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Programme not appropriate’: MEA on no clearance for Telangana CM's US visit
The Ministry of External Affairs has denied political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s proposed trip to the United States, citing concerns…
Democracy Now! 2026-08-21 Friday
A confluence of high-stakes developments this week underscores global tensions over accountability, colonial legacies, and civil rights enforcement. Israel’s formal investigation into the 2024…
Exclusive: Former HM P Chidambaram On Gen Z, 'Dimaagi Naxal' Debate & India's Economic Model
Former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has delivered a sweeping critique of India's current economic framework, declaring that the prevailing…
P Chidambaram Exclusive: Why He Says India's 'Default' Economic Model Falls Short On Growth & Jobs
P Chidambaram has sounded alarm bells regarding India's economic strategy, arguing that the country's long-standing "default" approach—relying heavily on conventional growth models and fiscal…
12,000 Applications Received for IIMB’s First Undergraduate Batch
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has recorded a record 12,000 applications for its inaugural undergraduate programmes, according to a report in The…
Bengaluru Airport Reduces User Development Fee But Extends Charge to Arriving Passengers
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved a revised tariff order for Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru that reduces the User Development…
Telangana Polytechnic Students Escalate Protests Against GO 97, Citing Threats to Education and Employment Prospects
HYDERABAD — Thousands of polytechnic students across Telangana have intensified their campaign against Government Order 97 (GO 97), staging protests, sit-ins, and online petitions…
In Muzaffarnagar, A Philanthropist’s Experiment Merges Modern Education with Islamic Values to Counter Polarization
MUZAFFARNAGAR, Uttar Pradesh — In a region long marked by communal tensions and economic stagnation, a local philanthropist is testing an ambitious model of…
Madras High Court Hears TNSWA’s Case for Regulated Development Near Pallikaranai Marshland
CHENNAI — The Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority (TNSWA) has urged the Madras High Court to adopt a regulatory framework rather than an outright…
U.S. envoy Sergio Gor’s J&K remarks evoke mixed reactions
NEW DELHI — U.S. envoy Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” in recent remarks that have elicited varied…
Prime Minister Modi Calls for Deeper University and Youth Engagement to Drive Innovation and Governance Reform
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged senior government officials to expand collaboration with universities and young people, arguing that broader engagement…
Lucknow Office Shooting: Husband Kills Wife at Workplace, Posts 'Betrayal' WhatsApp Status in Two-Hour Rampage
LUCKNOW — A 32-year-old woman was shot dead by her husband at her workplace in Lucknow on Tuesday, in a chilling sequence of events…
Mumbai civic body is hiring Gen Z on ₹61,500 stipend: Here's who is eligible and how to apply
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled its 2026 Gen Z Fellowship program, offering a monthly stipend of ₹61,500 to young professionals aged under…
HC steps in after CRPF deployed in tense Shillong
Shillong, August 2026 – The Meghalaya High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of violence that erupted during a black‑flag bike rally organized by…
Mysuru District Launches Mass Job Card Drive to Bolster Rural Employment Scheme Under VB-G RAM G Initiative
MYSURU, Karnataka — In an ambitious push to strengthen rural employment guarantees, Mysuru district has launched a district-wide "job card mela" across all 255…
NTA and NEP Have Only Helped Private Coaching Institutions Flourish, Says Student Leader Neha Bora
New Delhi – Student leader Neha Bora has asserted that the creation of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the implementation of the National…
Noida workers' agitation: plea in Allahabad High Court to club multiple FIRs
A petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court by lawyer Prabhat Kumar seeking to consolidate numerous First Information Reports (FIRs) related to…
Assam Transporters Blockade Meghalaya Vehicles After Violence at Shillong Students’ Rally
SHILLONG, July 26 — A violent clash during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on Thursday escalated into a cross-border blockade by…
Assam, Meghalaya Chief Ministers Urge Restraint as Shillong Violence Exposes Deepening Communal Fault Lines
GUWAHATI/SHILLONG — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma issued a joint appeal for peace on Tuesday, following violent…
India, Singapore Deepen Ties in Telecom, Food Security, Nuclear Pacts
India and Singapore have signed new agreements on telecommunications and food safety and have agreed to explore deeper cooperation in nuclear technology, semiconductors, space…
Odisha Plans to Scrap Revenue Clearance for Urban Land-Use Conversion
Odisha’s state government has tabled a land reforms bill that would eliminate the longstanding requirement for separate revenue department clearance when agricultural land is…
Middle East Oil Squeeze: How much crude is actually flowing through Hormuz
## Opening Summary A growing chasm has emerged between what satellite imagery and maritime tracking systems indicate is happening inside the Strait of Hormuz,…
Anxiety Over War, Wildfires, and Cyber-Attacks Drives Surge in Cash Holdings Across the EU
The European Union is witnessing a striking reversal of the long-term decline in cash usage as citizens increasingly turn to physical currency as a…
Python Named Jodie Foster Becomes First Snake Treated With Experimental Cancer Therapy
A 12-year-old ball python named Jodie Foster has become the first snake in the world to receive an experimental immunotherapy treatment for cancer, marking…