Rs 50.43 lakh bill sent, but no water tank at hospital; Gujarat Minister orders action

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:57 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has ordered a police complaint and disciplinary action against officials after finding that a 2.55 lakh-litre underground water tank approved for a hospital in Palitana in the Bhavnagar district had not been constructed, despite a bill of Rs 50.43 lakh submitted for approval.

SP netas don’t want Azam Khan to live, it’s they who leak inputs about his black deeds: OP Rajbhar

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:45 PM

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack at the Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav, holding the two leaders responsible for the increasing troubles faced by the jailed former Rampur MP Azam Khan.

BJP first spread hatred, now appropriating Vande Mataram to further its design: Renuka Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government on Wednesday, accusing it of instigating communal sentiments through devious means and said that its tall claims over the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was nothing but part of the plan to further its divisive politics.

'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:42 AM

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided several locations linked to senior Samajwadi Party (SP) jailed leader Azam Khan on Wednesday, the party criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, stating that it has "nothing left" to offer the public, and hence is resorting to "harassing" people associated with the previous governments.

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:35 AM

Srinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he will meet the visiting US ambassador, Sergio Gor, and discuss the union territory situation with him, but will not complain about anything.

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's arrest has yet again exposed the Aam Aadmi Party's "fake honesty", adding that the Delhi Jal Board scam case presents an example of how the National Capital was looted in a "brazen manner" under AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:22 AM

Rampur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur and Saharanpur and Delhi in connection with the jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, officials said.

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt over I-Day 'non-observance' in schools near India-Pak border

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging non-observance of Independence Day in certain government schools in Punjab, particularly those located near the India-Pakistan border, and has sought a detailed report from the state government.

Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai today for southern state CMs' meeting, Vijay to attend

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:27 AM

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam on Thursday.

Mauritius President raises toast celebrating longstanding friendship with India

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:55 PM

Port Louis, Aug 18 (IANS) Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava raised toasts to celebrate the longstanding friendship between India and Mauritius at a reception hosted by the High Commission of India to celebrate the 80th Independence Day.

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Rs 50.43 lakh bill sent, but no water tank at hospital; Gujarat Minister orders action

SP netas don’t want Azam Khan to live, it’s they who leak inputs about his black deeds: OP Rajbhar

BJP first spread hatred, now appropriating Vande Mataram to further its design: Renuka Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt over I-Day 'non-observance' in schools near India-Pak border

Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai today for southern state CMs' meeting, Vijay to attend

Mauritius President raises toast celebrating longstanding friendship with India

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