https://www.nationpress.com/sports/hull-city-stun-man-united-2-0-on-pl-return Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:44:37+05:30 Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League return https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_football_hull_city_stun_manchester_united_on_return_to_premier_league_banner_47950c3e_e6f0_423b_a4cf_5266a3ad680e_4bc22388db.jpeg Hull City beat Manchester United 2-0 at MKM Stadium on 22 August, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nampalys Mendy on their first Premier League outing since 2016-17. Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League return 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-meets-bjps-new-65-member-national-team Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:44:18+05:30 PM Modi meets BJP's new 65-member national team at party HQ https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_meets_bjps_new_team_says_organisational_meetings_bring_new_ideas_and_perspectives_banner_b770df96_9c46_4b51_872a_6d4caf8c109c_625127c1a2.jpeg PM Modi meets BJP's new 65-member national team in New Delhi on 22 August, calling organisational meetings a source of 'new ideas'. Party focuses on youth outreach and poll readiness. PM Modi meets BJP's new 65-member national team at party HQ 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/balochistan-drone-strike-kills-4-byc-cries-terror Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:42:56+05:30 Balochistan drone attack kills 4 civilians in Mastung; BYC calls it state terrorism https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_balochistan_locals_furious_after_another_drone_attack_by_pak_forces_kills_four_civilians_banner_0c5a39c4_54f4_4a74_adbb_8f0f2efd4db7_96ea5f6d8e.jpeg A Pakistani drone strike killed 4 civilians in Balochistan's Mastung district on 22 August. The BYC condemned it as 'state terrorism', days after 30+ were reportedly killed in Surab airstrikes. Balochistan drone attack kills 4 civilians in Mastung; BYC calls it state terrorism 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-islam-vs-nationalism-fault-line Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:41:57+05:30 Pakistan's identity crisis: Islam, nationalism and militant challenge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_religious_identity_nationalism_and_state_competing_political_narratives_in_pakistan_banner_3bad2695_254c_4836_a28c_96743f4e680c_714babc022.jpeg Pakistan's political identity tensions — between Islamic solidarity and territorial nationalism — are examined through HT, TTP, ISIS-K and the Paigham-e-Pakistan counter-narrative. A deep analysis of faith, statehood and security. Pakistan's identity crisis: Islam, nationalism and militant challenge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-prisons-at-double-capacity-122-dead Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:38:43+05:30 Bangladesh prisons house 98,233 inmates at double capacity, health crisis deepens https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prisons_in_bangladesh_grapple_with_severe_overcrowding_health_crisis_banner_df13db02_1538_4f07_867a_f1b23a97f701_21ee87179d.jpeg Bangladesh's 75 prisons hold 98,233 inmates — double the 45,186 capacity. A healthcare collapse, 122 deaths this year, and an unofficial pay-for-comfort system deepen the rights crisis. Bangladesh prisons house 98,233 inmates at double capacity, health crisis deepens 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/sharif-govt-bows-to-asim-munir-as-pakistan-implodes Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:36:10+05:30 Pakistan crisis deepens as Sharif govt bows to Army Chief Asim Munir https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistan_sharif_government_crawling_before_asim_munir_as_internal_crisis_deepens_banner_773d9056_a97b_44a2_8279_3272948a5616_dfd71f7a9d.jpeg Pakistan's internal crisis deepens as Army Chief Asim Munir consolidates power through constitutional changes, while the Sharif-led coalition government depends entirely on military backing for survival. Pakistan crisis deepens as Sharif govt bows to Army Chief Asim Munir 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/akali-dal-aap-punjab-to-pay-indian-rupee341-cr-loan-commission Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:34:26+05:30 Punjab AAP govt to pay ₹341 crore commission on ₹25,000 crore loan, alleges Akali Dal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_punjab_govt_set_to_loot_rs_341_crore_claims_akali_dal_banner_97be6701_2609_4736_9876_3800c0dc6e75_a891b827d7.jpeg Akali Dal alleges Punjab's AAP govt will pay ₹341 crore commission on a ₹25,000 crore loan, threatening PSPCL and GMADA finances. Independent probe demanded. Punjab AAP govt to pay ₹341 crore commission on ₹25,000 crore loan, alleges Akali Dal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/gemini-edibles-ipo-key-risks-in-drhp Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:33:56+05:30 Gemini Edibles & Fats IPO: Freedom Oils maker flags raw material, regional risks in DRHP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gemini_edibles_fats_ipo_oil_maker_flags_raw_material_regional_concentration_other_risks_in_drhp_banner_517191d7_0ff6_4de3_ab84_d1836e3d95d5_6a71099559.jpeg Gemini Edibles & Fats, maker of Freedom Oils, flags raw material, regional concentration and food safety risks in its DRHP filed with SEBI for a proposed IPO. Gemini Edibles & Fats IPO: Freedom Oils maker flags raw material, regional risks in DRHP 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gopichand-treesa-gayatris-best-still-ahead Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:31:57+05:30 Gopichand on Treesa-Gayatri's WC bronze: They are young, best is ahead https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_they_are_young_they_will_continue_to_play_for_a_while_says_coach_gopichand_on_treesa_gayatri_banner_8a5c02b7_c766_4b19_90e2_9e090019c841_b5d3dd08cf.jpeg Pullela Gopichand backs Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand after their historic Badminton WC bronze — India's first women's doubles medal in 15 years — saying the young pair have more to come. Gopichand on Treesa-Gayatri's WC bronze: They are young, best is ahead 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistan-deports-268-million-afghans-in-mass-crackdown Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:31:38+05:30 Pakistan's Afghan deportations: 2.68 million pushed out in 'state violence' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_pakistans_forced_deportation_of_afghans_much_more_than_humanitarian_catastrophe_banner_abfc224d_ccc3_4ec0_af49_e44a2ee04dea_0f2844d8ff.jpeg Pakistan has deported approximately 2.68 million Afghans, including 140,468 from Punjab alone, in what a report calls 'state violence' far beyond a humanitarian crisis. Pakistan's Afghan deportations: 2.68 million pushed out in 'state violence' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-speaker-universities-must-drive-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:09:03+05:30 Universities must be public policy partners, says Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_universities_must_become_partners_in_public_policy_delhi_speaker_vijender_gupta_banner_ca17216e_f0b2_42b1_a621_296ef5f93761_50254bd817.jpeg Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta at the Vice Chancellors' Conclave 2026 in Faridabad urged universities to partner with legislatures on research, green policy, and sustainability. Universities must be public policy partners, says Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/clark-leads-bmw-cship-bhatia-in-tour-cship Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:08:25+05:30 BMW Championship 2025: Clark leads at 12-under, Bhatia seals Tour Championship spot https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_clark_one_shot_ahead_while_bhatia_is_assured_of_tour_championship_spot_banner_c115f627_aabf_4450_8e4c_82becbdf71d7_b954f2906f.jpeg Wyndham Clark leads the BMW Championship at 12-under 128 after two bogey-free rounds in St. Louis. Akshay Bhatia is assured of a Tour Championship spot; Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala face a fight to qualify. BMW Championship 2025: Clark leads at 12-under, Bhatia seals Tour Championship spot 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/manisha-koirala-on-bollywoods-age-gap-problem Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:06:59+05:30 Manisha Koirala on Bollywood's age gap: 'A grandfather can be a hero, but a married actress is taboo' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_when_manisha_koirala_opened_up_about_the_age_gap_in_bollywood_banner_72d67dea_d960_4bc8_bf8b_6484a2b57f16_1fb45826a3.jpeg Manisha Koirala called out Bollywood's age double standard on 'Rendezvous with Simi Garewal', noting grandfathers play heroes while married actresses face career taboos. Manisha Koirala on Bollywood's age gap: 'A grandfather can be a hero, but a married actress is taboo' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kareena-kills-pregnancy-rumours-with-pizza-emojis Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:02:19+05:30 Kareena Kapoor shuts down pregnancy rumours with pizza emojis and humour https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kareena_kapoor_reacts_to_pregnancy_rumours_shares_the_real_reason_behind_that_paunch_banner_438d3a80_364f_4735_97aa_eae3379f499d_5cec5390c3.jpeg Kareena Kapoor dismisses third pregnancy rumours with pizza emojis and a Hum Aapke Hain Koun track on Instagram Stories. Sister-in-law Saba Pataudi had earlier called it a bad camera angle. Kareena Kapoor shuts down pregnancy rumours with pizza emojis and humour 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/x-user-booked-for-gujarat-cm-fake-post Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:01:49+05:30 Gujarat CM change fake post: X user booked in Ahmedabad for fabricated claim https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_x_user_booked_over_fabricated_post_claiming_dy_cm_sanghavi_to_become_gujarat_cm_banner_bd75568d_db45_4a0a_9bef_154f7eb1431d_8acf8d8501.jpeg Ahmedabad Crime Branch books X user Pawan Tyagi for fake post claiming Harsh Sanghavi would replace Bhupendra Patel as Gujarat CM. Case filed under BNS and IT Act. Gujarat CM change fake post: X user booked in Ahmedabad for fabricated claim 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-bloc-hits-back-at-bjps-vande-mataram-push Nation Press en 2026-08-22T20:00:49+05:30 INDIA bloc slams BJP's Vande Mataram resolution, calls it attention diversion https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_diverting_attention_from_real_issues_india_bloc_hits_back_at_bjps_vande_mataram_resolution_banner_35cf0ff3_3740_4f0c_89e8_1cb421841f98_6c6d5899e7.jpeg INDIA bloc accuses BJP of using Vande Mataram resolution to divert attention from inflation and unemployment, as Congress cites 1937 CWC precedent. INDIA bloc slams BJP's Vande Mataram resolution, calls it attention diversion 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/mecca-pact-cuts-china-out-of-gulf-security Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:57:12+05:30 Mecca Pact sidelines China in Middle East security realignment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_brokers_chair_sawed_down_to_stool_mecca_pact_deals_huge_blow_to_chinas_middle_east_strategy_banner_20227e3f_661e_4fef_81bb_27620d135f90_ba2f69dbc4.jpeg The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on 7 August, is sidelining China from Middle East security architecture, a Cairo Review analysis warns. Mecca Pact sidelines China in Middle East security realignment 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/madhuban-chowk-skywalk-to-open-by-nov-30 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:53:00+05:30 Madhuban Chowk skywalk to open by Nov 30: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_madhuban_chowk_skywalk_likely_to_open_by_nov_30_delhi_cm_rekha_gupta_banner_fdbc00db_b3e6_4d65_b09e_bbcded60c3fa_ffc3cec5c6.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says the Madhuban Chowk skywalk and FOB, 60%25 complete at ₹9.62 crore, is set to open by 30 November, linking two Metro stations and Rohini District Court. Madhuban Chowk skywalk to open by Nov 30: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-eyes-laboratory-of-the-world-status Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:50:16+05:30 India must become 'laboratory of the world', not just pharmacy: Anupriya Patel at IIMA Summit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_must_move_from_pharmacy_to_laboratory_of_the_world_anupriya_patel_banner_88abbb4d_693a_4b2d_a1c7_d1e3253b5307_00d787752d.jpeg India must shift from 'pharmacy of the world' to 'laboratory of the world', MoS Anupriya Patel said at IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026 in Ahmedabad on 22 August. India must become 'laboratory of the world', not just pharmacy: Anupriya Patel at IIMA Summit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sankaran-gyan-win-in-4w-challenge-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:48:36+05:30 National 4W Challenge 2026: Sankaran, Gyan claim last-lap Formula wins at Chennai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_national_4w_challenge_sankaran_gyan_top_in_formula_races_easy_wins_for_vijayaraj_rajapaksa_banner_342c7613_9a5e_42a8_b58a_5b5bd70b5ec3_ca94816207.jpeg Saishiva Sankaran and S. Gyan clinched last-lap wins in F2000 and F1600 at the Indian National 4W Challenge 2026 opener in Chennai on 22 August. Vijayaraj led a DTS Racing podium sweep in LGB 1300. National 4W Challenge 2026: Sankaran, Gyan claim last-lap Formula wins at Chennai 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-cm-patel-courts-canadian-investors-in-toronto Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:46:46+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel heads to Toronto to woo Canadian investors for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_after_us_outreach_gujarat_cm_to_meet_canadian_business_academic_leaders_in_toronto_banner_97ca5c80_888f_4ac2_b5b4_1de7080b884f_209310b9eb.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives in Toronto on 23 August to meet Canadian businesses, universities, and diaspora leaders ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel heads to Toronto to woo Canadian investors for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/aadhaar-biometric-update-free-for-kids-till-sept-30 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:41:11+05:30 Aadhaar biometric update free for children until Sept 30: UIDAI https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_aadhaar_biometric_update_for_children_free_till_sept_30_uidai_banner_8bff3273_3ac1_4ee5_a151_ba33a7427798_a2d62e9a24.jpeg UIDAI confirms Aadhaar biometric update for children aged 5–17 is free until 30 September. Parents urged to visit enrolment centres before the deadline to avoid disruption to school and welfare access. Aadhaar biometric update free for children until Sept 30: UIDAI 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/manipur-buses-back-on-nh-2-after-ethnic-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:39:51+05:30 Manipur CM flags high airfares as inter-state bus services resume on NH-2 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_resumption_of_inter_state_bus_services_to_ease_travel_burden_on_manipur_people_cm_banner_f577445d_1ec1_4be5_98a8_a01bccda2eee_c6570daf88.jpeg Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says resumed inter-state bus services on NH-2 will ease travel burden amid high Imphal–Guwahati airfares, with 200+ passengers travelling incident-free on Day 2. Manipur CM flags high airfares as inter-state bus services resume on NH-2 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/30-kids-ill-after-mid-day-meal-in-indore Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:39:20+05:30 30+ Indore school children ill after mid-day meal in Sanwer, 4 in ICU https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_over_30_school_children_fall_ill_after_eating_mid_day_meal_in_indore_condition_stable_banner_d7460533_afd8_4067_a166_c3f4e01bacc1_678b0da3ae.jpeg 30+ children fall ill after mid-day meal at a government school in Indore's Sanwer area on 22 August; 4 kept in ICU as precaution, food poisoning suspected. 30+ Indore school children ill after mid-day meal in Sanwer, 4 in ICU 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/unsc-flags-aqis-threat-in-bangladesh Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:34:24+05:30 Bangladesh extremist threat grows as UNSC flags AQIS activity, police on alert https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bangladesh_faces_renewed_extremist_threats_amid_growing_security_concerns_banner_0ed12138_c180_4ee1_8a6f_f23198650e8b_d9a0943425.jpeg UNSC warns AQIS is using Bangladesh as a base for terrorist cells, even as Dhaka's Home Minister denies militancy exists. A pressure-cooker bomb was recovered in Dhaka on 12 August 2026. Bangladesh extremist threat grows as UNSC flags AQIS activity, police on alert 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/17-hurt-as-tempo-hits-tipper-in-wardha Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:30:57+05:30 Wardha road crash: Tempo traveller hits tipper, 17 injured near Ramana Phata https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tempo_traveller_rams_tipper_from_behind_in_maharashtras_wardha_17_injured_banner_165c29fb_f96f_426f_b4f8_8cade2f7269d_9bac1f9a36.jpeg 17 passengers injured, some seriously, after a tempo traveller rear-ended a tipper truck near Ramana Phata on the Seloo-Wardha road in Maharashtra on 22 August. Wardha road crash: Tempo traveller hits tipper, 17 injured near Ramana Phata 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ed-attaches-indian-rupee350-crore-in-nfr-bribery-case Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:27:58+05:30 ED attaches ₹3.50 crore assets in NFR bribery case against late Railway engineer https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ed_attaches_assets_worth_rs_3_50_crore_of_former_railway_engineer_in_bribery_case_banner_1fa8cc24_88a6_40cd_83ba_bd02194fe461_c2cb775717.jpeg ED attaches ₹3.50 crore in assets — a Patna flat and Canara Bank deposits — linked to late NFR engineer Ranjit Kumar Borah in a railway bribery money-laundering case. ED attaches ₹3.50 crore assets in NFR bribery case against late Railway engineer 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sanjay-kapoor-mirrors-anils-1942-iconic-look Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:27:13+05:30 Sanjay Kapoor recreates Anil Kapoor's '1942: A Love Story' look 30 years on https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sanjay_kapoor_recreates_brother_anil_kapoors_look_from_1942_a_love_story_humshakhal_banner_68f1c914_d4a6_4da8_bf84_2b02a97759f8_119fe3a7ec.jpeg Sanjay Kapoor recreated Anil Kapoor's iconic look from '1942: A Love Story' as the 8K restored version of the 1994 classic returns to cinemas after 32 years. Sanjay Kapoor recreates Anil Kapoor's '1942: A Love Story' look 30 years on 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/butcher-dont-break-pace-quartet-for-curran Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:25:21+05:30 Mark Butcher warns England: don't break pace quartet for Sam Curran https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mark_butcher_warns_against_breaking_fast_bowling_quartet_for_sam_curran_banner_3e63e47b_6ca3_4d62_805e_89acaa6b6719_50162a718d.jpeg Mark Butcher warns England against breaking their pace quartet of Robinson, Archer, Tongue and Atkinson to fit Sam Curran following Ben Stokes' retirement. Mark Butcher warns England: don't break pace quartet for Sam Curran 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/vats-nishad-four-fers-crush-kashi-rudras-by-8-wkts Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:15:14+05:30 UPT20: Vats and Nishad four-fers power Gorakhpur Lions to 8-wicket rout of Kashi Rudras https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upt20_vats_nishad_star_with_four_fers_as_gorakhpur_lions_crush_kashi_rudras_by_eight_wickets_banner_4dd5151c_5f8e_45d3_a711_f004218e5cc6_3cc8bfe646.jpeg Vasu Vats and Vishal Nishad claimed four-fers each as Gorakhpur Lions beat defending champions Kashi Rudras by 8 wickets in the UP T20 League on 22 August. UPT20: Vats and Nishad four-fers power Gorakhpur Lions to 8-wicket rout of Kashi Rudras 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-hc-warns-cpcb-dpcc-on-toxic-waste Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:13:47+05:30 Delhi HC raps CPCB, DPCC over toxic waste in Tughlakabad container for 4 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_delhi_hc_raps_cpcb_dpcc_seeks_plan_to_dispose_of_toxic_waste_lying_in_cargo_container_for_4_years_banner_9a3f75a0_608c_4130_9a90_e731be8b2d47_f55bdc9267.jpeg Delhi HC warns CPCB and DPCC over toxic plastic waste stuck in a Tughlakabad container for 4 years, demands disposal plan by 24 August or faces stern action. Delhi HC raps CPCB, DPCC over toxic waste in Tughlakabad container for 4 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-claim-historic-wc-bronze Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:10:24+05:30 Treesa-Gayatri win historic bronze at Badminton WC 2025, first in 15 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_treesa_gayatri_sign_off_with_historic_bronze_as_fairytale_run_ends_in_semis_banner_8a45bcab_16de_4fcc_b633_0f7f37ac3226_7859e55f82.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand win bronze at BWF World Championships 2025 in New Delhi — India's first women's doubles medal at the event in 15 years. Treesa-Gayatri win historic bronze at Badminton WC 2025, first in 15 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-slams-mann-over-aaps-broken-punjab-promises Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:08:24+05:30 Nayab Saini slams Bhagwant Mann over broken AAP promises to Punjab women https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_cm_passing_time_by_cracking_jokes_says_nayab_saini_banner_4329167c_e345_4ea9_b5b1_6ea102a35d9c_3acb06fdad.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini attacked Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at a Teej event in Patiala on 22 August, saying AAP's ₹1,000-a-month promise to women remains broken after nearly five years. Nayab Saini slams Bhagwant Mann over broken AAP promises to Punjab women 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bci-chief-will-quit-only-if-graft-proven Nation Press en 2026-08-22T19:04:11+05:30 Bar Council chief Manan Kumar Mishra: Will quit if financial irregularities proven https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_will_step_down_if_financial_irregularities_are_proven_bar_council_chief_banner_f8486ac4_ba1a_4fb3_b26d_088b2dc8d769_fd01681f6d.jpeg Bar Council of India chief Manan Kumar Mishra says he will resign only if financial irregularities are proven, after Co-Chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy demanded his exit within 15 days. Bar Council chief Manan Kumar Mishra: Will quit if financial irregularities proven 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-police-seize-778-qtrs-illicit-liquor Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:58:41+05:30 Delhi Police bust illicit liquor ring, seize 778 quarters near Seelampur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_delhi_police_arrest_three_in_illicit_liquor_supply_case_banner_157a4361_bf58_4d74_9e98_f7232d40a571_f0db98647a.jpeg Delhi Police's AATS seized 778 quarters of Haryana-marked illicit liquor near Seelampur on 21 August 2026, arresting three men and impounding two taxis used to transport the haul. Delhi Police bust illicit liquor ring, seize 778 quarters near Seelampur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-forms-darjeeling-hills-panel-under-ex-bsf-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:55:58+05:30 Darjeeling hills panel formed under ex-BSF chief Pankaj Kumar Singh for permanent political solution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_centre_forms_panel_under_interlocutor_for_permanent_political_solution_for_bengal_hills_lead_banner_22a99559_cf45_46ae_9d54_596b0ccb42e1_ac92212b04.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah on 22 August announced a new panel under ex-BSF chief Pankaj Kumar Singh to find a permanent political solution for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong hills. Darjeeling hills panel formed under ex-BSF chief Pankaj Kumar Singh for permanent political solution 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/escorts-kubotas-indian-rupee2000-crore-up-tractor-plant Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:54:53+05:30 Escorts Kubota's ₹2,000 crore UP plant to power global tractor exports https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_escorts_kubota_bets_big_on_india_plant_to_drive_global_tractor_exports_banner_a689ea7d_33ea_4386_8282_a4c6593379d4_6dd0a0305c.jpeg Escorts Kubota breaks ground on a ₹2,000 crore, 154-acre greenfield plant in Uttar Pradesh targeting exports to Europe, Africa, and North America. First phase adds capacity for 60,000 tractors annually. Escorts Kubota's ₹2,000 crore UP plant to power global tractor exports 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ram-charan-calls-chiranjeevi-my-first-hero Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:54:22+05:30 Chiranjeevi birthday: Ram Charan calls dad 'my first hero' in heartfelt X post https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ram_charan_says_you_have_been_my_first_hero_as_dad_chiranjeevi_turns_a_year_older_banner_9865eaac_2489_47de_92fd_aa53c98dd8bf_27b5d47a47.jpeg Ram Charan wished father Chiranjeevi on his birthday, calling him 'my first hero' in an X post. Pawan Kalyan also shared nostalgic childhood memories of the Megastar. Chiranjeevi birthday: Ram Charan calls dad 'my first hero' in heartfelt X post 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modis-badal-sakta-hai-vs-indias-delay-culture Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:53:27+05:30 Modi's punctuality push: From 'chalta hai' to 'badal sakta hai' in Indian governance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_from_chalta_hai_to_badal_sakta_hai_decoding_pm_modis_punctuality_narrative_banner_4984a653_ab38_497f_8bcb_33ac9562ecc8_1eda41a825.jpeg PM Modi's punctuality drive — from Delhi Metro's 99.9%25 record to PRAGATI reforms — aims to replace India's 'chalta hai' culture with a 'badal sakta hai' governance standard. Modi's punctuality push: From 'chalta hai' to 'badal sakta hai' in Indian governance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/jaishankar-greek-fm-agree-to-meet-at-unga Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:41:04+05:30 Jaishankar, Greek FM Gerapetritis discuss bilateral ties, set UNGA meeting https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_eam_jaishankar_greek_fm_discuss_bilateral_and_regional_issues_before_unga_meeting_banner_5e660b6f_d59d_429d_a779_3bcffc4d35f3_5b85f8cfa0.jpeg EAM Jaishankar and Greek FM Gerapetritis spoke on 22 August, discussing bilateral and regional issues, and agreed to meet at UNGA in New York City. Jaishankar, Greek FM Gerapetritis discuss bilateral ties, set UNGA meeting 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/barcelona-open-la-liga-defence-at-elche Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:35:48+05:30 La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona begin title defence at Elche with fitness doubts over key men https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_la_liga_fitness_doubts_over_big_names_as_barcelona_kicks_off_title_defence_against_elche_banner_07d5f286_249d_4c59_ba73_d2db49f03280_5b5a8b215b.jpeg Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence at Elche on Sunday under Hansi Flick, with fitness doubts over Yamal, Pedri and new signings Rodrigo and Cancelo. La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona begin title defence at Elche with fitness doubts over key men 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ed-raids-jaipur-in-indian-rupee288-crore-fema-case Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:35:47+05:30 ED raids two Jaipur premises in FEMA case over ₹2.88 crore foreign fund misuse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ed_conducts_searches_in_jaipur_in_fema_case_for_alleged_misutilisation_of_foreign_donations_banner_12b2852d_5c7d_4d38_bbd8_2283babcd3be_da6d55170f.jpeg ED raids two Jaipur premises under FEMA over alleged misuse of ₹2.88 crore in foreign donations received without FCRA registration by Hope Ministry pastor. ED raids two Jaipur premises in FEMA case over ₹2.88 crore foreign fund misuse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/de-silva-urges-lanka-pacers-to-step-up-in-2nd-test Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:35:44+05:30 De Silva calls on Sri Lanka pacers to step up in 2nd Test at SSC https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_2nd_test_we_are_trying_to_improve_and_get_some_runs_and_take_20_wickets_says_de_silva_banner_fe5e6bd9_a70f_4c9e_a8d5_8e4cfd55f485_fa1bcc6761.jpeg Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva urges pacers to step up in the 2nd Test at SSC Colombo, eyeing a series-levelling win and 12 WTC points after a 165-run Galle defeat. De Silva calls on Sri Lanka pacers to step up in 2nd Test at SSC 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/let-infrastructure-repurposed-for-afghan-ops-report Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:28:29+05:30 Lashkar-e-Taiba infrastructure repurposed for Afghanistan ops, MEMRI report warns https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistan_lashkar_terror_infrastructure_repurposed_to_facilitate_activity_toward_afghanistan_banner_94427044_6edf_4609_9838_36838332ab45_35cbb582af.jpeg Lashkar-e-Taiba infrastructure in Pakistan's Dir is allegedly being repurposed for militant activity targeting Afghanistan, per a MEMRI report citing LeT-ISKP contacts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Lashkar-e-Taiba infrastructure repurposed for Afghanistan ops, MEMRI report warns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fdcis-sethi-hails-modis-indian-fabric-push Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:28:01+05:30 FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi credits PM Modi for taking Indian fabrics global https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_fdci_chairman_sunil_sethi_hails_pm_modis_efforts_in_making_indian_fabrics_go_global_banner_575fd019_cc3f_4dd2_9487_568c84a6067b_6348bf93ef.jpeg FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi praised PM Modi's role in globalising Indian fabrics at the 'Bespoken' book launch in New Delhi, citing Khadi's reach from Bhutan to Moscow to New Zealand. FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi credits PM Modi for taking Indian fabrics global 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kannauj-cops-seize-10-kg-gold-in-car-bust Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:25:21+05:30 Kannauj police seize 10 kg gold worth ₹15 crore in car on Expressway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_from_gorakhpur_to_delhi_police_intercept_car_carrying_10_kg_gold_banner_2fb068f2_27ff_4df0_b1f7_39c4f4424177_2a6f2bc009.jpeg Kannauj police seize 10 kg gold worth ₹15 crore from a car on 22 August; suspects allegedly smuggling the haul from Gorakhpur to Delhi via a Nepal route. Kannauj police seize 10 kg gold worth ₹15 crore in car on Expressway 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sc-sets-aside-ngt-order-on-art-of-living-case Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:21:17+05:30 Supreme Court sets aside NGT order on Art of Living Yamuna case, orders ₹5 crore refund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_relief_for_art_of_living_sc_sets_aside_ngt_order_holding_foundation_guilty_of_damaging_yamuna_flood_plain_banner_dc06764e_f715_4c48_aaec_36b14d103fc5_5264df55a8.jpeg Supreme Court sets aside NGT order holding Art of Living guilty of damaging Yamuna flood plains, directs DDA to refund ₹5 crore security deposit collected after the 2016 World Culture Festival. Supreme Court sets aside NGT order on Art of Living Yamuna case, orders ₹5 crore refund 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/ponting-demands-labuschagne-axe-in-mackay-test Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:20:43+05:30 Ponting demands Labuschagne axe after second Test flop in Mackay https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_its_well_and_truly_time_to_look_at_somebody_else_ponting_calls_for_labuschagnes_removal_banner_287b9a89_fbbc_4677_8e94_4ac76b73d446_0977f38567.jpeg Ricky Ponting calls for Marnus Labuschagne's axe after another failure in the Mackay Test vs Bangladesh. Labuschagne has gone 10 innings without a fifty, with no century since Ashes 2023. Ponting demands Labuschagne axe after second Test flop in Mackay 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-man-held-for-pakistan-gang-instagram-link Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:20:13+05:30 