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The flight diversion is carried out on Sunday evening as a precautionary measure

Intelligent Transportation Systems are being rolled out in phases to strengthen road safety and monitoring

Mamkootathil is facing controversy involving Malayalam actor Rini George, who accused an unnamed youth leader of inappropriate conduct

Scam may impact NRI quotas in law, MBA, and other higher education programs

Says the Trump administration has already applied more economic pressure on Moscow than the previous governments did

Husband arrested after encounter, mother-in-law also held

Maharashtra health department investigates deaths after liver transplant

Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man on August 20 morning during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her camp office in the Civil Lines area

In an interview with Russia’s state-run TASS news agency published on Sunday, Vinay Kumar says New Delhi's priority is ensuring energy security of the country’s 1.4 billion people

2 of the deceased are children while 12 of those injured and hospitalised are below the age of 18

Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with numerous US lawmakers to discuss trade relations. He emphasized 'fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade ties' and highlighted India's perspectives on economic cooperation amidst ongoing tariff tensions.

#InsideTheCapital:Many parliamentarians, old and new, feel today's polity is increasingly getting shorn of leaders who can resolve conflicts

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Indian Army Chief Dwivedi is visiting Algeria to bolster defense ties. The visit follows those by India's President and Defence Chief, highlighting growing strategic engagement. Discussions will focus on army cooperation, security challenges, and defense industrial collaboration, building upon a defense cooperation MoU signed last year.

Nikki Haley urged India to address Donald Trump's concerns about buying Russian oil. She believes India should be treated as a key democratic partner, not an adversary. Indian envoy Kwatra discussed trade issues with US lawmakers, aiming for fair and mutually beneficial ties.

Diplomats from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Japan are also expected to attend; Pak, Bangladesh not invited

NCERT released 'India: A Rising Space Power' modules for students on National Space Day. The book details India's space program from 1962, highlighting milestones like Mangalyaan, Chandrayaan, and NISAR. It also outlines India's Space Vision 2047, focusing on future projects and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

Amit Shah accused Vice-Presidential candidate Justice B Sudarshan Reddy of supporting Naxalism, citing his Salwa Judum judgment. Retired judges refuted this, calling Shah's remarks 'unfortunate' and a misinterpretation of the judgment. They warned of a chilling effect on judicial independence and urged dignified political discourse.

The day also marked 100 years of Vitthalbhai Patel becoming the first Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly on August 24, 1925

Following the Deputy CM's lead, Congress MLA HD Ranganath sang and praised the RSS anthem. He found nothing wrong with it, emphasizing the anthem's meaning of saluting one's birthplace. Ranganath stated that while he opposes BJP's divisive ideology, he sees no issue with singing the song.

The CISF is training its first all-women commando unit for high-security deployments, starting with airport security. Thirty women are undergoing intense training, with more planned to reach a 10% female representation target by 2026. This initiative aims to break gender barriers in combat roles.

Both overstayed visa after entering India in 1956

Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav for alleging election fraud, accusing them of discrediting the Election Commission after losses. Prasad highlighted inconsistencies in their acceptance of the EC based on election outcomes and rebuked Tejashwi for remarks against PM Modi.

ISRO successfully conducted the first integrated air drop test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan mission, a crucial step in ensuring a safe landing for the crew. The test involves a crew capsule drop from a helicopter and is a collaborative effort. Private enterprises significantly contribute to the program's hardware.

In her order dated September 13, 2023, then Ambala Divisional Commissioner Renu Phulia had revoked a 20-year-old stay on the sale and purchase of 14-acre land on the outskirts of Panchkula