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Analysis: Returning Agniveers' Uncertain Future Fuels Punjab Politics Ahead Of Polls
The draft reservation and rehabilitation policy for Agniveers involve reservation of 10 per cent of police constable posts and 20 per cent of office guard posts for them. But this is yet to be implemented
Meghalaya To Restore Vandalised Netaji, Vivekananda Statues In Shillong
The statues of the national icons were vandalisedduring a Khasi Student Union rally in Shillong on August 19.
India, China Agree To Seek Political Settlement Of Border Issue: Centre
Doval landed in Beijing on Monday on a two-day visit, and his trip is largely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to rebuild their relationship after it came under severe strain following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
PM Modi Chairs PRAGATI Meet, Pushes AI Use In Farming And Cyber Fraud Fight
The Prime Minister emphasised that delays in infrastructure projects have consequences beyond cost escalation, as they also postpone the benefits intended for citizens, businesses and the economy.
Cockroaches, Filth: Food Safety Crackdown At Posh Bengaluru Clubs
Teams from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) are probing whether the clubs are following prescribed food safety standards, including requirements relating to food storage, personal hygiene, kitchen sanitation and labelling.
Man Dies After Fall From Delhi's Le Meridien Hotel, Was Battling Depression
The incident took place at Le Meridien Hotel in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi, following which the man -- identified as Divij Maria -- was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital nearby, where he was declared brought dead, they said.
In Numbers: UPI Turns 10 But Gender Disparity Remains In Payments Revolution
Despite the rapid growth of digital payments, usage remains significantly lower among women, suggesting that the digital payments revolution is still largely driven by men.
Technical Fault In Mumbai Metro Station Lift Traps Passengers, All Rescued
Since the lift was made of transparent glass, the Metro administration noticed the trapped passengers and rescued them, averting a major accident.
District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions Under CAA
The change follows two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19, signalling what officials describe as a move to simplify and accelerate the processing of citizenship applications from eligible migrants covered under the CAA.
Rahul Gandhi Wades Into Kriti Sanon-Kangana Ranaut Instagram Fight: "What A Woman Wears..."
Rahul Gandhi reacted amid a dispute that began as a social media argument over a brand campaign and escalated when Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon's attire in the advertisement.
'August 25' Big Reveal Leaves Users Disappointed, Rs 8.5 Crore Scam Allegations Surface
Social media users alleged that around 1 lakh 66 thousand people deposited Rs 500 each.
Woman Travels 500 km To Protest Outside Assam Secretariat Over Son's Death
Jerina Bora, a widow and a resident of West Baligaon in Gogamukh, arrived in Guwahati carrying a photograph of her son.
On Camera, Students Clash With Cops In Patna Over Exam Irregularities
Scores of nursing students gathered outside the university campus and pressed for their demands.
Priyanka Gandhi Raises July 20 Police Action At Parliamentary Panel Meet, Chaos Follows
Opposition MPs argued that minors were among those injured in the lathi charge and that the matter therefore fell within the committee's remit. A BJP MP immediately opposed this, leading to a heated exchange.
Delhi Records Wettest August Day In 2 Years, Several Areas Waterlogged
Safdarjung recorded 99.1 mm of cumulative rainfall till 8:30 am, while Palam recorded 68.0 mm, Lodi Road 98.3 mm, Ridge 100.4 mm and Ayanagar 101.9 mm.
Low On Fuel, Indian Drone Inadvertently Hit Pak's Kirana Hills Nuke Facility
Ending the mystery over what happened at Kirana Hills, the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, clarified that an Indian loitering munition -- likely an Israeli-designed Harop drone -- was searching for radars.
School Assembly News Headlines (August 26): Top National, International, Education News
On campus and in schools, the focus is firmly on teachers' recognition, research breakthroughs, exam and admission developments, and safety probes at premier institutes.
For Gen Z Outreach, PM Modi Asked Ministers To Join Instagram. The Report Card
Recently, the Modi government's overall social media performance (tracking Instagram, X, and Facebook from May 1 to August 15) was presented at a Cabinet meeting.
Misleading Method For Caste Census: Rahul Gandhi, M Kharge Write To PM Modi
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader and the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising questions about the caste census process