Karnataka man arrested for Instagram contact with Pakistani gang https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_instagram_contact_with_pakistani_gang_lands_man_in_police_custody_in_karnataka_banner_0f08f63d_1caa_4aec_926a_d75debdab129_6f46b24616.jpeg Karnataka police arrest Syed Abubakar, 28, from Doddaballapur for alleged 2-year Instagram contact with Pakistan's Shajad Butti Network. Case filed under BNS Sections 113(3) and 197(2). Karnataka man arrested for Instagram contact with Pakistani gang 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lalu-vs-jd-u-farakka-treaty-row-heats-up Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:14:54+05:30 Farakka Water Treaty row: Lalu Prasad attacks JD-U, Sanjay Jha hits back https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_lalu_yadav_targets_jd_u_over_farakka_water_treaty_sanjay_jha_hits_back_banner_d512f566_3c15_44e4_aa72_9f03cc0214f2_f045b1bbdb.jpeg Lalu Prasad Yadav attacks JD-U's Sanjay Jha as a 'novice' over the Farakka Water Treaty, while Jha questions RJD's silence when the 1996 pact was signed. Farakka Water Treaty row: Lalu Prasad attacks JD-U, Sanjay Jha hits back 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/isis-luxury-trap-to-recruit-indian-youth Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:11:52+05:30 ISI recruits Indian youth with luxury lifestyle traps, targets juveniles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_money_status_validation_isis_psychological_trap_to_recruit_indian_youth_banner_ca7de1b5_3f3e_43fd_b8b2_2dc2abde3e7d_f85bd2547f.jpeg ISI recruiters use luxury lifestyle imagery to lure unemployed Indian youth into terror networks, exploiting psychological vulnerabilities and a juvenile justice loophole. Over 250 arrested in one module bust. ISI recruits Indian youth with luxury lifestyle traps, targets juveniles 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-alliance-record-loyalty-in-question Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:07:40+05:30 Pakistan's alliance addiction: loyalty questions and economic strategy gaps https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_alliance_addiction_raises_questions_over_its_loyalty_long_term_economic_strategy_banner_e5c52334_3874_437f_9951_6ba26f75ed0a_f9ebc18045.jpeg Pakistan's alliance choices — including the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement — are driven by economic desperation, not strategy, a Politeia Research Foundation report argues. Its loyalty record raises serious questions. Pakistan's alliance addiction: loyalty questions and economic strategy gaps 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/apl-season-2-kaufhold-12-global-stars-in-hyderabad Nation Press en 2026-08-22T18:03:51+05:30 Archery Premier League Season 2: Casey Kaufhold, 11 global stars to compete in Hyderabad from Oct 8 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_archery_premier_league_olympic_medalist_casey_kaufhold_to_debut_as_12_top_global_stars_join_season_2_banner_e1aaf4c3_699d_4da6_b1ce_62e88f56e0fb_525bc28223.jpeg Archery Premier League Season 2 begins in Hyderabad on 8 October with 12 global archers from 10 countries, including Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold making her APL debut. Archery Premier League Season 2: Casey Kaufhold, 11 global stars to compete in Hyderabad from Oct 8 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-reviews-ipo-disclosure-rules-chairman Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:59:45+05:30 SEBI reviewing IPO proceeds disclosure framework for better transparency: Chairman Pandey https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sebi_reviewing_issue_proceeds_disclosure_framework_to_improve_transparency_ease_compliance_chairman_banner_9ce39f1a_03e4_4e62_baaa_1262860036a8_2029d7b9b4.jpeg SEBI is reviewing IPO proceeds disclosure rules to improve timeliness and ease compliance, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on 22 August 2026. Related-party transaction norms also set for refinement. SEBI reviewing IPO proceeds disclosure framework for better transparency: Chairman Pandey 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/suniel-shettys-sweet-birthday-wish-for-mana Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:59:21+05:30 Suniel Shetty wishes wife Mana on birthday: 'Tough Keeping up with you' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_suniel_shetty_says_tough_keeping_up_with_you_as_he_wishes_wife_mana_on_her_birthday_banner_a1c615e7_e550_4624_a79f_90add850f93e_6bc984e740.jpeg Suniel Shetty shares a heartfelt Instagram post for wife Mana Shetty's birthday, calling her 'my calm, my strength, my home.' The couple married on 25 December 1991. Suniel Shetty wishes wife Mana on birthday: 'Tough Keeping up with you' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/gatta-kusthi-2-hits-50-days-vishnu-gifts-director-a-car Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:56:21+05:30 Gatta Kusthi 2 completes 50 days: Vishnu Vishal pens heartfelt thanks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vishnu_vishal_pens_note_of_gratitude_as_gatta_kusthi_2_completes_50_days_banner_957c0fb5_284d_47fe_8d26_9534d94deec5_6a24b740e8.jpeg Gatta Kusthi 2 completes 50 days at the box office; Vishnu Vishal thanks fans on X, gifted director Chella Ayyavu a Toyota car after the Tamil comedy's blockbuster run. Gatta Kusthi 2 completes 50 days: Vishnu Vishal pens heartfelt thanks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/roots-calm-hand-steadies-england-in-headingley-win Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:49:40+05:30 Joe Root's 'calming influence' revives England Test setup, says Trescothick https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_root_brings_calming_influence_to_englands_test_setup_as_captain_says_trescothick_banner_4ccec643_58cb_4de4_b378_dc1a8f966abb_ba82825c71.jpeg Joe Root's calming return as England Test captain delivers an innings-and-103-run win over Pakistan at Headingley. Interim coach Trescothick praises his pragmatic reset. Joe Root's 'calming influence' revives England Test setup, says Trescothick 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shorifuls-6-35-keeps-bangladesh-alive-in-mackay Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:44:55+05:30 Shoriful Islam's 6-35 keeps Bangladesh alive in Mackay Test vs Australia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_the_game_is_far_from_over_shoriful_backs_bangladesh_to_bounce_back_against_australia_banner_4effbf7c_67ce_4fbf_afd9_8f6384b30fa5_2612046d7c.jpeg Shoriful Islam's 6-35 keeps Bangladesh in the Mackay Test as Australia close Day 1 on 165/8, holding a 101-run lead after dismissing Bangladesh for 64. Shoriful Islam's 6-35 keeps Bangladesh alive in Mackay Test vs Australia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/north-delhi-strikers-go-top-in-womens-dpl Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:44:43+05:30 Women's DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers go top with 10-run win over South Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_womens_dpl_2026_north_delhi_strikers_beat_south_delhi_superstarz_to_become_table_toppers_banner_4b3b632a_5c9f_41c7_a7ef_c72d67c7c5ea_05ad246d0d.jpeg North Delhi Strikers Women beat South Delhi Superstarz by 10 runs in DPL 2026, defending 141/4 as Shivi Sharma's unbeaten 71 and Nazma's 2/28 seal top spot. Women's DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers go top with 10-run win over South Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-births-worlds-first-ivf-lakhimi-calf Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:43:03+05:30 Assam's first IVF Lakhimi calf born at Guwahati varsity, CM Sarma hails historic feat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_achieves_historic_milestone_with_ivf_born_indigenous_lakhimi_calf_cm_sarma_banner_531a0a7a_94dc_4274_964c_f91c58343b06_0f18fa1eed.jpeg Assam's IVF Laboratory at Guwahati's veterinary university has produced the world's first IVF-born Lakhimi breed female calf, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 22 August. Assam's first IVF Lakhimi calf born at Guwahati varsity, CM Sarma hails historic feat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-demands-mp-liquor-tender-probe Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:41:52+05:30 MP liquor tenders: Congress demands probe into 4 firms holding 70%25 market share https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_congress_seeks_high_level_probe_into_alleged_dominance_of_select_firms_in_mp_liquor_tenders_banner_0280166a_b110_4103_8b4c_568d1355d035_251fa50a7f.jpeg MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari demands a high-level probe into liquor tenders, alleging 4 firms control 70%25 of the market across 33 districts from 2012-13 to 2026-27. MP liquor tenders: Congress demands probe into 4 firms holding 70%25 market share 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anbe-diana-hits-sony-liv-on-august-28 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:38:05+05:30 Anbe Diana OTT release: Sony LIV streams film from August 28 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pari_elavazhagans_anbe_diana_to_release_on_ott_on_august_28_banner_016037ce_019f_4747_971e_6a8800c79fc4_095a615594.jpeg Anbe Diana, Pari Elavazhagan's Tamil romantic film, streams on Sony LIV from 28 August. Stars Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan in a cross-cultural love story. Anbe Diana OTT release: Sony LIV streams film from August 28 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/imphal-guwahati-buses-run-smooth-day-two Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:32:50+05:30 Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service runs smooth for second day on NH-2 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_inter_state_bus_services_on_imphal_dimapur_guwahati_route_continue_smoothly_for_second_day_banner_0ba1aefb_1265_4a5c_8573_79448e44166d_d4a6dea4f1.jpeg Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service on NH-2 ran smoothly for a second straight day on 22 August, with 200+ passengers travelling incident-free through Kangpokpi and Senapati. Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus service runs smooth for second day on NH-2 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/mpms-to-drive-indias-electronics-backward-integration Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:26:23+05:30 Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to drive backward integration: Industry https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mobile_phone_manufacturing_scheme_to_boost_backward_integration_industry_banner_d6dc75b9_cd98_4c6f_b910_e6b3b4a11ea7_05df6f28ef.jpeg India's Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will boost backward integration and local value addition, industry leaders said. Mobile exports have risen 165-fold since FY15. Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to drive backward integration: Industry 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ficci-flo-vibrant-verve-empowers-jammu-women Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:26:08+05:30 FICCI FLO Vibrant Verve Season 4 empowers women entrepreneurs in Jammu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ficci_flos_vibrant_verve_brings_luxury_entrepreneurship_and_womens_empowerment_to_jammu_banner_5b13b2be_c3fa_4357_9b38_5d4c5416ba97_8f2bc60939.jpeg FICCI FLO's Vibrant Verve Season 4 in Jammu on 22 August united women entrepreneurs, AWWA members and artisans under the MSME PMS Scheme, promoting empowerment and regional business visibility. FICCI FLO Vibrant Verve Season 4 empowers women entrepreneurs in Jammu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lucknow-murder-suicide-indian-rupee1-crore-divorce-row-probed Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:25:54+05:30 Lucknow double murder-suicide: Police probe ₹1 crore divorce settlement row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lucknow_double_murder_suicide_case_police_probe_rs_1_crore_divorce_settlement_demand_banner_ca622f5a_b50c_48ee_abae_e19724f56eb9_5eefd3bbc2.jpeg Lucknow double murder-suicide: Police probe a ₹1 crore divorce settlement demand as a possible trigger. SBI employee Manas Vajpayee allegedly killed wife and sister before dying by suicide on 22 August. Lucknow double murder-suicide: Police probe ₹1 crore divorce settlement row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-hard-state-makes-dissent-a-crime Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:22:35+05:30 Pakistan's 'hard state' governance: Dissent securitised, PoK crackdown deepens https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_pakistan_hard_state_approach_to_suppress_dissent_becomes_permanent_feature_of_governance_banner_bb189a43_4c83_4337_b193_e2c74a16efe1_60158a693a.jpeg Pakistan's 'hard state' approach — using security laws against political actors, journalists and PoK protesters — is becoming a permanent governance feature, warns an International Policy Digest report. Pakistan's 'hard state' governance: Dissent securitised, PoK crackdown deepens 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/patna-phd-scholars-march-to-lok-bhawan-blocked Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:22:26+05:30 Bihar PhD scholars' march to Lok Bhawan blocked by Patna police on Day 18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_phd_holders_and_research_scholars_march_towards_lok_bhawan_in_patna_stopped_by_police_banner_4221dce7_5b74_4b5e_843f_999c4377ddc5_005e29bf7e.jpeg PhD holders and research scholars blocked by Patna police on Day 18 of their indefinite protest while marching to Lok Bhawan demanding Bihar higher education reforms. Bihar PhD scholars' march to Lok Bhawan blocked by Patna police on Day 18 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/chiranjeevi-replies-to-pawan-kalyans-tribute Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:21:52+05:30 Chiranjeevi replies to Pawan Kalyan's birthday post: 'Left me deeply emotional' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_chiranjeevi_tells_pawan_kalyan_your_words_took_me_back_to_the_most_precious_chapters_of_our_lives_banner_4321230a_e8a7_47a3_90c8_34620d0c5beb_7183335f1f.jpeg Chiranjeevi responds to Pawan Kalyan's birthday tribute on X, saying his brother's words left him 'deeply emotional' and recalling their shared sacrifices and memories. Chiranjeevi replies to Pawan Kalyan's birthday post: 'Left me deeply emotional' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/russell-wins-zandvoort-sprint-closes-title-gap Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:21:06+05:30 George Russell wins Zandvoort Sprint, closes F1 title gap https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_george_russell_wins_first_zandvoort_sprint_to_close_in_on_f1_title_battle_banner_ff4a2e56_534a_46e7_8887_bcb391fe281b_1e47c57248.jpeg George Russell wins the Zandvoort Sprint on 22 August, cutting his gap to Lewis Hamilton to 1 point. Leclerc second; Norris third. Antonelli leads on 224 pts. George Russell wins Zandvoort Sprint, closes F1 title gap 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/pakistans-dollar10bn-esf-bid-stirs-strategic-alarm Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:20:00+05:30 Pakistan's $10 billion ESF request: economic lifeline or geopolitical trap? https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_10_billion_support_request_raises_questions_over_economic_relief_strategic_costs_banner_4d254037_5423_4c97_aaf7_8818f1dc66d9_9ff1f28a2c.jpeg Pakistan has reportedly sought a $10 billion ESF facility from the US Treasury, raising concerns over strategic leverage and structural economic dependence, per a CADTM analysis. Pakistan's $10 billion ESF request: economic lifeline or geopolitical trap? 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/industries-fleeing-andhra-over-extortion-ysrcp Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:18:12+05:30 Industries leaving Andhra Pradesh over extortion by coalition leaders: YSRCP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_industries_fleeing_andhra_pradesh_due_to_extortion_demands_of_coalition_leaders_ysrcp_banner_4fd8ff52_640f_4321_9e35_a7a6c229fa5e_f2430be0b8.jpeg YSRCP alleges industries fleeing Andhra Pradesh over extortion by coalition leaders, citing ₹6,675-cr Tata Power and ₹3,538-cr Websol project exits. State's ease of doing business rank slips to 8th. Industries leaving Andhra Pradesh over extortion by coalition leaders: YSRCP 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bespoken-the-savile-row-story-of-andrew-ramroop Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:14:36+05:30 Maurice Sedwell's Prof. Andrew Ramroop: A modern epic in bespoke tailoring https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_his_story_no_less_than_modern_epic_says_bespoken_author_on_maurice_sedwells_prof_andrew_ramroop_banner_d8998b32_5631_4bb2_890b_23de353f6eb2_e5abf61759.jpeg Author Ashok Kumar Bal launches 'Bespoken' in New Delhi, chronicling Prof. Andrew Ramroop's rise from Trinidad poverty to owning Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. Maurice Sedwell's Prof. Andrew Ramroop: A modern epic in bespoke tailoring 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-police-nab-18-overstaying-foreigners Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:14:06+05:30 Operation VISTA: Delhi Police detain 18 overstaying foreign nationals in Outer District https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_operation_vista_delhi_police_trace_18_foreign_nationals_overstaying_in_india_banner_4a83308d_c104_448d_ab59_927f221ac099_ba9a140d37.jpeg Delhi Police detained 18 overstaying foreign nationals under Operation VISTA in the Outer District on 22 August, including Thai, Nigerian, Bangladeshi, Ugandan, and Guinean nationals. Deportation proceedings initiated. Operation VISTA: Delhi Police detain 18 overstaying foreign nationals in Outer District 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/brics-adopts-chennai-declaration-on-science Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:10:31+05:30 BRICS Chennai Declaration adopted unanimously on science and tech https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_announces_unanimous_adoption_of_chennai_declaration_at_brics_meet_banner_c2fb6a31_7287_4bcd_86f7_760c2c926906_d67b51311d.jpeg BRICS unanimously adopts Chennai Declaration on science and tech at India-chaired ministerial meet on 22 August, covering AI, quantum tech, startups and sustainability. BRICS Chennai Declaration adopted unanimously on science and tech 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-school-clash-turns-political Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:09:24+05:30 Rajasthan school row: CJP-villager clash puts dilapidated Bagru school in spotlight https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cjp_villagers_clash_over_dilapidated_school_turns_political_in_rajasthan_banner_ea93999c_031f_4b62_90e3_af9846be7be7_c4396be103.jpeg A CJP inspection team's visit to a dilapidated government school in Rajasthan's Bagru sparked villager clashes and a political row, with ₹12 lakh sanctioned but construction yet to begin. Rajasthan school row: CJP-villager clash puts dilapidated Bagru school in spotlight 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cm-woos-jpmorgan-uber-ibm-in-new-york Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:08:43+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets JPMorgan, Uber, IBM in New York to woo investors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_cm_explores_investment_mobility_and_technology_partnerships_in_new_york_banner_c3f04085_ddf0_4c3d_aba5_e63389b2cdd0_d6d93b3099.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met JPMorgan, Golub Capital, Uber and Tillman Global Holdings in New York on 22 August, pitching GIFT City, Dholera, and AI partnerships ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel meets JPMorgan, Uber, IBM in New York to woo investors 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kangana-worshipped-karismas-90s-fashion Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:08:09+05:30 Kangana Ranaut reveals she worshipped Karisma Kapoor's 90s fashion https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_kangana_ranaut_admits_to_worshiping_the_og_fashionista_karisma_kapoor_in_the_90s_banner_05d544b5_65d0_4a9f_8f71_6fa8c91ef467_62332851d3.jpeg Kangana Ranaut shares a 90s throwback photo admitting she idolised Karisma Kapoor's iconic dungaree style, adding 'Le Gayi Le Gayi' from Dil To Pagal Hai as her backdrop. Kangana Ranaut reveals she worshipped Karisma Kapoor's 90s fashion 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arshdeep-lions-must-peak-from-game-one Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:06:58+05:30 Arshdeep Singh: Ludhiana Lions must be at best from match one in Sher-e-Punjab T20 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_have_to_be_at_our_best_from_first_match_ludhiana_lions_arshdeep_singh_ahead_of_sher_e_punjab_t20_league_banner_3e4222b0_b932_402a_b0a1_354e96253d2c_cfde78eeb2.jpeg Arshdeep Singh says Ludhiana Lions must peak from match one as Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026 begins 30 August at I.S. Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh. Arshdeep Singh: Ludhiana Lions must be at best from match one in Sher-e-Punjab T20 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/goas-first-community-radio-radio-mandovi-goes-live Nation Press en 2026-08-22T17:02:48+05:30 Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM launched in Goa: State's first community radio to map student careers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_goas_first_community_radio_station_launched_to_drive_career_mapping_for_students_banner_1ba28d37_6946_4176_bcb2_ce0ba7e26ace_046409f88b.jpeg Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM, Goa's first community radio station, launched in Moira on 22 August by PACT Foundation to extend education outreach and career mapping to 41+ schools. Radio Mandovi 88.4 FM launched in Goa: State's first community radio to map student careers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tamil-films-to-go-dark-from-september-1 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:59:02+05:30 Tamil film producers halt releases, shoots from September 1 over OTT row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_no_new_tamil_films_to_release_from_september_1_say_tamil_film_producers_banner_1320fa23_4ec2_4da0_a0ee_f084399bad33_fca27718a8.jpeg Tamil film producers halt all releases and shoots from September 1 over an OTT window dispute with theatre owners and distributors in Tamil Nadu. Tamil film producers halt releases, shoots from September 1 over OTT row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/aiapget-retest-sept-1-for-49-jaipur-candidates Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:57:04+05:30 AIAPGET retest for 49 Jaipur candidates on Sept 1 after power failure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_power_failure_nta_to_hold_aiapget_retest_for_49_jaipur_candidates_on_sept_1_banner_1ea0bdfd_814f_4717_b16f_9365d48f4e33_a692e8cc4c.jpeg NTA schedules AIAPGET retest on 1 September 2026 for 49 Jaipur candidates hit by a power failure at Shri Satya Sai PG College Centre during the 22 August exam. AIAPGET retest for 49 Jaipur candidates on Sept 1 after power failure 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ncw-chief-leads-women-empowerment-drive-in-maharashtra Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:57:03+05:30 NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar leads women empowerment, cyber crime talks in Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ncw_chief_vijaya_rahatkar_leads_talks_on_empowerment_cyber_crime_prevention_banner_fd8d49e5_c522_4cbb_8fd0_ae5def125d6a_68331e2bf2.jpeg NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar led women's empowerment and cyber crime prevention discussions for Maharashtra Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on 22 August. NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar leads women empowerment, cyber crime talks in Maharashtra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gambhir-to-kuldeep-bowl-well-dont-chase-wickets Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:54:58+05:30 Gambhir tells Kuldeep: Bowl your spell, don't chase wickets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kuldeep_just_needs_to_try_and_bowl_good_spell_rather_than_looking_desperate_to_take_wickets_says_gambhir_banner_5132cda0_9414_4fbd_ae8e_c799860388ce_bbaf4f6f0a.jpeg India coach Gautam Gambhir says Kuldeep Yadav must focus on bowling quality spells, not chasing wickets, ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday. Gambhir tells Kuldeep: Bowl your spell, don't chase wickets 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/gold-jumps-5percent-in-a-week-on-dollar-weakness Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:53:29+05:30 Gold gains nearly 5%25 in a week as US dollar weakens, Fed rate hike fears ease https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gold_posts_nearly_5_pc_weekly_gain_as_us_dollar_weakens_banner_efb424fc_bd76_4dd5_8357_205f52fb95bc_000421db8a.jpeg Gold prices surged nearly 5%25 in a week as of 22 August, backed by a weaker US dollar and fading Fed rate hike bets. MCX gold at ₹1,62,440; silver at a two-month high. Gold gains nearly 5%25 in a week as US dollar weakens, Fed rate hike fears ease 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-vs-australia-wc-semis-spot-on-the-line Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:53:16+05:30 FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026: India must beat Australia for semis spot in Pool E decider https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fih_hockey_wc_womens_teams_semis_dreams_hinge_on_luck_and_a_must_win_game_against_australia_banner_35eb15eb_5367_4ec0_878c_070cb3886b17_677cbe6a95.jpeg India women's hockey team must beat Australia on Sunday at FIH World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen to stay alive for a semifinal spot, with Pool E still wide open. FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026: India must beat Australia for semis spot in Pool E decider 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sack-wrapped-body-found-in-kolkatas-new-town Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:44:57+05:30 Decomposed body found in sack in Kolkata's New Town, face disfigured https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_youths_decomposed_body_wrapped_in_sack_recovered_in_new_town_banner_0bf7f8c1_44fe_49ad_8b24_b22b145c01bd_bdf0aac473.jpeg Decomposed body of Sourav Biswas, 32-35, found wrapped in a sack in New Town, Kolkata on 22 August. Face disfigured; CCTV shows suspect dumping body at 4:20 am. Decomposed body found in sack in Kolkata's New Town, face disfigured 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/paralysed-gujarat-leopard-walks-again-after-rehab Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:44:18+05:30 Paralysed Gujarat leopard walks again after 6-month GEER Foundation rehab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_road_accident_left_leopard_paralysed_months_of_rehabilitation_help_it_walk_again_banner_129c07ac_19f6_4328_9987_f4466f4e0f3b_f3e58edaa0.jpeg A paralysed leopard hit by a vehicle in Gujarat's Aravalli district has regained its natural gait after months of rehab at the GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar. It will live permanently at Indroda Nature Park. Paralysed Gujarat leopard walks again after 6-month GEER Foundation rehab 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/imf-stalls-bangladeshs-dollar47bn-loan-programme Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:40:25+05:30 IMF stalls Bangladesh loan over banking, climate reform gaps https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_imf_stalls_loan_to_bangladesh_over_financial_climate_reform_conditions_report_banner_89ef5e55_1f7b_42e5_bae0_7371d72060e4_d17fc5af02.jpeg IMF has stalled Bangladesh's $4.7 billion loan programme, demanding banking, legal, and climate reforms before releasing remaining tranches. Dhaka also seeks $2 billion in additional budget support. IMF stalls Bangladesh loan over banking, climate reform gaps 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sugar-prices-up-on-cane-output-drop-not-ethanol Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:38:00+05:30 Sugar price rise driven by lower cane output, not ethanol: Experts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sugar_price_rise_linked_to_lower_cane_output_and_recovery_not_ethanol_diversion_experts_banner_be8e36b5_cc74_4117_8f2a_5fbb74f66366_d8c202c543.jpeg Sugar price rise in India is driven by lower sugarcane output and reduced recovery rates, not ethanol diversion, experts said on 22 August. Buffer stocks remain above 50 lakh tonnes. Sugar price rise driven by lower cane output, not ethanol: Experts 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nba-disburses-indian-rupee282-cr-in-biodiversity-funds Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:33:58+05:30 NBA disburses ₹2.82 crore to states under biodiversity benefit-sharing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_biodiversity_authority_gives_rs_2_82_crore_to_states_under_benefit_sharing_mechanism_banner_e4eb1196_94d8_41cd_95a5_9cc43065de13_b4cf54f1d4.jpeg NBA disburses ₹2.82 crore under Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism to 27 state biodiversity boards and ICAR-IIHR; Gujarat, West Bengal top recipients. NBA disburses ₹2.82 crore to states under biodiversity benefit-sharing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/california-assembly-adopts-diwali-resolution Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:32:39+05:30 California Assembly adopts Diwali resolution, honours Indian American diaspora https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_california_adopts_diwali_resolution_expresses_deepest_respect_for_indian_americans_and_indian_diaspora_banner_29c1c5a7_edcb_4b4c_ac5b_8eff1786160a_6ad7cfb2ab.jpeg California's State Assembly adopted House Resolution 137 recognising Diwali on 8 November, expressing 'deepest respect' for Indian Americans and the global Indian diaspora. California Assembly adopts Diwali resolution, honours Indian American diaspora 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/priyanka-on-bollywood-so-fake-i-cannot-stand-it Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:32:25+05:30 Priyanka Chopra on Bollywood's fake culture: 'I cannot stand it' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_when_priyanka_chopra_revealed_what_she_does_not_like_about_bollywood_banner_22a8cc38_a427_4343_b362_aeef13101ca8_2bd2eebf13.jpeg Priyanka Chopra once revealed on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal that Bollywood's fake culture is what she dislikes most — and admitted she had briefly fallen into it herself. Priyanka Chopra on Bollywood's fake culture: 'I cannot stand it' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anushka-sens-birthday-post-for-her-superhero-dad Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:28:05+05:30 Anushka Sen's birthday tribute to her father goes viral on Instagram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anushka_sen_wishes_her_father_happy_birthday_to_my_superhero_banner_85caad40_25cb_4f18_859e_0d04bcfd5829_d22fd84611.jpeg Anushka Sen shares unseen photos and an emotional note for her father's birthday on Instagram, and is set to become the first Indian actress to lead a South Korean film, 'Jeju Olle'. Anushka Sen's birthday tribute to her father goes viral on Instagram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/pedro-signs-chelsea-deal-until-2034 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:26:08+05:30 Joao Pedro signs Chelsea deal until 2034; Alonso lauds striker's leadership https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_his_development_is_noticeable_every_day_alonso_hails_joao_pedro_after_new_chelsea_deal_banner_a4c3183e_3b2a_4524_91e8_b1621d3de548_fb32bee61e.jpeg Joao Pedro signs new Chelsea contract until 2034 after scoring 20 goals in debut season. Manager Xabi Alonso praises the Brazilian's leadership and daily growth. Joao Pedro signs Chelsea deal until 2034; Alonso lauds striker's leadership 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/7-guns-seized-from-trinamool-leader-in-murshidabad Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:25:42+05:30 Murshidabad arms haul: 7 firearms seized from Trinamool leader Papai Ghosh's home https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengal_police_recover_large_cache_of_arms_and_ammunition_from_trinamool_leaders_residence_in_murshidabad_banner_f1bf2b6e_f507_45c9_b9ee_462baeee803a_67e66ffb45.jpeg West Bengal Police seized 7 firearms and 186 bullets from Trinamool Youth Wing leader Papai Ghosh's Murshidabad home on 22 August after his arrest and confession. Murshidabad arms haul: 7 firearms seized from Trinamool leader Papai Ghosh's home 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/72nd-nehru-trophy-boat-race-lights-up-alappuzha Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:24:21+05:30 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race: Punnamada Lake roars back to life in Alappuzha https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_punnamada_lake_comes_alive_as_72nd_nehru_trophy_boat_race_kicks_off_banner_e33d9948_8fa0_432e_b9eb_417faffa9206_89c7476eb2.jpeg The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race kicked off at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on 22 August, with 71 boats including 22 snake boats racing on a 1,100-metre course. CM V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the event. 