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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 04:14 AM

Telangana Congress Disciplinary Committee Recommends Removal of Ministers Over Controversial Remarks

HYDERABAD: The Telangana Congress Disciplinary Committee has recommended the removal of Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from the Cabinet and Planning Board vice-chairman G Chinna Reddy from his post, according to party sources. The report, prepared by committee chairman Mallu Ravi and Shyam Mohan, was submitted to TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday. It relates to remarks made by Surekha’s daughter Konda Sushmita Patel against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and remarks Chinna Reddy allegedly made against MLA Megha Reddy and the party. Sources said the committee had unanimously recommended the immediate removal of Surekha from the Cabinet and Chinna Reddy from the post of Planning Board vice-chairman. The report has reportedly recommended that action be taken without delay to send a message to party leaders and cadre that remarks against the party or the chief minister would invite disciplinary action. The committee is also learnt to have observed that the controversy had put pressure on both the party and the government and had affected their image among the people. According to sources, the report suggested that action was necessary to settle the issue and reinforce discipline within the organisation. The recommendations, however, are not final. The report has been forwarded to Telangana Congress affairs in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and will also be sent to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal. Any further action will be taken according to the directions of the Congress high command.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 03:30 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister Holds Virtual Meeting with Congress MLAs to Discuss Constituency Development and Party Structure

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a virtual day-long meeting with Congress MLAs from 27 districts on Tuesday, for a routine review of constituency development work. However, subjects he discussed ranged from launching a new youth outreach network to enforcing caste balance in bureaucratic transfers— an exercise aimed at tightening the party organisation and also addressing local grievances. For nearly seven hours, MLAs briefed the CM on priority concerns like drinking water, infrastructure, housing and irrigation. Shivakumar told the MLAs the government would look into their concerns and route them through senior ministers and officials before any funding decisions are taken. This form of interaction gives MLAs a formal channel to register their demands. The meeting also focused on party structure. Shivakumar pressed the MLAs to prioritise setting up ‘Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas’ at the panchayat level, invoking the Bharat Jodo Yatra branding, and also recommended office-bearers for these units. He claimed the initiative is “the outcome of my study over several years” which he hopes to institutionalise. He also gave instructions on constituting six-member ‘guarantee committees’ at the panchayat level, to ensure implementation of the five welfare schemes and asked district party presidents present at the meeting to begin construction of party offices.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 03:16 AM

Council Chairman Defends Conduct Amid Opposition Uproar Over Minister's Resignation Demand

Legislative Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed said he conducted the recent House proceedings impartially and in line with the Constitution, but expressed regret that some opposition members used the House for point-scoring rather than substantive debate. In a press briefing on his maiden session in the chair, Ahmed said that the Council held free discussions on pressing issues— drought, drinking water shortage and farmers’ distress— with the State Government responding to concerns, though he felt the opposition did not make full use of this opportunity. Ahmed recalled seeking cooperation from opposition members on August 17 for smooth conduct of business, but the session was adjourned within 10 minutes after an uproar over the Hanur shootout incident. He held talks with senior members, including Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Ravi Kumar, CT Ravi, Yathindra Siddaramaiah and BK Hariprasad. The bigger flashpoint was BJP’s demand for Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra’s resignation, which triggered a walkout and repeated disruptions, including during Question Hour.

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Indian Express

Aug 26, 2026, 02:58 AM

Rahul Gandhi Urges Women Empowerment, Criticizes Political Opponent

Speaking to an audience of young women from a Pune stage, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said women should not be defined by their relationships with men because they belong to themselves. He spoke of routinised violence, including the “violence of denied opportunities”, and the “various forms of control” women are subjected to daily. The formulations were not new — what was new and found resonance in the auditorium was that they were being articulated from a mainstream political stage, and Gandhi made room, on that stage, for women to tell their own stories. Of course, the Congress leader was not just tweaking the woman-unfriendly script in a male-dominated politics. He also used the post-Jantar Mantar occasion to make a jab at a political opponent pushed on the defensive. His mention of the Manusmriti, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s almost immediate counter-strike , showed that the mark had not been missed. But overall, the Pune performance opened up a space that, ironically, had once been made visible by Narendra Modi. In his very first I-day address as Prime Minister in 2014, he asked why parents who impose restrictions on their daughters use a different yardstick for their sons: Have they ever asked their sons what they are doing, where they are going? But if Rahul Gandhi struck a different note in Pune , his party, in its CWC resolution, harked back to an older format of politics. The party will not sing all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’, the resolution said, only two verses, as it had decided to do in 1937. The old-ness of Congress’s new position comes not just from its attempt to turn back the clock. It comes, also, from the fact that it follows a stale Congress pattern —of scoring a secular point without really working for it. After all, what stopped the party from opposing the amendment that gives ‘Vande Mataram’ the same statutory protections as the national anthem, in Parliament? In the Lok Sabha, the law was cleared by voice vote in only about 15 minutes, after only two members spoke on it, and DMK was the only party that registered its criticism. Now, why does Congress not challenge the law in court, instead of sullenly refusing to sing? And what’s the playbook for its three CMs for official functions? Congress’s new and old politics comes at a time when the success of the students’ agitation is still rippling across parties. The crowds at Jantar Mantar have left behind a sense of new possibilities — and a dare for mainstream parties. The young have asserted their presence, they want to be heard, all parties must find new ways of seeing, new ways of listening, new ways of speaking.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:46 AM

Police Intervention Sparks Controversy Over Mosque Leadership Clash in Madakkara, Vadakara

