Rishikesh, August 20, 2026; Persistent monsoon rainfall has severely affected road connectivity across Uttarakhand, with several highways and rural roads blocked after debris and rainwater damaged key stretches in the Garhwal region. A major setback was reported on the Kempty-Yamunapul route, where National Highway-707A has suffered extensive damage beyond Dimta Bend in Tehri Garhwal. The…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026 : On the occasion of World Photography Day, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, interacted with photographers following the Cabinet briefing in New Delhi. The Minister appreciated the contribution of photographers in capturing and documenting important moments of public life and national…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; India brought together young energy professionals from across the BRICS grouping for the eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026, held virtually on August 17 as part of the country’s BRICS Chairship. The summit witnessed participation from more than 100 young professionals representing academia, government bodies and energy ministries of BRICS…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; Uttar Pradesh stepped up its efforts to deepen economic ties with Japan on Wednesday as the state government hosted the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026 at Taj Palace in the national capital, bringing together more than 200 senior executives and business leaders from Japan. The investment meet focused on expanding Japanese…
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Patna, August 19, 2026; At least 34 students of Parsa Middle School in Nalanda district were taken ill after consuming the midday meal served at the school, triggering concern among parents and authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday when several students began experiencing throat irritation, abdominal pain and other symptoms shortly after having their lunch.…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reacted to Union Minister Ramdas Athawale’s recent suggestion that he join the Republican Party of India (A), which is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Athawale had extended the political invitation to Dipke, saying that his association with the Republican Party of…
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Bijapur, August 19, 2026; A new chapter is unfolding in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region as Nambi Waterfall in Bijapur district gains recognition as an emerging tourist attraction. Improved connectivity and a gradual return of normalcy have encouraged visitors to explore the scenic destination, while local residents are finding fresh opportunities to earn a livelihood from tourism.…
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Kolkata, August 19, 2026; A major fire at a hotel complex on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata claimed nine lives, including that of a child, early Wednesday, prompting Kolkata Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to determine how the blaze started and whether safety regulations were followed. The fire broke out around…
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New Delhi, August 18, 2026; Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the use of the term “dimagi Naxal”, arguing that questioning the government or raising concerns about the system should not be equated with such a label. Kejriwal made the remarks while targeting…
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Dubai, August 18, 2026; Indian-origin finance professional Lakshmanan Meyyappan has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after qualifying as the world’s youngest male chartered accountant at just 16 years and 170 days of age. Meyyappan completed his professional qualification in Dubai on June 30, 2021, according to Guinness World Records. Born on January…
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