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Rajasthan to invest ₹12,500cr upgrading government schools over 3 years
Nearly 70% of Rajasthan's government school buildings need major repairs, with 611 schools lacking buildings. The state has announced a Rs 12,500-crore plan to address the issue.
Police probe possible family dispute after Sambhajinagar cliff deaths
A mother's cryptic social media post referencing family disputes and property issues has prompted police to reexamine the deaths of three family members in Maharashtra.
Fuel prices steady in major Indian cities despite crude dip
Fuel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other cities remained unchanged on 24 August as global crude oil prices slipped, with Brent crude trading around $93.43 per barrel.
Amnesty says Delhi police used excessive force in NET-UG protests
Amnesty International reported police used pellet guns, tear gas, and electric shock devices against protesters in Delhi and Bihar, violating international law.
Karnataka draft electoral rolls to remove 10.7 million names Aug24
Karnataka's draft electoral rolls, set for August 24 release, will exclude over 1.07 crore voters following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process targeting ASDDO categories.
Kerala prepares for record Onam liquor sales after ₹970.74cr year
Kerala's liquor sales are projected to surpass previous records this Onam, with the Kerala State Beverages Corporation stocking up across its 289 outlets statewide.
Government approves 3 part-time non-official directors to RBI central board
The Centre has appointed Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew, and Janmejaya Kumar Sinha as part-time directors on RBI’s central board for a four-year term.
India sets semaglutide quality standards after March 20 patent expiry
India is drafting national quality benchmarks for semaglutide, a key ingredient in diabetes and weight-loss drugs, to ensure safety, purity, and regulatory compliance.
Indian government to roll out 'Kanda Express' amid onion surge
Onion prices have risen sharply, with retail rates up by 45% from last year. To curb costs, the government will deploy Kanda Express trains starting Monday.
Three in Delhi caught faking CBI raid at businessman's house
A group impersonating CBI officers attempted to raid a businessman's home in Rohini but was thwarted at the gate, leading to the arrest of three suspects by Delhi Police.
Punjab Police on high alert over Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti threat
Intelligence agencies have issued a high alert in Punjab, warning of potential attacks on military installations by Pakistan-based operatives linked to the Shahzad Bhatti network.
Bay of Bengal low brings rain Monday in south Bengal
A new low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to south West Bengal, with scattered showers expected in Kolkata from Monday.
Transgender police trainee Avantika Sindhu found dead at Munger camp
A transgender constable, Avantika Sindhu, was found hanging in a bathroom at the BSAP-9 camp in Bihar's Munger. Police are investigating the circumstances.
Six people including 2 MLAs injured near Delhi PWD office
Two MLAs, including Anil Jha from Kirari, were among six people injured after two cars collided near the PWD office in central Delhi on Sunday night.
MLAs Anil Jha and Abhay Patel injured in Delhi crash
Two MLAs and four others sustained minor injuries after a Swift car crossed a divider and collided with an Innova in central Delhi's IP Estate area on Sunday night.
Pregnant Defence staffer dies by suicide, in-laws accused of harassment
A 30-year-old pregnant Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Defence, Naziya Khanam, died by suicide at her home in Delhi's Dwarka on August 21, India Today reported.
Mutual interest test must be met: Jaishankar on neighborly relations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized that India's relations with its neighbors should be based on mutual interests.
After CJP workers attacked at school, Rajasthan orders new building
The Rajasthan government has ordered the construction of a new school building at Rampura.
Delhi wakes up to light rains, mist
Delhi woke up to light rains on Sunday, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.
FIR filed against Dipke for illegal entry into school
An FIR has been filed against Abhijeet Dipke, the convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), for allegedly entering a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district without permission.
Rescue operations on after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha's Paradip coast on Saturday.
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha.
Mumbai received over 8,000 pothole complaints this monsoon
Mumbai's monsoon season has brought back the city's notorious pothole problem.
Indians flying abroad won't require physical boarding passes from September
Starting September 1, passengers flying out of Indian airports will no longer need a physical boarding pass.
