'AAP deeply ingrained in corruption': BJP on Punjab govt employees' protest over unpaid DA

IANS | August 27, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of being "deeply ingrained in corruption" due to which pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears have not been paid to government employees in the state, prompting them to stage agitations.

Kerala’s 24X7 specialist care plan faces manpower test

IANS | August 27, 2026 2:05 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) The Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led Kerala government’s ambitious plan to take specialist healthcare beyond medical colleges and make it available round-the-clock at district and general hospitals, has run into its first major reality check, with government doctors warning that the reform could strain the public health system unless the state creates fresh posts and fills existing vacancies.

‘Your love is no less than a blessing’: Delhi CM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children from different parts of the national capital, who tied several rakhis on her wrist. Calling their affection a blessing, she said their love held a special place in her heart.

Munir’s narrative machinery masks scale of unrest in Pakistan’s restive regions

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Pakistan is undergoing a series of problems in Balochistan, Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the last several months. While human rights violations are on the rise with a large number of deaths and forced disappearances, these issues are not being widely spoken about.

Leaders across party lines express concern, grief over devastating Nepal flash floods

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Thursday expressed grief and concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, describing the tragedy as deeply saddening and painful while stressing the need for relief, rescue efforts and continued vigilance in neighbouring Indian states.

Govt services in Punjab impacted; three lakh employees go on strike

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:20 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 27 (IANS) The government services across Punjab were impacted on Thursday, with over three lakh employees of almost all departments, boards and corporations going on a mass casual leave for a day over non-payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears and other long-pending demands.

Mayawati calls UP govt's plan to provide one lakh jobs ‘belated but correct step’

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youths over the next six months, describing it as a belated but correct step. However, she said the move appeared to be more of an electoral manoeuvre ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ today

IANS | August 27, 2026 7:49 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young athletes and youth leaders on Thursday as part of a nationwide initiative, ‘Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath’.

Experts react to ex-CDS Chauhan's remarks on Kirana Hills incident during Op Sindoor

IANS | August 26, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Major General Dhruv C Katoch (Retd.), former diplomat KP Fabian and Foreign Affairs expert Waiel Awwad have offered detailed reactions to former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan's recent clarification regarding a possible strike on Pakistan's Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor.

Who is afraid of a tribal woman making her own choice?

Bhaavna Arora | August 26, 2026 11:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) From rifles to Kosa silk, the journey of surrendered Maoist women raises a larger question: after decades of conflict, who gets to decide what freedom should look like for them?

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'AAP deeply ingrained in corruption': BJP on Punjab govt employees' protest over unpaid DA

Kerala’s 24X7 specialist care plan faces manpower test

‘Your love is no less than a blessing’: Delhi CM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

Munir’s narrative machinery masks scale of unrest in Pakistan’s restive regions

Leaders across party lines express concern, grief over devastating Nepal flash floods

Govt services in Punjab impacted; three lakh employees go on strike

Mayawati calls UP govt's plan to provide one lakh jobs ‘belated but correct step’

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ today

Experts react to ex-CDS Chauhan's remarks on Kirana Hills incident during Op Sindoor

Who is afraid of a tribal woman making her own choice?

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