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Priyanka Chopra Remembers Father Ashok Chopra on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked the birth anniversary of her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, by sharing a touching memory of him with her followers. Priyanka posted a photograph of her father on her Instagram Story, remembering the former Indian Army doctor with a brief but emotional birthday message. Dr…

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India Drives Asia-Pacific Office Leasing With Over 70% Share in First Half of 2026

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific’s office real estate market during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of total office leasing across the region, according to a latest Colliers report. The Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 report said office leasing…

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Indian Aviation Outlook: International Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery as Domestic Demand Slows

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India’s aviation industry may witness a gradual improvement in international passenger demand in the coming months, even as the domestic market faces a period of moderation, according to an assessment by brokerage firm Equirus. International operations recorded a sequential improvement during August, with passenger traffic handled by Indian carriers estimated…

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Tamil Nadu Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders and Wider Free Bus Travel for Women

Chennai, August 24, 2026; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a major expansion of the state’s welfare measures, including three free LPG cylinders every year for eligible women-headed households and broader free bus travel for women and transgender persons. Under the newly introduced ‘Annapoorani Super 6’ scheme, eligible families will receive…

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Parandur Airport Row Deepens as DMK Warns of Economic Setback

Chennai, August 24, 2026; The political dispute over the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport intensified on Monday after former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK MLA Thangam Thennarasu criticised the state government’s decision to abandon the project, warning that the move could have wider economic consequences for Tamil Nadu. Thennarasu argued that Parandur had been selected only…

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R Ashoka Accuses Karnataka Government of Suppressing BJP Protest Over Nagendra

Bengaluru, August 24, 2026; Tensions rose outside Vidhana Soudha on Monday after BJP leaders attempting to march into the state legislature were stopped by police during a protest seeking the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra. Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka alleged that police used excessive force against BJP workers and leaders who…

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Rakesh Gangwal Pledges ₹300 Crore More for IIT Kanpur Medical School

Kanpur, August 24, 2026; IIT Kanpur alumnus and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has announced an additional contribution of ₹300 crore to support the expansion of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at the institute. The latest commitment takes Gangwal’s total contribution towards the school to ₹400 crore, following his earlier donation of ₹100…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Remembers Arun Jaitley on Death Anniversary, Calls His Legacy an Inspiration

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday paid tribute to former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his sixth death anniversary, recalling his contribution to public life, governance and economic reforms. Gupta offered floral tributes to the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and remembered his long political career, from…

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Universities Must Evolve with Gen Z Needs While Balancing Quality, Access and Relevance: Education Leaders

Faridabad, 23 August 2026: The need for universities to evolve with the changing expectations of Gen Z while expanding access to higher education and maintaining quality, research and relevance came into focus at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. Acharya Balkrishna, Chancellor, University of Patanjali, along with senior education leaders, shared perspectives on…

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Delhi Plans Interstate Transfer of High-Risk Undertrials to Tighten Prison Security

New Delhi, August 23, 2026; The Delhi government is considering a major prison-security measure under which gang members, organised crime suspects and other high-risk undertrial prisoners could be moved to jails in other states. The proposal is aimed at preventing hardened criminals from continuing to operate their networks from inside Delhi’s prisons and reducing the…

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