Jharkhand agitating students suspend protest for two months after Hemant Soren govt accepts demands
Jharkhand students leading the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations have decided to suspend their protest for two months after their demands were accepted. According to the information, the students have agreed to temporarily call off the movement and are expected to leave the protest site by Wednesday evening. An official statement on the decision is likely to be issued by the students later in the evening.
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Court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for objectionable remarks on Indian Army
The Krishnanagar Court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. She had been directed to appear in court regarding allegations of making objectionable remarks about the Indian Army but had been evading appearance. Consequently, the court took this action against the MP.
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Blast at CNG pump in Delhi’s Tikri Kalan, 6 injured while refuelling truck
A blast at a CNG station in Delhi’s Tikri Kalan area left six people injured while a truck was being refuelled with compressed natural gas on Wednesday. According to the initial information, the incident took place during CNG filling at the pump. The injured persons were reportedly present at the station when the blast occurred.
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When and where to watch India vs Pakistan FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup clash?
India will meet Pakistan in a decisive Pool D encounter at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, August 19. The match will be played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The fixture carries added significance as it marks the first meeting between the rivals at the men’s World Cup since 2010. India won that contest 4-1 in New Delhi on March 4.
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Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (August 18) announced that maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of their third child will be extended from 12 weeks to 365 days. The revised provision will bring the maternity leave available for a third child in line with the 365-day leave currently granted for the first two children.
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Goa govt moves Supreme Court seeking harsher sentence for Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case
The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court seeking an enhancement of the sentence awarded to former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case. The state government has filed a petition before the top court challenging the sentence imposed by the Bombay High Court’s Goa Bench and seeking a higher punishment for Tejpal. This comes days after the Bombay High Court’s Goa Bench subsequently set aside the trial court’s acquittal and convicted Tejpal in the case, awarding him a 10-year prison sentence. Through its petition, the state has urged the Supreme Court to consider increasing the sentence awarded to Tejpal. The matter will now be examined by the top court.
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Two girls injured after giant ride breaks down at fair in Lucknow
At least two teenage girls were seriously injured on Tuesday evening (August 18) after a large amusement ride suddenly broke off and fell in Uttar Pradesh‘s Lucknow. The accident took place at the Sawan Mahotsav near Radio Colony in the Ghazipur area of Lucknow.
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Four-tier paper checking system, CISF security: Centre makes big NTA overhaul after NEET row
In a follow-up meeting regarding the NTA, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday directed that all necessary security measures and requisite infrastructure be ensured for the smooth conduct of examinations. Following the Minister’s directives, the Director General of the NTA provided an update on the actions taken so far:
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Madonna leads MTV VMAs 2026 nominations with 11 nods, Taylor Swift close behind with nine | Full list
The nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with Madonna leading this year’s list with 11 nods. The singer is nominated for Artist of the Year, while Confessions II – The Film is in contention for Video of the Year and Bring Your Love, her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, has received a Song of the Year nomination.
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‘Stop abusing Modi and Yogi, defeating BJP isn’t Muslims’ sole job’: Maulana Razvi’s appeal to community
The All India Muslim Jamaat national president Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi has appealed to Muslims to stop abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and instead develop a positive outlook. He also said that defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not the sole responsibility of Muslims. In a statement issued to the media, Razvi said Muslims should move away from the politics of opposition and focus on their own development and future.
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