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NHAI issues over 5 lakh FASTag annual toll passes, collects Rs 150 crore revenue

Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of purchases of annual passes in four days, followed by Karnataka and Haryana. Further, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of transactions through FASTag annual passes at toll plazas, a statement by NHAI said.

Aug 19, 2025

Nitish cabinet okays 16 proposals; exam fee cut, job push, tourism boost among key decisions

One of the most significant decisions was the reduction/exemption in application fees for all recruitment examinations conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission, Bihar Staff Selection Commission, Bihar Technical Service Commission, Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission, Central Selection Board of Constables and other state-level commissions.

Aug 19, 2025

China's Foreign Minister 'heartened' by stability in borders, says Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's visit

China's FM 'heartened' by stability in borders; says Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's visit

Speaking at Hyderabad House in New Delhi during the latest round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi said the setbacks in India-China ties in recent years were "not in the interest of the people of both countries".

Aug 19, 2025

PM Modi highlights landmark initiatives driving India's growth

The Prime Minister's statement on X social media platform came in response to an article written by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, elaborating how the major reforms undertaken by the PM Modi have accelerated India's growth on the path to achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' goal.

Aug 19, 2025

Trump says he is arranging meeting between Zelensky, Putin; trilaterals will follow

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who was at the meeting, echoed Trump, writing on X, "It is a good meeting with President Trump, President Zelensky, and our European partners today in Washington."

Aug 19, 2025

Ukrainian security guarantees would include purchase of $90 billion of American weapons: Zelensky

Ukraine has rejected a Russian proposal to freeze the frontline in exchange for troop withdrawals from parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, warning that such concessions would risk enabling Moscow to push deeper into the country.

Aug 19, 2025

Mumbai battered by 500mm rain in 84 hours; IMD issues red alert

Several parts of Mumbai witnessed intense rainfall on August 19, 2025, between 4 am and 8 am, with multiple areas across the city and suburbs recording over 100 mm of rain in just four hours, according to civic data.

Aug 19, 2025

Heavy rains: Holiday declared for schools & colleges in 7 K'taka districts today

Holiday declared for schools & colleges in 7 K'taka districts amid heavy rains

The holidays have been declared as a precautionary measure for schools and colleges in Dharwad, Chikkamagaluru, Belagavi, Karwar, Hassan, Bidar and Madikeri districts. A red alert has been issued for Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga districts.

Aug 19, 2025

'Kripan' curbs at PM's I-Day event: BJP Sikh leader fights for Punjab sarpanch's rights

On Monday, R.P. Singh, a former Delhi MLA, met Madhur Verma, Joint Commissioner of Police (Central Range), Delhi, to submit a formal representation against ACP Shashi Kant Gaur, who allegedly stopped the village headman from Punjab from proceeding towards the seating area.

Aug 18, 2025

K'taka: Woman levels serious sexual assault charges against ex-UP MLA 'Guddu Pandit'

A 40-year-old woman has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by former SP MLA Sribhagawan Sharma, aka Guddu Pandit, in Bengaluru, police said on Monday.

Aug 18, 2025

Modi Praises Bengaluru's Role in Operation Sindoor

PM Modi to inaugurate project worth Rs 12,000 crore in Gaya on Aug 22

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 12,000 crore in Gaya on August 22.

Aug 18, 2025

Basis for any positive momentum in India-China ties is ability to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar noted that the meeting provides both sides an opportunity to review bilateral ties and exchange views on the global situation, including some issues of mutual interest.

Aug 18, 2025

Jammu-Srinagar highway shut: J&K braces for 48-hour weather onslaught, Jammu schools closed

The J&K has issued a high alert across the Union Territory following meteorological warnings of hostile weather conditions over the next 48 hours. With moderate to heavy rainfall predicted in multiple districts from August 18-25, authorities have mobilized emergency response teams and closed the critical Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to landslides and shooting stones.

Aug 18, 2025

ECI's Ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi Ignites Political Tensions

ECI gives ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi on "vote chori" remarks; BJP joins

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed support for the ECI's directive, urging Gandhi to adhere to the Commission's demands. Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Gandhi, questioning the validity of his claims and accusing him of spreading confusion.

Aug 18, 2025

Meta apologises for inaccurate translation implying Siddaramaiah 'passed way'

K'taka BJP turns tables on vote fraud; seeks probe into vote-buying allegations involving Siddaramaiah

Vijayendra's statement was in response to questions regarding the claims made by former senior Congress leader C.M. Ibrahim and an alleged audio clip featuring Congress MLA Shivalinge Gowda. In the audio, Gowda purportedly discusses the purchase of votes, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Aug 18, 2025

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NHAI issues over 5 lakh FASTag annual toll passes, collects Rs 150 crore revenue

Nitish cabinet okays 16 proposals; exam fee cut, job push, tourism boost among key decisions

China's FM 'heartened' by stability in borders; says Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's visit

PM Modi highlights landmark initiatives driving India's growth

Trump says he is arranging meeting between Zelensky, Putin; trilaterals will follow

Ukrainian security guarantees would include purchase of $90 billion of American weapons: Zelensky

Mumbai battered by 500mm rain in 84 hours; IMD issues red alert

Holiday declared for schools & colleges in 7 K'taka districts amid heavy rains

'Kripan' curbs at PM's I-Day event: BJP Sikh leader fights for Punjab sarpanch's rights

K'taka: Woman levels serious sexual assault charges against ex-UP MLA 'Guddu Pandit'

PM Modi to inaugurate project worth Rs 12,000 crore in Gaya on Aug 22

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

Jammu-Srinagar highway shut: J&K braces for 48-hour weather onslaught, Jammu schools closed

ECI gives ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi on "vote chori" remarks; BJP joins

K'taka BJP turns tables on vote fraud; seeks probe into vote-buying allegations involving Siddaramaiah

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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