Colombo Court grants bail to Ex-President Wickremesinghe over health issues

August 26, 2025 6:12 PM

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Colombo Court grants bail to Ex-President Wickremesinghe over health issues

Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail today by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in a case where he was accused of misusing state funds. Owing to his deteriorating health, Mr. Wickremesinghe did not appear in person but joined the proceedings via Zoom. He was arrested ...

Major Asian stock markets decline; European indices also in red

August 26, 2025 6:03 PM

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Major Asian stock markets decline; European indices also in red

Major Asian stock markets dropped today. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slipped around 1.2 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended down by nearly one per cent, South Korea’s Kospi Index dipped over 0.9 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.4 per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed flat with...

Government schools account for 56% of enrolments, Says Education Survey 2025

August 26, 2025 5:08 PM

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Government schools account for 56% of enrolments, Says Education Survey 2025

Government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across the country, accounting for around 56 per cent of total enrolments. The number is higher in rural areas, where 66 per cent of students are enrolled, in comparison to around 30 per cent in urban areas. According to the Comprehensive...

Rajnath Singh commissions INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam

August 26, 2025 4:46 PM

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Rajnath Singh commissions INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri in Visakhapatnam

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh commissioned two of the Indian Navy’s advanced frontline frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam this afternoon. Speaking on the occasion the defence minister said that it showcases the success of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatm...

CBIC advises stakeholders to wait for official GST rate announcements

August 26, 2025 4:22 PM

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CBIC advises stakeholders to wait for official GST rate announcements

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has urged people to avoid speculation on GST rates. In a social media post, CBIC said that decisions in this regard are taken collectively by the GST Council, which comprises the Centre and States. It said that premature speculation gives rise t...

relentless rainfall triggers floods in Jammu; schools closed, exams postponed

August 26, 2025 4:10 PM

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relentless rainfall triggers floods in Jammu; schools closed, exams postponed

In Jammu and Kashmir, relentless rainfall over the past 24 hours has triggered a flood emergency across the Jammu division. Water levels in major rivers like the Tawi, Chenab, Neru, and Kalnai have surged, posing serious threats to low-lying areas. The Meteorological Department has predicted continu...

Delhi CM launches new fleet of electric school buses to Curb Pollution

August 26, 2025 4:03 PM

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Delhi CM launches new fleet of electric school buses to Curb Pollution

The Delhi government will soon add more electric buses to school fleets to make the national capital pollution-free. Flagging off a new fleet of electric school DTC buses in collaboration with Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi today, Mrs Gupta said that these buses will be beneficial for the stude...