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Kolkata Police file FIR against Mamata Banerjee for violating Calcutta High Court order

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 17:20
The court had ordered the event to be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The rally, however, went beyond 3 p.m., as the former Chief Minister could not finish her speech in time
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A.P. Speaker calls for effective implementation of sports quota for athletes

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 17:18
Addressing the gathering at the Amaravati Championship 2026 conclusion, Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu says providing incentives and job opportunities to students who excel in sports would further boost interest in athletics
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District Collector given additional charge as MD of Kochi metro, with Loknath Behera’s term ending on August 30

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 17:01
A new MD is awaited at a time when the metro’s ₹1,957-crore Kakkanad extension is due for commissioning in a year, after which KMRL is expected to shift focus to the third phase
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Fish workers plan protest to demand land rights, reservation

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:58
The Union government must withdraw the ‘blue economy policy’ as it subjugates the sea and the coast to multinational companies, leaders of the All India Fish Workers Federation say
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Chirag Paswan hits back at Rahul Gandhi’s caste discrimination remarks

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:46
Chirag Paswan also demanded the resignation of Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) leader, Santosh Kumar Suman from the Bihar Cabinet after the party, an NDA ally, sought a review of the reservation policy and sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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17 days after protest, Maharashtra Government accepts all the demands of tribal students

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:44
Protesters thank Rahul Gandhi among other leaders, say this is the first time their issues were heard at the national level
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BJP says 'no caste angle' in Haldwani incident, accuses Rahul Gandhi of playing divisive politics

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:42
The attack came after Rahul Gandhi targeted the party and the RSS, alleging that a “purification” ceremony was organised at a rally venue addressed by Mallikarjun Kharge in Haldwani
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Special court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in 2025 Red Fort blast case

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:42
It is alleged that the accused had links to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an organisation the NIA has described as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent
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Why a UN committee asked India to act against hate speech and hate crimes | Explained

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:34
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has raised concerns over hate speech, hate crimes, citizenship policies, and the treatment of minorities in India. The committee made several recommendations, while the Indian government rejected what it called “sweeping generalisations” in the findings.
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Why Maharashtra wants to regulate coaching centres | Explained

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:32
Maharashtra’s proposed Private Coaching Centres Bill, 2026 seeks to regulate coaching institutes with new rules on admissions, fees, safety standards and student welfare. From banning school-coaching tie-ups to restricting enrolment of children below 13, here’s everything you need to know about the proposed law and its impact on students, parents and coaching centres.
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Mamata Banerjee booked: FIR filed over TMCP event in Kolkata

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:31
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.
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Nepal flood miracle: Mother reunites with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:26
After a devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal, a mother believed she had lost her two sons forever. But against all odds, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest before being rescued and airlifted to safety, leading to an emotional reunion that has touched hearts across the country.
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Smartphones, cash seized from American Centre attack mastermind’s cell

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:26
Aftab Ahmed Ansari was a key member of the Dubai-based Asif Reza Commando Force, a wing of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami
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Nepal seeks to import power earlier from India after flood devastation, asks for approvals

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:24
While the Himalayan country usually imports electricity from India during the winter months, it has now asked that the required approvals for sending power be processed in September itself
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Irreverent Gen Z a sure sign of democratic progress, says Justice Muralidhar

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:24
In his address at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on ‘My Vision of India 2047’, the former High Court judge said the judiciary of 2047 would be better served if ‘today’s judges act swiftly on complaints of grave State excesses’
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Voice of Kolleru formed to protect rights of Kolleru-area residents

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:20
Society to study wetland boundary demarcation and seek support of public representatives; locals oppose treating 1.61 lakh acres around Kolleru as wetlands
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Bengaluru: Directorate of Medical Education team inspects ‘missing’ physiotherapy and nursing colleges

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 16:18
However, in its clarification, the RGUHS said that the university has been consistently undertaking necessary verification and communication of institutional details as part of its efforts to maintain accurate and reliable information relating to its affiliated institutions
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