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Karnataka govt raises income limit for social security pension, orders continuation for 23.14 lakh beneficiaries

Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka Revenue Department has issued an order to continue pensions for eligible beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme whose annual income, after verificat... Read More


Chhattisgarh: Once a Naxal stronghold, scenic Nambi waterfall emerges as popular tourist destination

Bijapur, Aug. 19 -- As Bijapur of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division becomes free from the influence of Naxalism, the Nambi waterfall in the district is witnessing a steady influx of tourists, creating ne... Read More


Madonna leads 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods; Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter follow

Los Angeles, Aug. 19 -- The nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with pop icon Madonna leading with 11 nods. Madonna is closely followed by the likes of Taylor Swift w... Read More


Duleep Trophy final shifted to Chennai from Bengaluru to allow spectators

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final has been shifted from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the move aimed at allowing specta... Read More


Fertiliser sector seen committing up to Rs 90,000 cr capex over next six months: ICRA

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India's domestic urea sector is set for a fresh investment cycle, with fertiliser companies expected to commit Rs 80,000-90,000 crore in capital expenditure over the next six mon... Read More


Odisha CM Majhi reviews infrastructure upgrade plans for SCB Medical College and Hospital

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 19 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing development works and infrastructure upgradation of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, at Lok... Read More


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami announces free bus travel for women on Aug 28-29 for Raksha Bandhan

Dehradun, Aug. 19 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced free travel for women on the state transport buses across the Uttarakhand on August 28 and 29 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. ... Read More


India - Malaysia 2nd Joint Working Group meeting held on Cooperation in field of Public administration & Governance reforms

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The 2nd India-Malaysia Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on 'Cooperation in the Field of Public Administration and Governance Reforms' was held on August 18, 2026. According to ... Read More


"We are with India to have a permanent seat itself": Palestinian envoy backs New Delhi's push for non-permanent seat at UNSC

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah M Abu Shawesh on Wednesday backed India's candidacy for both a non-permanent seat and a permanent role on a reformed United Nations Security Counc... Read More


Cyber hackathon is not just about competition, but about giving Gujarat police a new direction: Dy CM

Gandhinagar, Aug. 19 -- To strengthen cyber security in the digital era and equip law enforcement agencies with modern technology, the 'KANAD S.H.I.E.L.D. Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026 was organised at... Read More