New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan by sending a fresh consignment of medicines and medical supplies to a government-run hospital in Kabul, reaffirming its continued focus on supporting the Afghan people. The Ministry of External Affairs said the latest assistance is aimed at strengthening healthcare services in…
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Patna, August 20, 2026; Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has welcomed the Union Government’s approval of 11,18,937 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), describing the decision as a major boost to housing security and welfare in the state. Choudhary thanked the Centre for the large-scale allocation and said the approval would help thousands…
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Kolkata, August 20, 2026; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a fourth railway line between Kharagpur in West Bengal and Bhadrak’s Ranital section in Odisha, calling the decision an important boost to rail infrastructure and connectivity across the eastern region. The 173-kilometre multi-tracking project is expected to add…
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Reasi, August 20, 2026; Train journeys between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal are set to become quicker after the Railway Ministry cleared an increase in the maximum permissible speed on the 111-kilometre Broad Gauge corridor to 100 kmph. The decision covers the newly developed rail link under Northern Railway’s Jammu Division. Previously, trains…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Senior Congress leaders gathered at Veer Bhumi in the national capital on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party president Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the…
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Chennai, August 20, 2026; Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Thursday, ahead of the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council scheduled to be held later in the day. Shah, who heads the Southern Zonal Council, held discussions with Vijay, who serves as its Vice-Chairman.…
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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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