KOZHIKODE: Controversies continue to grip the Madakkara area in Vadakara following a fierce clash between rival factions over the leadership of a local mosque and subsequent police interventions. The confrontation, which erupted on Monday night during Prophet’s Day celebrations, stems from a two-year-old feud over the appointment of present Khateeb. Opposing members demanded his immediate removal, claiming he lacked permission to lead, while committee supporters insisted he proceed, triggering an altercation that brought police to the scene. The police intervention quickly became a focal point of intense political controversy. IUML leaders accused officers of trespassing into the sacred space wearing boots and assaulting innocent worshippers. IUML Kozhikode district president M A Razak, MLA, and general secretary T T Ismail said in a statement, “When believers were sitting inside the mosque to discuss the Prophet’s Day programmes, Chombala police barged inside wearing boots without any major provocation, hurled abuses, and unleashed a lathi-charge on the faithful.” IUML state secretary and MLA Parakkal Abdulla stated, “Armed police trespassed into the mosque without any provocation and lathi-charged innocent believers inside. They walked over prayer mats wearing boots, used filthy language, and physically assaulted people.” IUML leadership called for immediate disciplinary measures against officers, urging authorities to investigate suspected political motives behind the high-handed action. Dismissing the allegations, Vadakara DySP Biju K K emphasised that the police personnel acted solely to prevent a far worse law-and-order issue. “The officers who entered initially had only worn socks. However, during the process of managing the situation later, there might be a suspicion that wearing shoes might have happened. Controlling the mob was a necessary measure taken by the police.” Authorities confirmed that a case has been registered against four individuals representing both opposing groups at the mosque.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:41 AM

CPM-CPI Standoff Over Deputy Leader of Opposition Post Escalates into Open Mud-Slinging

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The CPM-CPI standoff over the post of Deputy Leader of Opposition took an ugly turn on Tuesday with Left leaders engaging in open mud-slinging. As the CPM hardened its position over CPI’s demand for the deputy leader of opposition (LoP) role, the latter chose to target LoP Pinarayi Vijayan. Accusing Pinarayi of nurturing an ‘I’m everything and I’ll decide everything attitude,’ senior CPI leader Sathyan Mokeri reminded the ex-chief minister that such an approach doesn’t suit a Communist leader. Parties in a coalition do not have a master-servant relation, he further pointed out. Mokeri, in an article in party mouthpiece ‘Janayugam’ unleashed a scathing attack on Pinarayi, terming the latter’s statement on the deputy LoP issue, a violation of coalition dharma and lack of ethics in coalition politics. CPI put forth the suggestion of deputy LoP for the collective functioning of LDF, post the recent electoral setback. “The Leader of Opposition made the statement at a time when CPI’s suggestion is being discussed at different levels. It’s a political matter, and not something he can decide on his own. Bilateral discussions are going on in the matter, and it is before the national leaderships of both parties.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:35 AM

BJP Set to Revamp Parliamentary Board with Younger Leaders and Serving Chief Ministers

The BJP is likely to revamp its 12-member Parliamentary Board, its apex decision-making body, by around August 30, with younger leaders and three to four serving chief ministers being considered. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is emerging as a contender, while his Uttar Pradesh and Assam counterparts, Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma are also being discussed. West Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari is another name doing the rounds. However, sources said no final decision has been taken. The proposed changes have gained importance as the board recommends candidates for the posts of prime minister and chief ministers. Several states are due to face Assembly elections in 2027 and 2028, followed by 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Sources speculated the board could see three to four serving chief ministers being accommodated and former party president JP Nadda may be dropped to make room for one of them, though deliberations are continuing. The present board includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Nadda. Party sources also said representation of major communities and regions would be considered. A leader from South India may find a place in the revamped body.

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ABP News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 02:26 AM

India's One Nation-One Election Bill Gains Momentum Amid Constitutional Concerns

One Nation-One Election Bill has gained momentum. The government plans to implement One Nation One Election. According to the legislative process that is going on right now, the first cycle of simultaneous elections seems to be completed in 20234, but now discussions are also being held about 2029. Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid has reacted to One Nation One Election. Congress leader Salman Khurshid has said, the constitutional mandate that is there today does not allow'One Nation, One Election '. I believe that'One Country, We are all ready for this. One Election is a constitutional matter and constitutional matter. Discussions are going on about it and people are putting forward their views. We believe that if this is done today, it will be a violation of the constitution and will try to change the constitution by putting forward the basic structure of the constitution to change the constitution. You also know what will be the consequences of this.

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ABP News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 02:26 AM

Indian PM Narendra Modi Wishes Nation on Milad-un-Nabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 26) wished the nation on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:23 AM

Railway Authorities Explore Compromise on Mangaluru Station Transfer

PALAKKAD: Following backlash from political parties as well as the Kerala government over the Railway Board’s decision to transfer Mangaluru area from Palakkad railway division to Mysuru, railway authorities are exploring a possible compromise – retaining Mangaluru Central station with Palakkad division while transferring remaining stations and railway assets in the Mangaluru area to Mysuru. While a final decision is yet to be taken, the authorities are examining whether such an arrangement could address political concerns in Kerala while allowing the Railway Board to proceed with its plan to strengthen the South Western Railway (SWR) Mysuru division’s administrative control over Mangaluru region. The board’s proposal turned into a politically sensitive issue for Congress-led governments in Kerala and Karnataka, as well as BJP-led Union government. In Kerala, the decision triggered strong opposition owing to Mangaluru area’s contribution to Palakkad division’s operations and revenue. “At present, the proposal is to retain Mangaluru Central with Palakkad so that existing services can continue under present arrangements. At the same time, all remaining stations in the Mangaluru area could be brought under Mysuru division, giving SWR a much-needed boost,” said a senior railway official who did not want to be quoted. Mangaluru Central is particularly important to Palakkad as several critical coaching and operational facilities are concentrated there. Its retention will allow Palakkad division to preserve an important operational base in Mangaluru even if the wider railway network is brought under Mysuru. Railway officials, however, acknowledge that the arrangement will not completely address Palakkad’s long-term operational requirements. With the transfer of Mangaluru region, the division will need to develop a full-fledged coaching yard elsewhere to accommodate additional trains and expand services.

