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Gangster shot dead outside Haryana court; 14 rounds fired, 1 attacker caught

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:32
Gangster Vinod Panu alias Kana was shot dead in the Hisar court parking area. Two other individuals sustained injuries during the shooting incident which involved many rounds. Police apprehended one suspect at the scene and recovered a weapon from him. The deceased gangster faced numerous criminal cases, including murder charges. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident and potential accomplices.
Categories: National News

Chandigarh was built as a planned city. So why does it keep sinking in the rain?

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:29
Chandigarh's planned infrastructure faces recurring monsoon flooding issues. Intense rainfall exposed vulnerabilities in various city sectors and major roads. Vehicles were stranded and markets submerged after a short, heavy downpour. The city's drainage system appears inadequate for current rainfall intensity and urbanization. This recurring problem highlights the need for infrastructure upgrades beyond emergency responses.
Categories: National News

BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected 23rd president of Bangladesh

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:24
Alamgir secured 255 votes in Thursday's presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad, Bangladesh's Parliament. His rival, Oli Ahmed, the candidate backed by an 11-party opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), received 88 votes. The voting took place between 2 pm and 5 pm local time under the supervision of chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin.
Categories: National News

Elon Musk backs Derek Chauvin as he files new George Floyd conviction challenge

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:18
Derek Chauvin has asked a court to pause his appeal while pursuing new claims. His attorneys argue the original charges were unlawfully brought by the governor. Elon Musk publicly supported Chauvin's bid to overturn the murder conviction. The former officer's legal team cites procedural errors in their filings. This marks Chauvin's third petition seeking post-conviction relief.
Categories: National News

Kochi postgraduates bag Rs 10 lakh grant for startup making inland mud-crab farming easier

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:50
Innovators from Kochi have crafted a groundbreaking technology for mud-crab farming, effectively tackling issues such as cannibalism and the requirement for brackish water. Their novel system enables farming in inland regions, broadening geographical opportunities. With a generous ₹10 lakh grant awarded for their remarkable achievement, this technology opens up premium crab farming to a wider community of farmers.
Categories: National News

'We are Gen Z' row: Army veteran's crowdfund offer for woman to serve in Siachen

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:36
A retired Army officer criticized a tourist's viral rant at a Kargil checkpoint. He stated her behavior unfairly portrayed the younger generation and created division. The officer offered to crowdfund her salary to serve in challenging locations. He defended security personnel and emphasized Kashmiris' equal partnership in India. The incident occurred during VIP movement which caused temporary traffic restrictions.
Categories: National News

How an ex-Buddhist monk & Meta engineer founded a startup that now rivals Accenture

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:31
Lilly Chen, a former Buddhist monk and Meta software engineer, founded Contenda after a hackathon. She and three friends turned a pandemic-era project into a successful startup. The company focuses on helping businesses repurpose technical content effectively. Contenda secured one million dollars in pre-seed funding in March 2021. Chen now leads the company as its chief executive officer.
Categories: National News

No bachelors, no biryani, no dogs: What your RWA can legally ban, and what it can’t

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:01
Resident welfare associations possess limited powers governed by law and their own documents. RWAs can manage common areas and enforce valid bye-laws for community well-being. However, associations cannot override individual legal or proprietary rights of residents. Rules must have a proper basis and be applied fairly to all members. Disputes often arise from unclear rules and the need for greater transparency.
Categories: National News

ICC makes U-turn on Gaddafi Stadium pitch demerit point

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:49
The ICC has withdrawn the demerit point given to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium pitch after reviewing an appeal by the PCB. The Appeals Panel examined match footage, referee reports and captains’ comments before finding the pitch satisfactory. It said the surface did not show excessive unevenness, seam movement or spin. Pakistan had won the ODI series 2-1.
Categories: National News

'She cheated on me': SBI banker kills wife, sister; posts chilling WhatsApp status

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:47
A State Bank of India employee allegedly shot his estranged wife outside her workplace. He then reportedly returned home and shot his younger sister. The employee then turned the gun on himself, ending the tragic sequence. A WhatsApp status accusing his wife of cheating was found. Police are investigating the marital dispute and the events.
Categories: National News

‘Don’t go chasing the IPL’: Pujara’s plea for Manav Suthar after Galle heroics

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 07:20
Cheteshwar Pujara has encouraged young spinner Manav Suthar to prioritize his development in Test cricket, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his natural bowling style for the longer format instead of adapting to white-ball games. Having performed admirably in his first two Tests, Pujara sees the flighted deliveries of Suthar as essential for success. Recently, India celebrated a notable World Test Championship triumph.
Categories: National News

Why is the Supreme Court examining polygamy again? | Explained

Hindu - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:06
What are the petitioners seeking? What has the court ruled on polygamy before?
Categories: National News

Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

Hindu - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:05
Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnah’s frail health could have impacted the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Categories: National News

Kerala HC grants State govt 6 weeks to report on filling vacancies in Waqf Board

Hindu - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04
State informs HC that Chief Executive Officer of State Waqf Board has been directed to conduct a detailed determination of number of Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Aghakhani and other backward classes in Muslim communities to be represented for further action
Categories: National News

Will Abhimanyu get a royal farewell in Dasara procession?

Hindu - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:01
Minister Eshwar B. Khandre urges Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy to allow the celebrated tusker to participate in this year’s Vijayadashami procession as the Nishane elephant and give the veteran jumbo a ceremonial send-off
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