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August 22, 2025

PM Modi, Macron Discuss Steps to End Ukraine Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday discussed the Ukraine conflict with French President Emmanuel Macron during a phone call.

1 mins

Asia Cup on, but no bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan: Sports Ministry

The Union Sports Ministry on Thursday ended speculation over India's sporting engagements with Pakistan, announcing a new policy that bars all bilateral competitions between the two nations, while allowing participation in multilateral events such as next month's cricket Asia Cup.

1 mins

PM to unveil Metro, road projects worth ₹5,200 crore in Bengal today

Weeks ahead of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on yet another major infrastructure push in the state.

1 mins

Satish Golcha appointed Delhi Police Commissioner

A day after the alleged attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the national capital, Satish Golcha, a senior IPS officer, was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi, on Thursday.

1 mins

Assam Sets One-Month Deadline for Aadhaar Enrollment Above 18 Years

The Assam government has announced sweeping new restrictions on first-time Aadhaar card applications for individuals above 18 years, a move Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says is aimed at closing avenues for illegal immigrants to secure Indian identity documents.

1 mins

Opposition Candidate BS Reddy Files Nomination for VP Post

Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, the INDIA bloc's nominee for the Vice President of India, filed his nomination papers Thursday.

1 mins

GoM Accepts Two-Slab GST Structure Proposal

A key meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Thursday ended with state finance minister accepting the Centre's plan to reduce the number of tax slabs.

1 mins

China biggest purchaser of Russian oil: EAM on US tariffs

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday asserted that China and the European Union were the biggest purchasers of Russian oil and LNG, not India, and that the logic of the United States singling out the country for secondary tariffs is perplexing.

1 mins

Students Attacked in Kolkata for Speaking Bengali

The incident comes in the backdrop of harassment and attacks on Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states. However, it has taken everyone by surprise that Bengalis are now facing attacks for speaking the Bengali language in West Bengal. One of the students said: \"They said in Hindi that we are 'Bangladeshis'. When we protested, they beat me. They took away my mobile phone. One man even attacked us with knives.\" A senior police officer of Kolkata Police said: \"We have received a complaint in this regard. We are investigating the matter. No one has been arrested so far.\"

1 mins

Farmers trained on sustainable pest control in Mangan

A two-day human resource development programme on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was organised by the Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Gangtok, at Lingchom Community Hall under Kabi block, Mangan, on 19-20 August.

1 mins

Relief for Rangapani: Railways sanctions ROB

After years of demand and repeated agitations by locals, the long-awaited railway over-bridge (ROB) at Rangapani in Siliguri has finally received the green signal.

1 mins

Senior Maoist Leaders Surrender Before Telangana Police

Two senior leaders of the banned Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Telangana Police on Thursday.

1 mins

Snubbed by BRS, Kavitha alleges conspiracy

Dissident BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has alleged a conspiracy against her within the party after former minister Koppula Eshwar replaced her as the honorary president of the workers' union affiliated to the BRS at Singareni collieries.

1 mins

Governor withholding Bills indefinitely will make the legislature defunct: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the implications of Governors indefinitely withholding the Bills passed by State legislatures, warning that such inaction could render a democratically elected legislature - representing the will of the people - \"defunct\".

1 mins

Setback to AIADMK's Palaniswami as Madras HC Recalls Interim Relief

In a setback to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the Madras High Court on Thursday recalled the interim relief it had granted him two days earlier in a case questioning his authority to head the party.

1 mins

Kerala Youth Cong leader quits over sexual harassment case

Following the allegations of a young actress against a young political party leader, accusing him of outraging her modesty through messages, Youth Congress Kerala president Rahul Mamkootathil has resigned from the post.

1 mins

Vijay positions himself as the 'only' alternative to DMK

Launching a blistering attack on PM Modi and CM MK Stalin, actor-turned politician Vijay on Thursday positioned himself as the only alternative to the ruling DMK, reiterating it as the prime political enemy, and asserted that his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) will never align directly or indirectly with the fascist BJP.

