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FIR filed over ‘fake’ video of waterlogged Noida International Airport; UP cops scan FB handles

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:50 PM

Greater Noida, Aug 17 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday launched a probe into the circulation of some ‘fake and misleading’ videos of waterlogging at Noida International Airport during the recent incessant rainfall. The police also lodged a case against a Facebook account operating under the name ‘Sach Bolo’, following a complaint filed by the Airport management.

India highlights BRICS role in fighting climate change

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India highlighted on Monday that the BRICS alliance has expanded from an economic dialogue into an increasingly influential platform for defining its approach to the critical challenges facing the environment, including pressing global issues of increasing pollution, biodiversity loss as well as global warming.

President, V-P condole Bihar stampede deaths; pray for injured

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday described the stampede incident in Bihar’s Lakhisarai, in which seven devotees were killed and over 13 injured, as heartbreaking and expressed their condolences to the bereaved families.

Indian Army contingent departs for India-Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XV

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) An Indian Army contingent left for Thailand on Monday, where it will participate in 15th edition of India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV, slated to be held from August 18 to 31 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani.

High-level panel on banking to be formed soon: FM Sitharaman

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government will soon announce the composition of a high-powered committee to recommend how the banking sector should play its role in supporting the country’s transformation into a developed economy by 2047.

Life convict arrested by Delhi Police after 26 years in Rs 1 Cr kidnapping case

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a life convict who had been absconding for 26 years in a 31-year-old kidnapping case involving a demand of Rs 1 crore as ransom.

Jharkhand protests: Why CM Soren is not joining talks with students, asks BJP

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:55 PM

Ranchi, Aug 17 (IANS) As the students' protest in Jharkhand continues, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday questioned why Chief Minister Hemant Soren is not joining the talks with the demonstrators to resolve the issue.

LoP Gandhi writes to J'khand CM Soren, urges him to meet protesting students, take appropriate action

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, on Monday wrote to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students and take appropriate action towards the resolution of this issue.

Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA at Bihar Assembly

IANS | August 17, 2026 12:08 PM

Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor formally took the oath as the new MLA from the Bankipur Assembly constituency on Monday.

Pained by loss of lives due to stampede in Lakhisarai, my thoughts with bereaved families, says PM Modi

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai, which claimed seven lives on Monday.

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FIR filed over ‘fake’ video of waterlogged Noida International Airport; UP cops scan FB handles

India highlights BRICS role in fighting climate change

President, V-P condole Bihar stampede deaths; pray for injured

Indian Army contingent departs for India-Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XV

High-level panel on banking to be formed soon: FM Sitharaman

Life convict arrested by Delhi Police after 26 years in Rs 1 Cr kidnapping case

Jharkhand protests: Why CM Soren is not joining talks with students, asks BJP

LoP Gandhi writes to J'khand CM Soren, urges him to meet protesting students, take appropriate action

Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA at Bihar Assembly

Pained by loss of lives due to stampede in Lakhisarai, my thoughts with bereaved families, says PM Modi

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