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Karyakarta to General Secretary Journey is Humbling: Smriti Irani on New BJP Role
Smriti Irani, a prominent figure within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been appointed as the general secretary of the party, marking a significant…
Poor Coordination, Communication: Behind Vande Mataram Row at Congress HQ on I-Day
Logistical failures and a breakdown in internal communication at the Indian National Congress headquarters in New Delhi led to a diplomatic and ceremonial row…
BJP Announces Major National Team Reshuffle, Nitin Gadkari, Smriti Irani Among Inclusions
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has implemented a significant restructuring of its national leadership, appointing Nitin Gadkari as the new party president and elevating…
Telangana Woman Arrested After Husband's Death as Police Probe Property and Retirement Benefit Motives
Police in Siddipet, Telangana, have arrested a woman following the death of her husband, launching an investigation into whether a dispute over property ownership…
Kempegowda International Airport Handles 22.6 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026
BENGALURU — Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) processed 22.6 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, marking a significant milestone for Karnataka's primary…
Devotees throng Nagoba temple at Keslapur on Naga Panchami
Keslapur, Telangana – Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered at the historic Nagoba temple in Keslapur on the occasion of Naga Panchami, creating a…
Prakasam Collector Orders State‑Funded Treatment for 11‑Year‑Old with Rare Muscle Disorder
In a move that underscores the district administration’s willingness to bridge gaps in India’s public health system, Prakasam district collector P. Raja Babu directed officials to…
Bescom invites tenders to set up 500MW solar project under Mukya Mantri Soura Shakti scheme
Bangalore, March 2026 – The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has formally invited tenders for a 500 megawatt solar power project under the Karnataka…
Can SHANTI Act Deter Courts From Fixing Suitable Compensation For Nuclear Disasters, SC Asks
The Supreme Court of India has initiated a legal examination into whether the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act—commonly referred to as the SHANTI…
Next Generation of Planetary Scientists Learn Public Engagement Skills
Opening Summary A groundbreaking initiative is reshaping how planetary scientists communicate their work to the public. At the 2026 Planetary Science Conference in Houston,…
Premier League to Allow Audio of Conversations Between Players and Referees
The Premier League will permit the broadcast of audio recordings capturing conversations between players and referees during live television matches for the first time…
Shaman’s Followers Face Unregulated Therapies in Pursuit of ‘Enlightenment
In a detailed investigation into the intersection of spiritual longing and psychological manipulation, journalist Kimon de Greef’s The Ego Trip exposes the operations of…
Surveillance Operations and Legal Pressures: Federal Spying and Contempt Charges Signal Growing Tension in Democratic Institutions
On Monday, August 17, 2026, a series of significant developments across the political, legal, and technological sectors highlighted escalating tensions between state authority and…
Massive Landslide Hits Kalimpong in West Bengal, Biker Narrowly Escapes
A massive landslide struck the Darjeeling Himalayan National Park in Kalimpong, West Bengal, on August 17, 2026, sending a cascade of rocks and earth…
South Will Produce PM Who Treats Every Indian Equally: TN Minister Aadhav Arjuna
Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Aadhav Arjuna has asserted that India’s future national leadership will shift toward the southern states, predicting…
Opposition Disrupts Karnataka Assembly Seeking Minister B. Nagendra’s Dismissal Over Valmiki Corporation Scam
Lawmakers from the opposition benches disrupted proceedings in the Karnataka Assembly this week, launching a concerted effort to force the immediate dismissal of Minister…
Kerala SC/ST Commission Disposes of 208 Cases
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Commission in Kerala has announced the disposal of 208 cases, marking a targeted effort to address the…
Eastern Naval Command Claim VDCA Institutional League Title
The Eastern Naval Command cricket team captured the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA) Institutional League championship, capping a dominant tournament run that underscored the…
Kerala High Court Slams Home Department for Double Standards in Action Against Officials
The Kerala High Court has issued a sharp rebuke to the state Home Department, accusing the executive body of maintaining "double standards" in its…
Jagan Condemns Sankhavarappadu Incident, Citing Deteriorating Law and Order
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has issued a sharp condemnation of a recent vehicle accident in Sankhavarappadu, asserting that the…
KSRTC to Align Bus Schedules With College Timings to Ease Student Commutes
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced a strategic adjustment to its bus service schedules to synchronize departures and arrivals with the…
Leading Economies’ Borrowing Costs Hit Highest Since 2008 Crisis
Government borrowing costs across the world's major advanced economies surged to their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis on Monday, as investors reacted…
Norway Wealth Fund Warns of AI Driven Stock Market Bubble
The Government Pension Fund Global, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and the largest of its kind in the world, has issued a warning regarding the…
Premier League 2026-27 Preview: Ipswich Town Faces High-Stakes Transition Following Record Spending
Ipswich Town enters the 2026-27 Premier League season facing a volatile intersection of unprecedented financial investment and structural instability. Following a second-place finish in…