Hockey World Cup today. The game will take place at the Wagner Stadium in Amsterdam. To secure a spot in the next round, Team India is in dire need of a victory. ... Read more India Faces Pakistan in Must-Win Match at Hockey World Cup 2026

Washington, August 19: The United States and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened their diplomatic coordination regarding regional security. A significant phone conversation took place between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to the US State Department, the two leaders discussed several issues, ... Read more US Secretary of State Rubio Discusses Iran and Strait of Hormuz with UAE Security Chief

New Delhi, August 19: Punjab Police has achieved a significant victory against international organized crime. The Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTSEC), with the assistance of central agencies, has deported three wanted members linked to the Davinder Bambiha gang from Malaysia. This information was shared by the Punjab DGP on social media. The Punjab ... Read more Three Wanted Members of Davinder Bambiha Gang Deported from Malaysia, Arrested at Delhi Airport

Ranchi, August 19: The Jharkhand government has taken significant action against irregularities in recruitment exams. Based on findings from investigations by the CID and SIT, the government has canceled 22 exams conducted by the JPSC and JSSC. This decision impacts the appointments of 2,628 selected candidates. Among them are 342 officials appointed through the 11th ... Read more Major Action Against Irregularities in Jharkhand Recruitment Exams: 22 Exams Canceled, 2,628 Jobs Affected

New Delhi, August 19: On the birth anniversary of the revered poet Tulsidas, known for his epic Shri Ramcharitmanas, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Chief Ministers paid their respects. Birla emphasized that Tulsidass devotion to Lord Ram and his literary brilliance will continue to inspire future generations towards truth, virtue, and righteousness. In ... Read more Tributes Pour In for Tulsidas on His Birth Anniversary

Chandigarh, August 19: Congress MP Deepender Hooda visited Punjab University on Tuesday to campaign for the National Students Union of India (NSUI). He was joined by NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar during this event. In a conversation with the media, Hooda stated, The atmosphere at Punjab University indicates that all students have decided to support ... Read more Congress MP Deepender Hooda Campaigns for NSUI at Punjab University

New Delhi, August 19: The Indian electoral system, recognized as one of the most extensive in the world, is back in the spotlight following U.S. President Donald Trumps commendation of Indias voter identification system. Trump raised concerns about conducting elections in the U.S. without mandatory photo identification, citing Indias model as an example. He reiterated ... Read more Trump Praises Indias Electoral System: A Model of Strength and Oversight

Mumbai, August 19: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken significant action against unsafe and illegal food products following a month-long special campaign across the state. During this operation, authorities conducted 11 raids and seized food items worth over 1.07 crore. The crackdown resulted in the confiscation of nearly 1 crore worth of ... Read more Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licenses of Eight Establishments Over Unsafe Food Practices

Bengaluru, August 19: In Karnataka, more than 1.07 crore voters, accounting for 19.48 percent of the total, have been categorized as ASDDO under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. ASDDO refers to voters who have either shifted permanently, passed away, or are duplicates. This information was released by the office of the ... Read more Over 1.07 Crore Voters Marked as ASDDO in Karnatakas Special Intensive Revision

New Delhi, August 19: Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi has responded sharply to BJP MP Kangana Ranauts recent remarks. He stated that it is now essential to learn the significance of freedom and patriotism from those who believe that independence was achieved only after 2014. Ranaut had criticized Congress, asserting that Vande Mataram reflects Indias consciousness. ... Read more Imran Pratapgarhi Critiques Kangana Ranauts Definition of Patriotism

Kolkata, August 19: The Calcutta High Court has ordered an interim stay on a recent notification from the West Bengal government regarding the verification of caste certificates issued in the state. The division bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Tapa Brata Chakraborty and Justice Atarup Banerjee, stated that the stay on the governments notification, issued on ... Read more Kolkata High Court Issues Interim Stay on Verification of Caste Certificates in West Bengal

Hyderabad, August 19: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant progress in a bribery case, arresting three individuals. Among those detained is the Deputy Director of DGMS for the Hyderabad-III region, a consultant/intermediary, and a representative from a private mining company. On August 17, the CBI filed a case against the Deputy Director ... Read more CBI Arrests Three in Bribery Case Involving Deputy Director of DGMS

Lucknow, August 19: The flood situation in Uttar Pradesh is currently stable and under control. However, due to rising river levels and forecasts of potential flooding, the government has fully activated its relief and rescue operations. Relief Commissioner Dr. Hrishikesh Yashod reviewed the flood-affected areas on Tuesday. He instructed district officials to ensure the safe ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Flood Alert: 173 Villages Affected, 4,845 Rescued

Chennai, August 19: Udayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and a prominent DMK leader, has raised serious concerns regarding the lack of official condemnation from the Tamil Nadu government following the shooting deaths of three Tamils by forest department officials in Karnatakas Chamarajanagar district. He expressed shock that the state ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Faces Criticism Over Silence on Deaths of Three Tamils

