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Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Chhattisgarh for BharatNet Expansion

Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Chhattisgarh for BharatNet Expansion

August 20, 2026 • National
Digital Bharat Nidhi has signed an agreement with the Chhattisgarh government to expand the Amended BharatNet Programme across the state. The project will cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide on-...
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65th Subroto Cup Begins in New Delhi

65th Subroto Cup Begins in New Delhi

August 20, 2026 • Sports
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has begun in New Delhi, bringing together young footballers from across India. Teams are competing in Under-15 and Under-17 categories, giving y...
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Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 1 Year for Third Child

Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 1 Year for Third Child

August 19, 2026 • National
Tamil Nadu has announced that women government employees will now get 365 days of maternity leave for their third child, up from the earlier 12 weeks. The move brings maternity benefits for the third...
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Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease

Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease

August 19, 2026 • National
Maharashtra has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for hospitals and healthcare professionals to report suspected and confirmed cases. The move aims to improve monitoring, e...
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16-Year-Old Lakshmanan Meyyappan Makes CA History

16-Year-Old Lakshmanan Meyyappan Makes CA History

August 19, 2026 • National
At just 16 years old, Lakshmanan Meyyappan has set a new record in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) field. His achievement has drawn attention because of his young age and the hard work behind it. It i...
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Shabnam Sinha to Take Over as Airtel Payments Bank Chair

Shabnam Sinha to Take Over as Airtel Payments Bank Chair

August 18, 2026 • Economy
Shabnam Sinha is set to take over as the new Chair of Airtel Payments Bank, succeeding Sunil Mittal. She brings experience in the financial and banking sector and will help guide the bank’s future ...
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Gujarat Set to Welcome Asia’s First Desert Night Safari

Gujarat Set to Welcome Asia’s First Desert Night Safari

August 18, 2026 • National
Gujarat is set to introduce Asia’s first desert night safari, offering visitors a unique way to explore the region’s desert landscape after dark. The safari will focus on showcasing the area’s ...
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Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi Claim Gold at Asian Junior Blitz

Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi Claim Gold at Asian Junior Blitz

July 18, 2026 • Sports
Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi have won gold at the Asian Junior Blitz Championship, bringing a proud moment for India. Their strong performances helped them finish at the top and secure the title....
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IIT Kharagpur Celebrates a Remarkable Journey

IIT Kharagpur Celebrates a Remarkable Journey

August 18, 2026 • National
IIT Kharagpur is celebrating 75 years of its journey in education, research and innovation. Over the decades, the institute has played an important role in shaping young minds and contributing to Ind...
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New Delhi to Host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting

New Delhi to Host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting

August 18, 2026 • International
India will host the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting will bring environment ministers from BRICS countries together to discuss key issues such as climate change, pollu...
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Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Chhattisgarh for BharatNet Expansion

Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Chhattisgarh for BharatNet Expansion

August 20, 2026 • National
Digital Bharat Nidhi has signed an agreement with the Chhattisgarh government to expand the Amended BharatNet Programme across the state. The project will cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide on-...
Read more
Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 1 Year for Third Child

Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 1 Year for Third Child

August 19, 2026 • National
Tamil Nadu has announced that women government employees will now get 365 days of maternity leave for their third child, up from the earlier 12 weeks. The move brings maternity benefits for the third...
Read more
Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease

Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease

August 19, 2026 • National
Maharashtra has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for hospitals and healthcare professionals to report suspected and confirmed cases. The move aims to improve monitoring, e...
Read more
16-Year-Old Lakshmanan Meyyappan Makes CA History

16-Year-Old Lakshmanan Meyyappan Makes CA History

August 19, 2026 • National
At just 16 years old, Lakshmanan Meyyappan has set a new record in the Chartered Accountancy (CA) field. His achievement has drawn attention because of his young age and the hard work behind it. It i...
Read more
Gujarat Set to Welcome Asia’s First Desert Night Safari

Gujarat Set to Welcome Asia’s First Desert Night Safari

August 18, 2026 • National
Gujarat is set to introduce Asia’s first desert night safari, offering visitors a unique way to explore the region’s desert landscape after dark. The safari will focus on showcasing the area’s ...
Read more
IIT Kharagpur Celebrates a Remarkable Journey

IIT Kharagpur Celebrates a Remarkable Journey

August 18, 2026 • National
IIT Kharagpur is celebrating 75 years of its journey in education, research and innovation. Over the decades, the institute has played an important role in shaping young minds and contributing to Ind...
Read more
New Delhi to Host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting

New Delhi to Host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting

August 18, 2026 • International
India will host the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting will bring environment ministers from BRICS countries together to discuss key issues such as climate change, pollu...
Read more
Shabnam Sinha to Take Over as Airtel Payments Bank Chair

Shabnam Sinha to Take Over as Airtel Payments Bank Chair

August 18, 2026 • Economy
Shabnam Sinha is set to take over as the new Chair of Airtel Payments Bank, succeeding Sunil Mittal. She brings experience in the financial and banking sector and will help guide the bank’s future ...
Read more
65th Subroto Cup Begins in New Delhi

65th Subroto Cup Begins in New Delhi

August 20, 2026 • Sports
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament has begun in New Delhi, bringing together young footballers from across India. Teams are competing in Under-15 and Under-17 categories, giving y...
Read more
Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi Claim Gold at Asian Junior Blitz

Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi Claim Gold at Asian Junior Blitz

July 18, 2026 • Sports
Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi have won gold at the Asian Junior Blitz Championship, bringing a proud moment for India. Their strong performances helped them finish at the top and secure the title....
Read more