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race: Punnamada Lake roars back to life in Alappuzha 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nia-court-rejects-pulwama-accused-insha-jans-bail Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:15:10+05:30 Pulwama attack accused Insha Jan's bail rejected by NIA court in Jammu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_special_nia_court_rejects_bail_application_of_pulwama_terror_attack_accused_banner_1a6a4e43_5441_464d_94b3_6872cd3e5f69_8438a61797.jpeg NIA court in Jammu rejects bail of Pulwama attack accused Insha Jan, citing prima facie evidence under UAPA. She has been in custody since March 2020. Pulwama attack accused Insha Jan's bail rejected by NIA court in Jammu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/aisha-wahab-first-afghan-american-in-us-congress Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:12:44+05:30 Aisha Wahab, first Afghan-American, wins US Congress seat in California https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aisha_wahab_first_afghan_american_elected_to_us_congress_banner_3f75d5df_8d75_4cb1_a7d2_58b3c2594861_5510c0db41.jpeg California Senator Aisha Wahab wins US House special election, becoming the first Afghan American elected to Congress. She defeated Democrat Melissa Hernandez in California's 14th District. Aisha Wahab, first Afghan-American, wins US Congress seat in California 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gehlot-slams-ethanol-blending-cites-sugar-spike Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:10:28+05:30 Ethanol blending policy hurting consumers, disrupting sugar supply: Gehlot https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ethanol_blending_decision_hurting_common_people_disrupting_sugar_supply_ashok_gehlot_banner_715be1f9_2672_4bd9_b74a_dda28f83090e_c77ee2d876.jpeg Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot slams Modi government's ethanol blending policy, citing a Rs 14-17/kg sugar price spike in 15 days, vehicle damage complaints, and pollution concerns. Ethanol blending policy hurting consumers, disrupting sugar supply: Gehlot 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gambhir-win-trophies-not-views-and-likes Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:10:16+05:30 Gambhir ahead of 2nd Test: 'My job is to win trophies, not views and likes' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_2nd_test_my_job_is_to_win_trophies_not_views_and_likes_says_india_head_coach_gambhir_banner_1da5b52a_504e_4625_b841_9ecd5c9d62c9_556ab5927d.jpeg India head coach Gautam Gambhir, ahead of the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka in Colombo, says his job is winning trophies, not chasing rankings or social media metrics. Gambhir ahead of 2nd Test: 'My job is to win trophies, not views and likes' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cjp-pushes-rajasthan-on-600-roofless-schools Nation Press en 2026-08-22T16:03:54+05:30 CJP's 'School Thik Karo' targets Rajasthan's 600 roofless schools https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cjp_seeks_accountability_over_rajasthan_schools_denies_political_motive_banner_3f73512e_e265_435a_8e07_8c621731f705_d6dceed9a2.jpeg CJP's 'School Thik Karo' campaign targets Rajasthan's 600 roofless schools and 85,000 crumbling classrooms; spokesperson Ranka denies any BJP-specific political motive. CJP's 'School Thik Karo' targets Rajasthan's 600 roofless schools 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-eyes-50percent-green-energy-exports-from-all-districts Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:56:32+05:30 MP targets 50%25 green energy, exports from all 55 districts: CM Mohan Yadav https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_aims_for_50_pc_green_energy_exports_from_all_districts_cm_mohan_yadav_banner_5b6aa200_d6bd_46dc_b56d_e7b08a7ace38_f5b220a678.jpeg Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav at the ET World Leaders Forum targets 50%25 green energy, exports from all 55 districts, and ₹10,000 crore in roadshow investment proposals. MP targets 50%25 green energy, exports from all 55 districts: CM Mohan Yadav 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/stokes-blasts-shambolic-ashes-venue-snub Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:53:04+05:30 Ben Stokes calls Headingley's 2027 Ashes exclusion 'shambolic' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ben_stokes_slams_shambolic_decision_to_exclude_headingley_from_2027_mens_ashes_banner_0e06f9cf_7a25_4860_80cf_6e25c6f5d0f4_6a3e643277.jpeg Ben Stokes slams ECB's 2027 Ashes schedule as 'shambolic' after Headingley and Old Trafford are excluded, leaving no Ashes cricket north of Nottingham. Ben Stokes calls Headingley's 2027 Ashes exclusion 'shambolic' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/undi-bundi-little-bhatias-sea-of-madness Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:51:55+05:30 'Undi Bundi' from Prem Keetanu: Little Bhatia calls it a sea of madness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rapper_little_bhatia_on_undi_bundi_from_prem_keetanu_it_has_a_sea_of_madness_of_its_own_banner_c1d0f3ad_7ffc_4826_9619_8e26c25424d1_9321f1eadf.jpeg Rapper Little Bhatia calls 'Undi Bundi' from Prem Keetanu a 'sea of madness' — the high-energy debut track releases ahead of the film's 2 October 2026 launch. 'Undi Bundi' from Prem Keetanu: Little Bhatia calls it a sea of madness 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bcci-home-title-sponsor-hunt-still-on Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:49:25+05:30 BCCI home title rights sponsor search on: Google Gemini, Spinny in talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bcci_yet_to_find_home_title_rights_sponsor_as_talks_with_potential_candidates_on_report_banner_fd647ca1_7732_41d7_b56f_687b77c93983_30adfe4ca0.jpeg BCCI is yet to find a home match title sponsor after bids fell short at ₹4.75 crore per match base price. Google Gemini, Spinny, and SBI Life are reportedly in talks. BCCI home title rights sponsor search on: Google Gemini, Spinny in talks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indias-forex-inflows-hit-dollar728bn-by-aug-21 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:46:33+05:30 RBI forex inflows hit $72.8 billion by Aug 21, FCNR(B) deposits at $65.4 billion https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_banks_raise_72_8_billion_in_forex_inflows_till_aug_21_fcnrb_deposits_reach_65_4_billion_rbi_banner_ed19a3f2_416c_493f_ab92_82267fd695a1_bf1a7ca1e6.jpeg RBI reports $72.8 billion in forex inflows by 21 August, led by $65.4 billion in FCNR(B) deposits. India's forex reserves climb to $716.9 billion as swap scheme nears early closure. RBI forex inflows hit $72.8 billion by Aug 21, FCNR(B) deposits at $65.4 billion 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-canada-tariff-war-erupts-after-talks-fail Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:43:38+05:30 US-Canada tariff war: 50%25 duties hit $28bn goods after talks collapse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fresh_tariff_war_adds_pressure_to_strained_us_canada_relationship_banner_703474d5_4687_4619_87d9_2b8ad08e0a4f_1ec40b67c9.jpeg US imposes 50%25 tariffs on $28bn in Canadian goods after talks collapse on 22 August. Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as PM Carney blames last-minute US demands. US-Canada tariff war: 50%25 duties hit $28bn goods after talks collapse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mumbai-indians-appoint-zubin-bharucha-as-perf-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:39:36+05:30 Mumbai Indians name Zubin Bharucha Director of Performance across global ecosystem https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_mumbai_indians_appoint_ex_mumbai_batter_zubin_bharucha_as_director_of_performance_banner_505cabea_f267_4e87_ba77_2022805f9968_ce59d72750.jpeg Mumbai Indians appoint Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance on 22 August, tasking the ex-Rajasthan Royals high performance chief with revamping MI's scouting and player development setup. Mumbai Indians name Zubin Bharucha Director of Performance across global ecosystem 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kamakhyas-1904-land-record-cm-sarmas-heritage-vow Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:38:05+05:30 1904-05 Kamakhya land record a living proof of Sanatan legacy: CM Himanta Sarma https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_1904_05_land_record_testament_to_kamakhyas_eternal_legacy_cm_himanta_sarma_banner_02e1ad53_7f31_48f2_8090_d107513a80b9_b25bd82cfe.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls a 1904-05 Kamakhya land record a testament to Sanatan civilisation's legacy, pledging to preserve the Shakti Peetha's heritage. 1904-05 Kamakhya land record a living proof of Sanatan legacy: CM Himanta Sarma 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-panel-to-frame-disability-promotion-quota Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:37:46+05:30 Gujarat forms 5-member panel to frame disability promotion reservation policy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_forms_five_member_panel_to_frame_policy_on_reservation_in_promotion_for_employees_with_disabilities_banner_bbcbbe7e_56e1_4880_b0f2_7b8a8c7b6c5e_5b63befbd3.jpeg Gujarat constitutes a 5-member panel led by Chief Secretary M K Das to frame a disability promotion reservation policy for state government employees. Gujarat forms 5-member panel to frame disability promotion reservation policy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shillong-violence-halts-assam-meghalaya-fuel-supply Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:34:20+05:30 Shillong violence: Fuel supply to Meghalaya suspended over driver safety fears https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_shillong_violence_fuel_supply_to_meghalaya_halted_by_union_on_safety_concerns_banner_f72fa61b_b424_4562_8f94_376d32cecde5_0eb961d215.jpeg Shillong violence: NEPMZ suspends petrol, diesel and LPG supply from Assam to Meghalaya on 22 August over driver safety fears after 30+ vehicles were damaged. Shillong violence: Fuel supply to Meghalaya suspended over driver safety fears 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bihar-bus-crash-kills-5-at-bettiah-orchestra Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:32:40+05:30 Bihar bus crash kills 5 at Bettiah orchestra event, several injured https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_five_killed_as_bus_crashes_into_roadside_orchestra_event_in_bettiah_several_injured_banner_64fb9875_f25e_435a_a9c7_a243b517a761_209e1c359c.jpeg Five people died and several were injured in Bihar's West Champaran on 22 August after a bus crashed into a roadside orchestra event during a Chhathiyar ceremony near Bettiah. Bihar bus crash kills 5 at Bettiah orchestra event, several injured 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/krushna-cheers-yashvardhans-bollywood-debut Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:32:15+05:30 Krushna Abhishek cheers Yashvardhan Ahuja's Bollywood debut in 'Hero Ki Horrorine' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_krushna_abhishek_reacts_on_govindas_son_yashvardhans_film_debut_apne_bhai_ki_picture_aa_rahi_hain_banner_64468df1_da73_42cc_9505_6eea7acb533f_7e2b99a86e.jpeg Krushna Abhishek cheers Yashvardhan Ahuja's Bollywood debut in horror-comedy 'Hero Ki Horrorine', directed by Sajid Khan, releasing 7 January 2027. Sunita Ahuja also debuts. Krushna Abhishek cheers Yashvardhan Ahuja's Bollywood debut in 'Hero Ki Horrorine' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-vows-to-block-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:27:53+05:30 BJP vows to block Congress 'partition seeds' in Vande Mataram row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_wont_allow_renewed_efforts_of_congress_to_sow_seeds_of_partition_bjp_on_vande_mataram_row_banner_82af9bf1_37aa_4943_8fbd_14ce66e9e194_3e69ff5274.jpeg BJP passes resolution defending Vande Mataram, vows to block Congress from restricting its full rendition. MP Sambit Patra invokes partition history and the 2026 national honour law. BJP vows to block Congress 'partition seeds' in Vande Mataram row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bullets-fired-at-bjp-leaders-home-in-sandeshkhali Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:25:31+05:30 Sandeshkhali BJP leader's house fired upon, tension grips Nazat village https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tension_at_bengals_sandeshkhali_after_bullets_fired_at_local_bjp_leaders_residence_banner_02531de6_f544_456b_a0ae_6ed24166fa79_6c33a0e452.jpeg Bullets fired at BJP leader Jumman Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal on 22 August. Family was asleep; police recover shells, launch probe amid rising tension. Sandeshkhali BJP leader's house fired upon, tension grips Nazat village 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/70-british-mps-demand-un-action-on-pok Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:24:43+05:30 70+ British MPs urge UN to halt Pakistani forces' crackdown in PoK https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_british_mps_seek_un_intervention_to_end_bloodshed_in_pok_by_pakistani_forces_banner_947dc5dc_7c36_4d86_be8c_b58f5a9b98db_05bcbb63e7.jpeg Over 70 British MPs urge UN chief Guterres to intervene in PoK, citing Pakistani forces' crackdown, hundreds killed or injured, and a total communications blackout. 70+ British MPs urge UN to halt Pakistani forces' crackdown in PoK 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/joao-pedro-locks-in-chelsea-deal-to-2034 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:21:13+05:30 Joao Pedro signs Chelsea contract extension until 2034 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_joao_pedro_commits_long_term_future_to_chelsea_with_2034_deal_banner_cbc13766_b701_4d69_ae01_0dfb4bb53bdb_e09849bfe2.jpeg Joao Pedro signs a new Chelsea contract until 2034, securing the Brazilian forward's future at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored 20 goals in his debut full season. Joao Pedro signs Chelsea contract extension until 2034 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistan-minorities-persecuted-15-years-after-bhatti Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:20:35+05:30 Pakistan minorities face forced conversions, blasphemy abuse 15 years after Bhatti killing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_minorities_face_relentless_persecution_amid_violence_and_forced_conversions_banner_d4e567dc_9c1d_4988_998c_03bf6b1724ba_69d02e6e45.jpeg Pakistan minorities including Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis face forced conversions and blasphemy law abuse, 15 years after Shahbaz Bhatti's assassination. USCIRF urges CPC redesignation. Pakistan minorities face forced conversions, blasphemy abuse 15 years after Bhatti killing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/china-gdp-hits-3-year-low-at-43percent-in-q2-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:19:26+05:30 China GDP slows to 4.3%25 in Q2 2026, property drag deepens demand crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_china_growth_slows_in_q2_amid_property_drag_demand_weakness_report_banner_e6bbba6e_02f8_4344_9fe5_1448f7e4d657_4ad213ec9b.jpeg China's GDP grew just 4.3%25 in Q2 2026, its weakest in over three years, as property investment plunged 18%25 and retail sales rose only 0.6%25. Beijing's growth target is now under pressure. China GDP slows to 4.3%25 in Q2 2026, property drag deepens demand crisis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pngrb-clears-1800-km-lpg-pipeline-push Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:16:08+05:30 PNGRB clears 1,800-km LPG pipeline network worth ₹7,000 crore across 6 states https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_oil_regulator_clears_1800_km_lpg_pipeline_network_worth_rs_7000_crore_banner_862d9388_ebf9_4e10_b547_e316c6c86072_73d4897119.jpeg PNGRB authorises 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines worth ₹7,000 crore across 6 states, to be built by GAIL. Network to expand 23.5%25 from 7,700 km to 9,500 km. PNGRB clears 1,800-km LPG pipeline network worth ₹7,000 crore across 6 states 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/iit-delhi-student-dies-in-sixth-floor-fall Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:14:43+05:30 IIT Delhi M.Sc. student dies after fall from sixth floor; no suicide note found https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_iit_delhi_m_sc_student_dies_after_falling_from_sixth_floor_no_suicide_note_found_banner_2bf040f7_afd6_4515_a981_14856e2784a7_9613f67523.jpeg A 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student at IIT Delhi allegedly died by suicide after falling from the sixth floor of the Lecture Hall Complex on 22 August. No suicide note was found. IIT Delhi M.Sc. student dies after fall from sixth floor; no suicide note found 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tanuja-my-voice-sounds-like-a-rat Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:08:01+05:30 Tanuja's first screen reaction: 'My voice sounds like a rat' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_when_tanuja_revealed_how_she_reacted_on_seeing_herself_on_screen_for_the_first_time_banner_8dbcec92_3858_464d_822a_4a2f50f55540_09eccb660d.jpeg Tanuja revealed on 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' that she nearly quit acting after hearing her voice in her debut film's rushes, saying it 'sounds like a rat'. Her mother convinced her with lemonade. Tanuja's first screen reaction: 'My voice sounds like a rat' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dmk-expands-to-110-districts-caps-office-bearer-age Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:07:17+05:30 DMK expands district units to 110, sets age and tenure caps for office-bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dmk_to_expand_district_units_to_110_sets_age_and_tenure_limits_for_office_bearers_banner_d52a7ecd_54e3_40b7_8fe0_130f34622506_fdfb51f6f8.jpeg DMK approves expansion of party districts from 77 to 110 and introduces age and tenure limits for office-bearers at all levels, as part of its 16th organisational elections. DMK expands district units to 110, sets age and tenure caps for office-bearers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bangladesh-extremist-networks-resurge-unsc-warns Nation Press en 2026-08-22T15:00:53+05:30 Extremist networks resurging in Bangladesh amid bomb recoveries, UNSC alert https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_concerns_grow_over_resurgence_of_extremist_networks_in_bangladesh_banner_081e1c41_c61d_4131_b364_5b4012c2269d_17448925e0.jpeg Extremist networks are resurging in Bangladesh, with bomb blasts, IED recoveries across Dhaka, and a UNSC warning linking AQIS to the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi. Extremist networks resurging in Bangladesh amid bomb recoveries, UNSC alert 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jaipur-school-shifted-after-cjp-villager-clash Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:57:54+05:30 Jaipur school shifted in 24 hours after CJP-villager clash in Rampura https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cjp_vs_villagers_rajasthan_school_shifted_within_24_hours_in_jaipur_banner_ba3942df_ea48_4fec_9d9f_c3212a47e41c_d2f8b5aab6.jpeg Jaipur's Rampura government school was shifted within 24 hours after a CJP-villager clash over a school inspection. Cross-FIRs filed; assault and intimidation alleged by both sides. Jaipur school shifted in 24 hours after CJP-villager clash in Rampura 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-bag-silver-two-bronze-at-u20-wrestling-worlds Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:50:35+05:30 U20 Wrestling Worlds: Mansi Lather wins silver, Tanvi and Komal claim bronze https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_u20_world_cships_mansi_lather_claims_silver_tanvi_and_komal_secure_bronze_banner_848d7379_ce47_4c5d_bbcf_7544f42498b2_6ff9ce49fd.jpeg India's women wrestlers win 1 silver and 2 bronze at the U20 World Championships in Slovakia on 22 August. Mansi Lather, Tanvi Magdum, and Komal all podium. U20 Wrestling Worlds: Mansi Lather wins silver, Tanvi and Komal claim bronze 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/vijayan-shuts-door-on-cpis-kerala-post-claim Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:50:00+05:30 Kerala LDF rift: Vijayan rejects CPI's claim to Deputy Opposition Leader post https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kerala_cpim_cpi_rift_widens_as_vijayan_rejects_allys_claim_to_deputy_opposition_leader_post_banner_f82b9e3f_7050_447b_b32c_ed4f97185fb8_9e18ccc6f0.jpeg Pinarayi Vijayan rejects CPI's demand for Deputy Opposition Leader post in Kerala Assembly, deepening LDF rift. CPI-M's K N Balagopal likely to take the role. Kerala LDF rift: Vijayan rejects CPI's claim to Deputy Opposition Leader post 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/malda-school-staffer-assaulted-over-tc-row Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:46:19+05:30 West Bengal school staffer assaulted over TC denial in Malda, principal accused https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_students_accused_of_assaulting_woman_staffer_over_tc_row_at_west_bengal_school_banner_1aaf62e6_c72d_4f96_9e64_48e18c91fbd1_76edb9cbe9.jpeg A female staffer at Jagdala High School in Malda, West Bengal was allegedly assaulted by students over a TC denial. Acting principal Amit Halder accused of instigating attack. West Bengal school staffer assaulted over TC denial in Malda, principal accused 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/leptospirosis-surges-in-manila-after-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:43:57+05:30 Leptospirosis cases hit 50 in Manila amid Philippines flooding crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_leptospirosis_cases_rise_in_philippine_capital_amid_flooding_banner_df00549e_734e_45f0_8e0a_cde208ccda91_58eddc5a29.jpeg Leptospirosis cases reach 50 with 2 deaths at Manila's San Lazaro Hospital as Philippines flooding hits 88 cities; nationwide count stands at 3,760. Leptospirosis cases hit 50 in Manila amid Philippines flooding crisis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/noida-sector-79-residents-protest-sikka-group Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:41:54+05:30 Noida Sector 79 residents protest Sikka Group over water, power crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_noida_sector_79_residents_protest_against_sikka_group_over_water_power_other_basic_amenities_banner_765ac4aa_a5bf_4686_bc6b_76b8666a6236_7b394d97bc.jpeg Residents of Sikka Kimaantra Greens Society in Noida Sector 79 protest Sikka Group on 22 August over saline water, daily power cuts, and poor sanitation for nearly 3 years. Noida Sector 79 residents protest Sikka Group over water, power crisis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/adobe-techie-killed-by-in-laws-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:41:03+05:30 Adobe techie Vinay Gupta 'killed by in-laws' in Delhi: Family alleges pre-planned murder https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_give_her_to_us_adobe_techie_vinay_guptas_mother_sister_allege_pre_planned_murder_by_in_laws_in_delhi_banner_f3b379e9_8fcc_45dc_94ef_d6bc0c6b94e0_285b018df9.jpeg Adobe techie Vinay Gupta, 31, was allegedly beaten to death by his wife's relatives in Delhi's Nihal Vihar. Family alleges pre-planned murder; four detained, two absconding. Adobe techie Vinay Gupta 'killed by in-laws' in Delhi: Family alleges pre-planned murder 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/two-tamil-nadu-teachers-win-national-teachers-award Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:40:59+05:30 National Teachers' Award 2025: Two Tamil Nadu educators honoured on Teachers' Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cm_vijay_congratulates_two_tamil_nadu_teachers_selected_for_national_award_banner_e42dcf79_1d87_43de_ad7f_7f808bc5a414_4c2a5cb36d.jpeg Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay congratulates Thangaraj and Amudha, selected for the National Teachers' Award to be presented by the President on Teachers' Day. National Teachers' Award 2025: Two Tamil Nadu educators honoured on Teachers' Day 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/north-korea-blasts-japans-record-defence-budget Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:39:37+05:30 North Korea slams Japan's record ¥8.9 trillion defence budget as 'war preparation' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_north_korea_calls_japans_record_defence_budget_war_preparation_banner_174a1b5c_5429_4ec4_a5e4_902b25f08915_3b6733cbc1.jpeg North Korea condemns Japan's record ¥8.9 trillion defence budget request, calling it war preparation and threatening to counterattack. Final budget may hit ¥10 trillion. North Korea slams Japan's record ¥8.9 trillion defence budget as 'war preparation' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-governor-turns-up-heat-on-psc-exam-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:39:21+05:30 Kerala Governor summons PSC secretary over exam scam probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_governor_arlekar_steps_up_pressure_on_kerala_psc_amid_exam_scam_probe_banner_a23d8cf8_3910_4ff2_b29b_2201375c250e_b73694fffb.jpeg Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar summons PSC secretary to Lok Bhavan over exam scam probe on 22 August, as SIT awaits forensic findings from seized digital evidence. Kerala Governor summons PSC secretary over exam scam probe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sooryavanshis-red-ball-test-at-duleep-trophy Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:39:10+05:30 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's red-ball test: Duleep Trophy 2025 preview https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vaibhav_sooryavanshi_faces_red_ball_and_leadership_test_as_duleep_trophy_kicks_off_preview_banner_993a3ca1_e495_4039_a2e2_df264a6b94d1_d89a6a01d8.jpeg Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, faces a red-ball and leadership test as vice-captain of East Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025, starting 23 August. Shami, Arshdeep also in focus. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's red-ball test: Duleep Trophy 2025 preview 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-canada-trade-talks-collapse-50percent-tariffs-loom Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:35:25+05:30 US-Canada trade talks collapse; 50%25 tariffs loom on $28 billion in goods https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_us_canada_fail_to_reach_trade_deal_carney_says_wont_allow_any_nation_to_determine_our_future_banner_6a155891_a6f9_4518_aeda_365eb35c906d_18e3ef5032.jpeg US-Canada trade talks collapse on 22 August as Washington threatens 50%25 tariffs on $28 billion in Canadian goods. PM Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation and suspends negotiations. US-Canada trade talks collapse; 50%25 tariffs loom on $28 billion in goods 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-chairs-gorkhaland-talks-in-darjeeling Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:35:17+05:30 Amit Shah chairs Gorkhaland talks in Darjeeling, BJP and GJM seek permanent solution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_hm_shah_chairs_crucial_meeting_on_permanent_political_solution_for_bengal_hills_banner_bbf74e25_4017_409a_bf9f_92fee68c3005_418789212b.