New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a wider sporting ecosystem in India, stressing the need to develop disciplines linked to the country’s coastline and mountainous terrain to strengthen its performance at international competitions. Addressing athletes during the ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ through video conferencing, Modi said India must expand its…
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Patna, August 27, 2026; Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday assessed the flood situation along the state’s northern border and reviewed preparedness measures following severe flooding in neighbouring Nepal. Choudhary visited the Gandak River and undertook an aerial assessment of vulnerable areas covering Bagaha, Valmiki Nagar, Bettiah and Motihari. During the inspection, he took…
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Lucknow, August 27, 2026; Uttar Pradesh has intensified surveillance along its Nepal border following severe flash floods in the neighbouring country, with authorities in Maharajganj, Kushinagar and other border areas instructed to remain prepared for any rise in downstream water levels. The state Relief Commissioner’s office has established round-the-clock monitoring in Lucknow to assess developments…
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New Delhi, August 26, 2026; The Delhi Government on Wednesday rolled out the Delhi Lakshmi Yojna at Talkatora Stadium, introducing a monthly financial support of ₹2,500 for eligible women in the national capital. The initiative was formally launched in the presence of Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief…
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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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