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Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI, Aug. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday held that police cannot investigate offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. The PCPNDT Act was enacted ... Read More


India-Japan issue joint press statement

LEH, Aug. 20 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 20 August 2026. The joint press statement is as follows: "On 2... Read More


MPs to elect President today after 35 years

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Voting in the presidential election is set to be held on Thursday after 35 years, with Members of Parliament to elect the country's 23rd President through an open ballot. The ballot... Read More


SC acquits man serving life sentence in 13-year-old boy's kidnapping casePublished on: August 20, 2026 9:56 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- The Supreme Court has acquitted Abdul Razzaq, who was serving a life sentence for kidnapping a 13-year-old boy for ransom, giving him the benefit of doubt and holding that the pro... Read More


Connect ITIs with industries to increase employment opportunities for youth: Chief Minister

LUCKNOW, Aug. 20 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while reviewing the action plan of the Department of Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on Thursday, said that ITIs should... Read More


Punjab Health Minister calls upon blood donors and youth to pledge for organ donation

CHANDIGARH, Aug. 20 -- Urging the society to take the noble spirit of voluntary donation beyond blood, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday called upon voluntary blood... Read More


Himanta Biswa Sarma meets PM Modi in Delhi; discusses Assam floods, rehabilitation

Guwahati, Aug. 20 -- Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and discussed the state's devastating floods and rehabilitation efforts. According ... Read More


Comprehensive changes are needed in the operation of Sarvodaya Schools; an effective management system with clear rules must be established: Chief Minister

LUCKNOW, Aug. 20 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stressed the need for comprehensive changes to ensure the systematic operation of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Schools. He directed, "Clear rule... Read More


Trump's financial deregulation risks another US financial crisis, warns Martin Gruenberg

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The United States could face another major financial crisis before the end of President Donald Trump's second term, in case his government continues to weaken financial regulatio... Read More


India, Singapore discuss deeper economic ties in manufacturing, fintech, healthcare and digitalisation

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Union Ministers discussed ways to deepen India-Singapore economic cooperation across advanced manufacturing, fintech, digitalisation, healthcare and sustainability during the fou... Read More