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah chairs key meeting in Darjeeling's Sukna on 22 August to find a permanent political solution for Bengal's hill regions including Gorkhaland. Amit Shah chairs Gorkhaland talks in Darjeeling, BJP and GJM seek permanent solution 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bobby-deol-starts-filming-aashram-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:33:24+05:30 Bobby Deol begins shooting Aashram 4 as Baba Nirala returns https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bobby_deol_begins_filming_for_ashram_4_ek_aur_aarambh_banner_63776d25_a8b3_43ee_862b_c1a168e5f4f1_0623a85a5d.jpeg Bobby Deol begins filming Aashram 4: Ek Aur Aarambh, confirmed by Prakash Jha Productions on Instagram. Full cast returns; expected to stream on MX Player. Bobby Deol begins shooting Aashram 4 as Baba Nirala returns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/jem-exploits-azhar-sacrifice-to-recruit-post-sindoor Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:30:23+05:30 Post-Sindoor, JeM uses 'sacrifice' narrative to recruit in Azhar's name https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_post_op_sindoor_jem_using_sacrifice_propaganda_to_lure_new_recruits_banner_e3cacfa7_d5f3_4608_8b2a_7ff7d16e8025_3f4050d7bd.jpeg Post-Operation Sindoor, JeM is using Masood Azhar's family losses as 'sacrifice' propaganda to recruit and radicalise youth in India and Pakistan, Indian agencies warn. Post-Sindoor, JeM uses 'sacrifice' narrative to recruit in Azhar's name 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hogenakkal-inflow-hits-12000-cusecs Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:29:57+05:30 Hogenakkal inflow hits 12,000 cusecs as Karnataka releases Cauvery water https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hogenakkal_inflow_rises_to_12000_cusecs_as_karnataka_steps_up_cauvery_release_banner_2c6887b1_73be_41c3_aa06_6782a53fca5a_fd8a5c6e83.jpeg Cauvery inflow at Hogenakkal rises to 12,000 cusecs on 22 August as Karnataka releases 14,940 cusecs from Kabini and KRS dams. Coracle rides banned at Hogenakkal. Hogenakkal inflow hits 12,000 cusecs as Karnataka releases Cauvery water 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/act-joins-gun-buyback-after-bondi-massacre Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:16:24+05:30 ACT joins Australia gun buyback after Bondi Beach massacre killed 15 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_australian_capital_joins_gun_buyback_scheme_banner_02983dbc_4162_49ae_ba70_25be15ca952c_ae58e936f8.jpeg ACT joins Australia's gun buyback scheme after 15 died in the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Federal govt funds 75%25 of costs; ACT is the second territory to sign on. ACT joins Australia gun buyback after Bondi Beach massacre killed 15 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/govt-pushes-6-crore-lakhpati-didi-goal-with-4-new-incubators Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:13:57+05:30 Lakhpati Didi goal: Govt reviews 4 new rural incubators to scale 6 crore women entrepreneurs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_govt_reviews_proposals_to_boost_women_led_rural_enterprises_towards_6_crore_lakhpati_didis_goal_banner_963da84a_b8c6_4be2_b57f_21f3782d6d11_0ad7d3a14f.jpeg India's rural development ministry reviewed 4 new SHG incubator proposals on 22 August to scale women-led enterprises toward the 6 crore Lakhpati Didi target. Lakhpati Didi goal: Govt reviews 4 new rural incubators to scale 6 crore women entrepreneurs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-resolution-backs-full-vande-mataram-hits-cwc Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:13:23+05:30 BJP passes resolution defending Vande Mataram, slams CWC's two-stanza limit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_passes_resolution_to_protect_vande_mataram_legacy_condemns_cwc_decision_to_limit_it_to_two_stanzas_banner_1eae65be_34b6_4b12_aa54_8eb1666a7596_ef1e202305.jpeg BJP passes resolution on 22 August 2026 defending full six-stanza Vande Mataram, condemning CWC's reaffirmation of its 1937 two-stanza limit at Congress programmes. BJP passes resolution defending Vande Mataram, slams CWC's two-stanza limit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-oks-dollar125m-aim-9x-missile-sale-to-s-korea Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:12:28+05:30 US approves $125 million AIM-9X missile sale to South Korea https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_approves_potential_sale_to_south_korea_of_aim_9x_air_to_air_missiles_banner_fe7f72c4_521f_4b76_9853_6ceb570e438e_40145a5133.jpeg US State Department approves potential $125 million AIM-9X Sidewinder missile sale to South Korea, covering 103 Block II missiles. Sale awaits congressional review. US approves $125 million AIM-9X missile sale to South Korea 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kolkata-hotel-fire-sparks-3-zone-safety-sweep Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:08:56+05:30 Kolkata hotel fire: 3 more city zones under fire safety scanner after 9 die https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amid_kolkata_hotel_fire_mushrooming_lodges_in_3_other_locations_now_under_scanner_banner_55199f43_ac4c_491a_a3d2_a2d8ce251bde_8d1b0944bf.jpeg Kolkata fire department expands safety crackdown to 3 new city zones after 9 die in Mirza Ghalib Street hotel fire. Sealdah, Howrah, East Metropolitan Bypass lodges now under inspection. Kolkata hotel fire: 3 more city zones under fire safety scanner after 9 die 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-vs-congress-clash-over-chhatron-ki-goonj Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:04:38+05:30 Chhatron Ki Goonj in Pune: BJP alleges paid attendance, Congress denies https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_chhatron_ki_goonj_event_students_being_paid_to_attend_alleges_bjp_we_have_no_money_in_our_accounts_claims_congress_banner_518a6678_496d_42f9_98dd_7b8e1eee6353_f2d6821d4a.jpeg BJP alleges students paid to attend Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Pune; Congress denies, cites empty accounts. Midnight NSUI-ABVP clash at COEP triggers lathicharge, cases against 50-60. Chhatron Ki Goonj in Pune: BJP alleges paid attendance, Congress denies 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mayank-yadav-fires-east-delhi-to-7-wkt-dpl-win Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:01:39+05:30 DPL 2026: Mayank Yadav motivates juniors, East Delhi Riders crush Outer Delhi Warriors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_mayank_yadav_gives_invaluable_motivation_to_the_junior_players_says_simarjeet_singh_banner_23eb2fe1_314b_4dce_ac31_6e683be6cb52_ac0198d92e.jpeg East Delhi Riders beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 7 wickets in DPL 2026. Mayank Yadav took 3/22 as captain Simarjeet Singh praised his impact on junior players. DPL 2026: Mayank Yadav motivates juniors, East Delhi Riders crush Outer Delhi Warriors 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/nadcp-cuts-india-fmd-outbreaks-by-70percent Nation Press en 2026-08-22T14:00:02+05:30 NADCP: 147 crore FMD vaccine doses cut outbreaks by 70%25 across India https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_nadcp_contributing_to_more_disease_secure_livestock_sector_in_india_banner_2f61a087_dc59_4ca0_ad40_5661985f4e51_6278d849ca.jpeg India's NADCP has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses, cutting outbreaks from 132 in 2019 to 40 by 2025. Over 39 crore livestock registered on Bharat Pashudhan Portal. NADCP: 147 crore FMD vaccine doses cut outbreaks by 70%25 across India 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-rain-alert-key-districts-on-watch Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:56:05+05:30 Bengal heavy rain forecast: Districts on alert from Aug 22 to 26 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_met_office_predicts_scattered_heavy_rain_in_bengal_for_next_few_days_banner_f02c67c5_b417_46c5_a80c_0140328e8edd_86a22df875.jpeg Bengal heavy rain forecast: Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar on alert Saturday to Wednesday; thunderstorms likely in Kolkata from Monday. Kolkata temperature 1.8°C above normal. Bengal heavy rain forecast: Districts on alert from Aug 22 to 26 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mumbai-hit-and-run-teen-girl-hurt-biker-flees Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:55:23+05:30 Mumbai hit-and-run: 15-year-old girl struck near Vile Parle, biker absconding https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_15_year_old_girl_injured_in_mumbai_hit_and_run_police_launch_hunt_for_absconding_biker_banner_3dd7c0f7_4782_4dd4_b646_8bc685fc94c7_690a8981b1.jpeg A 15-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run near Vile Parle's Mithibai College on 22 August. The speeding biker fled the scene and remains absconding; Juhu Police have launched a search. Mumbai hit-and-run: 15-year-old girl struck near Vile Parle, biker absconding 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/gold-silver-set-for-big-gains-on-debasement-trade Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:54:50+05:30 Gold and silver set for major gains as debasement trade builds: Vallum Capital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gold_and_silver_likely_to_see_huge_gains_as_debasement_trade_opens_report_banner_d4f10419_66d3_4837_bdb6_5772087be5b1_a238f5e01b.jpeg Gold and silver poised for major gains as fiscal dominance and real yield shifts build a debasement trade, Vallum Capital report says. Central banks bought 288.9 tonnes in Q2 2026. Gold and silver set for major gains as debasement trade builds: Vallum Capital 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/rupali-gangulys-sweet-birthday-wish-for-vijay Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:51:57+05:30 Rupali Ganguly wishes brother Vijay on birthday: 'Mummy Papa ka honhaar bachcha' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rupali_ganguly_wishes_brother_vijay_on_birthday_calls_him_mummy_papa_ka_honhaar_bachcha_banner_9df101a2_8e75_4621_88fb_89f98276bf0b_47589f7d78.jpeg Rupali Ganguly wishes brother Vijay Ganguly on his birthday, calling him 'Mummy Papa ka honhaar bachcha'. Vijay won the National Award for Best Choreography for 'Aaj Ki Raat' from Stree 2. Rupali Ganguly wishes brother Vijay on birthday: 'Mummy Papa ka honhaar bachcha' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/cgst-busts-indian-rupee160-cr-pan-masala-tax-evasion Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:50:22+05:30 Hyderabad CGST busts ₹160 crore pan masala tax evasion in Telangana https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_hyderabad_cgst_busts_illegal_pan_masala_unit_rs_160_crore_tax_evasion_detected_banner_10321f5c_bca9_4e43_9bf0_2fe8fd84a762_0a03203e4b.jpeg Hyderabad CGST Zone busts illegal pan masala unit in Medchal-Malkajgiri, detecting ₹160 crore tax evasion. Key accused arrested, remanded to 14-day judicial custody. Hyderabad CGST busts ₹160 crore pan masala tax evasion in Telangana 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tn-launches-5-step-online-property-registration Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:47:24+05:30 Tamil Nadu STAR 3.0: Five-step online property registration launched in TN https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_introduces_five_step_online_property_registration_under_star_3_0_software_banner_4d88f42a_0d04_4daf_9caf_fab5bb07ec9c_63efac377b.jpeg Tamil Nadu launches five-stage online property registration via STAR 3.0 software, eliminating sub-registrar visits. Covers sale deeds, mortgage deeds, and loan closure receipts. Tamil Nadu STAR 3.0: Five-step online property registration launched in TN 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/somerhalders-friday-photo-dump-and-weekend-wish Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:46:03+05:30 Ian Somerhalder shares Friday photo dump, urges kindness this weekend https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ian_somerhalder_celebrates_weekend_was_just_thumbing_through_photos_of_fridays_banner_d2d9f4f6_8e77_45b9_86a2_9d58d6ef06c5_7bb9fb7c69.jpeg Retired actor Ian Somerhalder shared a Friday photo dump on Instagram, urging fans to stay safe and kind. The Vampire Diaries star retired from acting in 2024. Ian Somerhalder shares Friday photo dump, urges kindness this weekend 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/frances-first-hindu-temple-opens-in-september Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:42:09+05:30 BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Paris: France's first Hindu temple opens in September 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_france_to_get_first_major_hindu_temple_as_baps_mandir_in_paris_prepares_for_september_inauguration_banner_69e6ae66_0621_4c8c_bf64_fdbf44bcad0f_01b771cef3.jpeg France's first traditional Hindu temple, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Paris, inaugurates in September 2026 with a 13-day Festival of Culture from 2–14 September. BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Paris: France's first Hindu temple opens in September 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mc-square-underground-rap-is-now-mainstream Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:38:15+05:30 MC Square: Underground music has gone mainstream in India https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mc_square_says_underground_music_has_become_mainstream_banner_4c6c8fdf_5c0e_4f78_8da4_6b9e01a57391_96a330dc43.jpeg MC Square, mentor on MTV Hustle 5, says underground music has gone mainstream in India and rejects the 'commercial' label as a measure of artistic value. MC Square: Underground music has gone mainstream in India 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shiv-sena-ubt-e20-policy-fuelled-sugar-price-surge Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:35:56+05:30 Shiv Sena UBT blames E20 ethanol policy for sugar, jaggery price surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ethanol_blending_target_responsible_for_surge_in_sugar_and_jaggery_rates_shiv_sena_ubt_banner_b3b27b75_a012_443e_9d96_db28d9d69259_a1528a5836.jpeg Shiv Sena UBT blames Centre's E20 ethanol policy for sugar price surge to ₹65–₹70/kg, up ₹17 in 15 days, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri. Shiv Sena UBT blames E20 ethanol policy for sugar, jaggery price surge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rasika-dugals-standout-moments-at-iffm-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:32:50+05:30 Rasika Dugal on watching Umrao Jaan with Rekha at IFFM 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rasika_dugal_recalls_watching_umrao_jaan_with_rekha_resonates_with_rani_mukerjis_shakuntala_story_at_melbourne_banner_590ca04c_1981_470b_9715_5180213ff989_40efb3128a.jpeg Rasika Dugal recalls watching Umrao Jaan with Rekha and hearing Rani Mukerji's Shakuntala story at IFFM 2026, where she also won Best Actress in Series for Delhi Crime 3. Rasika Dugal on watching Umrao Jaan with Rekha at IFFM 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dravid-backs-sooryavanshi-for-all-formats Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:30:27+05:30 Rahul Dravid backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for all-format India career https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_need_players_like_him_to_play_all_formats_dravid_on_sooryavanshi_banner_bc010319_2577_4751_b0db_d1582f13e882_06e8c45e53.jpeg Rahul Dravid backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for all-format cricket, urging patience for the 15-year-old as he gears up for the Duleep Trophy and India A red-ball fixtures. Rahul Dravid backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for all-format India career 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/jaishankar-heads-to-russia-for-irigc-tec-talks Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:29:32+05:30 Jaishankar to visit Russia Aug 23-24 to co-chair IRIGC-TEC session https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_eam_jaishankar_to_visit_russia_for_27th_session_of_irigc_tec_banner_02838438_dca5_437f_8b58_f714c1ee70fb_04e143885e.jpeg EAM Jaishankar visits Russia on Aug 23-24 to co-chair the 27th IRIGC-TEC session and meet FM Lavrov, as India-Russia bilateral ties deepen across trade, energy and defence. Jaishankar to visit Russia Aug 23-24 to co-chair IRIGC-TEC session 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/paradox-on-hustle-5-you-always-evolve Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:22:16+05:30 Paradox on MTV Hustle 5: Every phase of life teaches you something new https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_paradox_on_mtv_hustle_5_wherever_you_go_you_learn_new_things_and_evolve_by_time_banner_f5310541_6543_42e6_94e7_49acaffe9d61_73549f1209.jpeg Rapper Paradox, now a mentor on MTV Hustle 5, opens up about evolving from contestant to guide and how music's shifting landscape has broadened his creative outlook. Paradox on MTV Hustle 5: Every phase of life teaches you something new 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijayan-denies-hawala-links-hits-back-at-ed Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:21:58+05:30 Pinarayi Vijayan denies hawala links, calls ED statement politically motivated https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_my_hands_are_clean_pinarayi_vijayan_hits_back_at_ed_over_daughter_veenas_case_banner_05cfb261_03e6_4732_a090_2fd079616882_6ed2d12010.jpeg Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan denies hawala links in ED probe involving daughter Veena, calls agency's public statement politically motivated. Pinarayi Vijayan denies hawala links, calls ED statement politically motivated 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-eye-sweep-kuldeep-in-focus-for-colombo-test Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:19:04+05:30 India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Colombo: Kuldeep Yadav's place in focus https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_2nd_test_india_look_for_series_sweep_against_sl_as_kuldeep_stays_in_focus_preview_banner_7902d588_34f5_4dc5_a495_b29e3f87e16f_e32c87fd07.jpeg India face Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test at Colombo from 24 August, chasing a series sweep. Kuldeep Yadav's form and WTC points are the key storylines. India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Colombo: Kuldeep Yadav's place in focus 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-slams-gandhi-as-lop-tmc-backs-his-protest Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:18:35+05:30 BJP slams Rahul Gandhi as LoP; TMC's Saugata Roy backs his student protest stand https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_criticises_lop_rahul_gandhi_trinamools_saugata_roy_hails_his_protest_for_students_banner_d2fb1ec0_9217_4469_9bf8_1a1dc2bba8c2_c5710c27ea.jpeg BJP leaders attack Rahul Gandhi over LoP duties and Vande Mataram row on 22 August; TMC's Saugata Roy praises his nine-hour protest that secured an FIR in the pellet gun case. BJP slams Rahul Gandhi as LoP; TMC's Saugata Roy backs his student protest stand 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-nabs-1984-murder-accused-after-42-years Nation Press en 2026-08-22T13:07:10+05:30 Delhi Crime Branch nabs 1984 murder accused after 42 years on the run https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_delhi_crime_branch_arrests_murder_accused_after_42_years_of_being_on_run_banner_7e1aa122_7290_4e71_9812_6f6e5b3f6e0d_65bb38f818.jpeg Delhi Crime Branch arrests Natthu alias Natthulal, 65, after 42 years on the run for a 1984 Janakpuri murder. Accused caught near Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh on 18 August. Delhi Crime Branch nabs 1984 murder accused after 42 years on the run 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kerala-cm-demands-mangaluru-railway-rollback Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:59:21+05:30 Mangaluru railway shift: Kerala CM Satheesan demands Centre rollback https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cm_satheesan_demands_rollback_of_shifting_mangaluru_from_palakkad_railway_division_banner_9c9fc8cf_1889_4c1a_beef_16ba5e7d2670_66408b67cf.jpeg Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan demands Centre reverse Railway Board's decision to shift Mangaluru Junction from Palakkad to Mysuru Division, calling it unilateral and harmful to Southern Railway. Mangaluru railway shift: Kerala CM Satheesan demands Centre rollback 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajbhar-warns-akhilesh-over-chavanni-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:59:05+05:30 Akhilesh Yadav's 'chavanni' remark will have consequences: UP Minister O.P. Rajbhar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_akhilesh_yadav_will_face_consequences_up_minister_over_sp_chiefs_chavanni_remark_banner_688ce873_fb8f_49f3_81cc_e8f13eb7cd67_813d10a075.jpeg UP Minister O.P. Rajbhar warns Akhilesh Yadav will face consequences over his 'chavanni' remark, saying it insulted the Jat community and dishonoured Chaudhary Charan Singh's legacy. Akhilesh Yadav's 'chavanni' remark will have consequences: UP Minister O.P. Rajbhar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/pregnant-anushka-ranjan-slams-mumbais-potholes Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:52:51+05:30 Pregnant Anushka Ranjan slams Mumbai's potholes and traffic: 'Pathetic, sickening' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mom_to_be_anushka_ranjan_calls_mumbai_pathetic_says_constant_traffic_potholes_are_shaking_her_to_core_banner_c22da7fc_835f_4825_ae1f_aaf833019638_c77bea83c7.jpeg Pregnant actress Anushka Ranjan blasts Mumbai's potholes and traffic on social media, calling the city 'pathetic' and 'sickening' as her due date nears in September 2026. Pregnant Anushka Ranjan slams Mumbai's potholes and traffic: 'Pathetic, sickening' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/arunachal-girls-call-me-indian-video-goes-viral Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:51:40+05:30 Arunachal girl's viral 'I am Indian' video: What sparked Karga Tinkle's response https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_one_bhaiya_called_me_chinese_arunachal_girl_explains_viral_i_am_indian_video_banner_dac788a2_0486_489d_bee4_ec9e376d3a11_26e4ab01db.jpeg Karga Tinkle Gongo from Itanagar went viral after asserting 'We are Indian' in response to being called Chinese. Her mother says the family never expected the video to reach millions. Arunachal girl's viral 'I am Indian' video: What sparked Karga Tinkle's response 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/maresca-sets-trophy-target-as-man-city-boss Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:46:06+05:30 Enzo Maresca targets trophies as Man City manager for 2026-27 season https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_our_aim_is_to_win_trophies_maresca_sets_target_for_man_city_ahead_of_new_season_banner_1c07a489_fc67_4e70_9ef3_f4a515d03baa_4c2e4e288f.jpeg Enzo Maresca sets trophy-winning as Manchester City's primary target for 2026-27, citing the club's ambition and his third stint at the Etihad as key motivators. Enzo Maresca targets trophies as Man City manager for 2026-27 season 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/3-killed-as-suv-hits-parked-truck-in-mps-betul Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:43:59+05:30 Betul road crash: 3 killed, 8 hurt as SUV hits parked truck in MP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_three_killed_as_suv_crashes_into_parked_truck_in_mps_betul_banner_56f75b78_25ee_42f2_8cd3_6e09ec20f225_ca2786bfdc.jpeg Three people, including a couple, killed and eight injured after an SUV rammed a parked truck on Multai road in Betul, MP, at 3 am on 22 August. Driver may have dozed off. Betul road crash: 3 killed, 8 hurt as SUV hits parked truck in MP 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jmm-defends-soren-amid-jpsc-jssc-protests Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:38:46+05:30 JPSC-JSSC protests: JMM defends Hemant Soren, blames BJP for student unrest https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_should_not_be_held_responsible_for_court_order_says_jmm_on_students_stir_banner_afec5a8b_6f8f_46b6_b511_5aa4672eaf3c_db046457e7.jpeg JMM's Manoj Pandey defends CM Hemant Soren over JPSC-JSSC protests in Jharkhand, blaming BJP for misleading students after High Court stays exam cancellations. JPSC-JSSC protests: JMM defends Hemant Soren, blames BJP for student unrest 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/fiis-sell-indian-rupee1602-cr-nifty-slips-05percent Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:37:24+05:30 FIIs sell ₹1,602 crore this week as Nifty slips 0.5%25 on crude, Iran fears https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_fiis_offload_rs_1602_crore_this_week_as_nifty_dips_0_5_pc_banner_8cbf561f_fd0b_4a9e_89cc_faff78b86279_e481e2622f.jpeg FIIs sold a net ₹1,602 crore this week, snapping 3 weeks of buying, while DIIs bought ₹17,320 crore. Nifty fell 0.5%25 to 24,252 amid crude oil and US-Iran tensions. FIIs sell ₹1,602 crore this week as Nifty slips 0.5%25 on crude, Iran fears 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/akhileshs-chavanni-jibe-sparks-up-political-war Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:32:42+05:30 Akhilesh Yadav's 'chavanni' jibe sparks UP political row; Mayawati demands apology https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_akhilesh_yadav_jayant_chaudhary_face_off_escalates_over_chavanni_jibe_mayawati_demands_sp_chiefs_apology_banner_e2296c39_406d_4ba2_828a_552b11744ade_518a2df52d.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav's 'chavanni' jibe triggers a sharp response from RLD's Jayant Chaudhary and BSP chief Mayawati, who demands a public apology over the Jat community remark. Akhilesh Yadav's 'chavanni' jibe sparks UP political row; Mayawati demands apology 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-chip-firms-pour-equity-into-talent-war Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:30:06+05:30 China AI and chip firms unleash equity windfalls to lock in top talent https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pay_perks_equity_chinas_ai_chip_firms_lead_way_in_offering_rewards_to_lock_in_talent_0defd65d_2438_4a19_b4e1_222b03caa8ea_e6c3ed6ff6.jpeg China AI and chip firms equity grants: Cambricon unlocks 600,000 shares worth US$828,000 per person on average as talent war intensifies. China AI and chip firms unleash equity windfalls to lock in top talent 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/brics-ministers-meet-in-visakhapatnam Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:24:19+05:30 BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers meet in Visakhapatnam; delegation tours Thotlakonda Buddhist site https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_visakhapatnam_hosts_brics_youth_and_sports_ministers_delegation_visits_thotlakonda_buddhist_site_banner_70f069e6_411c_4c5d_ac2c_971c96300ae7_741c6a88a4.jpeg Visakhapatnam hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers' meetings on 22-23 August 2026, with delegates from all 11 member nations. Delegation visits Thotlakonda Buddhist site ahead of formal sessions. BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers meet in Visakhapatnam; delegation tours Thotlakonda Buddhist site 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ronit-roys-fond-fraser-throwback Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:23:55+05:30 Ronit Roy recalls filming with Brendan Fraser in Line of Descent https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ronit_bose_roy_recalls_working_with_brendan_fraser_shares_picture_of_hollywood_star_with_wife_kids_banner_a082ccb1_fd95_4c69_bfe4_0df2aa2e8851_bde4292a80.jpeg Ronit Bose Roy shared a throwback photo with Brendan Fraser, his wife, and kids on Instagram, recalling their work together on the 2019 crime drama Line of Descent. Ronit Roy recalls filming with Brendan Fraser in Line of Descent 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhari-mubarak-sets-off-for-amarnath-shrine Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:11:29+05:30 Chhari Mubarak begins journey from Srinagar to Amarnath cave shrine https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_lord_shivas_holy_mace_chhari_mubarak_leaves_for_amarnath_cave_shrine_banner_ba95932a_8553_4526_9d06_694fbe99f8fb_87b20012e9.jpeg Chhari Mubarak departs Srinagar's Dashnami Akhara on 22 August, heading to Amarnath cave shrine. The sacred mace will arrive on 28 August, concluding the 57-day Yatra with over 4.80 lakh pilgrims having taken darshan. Chhari Mubarak begins journey from Srinagar to Amarnath cave shrine 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/abhishek-jannat-reunite-on-indian-game-show Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:10:59+05:30 Abhishek Kumar, Jannat Zubair reunite on Indian Game Show as team #AbhiNat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_abhishek_kumar_reunites_with_jannat_zubair_on_indian_game_show_says_chemistry_hashtag_make_it_more_special_banner_48f8c2f5_8edd_4d0e_8dd9_35815cea8f78_10aef9fe9a.jpeg Abhishek Kumar and Jannat Zubair reunite on Indian Game Show as team partners, reviving their Laughter Chefs chemistry under fan hashtag #AbhiNat. Abhishek Kumar, Jannat Zubair reunite on Indian Game Show as team #AbhiNat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nhrc-probes-indian-rupee5-crore-charge-vs-punjab-cms-wife Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:05:40+05:30 NHRC steps in over ₹5 crore corruption charge against Punjab CM's wife https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_allegations_against_punjab_cms_wife_so_serious_that_nhrc_had_to_step_in_harsimrat_kaur_badal_banner_4c00997c_37df_45d6_8193_1ecf3160c0cd_1e861aa498.jpeg NHRC orders Punjab to probe ₹5 crore corruption allegations against CM Bhagwant Mann's wife Gurpreet Kaur; ATR due in 2 weeks. SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal flags the case. NHRC steps in over ₹5 crore corruption charge against Punjab CM's wife 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/guwahati-vs-barpeta-apl-2026-final-sunday Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:04:43+05:30 APL 2026 final: Guwahati Royals vs Barpeta Braves for inaugural title Sunday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_guwahati_royals_barpeta_braves_clash_for_apl_2026_title_in_blockbuster_final_banner_1a12eb77_f04d_475e_9a53_1ce8888533b7_06ce877284.jpeg Guwahati Royals face Barpeta Braves in the inaugural APL 2026 final at Assam Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday. Champions earn ₹50 lakh; Bastab Roy leads with 22 wickets. APL 2026 final: Guwahati Royals vs Barpeta Braves for inaugural title Sunday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/boiler-blast-kills-3-engineers-in-ramgarh Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:01:32+05:30 Jharkhand boiler blast kills 3 engineers at Ramgarh cement factory https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jharkhand_three_engineers_killed_one_injured_in_blast_at_ramgarh_factory_banner_a535a81f_b367_45ef_9070_25f1d71e0810_223ca4b23f.jpeg Boiler blast at Maa Chhinnamastika Cement and Ispat in Ramgarh, Jharkhand kills 3 engineers on 22 August; one employee critically injured, workers allege safety negligence. Jharkhand boiler blast kills 3 engineers at Ramgarh cement factory 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/72-year-old-fugitive-held-after-15-years-on-the-run Nation Press en 2026-08-22T12:01:20+05:30 Delhi Police arrest 72-year-old proclaimed offender after 15 years on the run https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_15_years_on_the_run_delhi_police_arrest_72_year_old_proclaimed_offender_in_extortion_case_banner_080da5f4_2f6f_48a2_8ec6_eeaa3a447af5_ab21a3a21b.jpeg Delhi Police Special Cell arrests 72-year-old Hari Singh Shekhawat, a proclaimed offender absconding for 15 years in an extortion case, from Jaipur on 22 August. Delhi Police arrest 72-year-old proclaimed offender after 15 years on the run 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/rayhan-thomas-co-leads-at-15-under-in-kansas-city Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:59:45+05:30 Rayhan Thomas shares Korn Ferry halfway lead at 15-under 129 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rayhan_among_seven_way_tie_at_15_under_on_korn_ferry_tour_banner_e0b552af_a7f3_4593_be02_ed7f9b0dc031_a0eea756fc.jpeg Rayhan Thomas cards a 7-under 65 at the AdventHealth Championship to share the halfway lead at 15-under 129 in Kansas City — his first co-lead in 45 Korn Ferry Tour starts. Rayhan Thomas shares Korn Ferry halfway lead at 15-under 129 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-nabin-holds-first-meet-with-new-65-member-team Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:59:26+05:30 BJP president Nitin Nabin kicks off first meet with 65-member national team https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bjp_president_nitin_nabin_holds_first_meeting_with_newly_appointed_team_at_party_hqs_banner_ac3aa65a_484a_472f_9f88_e350d1b16d19_0bf7bdd17a.jpeg BJP president Nitin Nabin held his first meeting with the party's new 65-member national team on 22 August, focusing on organisational roles and PM Modi's 25-year public life milestone programmes. BJP president Nitin Nabin kicks off first meet with 65-member national team 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/starcs-6-12-makes-him-wtcs-top-wicket-taker Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:50:11+05:30 Starc's 6-12 makes him WTC's all-time leading wicket-taker, surpassing Cummins https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_starc_pips_cummins_to_become_leading_wicket_taker_in_wtc_history_banner_08050aee_3f77_40e6_9fae_dcc15e1367c5_4bcb7e84aa.jpeg Mitchell Starc's 6-12 against Bangladesh in Mackay makes him WTC's all-time leading wicket-taker with 230 wickets, surpassing Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon (225 each). Starc's 6-12 makes him WTC's all-time leading wicket-taker, surpassing Cummins 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nia-raids-two-anantnag-sites-in-terror-probe Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:49:50+05:30 NIA raids Bijbehara, Dooru in Anantnag amid J&K terror probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_nia_raids_two_places_in_jks_anantnag_district_during_terror_case_probe_banner_e28d8d83_3b98_4113_a277_4e1e43f95f5e_53fd0c0b45.jpeg NIA, backed by J&K Police and CRPF, raided two houses in Anantnag's Bijbehara and Dooru on 22 August in connection with an active terror case investigation. NIA raids Bijbehara, Dooru in Anantnag amid J&K terror probe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/epfos-eec-2026-deadline-enrol-workers-by-oct-31 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:46:02+05:30 EPFO urges employers to enrol uncovered workers under EEC 2026 by October 31 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_epfo_urges_establishments_to_enrol_employees_outside_social_security_coverage_banner_6695e2c8_d2fd_4842_b36c_81984742a2bf_b7b3ec8b04.jpeg EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 urges employers to register uncovered workers by 31 October 2026, covering EPF gaps from April 2009 to March 2026. EPFO urges employers to enrol uncovered workers under EEC 2026 by October 31 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-tribute-annaya-always-my-hero Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:43:04+05:30 Pawan Kalyan's birthday tribute to Chiranjeevi: 'My Annaya was always a hero' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pawan_kalyan_on_chiranjeevi_my_annaya_was_always_a_hero_for_me_even_before_he_became_a_hero_banner_8aab51df_7753_4cf3_90cb_08afead98991_1e2314531c.jpeg Pawan Kalyan pens heartfelt birthday tribute to Chiranjeevi on 22 August, recalling childhood memories and calling his Megastar brother his hero 'even before he became one.' Pawan Kalyan's birthday tribute to Chiranjeevi: 'My Annaya was always a hero' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tamil-nadus-indian-rupee12044-crore-july-debt-spike Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:37:09+05:30 Tamil Nadu borrowed ₹12,044 crore in July as spending outpaces revenue https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_tn_borrowed_12044_crore_in_july_as_spending_outpaced_revenue_banner_dbeef8cb_a73a_40ff_aa01_09ac52e5f718_e32ed3fd30.jpeg Tamil Nadu borrowed ₹12,044 crore in July 2025 alone, pushing April–July borrowings to ₹32,925 crore as expenditure of ₹1.23 lakh crore far outpaced ₹89,718 crore in receipts. Tamil Nadu borrowed ₹12,044 crore in July as spending outpaces revenue 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/nausheen-i-was-17-playing-40-in-kkusum Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:34:45+05:30 Nausheen Ali Sardar on Kkusum: 'I was seventeen, playing someone between 22 and 40' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nausheen_ali_sardar_on_kkusum_when_i_look_back_i_realize_i_was_very_young_to_be_playing_a_mature_role_banner_367fc186_e608_428c_9c03_9733c2173041_fb0e55cc4a.jpeg Nausheen Ali Sardar recalls playing a character aged 22–40 in Kkusum when she was just 17. The actress credits Ekta Kapoor's show for her enduring recall on Indian television. Nausheen Ali Sardar on Kkusum: 'I was seventeen, playing someone between 22 and 40' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/tiktoks-dollar400m-child-privacy-settlement Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:34:18+05:30 