Hyderabad: 7-story under-construction building collapses; 2 dead, several injured
A seven-story under-construction building in Anjaiah Nagar, Hyderabad, collapsed on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured.
Government issues advisory as swine flu cases rise in Delhi-NCR
The Ministry of Health has advised people to seek medical attention if they show any symptoms of H1N1 after the National Capital Territory of Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed a spike in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, popularly known as swine flu.
SC orders refund of ₹5cr fine on Art of Living
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund the ₹5 crore fine imposed on the Art of Living Foundation, setting aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had held the foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains.
'₹150cr council funds diverted': Bar Council co-chairman demands chairman's resignation
The Bar Council of India (BCI) co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy has written to Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, demanding his immediate resignation.
Amid CJP 'inspections,' 611 Rajasthan schools found operating without buildings
The Rajasthan government told the Legislative Assembly on Friday that 611 government schools in the state were running without their own buildings.
In-laws beat Adobe techie to death after fight with wife
A 31-year-old software engineer, Vinay Gupta, was allegedly beaten to death by his in-laws at his home in Delhi's Nihal Vihar on Saturday.
Flies, cockroaches found: Maharashtra FDA suspends McDonald's, 12 others' licenses
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licenses of several establishments, including a McDonald's outlet in Mumbai.
Repeal SC/ST Act: Why Jantar Mantar is seeing new protest
A large number of people from unreserved classes, mostly young men, gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday to protest against the caste-based reservation system.
India slams US body for recommending sanctions against RSS
India has slammed the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for recommending sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Son jumps off cliff over unpaid iPhone EMIs, parents follow
An 18-year-old boy, Kunal, and his parents died after a standoff on a hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday.
'Proportional response': MEA on bulldozer action outside Pakistan High Commission
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has justified the demolition of unauthorized structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.
Video after MP son's Aston Martin runs over woman surfaces
A 26-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a speeding Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad on August 16.
Delhi bans construction from December 10 to January 20
The Delhi government has announced a complete ban on construction activities from December 10 to January 20.
Gandhi's handwritten notes auctioned for ₹16.2cr in Mumbai
A rare collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a whopping $1.69 million (around ₹16.2cr) at an auction in Mumbai, reported the BBC.
Jharkhand student leaders accuse government of 'deceit' over exam cancellations
Student leaders in Jharkhand have accused the Hemant Soren-led government of "deceit" after the Jharkhand High Court stayed its decision to cancel appointments made through the 11th and 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations.
Rashtrapati Bhavan announces Tarique Rahman's visit, then quickly recalls statement
The Rashtrapati Bhawan has withdrawn its official statement on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to New Delhi less than an hour after its release.
Delhi Police allows 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at Ramlila Ground
The Delhi Police has granted permission for a protest under the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" at Ramlila Ground on Friday.
H1N1 cases on rise in Delhi, no cause for panic
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are witnessing a spike in H1N1, also known as swine flu. The increase comes amid humid and changing weather conditions.
'Urban naxals': CJP team attacked, chased out of Rajasthan village
A team of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was attacked during a school inspection in Jaipur's Rampura Kanwarpura village on Friday.
Liquor bottles, fake students: Dipke's serious allegations against Maharashtra school
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has leveled serious allegations against a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district.
Maharashtra: Over 1,200 drivers fail mandatory Marathi language test
A statewide drive in Maharashtra has found that over 1,200 taxi and autorickshaw drivers failed a mandatory Marathi language test, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said.
'Completely baseless': Nripendra Misra denies rift allegations with Champat Rai
Nripendra Misra, the chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, has dismissed media reports of an internal conflict over the construction of the Ayodhya temple.
Transgender 'hypnotizes' Mumbai air hostess after sprinkling water, rapes her
A 25-year-old air hostess in Mumbai was allegedly raped by a man posing as a transgender person.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of India in the next few days.
India-Nepal to use drones for mapping encroachments along 'Dasgaja' areas
India and Nepal have decided to use drones for mapping encroachments in the "Dasgaja" areas, the 10-yard strip of no-man's-land along the international border.
