Experience, energy and grassroots connect: PM Modi, Nitin Nabin congratulate BJP’s new national office bearers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the newly appointed national office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said the team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to the newly appointed national office bearers of the BJP and those who have been given various responsibilities in the party. This newly appointed team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect,” PM Modi said on X.
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Actress Ananya Raj dies at 27; what did her family reveal about her death?
Actor Ananya Raj, who featured in films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died on July 15 at the age of 27. Her family announced her death on August 16, almost a month later.
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Dickwella-Sonal headline Day 3 of Galle Test, resilient knocks help keep Sri Lanka afloat
Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka proved to be a roller coaster of emotions for the fans. The day began with India losing their final wicket and posting a total of 462 runs in the first innings. As Sri Lanka came out to bat, the side was immediately put under pressure.
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Baisaran Valley to get motorable road after Pahalgam terror attack: Know how much it will cost
Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most popular tourist destinations, is set for a major infrastructure upgrade. A motorable road is now being constructed to provide easier access to the picturesque meadow, which is often described as the “Mini Switzerland” of the region. The development assumes significance as Baisaran was the site of the deadly terror attack on April 22, 2025, in which 26 people were killed. The foundation stone for the new road project was laid by Pahalgam MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 6.09 crore and is being taken up with funding from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell, says ‘probably my last year’ of football
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the end of the 2026-27 season, saying it is ‘probably my last year.’ The 41-year-old, who continues to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, has previously acknowledged that retirement is approaching but has stopped short of setting a definitive timeline for the end of his playing career.
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Iran offers USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, double for women
Iran’s military on Sunday (August 16) announced a bounty equivalent to USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubling if the act is carried out by a woman, amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington. Army Chief Amir Hatami said the plan was drawn up following a ‘large number of requests’ from people seeking to participate, according to an AFP report citing Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.
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NTA to hold UGC-NET exams again for English, Commerce and Sociology after ‘multiple errors’ in papers
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced re-examination of three University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) papers, saying there are “multiple errors” in the exam conducted from June 22 to June 30 this year. “In respect of three subjects, namely English, Commerce and Sociology, NTA had received several complaints on multiple errors in these papers. Accordingly, NTA formed a committee to enquire into and look into these errors,” it clarified in a notification.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday
After students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment exams burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday, the Jharkhand government has taken initiative to find a resolution through dialogue with the protesting students in Ranchi. In this regard, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren agreed to hold talks with the protesting students.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Yash addresses Allu Aravind’s ‘Who was Yash before KGF?’ remark
Kannada actor Yash has addressed an old remark by producer Allu Aravind questioning who he was before KGF. The comment, which dates back to 2023, was brought up by journalist Rajat Sharma during Yash’s appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, which aired on August 15. Yash responded to the observation while discussing how the success of a film can change an actor’s career and the way audiences perceive them.
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RJD to hold protest march to Delhi Raj Bhawan on August 19 over exam paper leaks: Tejashwi Yadav
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that the RJD will conduct a march to the Raj Bhavan in Delhi on August 19 in protest against irregularities in exams in the state. He added that his party will present the grievances to the Governor. He said there isn’t a single exam or recruitment drive where the paper doesn’t get leaked and added that whether it is the Class 10 exam, the Class 12 exam, or a recruitment test, the paper leaks every time, and a fair selection process has never taken place.
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