TikTok agrees $400 million settlement in US child privacy case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tiktok_agrees_to_400_million_settlement_in_child_privacy_case_in_us_banner_14f51a9d_881e_462f_bc72_cf15fa4ab9e9_50acd8b30a.jpeg TikTok and ByteDance agree to pay $400 million to settle a US DOJ child privacy lawsuit under COPPA — one of the largest such settlements in US history. TikTok agrees $400 million settlement in US child privacy case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/how-bachchans-letter-launched-prasoon-joshi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:32:07+05:30 Prasoon Joshi: Amitabh Bachchan's letter brought me to 'Lajja' and Hindi cinema https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prasoon_joshi_reveals_amitabh_bachchan_recommended_him_to_rajkumar_santoshi_for_lajja_banner_45fea371_42c5_4652_a98a_809a0b102f76_83f04a0c01.jpeg Prasoon Joshi reveals on Kaun Banega Crorepati that Amitabh Bachchan wrote a letter recommending him to Rajkumar Santoshi, leading to his debut with 'Lajja' in 2001. Prasoon Joshi: Amitabh Bachchan's letter brought me to 'Lajja' and Hindi cinema 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shubhankars-ace-ends-4-cut-miss-at-nexo Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:31:44+05:30 Shubhankar Sharma ends 4-cut miss streak with ace at Nexo Championship https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_shubhankar_makes_cut_after_spectacular_ace_at_nexo_championship_banner_7ec754d4_822c_4020_8939_3cb68d295e88_9f5b0349df.jpeg Shubhankar Sharma ends four missed cuts with a hole-in-one at the Nexo Championship in Scotland, sitting T-22 at one-over 145 after 36 holes. England's Matthew Southgate leads at four-under. Shubhankar Sharma ends 4-cut miss streak with ace at Nexo Championship 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tirumurthi-dam-desilting-back-after-suspension Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:30:34+05:30 Tirumurthi Dam desilting resumes near Udumalpet; residents demand monitoring https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_desilting_resumes_at_tirumurthi_dam_residents_demand_strict_monitoring_banner_7c2bfcf0_1cd4_46b9_9f08_0e7f35bd484b_6d0b0d882f.jpeg Tirumurthi Dam desilting near Udumalpet resumes after government approval, suspended on 31 July over irregularity complaints. Residents demand strict monitoring of soil removal and transport. Tirumurthi Dam desilting resumes near Udumalpet; residents demand monitoring 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/devoleena-bhattacharjee-i-love-this-version-of-me Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:25:10+05:30 Devoleena Bhattacharjee turns a year older: 'I love this version of me' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_devoleena_bhattacharjee_celebrates_bday_i_love_this_version_of_me_banner_289103a4_909d_4a4e_97f1_a8edb77e3922_1f9d0d90be.jpeg Devoleena Bhattacharjee celebrated her birthday on 22 August, sharing a heartfelt note on Instagram: 'I love this version of me.' The Gopi Bahu actress reflected on self-growth. Devoleena Bhattacharjee turns a year older: 'I love this version of me' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nsui-abvp-midnight-clash-at-coep-pune Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:23:29+05:30 NSUI-ABVP clash at COEP Pune ahead of Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_nsui_abvp_clash_in_pune_ahead_of_lop_rahul_gandhis_chhatron_ki_goonj_event_banner_07911021_42f0_454d_8af6_a8aa3fb6ef5b_b08336ee79.jpeg NSUI and ABVP clashed at COEP Pune on 22 August ahead of Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event. Police lathicharged; cases filed against 50-60 people. NSUI-ABVP clash at COEP Pune ahead of Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/enna-vilai-heads-to-istanbul-film-fest Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:15:54+05:30 Nimisha Sajayan's 'Enna Vilai' selected for Istanbul's Kaia Film Festival 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nimisha_sajayan_starrer_enna_vilai_selected_for_turkeys_kaia_international_film_festival_banner_9f553b98_278d_4a80_af40_617d241f53d3_b433a5412b.jpeg Nimisha Sajayan's 'Enna Vilai' selected for Kaia International Film Festival 2026 in Istanbul, after winning Best Feature Film at Mannheim, Germany. Releasing September 2026. Nimisha Sajayan's 'Enna Vilai' selected for Istanbul's Kaia Film Festival 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tyagis-149kph-yorker-stuns-upt20-credits-steyn Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:15:23+05:30 Kartik Tyagi credits Dale Steyn for 149kph yorker that wrecked UPT20 stumps https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_he_told_me_hit_hard_length_areas_kartik_tyagi_credits_styen_for_tactical_evolution_after_149kph_yorker_yorker_in_upt20_banner_43c6728d_1109_498c_bc3a_3c05a2216b07_0b92df0eee.jpeg Kartik Tyagi's 149kph yorker shattered stumps in the UPT20 League as he took 3/12 for Meerut Mavericks. The pacer credits Dale Steyn for his tactical evolution after a career-threatening injury battle. Kartik Tyagi credits Dale Steyn for 149kph yorker that wrecked UPT20 stumps 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tyagis-149kph-yorker-steyns-hard-length-lesson Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:15:23+05:30 Kartik Tyagi credits Dale Steyn for 149kph yorker mastery in UPT20 League https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_he_told_me_hit_hard_length_areas_kartik_tyagi_credits_steyn_for_tactical_evolution_after_149kph_yorker_yorker_in_upt20_banner_35ccf270_8086_44ce_a7d5_825aae26a0b5_a613656395.jpeg Kartik Tyagi's 149kph yorker in the UPT20 League earned him 3/12 and Player of the Match. The pacer credits Dale Steyn for his tactical evolution after a two-year injury battle. Kartik Tyagi credits Dale Steyn for 149kph yorker mastery in UPT20 League 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhindwara-nicu-fire-burns-three-newborns Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:06:56+05:30 Chhindwara NICU fire: Three newborns critically burned, rushed to Jabalpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_chhindwara_district_hospital_nicu_fire_leaves_three_newborns_with_severe_burns_infants_rushed_to_jabalpur_banner_3e7b461f_400d_4a56_a673_9f949d70a1a7_2c8770b052.jpeg Three newborns suffered severe burns in a NICU fire at Chhindwara District Hospital on 22 August after a radiant warmer's filament sparked. All three rushed to Jabalpur for specialist care. Chhindwara NICU fire: Three newborns critically burned, rushed to Jabalpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/laura-derns-heartfelt-tribute-to-son-ellery-at-25 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:04:40+05:30 Laura Dern honours son Ellery's 25th birthday with Paris memory https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_laura_dern_celebrates_son_ellerys_25th_bday_how_profoundly_blessed_i_am_to_know_you_banner_4c010bf1_7624_4787_a699_cdffc06e899f_0601c7524d.jpeg Laura Dern celebrates son Ellery Walker Harper's 25th birthday with an emotional Instagram post, recalling a Paris memory from his first birthday 24 years ago. Laura Dern honours son Ellery's 25th birthday with Paris memory 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/nvidia-vera-rubin-hits-full-production Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:03:58+05:30 Nvidia Vera Rubin GPU Enters Full Production With Microsoft https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_nvidia_vera_rubin_gpu_enters_full_production_with_microsoft_d39adcc1_0809_448f_a381_a19a2602ba6b_8240ff5ce7.jpeg Nvidia confirms its Vera Rubin GPU architecture has entered full production, crediting Microsoft teams for enabling the milestone. Nvidia Vera Rubin GPU Enters Full Production With Microsoft 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-touts-trump-on-public-safety Nation Press en 2026-08-22T11:02:43+05:30 White House Credits Trump for Improved Public Safety https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_credits_trump_for_improved_public_safety_c20ec513_9ebf_4c2b_ab2e_442540baf12b_e4edc5c382.jpeg The White House posted on Aug 21, 2026, crediting President Trump for improved American public safety under a 'Law and Order' banner. White House Credits Trump for Improved Public Safety 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ap-mps-son-tests-negative-after-fatal-crash Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:55:34+05:30 Aston Martin crash: AP MP's son tests negative for alcohol, FSL report awaited https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_andhra_mps_son_tests_negative_for_alcohol_after_fatal_aston_martin_crash_banner_3d04ee35_67ce_421b_8771_bb6e89c64bb8_db978a25ab.jpeg AP MP's son Lingamaneni Sanjush tests negative for alcohol after Hyderabad Aston Martin crash killed sales executive Bharati Mukhi on 16 August. FSL report pending. Aston Martin crash: AP MP's son tests negative for alcohol, FSL report awaited 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/suv-kills-4-of-a-family-in-jaipur-highway-blocked Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:52:11+05:30 Jaipur road accident: Speeding SUV kills 4 family members in Phagi; highway blocked https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_four_of_a_family_killed_by_speeding_suv_villagers_block_jaipur_bhilwara_highway_banner_2bb9d318_fd37_4be0_94c5_10a01b1be2ae_83eae98c65.jpeg A speeding SUV killed four members of one family near Phagi in Jaipur district on 22 August, prompting villagers to block the Jaipur-Bhilwara Highway demanding compensation. Jaipur road accident: Speeding SUV kills 4 family members in Phagi; highway blocked 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mahaveer-karna-hits-screens-december-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:48:51+05:30 Mahaveer Karna: Ramesh Varma's hybrid epic set for December 4 release https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ramesh_varmas_hybrid_live_action_film_titled_mahaveer_karna_film_to_hit_screens_on_december_4_banner_13dbfd1d_6cc3_4cc8_a0e0_a1d87a34648d_f84e1b258d.jpeg Ramesh Varma's hybrid live-action epic 'Mahaveer Karna', produced by Pen Movies and Sri Neeladri Productions, is set for a worldwide release on 4 December 2026. Mahaveer Karna: Ramesh Varma's hybrid epic set for December 4 release 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/abhishek-sharmas-goal-ipl-breaks-for-soormas-youth Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:46:43+05:30 Abhishek Sharma on Sher-e-Punjab T20 League: 'Seeing young lads earn IPL contracts is the ultimate reward' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_seeing_young_lads_get_exposure_ipl_contracts_is_ultimate_reward_amritsar_soormas_skipper_abhishek_sharma_banner_4a05559a_b796_4d56_a876_858b09bbaba8_a5308be164.jpeg Amritsar Soormas captain Abhishek Sharma says seeing young teammates earn IPL contracts and state call-ups is the 'ultimate reward' from the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. Abhishek Sharma on Sher-e-Punjab T20 League: 'Seeing young lads earn IPL contracts is the ultimate reward' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ghaziabad-man-kills-wife-teen-daughter Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:42:39+05:30 Ghaziabad double murder: Man kills wife, teen daughter in Khoda Colony https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ghaziabad_double_murder_husband_kills_wife_teen_daughter_in_khoda_banner_6a9999be_69e8_4da6_a767_e1e8332a5010_229f341b44.jpeg A man allegedly killed his wife and 15-year-old daughter in Ghaziabad's Khoda Colony on 22 August; his 14-year-old daughter was injured and is out of danger. Ghaziabad double murder: Man kills wife, teen daughter in Khoda Colony 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gauff-bejlek-set-cincinnati-open-semifinal Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:38:28+05:30 Gauff storms into Cincinnati Open semis; Bejlek stuns Keys to set clash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gauff_bejlek_set_semifinal_match_up_in_cincinnati_banner_26859eb6_fe6c_4bec_ae80_3ec0b82ee405_cb3e845e07.jpeg Coco Gauff beats Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Cincinnati Open semis, where she faces Sara Bejlek, who stunned Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Gauff storms into Cincinnati Open semis; Bejlek stuns Keys to set clash 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-hits-back-at-rahul-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:37:43+05:30 Giriraj Singh fires back at Rahul Gandhi over Modi govt's resolve https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_modi_govt_neither_feared_nor_bowed_before_anyone_giriraj_singh_tells_rahul_gandhi_banner_c3469ed8_a4e4_42a5_928b_f755027a502f_e16a817e58.jpeg Union Minister Giriraj Singh rebuked Rahul Gandhi on 22 August, saying the Modi government has never feared or bowed to anyone, amid a row over a student's pellet-gun injury. Giriraj Singh fires back at Rahul Gandhi over Modi govt's resolve 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jackie-shroff-honours-potdar-gopi-krishna Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:33:17+05:30 Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Achyut Potdar, Gopi Krishna; wishes Paintal on 78th birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jackie_shroff_remembers_achyut_potdar_gopi_kishan_on_birth_anniversary_wishes_paintal_on_78th_birthday_banner_68facea2_1217_4423_8b30_24aa0da84eab_257824d929.jpeg Jackie Shroff on 22 August remembered late actor Achyut Potdar and Kathak maestro Gopi Krishna on their birth anniversaries, and wished Kanwarjit Paintal on his 78th birthday. Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Achyut Potdar, Gopi Krishna; wishes Paintal on 78th birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/govt-tells-google-to-pull-bank-impersonating-firebase-pages Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:32:41+05:30 Govt directs Google to remove Firebase pages impersonating Indian banks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_asks_google_to_take_down_firebase_pages_impersonating_banks_report_banner_85fdb9d9_277b_4c52_a1c9_dd667b651d81_48d183dfdf.jpeg India's I4C directs Google to pull down 57 Firebase pages impersonating SBI, ICICI, Axis Bank. Indian users lost ₹22,500 crore to cyber fraud in 2025 alone. Govt directs Google to remove Firebase pages impersonating Indian banks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nhrc-seeks-punjab-report-on-rs-5-cr-rape-case-row Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:28:02+05:30 NHRC seeks Punjab report on Rs 5 crore rape case suppression allegations against CM Mann's wife https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_nhrc_seeks_report_on_allegations_against_punjab_cms_wife_of_allegedly_suppressing_rape_case_for_rs_5_cr_banner_5c34b62a_0589_4cb2_8c25_79aa2c53b4d8_b331c6330f.jpeg NHRC directs Punjab's Chief Secretary and DGP to report on allegations that CM Bhagwant Mann's wife sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. ATR due in two weeks. NHRC seeks Punjab report on Rs 5 crore rape case suppression allegations against CM Mann's wife 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indianoil-locks-in-mauritius-as-anchor-fuel-client Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:27:11+05:30 IndianOil-Mauritius supply pact shields island from price shocks, boosts India's Indian Ocean reach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indianoil_supply_pact_to_shield_mauritius_from_price_volatility_ensure_energy_security_govt_banner_bf994c0f_b37f_428b_916c_52f89b0330fb_8f24f3c925.jpeg IndianOil signs a five-year fuel supply pact with Mauritius, covering all MS, HSD, and ATF imports. India's first long-term PSU oil deal outside South Asia in recent years. IndianOil-Mauritius supply pact shields island from price shocks, boosts India's Indian Ocean reach 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/chiranjeevis-mega158-titled-kaaka Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:26:43+05:30 Chiranjeevi's Kaaka: Title, release date and role revealed for Mega158 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chiranjeevis_mega158_titled_kaaka_chiranjeevi_plays_supervisor_satyam_in_film_banner_5ea891f7_1f07_4d92_b7b6_efde055d903c_cf9de9d251.jpeg Chiranjeevi's #Mega158 is officially titled 'Kaaka', with the actor playing Supervisor Satyam. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film releases on 13 January 2027. Chiranjeevi's Kaaka: Title, release date and role revealed for Mega158 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-renews-voter-id-push-for-midterms Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:18:56+05:30 Trump pushes Save America Act voter ID law ahead of midterms https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_trump_renews_voter_id_push_before_midterms_banner_edef8aa3_ac59_4b5c_9d50_fab8d79b6478_214337334b.jpeg Trump demands mandatory photo ID and proof of citizenship for US voters, pushing the Save America Act at a South Carolina rally ahead of November midterms. Trump pushes Save America Act voter ID law ahead of midterms 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/govt-bans-cold-fdcs-for-kids-under-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T10:00:40+05:30 Govt bans FDCs with 2 cold ingredients for children under 4 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_govt_restricts_fixed_dose_combinations_containing_2_ingredients_for_kids_below_age_4_banner_06e9d801_036c_4c82_a36e_f40411ae66e0_0996e7713c.jpeg India restricts FDCs with Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children under 4, mandating clear label warnings. Decision backed by DTAB expert committee. Govt bans FDCs with 2 cold ingredients for children under 4 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/jeet-stardom-is-not-your-life Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:54:15+05:30 Jeet on Bengali stardom: 'Stardom's just an additional part of life' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_jeet_on_being_a_bengali_superstar_stardoms_just_an_additional_part_in_your_life_not_your_life_banner_d2f0ec23_2e58_4f89_8c7b_bfefedfef603_9b28f11939.jpeg Bengali superstar Jeet says stardom is 'just an additional part of life' as he reflects on identity, family, and his new film 'Keu Bole Biplabi Keu Bole Dakat'. Jeet on Bengali stardom: 'Stardom's just an additional part of life' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/reactor-blast-kills-2-at-telangana-pharma-unit Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:53:25+05:30 Reactor blast at Telangana pharma unit kills 2, injures several https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_two_killed_in_reactor_blast_at_telangana_pharma_unit_banner_3a3a3c21_00ed_4d9f_8a61_d502e3f37c24_4a945fc294.jpeg Reactor blast at Hazelo Lab pharma unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri kills 2 workers, injures several. Cause unknown; police probe underway. Reactor blast at Telangana pharma unit kills 2, injures several 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-grilled-by-ambassadors-on-un-chief-race Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:50:34+05:30 Tharoor quizzed by Ambassadors on global order, UN chief race https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tharoor_quizzed_by_ambassadors_on_global_order_un_chief_race_99c3f748_cb7f_4f75_88d9_a7ef40337d1c_28e97d3f37.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor joined a dozen ambassadors at the Argentine envoy's New Delhi residence to discuss global order and the next UN Secretary-General race. Tharoor quizzed by Ambassadors on global order, UN chief race 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-seamus-murphy-show-gurugram Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:49:30+05:30 Tharoor at Museo Camera for Seamus Murphy photo show https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_tharoor_at_museo_camera_for_seamus_murphy_photo_show_eab62d40_4bfe_4f11_acfb_e4a086383b3d_520f5e2232.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor attended the Gurugram launch of Irish photographer Seamus Murphy's new exhibition at Museo Camera on 21 August 2026. Tharoor at Museo Camera for Seamus Murphy photo show 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-un-secgen-straw-poll-shift Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:48:31+05:30 Tharoor flags shift in UN SecGen straw poll results https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tharoor_flags_shift_in_un_secgen_straw_poll_results_27440e96_15e6_4771_b2b7_233719e8293c_f540498c73.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor highlights a shift in the UN Security Council's latest straw poll for Secretary-General candidates, noting a change from the first round's results. Tharoor flags shift in UN SecGen straw poll results 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bitcoin-nears-dollar80k-in-best-week-since-2023 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:48:25+05:30 Bitcoin nears $80,000 in strongest weekly rally since March 2023 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bitcoin_nears_80000_in_its_biggest_weekly_rally_in_3_years_banner_ba63034c_deec_4767_9694_2ec92c7d3507_072331d184.jpeg Bitcoin surged to $78,588 on 22 August, logging a 24.5%25 weekly gain — its strongest rally since March 2023 — driven by US Treasury bond buybacks and $1 billion+ in ETF inflows. Bitcoin nears $80,000 in strongest weekly rally since March 2023 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/hapur-police-nab-indian-rupee25000-bounty-murder-accused Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:46:35+05:30 Hapur Police arrest ₹25,000 bounty criminal in Gaurav Tyagi murder case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_up_hapur_police_arrest_criminal_with_rs_25000_bounty_in_murder_case_banner_220ce96f_fbf4_427e_8386_c29312e34659_2ef095e1c3.jpeg Hapur Police arrested ₹25,000-bounty accused Pradeep in the Gaurav Tyagi murder case on 22 August after an encounter. Weapons and the crime vehicle were recovered. Hapur Police arrest ₹25,000 bounty criminal in Gaurav Tyagi murder case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/jessica-alba-honor-get-matching-tattoos Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:43:44+05:30 Jessica Alba, daughter Honor get matching evil eye tattoos https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jessica_alba_daughter_honor_get_matching_tattoos_forever_connected_and_protected_banner_3e13f22f_6093_4747_8721_3eb252bbef07_38f619eeac.jpeg Jessica Alba and daughter Honor Warren got matching evil eye tattoos, with Alba calling them 'forever connected and protected' in an Instagram post on 22 August. Jessica Alba, daughter Honor get matching evil eye tattoos 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arsenal-thrash-coventry-3-0-in-title-defence-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:40:53+05:30 Arsenal begin Premier League title defence with 3-0 rout of Coventry City https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_premier_league_arsenal_launch_title_defense_with_easy_3_0_win_over_coventry_city_banner_629d9895_cb4f_4e3e_b394_655e8fff00e5_2ec5fe69e8.jpeg Arsenal beat promoted Coventry City 3-0 at Emirates Stadium on 22 August to begin their Premier League title defence. Havertz, Saka, and Odegaard scored; Arteta reached 150 PL wins. Arsenal begin Premier League title defence with 3-0 rout of Coventry City 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/anna-konidelas-birthday-note-for-chiranjeevi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:33:03+05:30 Chiranjeevi birthday: Anna Konidela's heartfelt note goes viral https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anna_konidela_pens_bday_note_for_chiranjeevi_hes_wisdom_care_love_and_responsibility_banner_c68c37ca_43fa_4767_aa03_16075bcacefd_698be1973f.jpeg Anna Konidela wishes Chiranjeevi on his birthday, calling him 'wisdom, care, love and responsibility' in an Instagram post with Pawan Kalyan. Full tribute inside. Chiranjeevi birthday: Anna Konidela's heartfelt note goes viral 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/goyal-pitches-india-at-singapore-icai-summit Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:31:21+05:30 Piyush Goyal pitches India as global growth hub at Singapore ICAI summit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_piyush_goyal_highlights_indias_evolving_role_in_global_growth_landscape_banner_cfd6e832_82b3_4611_a3f0_f17b21483dba_a83c5881ac.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal pitched India's investment potential at the ICAI International Conference 2026 in Singapore, highlighting data centres, semiconductors, and global partnerships. Piyush Goyal pitches India as global growth hub at Singapore ICAI summit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/liu-jiawei-quits-singapore-for-hk-lab Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:30:05+05:30 Electrochemist Liu Jiawei leaves Singapore for Hong Kong to lead her own lab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_electrochemist_liu_jiawei_moves_from_singapore_to_hong_kong_to_start_her_own_lab_d2f120ee_1ec6_46c1_a8e9_065f0a1508cd_3969436f0f.jpeg Electrochemist Liu Jiawei left Singapore for City University of Hong Kong to lead her own lab, citing family proximity and a comparable research environment. Electrochemist Liu Jiawei leaves Singapore for Hong Kong to lead her own lab 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/east-delhi-riders-cruise-to-7-wicket-dpl-win Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:25:57+05:30 DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 7 wickets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_east_delhi_riders_cruise_to_7_wicket_win_over_outer_delhi_warriors_banner_1e27157b_12fe_474b_8c92_a9d967ebd93f_d6b4915bd1.jpeg East Delhi Riders defeated Outer Delhi Warriors by 7 wickets in DPL 2026 on 22 August. Mayank Yadav took 3/22 as Warriors folded for 134; Kavya Gupta's 48* sealed the chase. DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders beat Outer Delhi Warriors by 7 wickets 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/adobe-engineer-beaten-to-death-by-in-laws-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:25:25+05:30 Delhi Adobe engineer Vinay Gupta, 31, beaten to death by in-laws after domestic spat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_adobe_techie_beaten_to_death_by_in_laws_after_spat_with_wife_four_detained_by_delhi_police_banner_6d5fc456_6697_4a2f_87b8_33e241d30de4_e9294fb50f.jpeg Delhi Adobe engineer Vinay Gupta, 31, allegedly beaten to death by wife's relatives in Nihal Vihar after a domestic dispute. Four detained; BNS case registered. Delhi Adobe engineer Vinay Gupta, 31, beaten to death by in-laws after domestic spat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/samsung-eyes-dollar80bn-record-shareholder-payout Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:21:54+05:30 Samsung targets $80 billion shareholder returns in 2026, a South Korean record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_expect_80_billion_for_shareholder_returns_this_year_samsung_banner_a02bb644_11c1_4fc9_b82f_526188370a53_8abc129172.jpeg Samsung Electronics plans up to ₩110 trillion ($80 billion) in shareholder returns for 2026 — the largest by any South Korean company, five times its 2020 record. Samsung targets $80 billion shareholder returns in 2026, a South Korean record 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-finds-indian-paprika-dumped-subsidised Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:21:27+05:30 US finds Indian oleoresin paprika dumped, subsidised; duties loom https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_us_commerce_department_finds_indian_oleoresin_paprika_sold_below_fair_value_received_subsidies_banner_5e45eff1_4c56_4043_8a0b_897393f2f79e_2353e2a9fb.jpeg US Commerce Department finds Indian oleoresin paprika sold below fair value with subsidy rates up to 25.42%25. Duties possible pending USITC injury ruling within 45 days. US finds Indian oleoresin paprika dumped, subsidised; duties loom 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/pejcinovic-hat-trick-fires-stuttgart-into-cup-round-2 Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:19:10+05:30 Pejcinovic hat-trick on debut fires Stuttgart to 4-0 German Cup win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pejcinovic_treble_fires_stuttgart_into_german_cup_second_round_banner_d4a9c3af_8cd9_41c6_8472_d543fa20f224_41bc8081e1.jpeg Dzenan Pejcinovic scored a hat-trick on his competitive debut as VfB Stuttgart beat third-tier Hansa Rostock 4-0 in the German Cup first round on 22 August. Pejcinovic hat-trick on debut fires Stuttgart to 4-0 German Cup win 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/3-dead-6-hurt-in-roorkee-4-bike-crash Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:17:21+05:30 Roorkee road crash: 3 killed, 6 hurt as 4 bikes collide on Kaliyar Road https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_three_killed_as_4_bikes_collide_head_on_in_uttarakhands_roorkee_banner_043299de_d948_4b7d_8851_fa23982c6880_b5db874478.jpeg Three youths killed, six injured as four bikes collide on Kaliyar Road in Roorkee, Uttarakhand on 22 August night. Victims aged 18-24; one referred to AIIMS. Roorkee road crash: 3 killed, 6 hurt as 4 bikes collide on Kaliyar Road 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kareenas-uff-for-jaafar-in-michael Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:16:55+05:30 Kareena Kapoor praises Jaafar Jackson in 'Michael': 'What a performance' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kareena_kapoor_heaps_praise_on_jaafar_jacksons_performance_in_michael_uff_banner_0da2f9c0_234a_4c5d_a072_3c812e8d9d0c_f4dc701cfb.jpeg Kareena Kapoor praised Jaafar Jackson's performance in Michael on Instagram, calling the $245M-grossing biopic 'what a film' with a simple but emphatic 'Uff'. Kareena Kapoor praises Jaafar Jackson in 'Michael': 'What a performance' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rajasthan-reshuffles-6-ias-7-ras-in-late-night-order Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:15:34+05:30 Rajasthan transfers 6 IAS, 7 RAS officers and Udaipur Divisional Commissioner in late-night reshuffle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_6_ias_7_ras_officers_divisional_commissioner_transferred_in_late_night_move_banner_7dd63d9d_c54d_4b55_ad7a_f5ad31f3423e_4106f680e0.jpeg Rajasthan reshuffles 6 IAS and 7 RAS officers in a late-night order on 22 August, including Udaipur Divisional Commissioner Pragya Kevalramani, ahead of local body elections. Rajasthan transfers 6 IAS, 7 RAS officers and Udaipur Divisional Commissioner in late-night reshuffle 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/dfs-workshop-targets-financial-access-for-divyangjans Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:14:56+05:30 Financial inclusion for Divyangjans: DFS hosts two-day workshop in Bengaluru https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_stakeholders_explore_measures_to_boost_inclusivity_across_financial_institutions_banner_846e16a4_42b8_48e4_b06b_ca4cd6d58683_0b622a6721.jpeg DFS and Union Bank of India host two-day Bengaluru workshop on financial accessibility for Divyangjans, attended by RBI, IRDAI, PFRDA, all 12 PSBs, and 7 PSICs. Financial inclusion for Divyangjans: DFS hosts two-day workshop in Bengaluru 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/hindupact-hits-back-at-uscirf-over-bhagwat Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:11:58+05:30 HinduPACT accuses USCIRF of 'smear campaign' against RSS chief Bhagwat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_hindupact_hits_back_at_uscirf_over_rss_chief_banner_4bb5c223_00d2_41ec_a00f_4a927869488a_fa939e8d40.jpeg HinduPACT accuses USCIRF of a 'smear campaign' against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his proposed US visit, calling USCIRF statements biased and lacking due process. HinduPACT accuses USCIRF of 'smear campaign' against RSS chief Bhagwat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-us-sanctions-erode-global-sovereignty Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:11:19+05:30 Iran slams US sanctions as assault on UN-based sovereignty order https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_complete_erosion_of_sovereignty_as_foundation_of_us_based_inter_state_system_iran_on_us_sanctions_banner_f794bdaf_5b4d_4ff3_9c79_83aa2a92980b_2a92f6c2e6.jpeg Iran condemns new US sanctions as extraterritorial overreach, warning of complete erosion of UN-based sovereignty. Foreign Ministry cites UN Charter and ICJ Nicaragua ruling. Iran slams US sanctions as assault on UN-based sovereignty order 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/spa-weekend-faris-mann-fisher-buteau-unite Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:05:43+05:30 Spa Weekend 2026: Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau star in comedy chaos https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_anna_faris_leslie_mann_isla_fisher_and_michelle_buteau_bring_fun_bad_decisions_to_spa_weekend_banner_6027d63c_e194_4cb3_901b_264474ae3d2d_704c33551f.jpeg Spa Weekend, starring Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau, releases 21 August 2026. The comedy follows friends whose spa trip erupts into chaos. Spa Weekend 2026: Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher and Michelle Buteau star in comedy chaos 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/saba-shuts-down-kareena-pregnancy-rumours Nation Press en 2026-08-22T09:02:01+05:30 Saba Pataudi shuts down Kareena Kapoor pregnancy rumours, wishes Soha had a second baby https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_saba_pataudi_reacts_to_kareena_kapoors_pregnancy_rumours_reveals_she_wants_sister_soha_to_have_a_second_baby_banner_cfa7b4a9_84cf_47dc_a321_2b623feba2cf_52c574d0dc.jpeg Saba Pataudi dismisses Kareena Kapoor Khan pregnancy rumours, calling the viral gym video a 'bad angle'. She also revealed she has been trying to convince sister Soha Ali Khan to have a second child. Saba Pataudi shuts down Kareena Kapoor pregnancy rumours, wishes Soha had a second baby 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-nursing-student-19-found-dead-in-hostel Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:59:08+05:30 Delhi nursing student, 19, found dead in Rajinder Nagar hostel; probe on https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_19_year_old_nursing_student_found_dead_in_delhi_hostel_police_launch_probe_banner_8dbcd9fb_05dd_4519_8c9d_c45fadc3897d_edc7e0015c.jpeg A 19-year-old BSc Nursing student was found dead in her hostel room in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar on 22 August. Police have launched a probe; cause of death is yet to be determined. Delhi nursing student, 19, found dead in Rajinder Nagar hostel; probe on 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-tariffs-made-america-rich-as-hell Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:57:52+05:30 Trump defends tariffs at Myrtle Beach rally, claims $19.2 trillion in US investment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_trump_says_tariffs_made_america_rich_banner_9f2053f8_6c62_4120_bfa9_be83f2666650_15a21addec.jpeg Trump defends his tariff policy at a South Carolina rally on 22 August, claiming $19.2 trillion in US investment and record factory construction. Key claims lacked independent verification. Trump defends tariffs at Myrtle Beach rally, claims $19.2 trillion in US investment 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/khanna-challenges-8-ai-giants-after-pope-talks Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:55:15+05:30 Ro Khanna challenges 8 AI giants on jobs and dignity after Pope Leo XIV talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_congressman_challenges_ai_giants_after_pope_talks_banner_e7b5da12_0604_47fd_a54f_74c0ea8cf4a3_821764c00a.jpeg Congressman Ro Khanna has written to CEOs of Amazon, Google, Microsoft and 5 other AI firms demanding they align with Pope Leo XIV's ethics encyclical on human dignity and jobs. Ro Khanna challenges 8 AI giants on jobs and dignity after Pope Leo XIV talks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dmk-eyes-sweeping-overhaul-after-2026-poll-loss Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:54:58+05:30 DMK executive committee meets to overhaul party structure after 2026 poll defeat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_dmk_executive_committee_meets_today_major_organisational_overhaul_on_agenda_banner_1412592d_74cf_4c9d_be69_78bff222410c_455a8d9a11.jpeg DMK executive committee meets on 22 August to deliberate a major restructuring after the 2026 Tamil Nadu poll loss, including expanding district units from 78 to 110. DMK executive committee meets to overhaul party structure after 2026 poll defeat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chennai-thunderstorm-alert-through-sunday Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:44:29+05:30 Chennai rain alert: Thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast till Sunday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chennai_neighbouring_districts_likely_to_receive_rain_and_thunderstorms_banner_b8e974e0_1343_4a4d_b03b_944cc7374ecf_1a1407e561.jpeg RMC Chennai forecasts moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for Chennai and neighbouring districts till Sunday. Heavy rain alert issued for Nilgiris and Coimbatore on 24-25 August. Chennai rain alert: Thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast till Sunday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-xi-jinping-to-visit-us-in-two-weeks Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:37:15+05:30 Trump says Xi Jinping to visit US in two weeks, cites tariff wins https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_says_xi_to_visit_us_in_two_weeks_banner_7560fe02_0b2c_42dd_8213_22cf02517f6a_960d743584.jpeg Trump announced at a South Carolina rally that Xi Jinping will visit the US in two weeks, offering no date or agenda. The remarks came amid his defence of tariff policy. Trump says Xi Jinping to visit US in two weeks, cites tariff wins 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-ncr-on-rain-alert-imd-flags-thunderstorms Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:35:32+05:30 Delhi-NCR rain alert: IMD warns of heavy showers and thunderstorms on 22 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_ncr_receives_morning_rain_imd_warns_of_heavy_showers_thunderstorms_banner_8fe2ac96_fd35_42cc_86b7_a8577be6b6ad_3fa8a6434f.jpeg IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi-NCR on 22 August. Waterlogging and traffic disruptions likely; active monsoon to continue until 27 August. Delhi-NCR rain alert: IMD warns of heavy showers and thunderstorms on 22 August 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-strait-of-hormuz-is-us-territory Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:34:49+05:30 Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is US territory, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_calls_strait_of_hormuz_us_territory_banner_f565989a_b775_48b6_943c_d52d997b5539_5c3d95e620.jpeg Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is US territory at South Carolina rally on 22 August, vows Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon and predicts oil prices will fall. Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is US territory, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapon 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/vance-targets-foreign-labour-in-ohio-jobs-push Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:26:29+05:30 JD Vance pushes US-first jobs agenda, targets foreign labour at Ohio steel rally https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vance_targets_foreign_labour_in_us_jobs_pitch_banner_da8c0aeb_477c_423b_920d_3704088efd2a_fb1de227ba.jpeg US Vice President JD Vance at an Ohio rally urged corporations to hire Americans first, claimed 229,000 manufacturing jobs added in 2026 and announced a $1 billion Cleveland-Cliffs investment. JD Vance pushes US-first jobs agenda, targets foreign labour at Ohio steel rally 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/china-leads-the-advanced-nuclear-fuel-race Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:18:54+05:30 China leads HALEU nuclear fuel race as US scrambles for supply https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_china_holds_edge_in_advanced_nuclear_fuel_report_banner_d636d357_9477_480e_a10c_0975342a8231_88b50bb2da.jpeg China and Russia are the only countries producing HALEU nuclear fuel at scale, a GAO report warns, leaving the US facing a supply shortfall for advanced reactors through the 2030s. China leads HALEU nuclear fuel race as US scrambles for supply 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/us-navy-pushes-hormuz-oil-flow-past-8mn-bpd Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:15:45+05:30 US Navy restores Hormuz oil flow to 8 mn barrels/day, says Energy Secretary Wright https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_navy_lifts_hormuz_oil_flow_says_energy_secretary_wright_banner_8b1a169f_d9af_4539_8b73_6d6c1242e3de_bf195b197b.jpeg US Navy helps move 15 mn barrels through Strait of Hormuz in a day; 7-day average tops 8 mn bpd, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says, up from 4.9 mn bpd in Q2. US Navy restores Hormuz oil flow to 8 mn barrels/day, says Energy Secretary Wright 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tabassum-brought-sunidhi-to-mumbai-kalyanji-sealed-the-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:15:26+05:30 Sunidhi Chauhan credits Tabassum for Mumbai move, Kalyanji heard her sing for 45 minutes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sunidhi_chauhan_credits_tabassum_for_bringing_her_to_mumbai_recalls_kalyanji_listening_to_her_sung_for_45_min_straight_banner_a314eeb0_7ea5_4404_a8b3_f6580fcf26ce_abba822e6b.jpeg Sunidhi Chauhan reveals Tabassum brought her to Mumbai and introduced her to Kalyanji, who listened to her sing for 45 minutes before asking her to stay. Sunidhi Chauhan credits Tabassum for Mumbai move, Kalyanji heard her sing for 45 minutes 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/edmonton-gurdwara-stabbing-carney-condemns-attack Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:10:46+05:30 Edmonton gurdwara attack: Carney, Poilievre condemn stabbing that left two injured https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_canadian_pm_carney_condemns_edmonton_gurdwara_attack_that_left_two_injured_banner_7aca472d_fe43_4fcf_8825_ef13ed8f08bf_ecfe5e92de.jpeg Canadian PM Mark Carney condemns the Edmonton gurdwara stabbing on 22 August that left two men injured. Opposition Leader Poilievre also calls for full accountability. Edmonton gurdwara attack: Carney, Poilievre condemn stabbing that left two injured 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/fake-camel-cigarettes-worth-dollar404842-busted-at-dulles Nation Press en 2026-08-22T08:00:29+05:30 Fake Camel cigarettes worth $404,842 seized at Washington Dulles Airport https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fake_cigarettes_worth_404842_seized_in_us_banner_5d38d16c_d5f1_47fd_8c0b_2f8425721034_9913c5b145.jpeg US customs seized 2,250 cartons of fake Camel cigarettes worth $404,842 at Washington Dulles Airport. The Singapore-routed shipment was confirmed counterfeit by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. Fake Camel cigarettes worth $404,842 seized at Washington Dulles Airport 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/vance-backs-ramaswamy-for-ohio-governor Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:47:15+05:30 Vance endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor at Middletown rally https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_vance_backs_vivek_ramaswamy_for_ohio_governor_banner_db9cbb9f_69f2_4169_a4db_7a2d5d70d6e4_33194814c1.jpeg US Vice-President JD Vance endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor on 22 August at a Cleveland-Cliffs rally in Middletown, predicting he will be the state's next chief executive. Vance endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor at Middletown rally 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/republicans-dominate-74percent-of-us-franked-mail-spend Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:41:00+05:30 US House Republicans account for 74%25 of taxpayer-funded mail spending in Q1 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_republicans_account_for_nearly_three_quarters_of_taxpayer_funded_mail_spending_report_banner_152a30b1_1ba3_4aad_99c4_c8f3f341f6db_f609c2073b.jpeg US House Republicans spent $1.09 million on taxpayer-funded franked mail in Q1 2026 — nearly 74%25 of the $1.47 million total — versus $371,000 by Democrats, per congressional expenditure records. US House Republicans account for 74%25 of taxpayer-funded mail spending in Q1 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bachchan-luck-is-an-excuse-fate-is-yours Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:39:32+05:30 Amitabh Bachchan on fate vs luck: 'Fate is what you make' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amitabh_bachchan_urges_fans_to_look_beyond_luck_says_fate_is_what_you_make_banner_1fb1f46b_ac19_447d_a4e5_830680272a8d_6b08ecf7fb.jpeg Amitabh Bachchan urges fans to own their destiny in a blog post on 22 August, saying luck is an excuse and fate is shaped by hard work and ability. Amitabh Bachchan on fate vs luck: 'Fate is what you make' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/vance-unveils-dollar1bn-cleveland-cliffs-ohio-steel-push Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:22:41+05:30 Cleveland-Cliffs' $1 billion Ohio steel investment unveiled by VP Vance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_vance_unveils_1_billion_ohio_steel_push_banner_62e3ee44_7120_49bd_af7e_56c2e30cfe41_248571cead.jpeg VP JD Vance announces $1 billion Cleveland-Cliffs steel investment in Middletown, Ohio, citing 229,000 manufacturing jobs added in 2026 and 4.2%25 wage growth under Trump. Cleveland-Cliffs' $1 billion Ohio steel investment unveiled by VP Vance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-court-blocks-trump-access-to-drivers-data Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:16:23+05:30 US court blocks Trump bid to access 17 million commercial drivers' data https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_us_court_blocks_trump_administration_from_accessing_sensitive_data_of_17_million_commercial_drivers_banner_76d10693_4935_459d_801c_cf241fea4d1e_aed396f4b5.jpeg US federal judge blocks Trump administration from accessing CDLIS database of 17 million commercial drivers' Social Security and licence numbers, pausing a Homeland Security subpoena. US court blocks Trump bid to access 17 million commercial drivers' data 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/two-stabbed-at-edmonton-gurdwara-in-prayer-disruption Nation Press en 2026-08-22T07:11:57+05:30 Two men stabbed at Edmonton gurdwara during morning prayers before wedding https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_two_stabbed_inside_canada_gurdwara_banner_3594e71f_764e_4f0f_a0b9_1b5608f291dc_688b41644c.jpeg Two men stabbed at Edmonton's Nanaksar Gurdwara on 22 August after a man disrupted morning prayers before a wedding. Both victims conscious; suspect arrested at scene. Two men stabbed at Edmonton gurdwara during morning prayers before wedding 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/brics-youth-and-sports-meets-begin-in-vizag Nation Press en 2026-08-22T06:59:20+05:30 BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers' Meetings kick off in Visakhapatnam on August 22 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_two_day_brics_youth_and_sports_ministers_meetings_to_be_held_in_visakhapatnam_banner_851a8715_55c1_4eb4_8a8f_739c80316036_b9a741d388.jpeg India hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers' Meetings in Visakhapatnam from 22 August 2026, with all 11 member nations attending under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers' Meetings kick off in Visakhapatnam on August 22 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-new-team-meets-nabin-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-22T06:37:44+05:30 BJP holds key organisational meetings in Delhi after major reshuffle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bjp_to_hold_key_organisational_meetings_in_delhi_today_banner_8d239f4e_e691_4292_a072_0fdc47684442_9e33d2edac.jpeg BJP holds key organisational meetings in New Delhi on 22 August, with newly appointed office-bearers and state leaders meeting BJP chief Nitin Nabin to chart party strategy ahead of 2027 elections. BJP holds key organisational meetings in Delhi after major reshuffle 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/supreme-court-lets-white-house-ballroom-work-go-on Nation Press en 2026-08-22T06:22:35+05:30 US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_supreme_court_temporarily_allows_white_house_ballroom_construction_to_continue_banner_b845e8e5_e958_4d38_8a19_4c10e5ade13f_8d3fb14996.jpeg US Supreme Court temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to continue as Chief Justice Roberts issues stay, freezing lower court orders. Project is 65%25 complete. US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-fm-us-crushing-economic-op-will-fail Nation Press en 2026-08-22T06:13:27+05:30 Iran FM Araghchi says US 'crushing economic operation' doomed to fail https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_irans_fm_says_washingtons_anti_tehran_economic_operation_doomed_to_fail_banner_1640b112_17cd_4e26_af42_6db0d139455a_f7e8cd0367.jpeg Iran FM Araghchi says the US 'most crushing economic operation ever' will fail, citing 14 years of failed sanctions and pressure campaigns against Tehran. Iran FM Araghchi says US 'crushing economic operation' doomed to fail 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/chopras-8805m-not-enough-pathirage-wins-lausanne Nation Press en 2026-08-22T01:22:41+05:30 Neeraj Chopra throws season-best 88.05m, finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_duamond_league_neeraj_chopra_throws_season_best_88_05m_but_finishes_second_in_lausanne_banner_a2c58a71_577e_4c05_b779_ffc5102de178_440bff4b64.jpeg Neeraj Chopra throws a season-best 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League on 22 August 2026 but finishes second as Rumesh Pathirage wins with 88.14m. Neeraj Chopra throws season-best 88.05m, finishes second in Lausanne Diamond League 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/chopra-throws-season-best-8805m-loses-lausanne Nation Press en 2026-08-22T01:22:41+05:30 Neeraj Chopra throws season-best 88.05m, finishes second at Lausanne Diamond League https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_diamond_league_neeraj_chopra_throws_season_best_88_05m_but_finishes_second_in_lausanne_banner_4f43625b_8635_4555_b133_649b59e8f525_7944446c32.jpeg Neeraj Chopra throws a season-best 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League on 22 August but finishes second as Rumesh Pathirage wins with 88.14m — his third victory over Chopra in 2026. Neeraj Chopra throws season-best 88.05m, finishes second at Lausanne Diamond League 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-marks-fentanyl-awareness-day Nation Press en 2026-08-22T01:17:27+05:30 White House Marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Cites Border Crackdown https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_marks_national_fentanyl_awareness_day_cites_border_crackdown_a62bf9ed_14c9_4d8f_bacc_4395ba94d1c6_c16153c8f1.jpeg The White House marked National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Aug 21, 2026, citing the Trump administration's border crackdown and cartel arrests. White House Marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Cites Border Crackdown 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/pfeiffer-slams-ridiculous-retirement-rumours Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:55:28+05:30 Michelle Pfeiffer denies retirement rumours: 'Most ridiculous thing' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_michelle_pfeiffer_issues_clarification_on_ridiculous_rumour_of_her_retirement_from_movies_banner_641ca3ef_436b_4dc5_bd4d_f2b8fb8ac00d_445e760a5e.jpeg Michelle Pfeiffer, 68, dismisses retirement rumours on The Tonight Show, saying her August comments about ensemble films were taken out of context. She remains active in Hollywood. Michelle Pfeiffer denies retirement rumours: 'Most ridiculous thing' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/harshvardhan-rane-every-film-changes-you Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:23:17+05:30 Harshvardhan Rane: Every film reshapes an actor's life and graph https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_harshvardhan_rane_every_film_changes_an_actors_life_banner_72c033cd_9a85_4da5_84a5_de8bcfa1a036_f11b1575bc.jpeg Harshvardhan Rane says every film changes an actor's life, speaking at a Mumbai jewellery brand launch on 22 August after 'Sanam Teri Kasam' re-release buzz. Harshvardhan Rane: Every film reshapes an actor's life and graph 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/krishnamoorthi-pac-puts-dollar100k-into-dem-races Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:12:15+05:30 Raja Krishnamoorthi PAC deploys $100,000 for Democratic races https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_raja_krishnamoorthi_pac_puts_100000_into_races_banner_97891bfd_ad67_4ce2_b75c_9ed154dde849_b7c69adf14.jpeg Raja Krishnamoorthi's RAJA PAC is directing $100,000 to Democratic candidates across Illinois and the US as the Indian-American congressman sits out November for the first time in nearly a decade. Raja Krishnamoorthi PAC deploys $100,000 for Democratic races 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/rodrigues-birkett-leads-un-sg-straw-poll Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:10:17+05:30 Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN Secretary-General straw poll https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_guyanas_rodrigues_birkett_emerges_top_candidate_for_un_secretary_general_in_informal_unsc_poll_banner_4fba8a33_27c0_4192_ab4b_7fa10bcfa39a_b57adb1d66.jpeg Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads the UN Secretary-General straw poll with 8 votes, overtaking UNCTAD's Grynspan. No candidate has hit the 9-vote threshold needed. Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN Secretary-General straw poll 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-fall-0-2-to-netherlands-at-hockey-wc Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:07:12+05:30 FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026: India fall 0-2 to Netherlands in Pool E https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fih_hockey_wc_indian_womens_team_goes_down_fighting_0_2_against_defending_champions_netherlands_banner_6228776f_2b44_403d_a004_a77fce906b2f_a5f8f0b8e0.jpeg India's women's hockey team lost 0-2 to defending champions Netherlands at the FIH World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on 22 August, leaving their semi-final hopes dependent on the final Pool E match. FIH Women's Hockey WC 2026: India fall 0-2 to Netherlands in Pool E 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jana-sena-mp-son-cooperating-in-hyd-accident-case Nation Press en 2026-08-22T00:06:39+05:30 Hyderabad road accident: Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh says son cooperating with police https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_my_son_cooperating_in_investigation_jana_sena_mp_on_road_accident_case_banner_387d14f1_4e7a_4423_8fee_974565c3c2a3_93378b2b4e.jpeg Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh says his son Sanjosh is cooperating with Hyderabad police in the 16 August road accident case that killed a young woman. Hyderabad road accident: Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh says son cooperating with police 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/paredes-gets-10-match-ban-for-world-cup-brawl Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:54:53+05:30 FIFA bans Leandro Paredes 10 matches for World Cup final brawl with Spain https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fifa_hands_leandro_paredes_10_match_ban_for_post_final_clash_with_spain_banner_01bf5d83_3079_4688_a8ec_7d68becc0752_c15a9abec3.jpeg FIFA bans Argentina's Leandro Paredes for 10 matches after World Cup final brawl with Spain, effectively sidelining him from international football for a year. AFA fined $110,000. FIFA bans Leandro Paredes 10 matches for World Cup final brawl with Spain 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-honours-artemis-ii-moon-crew-aug-28 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:52:10+05:30 Trump to honour Artemis II Moon crew with Congressional Space Medal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_to_honour_historic_artemis_ii_crew_banner_2bad77df_6f73_4ccf_b2a3_60f6b1ca3a66_f04cef7cf8.jpeg Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honour to the Artemis II crew on 28 August in Houston. The mission sent humans beyond the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Trump to honour Artemis II Moon crew with Congressional Space Medal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/amc-seizes-406-kg-rajasthan-paneer-in-raids Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:51:52+05:30 AMC seizes 406 kg Rajasthan paneer worth ₹1.62 lakh in Ahmedabad food raids https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_406_kg_paneer_brought_from_rajasthan_withheld_by_ahmedabad_civic_body_banner_daf627bd_87fd_4841_94b9_5ab536a6ba74_18f40ae687.jpeg AMC withholds 406 kg of Rajasthan paneer worth ₹1.62 lakh in Ahmedabad and seals three food outlets for expired stock and non-standard samples on 20 August. AMC seizes 406 kg Rajasthan paneer worth ₹1.62 lakh in Ahmedabad food raids 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-clears-14-projects-worth-indian-rupee2780-crore Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:49:32+05:30 Odisha clears 14 industrial projects worth ₹2,780 crore, to create 14,104 jobs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_odisha_govt_clears_14_industrial_projects_worth_rs_2780_cr_banner_4d0e576c_fb39_4b5e_904e_ed3f6b3540c5_bf3dd04af0.jpeg Odisha clears 14 industrial projects worth ₹2,780 crore at SLSWCA meeting on 21 August, projected to generate 14,104 jobs across 10 districts under Samruddha Odisha 2036. Odisha clears 14 industrial projects worth ₹2,780 crore, to create 14,104 jobs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/medieval-chamber-unearthed-at-golconda-fort Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:46:59+05:30 Medieval chamber found at Golconda Fort: ASI launches investigation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ancient_structure_discovered_at_golconda_fort_asi_takes_up_investigation_banner_af957e28_3200_4209_a1e1_09cefa80bd61_c907d109f0.jpeg A medieval granite chamber measuring 1.2 m × 1.8 m was found at Hyderabad's Golconda Fort. ASI has halted land-levelling and launched a formal investigation. Medieval chamber found at Golconda Fort: ASI launches investigation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-military-sex-assault-cases-fall-to-20492 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:46:45+05:30 US military sexual assaults drop to 20,492 in fiscal 2025, Pentagon reports https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_military_reports_decline_in_sexual_assaults_banner_2e8ab5fe_1eb2_48cf_a91d_f9dcf625312a_07317a0ed8.jpeg Pentagon reports 20,492 US military personnel faced unwanted sexual contact in fiscal 2025, down ~8,500 from 2023. Women's rate fell from 6.8%25 to 4.3%25. US military sexual assaults drop to 20,492 in fiscal 2025, Pentagon reports 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ftc-urged-to-probe-ai-book-destruction-practices Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:46:02+05:30 FTC urged to probe AI firms buying and destroying books for training data https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_ftc_urged_to_probe_ai_firms_destroying_books_banner_97f13315_3420_4054_a3b5_cf72235ce63a_97e0a9ddc5.jpeg Civil-society groups urge the FTC to investigate AI firms buying and destroying books for training data, citing anticompetitive harm to smaller rivals and start-ups. FTC urged to probe AI firms buying and destroying books for training data 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-jamaica-ties-deepen-at-national-day-event Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:41:52+05:30 MoS Pabitra Margherita attends Jamaica National Day reception in New Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mos_margherita_attends_national_day_celebration_of_jamaica_banner_685aae8c_8ada_4e85_b022_4d944a6f32c7_8a31abf9b6.jpeg MoS Pabitra Margherita attended Jamaica's National Day reception in New Delhi on 21 August, building on EAM Jaishankar's historic first-ever ministerial visit to Jamaica in May. MoS Pabitra Margherita attends Jamaica National Day reception in New Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjd-dares-bjp-to-debate-mmdr-bill-in-odisha Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:41:43+05:30 BJD challenges BJP to open debate on MMDR Amendment Bill, cites ₹1.5 lakh crore Odisha loss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjd_challenges_bjp_to_open_debate_over_mmdr_bill_slams_ex_union_minister_dharmendra_pradhan_banner_b20b3faf_64e3_4cc8_a9d2_9c62cc94a523_756c2782cc.jpeg BJD challenges BJP to an open debate over the MMDR Amendment Bill, alleging Odisha stands to lose ₹1.5 lakh crore in arrears and ₹12,000 crore annually in mining revenue. BJD challenges BJP to open debate on MMDR Amendment Bill, cites ₹1.5 lakh crore Odisha loss 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ken-betwa-cm-yadav-orders-rehab-push Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:30:56+05:30 Ken-Betwa project: CM Mohan Yadav orders door-to-door outreach for 5,039 displaced families https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ken_betwa_project_cm_yadav_assures_affected_families_of_fair_rehabilitation_banner_d7fdaeb5_6b97_429c_b11f_055a4ad4972d_3d47a04072.jpeg Ken-Betwa project: MP CM Mohan Yadav orders door-to-door outreach for 5,039 displaced families in Panna and Chhatarpur, prioritising rehabilitation and fair compensation. Ken-Betwa project: CM Mohan Yadav orders door-to-door outreach for 5,039 displaced families 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktaka-clears-early-release-of-28-lifers Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:29:21+05:30 Karnataka Cabinet clears premature release of 28 life-term prisoners https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_cabinet_approves_premature_release_of_28_lifeterm_prisoners_lead_banner_860a39ef_bd30_45bf_85f9_c496726bdbe2_b154dd5d78.jpeg Karnataka Cabinet approves premature release of 28 life-term prisoners on 21 August, citing good conduct. One more case pending Union Home Ministry consent; Governor's nod awaited. Karnataka Cabinet clears premature release of 28 life-term prisoners 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/srinagars-first-waste-to-wonder-garden-opens Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:25:15+05:30 Omar Abdullah opens Srinagar's first Waste to Wonder flower garden https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_omar_abdullah_inaugurates_srinagars_first_waste_to_wonder_flower_garden_banner_a9a2a062_4484_4228_9da1_591140c59432_f6a23bd6ab.jpeg Omar Abdullah inaugurates Srinagar's first Waste to Wonder Flower Garden at Polo View on 21 August, built with 90%25 recycled materials to promote reuse and sustainable waste management. Omar Abdullah opens Srinagar's first Waste to Wonder flower garden 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-doubles-professional-tax-exemption Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:23:46+05:30 West Bengal revises professional tax rates: Key slabs for salaried, self-employed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengal_govt_issues_revised_professional_tax_rates_banner_dc5222cd_60ca_4765_b8f5_5bbe0d89fb2d_6429497fa9.jpeg West Bengal revises professional tax slabs from 21 August, doubling the salaried exemption threshold to ₹20,000/month. New rates cover digital professionals, ITeS, OTT producers. West Bengal revises professional tax rates: Key slabs for salaried, self-employed 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-doctor-transferred-after-resident-slapped Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:17:23+05:30 Gujarat minister orders doctor's transfer after woman resident 'slapped, abused' at Rajkot hospital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_minister_orders_transfer_of_senior_doctor_after_woman_resident_doctor_slapped_abused_ld_banner_1258a394_c432_4f95_a47e_a7208ccb7848_d95be48ceb.jpeg Gujarat government transfers senior doctor Dr Ashwin Ramani after he allegedly slapped and abused woman resident Dr Krisha Singhala at Rajkot Civil Hospital on 21 August. Gujarat minister orders doctor's transfer after woman resident 'slapped, abused' at Rajkot hospital 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/murmu-congratulates-bangladeshs-new-president Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:16:52+05:30 Murmu congratulates Bangladesh's new President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_prez_murmu_congratulates_newly_elected_bdesh_president_banner_a0a6fdea_4999_491f_bd60_58ebb5277e6c_ff48bf9283.jpeg President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on becoming Bangladesh's 23rd President. Fakhrul won Thursday's historic parliamentary vote 255-88. Murmu congratulates Bangladesh's new President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/eci-pushes-nagaland-to-step-up-voter-roll-sir Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:13:04+05:30 ECI Secretary pushes Nagaland officials to step up SIR of electoral rolls https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_eci_secretary_urges_nagaland_officials_to_intensify_sir_banner_333c2731_7b21_488d_acbf_0df09d514f1a_1fdb8040f6.jpeg ECI Secretary Binod Kumar on 21 August urged Nagaland officials to intensify the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with the final voter list due on 22 November. ECI Secretary pushes Nagaland officials to step up SIR of electoral rolls 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/science-city-gets-2-penguin-chicks-at-space-fest Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:09:48+05:30 Ahmedabad Science City gets two penguin chicks as Space Festival 2026 begins https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gujarat_ahmedabad_science_city_welcomes_two_new_penguin_chicks_as_space_festival_begins_banner_b3d04802_1045_4bf6_a509_3936574a3466_0cc69a71b2.jpeg Ahmedabad Science City's African penguin count reaches 10 with chicks 'Shaurya' and 'Veer', unveiled on 22 August alongside the launch of Space Festival-2026 ahead of National Space Day. Ahmedabad Science City gets two penguin chicks as Space Festival 2026 begins 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/raut-accuses-centre-of-cooperative-sector-injustice Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:07:06+05:30 Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah over alleged injustice to Maharashtra cooperative sector https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sanjay_raut_accuses_centre_of_injustice_to_mahas_cooperative_sector_banner_4421f751_3578_432a_a6cc_a5d14c5c3a0f_6553abb3cc.jpeg Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah alleging the NUCFDC Bill was passed hastily and Apex Bank assets were seized without member consent, demanding full transparency on asset transfers. Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah over alleged injustice to Maharashtra cooperative sector 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/arunachal-guv-backs-people-first-admin-reforms Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:07:00+05:30 Arunachal Pradesh Governor pushes people-centric admin reforms for border areas https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_arunachal_guv_stresses_people_centric_future_ready_administrative_reforms_banner_96c54432_3d8b_4593_a13d_03b62bc514f2_f5610eedc6.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik calls for people-centric, tech-driven admin reforms focused on last-mile delivery in border and rural areas. Arunachal Pradesh Governor pushes people-centric admin reforms for border areas 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-stf-maps-350-contract-killers-in-crackdown Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:06:56+05:30 Bihar STF maps 350 contract killers, arrests 1,716 criminals in 2026 crackdown https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bihar_stf_compiles_list_of_350_contract_killers_launches_crackdown_banner_cdbc1549_2467_4e73_9b0d_4d15c4d11a8d_3589bd629d.jpeg Bihar STF maps 350+ contract killers and arrests 1,716 hardcore criminals since January 2026. STF DIG reveals 94 crimes pre-empted, 33 illegal gun factories busted in Patna briefing. Bihar STF maps 350 contract killers, arrests 1,716 criminals in 2026 crackdown 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/supriya-sule-ncp-sc-fight-is-about-morality Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:06:46+05:30 NCP (SP) Supreme Court fight is about morality, not ownership: Supriya Sule https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ncp_sp_belongs_to_sharad_pawar_sc_fight_is_about_morality_supriya_sule_banner_edb0f94a_0253_407e_8c1d_7cd8f0c17a0c_1040eec414.jpeg NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule says the Supreme Court fight over the party founded by Sharad Pawar is a battle of morality. Ajit Pawar faction holds ECI verdict but Sule insists organisational legitimacy rests with Sharad Pawar. NCP (SP) Supreme Court fight is about morality, not ownership: Supriya Sule 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/brics-ministers-adopt-jaipur-tourism-pact Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:06:41+05:30 BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt Jaipur Declaration at India-chaired meet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_brics_tourism_ministers_adopt_jaipur_declaration_banner_deba911f_26b8_46ec_b6e1_c4f00b7b2ae3_3320a659b4.jpeg BRICS Tourism Ministers adopted the Jaipur Declaration on 21 August 2026 under India's Chairship, setting a cooperative framework on AI, sustainability, and travel facilitation across member states. BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt Jaipur Declaration at India-chaired meet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-assembly-adjourned-in-just-66-mins Nation Press en 2026-08-21T23:03:02+05:30 Rajasthan Assembly adjourned sine die after just 66 mins over two days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_assembly_adjourned_sine_die_proceedings_lasted_for_66_mins_in_total_on_second_day_banner_6604b389_2a7c_4092_b80d_855b5d6d62a7_17d5d94b07.jpeg Rajasthan Assembly's Monsoon session adjourned sine die on 21 August after just 66 minutes of total proceedings over two days, disrupted by Congress MLAs. Rajasthan Assembly adjourned sine die after just 66 mins over two days 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/eastern-railways-bishnupur-link-cuts-60-km Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:58:24+05:30 Eastern Railway inspects Bishnupur-Tarakeswar link via Goghat, cuts distance by 60 km https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_eastern_railway_reviews_progress_in_bishnupur_link_via_tarakeswar_banner_ba4a77a0_f4e9_4035_8733_5fcb88c7dac3_0158f3c045.jpeg Eastern Railway inspects Goghat–Kamarpukur–Jairambati section linking Bishnupur to Tarakeswar, cutting Howrah distance from 200 km to 140 km. Construction progressing after 2025 court win. Eastern Railway inspects Bishnupur-Tarakeswar link via Goghat, cuts distance by 60 km 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-quiet-reforms-ease-of-living Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:54:12+05:30 PM Modi on Ease of Living: Quiet reforms, real impact https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_on_ease_of_living_quiet_reforms_real_impact_80b7c87b_e38f_4cec_99c4_487d3bee16db_dfe2fed0ef.jpeg PM Modi on 21 Aug 2026 reflected on 'Ease of Living', calling quiet, everyday reforms the most meaningful — tied to India's citizen-centric governance push since 2014. PM Modi on Ease of Living: Quiet reforms, real impact 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-urban-polls-sec-briefs-parties Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:53:27+05:30 Rajasthan urban body polls: SEC meets parties ahead of Sept 9 vote https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_urban_body_polls_state_election_commission_holds_meet_with_political_parties_banner_3f83576f_69c3_4cce_9f57_5dbd1265dff4_bb192cd955.jpeg Rajasthan SEC held a multi-party meeting on 21 August to prep for urban body polls across 309 municipalities, with voting on Sept 9 and 11, results on Sept 14. Rajasthan urban body polls: SEC meets parties ahead of Sept 9 vote 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-policies-must-be-pro-people Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:53:11+05:30 PM Modi: Policies Must Be Pro-People, Pro-Growth, Pro-Development https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_policies_must_be_pro_people_pro_growth_pro_development_2c5de2d0_56c4_4ff6_a232_d83bb3728004_de51e93a9f.jpeg PM Narendra Modi on 21 August 2026 reaffirmed his governance doctrine, stating policies must be pro-people, pro-growth and pro-development. PM Modi: Policies Must Be Pro-People, Pro-Growth, Pro-Development 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-india-shifts-from-permit-raj-to-trust Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:52:12+05:30 PM Modi outlines shift from permit raj to trust-based governance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_outlines_shift_from_permit_raj_to_trust_based_governance_30d2424c_7e07_4a40_8947_e5b7ed3684b1_1168c705f7.jpeg PM Modi on 21 Aug 2026 framed India's regulatory reform as a shift from 'prohibited unless permitted' to 'permitted unless prohibited', citing Jan Vishwas and 1,500+ law repeals. PM Modi outlines shift from permit raj to trust-based governance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-india-moved-from-pli-punishment-to-pli Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:51:04+05:30 PM Modi contrasts Licence Raj era with PLI scheme push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_contrasts_licence_raj_era_with_pli_scheme_push_e4eae1a4_2ee9_4a97_8424_17404eb0157f_cd5d0b08b9.jpeg PM Modi on 21 Aug 2026 contrasted the Licence Raj's production penalties with the PLI scheme's output-linked incentives across 14 sectors. PM Modi contrasts Licence Raj era with PLI scheme push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-et-forum-india-next-reform-phase Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:49:59+05:30 PM Modi addresses ET World Leaders Forum on India's reform path https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_addresses_et_world_leaders_forum_on_indias_reform_path_f33804ad_4980_4cee_8743_c73bb8631804_d6344690eb.jpeg PM Modi addressed the ET World Leaders Forum on August 21, 2026, outlining India's growth journey and next-generation reforms across manufacturing, technology, infrastructure and governance. PM Modi addresses ET World Leaders Forum on India's reform path 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kapil-mishra-champions-orphaned-kids-at-swanath-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:48:36+05:30 Kapil Mishra at Swanath Sammelan 2026: Every orphaned child deserves family, dignity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_kapil_mishra_calls_for_family_protection_dignity_for_children_at_swanath_sammelan_2026_banner_220301cd_59bf_4b4e_9a13_a648102ae665_9a5edc369d.jpeg Delhi minister Kapil Mishra at Swanath Sammelan 2026 urges society to give orphaned children family, protection, and education, linking child welfare to India's 2047 vision. Kapil Mishra at Swanath Sammelan 2026: Every orphaned child deserves family, dignity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/russell-pips-norris-for-zandvoort-sprint-pole Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:47:31+05:30 Russell edges Norris by 0.041s for Zandvoort Sprint pole https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_formula_1_russell_pips_norris_to_zandvoort_sprint_pole_in_thrilling_qualifying_banner_6ff2ab3b_984c_485a_8e6d_0e25f880e4aa_de2406333f.jpeg George Russell claimed Zandvoort Sprint pole on 21 August, edging Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds with a lap of 1:11.567. Verstappen qualified sixth. Russell edges Norris by 0.041s for Zandvoort Sprint pole 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indias-mea-envoy-meets-lebanon-pm-in-beirut Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:45:55+05:30 MEA's Sripriya Ranganathan meets Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam, reviews bilateral ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mea_secretary_ranganathan_calls_on_lebanon_pm_discusses_bilateral_cooperation_banner_9bbd002d_10f6_4acb_90df_71011233c6b5_4f266795ee.jpeg MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam in Beirut on 21 August, reviewing bilateral ties and regional developments on her Egypt-Palestine-Lebanon tour. MEA's Sripriya Ranganathan meets Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam, reviews bilateral ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-uk-25th-dcg-reviews-defence-roadmap Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:44:42+05:30 India-UK Defence Consultative Group: 25th meeting reviews Vision 2035 roadmap https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_uk_review_defence_industrial_cooperation_and_ten_year_road_map_banner_82abfda4_e261_4d8b_9c2b_9d5dcb612f24_8fb6f7f2bc.jpeg India and the UK reviewed defence industrial cooperation, Vision 2035, and the Ten-Year Roadmap at the 25th DCG meeting in New Delhi on 21 August. India-UK Defence Consultative Group: 25th meeting reviews Vision 2035 roadmap 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chouhan-gives-laptops-to-30-budhni-toppers Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:42:54+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan honours 30 students in Budhni with laptops, stresses AI skills https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_every_child_can_succeed_with_right_opportunity_shivraj_singh_chouhan_to_students_in_mps_budhni_banner_6c5e8896_fce8_4721_ad9c_9ddef0fe09ac_2a4b6b55a1.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honoured 30 meritorious students with laptops in Budhni on 21 August, and announced AI courses, a 750-bed medical college, and career counselling for Class 12 students. Shivraj Singh Chouhan honours 30 students in Budhni with laptops, stresses AI skills 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-backs-bpsc-tre-4-strikers-bjp-hits-back Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:42:16+05:30 BPSC TRE-4 protest: Tejashwi Yadav backs hunger strikers, BJP calls it political theatre https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_tejashwi_yadav_backs_tre4_protesters_bjp_hits_back_banner_9ae785bf_3021_46d0_b8b0_fff21992b026_aa6ddd2b04.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav visits Gardanibagh in Patna on 21 August to back BPSC TRE-4 hunger strikers demanding exam transparency. BJP MLA Sanjay Gupta calls it a political stunt. BPSC TRE-4 protest: Tejashwi Yadav backs hunger strikers, BJP calls it political theatre 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sinner-draper-out-of-us-open-with-injuries Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:35:14+05:30 Sinner, Draper withdraw from US Open 2026 with injuries https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sinner_draper_withdraw_from_us_open_due_to_injury_banner_3b7347c4_25a5_4c45_87a7_df1e9e32e8a2_ada102466f.jpeg World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdraws from the 2026 US Open with a right knee injury, joining Jack Draper on the sidelines and further disrupting the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry. Sinner, Draper withdraw from US Open 2026 with injuries 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/109-member-japan-delegation-heads-to-kashi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T22:17:51+05:30 109-member Japanese delegation visits Kashi on August 22 to boost India-Japan investment ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_japanese_delegation_arrives_in_kashi_to_boost_investment_cultural_ties_banner_6b7e490e_127d_4fec_8c47_2660de0ce2d3_c9c5505242.jpeg A 109-member Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki arrives in Varanasi on 22 August for a two-day visit covering investment, clean energy, and cultural exchange. 109-member Japanese delegation visits Kashi on August 22 to boost India-Japan investment ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/chirravuri-thomas-top-5-at-adventhealth Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:56:47+05:30 Chirravuri 9-under 63, Thomas 8-under 64 at AdventHealth Championship https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chirravuri_is_fourth_and_thomas_fifth_at_adventhealth_championship_banner_ccaa185d_118b_4cbc_b417_de1c5f4b88de_b5532330d1.jpeg Mahanth Chirravuri fires career-best 9-under 63 to sit fourth, while India's Rayhan Thomas cards 8-under 64 for fifth at the AdventHealth Championship in Kansas City. Chirravuri 9-under 63, Thomas 8-under 64 at AdventHealth Championship 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/brics-youth-delegates-tour-statue-of-unity Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:54:12+05:30 BRICS youth delegates visit Statue of Unity, learn Sardar Patel's legacy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_brics_youth_delegates_explore_statue_of_unity_learn_about_sardar_patels_life_banner_2aa87cde_18b4_48ce_a9fd_e90f7cd3e38e_70c1992b3c.jpeg BRICS youth delegates visited the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on 20 August, learning about Sardar Patel's legacy as part of India's BRICS Chairship youth summit in Gandhinagar. BRICS youth delegates visit Statue of Unity, learn Sardar Patel's legacy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktr-kavitha-corner-rahul-on-telangana-students Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:51:47+05:30 KTR, Kavitha slam Rahul Gandhi's silence on Telangana student lathi-charge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ktr_kavitha_question_rahul_gandhis_silence_on_brutalities_in_telangana_banner_777ee8cc_13de_46aa_9624_0c5c3fbeb7b7_9d4f88d3d9.jpeg BRS's KTR and TRS's Kavitha challenge Rahul Gandhi to explain his silence on alleged Congress police brutality against students in Telangana, citing the Mahabubabad lathi-charge incident of 19 August. KTR, Kavitha slam Rahul Gandhi's silence on Telangana student lathi-charge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/modi-policy-must-serve-future-not-just-headlines Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:45:59+05:30 PM Modi: Political decisions must serve present and future, not just headlines https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_political_decisions_must_transform_nation_to_serve_both_present_and_future_pm_modi_banner_3d513b62_4081_4838_9e40_13436db6474e_50347e79f5.jpeg PM Modi at the ET World Leaders Forum says real progress comes from ground-level impact, not electoral headlines. Over 50 lakh families enrolled in PM Surya Ghar; ₹22,000 crore disbursed. PM Modi: Political decisions must serve present and future, not just headlines 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-asks-cas-to-help-fix-karnatakas-revenue-gaps Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:44:39+05:30 Karnataka CM Shivakumar calls on CAs to help boost state revenue without taxing businesses https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_shivakumar_urges_cas_to_advise_karnataka_govt_on_boosting_revenue_collection_banner_15814322_3909_4055_92aa_7cf496826c90_3e5d6763f8.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar urged chartered accountants at an ICAI conference in Bengaluru on 21 August to advise the state on boosting revenue and plugging leakages without burdening businesses. Karnataka CM Shivakumar calls on CAs to help boost state revenue without taxing businesses 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-jails-rru-ink-mou-for-prison-mental-health Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:43:23+05:30 MP Jail dept, RRU sign MoU to boost prison mental health care https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rru_mp_jail_dept_sign_mou_to_strengthen_prison_mental_health_services_banner_8eab4a92_5ca8_4d9a_bbe6_c699f53caab0_10ecc7ec8d.jpeg MP Prison Department and Rashtriya Raksha University sign MoU on 20 August to set up Psychosocial Care Centres in state jails and launch structured mental health training for correctional staff. MP Jail dept, RRU sign MoU to boost prison mental health care 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-orders-birth-cert-reverification-2021-26 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:42:50+05:30 Bengal birth certificates 2021-2026: BJP govt orders reverification amid fake document claims https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_govt_orders_reverification_of_birth_certificates_issued_between_2021_to_2026_banner_df49a19a_c39c_42e3_881e_5605ad5d3455_242b06fb12.jpeg West Bengal's BJP government orders reverification of birth certificates issued between 2021 and 2026, citing fake document irregularities flagged during the ECI's pre-election voter roll exercise. Bengal birth certificates 2021-2026: BJP govt orders reverification amid fake document claims 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/upsssc-picks-50-junior-assistants-for-up-dept Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:42:12+05:30 UPSSSC Junior Assistant results 2025: 50 selected for Industrial Development Department https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upsssc_declares_junior_assistant_results_50_selected_banner_381991c9_e8ce_4e19_a29e_5bba1bf70d01_ef8cd3b904.jpeg UPSSSC declares Junior Assistant results for UP's Industrial Development Department; 50 of 54 vacancies filled with category-wise cut-offs released on 21 August. UPSSSC Junior Assistant results 2025: 50 selected for Industrial Development Department 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-ropeways-cross-47-lakh-pilgrims-in-2025-26 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:42:08+05:30 Gujarat ropeways log 47.32 lakh pilgrims in 2025-26 at Girnar, Pavagadh, Ambaji https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_over_47_lakh_pilgrims_use_girnar_pavagadh_and_ambaji_ropeways_in_2025_26_banner_b64ee05e_ae13_4cce_bf06_1794d616dae9_daeccc56bd.jpeg Gujarat's Udan Khatola ropeways at Girnar, Pavagadh and Ambaji served 47.32 lakh pilgrims in 2025-26, with Pavagadh leading at 23.43 lakh visitors. Gujarat ropeways log 47.32 lakh pilgrims in 2025-26 at Girnar, Pavagadh, Ambaji 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/thanedar-moves-to-block-ices-shock-glove-buy Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:35:32+05:30 Shri Thanedar leads push to block ICE's $20 million electric-shock glove plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_indian_origin_us_lawmaker_shri_thanedar_calls_to_block_ice_shock_gloves_banner_da23bf8f_e2da_4010_9252_544480d5cec8_58e56cede4.jpeg Congressman Shri Thanedar and two House Democrats demand the Trump administration stop ICE's plan to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves, citing injury and death risks. Shri Thanedar leads push to block ICE's $20 million electric-shock glove plan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/pakistan-crumble-as-england-win-headingley-test Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:34:14+05:30 Pakistan bowled out for 135, lose by innings and 103 runs in Headingley Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistan_crumble_for_135_to_suffer_innings_defeat_against_england_in_first_test_banner_d8559618_6b3c_496e_81f8_347b51c113d1_6b4c75dbac.jpeg Pakistan collapsed for 135 in their second innings at Headingley on 21 August, losing by an innings and 103 runs to England inside three days. Robinson finished with 8/80 as England top the series 1-0. Pakistan bowled out for 135, lose by innings and 103 runs in Headingley Test 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-maps-27-arunachal-sites-rebuffs-china Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:32:32+05:30 China's Arunachal renaming fails as India maps 27 locations ahead of BRICS https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maps_cannot_substitute_facts_chinas_renaming_game_fails_ahead_of_brics_summit_banner_f600623b_7dee_4045_bd26_1fd3ab3f696d_94782ad0e7.jpeg India's Survey of India standardised 27 Arunachal Pradesh locations on 7 August, countering China's sixth renaming batch. Tensions surface ahead of BRICS Summit on 12-13 September in New Delhi. China's Arunachal renaming fails as India maps 27 locations ahead of BRICS 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/modi-pli-drew-indian-rupee25-lakh-crore-made-14-lakh-jobs Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:32:29+05:30 PLI scheme draws ₹2.5 lakh crore investment, ₹22 lakh crore output: PM Modi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_moved_from_production_linked_punishment_to_incentivising_production_through_pli_pm_modi_banner_d133651e_16e3_4ba5_bdad_064cbdf603f8_ec54c8faa3.jpeg PM Modi says PLI scheme has generated ₹2.5 lakh crore in investment and ₹22 lakh crore in output, created 14 lakh jobs, and driven ₹15 lakh crore in exports. PLI scheme draws ₹2.5 lakh crore investment, ₹22 lakh crore output: PM Modi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/nepal-india-agree-on-border-cctv-surveillance Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:31:40+05:30 Nepal-India border security: CCTV, tech surveillance agreed at 14th JWG meet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nepal_and_india_agree_to_enhance_security_surveillance_at_sensitive_locations_along_border_banner_ed316ba1_07f4_4639_92bf_ed770eea7c46_013ebdb332.jpeg Nepal and India agreed to deploy CCTV and advanced surveillance at border hotspots after the 14th JWG on Border Management concluded in Dehradun on 21 August. Nepal-India border security: CCTV, tech surveillance agreed at 14th JWG meet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-shuts-33-polluting-units-in-2026-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:31:36+05:30 Delhi govt shuts 33 units, fines 44 in crackdown on 106 polluting industries https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_govt_cracks_down_against_106_industrial_units_for_violating_pollution_norms_banner_7fcccc4c_62e7_4324_9c43_dded03259266_f4f305562a.jpeg Delhi govt inspected 2,011 industrial units between January–July 2026, found 106 non-compliant. 33 units shut, 44 fined under environmental compensation norms. Delhi govt shuts 33 units, fines 44 in crackdown on 106 polluting industries 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/22-indian-seafarers-safe-after-somalia-hijack Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:26:39+05:30 Somalia piracy: 22 Indian seafarers safe after two ships hijacked https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kenya_indian_mission_confirms_seafarers_safe_after_somalia_hijack_banner_bfb8ffe6_cd17_4aec_9e48_981c68c25855_242138e8f4.jpeg India confirms all 22 Indian seafarers aboard hijacked MT Sibu and MV Lutuf off Somalia are reportedly safe. MEA and Indian High Commission in Kenya are in active contact with authorities. Somalia piracy: 22 Indian seafarers safe after two ships hijacked 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rewa-floods-4000-displaced-dy-cm-reviews-camps Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:23:50+05:30 Rewa floods: 4,000+ displaced, Dy CM reviews relief camps after 3-day rain https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_rewa_battles_rain_fury_dy_cm_reviews_relief_camps_banner_0bcabd10_d815_4cd6_b1ca_2dc902ed833f_8b5e30b1b8.jpeg Rewa district floods: 4,000+ displaced after 3 days of heavy rain in Madhya Pradesh. Dy CM Rajendra Shukla reviews relief camps; 300+ villages waterlogged in Teonthar tehsil. Rewa floods: 4,000+ displaced, Dy CM reviews relief camps after 3-day rain 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jpsc-row-clashes-erupt-in-ranchi-protest Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:23:46+05:30 JPSC exam row: Scuffle erupts between students and police in Ranchi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jharkhand_scuffle_breaks_out_between_protesters_and_police_banner_848053f7_9ae5_41b8_a849_b5797b72e47b_84f33397ac.jpeg Students clashed with police in Ranchi on 21 August while protesting the Jharkhand High Court's stay on JPSC exam cancellations. A JMM worker allegedly assaulted a female protester. JPSC exam row: Scuffle erupts between students and police in Ranchi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/baloch-groups-condemn-pakistan-raids-disappearances Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:22:45+05:30 Baloch rights groups condemn Pakistani forces over Karachi raids, enforced disappearances https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rights_group_condemns_raids_detention_disappearances_of_baloch_civilians_by_pakistani_forces_banner_681358d4_813e_413f_b2ea_b1ff3784ff24_2e0e135212.jpeg Rights groups condemn Pakistani forces over Baloch raids and enforced disappearances in Karachi. Teacher Hatim Baloch's body recovered in Panjgur after alleged forced disappearance. Baloch rights groups condemn Pakistani forces over Karachi raids, enforced disappearances 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assams-next-infrastructure-leap-cm-himanta-sarma Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:19:38+05:30 Assam CM Himanta Sarma flags next infrastructure leap after 5-year push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_gears_up_for_next_infrastructure_leap_cm_himanta_sarma_banner_50e57b4f_49b8_4763_aa46_1bedbb4d2ff9_298fdec90c.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma signals the state's next infrastructure push, citing 552 km of roads, a 1,300 MW storage project, and IIM Guwahati's first MBA batch. Assam CM Himanta Sarma flags next infrastructure leap after 5-year push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/cbi-nabs-fugitive-after-23-years-on-the-run Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:16:21+05:30 CBI arrests Proclaimed Offender Roop Singh after 23 years on the run https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cbi_arrests_proclaimed_offender_absconding_for_23_years_banner_2b322381_3d34_4b09_82b4_800f606da79a_060e94e957.jpeg CBI arrests Proclaimed Offender Roop Singh, absconding for 23 years, in a 1998 Maharashtra goods misappropriation case worth ₹9 lakh. Co-accused Arjun Singh was arrested in November 2025. CBI arrests Proclaimed Offender Roop Singh after 23 years on the run 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/un-warns-of-al-qaeda-cell-threat-in-bangladesh Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:16:19+05:30 UN flags al-Qaeda threat in Bangladesh as extremism surges under BNP rule https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_un_warning_on_al_qaeda_comes_amid_renewed_extremist_activities_in_bangladesh_banner_10818e22_8ae6_4627_8673_24a54081c3a7_35cc403a34.jpeg UN Security Council warns of al-Qaeda's bid to set up a terror cell in Bangladesh as extremist activity surges post-Hasina. BNP government faces pressure to act. UN flags al-Qaeda threat in Bangladesh as extremism surges under BNP rule 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/fadnavis-orders-maha-csr-authority-proposal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:16:17+05:30 Maha CSR Authority: Fadnavis orders proposal for unified CSR fund body in Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maha_csr_authority_proposed_for_fund_utilisation_cm_fadnavis_banner_403116a3_e7b2_42aa_bb68_d19ecbfde19e_50dbb120ba.