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Laxuman Adhikari secures Sikkim's first-ever North East Zonal shooting medal
Sikkim Shooters performed extraordinarily in 13th North East Zone Shooting Championship 2026.
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Railways prepares six freight corridors for hybrid-annuity private investment
The proposed 647-km programme would divide construction funding between Indian Railways and private concessionaires while keeping traffic and tariff risks with the public
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Mumbai Police deploys on 10,000 personnel on the occasion of Eid-E-Milad
Over 10,000 Police Personnel, Security Staff to Keep Vigil in Mumbai.
Sports
Germany Retain FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Title with 1-0 Win on Spain
In the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, Germany retained the World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Spain in the final at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, this.
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Meghalaya Assembly approves resolution against uranium mining in state unanimously
The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed a Government Resolution opposing uranium mining and the establishment of uranium ore processing facilities in the state.
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CBI arrests Debabrata Dutta in ₹17-crore chit-fund investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Debabrata Dutta, an absconding accused in a chit-fund scam case.
Business
Foreign portfolio investors put ₹30,919 crore into Indian equities in August
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have remained net buyers of Indian equities so far in August.
Politics
India and Uzbekistan put foreign ministers in charge of a broader strategic partnership
The two governments have created a high-level mechanism to track agreements while expanding cooperation on security, trade, critical minerals and connectivity.
Health
Modi urges preventive healthcare, research ecosystem for India's future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for strengthening India's health infrastructure and research ecosystem in his post-budget remarks.
Sports
Defending champions Germany to face Spain in Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 final
Defending champions Germany will take on Spain in the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 final at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, this evening.
Education
219 of 319 Pilgrims in Nepal to return this week, states Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Rajmohan
The State Minister for School Education, Rajmohan, has said that out of the 319 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who had gone to Nepal, 219 of them will return this week.
Defence
British Administration urges Cooperation for Anti-Parachute Force in India
Indian Government issues instructions for forming anti-parachute columns to defend key areas from potential German invasion.
Technology
BJP criticises Congress over AI summit protest
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemns Indian Youth Congress workers for disrupting India AI Impact Summit.
Sports
Hockey India unveils cash award of Rs 50 lakh for Indian Women's Hockey Team
Hockey India has announced a cash award of 50 lakh rupees for the Indian Women's Hockey Team for their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 in
Education
NBEMS Announces Third FMGE Examination on October 31, 2026
NBEMS postpones regular FMGE to January or February 2027, adding third exam.
Business
Finance Minister cites India's vast market size and long term investment potential at Chicago Business Roundtable
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that as global companies reassess their supply chains and capital allocation, India offers not only the
Education
NTA Releases Final UGC-NET June 2026 Answer Keys, Candidates Complain
National Testing Agency (NTA) makes available answer keys for UGC-NET exam, but many face access issues.
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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended on next few days
In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual Amarnath Yatra will remain suspended on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes from today due to recent rains, repair work of pilgrimage tracks and
India
Jammu-Srinagar highway closes for slope stabilisation near Udhampur
In Jammu and Kashmir the administration has ordered a complete suspension of traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) today to facilitate slope stabilisation and
India
IMD issues red warning as extreme rainfall disrupts Gujarat
Heavy-rain forecasts cover several regions through Sunday, while flooding, road closures and evacuations intensify across southern and central Gujarat.
India
Flash floods hit Rajouri after overnight rain
In Jammu and Kashmir the Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters
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Politics
Union Minister Jitendra Singh states professional excellence and good governance are central to India's development
Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today emphasised that professional excellence and good governance should go hand in hand in India's
Politics
Manipur government puts sustained community dialogue at the centre of its peace effort
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says rebuilding trust across communities is the new government’s foremost priority, while warning that continuing violence can derail
Politics
Centre, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh coordinate border response after Nepal flash flood
The NDRF and local administrations were placed on alert as agencies monitored the Gandak system and assistance for Indian nationals in Nepal.
Politics
National security conference links intelligence reform with cybercrime and biosecurity planning
More than 850 officials and specialists examined counter-terrorism, narcotics, migration, drones and information warfare in a two-day policy meeting.
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Crime
Court Grants Bail to Kharge and Nalapad in RSS Defamation Case
A court in Bengaluru granted bail to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad in a defamation case filed by RSS worker A Tejas.
