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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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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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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London [UK], August 23, 2026; The University of London is exploring plans to establish an academic campus in Hyderabad, potentially opening new avenues for international education and research in Telangana. The development emerged during a high-level interaction between the Telangana Rising delegation and representatives of the University of London at Senate House in London. The…
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Ahmedabad, August 23, 2026; India’s journey in space exploration has evolved from modest beginnings to global leadership, ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said while addressing the third National Space Day celebrations in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Recalling the early years of India’s space programme, Narayanan said the country’s scientists once had to transport rocket components on…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India’s emerging space industry to build a globally competitive ecosystem by encouraging innovation, maintaining policy stability and attracting skilled professionals from across the world. Addressing CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups, Modi praised entrepreneurs for entering a sector that demands significant risk-taking…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has criticised the recent protest at Jantar Mantar seeking changes to the caste-based reservation system, arguing that any move that undermines the constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes would be against the national interest. In a statement shared on social…
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Bengaluru, August 23, 2026; Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani met Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Chief Minister’s residence in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, on Sunday. Adani arrived at Shivakumar’s residence for the meeting and left shortly afterwards. The Karnataka Chief Minister did not disclose details of the discussion, saying he would share information about the…
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New Delhi, August 23, 2026; Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is leading a two-day investment promotion visit to Mumbai on August 23 and 24, aimed at attracting fresh investments and building momentum for the Happening Haryana Global Investors Summit planned for April 2027. The delegation includes Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh,…
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New Delhi, August 22, 2026:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri undertook an official visit to Mauritius from August 20-21, strengthening India-Mauritius cooperation in the energy sector. During the visit, India and Mauritius exchanged a Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the oil and gas sector. A five-year long-term Sales…
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