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24 Aug 2026
TL;DR

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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
TL;DR

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.

24 Aug 2026
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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.

24 Aug 2026
TL;DR

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.

24 Aug 2026
TL;DR

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.

23 Aug 2026
Delhi

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.

23 Aug 2026
China

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.

23 Aug 2026
Jaipur

After CJP workers attacked at school, Rajasthan orders new building

The Rajasthan government has ordered the construction of a new school building at Rampura.

23 Aug 2026
Arunachal Pradesh

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.

23 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

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.

23 Aug 2026
Bay of Bengal

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.

22 Aug 2026
Bay of Bengal

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.

22 Aug 2026
Ministry Of Home Affairs

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.

22 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

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.

22 Aug 2026
Delhi

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.

22 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Of India

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.

22 Aug 2026
Bar Council of India

'₹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.

22 Aug 2026
Ashok Gehlot

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.

22 Aug 2026
Delhi

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.

22 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

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.

22 Aug 2026
Delhi

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.

22 Aug 2026
Mohan Bhagwat

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).

22 Aug 2026
iPhone

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.

21 Aug 2026
Delhi

'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.

21 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

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.

21 Aug 2026
Air Pollution

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.

21 Aug 2026
Mahatma Gandhi

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.

21 Aug 2026
Hemant Soren

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.

21 Aug 2026
Bangladesh

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.

21 Aug 2026
Delhi Police

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.

21 Aug 2026
Delhi

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.

21 Aug 2026
Jaipur

'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.

21 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

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.

21 Aug 2026
Maharashtra

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.

21 Aug 2026
Ayodhya

'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.

21 Aug 2026
Mumbai

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.

21 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh

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.

21 Aug 2026
Lucknow

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.

21 Aug 2026
Mahatma Gandhi

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.

21 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh

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.

21 Aug 2026
China

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.

21 Aug 2026
Chandigarh

'Bandi Singh' protesters call for Punjab shutdown today

A Sikh organization has called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday.

21 Aug 2026
Aadhaar

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.

20 Aug 2026
ICICI Bank

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.

20 Aug 2026
New Delhi

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.

20 Aug 2026
Jharkhand High Court

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.

20 Aug 2026
Delhi

'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.

20 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court

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.

20 Aug 2026
IIT Madras

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.

20 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Of India

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.

20 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

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.

20 Aug 2026
West Bengal

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.

20 Aug 2026
BRICS

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.

20 Aug 2026
Muzaffarnagar

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.

20 Aug 2026
Aadhaar

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.

20 Aug 2026
Jammu And Kashmir

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.

20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya

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.

19 Aug 2026
Delhi Police

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.

19 Aug 2026
Amit Shah

'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.

19 Aug 2026
Delhi

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).

19 Aug 2026
Indian Government

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.