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Shivraj Chouhan Urges Saints to Build Support for One Nation, One Election

Haridwar, August 23, 2026; Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday called for wider public support for the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework, saying repeated elections consume significant time and resources that could otherwise be used for development. Addressing a gathering of saints at Avadhoot Mandal Ashram in Haridwar, Chouhan said simultaneous elections to…

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Delhi Police Holds Weekly Thana Diwas to Address 1,194 Public Grievances Across Capital

New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Delhi Police conducted its weekly Thana Diwas–Jansunwai programme across police stations in all 15 districts of the national capital on Saturday, providing residents with a direct platform to raise complaints and seek assistance from senior officers. The public outreach exercise, held on August 22 from 10 am to 2 pm,…

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First Goods Train Rolls Out from Nangal Chaudhary Logistics Hub

Narnaul, August 23, 2026; Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday inaugurated a major milestone in the development of the state’s logistics infrastructure by flagging off the first goods train from the newly developed rail yard at the Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub (IMLH) in Nangal Chaudhary, Mahendragarh district. The commencement of rail freight…

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SFI Protest in Ranchi Over FIRs Against Student Agitators

Ranchi, August 23, 2026; The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) organised a demonstration in Ranchi on Sunday, raising concerns over police action during recent student protests and demanding the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against protesters in Jharkhand. SFI National Joint Secretary Aishe Ghosh said the protests had brought greater focus on accountability within the…

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India Face Argentina in Must-Win Hockey World Cup Clash as Semifinal Spot Hangs in Balance

Amstelveen, August 23, 2026; India’s men’s hockey team will have its back against the wall when it takes on Argentina in the final Pool E match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on Monday, with a place in the semifinals still within reach but dependent on a strong result. India’s 1-3 loss to hosts…

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Almonds vs Almond Milk: Which Is Better for Your Health?

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Almond milk is increasingly being used as a dairy-free option in coffee, smoothies, cereals and other everyday meals. However, replacing whole almonds with almond milk does not provide the same nutritional benefits, experts say. Whole almonds and almond milk may come from the same ingredient, but the…

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India Launches Nationwide Cloud and AI Training Drive for 1.5 Lakh Youth

New Delhi, August 23, 2026; The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide programme to expand access to cloud computing and artificial intelligence skills, with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The initiative aims to provide basic cloud and AI learning to 1.5 lakh participants, while 10,000 selected learners will…

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UPSC Mains Essay Paper 2026 Analysis: Moderate Difficulty, Philosophy and Ethics Dominate

New Delhi, August 23, 2026: The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Essay Paper was largely assessed as moderate in difficulty, with a strong emphasis on philosophy, ethics, human values and leadership. The paper also included an International Relations-based topic, while education and decision-making featured prominently in the second section. The essay paper required candidates to…

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Trump Labels Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ as Iran Rejects American Claims

Washington, DC, August 23, 2026; Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday after US President Donald Trump reposted a graphic portraying the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, amid a widening dispute over the waterway and fresh sanctions planned against Tehran. Trump’s latest post on Truth Social has revived…

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INS Sudarshini Reaches Lisbon as India and Portugal Deepen Maritime Cooperation

Lisbon [Portugal], August 23, 2026; India and Portugal are looking to further expand their naval partnership with the arrival of Indian Navy sailing vessel INS Sudarshini in Lisbon as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The Indian Navy’s three-masted sail training ship entered the Tagus River on Saturday, marking another significant stop in…

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