New Delhi, August 18, 2026; Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the use of the term “dimagi Naxal”, arguing that questioning the government or raising concerns about the system should not be equated with such a label. Kejriwal made the remarks while targeting…
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Dubai, August 18, 2026; Indian-origin finance professional Lakshmanan Meyyappan has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after qualifying as the world’s youngest male chartered accountant at just 16 years and 170 days of age. Meyyappan completed his professional qualification in Dubai on June 30, 2021, according to Guinness World Records. Born on January…
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Mumbai, August 18, 2026; Haryana will showcase its investment potential before leading domestic and international investors through the ‘Happening Haryana’ roadshow in Mumbai on August 23 and 24. The two-day outreach programme will highlight Haryana’s growing industrial ecosystem, connectivity, infrastructure and investor-friendly policies. The state government is expected to engage with business leaders and prospective…
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New Delhi, August 18, 2026; Pithadhishwar of Shri Bageshwar Dham, Pt. Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, recently reviewed ‘Abhivyakti’, a poetry collection authored by Dr. R.N. Singh, National Executive President of the Yamuna Rakshak Dal. Dr. R.N. Singh personally presented a copy of the booklet to Pt. Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during the meeting. After going through the…
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Bengaluru, August 18, 2026; Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday urged political leaders in Tamil Nadu to refrain from commenting on the administration of another state amid growing controversy over the deaths of three Tamil-origin men in Chamarajanagar district. The remarks came after Tamil Nadu leaders demanded a thorough investigation into the August 15…
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New Delhi, August 18, 2026; Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member Pawan Khera has hit back at US President Donald Trump after the latter referred to India’s election procedures while advocating the passage of legislation on voter eligibility in the United States. Khera took to social media to make a pointed remark aimed at…
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Hassan, August 18, 2026; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday criticised the Congress over the controversy surrounding the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party’s Independence Day programme, urging political leaders to show greater respect for the national song. Kumaraswamy said national symbols should remain above political disagreements and maintained that Vande Mataram deserves respect…
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Verna, Goa, August 18, 2026; Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp political offensive against the BJP and RSS during a public gathering in South Goa, questioning their role in India’s freedom movement and accusing the ruling party of undermining political stability in Goa. Kharge also took a direct swipe at Union Home Minister Amit…
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Gorakhpur, August 18, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday participated in a conference of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) personnel in Gorakhpur and announced the rollout of a cashless medical facility aimed at strengthening healthcare support for members of the force. The Chief Minister said the welfare of personnel serving the state must…
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Kanpur, August 18, 2026; A wage dispute involving 423 contract workers at Ordnance Factory, Kanpur, has been settled following intervention by the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Kanpur, bringing relief to employees awaiting payment of their dues. The workers were engaged through Immense Manpower Pvt. Ltd. at the establishment operated by Advanced Weapons and Equipment India…
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