Patna, August 19: The Bihar Home Department has announced a significant administrative reshuffle within the state police department, involving the transfer and posting of 11 Bihar Police Service (BPS) officers. This notification was issued on August 18, 2026, and the new postings are effective immediately, remaining in place until further notice. The reshuffle includes several ... Read more Major Reshuffle in Bihar Police Department: 11 BPS Officers Transferred

New Delhi, August 19: Indias top mens singles player, Lakshya Sen, launched his BWF World Championship 2026 campaign with a victory on Tuesday. He defeated Austrias Collins Philemon in the Round of 64 mens singles event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, with scores of 16-21, 21-8, 21-4. The 14th-seeded Indian player took 45 minutes ... Read more Lakshya Sen Kicks Off BWF World Championship Campaign with Victory Over Austrias Collins Philemon

New Delhi, August 19: The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court following the Bombay High Courts sentencing of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to ten years of rigorous imprisonment for a sexual assault case. The state government has filed a petition requesting a harsher penalty for Tejpal. The Goa government argues that the sentence ... Read more Goa Government Appeals to Supreme Court for Increased Sentence in Tarun Tejpal Case

Bhopal, August 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the importance of embodying the teachings of Sant Shiroamani Guru Ravidas to strengthen social harmony. He stated that eradicating caste discrimination and untouchability is essential for building a united society. The state-level Kalash Vandan Yatra, commemorating the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiroamani Guru Ravidas, ... Read more CM Mohan Yadavs Commitment to Eradicate Caste Discrimination and Untouchability

New Delhi, August 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with a delegation from Germany, including prominent companies and key officials from the state of Hesse, on Tuesday. The meeting included Hesses Minister-President Boris Rhein and Federal Minister for European Affairs, International Affairs, and Bureaucracy Reduction, Manfred Pentz. During the discussions, both nations ... Read more Piyush Goyal Meets German Delegation to Discuss AI and Clean Energy Partnerships

New Delhi, August 19: Congress MP Nasir Hussain has responded to U.S. President Donald Trumps commendation of Indias Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. He suggested that it would be beneficial if Trump brought Kumar to the U.S. In a media interaction, Hussain stated that the ruling BJP and its government are unable to defend Chief ... Read more Congress MP Nasir Hussain Critiques Trumps Praise for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Kolkata, August 19: The Kolkata High Court expressed its dissatisfaction on Tuesday regarding the appointment of school teachers for census work in West Bengal. Justice Krishna Rao, presiding over a single-judge bench, questioned whether the central government consulted the state government before deciding to appoint school teachers for this task. Earlier, the Kolkata High Court ... Read more Kolkata High Court Expresses Discontent Over Appointment of School Teachers for Census Work

Beijing, August 19: A report released by the University of Manchester on August 17 highlights the significant impact of Chinas extensive support for green industries. This backing has led to reduced costs for technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles, and solar energy, making them more accessible and playing a crucial role in the global shift ... Read more Chinas Green Industry Boosts Global Low-Carbon Transition, Says University of Manchester

Gandhinagar, August 19: A crucial review meeting on law and order was held on Tuesday under the leadership of Gujarats Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik. The meeting focused on the emergency service 112 and its response times, with detailed discussions taking place. Senior police officials from various cities and districts participated via ... Read more Gujarat Police Chief Reviews Law and Order, Emphasizes Emergency Response

Ranchi, August 19: Protests erupted in Ranchi on August 18 against the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commissions (JSSC) decision to cancel the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam. A large group of successful candidates took to the streets, marching from Project Bhawan to Birsa Chowk, demanding the government reconsider its decision. Demonstrators chanted slogans, asserting that they ... Read more Protests Erupt in Ranchi Against Cancellation of JSSC-CGL Exam

New Delhi, August 19: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has arrested six individuals, including former water minister Satyendar Kumar Jain, in connection with a significant scam involving the sewage treatment plant (STP) tender of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The arrested individuals also include former DJB CEO IAS Udit Prakash Rai, former ... Read more Six Arrested in Major STP Tender Scam Involving Former Delhi Minister

New Delhi, August 19: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe allegations of financial irregularities against Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited and its affiliated companies. This directive was issued on Tuesday by a bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohan during a hearing of a ... Read more Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Indiabulls Financial Irregularities

Amsterdam, August 19: In a stunning display, the Indian womens hockey team triumphed over South Africa with a score of 6-1 in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. This match took place at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amsterdam, solidifying Indias position in Pool D. With this victory, India remains unbeaten in the tournament. Previously, ... Read more Indian Womens Hockey Team Dominates South Africa 6-1 in World Cup Opener

Beijing, August 19: Recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China on August 17 reveals that the national economy has remained stable during the first seven months of this year. From January to July, there has been consistent growth in production and supply, while employment and prices have generally remained stable. The ... Read more Chinas Economy Shows Stability in First Seven Months of 2026

