'Did any such demolition happen before?': Azam Khan's wife calls for reconsidering Jauhar University razing order

IANS | August 18, 2026 3:27 PM

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 18 (IANS) Amid the growing political controversy surrounding the demolition orders issued against Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's wife Tazeen Fatma has appealed to the Uttar Pradesh government to reconsider the decision, stressing that the university was built for the public and that the interests of students and people should be kept in mind before taking any further action.

FTAs accelerating India's export growth

IANS | August 18, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) India’s recent export performance shows the growing commercial importance of the country’s new FTA partners, with a shift visible in early export gains, rising preferential certificate of origin issuance, and a wider range of exports to these markets, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Tuesday.

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP in-charge, steps up preparations for 2027 Assembly polls

IANS | August 18, 2026 2:24 PM

Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was on Tuesday appointed as the party's in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, as the preparations for the crucial 2027 Assembly elections intensify.

Health Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, currently stable

IANS | August 18, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda underwent an angioplasty at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital and is currently in stable condition, said the medical officials on Tuesday.

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'.

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.

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.

Teenage pregnancy biggest concern in Bengal, says Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:39 PM

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) With the BJP-led West Bengal government set to complete 100 days in office on Tuesday, the state administration is preparing to showcase the achievements and key initiatives undertaken during its first 100 days.

Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route

IANS | August 17, 2026 11:18 PM

Botad (Gujarat), Aug 17 (IANS) Gujarat’s Botad district on Monday gained direct Vande Bharat connectivity with the Sabarmati-Veraval service beginning operations through the Gandhigram-Botad route, following a change approved by the Railway Board.

Politics

'Did any such demolition happen before?': Azam Khan's wife calls for reconsidering Jauhar University razing order

FTAs accelerating India's export growth

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP in-charge, steps up preparations for 2027 Assembly polls

Health Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, currently stable

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

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

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

Teenage pregnancy biggest concern in Bengal, says Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee

Gujarat: Botad gets Vande Bharat connectivity as train begins running via Gandhigram route

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