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Vizhinjam Port opens India’s new maritime gateway: CM Satheesan

IANS | August 18, 2026 1:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious maritime vision for Kerala, declaring that the commencement of full-fledged EXIM operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport marks the opening of the country’s new maritime gateway through this port, which will transform Kerala into a port city through 'Mission Samudra'.

India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Israel expects two more rounds of negotiations with India on the proposed free trade agreement, with the two sides likely to have greater clarity on the pact by February 2027, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said.

RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

IANS | August 18, 2026 12:03 PM

Patna, Aug 18 (IANS) The political temperature in Bihar has risen amid growing concerns among students and young people over paper leaks, unemployment, recruitment irregularities and the education system. The controversy surrounding the use of an AK-47 by a cop during a student protest in Siwan has now emerged as a major flashpoint between the RJD and the Bihar government.

Govt proposed five-year age extension for EVs, hydrogen, CNG commercial vehicles

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The government has proposed extending the permissible age of battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles covered under the national permit system by five years.

Bengaluru double murder twist: Woman killed husband with lover, strangled son who witnessed crime

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:15 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 18 (IANS) The double murder case reported from Chikkabanavara in Bengaluru has taken a shocking turn, with police arresting the deceased man's wife, Harini, who allegedly killed her husband with the help of her alleged lover and later strangled her child to death to conceal the crime, police said on Tuesday. The incident was reported on last Sunday.

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

IANS | August 18, 2026 10:10 AM

Ranchi, Aug 18 (IANS) Four students, including student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their hunger strike on Tuesday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL. However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum has announced that its agitation will continue over its demand for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

Ram temple donation theft case: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra get clean chit from SIT

IANS | August 18, 2026 9:28 AM

Ayodhya, Aug 18 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has given a clean chit to former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and former Trust member Anil Mishra.

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Vizhinjam Port opens India’s new maritime gateway: CM Satheesan

India FTA talks to see 2 more rounds, deal expected to take shape by Feb 2027: Israeli envoy

RJD to hold 'Lok Bhawan March' in Patna over students' issues, Siwan firing; posters appear in Patna

Govt proposed five-year age extension for EVs, hydrogen, CNG commercial vehicles

Bengaluru double murder twist: Woman killed husband with lover, strangled son who witnessed crime

Students end hunger strike as Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL Exams; agitation continues over CBI probe

Ram temple donation theft case: Champat Rai, Anil Mishra get clean chit from SIT

Move beyond project approvals towards timely completion of infrastructure: Govt

India to host 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi today

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