2 mins

Jat leader Sona Ram Chaudhary passes away

Prominent Jat leader and a multi-term ex Lok Sabha Member Col Sona Ram Chaudhary passed away at a hospital in New Delhi following a massive cardiac attack late Wednesday night.

1 mins

Ahead of polls, CM Nitish Kumar faces minority ire at Madrasa event

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced severe protest from Madrasa teachers at the centenary celebration of Bihar State Madrasa Education Board in Patna on Thursday as the educators accused the government of long-standing neglect and unfulfilled promises.

1 mins

Cong Slams ECI over SIR of Bihar's electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Thursday reiterated his party's criticism of the Election Commission of India over its decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls.

1 mins

Faulty SIR in Bihar is like exposing voter list, democracy to termites

Former Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday trained his guns on the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and stated that lapses in the preparation of the voter list is a threat to democracy.

1 mins

Accused in Mumbai's Mithi river scam arrested, remanded in police custody

In a breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police arrested Shersingh Rathod, a contractor from Borivali, today morning.

1 mins

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets India's first ISS astronaut, Grp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS), 21 August.

1 mins

INS Tamal makes port call at Souda Bay, Greece, during return voyage to India

INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, during her return passage to India post commissioning in Russia.

1 mins

Curtains on Monsoon Session of Parliament as both Houses adjourned sine die

The Monsoon session of Parliament came to a close on Thursday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha being adjourned sine die.

1 mins

Shibu Soren's life to be part of Jharkhand school curriculum from 2026

From 2026, students in Jharkhand schools will study the life and struggles of \"Dishom Guru\" Shibu Soren as part of their syllabus.

1 mins

Raut: NDA doubts its VP candidate getting majority

Rajnath Singh & Devendra Fadnavis called Uddhav Thackeray, requesting him to vote (for Radhakrishnan). He must have requested other parties (as well) SANJAY RAUT

2 mins

India will seek to shape the global AI order

When India hosts the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, it will not just be another global meeting on artificial intelligence.

4 mins

US-Korea Summit Must Go Beyond Tariffs

Next week, there will be a summit meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump in Washington.

3 mins

Property dealer shot dead in broad daylight in Varanasi

A 54-year-old property dealer, Mahendra Gautam, was killed in a daylight attack in the Sarnath area of Varanasi on Thursday morning.

1 mins

Mayawati Opposes 130th Constitution Amendment Bill

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has strongly opposed the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday.

1 mins

Dhemaji Court awards death penalty to Rintu Sharma for 2021 murder of college student Nandita Saikia

In a significant verdict, the Dhemaji District and Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced Rintu Sharma to death for the brutal murder of 21-year-old college student Nandita Saikia, bringing closure to a case that had shocked Assam and sparked widespread outrage in 2021.

1 mins

Meghalaya CEO issues show-cause notices to four political parties for inactivity

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Meghalaya, BDR Tiwari, has issued show-cause notices to four registered political parties that have remained inactive in the state's electoral process for over six years.

1 mins

Judges & ECI Are Threatened by the Opposition Today: UPCM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday slammed the Opposition for allegedly intimidating judges for giving fair verdicts and leveling allegations against Constitutional institutions like Election Commission of India (ECI).

2 mins

Akhilesh, ECI Spar Over Affidavits and Alleged Voter List Irregularities

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of mishandling affidavits related to large-scale voter deletions during the 2022 Assembly polls, sparking a fresh round of confrontation with the poll body.

1 mins

Mughals looted, Brits ruined and Cong erased Indian identity: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attacked the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, saying that first India was looted by the Mughals, then the British destroyed it and whatever was left, the Congress and the SP created a new scene of destruction and created an identity crisis for the country.

1 mins

Judge Frank Caprio, known for compassionate rulings, dies at 88:

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of Caught in Providence, has died.

