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Finance Ministry temporarily exempts customs duty on cotton imports till September 30

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Finance Ministry announced a temporary exemption of customs duty on cotton imports till September 30. (This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.) Published b... Read More


US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner withdraws from mixed doubles competition, says 'I didn't feel great'

US Open 2025, Aug. 19 -- World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the mixed doubles event at the US Open 2025, where he had been due to partner Czech player Katerina Siniakova. The decision c... Read More


14 passengers suffocated, 400 rescued from stuck monorail in Mumbai - What we know

Mumbai Monorail News, Aug. 19 -- At least 14 passengers got suffocated out of the 442 rescued in the Mumbai Monorail train that came to a halt due to an apparent power failure, officials said on Tuesd... Read More


PM Modi interacts with Axiom-4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla on space mission experience: 'There is no gravity.' | Watch

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the Axiom-4 Space Mission to the ISS, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing insights about the unique atmosphere in space and t... Read More


NCERT introduces two modules on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12 - All you need to know

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced special modules on Operation Sindoor for the students of classes 3 to 12. The modules describe O... Read More


NCERT introduces two modules on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced special modules on Operation Sindoor for the students of classes 3 to 12. Calling Operation Sind... Read More


Mumbai rains alert: Holiday for all private offices under BMC order, WFH for essential service

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- BMC has declared a holiday today for all private offices and establishments in its jurisdiction, except for essential/emergency services. The India Meteorological Department (IM... Read More


Mumbai rains alert: Holiday for all govt, semi-govt offices under BMC order, WFH for essential services

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday today, August 19, for all government and semi-government offices in Mumbai, excluding essential and emergency ... Read More


IndiGo's parked passenger coach catches fire at Mumbai airport

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- A parked passenger coach of domestic carrier IndiGo caught fire at the Mumbai International Airport on Tuesday, the airline said, adding that no one was injured in the incident. ... Read More


Centre to move constitutional amendment about UTs in Lok Sabha tomorrow, says report. Is JK statehood on cards?

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government is likely to introduce the J&K Reorganisation Constitutional Amendment in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, 20 August. Union Home Ministe... Read More