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Police Rescue 36 Cattle, Arrest Three in Jammu and Kashmir, Official says
Jammu and Kashmir police foil cattle smuggling attempts, rescue 36 animals and arrest three individuals, officials report.
Crime
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Rs 2,000 Cash Donations to Political Parties
Supreme Court Set to Consider Legal Challenge to Income Tax Act Provision Allowing Political Parties to Accept Donations Under Rs 2,000.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis calls for citizens to report cyber fraud
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged citizens to immediately contact the cyber helpline 1930 if they fall victim to cyber fraud, including scams involving
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Business
RBI Steps Boost India’s Forex Reserves to Record High
India’s foreign-exchange reserves hit $729.3 billion, surpassing February’s peak, after RBI measures.
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India’s hydrogen-powered train saves 36,444 kg CO₂, says Indian Railways
Indian Railways claims its 2,400 kW hydrogen train emits nearly 36 tonnes less CO₂ than conventional diesel trains.
Business
UN Chief calls for immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping as threats to global trade routes
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure as conflicts threaten key global
Business
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal states India negotiating trade pacts with countries accounting for 15 trillion dollars GDP
India is in negotiations with at least 8-9 more groups of countries and individual nations that together account for another USD 15 trillion of GDP, Union Commerce and Industry
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Sports
BCCI tops global cricket boards with $2.2 billion net worth, analysis reveals
The Indian Premier League and media rights dominate BCCI's financial success, report finds.
Sports
India ask convenes Sri Lanka to follow on in the Colombo Test match
In Men's Cricket, hosts Sri Lanka were 163 for two against India in their second innings of the Colombo Test, when reports last came in.
Sports
Argentina defeat India 3-5 in second-round pool match in fIH Hockey World Cup
In Hockey, the Indian Men's team lost 3-5 to Argentina in a second-round pool match to crash out of the semifinal race of the FIH World Cup at Amstelveen in the Netherlands.
Sports
India declare first innings at 503/9 against Sri Lanka in men's Cricket
In Men's Cricket, Centuries by Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal powered India to a hefty 503 for nine declared in their first innings against hosts Sri Lanka on a rain-disrupted
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Entertainment
Toxic Yash Film Crosses Rs 285 Crore Worldwide in Five Days
Yash Film Toxic Hits Rs 285 Crore Worldwide in Five Days, Behind KGF Chapter 2 in India.
Entertainment
Nikki Walia Reveals Industry Toxic Culture Forced Her to Quit Bollywood
Veteran Actress Shares How Toxic Environment Pushed Her to Transition to Television.
Entertainment
K Annamalai urges CBFC to Strictly Enforce Film Certifications
Former IPS Officer Calls for Stricter Enforcement Amid Growing Concerns Over Graphic Violence and Misogyny in Indian Cinema.
Entertainment
Toxic opens with Rs 101.10 Crore in India, Yash's Stardom Endures, Say Industry Experts
Yash's standalone film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups grosses Rs 101.10 crore in India, challenging the notion of its stardom's longevity.
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Technology
Tech Giants Urge Defensive Surge Against AI-Driven Hacks
Major tech companies call for immediate action to protect digital security from AI threats.
Technology
JSW Group Halts Odisha Battery Plant Project Due to Technology Constraints
JSW Group Suspends Odisha Battery Plant Plans Over Limited Availability of LFP Technology.
Technology
Yogi Adityanath Announces UP-Japan Partnership Focus on Jobs and Technology
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the UP-Japan Partnership's success will be measured by millions of jobs, new technologies, and shared prosperity for
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DoT asks Telecom Operators to Deny New SIMs Beyond Nine-Connection Limit
The Department of Telecommunications has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers who already have nine SIM cards registered in their name.
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Education
Education tool for empowerment, states VP Radhakrishnan at book release
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has said that the country today stands as an important place of transformation and renewed confidence, showcasing the results of collective
Education
Teja’s Death Raises Questions on India’s Corporal Punishment Policy
Six-year-old student’s death sparks debate on why corporal punishment remains prevalent despite ban.
Education
AIMPLB to Challenge Allahabad HC Dismissal of Hijab Petition - The New
AIMPLB to Challenge Allahabad High Court's Decision on Student's Hijab Request.