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Siasat News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 02:22 AM

NYC Mayor Signals No Intervention in RSS Chief's Event at Madison Square Garden

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signalled that his administration is unlikely to intervene to stop RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden, saying the city may not have the authority to cancel a private gathering. “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on canceling a private event,” Mamdani told reporters on Tuesday. His remarks came as a coalition of 61 civil rights, faith, community and advocacy organisations pressed Madison Square Garden to cancel the August 29 event. Mamdani said he opposed movements based on an exclusionary vision while recalling the idea of India he inherited from his family. “I also stand here as the first Indian American mayor in our city’s history, and my mother’s family is all still in India,” he said. “The vision of India that I was taught by my family, and the one that I grew up being very familiar with was of a pluralistic society of a secular republic that believed in the belonging of each and every person who was from India,” Mamdani said. “And it has been incredibly troubling to see the rise of a movement that is predicated on an exclusionary vision of any country, frankly,” he added. Mamdani said he found himself “in deep opposition” to such a movement, both as an Indian American and as the mayor of a diverse city. Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for New York’s 10th Congressional District, City Council Member Shahana Hanif and representatives of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Dalit and Christian communities joined the campaign against the Bhagwat event at a news conference outside New York City Hall. Referring to the Garden’s hosting of a German American Bund rally in 1939, Lander added: “It should not host this one.” Hanif said New York’s diverse South Asian communities “have felt the impacts of the hateful ideology and violence associated with the RSS.” Amin Zama of the Indian American Muslim Council said the campaign was directed against an ideology rather than a religious community. “Our message today is not against Hindus,” he said. “Our message is against an ideology that seeks to define citizenship and national belonging through religious identity.” –IANS lkj/rs

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 26, 2026, 02:17 AM

BJP Expands State Spokesperson Team, Appoints Eight New Representatives

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed eight new spokespersons by expanding its state spokesperson team. State general secretary and office in-charge Kundan Parihar announced this on Tuesday after BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt agreed. Ravindra Jugran and Shadab Shams from Dehradun metropolis have been given the responsibility of state spokesperson. As per the list released, Rajesh Shukla from Udham Singh Nagar, Suresh Tiwari from Nainital, Anukriti Gusain and Vishwajeet Negi from Kotdwar, Satyaveer Chauhan from Dehradun rural and Manoj Jakhmola from Rishikesh have been made spokespersons. BJP state media in-charge Manveer Singh Chauhan said that the spokesperson team has been expanded on the directions of state president Mahendra Bhatt. He said that the appointment of new spokespersons will help in effectively communicating the party's policies and government's work to the public. The spokespersons will work to keep the party's side strong in various districts and regions.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:12 AM

Mass Kidnapping and Killings Rock Haiti's Kenscoff Community

: At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti's capital earlier this week, the United Nations said Tuesday. It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. Sunday's attack on Kenscoff pierced the belief that security in the troubled Caribbean country was improving. "This is a major political and security test, for the government, for the police and for the international mission," said Romain Le Cour, head of the Haiti Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. He said the threat of executing hostages is a trap: If forces don't act, they've failed to protect them; if they do and hostages die, the gangs will blame the state. Kenscoff resident Marc Paul, 42, said gangs kidnapped his brother, stepmother, stepfather and two cousins. He said his 16-year-old niece also was kidnapped and raped but was able to escape and has reunited with him. "I had to run over bodies," he said as he recalled how he fled the attack. "I can't sleep knowing all these people died." Paul and his family had already lost their home to a previous gang attack in January 2025, but he said it was not as violent as Sunday's attack. Paul was upset about the video the gangs posted: "My brother is probably going to die."

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:11 AM

Rourkela Police Obtain Non-Bailable Warrant Against Suspended BJP Leader Prakash Paswan

ROURKELA: Rourkela police on Tuesday obtained a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against suspended BJP leader Prakash Paswan over his alleged involvement in the Circuit House controversy. DIG (Western Range) Brijesh Kumar Rai said the Panposh SDJM court issued the NBW against Paswan on the day. Additionally, four police teams are on the lookout for him in Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Paswan is the alleged mastermind in harbouring criminals and providing them safe haven on the government-managed Circuit House at Panposh using his political clout. The 35-year-old was Union Tribal Affairs Minister and Sundargarh BJP MP Jual Oram’s representative to the Rourkela Municipal Corporation, a fact the veteran leader has admitted. Police said Paswan was a known history-sheeter with 17 criminal cases against him. But such was his clout that he was allotted a flat by the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) for running his NGO. He had also illegally constructed an office structure at another place. On Monday, police and Rourkela forest division authorities had inspected the office of Paswan along the foothills of Durgapur. It is being alleged that Paswan had taken the land on the pretext of setting up a community centre, but illegally constructed a structure for office use. Rourkela DFO Ravi Meena said an inquiry has been initiated to ascertain if the land was allotted or encroached. The DIG said police are also weighing the option to dismantle Paswan’s office if found illegal.

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Indian Express

Aug 26, 2026, 02:07 AM

New York City Mayor Opposes Upcoming RSS Event at Madison Square Garden

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Tuesday said he does not support an upcoming Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event at Madison Square Garden, but he does not know if the city has any authority to cancel a “private” programme. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address members of the Indian diaspora at the event on August 29. VIDEO | On RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says, “… I also stand here as the first Indian American mayor in our city’s history. My mother’s family is all still in India. The vision of India that I was taught by my… pic.twitter.com/2UbDYj7WHu — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2026 “I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on canceling a private event,” Mamdani said during a press meet hours after Bhagwat landed in New York as part of the RSS’s centenary-year global outreach programme, which also includes his visit to Canada and the UK. Bahgwat is expected to participate in the Universal Oneness programme and address around 5,000 people at the iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Saturday. Responding to a query on the RSS event, Mamdani said growing up with a vision of India that was of a “pluralistic society”, of a “secular republic”, that believed in the “belonging” of every person who was from India, “it has been incredibly troubling to see the rise of a movement that is predicated on an exclusionary vision of any country”. “So it is one that I find myself in deep opposition to. Not only as an Indian-American, but also as the mayor of a city that believes deeply in the belonging of each and every person, no matter their colour, their creed, their religion, their faith, wherever they’re from…” he added. Multiple interfaith and civil rights organisations held a press conference outside New York City Hall against Bhagwat’s scheduled event at MSG and urged the iconic venue to cancel it. Hindus for Human Rights, Indian American Muslim Council and Interfaith Centre of New York, were among them opposing the programme.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:07 AM

Tamil Nadu Government Considers Repurposing Land Acquired for Scrapped Parandur Airport Project

CHENNAI: The fate of 1,802 acres acquired for the now-scrapped Parandur airport project emerged as a fresh flashpoint in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday, with the government indicating that it may not return the land to the original owners and would repurpose it for other uses. Industries Minister S Keerthana, in her reply, cited Clause 99 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, to contend that the acquired land could be put to an alternative public use. She said the land could be used for industrial projects that would not harm the environment or people living in the region, while generating employment. Though Clause 99 states that there can be “no change from the purpose or related purposes” for which land was originally acquired, it allows the government to use the land for another public purpose if it becomes unusable for the original purpose due to a fundamental change arising from unforeseen circumstances, officials said. Speaking in the Assembly, Law Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar said that only 48% of the land required for the project had been acquired, rejecting former DMK minister Thangam Thennarasu’s claim that 90% of the land, including government and private land, had been acquired. “The total land required for the project is 5,846 acres, of which 3,774 acres is patta land and only 1,802 acres have been acquired so far. Of the 1,972 acres shown as government land, 1,558 acres are waterbodies,” he said.

