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Let us resolve to make SMVDU a pilgrimage centre of knowledge: LG Sinha

JAMMU, Aug. 19 -- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the 23rd Foundation Day celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). He felicitated the achievers and delivered a keynot... Read More


LG chairs 37th Executive Council meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

JAMMU, Aug. 19 -- Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, at SMVDU, Kakryal, Katra. The meeting was attend... Read More


At first light, CM Omar takes pulse of Srinagar's development

SRINAGAR, Aug. 19 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today undertook an extensive early-morning tour of Srinagar city, covering all eight Assembly constituencies, to take stock of ongoing development wor... Read More


Iran sets demands for reopening Strait of HormuzPublished on: August 19, 2026 11:03 AM

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 -- Iran has handed the United States a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development could influence ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions. Read More: Horm... Read More


Taxpayers pay, but where are the facilities? Shehzad Poonawalla's explosive middle-class demand after BJP exit

New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 19 -- Days after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla has sparked a debate over whether taxpayers are receiving adequate public facilities in return... Read More


NEET paper leak: Supreme Court stresses need to institutionalise NTA, seeks Centre's affidavit on new reforms to curb paper leaks

India, Aug. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday reiterated the need to institutionalise the National Testing Agency (NTA), with secure infrastructure, dedicated testing centres, cyber-security system... Read More


Cabinet approves 4 multitracking projects

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four projects of the Railway Ministry with a total cost of approximately... Read More


BRS leader Harish Rao placed under house arrest ahead of TIMS hospital visit

Hyderabad, Aug. 19 -- Heavy police deployment was reported at the Kokapet residence of former minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Wednesday after he announced plans to visit the Dr Marri Chenna ... Read More


NEET: SC directs NTA to Inform on steps taken

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 -- Observing that there is a need to institutionalise the reforms in NEET exams, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the National Testing Agency to inform it about the steps tak... Read More


SC issues notice to centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the NCPCR on a PIL seeking the establishment of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing... Read More