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Amid monsoon bounty for farmers, lower urea stocks play spoilsport

Amid monsoon bounty for farmers, lower urea stocks play spoilsportSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 05:56 IST

While shortages of DAP — a fertiliser with 46% P that is essential for root development and early plant establishment — have been reported in the past couple of years, the current season has seen farmers scrambling even for urea.

Need to tap full potential of trade & investment ties: Jaishankar to Russia

Need to tap full potential of trade & investment ties: Jaishankar to RussiaSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 07:09 IST

On a two-day visit to Moscow at a time when India faces 50 per cent tariffs from the Trump administration, including 25 per cent for importing Russian oil, Jaishankar said, “We should not get stuck on a beaten track. Doing more and doing differently should be our mantras.”

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Poll data error: 2 FIRs in Maharashtra against CSDS’s Sanjay KumarSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 07:21 IST

On August 17, Kumar put out a post stating that Ramtek and Devlali in Maharashtra had shown a 36-38% decrease in the number of voters between the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Maharashtra.

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NDA allies back govt on Bills to sack arrested ministersSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 04:06 IST

LJP (Ram Vilas) national vice president A K Bajpai dismissed the Opposition's concerns over misuse of the law.

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Can elected govt be at whims and fancies of Governor, asks CJI GavaiSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 07:55 IST

The bench said that to interpret that the Bill “dies” the first time the Governor withholds it “would be counterproductive to the power of the Governor and counterproductive to the legislative process”.

Nepal stand on trade through Lipulekh not justified: MEA

Nepal stand on trade through Lipulekh not justified: MEA

August 21, 2025 03:15 IST

Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli had in 2020 opposed it, passing a map in Parliament, showing the area as part of Nepal.

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Case pendency: We have built temples of justice with doors too narrow, says Justice Surya Kant

August 22, 2025 08:31 IST

Inaugurating the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) lecture series, the Supreme Court judge spoke on the subject, ‘Justice for all — legal aid and mediation: The collaborative role of Bar and the Bench’.

Rahul: Where is Dhankhar ‘hiding’, why is he silent?

Rahul Gandhi: Where is Dhankhar ‘hiding’, why is he silent?

August 21, 2025 05:34 IST

On July 21, the first day of the Monsoon session, Dhankhar had formally resigned from his post citing health reasons.

IIM Guwahati clears Rajya Sabha; Pradhan brings up CSDS row

IIM Guwahati clears Rajya Sabha; Pradhan brings up CSDS row

August 21, 2025 02:52 IST

The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by voice vote.

2 dozen Indians among 650 experts picked to write next IPCC report

Over 2 dozen Indians among 650 experts picked to write next IPCC reportSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 10:14 IST

The IPCC assessment reports, or ARs, are the most comprehensive contemporary scientific understanding of the planet’s climate system, the changes it is undergoing, and the impact it is having on the Earth and its inhabitants.

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Delhi HC sends notice to Civil Aviation Ministry on PIL citing vacanciesSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 01:04 IST

Rathore, in a fresh application, has now also highlighted vacancies and underutilisation of funds.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maharashtra Governor and NDA's candidate CP Radhakrishnan, BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and others, during the filing of nomination papers for vice presidential elections, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (narendramodi.in via PTI Photo)

NDA candidate Radhakrishnan files nomination papers for vice presidential electionSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 02:52 IST

With the numbers tilted in the NDA’s favour — it has 423 MPs in both Houses of Parliament, well ahead of the winning mark of 392 votes (the electoral college comprises) of 782 MPs — sources said the occasion was marked by good-natured banter and humour.

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‘Misplaced’: India rejects Bangladesh’s allegations of Awami League ‘activities’ in Delhi, Kolkata

August 21, 2025 05:43 IST

India has rejected Dhaka’s accusations, saying it had no knowledge of such activities and would not allow them under any circumstances.

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‘Reddy a fearless champion of equality’: Mallikarjun Kharge introduces V-P candidate to Opp leaders

August 20, 2025 22:45 IST

At a time when the integrity of India’s democratic institutions was “facing unprecedented challenges”, Kharge said Justice Reddy’s contest against NDA’s C P Radhakrishnan was “an ideological battle for the soul of our nation”.

Minister of State Jitendra Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

ISRO’s spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam to be commissioned in 2026-2027, says Dr Jitendra SinghSubscriber Only

August 20, 2025 22:19 IST

In his reply, Dr Singh informed the Lower House that the site development and land acquisition, except land for re-routing the east-coast road, were complete. In addition, construction work for the technical facilities was progressing at the site.

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Jaishankar in Moscow for talks, Russia envoy: Will resolve any problemSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 02:38 IST

Says ties with India is 'true strategic partnership'

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Lok Sabha passes Bill to ban online games involving monetary enrichmentSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 08:18 IST

An online money game is one played by a user by depositing money in expectation of winning monetary and other enrichment.

India successfully test-fires 'Agni 5' Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile

India successfully test-fires ‘Agni 5’ ballistic missile from Odisha

August 20, 2025 19:32 IST

The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command

Agartala: Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, centre, with others during release of a special poster cover to mark the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, in Agartala, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Maharaja Bir Bikram is considered the architect of modern Tripura. His birth anniversary is on August 19. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_18_2025_000426B)

Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura to hold Statehood Demand Day event, tribal ally TIPRA Motha to skipSubscriber Only

August 20, 2025 19:30 IST

The IPFT, a ruling ally of the BJP in Tripura, has been observing Statehood Demand Day on August 23 over its demand for Tipraland, a separate state for tribals.

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With one exit and two additions, Goa cabinet sees a rejigSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 04:32 IST

Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira resigns: ‘Not on health grounds but due to personal reasons’.

There were reportedly 35 babies in the NICU room in which the incident had taken place. DCP Deka said that whether the room was adequately staffed is a question of “internal administration”.

Nurse arrested in Guwahati for death of newborn who fell from phototherapy bedSubscriber Only

August 21, 2025 03:16 IST

The hospital had on Monday said that the nurse was in another room preparing milk for admitted babies when the infant, along with another baby who survived, fell.

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‘Arkestra’ inside Jharkhand college during Janmashtami function sparks rowSubscriber Only

August 20, 2025 17:27 IST

ABVP seeks action, college principal says not aware of such an event

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NDA pick for Vice-Presidential election Radhakrishnan files nomination

August 20, 2025 16:43 IST

Earlier, Radhakrishan paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and other national leaders at Prerna Sthal, which houses statues of iconic personalities, in Parliament complex.

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‘Toll on citizens’ purse and patience’: Supreme Court slams NHAI, upholds Kerala HC order suspending toll

August 21, 2025 02:40 IST

The Kerala High Court had suspended the toll collection for four weeks at Paliyekkara in Thrissur district along the stretch of the National Highway 544, where the roads are in a poor condition.

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20 months after coming to power in Chhattisgarh, BJP inducts three Ministers to the cabinetSubscriber Only

August 20, 2025 15:32 IST

The induction of Gajendra Yadav, Guru Khushwant Saheb and Rajesh Agrawal takes the total strength of the council of ministers in Chhattisgarh to 14, including Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

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