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The Moscow Times

Aug 26, 2026, 02:05 AM

Instagram Head Admits Low Adoption Rates of Teen Safety Tools

Adam Mosseri, who oversees Instagram at Meta, admitted in a California court on Tuesday that he touted newly launched safety tools for teens without disclosing low adoption rates from early testing several years ago. With more than three billion users around the world, Meta is fending off accusations by a coalition of 29 US states that it deliberately designed its products to hook children and gather their data while misleading the public. The trial entered its second week on Monday and is expected to last through late September. A lawyer with the Colorado Attorney General's office, Jason Slothouber, questioned Mosseri about the low usage of the tools, known as Take a Break and Quiet Mode, which were launched in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Other witnesses have testified over the past week that these tools weren't effective, though Mosseri pushed back on the idea that adoption remains low. "This is one feature with a disappointingly low usage rate which since this time has significantly improved," Mosseri said. On December 8, 2021, Mosseri testified at a Congressional hearing about the negative impacts of social media on young people. One day before, Meta published a blog post, authored by Mosseri, about rolling out new safety features for teens. "Early test results show that once teens set the reminders, more than 90% of them keep them on," the blog post says. However, that number referred to the number of people who kept it on after turning it on. When asked if Meta disclosed its low adoption, which only reached 1 or 2 percent of the accounts, Mosseri admitted the company did not but said the safety features were later turned on by default in Teen Accounts, which have parental controls and launched in 2024. However, Mosseri couldn't recall if Meta had ever disclosed the percentage of teen accounts that have parental controls turned on. Mosseri will continue testifying on Wednesday. Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is also expected to testify, though it's unclear when.

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Indian Express

Aug 26, 2026, 02:02 AM

Volcanic Eruption Kills Thousands in Cameroon; Pakistani Opposition Plans Civil Disobedience

Gas spewing from a volcanic lake in north-western Cameroon killed at least 2,000 people and sent thousands of others fleeing for their lives, officials said. Soldiers in masks established the preliminary death toll as they made their way into the stricken region, the information minister, Georges Ngango, said. Curfew in Giddarbaha Terrorists shot dead one person, while indefinite curfew was clamped in Giddarbaha town of Faridkot district and the police arrested two suspected terrorists in Amritsar. Curfew was clamped in Giddarbaha town as mobs turned violent after the cremation of two of the three victims of another terrorist shoot-out near Mosa. Civil disobedience in Pakistan Opposition parties said they would launch a nationwide civil disobedience campaign to oust President Zia-ul-Haq as the police continued to hunt and arrest opposition leaders. The Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD ) said in a statement that it would start a civil disobedience campaign in September to remove Gen Zia from power and force elections. Prime Minister Mohammad Khan Junejo ruled out early elections before the scheduled 1990 polls and said the government would not deal with the Opposition. Vaidya case suspects arrested Two youths, suspected of involvement in the Vaidya assassination, were arrested by the Goa and Maharashtra police respectively. A 27-year-old whose description, as per the police, closely matches Sukhi, a member of the notorious Jinda gang, is in the custody of the Margao police awaiting identification.

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ABP News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 01:42 AM

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Defends Reservation System, Criticizes Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Meanwhile, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari's big statement has come. Manoj Tiwari says that there is no caste in the country which is not getting the benefit of reservation. Everyone is getting reservation under EWS. On reservation, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, "Keep spreading as much confusion as these people have to. There is no caste in this country which has not got reservation. Everyone has got EWS reservation. Everyone has got reservation in this country and everyone is taking advantage of it." Attacking Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Manoj Tiwari said, "Kharge saheb and his party's attempt to destroy Indian culture and take it down is not going to succeed." In fact, the BJP MP attacked the Congress president when Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the Modi government is working on the'Chor, ST, SC, ST, NDA doorstep reservation scheme '. Chirag Paswan said that it was not going to end the caste-based reservation.

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Aug 26, 2026, 01:39 AM

Financial Express Leadership Awards 2026: Jury Led by Kumar Mangalam Birla to Select Winners

The search for the best of India Inc begins in Mumbai on Wednesday, when a high-powered jury led by Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla sits down to pick the winners of the inaugural FE Leadership Awards 2026. Joining Birla at the jury table is a formidable line-up drawn from banking, law, private equity and professional services: Arundhati Bhattacharya, former chairman of State Bank of India and now President & CEO, Salesforce , South Asia; Cyril Shroff, managing partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas; Sanjay Nayar, former CEO of Citigroup India and South Asia and former CEO of KKR India; Amit Chandra, chairman, Bain Capital; Rajiv Memani, chairman & CEO, EY India; and Manish Kejriwal, founder and managing partner, Kedaara Capital. Their task: to identify the leaders, companies and ideas that stood out in a year when disruption was relentless, markets were being reshaped and the demands on corporate leadership became tougher. The FE Leadership Awards will celebrate business leaders who are helping drive India’s growth story, companies that have successfully reinvented themselves, ideas that have disrupted established markets and innovations that could change the way business is done. They will also recognise the financial stewards who have protected corporate balance sheets in a challenging environment and smaller enterprises that have punched well above their weight. There is room, too, for the new generation of business builders. The awards will recognise young founders whose platforms have challenged legacy models, entrepreneurs who have created new markets and businesses, and companies and leaders making sustainability central to the way they operate. In its inaugural edition, the FE Leadership Awards will also single out a CEO whose performance in 2025-26 put him or her ahead of the pack. At the other end of the leadership journey, the Lifetime Achievement award will salute a business leader who has built an enduring institution — brick by brick, over decades. The jury’s deliberations will be backed by data collated by EY from company annual reports and authoritative sources including the Registrar of Companies and ratings agencies. But numbers will only take the process so far. The jury will bring its collective experience to bear in assessing performance, leadership, innovation and impact before arriving at the winners. The awards span 11 categories: CEO of the Year, Company of the Year, Start-up of the Year, Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Turks, CFO of the Year, MNC of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Sustainability Leader/Company, Lifetime Achievement and MSME of the Year. On Wednesday, the spreadsheets, shortlists and supporting dossiers will be on the table. Then comes the harder part: deciding who deserves to make the cut.

