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NSUI, ABVP clash in Pune ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:23 AM

Pune, Aug 22 (IANS) A violent midnight clash erupted between the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the hostel premises of the College of Engineering Pune (COEP). The incident occurred ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled student interaction event, titled 'Chhatron Ki Goonj.'

Chhindwara district hospital NICU fire leaves three newborns with severe burns; infants rushed to Jabalpur

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:06 AM

Chhindwara, Aug 22 (IANS) A major accident struck the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Chhindwara District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh in the wee hours of Saturday when a radiant warmer machine caught fire, leaving three newborns with serious burn injuries.

NHRC seeks report on allegations against Punjab CM's wife of allegedly suppressing rape case for Rs 5 Cr

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann allegedly sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case, directing the state authorities to enquire into the matter and submit a report on the action taken.

IndianOil supply pact to shield Mauritius from price volatility, ensure energy security: Govt

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The five-year agreement between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and the State Trading Corporation (STC) of Mauritius is an assured long-term supply commitment to Mauritius, providing the country with security of supplies and shielding it from price volatility, the government said on Saturday.

Govt restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 ingredients for kids below age 4

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday imposed restrictions on the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years of age.

Two killed in reactor blast at Telangana pharma unit

IANS | August 22, 2026 9:53 AM

Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Two people were killed, and several others were seriously injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, officials said on Saturday.

DMK executive committee meets today, major organisational overhaul on agenda

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:54 AM

Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) The DMK executive committee will meet on Saturday amid expectations that the party leadership will unveil a major organisational restructuring following its defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Two-day BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings to be held in Visakhapatnam

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:59 AM

Visakhapatnam, Aug 22 (IANS) India will host the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting and the BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, starting Saturday, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026.

BJP to hold key organisational meetings in Delhi today

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:37 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to hold a series of important organisational meetings in the national capital on Saturday, bringing together its newly appointed national office-bearers and senior state-level leadership.

Gujarat minister orders transfer of senior doctor after woman resident doctor 'slapped, abused' (Ld)

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:17 PM

Gandhinagar/Rajkot, Aug 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday ordered the transfer of senior doctor Dr Ashwin Ramani from Rajkot Civil Hospital to a primary health centre in Panchmahal district after he was accused of slapping and verbally abusing a woman resident doctor during an altercation at the hospital's emergency ward.

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NSUI, ABVP clash in Pune ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event

Chhindwara district hospital NICU fire leaves three newborns with severe burns; infants rushed to Jabalpur

NHRC seeks report on allegations against Punjab CM's wife of allegedly suppressing rape case for Rs 5 Cr

IndianOil supply pact to shield Mauritius from price volatility, ensure energy security: Govt

Govt restricts fixed dose combinations containing 2 ingredients for kids below age 4

Two killed in reactor blast at Telangana pharma unit

DMK executive committee meets today, major organisational overhaul on agenda

Two-day BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings to be held in Visakhapatnam

BJP to hold key organisational meetings in Delhi today

Gujarat minister orders transfer of senior doctor after woman resident doctor 'slapped, abused' (Ld)

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