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Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati's birth centenary: Odisha CM Majhi assures justice for his killing

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led state government over its alle...

Odisha

Truth behind Laxmananada Saraswati murder will come out : CM

India

Flood situation remains grim in Odisha; over 13.44 lakh affected in seven districts

India

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue dharna at Parliament Street Police Station with pellet victim; demand FIR

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CCI fines agro input associations for cartelisation

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday imposed monetary and non-monetary sanctions on Agro Input Dealers Association (AIDA), Agro Input Welfare Association (AIWA), Manmohan C. Kalantri, and Arvindbhai Jerambhai Patel for indulging in cartelisation.

IANS • 8/21/2026

Union Minister Annpurna Devi leads discussion on women's safety, empowerment

Odisha DGP orders high alert ahead of festive season

'Basis established for probe into police action': Congress after FIR on pellet gun complaint

Assam Rifles chief cautions youth against malicious social media campaigns

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B'desh: Series of bomb recoveries, explosions near Dhaka raise fear of militant regrouping

Pakistan signs high-profile defence pacts, but fails to protect its own seafarers: Report

US report flags gaps in civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military spending

India-Russia discuss ways to increase armed forces interaction at Working Group meeting

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BJP MP raises tribal welfare issues concerning K’taka at Parliamentary panel meeting

Chitradurga BJP MP and former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind M. Karajol raised several issues concerning the welfare of tribal communities in Karnataka at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, UK, Canada to counter propaganda against India, Hindus and RSS

All these things just to be in headlines: Nadda criticises Rahul Gandhi for dharna outside police station

UDF government functioning under influence of radical elements, claims Kerala BJP

'Should be ashamed': SAD, riot victims' family hit out at Deepender Hooda's 'irreplaceable loss' remark for Sajjan Kumar

Business

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Investor outcomes must define mutual fund industry's next growth phase: SEBI chief

Mobile phone manufacturing scheme to deepen domestic value addition: Industry chamber

India’s trade ties with Australia, UK, New Zealand offer scope for growth across sectors: Top officials

Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 7 projects at Paradip Port, marks 18.5-metre deep-draft capability

Paytm’s unused Rs 1,686 crore IPO funds signal operating discipline, seeks flexibility to deploy across growth plans

Paytm revises ESOP framework, links future vesting more closely to performance, stock option pool remains unchanged

Apple may expand manufacturing in India beyond iPhones, three Indian smartphone players in pipeline: Vaishnaw

India’s PMS industry posts 2 pc AUM rise in July to Rs 44.11 lakh crore

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Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza to lead UAE, Chaiwai named Thailand skipper

Dubai, Aug 21 (IANS) Experienced all-rounder Esha Oza will captain a 15-member UAE squad in the eight-team Women’s Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to begin at the Dubai International Stadium on August 28.

IANS • 8/21/2026

UPT20 2026: Kartik Tyagi's fiery spell guides Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings

Golf: McIlroy shares Championship lead as Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia makes strong start

BWF World C’ships: Satwik-Chirag bow out as Liang-Wang end India’s men’s doubles challenge

England pacer Kate Cross to retire from professional cricket at the end of 2026 season

Entertainment

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Padma Shri Awardee Sowcar Janaki's last rites to be held on Saturday; Chiranjeevi pays glorious tribute to iconic actress

Dua Lipa reveals her summer ritual

Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2's first single 'Ala Bolelo' out; mesmerising dance performance for foot tapping number wins hearts!

Shanthanu Bhagyaraj: Thank you dad for everything you taught me about love, patience and what it means to build a life with someone

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Preity Zinta embraces a ‘brand new’ ‘Vibe’ as she reflects on life

Actress Preity Zinta offered a glimpse of her new “Vibe”, sharing a picture as she took a moment to soak in the experience ahead for her upcoming film of the same name.

Special, as always: PM Modi shares heartwarming daily routine with 'friends'

Khloe Kardashian pens b’day note for ‘world class poker player baby sister’ Kylie Jenner

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sanjay Dutt to daughter Trishala on b’day: You’ll always be my little girl

Health/Medicine

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IISc Bengaluru uses AI to hunt for a universal antivenom for snakebites

Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Assam’s Majuli, locals elated over availability of affordable medicines

Diabetes prevention must become national priority as rural India faces growing burden: Dr Jitendra Singh

Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll crosses 900

Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

Science/Tech

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IIT Kharagpur observes Platinum Jubilee through week-long celebration

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, is observing its Platinum Jubilee through a week-long celebration.

IANS • 8/20/2026

Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

Kerala Police goes smart as AI Track, Cyber Wall initiatives launched

NDMA's 'Sachet' App becomes lifesaver for Gujarat farmers and fishermen during disasters

Crime

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Liquor-laden car crashes in Patna, passersby scramble to pick up bottles

Narcotics worth over Rs 27 crore seized in Manipur, six held

Two key members of Nasir Hafiz Khan-led Irani Gang booked under MCOCA by Delhi Police

Gujarat cop caught taking bribe for 'restarting' liquor trade

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From shelves to knowledge hub, Kerala Lok Bhavan's public library with 10,000 books opened

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) Turning a rich but largely scattered collection of books into a living resource for society, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday inaugurated 'Thunchan Smrithi', a special library at Lok Bhavan housing more than 10,000 books.