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Dainik Bhaskar

Aug 26, 2026, 01:34 AM

Today's Top Current Affairs: Essential Reading For Students Preparing For Government Jobs

Today's Top Current Affairs That Are Essential For Students Preparing For Government Jobs Read the full story.

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ABP News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 01:34 AM

India-China Talks on Border Peace and Cooperation Mark Step Towards Normalization

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's visit to China assumes significance in many ways. India-China relations appear to be getting back to normal. Doval met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in China on Tuesday (August 25). During this time, India-China had serious discussions on maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as well as the border line. India-China also talked about increasing each other's cooperation. Importantly, this Special Representative level talks took place a few weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping's possible visit to India for the upcoming BRICS Summit. Doval said in the meeting that the restoration of normalcy in India-China relations is directly due to both sides maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas. The Indian Embassy in Beijing said, "Both sides reviewed the ongoing positive progress in bilateral relations, which is in line with the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping."

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ABP News✓

Aug 26, 2026, 01:34 AM

Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay Completes 100 Days, Rajinikanth Remains Mum

Thalapathy Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 10 May. Ending the suspense over the formation of the government in Tamil Nadu, after his party won the necessary majority to form the government, Vijay had met the Governor of Tamil Nadu आर.वी. Arlekar in the Lok Bhavan. It has been 100 days since CM Vijay's government was formed. On 17 August, he completed 100 days as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. On the completion of 100 days of the government of Tamil Nadu, superstar Rajinikanth was asked a question and left without saying anything. On Tuesday 25 August, Rajinikanth was spotted at Hyderabad Airport. A video of him from the airport is going viral. As soon as Rajinikanth entered, there were many reports. When one of them asked him about Vijay completing 100 days as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, he did not answer. He smiled and got into his car. #REPORTER: V.J.

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Aug 26, 2026, 01:27 AM

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion of US Imports

Canada on Tuesday imposed retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. annual imports and announced assistance for businesses and workers, equivalent to the latest U.S. tariffs of 50 percent. The Canadian government said in a statement that retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods would go into effect on September 8 and tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent, and 50 percent would be imposed on about 700 products. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports of cheese went into effect on Saturday, after negotiations between the two countries failed. These new retaliatory tariffs mark a new low in relations between the long-standing allies. Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said, "Our dollar-for-dollar, tariff-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs and a multi-billion-dollar support package will protect workers, farmers, families, and businesses." The U.S. White House and U.S. Trade Representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A Canadian government official told Canadian journalists that the tariffs on Canadian furniture, clothing, and electronics were set at 50 percent.

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Aug 26, 2026, 01:13 AM

Rajasthan Government's Off-Budget Borrowing Revealed: ₹9,410 Crore Debt Through Various Entities

The Rajasthan government made no mention of off-budget borrowings in the 2024-25 budget, but an investigation revealed that the government raised ₹9,410 crore in debt through various government companies, corporations and other entities. This was revealed in the CAG's State Finance Audit Report tabled in the House during the Assembly session earlier today. The report pointed out that this amount of debt did not appear directly in the government's budget. The loans were taken in the name of different entities and were used for the government's needs. This information came to light after examining the information received from various government entities and the orders related to debt. The government did not give any information about off-budget borrowings in the 2024-25 budget. The Accountant General then examined the information received from government companies, corporations and other entities and the orders related to the debt of the departments. It revealed a borrowing of ₹9,410 crore, which was shown in the budget.

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Aaj Tak

Aug 26, 2026, 01:02 AM

Russia's ICBM Test: A Turning Point in the Cold War

On 26 August 1957, Soviet Russia told the world that it had successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering a nuclear warhead to any part of the world. Four days before this announcement, Russia had tested a missile. This announcement increased America's concern and the missile race between the two countries took a new turn. The world had not yet fully recovered from the devastation of World War II. The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was growing rapidly. Both countries were developing nuclear weapons as well as long-range missiles that could strike thousands of kilometers away. In the last days of World War II, Nazi Germany developed V-1 and V-2 rockets. These were used to attack Britain. After the war ended, both the United States and the Soviet Union took advantage of Germany's technology and scientists to create a long-range ballistic missile that could fly long distances.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:55 AM

Kanth Assembly Seat: A Brief History

Uttar Pradesh has a total of 75 districts with a total of 403 assembly seats. One of these districts is Moradabad. There are a total of six assembly seats in the district - Thakurdwara, Kanth, Bilari, Moradabad Nagar, Moradabad Dehat, and Kundarki. In today's episode of'Seat Equation ', we will talk about the Kanth assembly seat. The Kanth assembly seat in Moradabad district came into existence only in 1957. The first MLA of the Kanth assembly was Jitendra Pratap Singh, who won the election as a Congress candidate.

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Aug 26, 2026, 12:31 AM

Indian Party Reiterates NDA Alliance, Prepares for Independent Electoral Preparations

After the announcement of the new responsibilities in the state organization and various forums by the party, the party's political strategist Dr. Atul Malikram said that the party is an ally of the NDA at the national level and will continue to play the role of a collaborator while being a part of this alliance since 2014, but at the same time we will also carry out our independent organizational and electoral preparations for the upcoming elections with full force. Advertisement He said that the aim of the party in Madhya Pradesh is not only to expand the organization but to make it active at the grassroots level. For this, with the new appointments in the state organization, it has decided to give responsibility to various forums like farmers, trade, law, medicine, teachers, IT, intellectuals and SC-ST. Advertisement Party will prepare to make political presence in every election in the coming time and will work towards fielding its representatives in all elections. The party's effort will be to expand the organization from Malwa-Nimar to Bundelkhand, Mahakoshal, Chambhal and Gwalior.

