Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 31 (ANI): Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) will further strengthen Indian languages including Kannada and opportunities will be provided for students to choose language as an open elective also, Karnataka Minister for Higher Educati
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 31 (ANI): Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KRSTC) on Monday set up an automated sophisticated vehicle washing machine in collaboration with ATS ELGI.
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar) [India], August 31 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale hit Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands at 00.24 am on Tuesday, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 31 (ANI): Ahead of the by-polls for six assembly constituencies, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Monday passed a resolution to break its alliance with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF).
New York [US], August 31 (ANI): Resolution on Afghanistan has been passed by the United Nations Security Council. This crucial resolution was adopted with the support of 13 members with Russia and China abstaining and no one voting against the resolution.
Tashkent [Uzbekistan] August 31 (ANI): As thousands of Afghans have managed to flee from Afghanistan to other countries following the Taliban's takeover, Uzbekistan has "completely closed" its border to Afghan refugees.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 31 (ANI): Classes for standards 9 to 12, colleges and polytechnics will reopen in Tamil Nadu as planned from September 1, while beaches will be closed to the public on Sundays, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Monday.
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 31 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday visited Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami.
Kabul [Afghanistan] August 31 (ANI): Taliban on Monday attacked an outpost in Afghanistan's Panjshir province, the only province that has not fallen to the terrorist group, local media reported citing sources.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 31 (ANI): Amidst the blowing of conch shells, the beating of drums, and singing of bhajans, Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed 'Jalabhishek' at the ISKCON temple in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on the occasion of Janmashtmi.
London [UK], August 31 (ANI/Xinhua): Another 26,476 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,757,650, according to official figures released Monday.
Siliguri (West-Bengal) [India], August 31 (ANI): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) introduced a regular Jungle Tea Toy-Train Safari from Siliguri junction to Rongtong station on Monday evening.