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War of words in Tamil Nadu over ' ₹5.54-cr' tender to shift CM Vijay's office

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:44 IST

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's office is currently located in Fort St George, which also houses the state Legislative Assembly.

Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu passes away at 91

Niketu Iralu (File)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:39 IST

Lata Mangeshkar's Vande Mataram played at event, Shinde calls out gaffe

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde called out the error made during the event and said that the version played there was not in the approved style.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 16:50 IST

FSSAI notice impact: Dabur, Ferns N Petals, four other firms rectify mistakes

"Dabur has informed that the company has directed all e-commerce platforms to list the product under appropriate category of ayurvedic proprietary medicine," the regulator said.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 16:39 IST

Arvind Kejriwal says Satyendar Jain arrested at BJP's 'behest'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:31 IST

Pilots body calls for making oral fluid testing complementary with drug testing

FIP said it is not seeking immediate replacement of the existing norms for drug-testing on pilots.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 16:14 IST

Goa govt moves SC, seeks life imprisonment for Tarun Tejpal in 2013 rape case

After his sentencing on August 6, former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal said he would approach the Supreme Court.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 16:55 IST

55 kg meth worth ₹300 crore seized from maize consignment near Mumbai port

In this photo dated November 25, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard are seen with 5,500 kgs of prohibited drug Methamphetamine seized from a Myanmarese boat.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 15:59 IST

India invokes reciprocity in Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition demand

The development comes at a time when the prospect of a visit by Rahman remains shrouded in uncertainty, with Dhaka giving no indication till Tuesday on whether he will take up New Delhi’s invitation. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:06 IST

Ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain arrested over alleged corruption in Jal Board

AAP senior leader Satyendar Jain.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:30 IST

Odisha court acquits Maoist leader Azad in 2008 Swami Laxmanananda murder case

The acquittal comes nearly 18 years after Saraswati, 84, and four others were gunned down at the Jalespata Kanyashram in Kandhamal district on August 23, 2008. (Pixabay/Representative Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 15:29 IST

50% Cong tickets for local polls should be given to Gen-Z: Ashok Gehlot

With Gen-Z coming forward, an era of change is unfolding across the country and a new generation is emerging

Published on Aug 18, 2026 15:26 IST

CM Vijay's Tamil Nadu govt to expand maternity leave to 365 days for third child

Chennai, Aug 17 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay speaks during the Monsoon Session at the Legislative Assembly, in Chennai on Monday. (Tamil Nadu Assembly/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:31 IST

Calcutta HC rejects PIL on removal of loudspeakers from mosques

The state’s lawyers questioned the maintainability of the PIL saying the allegations were vague and lacked documentary evidence. (ANI/Representative Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 14:57 IST

‘If govt doesn’t demonstrate…': CJP's big ‘2-day’ warning over FIRs on students

CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das warned that if the Government does not “immediately demonstrate concrete steps towards honouring the July 25 commitments”, the outfit will convene its National Working Committee within the next two days to decide the next course of nationwide action.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 17:28 IST

Who is Vinod Tawde? BJP's Bihar strategist now tasked with UP charge

Vinod Tawde became a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in 2002, and remained an MLC till 2014.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 14:36 IST

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar threatens ‘militant protest’; booked: Officials

“The investigation is in progress. No arrest has been made yet,” said police. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 14:35 IST

‘Fine up to…’: FDA chief Mundhe on what SRK, Devgn, Tiger face over Vimal ad

Maharashtra FDA commissioner said that companies should review the products they endorse and ensure they comply with FSSAI guidelines and regulations.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 14:34 IST

BJP forms fact-finding team after 3 suspected poachers killed in forest firing

A motorcycle, furniture, and other articles belonging to the Shagya forest office lay damaged on a road after relatives of alleged poachers, who were killed in an exchange of fire with forest personnel in the Datti forest area under the Shagya range, vandalised the forest office after the encounter, at Hanur taluk, Karnataka.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 14:15 IST

Ahmedabad Police busts 'Boss Scam' cyber ring; Pak-China links found

According to the police, the gang had connected nearly 10,000 devices, including laptops and mobile phones, to their network.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 13:46 IST

‘Well-established facts’: MEA on Donald Trump's praise of voter IDs in India

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 13:48 IST

Bihar teacher job aspirants seek TRE notification in 24 hours, threaten protests

Protesting guest faculties of several universities in Bihar demanded the resignation of Higher Education Minister Sanjay Singh Tiger and Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:33 IST

Court slams Gujarat cops for 'hanging' boy as 'bait' to make father surrender

The complainant, the mother of the boy, alleged that on May 25, 2008, five-six Gujarat Police officers in civil clothes came to her scrap shop in Delhi looking for her husband, who was an accused in a case.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:30 IST

Hindu Sena chief files complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' row

The complaint states that the allegation is not based on Sonia Gandhi merely choosing not to sing, but on the alleged active intervention during the rendition.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:25 IST

Bengaluru woman and lover kill husband, 5-year-old son: Police

Preliminary investigation revealed that Harini allegedly called Vinay to her house on Sunday around 11pm. (PTI/Representative Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:22 IST

3 Gujarat villagers playing cards flee mistaking visitors for police, drown in well

Police said the incident took place in Ukharla village in Ghogha taluka. (Wikicommons)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:11 IST

Woman lodges false case of rape of seven-year-old daughter by neighbour, fined

The court found that the woman had used her minor daughter to lodge a false case against the neighbour with the intention of defaming and putting pressure on him due to their personal dispute.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 12:55 IST

Website that let Indians anonymously report bribes goes on ‘break’: ‘Voluntary’

According to a message posted on the website, the step to shut down the website is “precautionary” to avoid any “misuse” of the platform.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 12:48 IST

IT dept targets entities over suspicious foreign remittances in 3 yrs: Official

On August 18, the department launched a nationwide detailed verification exercise to verify these foreign remittances, focussing on shell entities.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 14:14 IST

Govt school at Abhijeet Dipke's native village gets its ‘first-ever computer’

Sharing the news about the computer, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke said, "When the government fails, people step up! Change is possible."

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 14:22 IST

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