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CM Omar Abdullah reviews relief, rehabilitation efforts in calamity-hit Kishtwar, Kathua

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the recent cloudbursts and flash floods in Kis... Read More


Govt raises Rs 1.42 lakh cr via asset monetisation till FY25

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The government has raised Rs 1,42,758 crore through different modes of asset monetisation up to FY25, Parliament was informed on Thursday. Union Road Transport and Highways Mini... Read More


Pt Suhas Vyas to receive Basavaraj Rajguru National Award in Dharwad

India, Aug. 21 -- Noted Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Suhas Vyas from Pune will be honoured with the Pandit Basavaraj Rajguru National Award (2025-26) in Dharwad on August 24. The award, insti... Read More


Israel suspended from int'l astronomy Olympiads

India, Aug. 21 -- The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) has suspended Israel as a recognised national team and barred its participation in future olympiads owing to the count... Read More


India's online gaming ban: Why take such a big legislative gamble?

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The government's decision to outlaw online games that require players to fork out money seems to go against a basic tenet of good governance: strict regulation is typically bette... Read More


Lok Sabha sees about 31 pc productivity, Rajya Sabha 39 pc amid disruptions during monsoon session

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Monsoon session of the Parliament, which commenced on July 21, culminated on Thursday, a day ahead of its scheduled ending, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine... Read More


Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families affected by microfinance harassment

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of people who died by suicide due to the harassment of micro financiers. CM Siddarama... Read More


Parliament passes online gaming bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw says legislation takes a balanced approach

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports... Read More


Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and r... Read More


INDIA Bloc's VP Nominee B Sudershan Reddy files nomination, pledges to "discharge role with impartiality and dignity"

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Opposition INDIA bloc's Vice-Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the upcoming election, describing t... Read More