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NGT gives Delhi Jal Board four weeks to respond to alleged non-compliance of groundwater recharge directions

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) four weeks to respond to allegations of non-compliance with its directions relating to rainwater harvesting ... 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


Seven bills introduced in NA; fur key reports presentedPublished on: August 20, 2026 9:54 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- As many as seven bills were introduced in the National Assembly on Wednesday and referred to the relevant committees for further consideration and deliberation. The bills include... Read More


Punjab CM seeks drainage report from Rawalpindi, Attock and Gujrat DCsPublished on: August 20, 2026 9:53 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday contacted the deputy commissioners of Rawalpindi, Attock and Gujrat and directed them to launch swift drainage operations du... Read More


No search warrant, WhatsApp notice: How businessman's wife foiled fake CBI raid in Delhi's Rohini

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- A suspected attempt to carry out a fake Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raid at a businessman's residence in Delhi's Rohini was reportedly thwarted after his wife refused t... Read More


Wise Rahim appointed first MD of venture capital firm BSIC

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- up Investment Company (BSIC) PLC, a startup investment firm backed by 39 domestic banks, has appointed Wise Rahim as its first Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The app... Read More


Mumbai luxury homes outpace Singapore as prices rise 1.4% in H1 2026; buyers seek quality over price gains

India, Aug. 20 -- Mumbai's prime residential market outperformed Singapore in the first half of 2026, with capital values rising 1.4% in the six months to June, compared with 0.4% in Singapore, accord... Read More


Mumbai luxury homes outpace Singapore as prices rise 1.4% in H1 2026; buyers seek quality over price gains

India, Aug. 20 -- Mumbai's prime residential market outperformed Singapore in the first half of 2026, with capital values rising 1.4% in the six months to June, compared with 0.4% in Singapore, accord... Read More


Malaysia targets first 'made by Malaysia' chips using Arm Limited technology by 2030, says economy minister

PUTRAJAYA, Aug. 20 -- The government is targeting 2030 for the first "Made by Malaysia" chips developed using Arm Limited technology to enter production and the semiconductor supply chain. Economy Mi... Read More


Gyan Developers & Builders to conduct AGM

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Gyan Developers & Builders announced that the 34th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the company will be held on 11 September 2026. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permi... Read More