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Meghalaya Economy More Than Doubled Since 2018, Chief Minister Reports
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has declared Meghalaya one of India's fastest-growing states, reporting that the state's economy has more than doubled in size since…
Tripura Ranks Second in Northeast for GDP and Per Capita Income
Tripura has emerged as one of the leading economic performers in Northeast India, currently ranking second among the region's states in both Gross Domestic…
Telangana Cabinet Approves ₹200-Crore Subsidy Scheme for Electric Auto Conversion
The Telangana state cabinet has formally approved a ₹200-crore initiative aimed at transitioning the state's existing fleet of fuel-powered auto-rickshaws to electric vehicles (EVs).…
Fragile 5 No More, Eyes on 100 GW Nuclear Energy Target: Key Numbers by PM Modi from Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a strategic objective for India to achieve 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity, marking a significant escalation in…
Tunnel Collapse in Uttarakhand's Chamoli Leaves Seven Dead, Three Trapped
Seven workers are confirmed dead and three others remain missing following the structural collapse of an under-construction tunnel in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.…
9 Kirti Chakras, 13 Posthumous Medals Among 78 Gallantry Awards Approved by President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards to be conferred on Independence Day, recognizing exceptional courage and distinguished service across India's security and…
Buenaventura Residents Criticise State Neglect After Colombia’s Earthquake
Residents of Buenaventura are reporting a critical lack of adequate government support following a recent earthquake in Colombia, alleging that the slow and insufficient…
Death Toll Reaches 20 Following Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Indonesia
At least 20 people have been killed following a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia, triggering widespread panic and causing significant structural damage…
Apple Seeks Judicial Approval for 15 Percent Commission on External App Store Purchases
Apple has requested that a federal judge grant the company permission to collect commissions of up to 15% on transactions conducted via external links…
Teachers Demand Scrutiny of Catholic School Funding Amid Allegations of Political Ties
The Independent Education Union (IEU) in New South Wales has sounded the alarm over the potential misuse of public funding allocated to Catholic schools,…
Pocket to Shut Down Operations as Read-It-Later Market Shifts
Pocket, a cornerstone of the asynchronous content consumption market for over a decade, is shutting down its operations. Users of the read-it-later service have…
Usha Uthup Maintains Attachment to Idea of India Amidst Societal Shifts
Veteran singer Usha Uthup has reaffirmed her deep-seated commitment to the "idea of India," acknowledging that while the nation has undergone profound transformations, her…
Odisha Appoints Vinaytosh Mishra as Acting DGP Amid Police Chief Selection Dispute
The Odisha government has appointed Vinaytosh Mishra as the acting Director General of Police (DGP), an interim measure designed to maintain the operational stability…
President Murmu Terms Indus Water Treaty Suspension a Decisive Step for National Interest
President Droupadi Murmu has characterized the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) as a "decisive step" taken in the interest of India and…
Welfare Schemes and Achievements Must Reach the People, Says Uttar Pradesh Information Director
The Director of Information for Uttar Pradesh has issued a directive emphasizing that the state's welfare schemes and governmental achievements must be effectively communicated…
Supreme Court Bars Bar Council of India From Coercive Action Against NALSAR Students
The Supreme Court of India has intervened to protect the academic freedom and freedom of expression of students, faculty, and administration at the National…
Government Job Aspirants Plan Protest Over Delayed Merit List in Uttar Pradesh
Competitive examination candidates in Uttar Pradesh are organizing a series of protests outside the state recruitment board to challenge prolonged administrative delays in the…
Uttar Pradesh Traders Call for Regulatory Framework to Combat Foreign Trade Frauds
Traders across Uttar Pradesh are demanding the urgent establishment of a formal regulatory mechanism to secure foreign trade operations following a surge in payment…
Bombay High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest to Former TISS Student
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to a former student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), pausing potential…
Power Department Employees Assaulted and Attacked by Pet Dogs During Meter Reading in Gwalior
Utility workers in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, were subjected to a violent encounter during the performance of routine duties, resulting in physical injuries after a…
What We Know About the Alleged Iranian Hacks on U.S. Water Utilities
Security researchers and cybersecurity analysts are currently tracking a series of coordinated intrusions targeting water treatment and distribution systems across the United States. Multiple…
Thrive’s Joshua Kushner Chides Silicon Valley VCs Over AI Euphoria
Joshua Kushner, the founder of venture capital firm Thrive, has issued a public warning to the Silicon Valley investment community, urging venture capitalists to…
Self-Driving Trucks Begin Official Testing on California Highways
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has granted testing permits to Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, authorizing the deployment of autonomous heavy-duty trucks…
Venus Williams Hits 13 Game Tennis Losing Streak With Cincinnati Open Exit
Venus Williams suffered a decisive first-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open on August 15, 2026, extending a concerning slump in form. The seven-time Grand…