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Indian Navy set to commission two advanced stealth frigates in Vizag
(RNS, 26-08-25) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to preside over the commissioning of two multi-mission stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command here by the Indian Navy on Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025
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MP Police introduces QR codes for complaints to ensure peaceful Ganesh Utsav, Eid Milad in Khandwa
Eyeing to ensure incident free and peaceful Ganesh Utsav and Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi, the police have introduced a QR Code-based quick response system in the communally sensitive Khandwa district of southwestern Madhya Pradesh.
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August 27, 2025
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J&K government takes over 215 schools linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami, Opposition slams move
In a major decision, the Omar Abdullah government has ordered the takeover of managing committees of 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (Jel) and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT) in Jammu and Kashmir. The move has been criticised by the opposition Peoples Conference. According to a government order, the intelligence Agencies have identified a number of schools which were found to be directly or indirectly affiliated with the banned organisation Jamat-e-Islami (Jel)/Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). “The validity of the managing committee of 215 such schools has expired and have been reported adversely upon by the intelligence agencies,” it states.
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August 24, 2025
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Uttarakhand: Cloudburst hits Chamoli; SDM's residence damaged, two feared dead
A devastating cloudburst struck Tharali town in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district shortly after midnight on Friday, unleashing a torrent of water and debris that inundated the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's (SDM) residence, the Tehsil complex, and numerous homes.
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August 24, 2025
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Rajit Punhani appointed FSSAI chief, Piyush Goyal named mines secretary
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, several senior civil servantshave been shifted to different departments, and some promoted.
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August 24, 2025
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PM Modi heads to Japan, China on four-day trip for bilateral talks, SCO summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day official visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. The trip includes the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo and participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin.
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August 24, 2025
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India, Russia push for balanced trade, Jaishankar seeks removal of barriers
India and Russia on Thursday vowed to expand their bilateral trade in a \"balanced and sustainable manner\" with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlining the need to \"swiftly\" address non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments. The resolve by the two countries to enhance two-way trade, including by increasing Indian exports to Russia, came amid growing estrangement in ties between India and the US over President Donald Trump's policies on trade and tariffs.
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August 22, 2025
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Assam stops Aadhaar for first-time applicants above 18, one-year relief for SC, ST and Tea Tribes
The Assam government on Thursday decided against issuing Aadhaar cards to adults, except for individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and tea garden communities.
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August 22, 2025
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'Lion's roar' in Madurai: Vijay vows statewide fight in 2026 Tamil Nadu polls
Actor-politician Vijay used his party’s second state-level conference at Parapathi in Madurai district on Thursday to launch a sharp political offensive, positioning TVK as an alternative force while attacking all three major players in Tamil Nadu politics, the BJP, DMK and AIADMK.
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August 22, 2025
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Indian student visas for UK decline, immigration detentions double
Indians granted visas to study at UK universities continued a downward trend, with the majority of Indian students opting for postgraduate level qualifications, according to the latest Home Office statistics released on Thursday.
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August 22, 2025
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attacked during Jan Sunwai programme; accused detained
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was reportedly attacked on Wednesday morning during a 'Jan Sunwai' event held at her official residence in Civil Lines, according to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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August 21, 2025
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Expanded search underway to trace missing persons in cloudburst-hit village in J-K's Kishtwar
The expanded search operation continued in this cloudburst-hit village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on the seventh day on Wednesday, officials said, as Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti, chaired a meeting of various agencies after assessing the ground situation.
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August 21, 2025
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Unjustified, says Russia on US pressure on India for buying Russian crude oil
The US pressure on India for its procurement of Russian crude oil is \"unjustified,\" a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday. We are confident that India-Russia energy cooperation will continue notwithstanding the external pressure, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said.
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August 21, 2025
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Centre to build consensus with states in coming weeks on GST reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the next-generation GST reforms is a step towards making India Aatmanirbhar and the central government looks at building consensus with states in the coming weeks.
