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Safdarjung doctors script new milestone, perform first robot-assisted total knee replacement

IANS | August 23, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Central Institute of Orthopaedics (CIO) at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital achieved a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic care, with the successful completion of its first robot-assisted Total Knee Replacement (TKR), thereby expanding the availability of technology-enabled surgical treatment within the public healthcare system.

CM Yogi attacks SP over 'old' videos of dilapidated UP schools, announces health cover for mid-day meal cooks

IANS | August 23, 2026 2:08 PM

Lucknow, Aug 23 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack at the Samajwadi Party, alleging that the Opposition party was circulating videos showing the poor condition of school buildings that, according to him, date back to the period before 2017 when the SP government was in power.

Engineering student arrested in 15-year-old Mumbai girl's hit-and-run case

IANS | August 23, 2026 1:52 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) A motorcyclist accused in the hit-and-run case in Mumbai's Vile Parle has been arrested by the police on Sunday, officials said.

'Thinking Pakistan will send terrorist to India for trial is imaginary proposition': Manish Tewari

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday said the thought that Pakistan will send a terrorist to India for a trial is an "imaginary proposition", while adding that even in the aftermath of the 26/11 attack, the rogue nation did not take any action against the perpetrators even after admitting that its people were involved in the terror attack.

CBI books ex-DGCA senior official in corruption, criminal conspiracy case

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A case has been registered against a former Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official and several companies and individuals by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with alleged corruption and criminal conspiracy.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University moving towards employment-oriented education under VC Sharad Yadav

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:15 PM

Patna, Aug 23 (IANS) Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sharad Kumar Yadav, Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna has continuously expanded the scope of modern, employment-oriented education for students through the establishment of new schools, courses, and research centres.

Three-year-old mauled by stray dog in Maharashtra's Beed; receives 12 stitches on face

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:12 PM

Beed (Maharashtra), Aug 23 (IANS) Amid concerns over the stray dog menace in Maharashtra, a three-year-old girl sustained severe facial injuries, requiring 12 stitches, after being mauled by a stray dog in the state's Beed district, officials said on Sunday.

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, in a dual-nation deployment that highlighted its operational reach, tactical capabilities and growing defence cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

World must now be searching for Indian startups: PM Modi to Space Startup CEOs

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth and praised the country's rise in the private space sector, while calling for greater collaboration to position India as a global hub for space technology.

Cong leader demands Deepender Hooda's removal from CWC over Sajjan Kumar remarks

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:06 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) Congress leader and former Haryana Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has written to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge demanding the removal of party leader Deepender Hooda from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) over his remarks allegedly praising 1984 Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar.

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Safdarjung doctors script new milestone, perform first robot-assisted total knee replacement

CM Yogi attacks SP over 'old' videos of dilapidated UP schools, announces health cover for mid-day meal cooks

Engineering student arrested in 15-year-old Mumbai girl's hit-and-run case

'Thinking Pakistan will send terrorist to India for trial is imaginary proposition': Manish Tewari

CBI books ex-DGCA senior official in corruption, criminal conspiracy case

Aryabhatta Knowledge University moving towards employment-oriented education under VC Sharad Yadav

Three-year-old mauled by stray dog in Maharashtra's Beed; receives 12 stitches on face

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

World must now be searching for Indian startups: PM Modi to Space Startup CEOs

Cong leader demands Deepender Hooda's removal from CWC over Sajjan Kumar remarks

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