Seven Punjab districts on high alert as Beas and Raavi rivers flood villages

August 26, 2025 6:34 PM

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Seven Punjab districts on high alert as Beas and Raavi rivers flood villages

In Punjab, seven districts of the state have been put on high alert due to flooding in many villages there. The swollen Beas and Raavi rivers due to incessant rain for the last over 36 hours in many parts of Punjab and down flow of rainy water from Himachal Pradesh have caused flooding that has put ...

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

August 26, 2025 6:25 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In her message, President Murmu said that this festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Underlining that Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the source of wisdom and well-being, President Murmu said that people ...

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...