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"We recovered seven bodies": SDRF official on rescue and road work in Kish
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Rescue operations in flood-hit Kishtwar began on August 14, with SDRF, NDRF, and NGOs recovering seven bodies on August 16. BRO is clearing boulders in a challenging operation. Army-led relief continues amid ex-gratia announcements by J-K Chief Minister.
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Over 100 players to compete in first UPA Independence Cup Pickleball event
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Universal Pickleball Association (UPA) is organising a first-ever Independence Cup Pickleball Tournament here on Sunday (August 17) to instil patriotic fervour and create awareness about adopting an active lifestyle, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Fit India.
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NCERT Partition Module: Congress says, "Set this book on fire"; BJP hits b
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"The partition that happened, and the horror it ensued, was completely true. There is a lot of discussion about the way we got independence on the 15th (August), but not about the horror that happened during the partition," BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said.
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Congress to raise voter rights issue in Bihar through 16-day 'Voter Adhika
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will kick off the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram in Bihar on August 17, aiming to raise awareness about voter rights and protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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"Continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities across countr
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Ahead of inaugurating highway projects in Delhi on August 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Central government is continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities across the country with the expansion of connectivity.
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No pressure as only Indian in US Open Junior Tennis Championships: Kriish
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru's Kriish Tyagi, the only Indian who will be vying for honours at the upcoming US Open Junior Tennis Championships 2025 scheduled to begin from August 31 to September 6, is optimistic of a memorable outing, and his confidence stems from solid preparations and a grand debut at the re
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Perceived issues in assent to Bills deserve political answers, not necessa
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The submissions were filed through Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing on the Presidential reference matter, scheduled from August 19.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal on August 17, to advance Ind
Updated : 7 months ago IST
India and Nepal, according to MEA, share strong and friendly ties that have seen steady progress in recent years across different areas of cooperation.
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IndiGo aircraft's tail strikes runway during go-around at Mumbai airport
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"On August 16, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway while executing a low-altitude go-around due to unfavourable weather conditions in Mumbai. Thereafter, the aircraft carried out another approach and landed safely," the statement reads.
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Rahul Gandhi to launch Voter Adhikar Yatra against "vote theft" in Bihar o
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Tomorrow, Rahul Gandhi is travelling from Sasaram to Patna. This journey will last 17 days, during which he will walk 1300 kilometres. This Voter Adhikar Yatra is a journey against vote theft. This is a fight against people who are forming government after doing vote chori..." Baghel sta
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Union Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to former Jharkhand CM Shibu Sor
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid tribute to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder patron Shibu Soren at his residence in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Shibu Soren passed away on August 4 at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after a prolonged illness.
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Election Commission to hold press conference on August 17
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Election Commission of India announced it will hold a press conference at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. Entry will be restricted to PIB-accredited journalists and camerapersons.
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