Kolkata, August 19, 2026; A major fire at a hotel complex on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata claimed nine lives, including that of a child, early Wednesday, prompting Kolkata Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to determine how the blaze started and whether safety regulations were followed. The fire broke out around…
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Gurugram: The Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Gurugram, celebrated its 43rd Foundation Day on Tuesday, bringing together former heads of the institution to commemorate its journey and contribution to public administration. Five former Directors General including R.S. Dalal, Shiv Raman Gaur, S.P. Gupta, Chandra Lekha Mukherjee and R.C. Bidhan attended the programme and shared…
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New Delhi : A special discussion on the book “Shatayu Sangh and Women’s Participation” was organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Ranchi, as part of the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The discussion focused on women’s role in nation-building, the Indian family system, social values and the changing role of women in contemporary…
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Faridabad: Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha directed revenue officials to ensure the timely disposal of pending and reopened complaints received through the CM Window, Jan Samvad and Samadhan Camps. Reviewing the status of grievances, Action Taken Reports (ATRs), mutations and property-related cases, he said delays would be taken seriously and accountability fixed in pending matters. Officials…
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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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