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August 21, 2025
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Fierce Opposition protests as Amit Shah introduces Bills for removal of PM, CMs, ministers facing serious charges
Union Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday moved three Bills in Lok Sabha for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers arrested on serious criminal charges for 30 days, drawing fierce protests from the Opposition.
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August 21, 2025
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DNA testing to identify victims of Uttarakhand's Dharali disaster as search operations continue
In a sombre development following the devastating rain-induced calamity that struck Dharali and Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, authorities have confirmed that DNA testing will now be the primary method for identifying bodies recovered from beneath 15 to 20 feet of debris.
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August 20, 2025
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Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai: Offices shut; flights, road transport disrupted amid IMD red alert
Torrential rainfall lashed Mumbai on Tuesday, bringing the city to a near standstill as low-lying areas were submerged, local train services delayed, and road traffic severely disrupted. In response to the heavy downpour, authorities shut schools, colleges, and government offices, urging citizens to stay indoors.
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August 20, 2025
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PM Modi will travel to China for SCO Summit: NSA Doval during talks with Wang
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China to attend the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday during his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In his televised opening remarks at a new edition of the Special Representatives’ Dialogue on boundary question, Doval also highlighted the \"new energy and momentum\" in India-China ties as well as peace along the border.
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August 20, 2025
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BJP wins Nainital Panchayat chair by
single vote amid abduction allegations
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August 20, 2025
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Madhya Pradesh: Rain-related mishaps claim five lives in 24 hours in Khandwa, Bhopal and Indore
At least five lives were claimed in separate rain-related incidents across Madhya Pradesh as rains have once again begun intensifying after a short-lived lull.
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August 19, 2025
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Jharkhand: House collapses, over a dozen others develop cracks in Dhanbad land subsidence
In a major land subsidence in Sabri Basti under Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Dhanbad, a house caved in completely, while over a dozen other houses developed cracks.
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August 19, 2025
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NDA's vice-presidential nominee reaches Delhi; meets PM Modi, other leaders
Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan arrived in the national capital on Monday and met leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after he was named as its vice-presidential candidate.
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August 19, 2025
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NHAI sells over 5 lakh annual FASTag passes in four days; Tamil Nadu has most users
The annual FASTag pass rolled out on August 15 has received overwhelming response from users, particularly from two southern states.
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August 19, 2025
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Uttarakhand rains: Jawan's body recovered 13 Days after Dharali disaster; 66 still missing
Rescue teams on Monday made a grim discovery, recovering the body of one of the nine Army jawans who went missing 13 days ago in the devastating rain-induced water disaster that struck Dharali and Harsil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district.
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August 19, 2025
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Himanta Sarma harps on threat to identity; Arunachal CM pushes for green energy
The Northeast celebrated the 79th Independence Day despite calls from militant groups ULFA-Independent and the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland to boycott the event.
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August 17, 2025
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Jharkhand district to raise 1 lakh trained volunteers for emergency medical aid
In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Ramgarh district of Jharkhand will soon have an army of one lakh volunteers named 'Aapda Mitra.' They are trained to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
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August 17, 2025
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Shubhanshu Shukla to return to India on Sunday, to meet PM Modi
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to India on Sunday after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS) and is eager to share his experiences with friends and colleagues back home as ISRO eyes its maiden human spaceflight in 2027.
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August 17, 2025
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BJP Parliamentary Board to meet August 17 to finalise NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate
Giving a final push towards the selection of the consensus candidate for Vice President, members of the BJP Parliamentary Board will convene on the evening of August 17 to finalise the NDA's candidate for the post of Vice President of India.
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August 17, 2025
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CPM says RSS praise a dishonour to martyrs
The CPM said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising RSS in his Independence Day speech is “deeply regrettable”.
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August 17, 2025
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EC 'colluding' with BJP to 'steal' votes in Bihar, alleges RJD's Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of \"colluding\" with the BJP to \"steal\" votes in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year. He also alleged that the poll panel was \"helping BJP leaders secure two voter cards.
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