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Mother, five minor children found dead in Bhootanala Lake in Karnataka's Vijayapura

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:55 PM

Vijaypura (Karnataka), Aug 26 (IANS) A mother and her five children were found dead in Bhootanala Lake on the outskirts of Vijayapura city in north Karnataka on Wednesday, in a suspected case of suicide. The circumstances surrounding the deaths, however, remain unclear and police are investigating whether the six died by suicide or were victims of a crime.

TN Governor clears 20 pc quota in govt jobs, for Tamil-medium candidates

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:42 PM

Chennai, Aug 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has given assent to the legislation, clearing 20 per cent preferential quota in government employment for candidates educated in Tamil medium.

Tahir Hussain moves Delhi HC challenging life sentence in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder case

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor, Tahir Hussain, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging his conviction and life imprisonment in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

Bengal govt plans selective relaxation in ‘land use conversion’ rules in new industrial policy

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:27 PM

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) As the West Bengal government is all set to come out with the state’s new industrial policy by the middle of next month, the new policy might bring selective relaxations in the existing “land use conversion” rules, only if that land is procured for setting up any industrial unit.

CM Yogi launches lifetime free bus travel scheme for women above 60 in UP; named after Ahilyabai Holkar

IANS | August 26, 2026 1:23 PM

Lucknow, Aug 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday flagged off special buses in Lucknow under a new initiative offering lifelong free bus travel to women aged 60 and above. The scheme has been named after the 18th-century ruler Ahilyabai Holkar in recognition of her contribution to women's empowerment, good governance and cultural preservation.

Karnataka CM does not rule out Minister Nagendra’s resignation, says all leaders are disciplined soldiers of party

IANS | August 26, 2026 12:49 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Wednesday did not rule out the possibility of Minister for Planning and Statistics B. Nagendra’s resignation amid mounting pressure on his government over the alleged tribal welfare irregularities case, saying that all leaders, ministers, MLAs and party workers are "disciplined soldiers" of the party.

Owaisi indulging in vote-bank politics, adding communal flavour to hijab issue: NDA leaders

IANS | August 26, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Several leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday slammed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his criticism of the Allahabad High Court's dress code order and accused him of indulging in vote-bank politics and adding a "communal flavour" to the issue of education and progress.

Noida: 120 Swine flu cases reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar; 20-bed ICU kept ready

IANS | August 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Noida, Aug 26 (IANS) In view of the rising number of swine flu cases in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the Health Department has stepped up vigilance and issued an advisory for the public. Nearly 120 cases of swine flu have been reported in the district so far, prompting authorities to strengthen preparedness and monitoring.

Adani Energy Solutions wins Rs 4,700 crore transmission project in Maharashtra

IANS | August 26, 2026 9:42 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Wednesday said it has won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project for evacuation of 4,500 MW of renewable energy generated in Karnataka to major load centres in Maharashtra.

Six killed as bus rams into truck in Telangana

IANS | August 26, 2026 9:27 AM

Hyderabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus rammed into a container truck in Telangana's Suryapet district in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Mother, five minor children found dead in Bhootanala Lake in Karnataka's Vijayapura

TN Governor clears 20 pc quota in govt jobs, for Tamil-medium candidates

Tahir Hussain moves Delhi HC challenging life sentence in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder case

Bengal govt plans selective relaxation in ‘land use conversion’ rules in new industrial policy

CM Yogi launches lifetime free bus travel scheme for women above 60 in UP; named after Ahilyabai Holkar

Karnataka CM does not rule out Minister Nagendra’s resignation, says all leaders are disciplined soldiers of party

Owaisi indulging in vote-bank politics, adding communal flavour to hijab issue: NDA leaders

Noida: 120 Swine flu cases reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar; 20-bed ICU kept ready

Adani Energy Solutions wins Rs 4,700 crore transmission project in Maharashtra

Six killed as bus rams into truck in Telangana

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