Education
BCCI Calls for Applications to Junior Cricket Committee, Emphasizing Ethical Responsibilities
Indian Cricket Board Urges for Application to New Junior Cricket Committee Positions.
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Health
Tamil Nadu Government forms medical health teams to monitor he spread of Dengue & H1N1 virus
Tamil Nadu has formed medical health teams to monitor the spread of Dengue and the H1N1 virus.
Health
IMA issues public health advisory on H1N1 influenza spread in country; states, no cause for panic just heightened vigilance required
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged people to remain vigilant amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, saying that the majority of infections are mild and
Health
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directs high-level inquiry into Amravati hospital fire
Maharashtra' Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed deep grief over the death of 3 newborn babies in a fire incident at the District Women's Hospital in Amravati last
Health
ICMR clarifies no new H1N1 strain identified, states no cause for panic
Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR has clarified that no new strain of H1N1 has been identified and there is no cause for panic.
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Death toll in devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods rises to 547; on 1545 people remain missing on both sides of border
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 547, with 1,545 people still missing, as rescue teams search riverbanks and isolated settlements for
Defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh states Patradevi Memorial symbolises national unity and sacrifice
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said the Patradevi Martyrs' Memorial symbolises the national unity, courage and sacrifice that contributed to Goa's liberation.
Defence
CSIR unveils three indigenous micro & small gas turbine engines to hold talks requirements of indigenous defence technologies
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) today unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines in New Delhi.
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Government approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian Defence Industry to promote domestic production
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within
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Geo Politics
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu cites details regarding identification, repatriation of mortal remains of victims of Nepal's flash floods
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has shared details regarding the identification and repatriation of mortal remains of victims of the recent flash floods in Nepal.
Geo Politics
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw states India is making every effort to aid Nepal
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Government of India is making every possible effort to provide assistance in the affected areas of Nepal, and the railways
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US starts fresh attacks on Iran, Iran responds by attacking US forces in Jordan
U.S. forces have struck Iran's Larak Island in latest round of escalation in the conflict. These are the first American strikes on Iran in almost a month.
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Search and rescue operations is on across affected districts of Himalayan nation in nepal flash floods
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 626 this morning, with over 2000 people remaining missing.
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Conspiracy Theories
Can We Travel Through Time? Where Physics Ends and the Conspiracies Begin
A provocative idea opens a larger investigation into relativity, wormholes, alleged time travellers and the evidence separating scientific possibility from internet mythology.
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Examining the claim that United States agencies organised John F. Kennedy’s assassination
NewsLive24 separates the central allegation from the documentary and scientific record, showing what is established, disputed and unsupported.
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Inside the “Bisley Boy” theory that Elizabeth I was secretly replaced in childhood
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Testing how the false Sandy Hook “crisis actor” narrative targeted bereaved families
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West Bengal government unveils 20% reservation for Agniveers in Forest, Police, Fire
The West Bengal government has announced that 20 per cent reservation would be provided for Agniveers in recruitment to the Fire and Emergency Services, Forest Department
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Mandaviya Announces Khelo India Samvaad Nationwide Youth Dialogue
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announces nationwide programme to mark National Sports Day, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating.
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party lodges contempt petition against govt for defying top court order
In Pakistan, the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has filed a contempt petition against the government after authorities sent him to a state-run hospital instead of the
Education
Mumbai University launches Apprenticeship Embedded B.E. Degree Programme
University of Mumbai introduces new BE degree course with embedded apprenticeship for engineering students.
Sports
FIH Hockey World Cup: Indian women's team to face Australia today
In the FIH Hockey World Cup, the Indian women's team will take on Australia tonight.
Education
NTA issues show-cause notice to Eduquity on AIAPGET exam lapses
National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a show-cause notice to M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Private Limited for lapses in the conduct of the All India AYUSH Post Graduate
Business
RBI states forex inflows under swap facility reach $72.85 billion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today said its special US dollar-Indian rupee (USD-INR) forex swap facility has received forex inflows of 72.85 billion US dollars till August
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Supreme Court eases legal practice requirement for judicial exams
Top court reduces three-year legal experience to one year for new law graduates seeking entry-level judicial positions.
Defence
HM Amit Shah praises West Bengal govt. for handing over 1,129 acres for India-Bangladesh border fencing
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lauded West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for handing over 1,129 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema