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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.

India's private sector output growth rises to 54.6 in Aug: PMI data

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's private sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, supported by a rebound in services growth while manufacturing activity continued to expand, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Friday.

Muthanga land stir case: Kerala HC suspends sentences of four, says trial court verdict needs scrutiny

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:45 AM

Kochi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday suspended the sentences imposed on four persons, including social activist M. Geethanandan, in connection with the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, while directing each of them to deposit Rs 36,000.

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.

CCTV footage surfaces in Lucknow triple tragedy as SBI officer kills wife; sister, himself

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:54 AM

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) CCTV footage surfaced on Friday in connection with the shocking incident in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in which an SBI field officer shot dead his wife outside her workplace, returned home and killed his sister before dying by suicide.

Retired Colonel, wife held under 'digital arrest' lose Rs 15.50 lakh; Delhi Police nab 4

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhi's South-West District has busted an interstate cyber-fraud facilitation network involved in sophisticated digital arrest scams and arrested four accused from Punjab and Rajasthan in connection with the case, police said on Friday.

Piyush Goyal emphasises India's commitment to deepen economic ties with Singapore, across Asia

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:12 AM

Singapore, Aug 21 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has emphasised India's commitment to deepening economic partnerships with Singapore and across Asia, while fostering stronger business-to-business collaboration.

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.

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

India's private sector output growth rises to 54.6 in Aug: PMI data

Muthanga land stir case: Kerala HC suspends sentences of four, says trial court verdict needs scrutiny

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

CCTV footage surfaces in Lucknow triple tragedy as SBI officer kills wife; sister, himself

Retired Colonel, wife held under 'digital arrest' lose Rs 15.50 lakh; Delhi Police nab 4

Piyush Goyal emphasises India's commitment to deepen economic ties with Singapore, across Asia

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

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