Outgoing Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture; man alleges detention, beating at police office

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Meerut, Aug 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) B.R. Ambedkar faction president, Digvijay Bhatti, on Friday has levelled serious allegations of third-degree torture against outgoing Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Avinash Pandey, claiming that he was detained and mercilessly beaten inside the police office. The Meerut Police, however, has strongly denied the allegations.

Jharkhand govt's intention was to keep entire matter complicated: BJP on HC staying JPSC exam cancellation

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP on Friday criticised the Jharkhand government after the High Court stayed the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and related appointments, alleging that the government's intention from the beginning was to keep the entire matter complicated.

Bihar: JEEViKA Didi's kitchen at Shravani mela creates employment opportunities for over 100 women

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:32 AM

Bhagalpur, Aug 21 (IANS) JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at the month-long Shravani Mela in Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, has emerged as a new source of income and employment for local women associated with the JEEViKA initiative.

Exalogic-CMRL case: From monthly payments to hawala, ex-CM Vijayan’s daughter to face ED again

IANS | August 21, 2026 10:14 AM

Kochi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan is all set to face another round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with the agency intensifying its probe following fresh revelations in the Exalogic-CMRL financial transactions case.

Vande Mataram row: Mayawati urges political parties to focus on public welfare issues

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing debate in the country over the singing of Vande Mataram, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday said the politics surrounding whether the full song, only its first two stanzas, or none of it should be sung was 'not right'.

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, praising his efforts towards the development and progress of the northeastern state.

Several religious, political outfits observe Punjab shutdown today

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:30 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Several Sikh religious and political organisations seeking the release of Sikh inmates, who have completed their prison terms, on Friday gave a statewide shutdown of Punjab till 2 p.m. amid heavy security buildup.

HM Amit Shah to lay foundation for SSB projects, interact with soldiers in Siliguri today

IANS | August 21, 2026 7:09 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend a series of programmes in Siliguri on Friday as part of his three-day visit to West Bengal, with the day’s agenda focused on the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), border security and awareness about India’s new criminal laws.

Tibetan govt-in-exile rejects China’s assimilation policies, vows peaceful struggle

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:14 AM

Dharamsala, Aug 21 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile jointly organised a prayer meeting and peace march in Dharamsala on Thursday to mark the 49th day since Tibetan activist Lobsang Palden (Lobga Rangzen) made the ultimate sacrifice.

PM Modi urges secretaries to break silos, adopt long-term vision for India’s future

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the third high‑level meeting with secretaries to the Government of India at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Politics

Outgoing Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture; man alleges detention, beating at police office

Jharkhand govt's intention was to keep entire matter complicated: BJP on HC staying JPSC exam cancellation

Bihar: JEEViKA Didi's kitchen at Shravani mela creates employment opportunities for over 100 women

Exalogic-CMRL case: From monthly payments to hawala, ex-CM Vijayan’s daughter to face ED again

Vande Mataram row: Mayawati urges political parties to focus on public welfare issues

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

Several religious, political outfits observe Punjab shutdown today

HM Amit Shah to lay foundation for SSB projects, interact with soldiers in Siliguri today

Tibetan govt-in-exile rejects China’s assimilation policies, vows peaceful struggle

PM Modi urges secretaries to break silos, adopt long-term vision for India’s future

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