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Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 PM

Himachal Pradesh Government to Reform Outsourcing System, Protect Employee Interests

Announcing this on the floor of the House, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the government would formulate a new policy to reduce the outsourced system and also take care of the interests and future of the outsourced employees working at present.

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Indian Express

Aug 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

Heated Exchange Between BJP and Congress MPs Over Police Action Against Students

A HEATED exchange occurred between BJP and Congress MPs during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs, with the Opposition members insisting on a discussion on the police action against protesting students in Delhi on July 20, it is learnt. A BJP member interjected, saying if the Congress members are not sticking to the agenda of the meeting, he too wants a discussion on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. This triggered a war of words between the two sides, especially BJP MP Tarun Chugh and Congress MP Jai Prakash, prompting the committee chairman, Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, to exclude the exchange from the record of the proceedings, it is learnt. The agenda for the meeting of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs was to hear the views of several ministries on the subject “crime against children”. The Congress members on the panel are learnt to have argued during the meeting that what happened in the Capital on July 20 was a “crime against children” and should be discussed by the panel. A BJP member is learnt to have said that the Congress was allegedly glorifying its former leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots , who died last week. The BJP member, it is learnt, said a Congress MP had made some remarks praising Kumar. A Congress member retaliated, targeting the BJP on alleged fake encounters in Haryana, resulting in a verbal altercation between the two sides, it is learnt. A Congress MP had on August 5 submitted a letter to the committee chairman, Agrawal, seeking a discussion on the police action against students at Jantar Mantar on July 20 during the protest over NEET paper leak row. When the letter could not be taken up on August 5, the Congress members insisted that the discussion be taken up during Tuesday’s meeting. Agrawal is learnt to have told the panel that since the matter of police action was pending before the Supreme Court, it could not be discussed during the meeting of the parliamentary committee, as per rules and procedure of Parliament. Two Congress MPs had an exchange with Agrawal on the importance of discussing the issue of police action against students and argued that it fell in the purview of “crime against children”, which was the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, it is learnt. Agrawal is learnt to have passed a ruling that the issue raised by the Congress members could not be taken up during the committee meeting, but added that a discussion on standard operating procedures (SOP) on use of force during protests can be discussed in the future. He is learnt to have said that officials from the departments concerned can be called for a meeting in the future and the SOP can be discussed with them. The committee is learnt to have excluded both the Congress MP’s letter as well as the heated exchanges between the committee members from the record of the proceedings.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 09:25 PM

Tehsil Complex Roads Become Uneven, Local Leaders Protest to CM

The MLAs and public representatives submitted a letter to the CM stating that at present, the roads in the tehsil complex have become much lower than GT Road, while GT Road is constructed at a higher height.

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Aug 25, 2026, 09:07 PM

Youth Congress Protests Against Police Action in Delhi, Demands Union Home Minister's Resignation

Ramnagar | Slogan-shouting Youth Congress workers on Tuesday burnt an effigy of the BJP government in protest against the alleged police action on peaceful agitators in Delhi. They demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Youth Congress state general secretary Sumit Lohani led a protest march from Nagar Palika complex to Lakhanpur Chowk. Lohani alleged that the central government was trying to suppress democratic voices. He said the Union Home Minister should be held accountable for the law and order situation in the country.

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Indian Express

Aug 25, 2026, 08:45 PM

US Military Transport Lands in Moscow Amid Uncertainty Over US-Russia Contacts on Ukraine War

A US military transport aircraft landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on Tuesday after flying directly from Riga, Latvia, according to flight-tracking data cited by Reuters, as CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a rare visit to the Russian capital for meetings, US media reported. It remained unclear whether Ratcliffe was aboard the aircraft or what the purpose of his visit was. The Boeing Globemaster, registered in the US under tail number 07-7181, landed at about 0700 GMT, Flightradar24 data showed. The Boeing Globemaster, registered in the United States under tail number 07-7181, arrived at around 0700 GMT, data from Flightradar24 showed. However, the report could not independently verify whether the aircraft was carrying passengers or cargo. According to an X post by Open Source Intel , the aircraft was identified as a US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. It noted that the aircraft’s flight history included Camp Springs, Maryland, where Joint Base Andrews is located. The base hosts aircraft used by the US president. The purpose of the Moscow flight was unknown, and no official statement had been reported. A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. It flew in from Riga, Latvia, and its flight history includes Camp Springs, Maryland, where Joint Base Andrews is located. That base hosts the aircraft used by the U.S. President. The purpose… pic.twitter.com/FmsYTVTctR — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) August 25, 2026 The Kremlin said it had no information about the flight. The aircraft had flown to Riga on August 23 from the US airbase at Camp Springs, near Washington, DC, according to Flightradar24 data. The identity of the US official who was in Moscow became clearer later on Tuesday, with CBS News reporting that CIA Director John Ratcliffe was in the Russian capital for meetings, citing sources familiar with the situation. Ratcliffe’s visit came after the C-17 was spotted at the Moscow airport, along with a US diplomatic motorcade. Neither the US nor Russian governments had commented on the identity of the US official or the purpose of the visit. The CIA did not immediately comment, according to the report. The trip reportedly appears to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA director, although he has maintained contact with Russian intelligence counterparts. The CIA has also been involved in recent US-Russia detainee exchanges. Ratcliffe personally negotiated the April 2025 release of US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina, while the agency was involved in the 2024 prisoner exchange that secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan, according to CBS News. Former CIA Director William Burns travelled to Moscow in November 2021, when he met senior Russian officials and spoke directly with President Vladimir Putin to warn him against invading Ukraine, the report said. The flight and Ratcliffe’s reported visit come amid uncertainty over the next round of US-Russia contacts on the Ukraine war . The report also mentioned that the US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine remain largely stalled, with the two sides still far apart on key issues. The last direct flight by a US-registered aircraft from Europe to Russia took place in January, when it carried US special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin said last week that it had no information on whether Witkoff and Kushner would make another trip to Moscow. US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine have largely stalled as the war in Iran has complicated the diplomatic landscape.