Hyderabad, August 19: Mahesh Kumar Goud, the president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), criticized the Election Commission on Tuesday for removing over 7.3 million names from the draft voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). He alleged that the Election Commission arbitrarily deleted a significant number of voters names under the guise ... Read more Telangana Congress Criticizes Election Commission Over Voter List Changes

Ahmedabad, August 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ramping up preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Jagdish Patel, the new in-charge of UP BJP, expressed gratitude towards the party leadership and assured a decisive victory for the BJP in the state. He stated that BJP workers engage with the organization and ... Read more BJP Confident of Landslide Victory in Uttar Pradesh Elections: Jagdish Patel

New Delhi, August 19: A high-level CEO roundtable session titled UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 will take place on Wednesday in New Delhi. This event aims to elevate investment and industrial partnerships between Uttar Pradesh and Japan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with senior ministers and officials from both central and state governments, will engage with ... Read more High-Level CEO Roundtable to Explore Investment Opportunities with Japanese Giants

New Delhi, August 19: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Kotaro Nagasaki, the Governor of Japans Yamanashi Prefecture. Governor Nagasaki is leading a high-level delegation of over 200 Japanese CEOs, business leaders, industry representatives, and policymakers. This delegation has arrived in India to participate in the ... Read more Union Minister Piyush Goyal and CM Yogi Welcome Yamanashi Governor

New Delhi, August 19: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has made significant strides against an international drug trafficking network operating illegally in the country. In a recent operation, five foreign nationals, including a woman, were arrested, and drugs valued at approximately 15 crores were seized. According to an NCB official, the operation yielded 14.787 kilograms ... Read more NCB Busts International Drug Syndicate, Arrests Five Foreign Nationals in Major Operation

New Delhi, August 19: The Delhi governments ambitious Delhi Lakshmi Scheme will begin distributing letters to eligible women for monthly financial assistance on August 26. This event will take place at the Talkatora Stadium. During the event, qualified women will receive official letters confirming their enrollment in the scheme. Starting September 1, funds will be ... Read more Delhis Lakshmi Scheme to Disburse Financial Aid to Women Starting August 26

New Delhi, August 19: The Supreme Court has denied a request to halt the method of execution by hanging in the country. The court has allowed the government and other relevant parties to discuss and explore alternative methods of execution that are practical and scientifically validated, apart from hanging. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath ... Read more Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Death Penalty by Hanging

Bengaluru, August 19: Bengaluru police have successfully dismantled a gang involved in luxury car theft, arresting two suspects, including a woman. The police recovered a Toyota Fortuner valued at 3.5 million, which had been stolen from a hotel parking lot in Bengaluru. According to police reports, the complainant, a resident of Chennai, arrived in Bengaluru ... Read more Bengaluru Police Bust Luxury Car Theft Gang, Two Arrested Including a Woman

Patna, August 19: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced significant updates regarding the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) 4.0, aimed at hiring teachers for primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary schools. According to the notification, recruitment has been announced for 32,388 teaching positions. However, the official BPSC exam calendar mentions a total of 46,595 ... Read more Major Changes Announced for Teacher Recruitment Exam in Bihar

Chandigarh, August 19: The Haryana government has significantly increased employment opportunities for former Agniveers. The government has introduced a 20% horizontal reservation for direct recruitment in specific positions. Additionally, there is a 5% horizontal reservation for other Group-C positions and a 1% reservation for Group-B positions related to skill specialization. These directives were issued on ... Read more Haryana Expands Job Opportunities for Former Agniveers

Mumbai, August 19: Amid discussions surrounding the BJPs new team and the ongoing Vande Mataram controversy, ministers Pankaja Munde and Chhagan Bhujbal have responded to recent speculations. Munde praised the inclusion of women in the new BJP team, while Bhujbal dismissed rumors regarding Chief Minister Devendra Fadnaviss potential shift to central politics, stating there are ... Read more Bhujbal Dismisses Speculations on Fadnaviss Move to Central Politics

Kolkata, August 19: West Bengals Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh has recently alleged that during the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime, numerous tea garden lands in North Bengal were sold illegally. He claims that the proceeds from these unlawful sales were funneled into the TMC party fund. Ghosh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Siliguri, made ... Read more West Bengal Minister Accuses TMC of Corruption in Tea Gardens

Abuja, August 19: A group of armed assailants attacked a community in Plateau State, Central Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of nearly 30 people and injuring several others, local media reported on Tuesday. According to Vanguard newspaper, the assault occurred when heavily armed gunmen invaded homes in the Binpar community of the Mangu Local Government ... Read more Gunmen Attack Community in Central Nigeria, Leaving Nearly 30 Dead

Bhubaneswar, August 19: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati urged corporate leaders on Tuesday to think beyond mere legal compliance and view Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an opportunity to be responsible partners in the development of Odisha. Addressing the national seminar on Bridge Bharat Conclave 2026 focused on Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Issues and Challenges, ... Read more Odisha Governor Urges Corporates to Go Beyond Compliance in CSR Efforts