New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Delhi witnessed intense rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning across the national capital, cautioning residents about heavy rain, lightning and strong winds. The weather alert was initially issued for select parts of Delhi, but the latest district-wise warning expanded the red-alert…
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Kuwait City, August 24, 2026; India and Kuwait have discussed new avenues to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, industry and economic affairs, with food security and resilient supply chains emerging as key areas of focus. Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Paramitha Tripathi met Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Osama Khaled Abdullah Bodai on Sunday to…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India’s greetings to Ukraine on its Independence Day and highlighted New Delhi’s interest in taking bilateral relations forward. Jaishankar extended his wishes to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, the Ukrainian government and its people. He expressed confidence that India and Ukraine would…
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Wellington, August 24, 2026; India and New Zealand have stepped up efforts to deepen defence cooperation, with maritime security, military training and wider strategic coordination emerging as key areas of discussion at the second India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue. The meeting in Wellington was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from India’s Ministry of Defence…
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Chennai, August 24, 2026; A Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Chennai for the second edition of the India-Vietnam Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC, marking another step towards closer maritime security cooperation between the two countries. The visit includes a six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard and is being held alongside the 7th…
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Raebareli, August 24, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised state Congress president Ajay Rai over the controversy surrounding an alleged fish feast at a community programme in Ayodhya, accusing the Congress leader of sending contradictory signals through his religious and political conduct. Addressing a gathering in Raebareli, Yogi alleged that Rai…
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Chennai, August 24, 2026; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a major expansion of the state’s welfare measures, including three free LPG cylinders every year for eligible women-headed households and broader free bus travel for women and transgender persons. Under the newly introduced ‘Annapoorani Super 6’ scheme, eligible families will receive…
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Chennai, August 24, 2026; The political dispute over the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport intensified on Monday after former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK MLA Thangam Thennarasu criticised the state government’s decision to abandon the project, warning that the move could have wider economic consequences for Tamil Nadu. Thennarasu argued that Parandur had been selected only…
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Bengaluru, August 24, 2026; Tensions rose outside Vidhana Soudha on Monday after BJP leaders attempting to march into the state legislature were stopped by police during a protest seeking the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra. Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka alleged that police used excessive force against BJP workers and leaders who…
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Kanpur, August 24, 2026; IIT Kanpur alumnus and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has announced an additional contribution of ₹300 crore to support the expansion of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at the institute. The latest commitment takes Gangwal’s total contribution towards the school to ₹400 crore, following his earlier donation of ₹100…
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