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On Camera, Worms Found In Mid-Day Meal In Bihar, Students Throw Away Food
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21 Aug 2026

On Camera, Worms Found In Mid-Day Meal In Bihar, Students Throw Away Food

Chaos ensued across the Arwal district in Bihar, raising questions against the mid-day meal quality in government educational institutes, after worms were found in the food served to the students in 75 schools across the region on Tuesday.

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21 Aug 2026

Heavy Security In Shillong's Police Bazaar Amid Tension Over Taxi Attacks

The security arrangements were tightened amid tension following the recent attack on an Assam-registered commercial vehicle in Shillong.

Heavy Security In Shillong's Police Bazaar Amid Tension Over Taxi Attacks
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21 Aug 2026

Clashes Erupt As Jharkhand Protesters Attempt To Burn Hemant Soren's Effigy

Student leaders under the banner of the 'JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch' have accused the Jharkhand government of "deceiving" and "betraying" job aspirants.

Clashes Erupt As Jharkhand Protesters Attempt To Burn Hemant Soren's Effigy
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21 Aug 2026

Roach, Flies, Fakes: Action Against Mumbai McDonald's Outlet, Elite Clubs

The inspection at the Bombay Presidency Radio Club uncovered active fly infestations in various kitchen areas, a dead cockroach, and open cockroach traps in the utensil-washing zone.

Roach, Flies, Fakes: Action Against Mumbai McDonald's Outlet, Elite Clubs
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21 Aug 2026

Delhi Warns Pharmacies Over 'Up To 80% Off' Ads, Says Discounts Must Be Genuine

The department, however, made it clear that selling medicines below the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is permitted. Its objection is to vague or exaggerated advertisements that could mislead customers about the discount actually available.

Delhi Warns Pharmacies Over 'Up To 80% Off' Ads, Says Discounts Must Be Genuine
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21 Aug 2026

Delhi Police Bust High-Tech Betting Network, 31 Arrested

The Anti-Narcotics Squad of Outer North District Police conducted a raid on August 9 after receiving information about a gambling operation being run from a premises in Mukundpur.

Delhi Police Bust High-Tech Betting Network, 31 Arrested
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21 Aug 2026

Meghalaya-Assam Taxi Operators' Standoff Continues, Tourists Stranded

Cab operators from Assam have been blocking the national highway toward Shillong at Jorabat on the Assam-Meghalaya border.

Meghalaya-Assam Taxi Operators' Standoff Continues, Tourists Stranded
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21 Aug 2026

Apple May Expand India Manufacturing Beyond iPhones: Union Minister

The government is targeting cumulative mobile-phone production of around Rs 39 lakh crore during the five-year scheme period

Apple May Expand India Manufacturing Beyond iPhones: Union Minister
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21 Aug 2026

iPhone EMI Behind Teen, Parents' Deaths In Maharashtra Hill Horror

Kunal had bought an iPhone and had been asking his family for money to pay the EMIs, according to police officials. This led to a heated argument with his father over the latest payment.

iPhone EMI Behind Teen, Parents' Deaths In Maharashtra Hill Horror
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21 Aug 2026

'Should Be Common Man's Goal': Centre's 23-Point 'Viksit Bharat' Action Plan

The points emerged from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with Union government secretaries on July 22 and were conveyed to secretaries in a July 29 note issued by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan.

'Should Be Common Man's Goal': Centre's 23-Point 'Viksit Bharat' Action Plan
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21 Aug 2026

"Live For Your Mother": Sarpanch's Plea To Teen On Maharashtra Hilltop

For nearly three hours, the sarpanch, along with the boy's parents and other villagers, tried everything to talk him down. Words of comfort. Promises of getting him whatever he wants. Nothing worked.

"Live For Your Mother": Sarpanch's Plea To Teen On Maharashtra Hilltop
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21 Aug 2026

"Made Up": Nripendra Misra On Allegations Of Irregularities In Ram Temple Construction

The unsigned letter attributed to Champat Rai surfaced on social media on Thursday

"Made Up": Nripendra Misra On Allegations Of Irregularities In Ram Temple Construction
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21 Aug 2026

"Saw Person In Blue Uniform With Large Gun": Delhi Pellet Victim In FIR After Rahul Gandhi's Dharna

FIR was registered after Rahul Gandhi accompanied Sahil Lochab's to Parliament Street police station and held a sit-in.

"Saw Person In Blue Uniform With Large Gun": Delhi Pellet Victim In FIR After Rahul Gandhi's Dharna
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21 Aug 2026

'Pakistan's Frustration': India On Reaction To Sergio Gor's J&K Remark

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, addressed the bi-weekly press briefing in Delhi and said both Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and indivisible parts of India.

'Pakistan's Frustration': India On Reaction To Sergio Gor's J&K Remark
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21 Aug 2026

UPTET 2026 Result Soon: Check Passing Marks, Steps To Check Scores

UPTET 2026 result is expected to be announced soon on the official website. Check exam dates, passing marks, scorecard details, and download steps.

UPTET 2026 Result Soon: Check Passing Marks, Steps To Check Scores
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21 Aug 2026

Sugar Price Hike Linked To Lower Output, Not Ethanol Production: Centre

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said it was "incorrect" to link the price rise to ethanol production.

Sugar Price Hike Linked To Lower Output, Not Ethanol Production: Centre
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21 Aug 2026

Woman Killed, 1 Injured As Minivan Driven By Minor Rams Into Them In Mumbai

Relatives of the victims strongly objected to how the case was handled, accusing the police of delaying the registration of the FIR.

Woman Killed, 1 Injured As Minivan Driven By Minor Rams Into Them In Mumbai
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21 Aug 2026

After Denying Revanth Reddy's US Visit Request, Centre's "Appropriate" Remark

The response came after the Telangana chief minister's office announced the cancellation of Reddy's US visit after not getting permission from the MEA

After Denying Revanth Reddy's US Visit Request, Centre's "Appropriate" Remark
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21 Aug 2026

Delhi University Announces Direct PhD Pathway For Four Year Undergraduate Programme

Delhi University will allow eligible FYUP graduates with 7.5 CGPA to apply directly for PhD programmes in 2026-27 without a master's degree.

Delhi University Announces Direct PhD Pathway For Four Year Undergraduate Programme
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21 Aug 2026

Reality Of 'Har Ghar Jal' In Madhya Pradesh: 23 Districts Below 70% Household Tap Water Coverage

23 of Madhya Pradesh's 55 districts have been assessed as having less than 70 per cent coverage of potable tap water: Figures placed on record by Centre in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

Reality Of 'Har Ghar Jal' In Madhya Pradesh: 23 Districts Below 70% Household Tap Water Coverage