Gandhi's handwritten notes sold for ₹16.2cr at Saffronart auction
A collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a record ₹16.2 crore at a recent auction organized by Mumbai-based Saffronart.
Vizag boy dies after teacher slap; what really happened
A six-year-old student of Little Garden School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, died under mysterious circumstances on Thursday, shortly after he was slapped by his teacher for not completing his homework.
China, not Pakistan, is India's main strategic competitor: Ex-Army chief
Former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane has warned that China, and not Pakistan, will be India's main strategic competitor in the future.
'Bandi Singh' protesters call for Punjab shutdown today
A Sikh organization has called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday.
Voter ID update: 5 documents you need
Updating your voter ID can be a daunting task, but with the right documents in hand, it can be a breeze.
SBI employee shoots wife, sister before killing himself
In a shocking incident, a State Bank of India (SBI) employee allegedly shot his wife outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Thursday.
SC forms 5-member high-powered inquiry committee to probe police excesses
The Supreme Court has formed a five-member High-Powered Inquiry Committee (HPIC) to probe the recent violence during student protests in New Delhi and other parts of India.
Jharkhand HC stays state government's order canceling JPSC exams, appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order canceling the 11th and 13th JPSC exams and appointments this week.
'My 3,000 men roaming freely': Pakistan gangster challenges Modi government
Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terror operative Shahzad Bhatti has challenged the Indian government's claims of a major crackdown on his network.
Tarun Tejpal moves SC against conviction in 2013 rape case
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has moved the Supreme Court, challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
IIT Madras will now offer MBBS, MD degrees, says director
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti has announced plans to launch a school of medical sciences at the institute.
Malls, hospitals could lose power, water if this rule disobeyed
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions for the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, expressing concerns over the huge amount of solid waste generated and the lack of civic sense in its management and disposal.
Telangana principal stabbed 27 times; 'babu' word cracks case
Two Class 10 students from a private school in Hyderabad have been apprehended for allegedly killing their principal, Roopa Reddy.
Bengal cabinet approves state's first dedicated 'anti-terrorist squad'
The West Bengal Cabinet has approved the formation of a dedicated Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).
'Are you cockroaches, lions?' Kerala VC asks; students stay silent
Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal has sparked a controversy with his remarks at the "Vijayatharakam" program in Thiruvananthapuram on August 18.
Smooth traffic, strong civic upkeep: Delhi L-G directs BRICS preparations
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed all relevant agencies to ensure smooth traffic and security management for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026.
Judge awarded 22 death sentences; now 100 murder cases reassigned
As many as 100 murder cases pending before Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravikumar Diwakar have been transferred to the Court of the District and Sessions judge in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.
How to change your name after marriage in India
In India, changing your name after marriage is common, but it can be a bit complicated. The process involves several steps and documentation, which can vary from state to state.
India dismantles barricades, bollards outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi
Indian authorities have removed unauthorized structures and queue-management barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
Meghalaya students' protest turns violent; vehicles, Vivekananda, Netaji statues vandalized
A black-flag motorcycle rally organized by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) turned violent in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Wednesday, with protesters allegedly vandalizing statues of Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and setting at least two government vehicles on fire.
3 killed after CNG cylinder explodes at Delhi fuel pump
Three people were killed after a CNG cylinder of a truck exploded at a fuel station in Tikri Kalan, Delhi, on Wednesday while it was being filled.
'J&K important part of India': US envoy Gor in Srinagar
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, called Jammu and Kashmir an "important part of India" after his meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Rocket-launchers linked to suspected Manipur militants destroyed in Delhi: Report
A joint operation is currently underway in Delhi's Narela to destroy rocket launchers recovered in connection with the arrest of two suspected militants in Manipur.
After not allowing CJP-led protests, Vijay government revokes controversial order
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, has revoked a controversial order issued to educational institutions to stop students from participating in protests organized by Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Modi government might allow trial runs on highways before inauguration
The Indian government is considering a new approach to highway launches, following several cases of newly constructed stretches developing cracks, potholes, and other issues, as per TOI.