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Aug 25, 2026, 08:38 PM

Pensioners' Meeting in Shimla: Protest Calls and Disagreement

The meeting, chaired by block pradhan Gurdev Bharti at the rest house, discussed the anomalies in the arrears and revised notification. Bharti had given a call to the pensioners to go to Shimla and gherao the Vidhan Sabha. Vishwakarma, the chief guest, disagreed.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 08:35 PM

Indian Youth Protest Against Government Policies, Demand Employment Figures and Job Releases

Addressing the rally, Member of Parliament from Kangra parliamentary constituency, Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj said that the huge participation of the youth shows their growing resentment towards the policies of the government. He said that the Vidhan Sabha is currently in session and the BJP has a clear demand that the government should make public the actual figures of employment and government jobs given to the youth and immediately release a white paper in this regard. In the advertisement, BJP state senior spokesperson Trilok Kapoor said that before coming to power, the Congress had made big promises to the youth, but today the same youth are forced to take to the streets for rights and employment. State President of Advertisement BJP, Dr. Sunny Shukla also surrounded the government and said that due to the current policies, there is an atmosphere of discontent and disappointment among the youth of the state. District BJP President Ragini Rukwal, BJYM District President Rakesh Sharma, State General Secretary Shashwat Kapoor, BJP Mandal President Gopesh Bhrigu and State Spokesperson Rakesh Kuleti were present on the occasion along with many office bearers and workers.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 08:31 PM

Indian Government Approves Road Construction Projects in Uttar Pradesh

On the proposal of BJP MLA from Baghpat Yogesh Dhama, the government sent a proposal for the construction of roads from Phulera Inter College to Nawada Marg, Ghitora Mandir to Gothra Phatak, Bassi Nala track to Sunhera Bassi Marg, Subhanpur Pusta Marg to Nurpur Khalsa Marg, Balaini Toll Plaza to Saidbhar, Delhi-Saharanpur Road to Dudbahahera Road, Mawikalan to Sankraud Marg. On Tuesday, the government released the budget approving the proposals of BJP MLA Yogesh Dhama.

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Dainik Jagran

Aug 25, 2026, 08:30 PM

Nepal Rape and Murder Case Reignites Death Penalty Debate

The rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nepal's Bara district (about 25 km from Raxaul in Bihar) has reignited calls for the restoration of the death penalty in the country. The body of the girl, who went missing from Jitpur-Simra on August 16, was found two days later in an abandoned house near her home. The incident has led to protests in Simra, Kathmandu, and other parts of the country. Police have named a 16-year-old boy from the neighbourhood as the main suspect and have detained nine people, widening the scope of the investigation. Questions are also being raised about the police response after the family reported her missing. The incident has taken over the proceedings of parliament. Ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Afsana Banu has called for an amendment to Article 16 (2) of the Constitution, which prohibits the death penalty. She said no international treaty or law can be above the protection of civilians. Concerns over the rights of victims and justice for such heinous crimes should not be merely argued by lawmakers.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 08:15 PM

Indian State Vice-President Calls for Fix of New Portal Technical Issues

State vice-president Vikas Rathee said that new technical problems are emerging every day on the new portal. The names of the owners are missing in the online jamabandi. He demanded that the responsibility of the records and technical flaws of the portal be fixed by the IT department. If the delays are being recorded on the portal automatically, then those delays should be signed by the head of the IT department.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 08:02 PM

MP Calls for Inclusive Tourism in Kashi, Emphasizing Neighbouring Districts' Heritage

The MP wrote in the letter that the identity of Kashi has been further strengthened in the country and the world due to many schemes of tourism and development. In such a situation, the religious, spiritual, historical and natural places nearby should also be included in the integrated tourism circuit so that the tourists coming to Kashi can get acquainted with the rich heritage of the neighbouring districts.

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DD News✓

Aug 25, 2026, 08:00 PM

India and China Discuss Boundary Question, Bilateral Relations in Beijing Meeting

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the 25th round of the Special Representatives Talks on the India-China Boundary Question in Beijing on Tuesday, with the two sides expressing satisfaction at the steady resumption of people-to-people and cross-border exchanges, including the ongoing Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and border trade through the three designated trading passes. Doval, India’s Special Representative on the India-China Boundary Question, is in Beijing at the invitation of Wang Yi, China’s Special Representative on the boundary question. The two sides noted the progress made in implementing the important consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries in Kazan in October 2024 and Tianjin in August 2025, a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. “Under the strategic guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, and in a constructive and forward-looking spirit, the two Special Representatives had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the India-China Boundary Question, and agreed to continue their work in seeking a political settlement of the boundary question in the context of their overall and long-term interests,” stated the release from MEA. The Indian side highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas for the continued development and progress of bilateral relations. The two sides also discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest, stated the release from MEA. During his visit, NSA Doval also called on Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 07:56 PM

BSP Interviews 14 Candidates for District President Post

He took information from the candidates about their action plan to strengthen the organization, dedication to the party, coordination with the workers, preparations for the upcoming elections and organization expansion. During this, a total of 14 candidates registered their presence during the interview. Including the current district president Wasim Ansari, former district president Dr. Rajendra Kumar Dubey'Rajan ', Mabud Khan, Rajesh Dubey, Suresh Gautam, Trilokinath Bind, Shabana Khatoon, Mushir Iqbal, Rajendra Prasad Maurya, Manoj Gautam, Ashutosh, Mrityunjay Pandey, Sanjeev Dubey, Nizamuddin. Advertisement observers discussed in detail with all the candidates about the organizational strategy to strengthen the organization up to the booth level. Based on the feedback received from the workers and the candidates for the post of district president, the report will be prepared and sent to the state and central leadership. After this, the party will take a final decision on the name of the new district president.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 07:51 PM

Women's Equality Day: Leading Figures Discuss Ongoing Struggle for Gender Parity

PoonamGurugram | Millennium City Gurugram is the city where more than 50 percent women work in the IT sector. Women are the backbone of the garment industry. Education cannot be imagined without women teachers. Despite this, on Women's Equality Day, when talking about women's equality with leading women in politics, education, sports, she said that there is still a lot of struggle for equality. It is known that on 6 August 1920, women got the right to vote in America, so this day is celebrated as Women's Equality Day. The matter of 33 percent reservation of women in Parliament is still pending. At the party level, BJP has given 33 percent reservation in the organization. 50 percent women have got a place in the panchayats, but the presence of women in the seats is necessary. If a seat is reserved for women, then a man stands his wife to maintain his supremacy.

