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'Mayor Care' Onam kits row hits Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Opposition alleges improprieties in a city initiative distributing Onam kits to employees after collecting gifts from private firms. The Mayor asserts funds were not from the corporation, while questions are raised about gift sources and kit distribution.
UP to open new Khadi stores to boost youth employment
The Uttar Pradesh government will launch new Khadi outlets across the state to boost sales among youth and create employment, with a focus on universities, technical institutes, medical colleges and public spaces. A Khadi Bhavan meeting in Lucknow outlined deadlines, budget utilization targets and s
India and Japan deepen trade ties with 200-member business delegation
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads a 200-member delegation to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka from Aug 24-27 to boost trade and investment. The visit follows Japan's target of 10 trillion yen in investment into India over a decade.
CJP to review Centre's assurances, keeps option for fresh stir
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) will hold a national working committee meeting on August 24, 2026 to assess the Centre's assurances after halting nationwide agitation on July 25. It says it may resort to another peaceful nationwide protest if commitments are not communicated or fulfilled.
Karnataka rolls out local jobs to curb drought-driven rural migration
The Karnataka government is expanding local employment schemes in drought-affected areas of the Kalyana Karnataka region, focusing on Bidar, Yadgir and nearby districts to deter distress migration while extending more works and beneficiary opportunities.
TN to study alternate sites for Chennai’s second airport, Hosur project in view
Tamil Nadu plans to explore alternate sites for Chennai’s second airport while showing interest in Hosur. A CM-led review indicates expected disclosures soon, with Parandur still unlikely to be dropped. Defence Ministry approvals are needed for Hosur’s airspace.
Original reporting key to regaining public trust in media: N. Ram
N. Ram urged a return to core journalistic practices, media literacy in schools, and independent self-regulation to rebuild trust at Hyderabad conclave. He highlighted print strengths and cautioned against ownership pressures and over-reliance on digital platforms.
Rahul Gandhi posters dubbed 'Real Life Batman' near Congress HQ in Delhi
Posters calling Rahul Gandhi the 'Real Life Batman' were installed outside Congress offices in Delhi, spotlighting a Gen-Z outreach effort. The inscriptions include 'The Silent Guardian' and 'A Watchful Protector', with attribution to Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress chief Akshay Lakra.
Andhra Pradesh to link 100 temple towns with ₹120-cr road push
Public roads are being built to over 100 temple towns in Andhra Pradesh, funded at ₹120 crore to cover about 205 km. As of the Deputy Chief Minister's update, roughly 40% of the works are finished with 26 roads completed and ready for inauguration.
INL urges united fight against move to shift Mangaluru from Palakkad division
The Indian National League calls for a coordinated campaign across Kerala to oppose moving Mangaluru from Palakkad division to Mysuru division, arguing it could affect rail connectivity and freight. The plan would take effect on October 1, with leaders urging MPs and ministers to intervene.
CWPRS report clears Kaleshwaram barrages, BRS claims Cong-BJP plot
BRS asserts that CWPRS findings show no major issues at Annaram and Sundilla barrages and argue a political conspiracy by Congress and BJP to tarnish Telangana's Kaleshwaram project. They propose repair-led reactivation of Medigadda and use of pump houses to irrigate lands during an El Nino year.
Chandanagar police SI and constable held in ₹75,000 bribe case
Two Chandanagar police officials were caught in an ACB operation for demanding and accepting a total ₹75,000 in a case file handling. The incident involved a Sub-Inspector and a Constable, with part of the bribe already paid and another portion recovered during the arrest.
Kerala sanctions ₹32 crore for Pravasi welfare pensions ahead of Onam
The Kerala government allocated ₹32 crore to disburse Pravasi welfare pensions, with payments expected before Onam. The move aims to clear arrears attributed to past fund diversions and follows a Finance Department release of funds.
Jagan cites drop in AP government school enrolment amid private-school rise
YSR Congress leader Jagan Mohan Reddy questions AP's enrolment trends, citing UDISE+ data that government school numbers fell between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private school enrolment rose. He calls for an explanation of the decline and contrasts it with infrastructure and digital-learning initiati
Pralhad Joshi accuses Congress of undermining national integrity for vote-bank appeasement
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized Congress for allegedly prioritizing vote-bank politics over national integrity, citing debates on the national anthem and Vande Mataram. He also referenced a CBI move to file a chargesheet against Minister B. Nagendra in the Valmiki Development Corporation cas
Rijiju accuses Congress of stalling anti-paper leak bill debate
Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused opposition parties of diverting attention from the anti-paper leak Bill during Lok Sabha debate, urging Rahul Gandhi to speak on the measure while condemning his and others' language as abusive.
BJP urges Rahul Gandhi to back 33% women quota, full Vande Mataram rendition
BJP general secretary Smriti Irani pressed Rahul Gandhi to back the 33% women’s reservation in legislatures and to organize a full rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters, linking his remarks on women’s leadership to immediate policy action.
Rajasthan Dalit land-encroachment case sees six probes, HC demands affidavits
The Rajasthan High Court instructed the Public Prosecutor to secure affidavits from all investigators in a Dalit family land-encroachment case, seeking reasons for delays beyond 60 days. The case in Bharatpur’s Kair village has changed hands six times in two years, with 12 accused booked under IPC a
Registrar takes temporary charge of Calicut University DSU presidency
The University of Calicut appointed the registrar to temporarily lead the department students’ union after the previous president stepped down amid unrest. The decision followed reports that no faculty member was willing to assume the post due to behaviour concerns within the DSU.
Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi may need training for Arunachal rivers
Union minister Kiren Rijiju joked that Rahul Gandhi might require training before swimming in Arunachal Pradesh rivers, posting videos and guidance on X. The exchange continues a light-hearted fitness discourse between the two leaders.
India frames future geopolitics through space, AI and tech convergence
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat argues that the fusion of space tech, AI, quantum tech, robotics, semiconductors and HPC will shape a nation's geopolitical standing. He advocates private participation as expanding capabilities without sidelining ISRO, and notes emerging challenges like space
Kerala CM says Muvattupuzha district proposal to be examined with Delimitation Commission
Kerala’s chief minister stated the move to create Muvattupuzha district will be seriously evaluated and a Delimitation Commission will be appointed. The remarks came during the Onam event in Muvattupuzha, where other government steps on payments and subsidised goods were also highlighted.
BJP govt in West Bengal appoints party MLAs as college governing council heads
The West Bengal Higher Education Department named BJP MLAs and MPs as presidents of governing bodies for hundreds of government-aided colleges. The move follows the previous administration dissolving these bodies and is bolstered by ministerial statements defending the appointments.
Nationwide fortnightly anti-narcotics drives to start in September
The Narcotics Control Bureau plans a year-long pattern of fortnightly enforcement campaigns across India beginning September, targeting foreign drug offenders, absconding narcotics criminals, and drug-diversion activities. An ongoing awareness drive for students started on August 16.