Maharashtra approves operational guidelines for Global Capability Centre Policy 2025

Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati's birth centenary: Odisha CM Majhi assures justice for his killing

Truth behind Laxmananada Saraswati murder will come out : CM

Flood situation remains grim in Odisha; over 13.44 lakh affected in seven districts

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue dharna at Parliament Street Police Station with pellet victim; demand FIR

India

CCI fines agro input associations for cartelisation

Union Minister Annpurna Devi leads discussion on women's safety, empowerment

Odisha DGP orders high alert ahead of festive season

'Basis established for probe into police action': Congress after FIR on pellet gun complaint

Assam Rifles chief cautions youth against malicious social media campaigns

World

B'desh: Series of bomb recoveries, explosions near Dhaka raise fear of militant regrouping

Pakistan signs high-profile defence pacts, but fails to protect its own seafarers: Report

US report flags gaps in civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military spending

India-Russia discuss ways to increase armed forces interaction at Working Group meeting

Politics

BJP MP raises tribal welfare issues concerning K’taka at Parliamentary panel meeting

Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, UK, Canada to counter propaganda against India, Hindus and RSS

All these things just to be in headlines: Nadda criticises Rahul Gandhi for dharna outside police station

UDF government functioning under influence of radical elements, claims Kerala BJP

'Should be ashamed': SAD, riot victims' family hit out at Deepender Hooda's 'irreplaceable loss' remark for Sajjan Kumar

Business

Investor outcomes must define mutual fund industry's next growth phase: SEBI chief

Mobile phone manufacturing scheme to deepen domestic value addition: Industry chamber

India’s trade ties with Australia, UK, New Zealand offer scope for growth across sectors: Top officials

Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 7 projects at Paradip Port, marks 18.5-metre deep-draft capability

Paytm’s unused Rs 1,686 crore IPO funds signal operating discipline, seeks flexibility to deploy across growth plans

Paytm revises ESOP framework, links future vesting more closely to performance, stock option pool remains unchanged

Apple may expand manufacturing in India beyond iPhones, three Indian smartphone players in pipeline: Vaishnaw

India’s PMS industry posts 2 pc AUM rise in July to Rs 44.11 lakh crore

Sports

Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza to lead UAE, Chaiwai named Thailand skipper

UPT20 2026: Kartik Tyagi's fiery spell guides Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings

Golf: McIlroy shares Championship lead as Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia makes strong start

BWF World C’ships: Satwik-Chirag bow out as Liang-Wang end India’s men’s doubles challenge

England pacer Kate Cross to retire from professional cricket at the end of 2026 season

Entertainment

Padma Shri Awardee Sowcar Janaki's last rites to be held on Saturday; Chiranjeevi pays glorious tribute to iconic actress

Dua Lipa reveals her summer ritual

Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2's first single 'Ala Bolelo' out; mesmerising dance performance for foot tapping number wins hearts!

Shanthanu Bhagyaraj: Thank you dad for everything you taught me about love, patience and what it means to build a life with someone

Life Style

Preity Zinta embraces a ‘brand new’ ‘Vibe’ as she reflects on life

Special, as always: PM Modi shares heartwarming daily routine with 'friends'

Khloe Kardashian pens b’day note for ‘world class poker player baby sister’ Kylie Jenner

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sanjay Dutt to daughter Trishala on b’day: You’ll always be my little girl

Health/Medicine

IISc Bengaluru uses AI to hunt for a universal antivenom for snakebites

Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Assam’s Majuli, locals elated over availability of affordable medicines

Diabetes prevention must become national priority as rural India faces growing burden: Dr Jitendra Singh

Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll crosses 900

Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

Science/Tech

IIT Kharagpur observes Platinum Jubilee through week-long celebration

Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

Kerala Police goes smart as AI Track, Cyber Wall initiatives launched

NDMA's 'Sachet' App becomes lifesaver for Gujarat farmers and fishermen during disasters

Crime

Liquor-laden car crashes in Patna, passersby scramble to pick up bottles

Narcotics worth over Rs 27 crore seized in Manipur, six held

Two key members of Nasir Hafiz Khan-led Irani Gang booked under MCOCA by Delhi Police

Gujarat cop caught taking bribe for 'restarting' liquor trade

Good News

From shelves to knowledge hub, Kerala Lok Bhavan's public library with 10,000 books opened

Maharashtra approves operational guidelines for Global Capability Centre Policy 2025

Kerala Governor Arlekar turns Good Samaritan, stops convoy to help ailing man on road

Spear Corps team sets off for Mt Khangchengyao expedition

PM Modi records longest cumulative Red Fort speeches among top four longest-serving Prime Ministers

Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati's birth centenary: Odisha CM Majhi assures justice for his killing

Truth behind Laxmananada Saraswati murder will come out : CM

Flood situation remains grim in Odisha; over 13.44 lakh affected in seven districts

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi continue dharna at Parliament Street Police Station with pellet victim; demand FIR

India

CCI fines agro input associations for cartelisation

Union Minister Annpurna Devi leads discussion on women's safety, empowerment