Jharkhand students continue to protest; demand reforms, accountability in JPSC, JSSC

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:07 AM

Ranchi, Aug 13 (IANS) The ongoing agitation by students in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued on Thursday, with protesters reiterating that their movement will not end until concrete action is taken on their demands.

Madhya Pradesh CM meets Gujarat counterpart during investment outreach

IANS | August 12, 2026 10:19 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at his residence in Gandhinagar on Wednesday during his visit to Gujarat for an investment outreach programme aimed at attracting investment from the state’s industrial sector.

India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and SACU, marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic engagement.

Madhya Pradesh secures Rs 8,635 crore investment proposals from Gujarat

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth Rs 8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue with Gujarat's industrial sector in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with the proposed projects expected to generate 5,785 employment opportunities across sectors, including cement, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, chemicals, aerospace and defence.