1 mins

Pakistan in Deep Economic Crisis With 44.7 Pc Population Below Poverty Line

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture. The convergence of poverty, unemployment, demographic pressure and inequality reflects a deeply rooted crisis with far-reaching consequences for a country in which 44.7 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line, according to an article in the Pakistan Observer newspaper.

2 mins

Uganda to take US deportees

Kampala, 21 August

1 mins

Texas House Passes Trump Maps

The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander that launched weeks of protests by Democrats and a widening national battle over redistricting.

1 mins

China, Pakistan to launch new economic corridor projects

Pakistan and China pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship program of China's Belt and Road Initiative, officials said.

1 mins

Russian strike on Ukraine kills 1, injures 15

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday, while a recent diplomatic push to stop the three-year war is trying to gain momentum.

1 mins

Israel approves West Bank-splitting settlement

Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights groups say could destroy hopes for a future Palestinian state.

2 mins

Nifty falls below 25,100 on profit booking

The stock market continued gaining momentum for the sixth consecutive day.

2 mins

Jaishankar Encourages Russian Companies to Engage 'More Intensively' With India Amid Tariff Tensions With USA

Noting that India-Russia partnership is simultaneously experiencing consolidation as well as exploring new domains and opportunities, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Russian companies to engage \"more intensively\" with their Indian counterparts.

2 mins

CCPA fines Rapido ₹10 lakh for false ads

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Rapido (Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd.) for publishing misleading advertisements and engaging in unfair trade practices.

1 mins

ESIC adds 19.37 lakh new members in June

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has reported a significant expansion in social security coverage with the addition of 19.37 lakh new employees in June 2025, according to provisional payroll data released by the corporation.

1 mins

Private sector economy records fastest growth, PMI index rises to 65.2

The private sector economy recorded its fastest growth with the headline HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rising over four points to 65.2 from 61.1 in July, data by S&P Global said.

1 mins

Adani Realty likely to begin pre-bookings for Mumbai's Khatau Mill residential project

Adani Realty plans to announce pre-bookings for its 27-acres premium residential project located at the historic Khatau Mill land, off the Western Express Highway, in Borivali East, Mumbai, according to housing market sources.

1 mins

Nearly 60,000 SC/ST MSMEs onboarded on GeM: MoS

The Centre has stepped up efforts to digitally empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including those led by Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs, through a series of e-commerce and online marketing initiatives.

1 mins

Historic food practices for the everyday Bengali

Food is one of the founding steps for a society to function properly.

2 mins

The critical link: Obesity and diabetes

In today's fast-paced world, the silent epidemic of obesity is sweeping across India, closely intertwined with the alarming rise of diabetes.

1 mins

Shikarawalla Mohsin sets Khelo India Water Sports Festival alive with dream gold

From rowing a Shikara across the shimmering waters of Dal Lake to standing tall as a national champion, 17-year-old Mohsin Ali Kand has scripted a fairytale rise that has electrified Jammu and Kashmir.

2 mins

Rahane relinquishes Mumbai captaincy ahead of 2025-26 season

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has given up the captaincy of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season, saying he believes \"it's the right time to groom a new leader\".

1 mins

Trevor Manuel Appointed Chair of 2027 ICC WC Organising Committee

Former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel was on Thursday appointed chair of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) board for the 2027 ICC World Cup.

1 mins

Salima to lead Indian women's hockey team at Asia Cup

Seasoned midfielder Salima Tete (photo) will continue to lead the Indian women's hockey team as it gears up for the Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China, from 5 to 14 September.

1 mins

Ajay Singh Re-elected BFI Chief for Third Straight Term

Incumbent Ajay Singh was on Thursday re-elected president of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third straight term, securing a comprehensive 40-26 victory over former Olympian boxer Jaslal Pradhan of Sikkim in the long-delayed elections.

1 mins

32 Maharashtra players, and 2 titles highlight PKL-12 dominance

Maharashtra has long been known as a hotbed for Kabaddi and will have the second-most representation in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

1 mins

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