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Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan. (Express Photo)

BJP names Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice Presidential candidateSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 01:51 IST

The decision was taken at the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Sunday.

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‘Mere apprehension…’: High Court declares arrest of Goa councillor over ‘PFI links’ unlawfulSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 03:07 IST

The central government declared the PFI and its affiliates as ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on September 27, 2022.

The cloudburst hit Jod Ghati village of Rajbagh during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday

Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst in Kathua disrupts train services – Full list hereSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 19:08 IST

Kathua Cloudburst Update: Indian Railways (IR) has regulated the operations of several trains following a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, disrupted services along the Jammu–Pathankot rail line.

The upcoming corridors will support Chennai’s evolving mobility needs and sustainable urban growth. (Image: CMRL/Website)

DPR work to begin soon for two key corridors of Chennai Metro Rail – Check routesSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 18:39 IST

Chennai Metro Rail Project: The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for two major Chennai Metro Rail corridors will commence soon.

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9-year-old girl dead as Kerala’s Kozhikode sees 3 cases of ‘brain eating amoeba’Subscriber Only

August 18, 2025 02:57 IST

This year, Kerala had eight confirmed cases and two deaths, including the one reported in Thamarassery in Kozhikode on August 14.

Launched on July 1, 2025, the RailOne app is all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface.

Indian Railways Round Trip Scheme: Here’s how to book train ticket via RailOne app & get 20% discountSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 17:09 IST

Indian Railways Round Trip Ticket: Under the Indian Railways’ Round Trip Package scheme, the rebates will be applicable when booked for both onward and return journey for the same set of passengers.

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Give affidavit in 7 days or apologise to nation: CEC to Rahul as his Bihar yatra hits the roadSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 05:37 IST

First press conference since taking office, Gyanesh Kumar defends EC rolls, terms charges baseless without evidence

Chhattisgarh man gifts bomb hidden inside music speaker to get rid of woman’s husband

Angered by her marriage, man gifts speakers rigged with explosives to woman’s husband: Chhattisgarh PoliceSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 03:11 IST

The accused told the police he was confident that he would not get caught and was shocked when the police traced him.

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BJP Parliamentary Board to meet today, V-P pick top on agendaSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 14:14 IST

Sources say many sitting Governors, LGs and outgoing members of Rajya Sabha in contention; Alliance’s Parliamentary Party to meet on Tuesday to give seal of approval

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Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of Express report on struggles of officer cadets disabled in military training

August 18, 2025 07:25 IST

A Supreme Court bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan will hear the suo motu writ petition on August 18.

Damaged road following a cloudburst in Kathua

7 killed as cloudbursts hit two villages in J&K’s KathuaSubscriber Only

August 18, 2025 12:45 IST

Jammu Kathua Cloudburst News Today: The district administration is closely watching the situation and has requested people to stay away from water bodies for their safety. On the other hand, the Indian Railways has regulated the operations of several trains following the cloudburst.

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A phone call, a flurry of activity: When a local hospital had to respond to Kishtwar flash floodSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 07:45 IST

The hospital was already working with skeletal staff – three of its six doctors and some paramedics were on pilgrimage duty -- and it was short of medicines, equipment and beds

According to a police officer from Golaghat, nine men from Merapani – which is part of the Disturbed Area Belt, land disputed between Assam and Nagaland – had gone for a picnic on Friday to a spot located around 1.5 km within the adjacent Wokha district in Nagaland.

3 Assamese men assaulted for entering Nagaland ‘without permit’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:38 IST

3 arrested; comes against backdrop of tensions on Assam-Nagaland border following large-scale eviction drives in the former's Golaghat district

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Govt to build Soochna Bhavans in 12 state Capitals in biggest regional media push in yearsSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:45 IST

Rs 480-crore plan aims to bring I&B ministry’s media units under one roof, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen engagement ahead of key polls and 2029 elections.

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BITS Pilani student found dead in his hostel room, college says ‘passed away in his sleep’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 08:18 IST

According to the police, the incident was reported around 11:30 am, following which a team from Verna police station rushed to the spot.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla arrives at IGI Airport in Delhi

Shukla returns to India, may meet PM today before heading home to Lucknow

August 18, 2025 03:21 IST

After his splashdown back to Earth on July 15, Shukla was in Houston re-acclimatising to gravity and debriefing with officials from Axiom Space, Space X, and NASA.

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India, South Korea resolve to set ‘new industrial ambition’ in high-tech sectors

August 17, 2025 03:39 IST

Ways to ramp up the overall bilateral cooperation figured prominently in talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his visiting South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun.

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Foreign Secretary’s two-day Nepal visit begins today

August 17, 2025 03:36 IST

The MEA said Misri is travelling to Nepal following an invitation from his Nepalese counterpart, Amrit Bahadur Rai.

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Wang Yi to arrive tomorrow on 2-day visit, hold talks with Jaishankar & Doval

August 17, 2025 08:44 IST

Wang’s visit comes days ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s likely trip to China to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

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Some parties didn’t point out any error: EC on poll roll row

August 17, 2025 03:31 IST

The EC said that “utmost transparency” had been the hallmark of preparation of electoral rolls and that some parties had not pointed out any errors to the EROs, DEOs and CEOs.

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Manipur Governor meets Naga outfit delegation over India-Myanmar border fencing, scrapping of FMR

August 17, 2025 03:28 IST

The apex body of Naga outfits in Manipur, UNC has been opposing the ongoing construction of border fencing, as well as scrapping of FMR — stating “these would otherwise affect the community that has been divided by the border”.

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In Chishoti, man running langar pulled out from debris after 30 hoursSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:25 IST

Amid the devastation caused by the cloudburst, Subhash Chandra, who had been running a langar (community kitchen) for Mata Machail pilgrims, was rescued alive after being trapped under debris for nearly 30 hours.

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska. (PTI Photo)

‘Maybe I won’t have to do it’: Trump on India’s additional 25% tariffs for buying Russian oil

August 16, 2025 23:01 IST

Trump has already imposed tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent over New Delhi’s Russian oil imports. 

Manipur Governor gets additional charge of Nagaland after La Ganesan’s death

Manipur Governor gets additional charge of Nagaland after La Ganesan’s deathSubscriber Only

August 17, 2025 03:12 IST

Bhalla, who was formerly Union Home Secretary, was appointed Manipur governor in December 2024, less than two months ahead of President's Rule being imposed in the state in February this year.

The DMK responded sharply, framing the raids against I Periyasamy as politically motivated and timed to distract from what the party called the BJP’s own electoral misconduct. (Credit: Instagram/i.periyasamy)

ED raids across two cities over reopened case against Tamil Nadu minister, DMK says bid to deflect from ‘vote chori’Subscriber Only

August 17, 2025 01:48 IST

About a dozen ED officials, split into three teams and backed by armed Central Reserve Police Force personnel, arrived at three residential locations in Dindigul — Durairaj Nagar, Vallalar Nagar, and Seelapadi — around 7:30 am.

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