CJP announces another protest march in Delhi on September 5 over ‘unfulfilled promises’ by govt
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday (August 24) announced a nationwide call for a ‘peaceful’ protest march in New Delhi on 5 September 2026, accusing the Central government of failing to honour the commitments made to young people on 25 July, following which nationwide youth protests were withdrawn in good faith.
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Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi’s greetings and personal message
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday (August 24). He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings and a personal message to the Russian leader.
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Work from home advisory issued for August 25 in Gurugram after heavy rain triggers traffic chaos
Authorities in Haryana’s Gurugram have once again issued a work-from-home advisory following heavy rainfall in the city, which has led to widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion at several places on Monday. The district administration has advised corporate offices to allow employees to work from home on August 25 to help ease traffic movement and reduce inconvenience to commuters. Additionally, schools have also been directed to conduct classes online in view of the prevailing weather conditions and the possibility of further disruption on the roads.
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Sugar prices to cool soon? ISMA says no shortage as imports rise and mills prepare to boost output
India’s sugar industry has sought to allay concerns over the recent rise in retail sugar prices, saying there is no shortage of the commodity in the country and prices are likely to ease in the coming days. The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), the apex industry body, attributed the recent price increase to multiple factors, including speculative purchases by traders and bulk consumers, along with lower sugar production due to adverse weather conditions. Addressing a press conference on Monday, ISMA President Niraj Shirgaokar said the industry was not responsible for creating an artificial shortage or pushing up ex-mill sugar prices. He maintained that adequate stocks are available in the country to meet demand.
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Two inmates nabbed under POCSO Act escape from Srinagar Central Jail; lookout notice issued
Two inmates arrested under POCSO Act have reportedly escaped from Srinagar Central Jail in Jammu and Kashmir. The escaped inmates have been identified as Farman Khan, a resident of Sadanpora, Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmed Gujar, a resident of Sanglan Chittergul in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Police have launched a massive manhunt to trace and apprehend the escaped inmates and issued a lookout notice in this regard. The notice also included photographs of the two prisoners and urged people to share information by contacting the nearest police station or dialling 112.
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Ashmith wins Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs Kannada; takes home Rs 20 lakh prize money and trophy
Ashmith has emerged as the winner of Zee Kannada’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs. Along with the coveted trophy, he also takes home a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh. The two-day Grand Finale event was aired on August 22 and 23 at 7 PM, which included the performances, celebrations and emotional moments of the contestants.
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UPSSSC aspirant paid Rs 10 lakh, used Bluetooth to clear exam; caught red-handed by STF
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) arrested a candidate red-handed at an exam centre in Lucknow while he was cheating using a Bluetooth device during the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) graduate-level main examination. The accused also paid Rs 10 lakh in advance to an exam racketeer to clear the exam held on Sunday, August 23. The arrested candidate has been identified as Brijesh Kumar Yadav (son of Dan Bahadur Yadav), a resident of Prayagraj. Originally hailing from Jaunpur, Brijesh was apprehended at the Dayanand Kanya Inter College examination center in Sector-C, Mahanagar, Lucknow.
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Two MLAs among six injured in a road accident at Delhi’s ITO
Two MLAs including Anil Jha, the current MLA from Kirari, Delhi, and Abhay Patel, a Karnataka MLA were among six people who sustained minor injuries in a road accident at Delhi’s ITO on Sunday night. The accident occurred around 9:30 pm when two cars collided near the PWD office in central Delhi. As per police, a Swift car travelling from Laxmi Nagar towards ITO hit the divider and after crossing the railing, collided with the Innova coming from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar.
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Maharashtra prepares law to regulate private coaching centres: Here’s what the bill proposes
The Maharashtra government has proposed legislation to regulate private coaching centres in the state. The draft of the Maharashtra Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2026 has been published by the School Education and Sports Department, and the government has invited suggestions and objections from the public.
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‘People will wipe out Samajwadi Party permanently in next Uttar Pradesh assembly polls’: CM Yogi Adityanath
Launching a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday (August 23) claimed people will “wipe out” the Samajwadi Party permanently in the next assembly elections. He also accused the Samajwadi Party of never including the poor in its agenda and of putting the state behind its family interests.
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