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Aug 25, 2026, 07:48 PM

Mandal Commission Report: A Turning Point in Indian Politics

District President Pradeep Yadav said that a new consciousness expanded in the country when Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal was the Chairman of the Mandal Commission. His recommendation changed the course of Indian politics. BP Mandal transformed the country's largest population with a report. BP Mandal was born on 25 August 1918. He became an MLA from Madhepura, Bihar. In 1968, he became the Chief Minister of Bihar. In 1978, he was made the Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission of the Government of India. With his recommendation, the Mandal Commission came into force. Therefore, the commission is known as Mandal Commission. Prime Minister VP Singh implemented the recommendation of the report. Since that decision, reservation has been the pivot of Indian politics till date. On this occasion, Hriday Narayan Prajapati, Kallan Yadav, Santosh Yadav, Bachchan Pal, Shailesh Singh Matoo, Keshnarayan Yadav, Kashinath Pal, Panchlal Saroj, Mahendra Gond, Ramjyajan Pal, Kariya Pal, Pradeep Viyogi, Baba Khalifa, Gama Santlal Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav, Dharmendra Pappu Yadav, etc. were present.

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Aug 25, 2026, 07:41 PM

Indian MLAs Criticize Government Department Working Styles at District-Level Meeting

At a meeting of the district-level development works monitoring committee (Drishti) at the collectorate auditorium, Sadar MLA Yogesh Verma and Palia MLA Romi Sahni expressed displeasure over the working style of the departments.

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Aug 25, 2026, 07:22 PM

Mahanagar Congress Committee Protests Over Alleged Negligence in Disposing of SIR Anomalies

The workers, led by Mahanagar Congress Committee district president Alka Pal, reached the tehsil premises and sat on a dharna. Alka alleged that at the behest of the BJP government, the local administration was negligent in disposing of the anomalies and objections of the SIR. Administrative officers were not ready to answer any questions. What are the reasons that the local administration was sloppy in disposing of the SIR? She alleged that one official was dilly-dallying over another to deprive the voters of voting in a well-planned strategy. It seemed that the local administration was acting as a unit of the BJP. Among the picketers were former Mahanagar president Musharraf Hussain, Sandeep Sehgal, Arun Chauhan, Jitendra Saraswati, Indu Mann, Shamim Saifi, Sanjeev Sharma, Vinod Honda, Sadiq Iqbal, etc. Activists also reached Kashimpur to respond to the SIR notice. Despite the SIR (Special Review Notice) being issued at Kasturba Bai Government Primary School, a large number of people reached the school with their valid documents and legal objections to the school authorities.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 07:06 PM

Indian Official Transferred Amid Complaint, Investigation Finds No Wrongdoing

In view of this, the DM transferred him to the post of Sealing Clerk Collectorate. After the complaint against him, the DM formed a two-member team and conducted an inquiry, but the allegations were not substantiated.

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Aug 25, 2026, 06:54 PM

Multiple Individuals Appointed as Vice Presidents

Vipan Rana, Jogendra Minhas, Lekhraj Bharti, Jaspal Jassa, Rajinder Pal, Sudesh Kumari, Kapoordeen, SN Shukla, Gurmail Singh, Ram Asra Sharma, Dr. Rajendra Thakur, Achhro Bibi, Ramesh Thakur were made Vice Presidents.

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Amar Ujala

Aug 25, 2026, 06:54 PM

BJP MLA Ram Iqbal Singh's Facebook Post Sparks Debate on Reservation System in India

Inderpur: Former BJP MLA Ram Iqbal Singh's Facebook post has once again created a stir in the political circles. He has received more than 633 likes and more than 100 comments. In his post, Ram Iqbal Singh has written,'Reservation was, is and will remain, right, but when will it reach the last man, review is needed, the same family again and again, then the last man in hundreds of years will not reach. The time for justice-loving review has come. Ram Iqbal Singh has clearly said that he is not against reservation. But his question is when will its benefit reach the person standing in the last row. His indication is that the people of the same family are taking advantage of reservation, so that the deprived person of the deprived class is being deprived even today. If this continues, then the benefit of reservation will not reach the last man in hundreds of years. Therefore, the time has come to review the true meaning of reservation.

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Aug 25, 2026, 06:53 PM

BJP Leader Commends Chief Minister's Efforts to Support Farmers, Labourers and Poor

Jind: BJP leader Tekram Kandela said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, the government is continuously working for the interests of farmers, labourers and the poor. Kandela was addressing the people as an in-charge in the meeting of Shakti Kendra at village Raichandwala on Tuesday.

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Aug 25, 2026, 06:50 PM

Party Leader Mukesh Sahni Rallies Workers Amid Protests and Lawsuits

In fact, when asked about the protest after the cancellation of permission for the party's program in Urai and the lawsuits filed, Mukesh Sahni said that the party stands firmly with its workers. He told the workers that they do not need to come under any pressure or panic. The party will stand with them at every level to protect the interests of the workers who speak in a democratic way. In the advertisement, he paid tribute to Phoolan Devi by garlanding her statue. After this, he met Phoolan Devi's mother Mula Devi and went to her native place. Then he went to Maharishi Ved Vyas's birthplace. He offered prayers and offered bhog. The big program of the party will be held soon in Jalaun district. A large number of people will participate in it. He called on the workers to strengthen the organization from village to village and connect the youth in more numbers. Former ministers, including Shakuntala Lal Nishad, Vinod Nishad, Baldeep Nishad, Bal Nishad, Nishad Nishad, Nishad, Nishad, Nishad, Balwinder Singh Nishad were present during this campaign.

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