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Delhi High Court Says Centre Must Decide on Social Media Rules for Children

New Delhi, August 21, 2026; The Delhi High Court has declined to intervene in a petition seeking restrictions on children’s use of social media, observing that any decision to ban or regulate such access falls primarily within the policy-making authority of the Central Government. A Bench comprising Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice Manmeet P.…

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Jaipur School Visit Turns Violent as CJP Team, Locals Trade Allegations

Jaipur, August 21, 2026; A dispute over the condition of a government school in Rampura Kanwarpura, Jaipur district, turned tense on Friday after members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged that they were attacked while visiting the premises. CJP members claimed that their delegation faced stone-pelting and physical assault during an inspection of the…

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DMK Questions Vijay’s Changed Stand on Delimitation, Seeks Clarity on Tamil Nadu’s Position

Chennai, August 21, 2026; DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Friday questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay over what he described as a shift in the state government’s position on delimitation, alleging that the change followed Vijay’s recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking on the sidelines of the Southern Zonal Council meeting, Maran…

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Delhi Master Plan 2047 Unveiled: 40 Lakh Affordable Homes, Transit-Oriented Development in Focus

New Delhi, August 20, 2026: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal on Thursday unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047), outlining a long-term roadmap for transforming the national capital into an inclusive, sustainable and future-ready city. The plan was unveiled in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Skill and Health Centres in Moti Nagar

New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a Jan Kaushal Kendra and a Swayam Swasthya Kendra in Moti Nagar, marking an effort to expand access to technology-based skill training and neighbourhood healthcare. The two facilities have been set up with the support of the Madan Lal Khurana Foundation. Speaking…

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Indian B-Schools Shift Focus to Entrepreneurship as Startup Economy Expands

New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India’s rapidly evolving startup landscape is prompting leading business schools to rethink how future management professionals are trained. Institutions that once concentrated primarily on preparing students for conventional corporate careers are increasingly building programmes around entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and new-age business leadership. The change reflects the growing influence of startups…

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Solo Travel Gains Momentum as More Indians Seek Freedom, New Experiences

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Travelling alone is emerging as a growing preference among Indian tourists, particularly younger travellers who are increasingly looking for flexibility, personal space and experiences tailored to their own interests. Unlike conventional group holidays, solo trips allow travellers to decide their destinations, schedules and activities without having to…

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India-Singapore Ministerial Delegation Meets PM Lawrence Wong to Advance Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, August 20, 2026; A high-level Indian ministerial delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana on Thursday, with discussions centred on advancing bilateral economic ties and the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The Indian delegation comprised…

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Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi Reviews Guard of Honour in Delhi, Rajnath Singh to Hold Bilateral Talks

New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday began the Delhi leg of his India visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Manekshaw Centre, where he inspected the Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi also visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in…

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India Sends Fresh Medical Aid to Kabul Hospital, Strengthens Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan

New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan by sending a fresh consignment of medicines and medical supplies to a government-run hospital in Kabul, reaffirming its continued focus on supporting the Afghan people. The Ministry of External Affairs said the latest assistance is aimed at strengthening healthcare services in…

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