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Onam transcends caste, creed and religion, says Keralam Governor

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 17:08
Arlekar says the traditional attire, the grand Onasadhya and the spirit of dynamic togetherness make Onam truly unforgettable
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Tamil Nadu lays out Vision 2031 with focus on green energy and charging infrastructure

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 17:07
Expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enhancing rooftop solar support, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses to 10% are the key goals of the project
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Kerala High Court issues notice to VACB Director on petition against DGP

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:59
Petition filed by an assistant motor vehicles inspector says that S. Sreejith ‘engaged in systematic corruption, including the formation of an unofficial Transport Commissioner’s Squad, to victimise subordinate staff and to facilitate illicit transactions’ during his tenure as Transport Commissioner
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BJP terms Rahul’s sit-in a bid to divert attention from ‘Vande Mataram’ row

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:59
J.P. Nadda questions the timing of the sit-in, says the Congress leader’s dharna, despite the Supreme Court’s decision to constitute a high-powered committee to probe the July 20 incident, ‘exposes the party’s desperation’
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Jharkhand HC stays govt. notification cancelling recruitment of personnel through JSSC-CGL

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:57
The single Bench of Justice Deepak Roshan also cancelled the appointments of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and directed the Jharkhand govt. to ensure the services of affected personnel and officials concerned be ensured
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Govt. working on additional subsidy scheme for polysilicon manufacturing: Official

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:45
The MNRE Secretary stated that India would require 30 GW of polysilicon manufacturing capacity addition to secure its energy needs and ensure manufacturing resilience.
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Now, protesters at Jantar Mantar seek overhaul of reservation system

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:40
On Friday (August 21) morning, the protesters, many of whom were mobilised by different organisations representing people from “general” castes such as Karni Sena and Ranbir Sena, arrived at Jantar Mantar despite public statements from the Delhi Police saying that no permission had been granted for a demonstration at this site
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Market Tales: Abandoned midway, redevelopment of Jayanagar market hangs in a balance

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:37
Bangalore Development Authority, which was tasked with the job, developed one of the proposed four towers, stalled the project midway and returned it to the newly formed Bengaluru South City Corporation
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IndiGo aircraft’s belly scrapes runway again; plane grounded

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:36
The A321 is particularly susceptible to tail strikes because of its longer fuselage
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India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:36
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026
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Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab hit the most by sugar price hike

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:33
Closely monitoring the situation, says the Centre and promises steps to ease the burden; it says rise in prices cannot be attributed to ethanol
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New passenger-friendly tariff formula for airports cuts user fee at Bengaluru by 33%

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:31
New tariff formula ensures passengers pay only for infrastructure ready for use; AERA says it will address concerns over a “tariff spike” as costs are recovered over a shorter period
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Kozhikode teen cycles to Kashmir in 42 days

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:22
Covering thousands of kilometres in just 42 days, 19-year-old C.V. Masin Muhammed undertook the journey to fulfill a dream he had harboured since his Class X days.
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Bihar Minister’s remark on impact of sugar price rise invites criticism

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:15
‘Due to increasing cases of diabetic patients, people are not taking sweets. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. I don’t think the price rise of sugar will make much difference for people,’ says State Minister Shrawan Kumar
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Roundtable raises alarm over SIR process, forms Voter Protection Forum in A.P.

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:11
The meeting adopts a resolution stating it was the responsibility of the Election Commission to protect the voting rights of all citizens who attain the age of 18
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Vande Mataram was never fully accepted after Independence, says Amit Shah

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:07
The Union Home Minister’s remarks come amidst the Congress’ recent announcement to feature only the first two stanzas of the national song at party functions
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