New Delhi, August 26, 2026; Global crude oil prices are likely to stay firm in the near term before declining next year as oil production in the Middle East gradually returns to normal, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. The EIA has projected the average Brent crude price at…
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New Delhi, August 26, 2026; The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for increased caution amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) infections during the monsoon, while reassuring the public that there is no indication of a new or unusually dangerous strain. The medical body said H1N1 cases are being detected across several parts…
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New Delhi, August 26, 2026; The Delhi government has decided to take measures to keep onion and sugar prices under control if market rates witness a further increase, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said after reviewing the availability and pricing of the two essential commodities. A review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assessed the…
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Patna, August 26, 2026; Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced a series of measures focused on improving women’s safety, mobility and economic independence, including the rollout of the ‘Police Didi’ campaign across educational institutions. Under the new initiative, women police officers and personnel will be assigned to schools, colleges and other educational campuses…
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Thiruvananthapuram, August 26, 2026; Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday took part in an Onam programme organised by the Snehasandram Charitable Trust in Thiruvananthapuram, describing the occasion as one of the most significant moments of his Onam visit. The trust was established by mothers of children with disabilities and operates with support from the public.…
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Lucknow, August 26, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched the ‘Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra’, a new initiative aimed at providing greater mobility and convenience to elderly women across the state. Under the scheme, women aged 60 years and above will be able to travel free of cost on Uttar Pradesh government…
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Bengaluru, August 26, 2026; The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government not to undertake any demolition, land-related coercive action or tree cutting in the proposed Bidadi Township project area without prior permission from the court. Justice R Nataraj passed the direction while hearing a petition filed by four farmers challenging the land acquisition…
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Hyderabad, August 26, 2026; AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having historically opposed the Constitution and questioned their position on Manusmriti. Speaking at a Jalsa-e-Rahmatul-lil-Alameen at Darussalam during the observance of the 1501st Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Owaisi referred to the adoption of…
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New Delhi, August 26, 2026; BJP leader Anil Baluni has sought the establishment of Central Schools in four locations of Uttarakhand to expand access to quality education for students in the state’s hill regions. Baluni met Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and raised the issue during their meeting. He also conveyed his greetings to Joshi…
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Panchkula, August 26, 2026; Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini felicitated the state’s Commonwealth Games-2026 medal winners at a ceremony in Panchkula, recognising their performances at the Glasgow Games. The Chief Minister congratulated Haryana’s athletes who contributed to India’s medal tally and praised all the players who represented the country at the international sporting event.…
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