Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:27 PM

Ranchi, Aug 14 (IANS) As the ongoing agitation in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued for the 21st day on Friday, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto appealed the JMM-led government to "save the soul" of the state.

NIA probes ISI-linked Pakistani national held in Bengal; seeks details from state STF

IANS | August 14, 2026 3:08 PM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started collecting information about Pakistani national Wahab Alam, who was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police from Habra in North 24 Parganas district earlier this week.

'Jackfruit King' recalls interaction with PM Modi, says shared plans with him on promoting pan-India cultivation

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Mithilesh Desai, having earned an epithet of 'Jackfruit King' caught the internet's attention, after his brief meeting and conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Revati Sule's (daughter of NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule) wedding reception went viral.

Jharkhand students protest headmaster's transfer, block road; policeman injured in stone-pelting

IANS | August 13, 2026 5:20 PM

Garhwa (Jharkhand), Aug 13 (IANS) Students of the Plus Two High School in Kandi block of Jharkhand's Garhwa district staged a road blockade and later resorted to stone-pelting at the local police station on Thursday in protest against the transfer of the school's acting headmaster, Malay Kumar Singh.

Over 250 industries, academic institutions join Gujarat’s drive to skill 1.03 lakh youth

IANS | August 13, 2026 1:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 250 industries and academic institutions have responded to the Gujarat Government’s call to become training partners under its newly launched 'Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission' (NGKRM), as the state targets skill training for 1.03 lakh candidates during 2026-27.

Bihar: 'Jeevika Didis' take up the task of making Tricolours under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

IANS | August 12, 2026 8:07 PM

Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) The 'Jeevika Didis' in Bihar, under the Rural Livelihood Mission, have taken up the task of stitching thousands of National Flags as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, going beyond their routine work as assigned under the Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

Adani Group selects 1st cohort for ‘Vande Bharatam’ innovation initiative

IANS | August 11, 2026 8:28 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 11 (IANS) The Adani Group has selected the first cohort of innovators under its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, 'Vande Bharatam', after receiving more than 26,000 applications from across India.

Kerala roadways gifted a new bus!

IANS | August 11, 2026 5:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a cooperative society has stepped in to strengthen the cash-strapped Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), buying a bus with its public welfare fund and offering it to the state-run transport utility.

World leaders express solidarity for Colombia over devastating earthquake which left scores dead

IANS | August 10, 2026 11:59 PM

Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Leaders across the world express solidarity and support for the people of Colombia as the South American nation was hit with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which left several areas devastated, with scores dead as the search and rescue operations go on.

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

IANS | August 10, 2026 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that what a girl or woman chooses to wear is a matter of her personal choice and neither society, neighbours, nor any other person has the right to dictate her attire.

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Jharkhand protest enters 21st day, Devendra Nath Mahto appeals govt to 'save soul of state'

NIA probes ISI-linked Pakistani national held in Bengal; seeks details from state STF

'Jackfruit King' recalls interaction with PM Modi, says shared plans with him on promoting pan-India cultivation

Jharkhand students protest headmaster's transfer, block road; policeman injured in stone-pelting

Over 250 industries, academic institutions join Gujarat’s drive to skill 1.03 lakh youth

Bihar: 'Jeevika Didis' take up the task of making Tricolours under 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign

Adani Group selects 1st cohort for ‘Vande Bharatam’ innovation initiative

Kerala roadways gifted a new bus!

World leaders express solidarity for Colombia over devastating earthquake which left scores dead

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

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