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis directs officials to draft a proposal for the 'Maha CSR Authority' to centralise, monitor, and transparently deploy CSR funds across Maharashtra. Maha CSR Authority: Fadnavis orders proposal for unified CSR fund body in Maharashtra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/odisha-reshuffles-six-senior-ips-officers Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:16:13+05:30 Odisha IPS reshuffle 2025: Six senior officers get new postings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_odisha_govt_reshuffles_six_senior_ips_officers_banner_53ac8226_ee9f_473a_a75d_13f8e30a89b3_8229e8803a.jpeg Odisha reshuffles six senior IPS officers on 21 August 2025, with new postings across EOW, STF, Intelligence, and range commands. First major reshuffle under new DGP Vinaytosh Mishra. Odisha IPS reshuffle 2025: Six senior officers get new postings 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/gujarat-police-hackathon-100-startups-battle-cybercrime Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:16:09+05:30 Gujarat Police hackathon draws 100+ startups, 1,500 students to fight cybercrime https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_gujarat_police_turns_to_startups_students_for_solutions_to_emerging_cyber_threats_banner_8d413d04_e8cf_418b_97af_8b0724142797_2220e166e9.jpeg Gujarat Police's KANAD S.H.I.E.L.D. 2026 hackathon in Ahmedabad drew 100+ startups and 1,500 students from 16 states to develop cybercrime-fighting solutions on 19–20 August. Gujarat Police hackathon draws 100+ startups, 1,500 students to fight cybercrime 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-flags-pakistan-military-budget-oversight-gaps Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:11:45+05:30 US report flags civilian oversight gaps in Pakistan military budget https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_report_flags_gaps_in_civilian_oversight_of_pakistans_military_spending_banner_831863e9_cb8a_4208_920a_1af7fe65d9bc_91f9df1785.jpeg US State Department's 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report flags major gaps in civilian oversight of Pakistan's military budget, which has surged 17.6%25 to PKR 3 trillion for 2026–27. US report flags civilian oversight gaps in Pakistan military budget 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-sets-ict-agenda-at-brics-meet-in-pune Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:11:20+05:30 BRICS 2026: India launches ICT track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform' in Pune https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_rolls_out_ict_track_theme_at_brics_meet_banner_a8b22095_7c60_4e45_b362_f7cb6cf677d4_3585a8b254.jpeg India's ICT track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform for a Resilient Future' launched at the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune on 21 August 2026. BRICS 2026: India launches ICT track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform' in Pune 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/womens-asia-cup-2026-uae-thailand-squads-set Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:05:37+05:30 Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza leads UAE, Chaiwai captains Thailand https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_womens_asia_cup_2026_esha_oza_to_lead_uae_chaiwai_named_thailand_skipper_banner_8055e427_ce82_4863_a8d3_191709a6067c_0aaafcbe88.jpeg Women's Asia Cup 2026 begins 28 August in Dubai; Esha Oza captains UAE and Naruemol Chaiwai leads Thailand in the eight-team tournament hosted for the first time by UAE. Women's Asia Cup 2026: Esha Oza leads UAE, Chaiwai captains Thailand 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/udp-demands-ksu-leaders-release-after-shillong-violence Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:04:49+05:30 Shillong violence: UDP demands release of KSU leaders, urges dialogue https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shillong_violence_udp_urges_govt_to_release_students_body_leaders_banner_39346fae_f4ce_4893_9e30_616a3cd81a32_908e6f7428.jpeg Shillong violence: UDP demands immediate release of KSU leaders arrested after 19 August rally, urges Meghalaya govt to open dialogue and de-escalate tensions. Shillong violence: UDP demands release of KSU leaders, urges dialogue 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bihar-police-orders-inspector-to-constable-reshuffle Nation Press en 2026-08-21T21:04:45+05:30 Bihar Police launches major reshuffle from Inspector to Constable rank https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_police_to_begin_large_scale_personnel_transfers_banner_0b5d98c6_9570_4aa3_9d39_715b55953a4e_3a909c3f20.jpeg Bihar Police Headquarters orders large-scale transfers from Inspector to Constable rank under the 2022 Amendment Act, with a cut-off date of 31 August 2026. Bihar Police launches major reshuffle from Inspector to Constable rank 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gandhis-sit-in-forces-delhi-pellet-gun-fir Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:58:42+05:30 Delhi Police FIR on pellet gun complaint: Congress says probe basis established https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_basis_established_for_probe_into_police_action_congress_after_fir_on_pellet_gun_complaint_banner_0d032404_6bdf_48ef_9077_1e90fd701f63_f71a0d6df5.jpeg Delhi Police registered an FIR on pellet gun victim Sahil Lochab's complaint after Rahul Gandhi's 7-hour sit-in. Congress says probe basis into July 20 Parliament march excesses now established. Delhi Police FIR on pellet gun complaint: Congress says probe basis established 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-bomb-finds-fuel-neo-jmb-fears Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:56:23+05:30 Bangladesh bomb recoveries near Dhaka fuel Neo-JMB militant regrouping fears https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bdesh_series_of_bomb_recoveries_explosions_near_dhaka_raise_fear_of_militant_regrouping_banner_32ae04c2_b2d1_4c33_a22b_af25e702c810_51f844f9d2.jpeg Bangladesh recovers 16 explosives near Dhaka in two weeks, with investigators linking incidents to Neo-JMB militants. Officials warn of possible coordinated sabotage plans. Bangladesh bomb recoveries near Dhaka fuel Neo-JMB militant regrouping fears 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cci-fines-agro-associations-for-cartelisation Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:56:14+05:30 CCI fines agro input associations, individuals for cartelisation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cci_fines_agro_input_associations_for_cartelisation_banner_02fd5d7d_678d_4bdd_b97e_813e62726ac2_45debb1d2a.jpeg CCI fines AIDA, AIWA, and individuals for cartelisation on 21 August, with penalties ranging up to Rs 4,98,903. A separate case penalises Rekha Agencies and SS Marketing for bid rigging in a Himachal Pradesh tyre tender. CCI fines agro input associations, individuals for cartelisation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-defence-pact-but-sailors-left-unprotected Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:54:17+05:30 Pakistan signs Mecca defence pact, but three of its sailors die in Houthi attack https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_pakistan_signs_high_profile_defence_pacts_but_fails_to_protect_its_own_seafarers_report_banner_21467f8d_e91a_4500_a7fa_30964328ac70_fe4c86e8e1.jpeg Three Pakistani sailors died in a Houthi missile attack on vessel Tihamah in Bab el-Mandeb — just days after Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan signs Mecca defence pact, but three of its sailors die in Houthi attack 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-dgp-sounds-festive-season-high-alert Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:53:54+05:30 Odisha DGP orders festive season high alert, targets organised crime https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_odisha_dgp_orders_high_alert_ahead_of_festive_season_banner_e79ca474_0fcd_4b54_bf34_6bebcfee26ab_513fee1555.jpeg Odisha DGP Vinaytosh Mishra orders state-wide high alert ahead of festive season, directing crackdown on organised crime, cybercrime, and illegal activities from August to November. Odisha DGP orders festive season high alert, targets organised crime 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-rifles-chief-flags-social-media-threat Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:52:29+05:30 Assam Rifles chief warns youth on social media weaponisation in Northeast https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_rifles_chief_cautions_youth_against_malicious_social_media_campaigns_banner_57fcf265_50ff_4ab9_860f_be561e1ceeae_916d5a1c4d.jpeg Assam Rifles DG Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera warned youth against malicious social media campaigns at the Maj Bob Khathing Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on 21 August. Assam Rifles chief warns youth on social media weaponisation in Northeast 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/annpurna-devi-reviews-mission-shakti-in-kolkata Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:51:52+05:30 Mission Shakti: Annpurna Devi chairs MP panel meet in Kolkata on women's safety https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_union_minister_annpurna_devi_leads_discussion_on_womens_safety_empowerment_banner_7b4e44f2_81e2_435f_9c34_c38e40f6abb7_9b538e00c3.jpeg Union Minister Annpurna Devi chaired a parliamentary panel meet in Kolkata on 21 August to review Mission Shakti schemes; 991 One Stop Centres have aided over 15.20 lakh women. Mission Shakti: Annpurna Devi chairs MP panel meet in Kolkata on women's safety 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-gets-15th-medical-college-in-bongaigaon Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:51:48+05:30 Bongaigaon Medical College gets Centre nod, Assam now has 1,925 MBBS seats https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_bongaigaon_medical_college_gets_nod_to_admit_students_banner_71caaa5c_2975_4d4e_a63a_6cb5b88f19cc_5a5978c62f.jpeg Bongaigaon Medical College gets Centre approval for 100 MBBS seats, becoming Assam's 15th medical college and taking the state's total MBBS count to 1,925. Bongaigaon Medical College gets Centre nod, Assam now has 1,925 MBBS seats 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tripura-cm-launches-virtual-classes-for-240-schools Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:51:45+05:30 Tripura CM Manik Saha launches virtual classrooms for 240 remote schools in Agartala https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_concentration_perseverance_keys_to_success_tripura_cm_banner_5f09b82f_eaf3_4554_a845_ed06a689dbe5_305f89f72e.jpeg Tripura CM Manik Saha launches virtual classrooms for 240 remote schools in Agartala, set to benefit 40,000 students, alongside key school infrastructure works on 21 August. Tripura CM Manik Saha launches virtual classrooms for 240 remote schools in Agartala 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-sets-95percent-central-fund-use-target Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:51:39+05:30 Fadnavis orders 95%25 utilisation of Central funds in Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prioritise_full_utilisation_of_central_funds_maha_cm_banner_6bae7a57_f5df_46ec_bf5b_b2e751166575_fd0a74d79f.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on 21 August set a 95%25 fund utilisation target for all departments, with ₹16,000–17,000 crore in central funds expected next year. Fadnavis orders 95%25 utilisation of Central funds in Maharashtra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/asim-munirs-sweep-over-all-pakistan-forces Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:49:12+05:30 Asim Munir set to command all Pakistan forces under sweeping new law https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_spotlight_on_asim_munir_as_he_rises_to_become_king_of_all_he_surveys_in_pakistan_banner_43fad68d_2ecc_44f4_84f7_ce6ed29f77e9_c3d91fcd84.jpeg Pakistan's Asim Munir is set to command all three armed services under new legislation, cementing his status as the country's most powerful figure after the National Assembly's approval. Asim Munir set to command all Pakistan forces under sweeping new law 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maharashtras-ai-farming-pilot-targets-10000-farmers Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:48:00+05:30 Maharashtra launches AI and Digital Twin Learning pilot for 10,000 farmers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maharashtra_to_implement_project_on_ai_and_digital_twin_learning_to_boost_agricultural_productivity_banner_5b6ada77_c125_4f50_9e89_ed5d41118bc7_04adce8e1f.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches AI and Digital Twin Learning pilot for 10,000 farmers, with sugarcane yields up 17.66 tons/acre and 42%25 water savings in early trials. Maharashtra launches AI and Digital Twin Learning pilot for 10,000 farmers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-oks-ai-cameras-for-prison-overhaul Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:41:27+05:30 Karnataka Cabinet clears AI cameras, signal jammers for prison modernisation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_prisons_dept_modernisation_gets_cabinet_approval_in_karnataka_banner_eb161189_16f3_4e14_8f1a_f3749baa2407_70cb9fd019.jpeg Karnataka Cabinet approves AI cameras and signal jammers for prison modernisation on 21 August, days after a mobile phone was recovered from Prajwal Revanna's cell. Karnataka Cabinet clears AI cameras, signal jammers for prison modernisation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tyagis-3-12-fires-meerut-to-dls-win Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:40:52+05:30 Kartik Tyagi's 3-12 fires Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upt20_2026_kartik_tyagis_fiery_spell_guides_meerut_mavericks_to_dls_win_over_noida_kings_banner_502564d8_437b_442b_8eb3_f2970d45ed64_a1ae86c950.jpeg Kartik Tyagi's 3-12 spell at 149 kph guides Meerut Mavericks to a 23-run DLS win over Noida Kings in UPT20 League 2026, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. Kartik Tyagi's 3-12 fires Meerut Mavericks to DLS win over Noida Kings 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/indian-rupee27-crore-drug-bust-in-manipur-six-held Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:36:15+05:30 Assam Rifles seize ₹27 crore narcotics in Manipur, six arrested https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_narcotics_worth_over_rs_27_crore_seized_in_manipur_six_held_banner_206f8c5c_8221_4faf_84e3_daa0d3bb5d69_4bea235bc0.jpeg Assam Rifles seize 90,000 Yaba tablets and 48g of heroin worth over ₹27 crore at Jiribam, Manipur on 21 August. Six arrested in joint op with Manipur Police. Assam Rifles seize ₹27 crore narcotics in Manipur, six arrested 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/liquor-car-crash-in-patna-sparks-highway-loot Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:34:08+05:30 Liquor car crash in Patna: Passersby loot bottles on Bihar highway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_liquor_laden_car_crashes_in_patna_passersby_scramble_to_pick_up_bottles_banner_cca43d23_00eb_443f_9cb8_a737235dd55b_29bde30a54.jpeg A liquor-laden car crashed on Patna's National Highway in Lodipur on 21 August, scattering IMFL bottles as passersby scrambled to collect them, defying Bihar's prohibition law. Liquor car crash in Patna: Passersby loot bottles on Bihar highway 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-russia-defence-talks-map-2027-roadmap Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:32:42+05:30 India-Russia armed forces talks: Working Group meets in New Delhi to chart 2027 defence roadmap https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_russia_discuss_ways_to_increase_armed_forces_interaction_at_working_group_meeting_banner_5d20424a_6701_4993_b62a_c234a4194544_2cd33bd783.jpeg India and Russia met in New Delhi on 20–21 August to expand armed forces interaction, reviewing 2025 joint activity results and outlining a defence cooperation roadmap through 2027. India-Russia armed forces talks: Working Group meets in New Delhi to chart 2027 defence roadmap 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-chief-shifts-focus-to-investor-outcomes Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:30:25+05:30 SEBI chief: Mutual fund growth must be measured by investor outcomes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_investor_outcomes_must_define_mutual_fund_industrys_next_growth_phase_sebi_chief_banner_35417513_f60c_4184_aef5_a45996d8aeb4_178a413441.jpeg SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urges mutual fund industry to measure success by investor outcomes, not just AUM. Targets doubling investors to 12 crore; MF AUM hit ₹86 lakh crore in July 2026. SEBI chief: Mutual fund growth must be measured by investor outcomes 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/satwik-chirag-exit-bwf-worlds-qf Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:26:02+05:30 Satwik-Chirag exit BWF Worlds QF, shift focus to Asian Games https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_gave_it_our_all_eyes_on_asian_games_satwik_chirag_on_bwf_worlds_loss_banner_c39568da_f781_45fd_96b3_43d13962d9a7_ffffcbe114.jpeg Satwik-Chirag exit BWF World Championships 2023 QF, losing 18-21, 9-21 to China's Liang-Wang in 36 minutes at New Delhi. Duo now targets Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Satwik-Chirag exit BWF Worlds QF, shift focus to Asian Games 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/israel-envoy-6-values-make-india-ties-unique Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:25:38+05:30 Israel envoy lists 6 core values binding India-Israel ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_israel_envoy_lists_six_core_values_that_make_relationship_with_india_special_banner_4adea791_2725_47d6_83a9_27639c190509_1b958258e6.jpeg Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar lists 6 core values — from civilisational resilience to inclusive development — that make India-Israel ties uniquely special, in a video message on X. Israel envoy lists 6 core values binding India-Israel ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/army-signs-karnataka-mou-for-soldiers-wards-fees Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:25:21+05:30 Indian Army signs MoU with Karnataka's Guru Nanak Group for soldiers' wards fee rebate https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_army_signs_fee_rebate_mou_with_karnataka_educational_group_to_help_soldiers_wards_banner_41470cbe_74ba_47cf_8ddb_4543a46be0c0_65d5cc0e37.jpeg Indian Army signs MoU with Guru Nanak Group of Institutions, Bidar, Karnataka, for tuition fee concessions to wards of serving and retired soldiers, including enhanced support for families of martyrs and disabled personnel. Indian Army signs MoU with Karnataka's Guru Nanak Group for soldiers' wards fee rebate 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fir-plea-filed-against-rahul-gandhi-over-delhi-sit-in Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:24:59+05:30 FIR complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi over Delhi sit-in protest https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_lawyer_files_complaint_seeking_fir_against_rahul_gandhi_for_unauthorised_sit_in_outside_delhi_police_station_banner_7ce31dde_6eb0_4c74_8819_a6a359917978_6c3341e41b.jpeg Advocate Sanket Gupta filed a complaint seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for an allegedly unauthorised sit-in at Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on 21 August. FIR complaint filed against Rahul Gandhi over Delhi sit-in protest 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/nepals-63000-evs-worlds-no2-by-share Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:24:46+05:30 Nepal EV registrations cross 63,000; electric cars top 70%25 of new private imports https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_over_63000_evs_registered_in_nepal_as_electric_mobility_expands_banner_acb0f1ba_5a0d_4c24_9072_f7ae81c856f1_dc473ec72e.jpeg Nepal has registered 63,280 EVs by end of FY2025-26, with electric cars comprising over 70%25 of new private four-wheeler imports — second only to Norway globally, per government data. Nepal EV registrations cross 63,000; electric cars top 70%25 of new private imports 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/uk-defence-chief-visits-indias-ndc-in-new-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:24:08+05:30 UK defence chief Jeremy Pocklington visits National Defence College in New Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_high_level_uk_delegation_visits_national_defence_college_banner_89286105_24b7_4f8d_8471_bff21bbfbf1a_be25565ab3.jpeg UK Permanent Secretary Jeremy Pocklington led a high-level defence delegation to India's National Defence College in New Delhi on 21 August to strengthen senior-level military ties. UK defence chief Jeremy Pocklington visits National Defence College in New Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/vance-trump-inherited-biden-debt-bomb Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:22:57+05:30 VP Vance: Trump Inherited Biden's Debt Bomb, Has a Fix https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_vp_vance_trump_inherited_bidens_debt_bomb_has_a_fix_5938ed80_a5b5_4a70_afc7_4a81bfa1ddb5_e63fb8eebe.jpeg VP JD Vance says the Trump administration inherited a 'debt bomb' from Biden and has a plan to grow the economy faster than the debt accumulates. VP Vance: Trump Inherited Biden's Debt Bomb, Has a Fix 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pezeshkian-end-war-now-iran-in-strength Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:21:40+05:30 Pezeshkian: Iran in 'position of strength', better to end war now https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pezeshkian_says_better_to_end_war_now_as_iran_in_position_of_strength_banner_4f0ed803_2f59_41a2_aa67_2391011c677b_5c5b98b60a.jpeg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says ending the war now is better as Iran holds a 'position of power and dignity.' The 60-day US-Iran MoU negotiation window has lapsed with no final deal. Pezeshkian: Iran in 'position of strength', better to end war now 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gandhi-fir-needed-home-ministry-nod Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:21:39+05:30 Rahul Gandhi: Home Ministry had to clear Sahil's FIR https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rahul_gandhi_home_ministry_had_to_clear_sahils_fir_af8eb4dc_8606_4ab1_9f27_210370b8fb83_2b0ce15040.jpeg Rahul Gandhi says Sahil's FIR required Home Ministry clearance, accusing the Centre of throttling access to justice in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi: Home Ministry had to clear Sahil's FIR 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-demands-fir-pellet-gun-case Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:20:32+05:30 Rahul Gandhi demands FIR in pellet gun case, targets Modi-Shah https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rahul_gandhi_demands_fir_in_pellet_gun_case_targets_modi_shah_593a22ad_5156_4e81_9e90_7efd83d48983_5a97bdb4ff.jpeg Rahul Gandhi demands FIR registration in the Sahil pellet gun case, accusing Modi and Shah of denying justice to peacefully protesting youth. Rahul Gandhi demands FIR in pellet gun case, targets Modi-Shah 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/paytm-tightens-esop-vesting-on-performance Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:17:51+05:30 Paytm revises ESOP framework to tie vesting tightly to performance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_paytm_revises_esop_framework_links_future_vesting_more_closely_to_performance_stock_option_pool_remains_unchanged_banner_1043f5a2_ec5a_4742_aea5_7fb88089b2ce_6b0dc5bff4.jpeg Paytm's One 97 Communications proposes performance-linked ESOP vesting under a graded system, with 2.67 crore options pending grant. Pool size and vesting timelines unchanged. Paytm revises ESOP framework to tie vesting tightly to performance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/udan-gets-indian-rupee28840-crore-in-next-phase-push Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:11:41+05:30 UDAN next phase gets ₹28,840 crore allocation to boost regional air connectivity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_centre_investing_rs_28840_crore_to_expand_udan_scheme_ram_mohan_naidu_banner_88a7ab50_c762_4e5c_8cbe_709e98c69ec5_e331666799.jpeg India's UDAN scheme gets ₹28,840 crore for its next phase, tripling past decade's aviation outlay. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced the push at Mysuru. UDAN next phase gets ₹28,840 crore allocation to boost regional air connectivity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hyderabad-land-hits-indian-rupee264-cracre-record Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:09:05+05:30 Hyderabad land auction hits ₹264 crore per acre, shatters city record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_new_record_in_hyderabad_real_estate_as_one_acre_fetches_rs_264_crore_banner_b2ee68fa_30a2_4bc2_98ac_788ddd76242e_2f685da6b9.jpeg Hyderabad's Raidurg land auction fetches ₹264 crore per acre on 21 August, a 50.9%25 premium over reserve price, shattering the previous record of ₹237 crore set in May. Hyderabad land auction hits ₹264 crore per acre, shatters city record 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anna-faris-quit-drinking-for-mental-health Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:08:35+05:30 Anna Faris quit drinking to fight depression and perimenopause https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anna_faris_reveals_she_has_quite_drinking_for_mental_health_banner_96700db7_67d8_483a_ab9b_68376c07e7f1_7b5a63a9ff.jpeg Anna Faris reveals she quit drinking after finding a link between alcohol and depression, and started HRT to manage perimenopause symptoms that fuelled her mental health struggles. Anna Faris quit drinking to fight depression and perimenopause 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karajol-flags-karnataka-vdvk-gaps-indian-rupee9-cr-delay Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:04:39+05:30 Karnataka tribal welfare: BJP MP Karajol flags VDVK gaps, ₹9.01 crore fund delay https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bjp_mp_raises_tribal_welfare_issues_concerning_ktaka_at_parliamentary_panel_meeting_banner_48fb1b3e_7854_4907_96b4_0a3aef6bcf33_255fdbfeda.jpeg BJP MP Govind Karajol flags 71 stalled VDVKs, ₹9.01 crore pending funds, and 2.62 lakh Forest Rights Act rejections in Karnataka at Parliamentary panel meet. Karnataka tribal welfare: BJP MP Karajol flags VDVK gaps, ₹9.01 crore fund delay 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/amit-shah-backs-new-criminal-laws-in-kolkata Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:04:05+05:30 New criminal laws tech-driven, victim-centric: Amit Shah in Kolkata https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_new_criminal_laws_are_transparent_tech_driven_hm_amit_shah_banner_e1d56384_7bc9_4d9d_8c0d_29342ccaf582_cd7cab66a8.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah calls BNS, BNSS, and BSA more transparent and victim-centric than colonial-era laws, while attacking TMC for delaying their rollout in West Bengal. New criminal laws tech-driven, victim-centric: Amit Shah in Kolkata 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/blr-airports-mango-exports-soar-33percent-in-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T20:00:22+05:30 Bengaluru airport sees 33%25 mango export surge, ships 2.63 mn pieces to 38 nations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengaluru_airport_records_33_pc_growth_in_mango_handling_ships_2_63_million_pieces_to_38_global_destinations_banner_f68675cd_8c0b_4c08_a073_ef8f463ed93c_876de8c147.jpeg Bengaluru's BLR Airport logged 33%25 growth in mango handling in Apr–Jul 2026, shipping 2.63 mn pieces to 38 countries. UDF revision takes effect 1 September 2026. Bengaluru airport sees 33%25 mango export surge, ships 2.63 mn pieces to 38 nations 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/2027-ashes-northern-snub-bizarre-butcher Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:59:49+05:30 2027 Ashes venue snub of Headingley, Old Trafford 'bizarre', says Butcher https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_exclusion_of_northern_venues_for_2027_ashes_bizarre_says_mark_butcher_banner_e1cf54d9_a8fd_4435_846a_031e931a2729_c1e60039da.jpeg Mark Butcher calls the ECB's decision to exclude Headingley and Old Trafford from the 2027 men's Ashes schedule 'extraordinary' and 'bizarre', with Harry Brook also expressing disappointment. 2027 Ashes venue snub of Headingley, Old Trafford 'bizarre', says Butcher 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/22-indians-on-ships-hijacked-by-somali-pirates Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:59:14+05:30 22 Indians on hijacked vessels off Somalia coast, MEA confirms all safe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_22_indian_citizens_on_board_two_foreign_flagged_vessels_hijacked_by_somali_pirates_banner_f09f40b0_d058_460d_a4e5_0ab1e49574dc_be79c078a9.jpeg MEA confirms 22 Indian nationals are on two hijacked vessels off Somalia — 16 on MT Sibu 1 in Gulf of Aden, 6 on MV Lutuf near Puntland. All reported safe. 22 Indians on hijacked vessels off Somalia coast, MEA confirms all safe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cyberabad-police-defend-no-arrest-in-mp-son-crash Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:59:10+05:30 Hyderabad car crash: Cyberabad Police defend no-arrest call in MP's son case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_police_defend_decision_not_to_arrest_mps_son_in_hyderabad_car_accident_case_banner_140b1212_0d02_4c34_82e1_1340ef93b953_19563b9430.jpeg Cyberabad Police defend not arresting Jana Sena MP's son in Hyderabad Aston Martin crash that killed Bharathi Mukhi, 26, citing Supreme Court guidelines on arrest. Hyderabad car crash: Cyberabad Police defend no-arrest call in MP's son case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnatakas-indian-rupee2500-crore-adb-school-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:55:40+05:30 Karnataka signs ₹2,500 crore ADB deal to upgrade 500 public schools by 2030 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_rs_2500_crore_adb_backed_project_to_develop_500_kps_schools_banner_8ac0de9f_4f02_4914_b37f_394f03d69f88_e992be6147.jpeg Karnataka signs ₹2,500 crore ADB-backed deal to upgrade 500 public schools by 2030, with CM Shivakumar present. ADB funds ₹1,750 crore; state contributes ₹750 crore. Karnataka signs ₹2,500 crore ADB deal to upgrade 500 public schools by 2030 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/paytms-indian-rupee1686-cr-unspent-ipo-funds-seek-new-mandate Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:52:21+05:30 Paytm's ₹1,686 crore unused IPO funds: Shareholders to vote on flexible deployment by March 2029 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_paytms_unused_rs_1686_crore_ipo_funds_signal_operating_discipline_seeks_flexibility_to_deploy_across_growth_plans_banner_3764eb27_95cb_4f43_aaac_868f3bbe1818_4b94e43136.jpeg Paytm has ₹1,686 crore of IPO proceeds unspent nearly five years post-listing and seeks shareholder nod to redeploy funds flexibly by March 2029. AGM vote set for 15 September 2026. Paytm's ₹1,686 crore unused IPO funds: Shareholders to vote on flexible deployment by March 2029 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jessica-simpsons-netflix-doc-lands-in-2027 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:49:24+05:30 Jessica Simpson Netflix documentary 2027: life, career, and comeback https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jessica_simpson_to_feature_in_new_documentary_touching_up_on_her_life_and_career_banner_37ad93ae_5936_4407_93aa_397eda2f69bd_117ba559ec.jpeg Jessica Simpson's Netflix documentary, directed by BAFTA nominee Joe Pearlman, streams in 2027. It covers her 20M+ record sales, fashion empire, sobriety, and musical comeback. Jessica Simpson Netflix documentary 2027: life, career, and comeback 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/cm-yadav-orders-tikamgarh-jobs-roadmap Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:48:59+05:30 Tikamgarh development roadmap: CM Mohan Yadav orders jobs push via local skills https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_asks_officials_to_turn_tikamgarhs_local_potential_into_jobs_and_income_banner_4bc7a7ce_1455_432c_9f3a_16b362fcc443_b3ac51fef5.jpeg Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav orders a development roadmap for Tikamgarh, targeting jobs via local crafts, livestock, and tourism. District Registrar suspended for cooperative bank negligence. Tikamgarh development roadmap: CM Mohan Yadav orders jobs push via local skills 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/aap-slams-hooda-over-sajjan-kumar-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:48:10+05:30 AAP Punjab slams Deepender Hooda over Sajjan Kumar 'role model' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_deepender_hoodas_statement_on_sajjan_kumar_disgusting_says_punjab_aap_banner_401cbfd8_7771_44fa_8256_abbb56ba5c0e_37df392f28.jpeg AAP Punjab MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal demands Deepender Hooda's expulsion from Congress after Hooda reportedly called 1984 massacre accused Sajjan Kumar his 'role model.' AAP Punjab slams Deepender Hooda over Sajjan Kumar 'role model' remark 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/mp-transfers-32-ias-officers-in-reshuffle Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:47:32+05:30 MP govt transfers 32 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_govt_transfers_32_ias_officers_in_administrative_reshuffle_banner_d8054e73_5377_4f80_8eec_cf464daca896_626bc8da6c.jpeg Madhya Pradesh government transfers 32 IAS officers on 21 August, reshuffling district panchayat CEOs, municipal commissioners, and secretariat roles across batches from 2016 to 2024. MP govt transfers 32 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/fakhrul-sworn-in-as-bangladeshs-23rd-president Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:43:19+05:30 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh's 23rd President https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mirza_fakhrul_takes_oath_as_23rd_president_of_bangladesh_banner_4ea81a88_5dda_4bcf_bc3e_1991e8237c8a_cfcd841599.jpeg Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh's 23rd President on 21 August in Dhaka, after winning a historic contested parliamentary vote with 255 votes, ending 34 years of unopposed elections. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh's 23rd President 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/govindas-son-debuts-in-hero-ki-horrorine Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:42:31+05:30 Yashvardan Ahuja debut film 'Hero Ki Horrorine' set for January 7, 2027 release https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govindas_son_yashvardan_ahuja_debut_film_hero_ki_horrorine_produced_by_ektaa_r_kapoor_to_release_on_january_7_2027_banner_b359abb2_0b11_4da2_99ad_39ea934ad99e_cc9cee89e7.jpeg Yashvardan Ahuja, Govinda's son, makes his Hindi film debut in 'Hero Ki Horrorine', releasing on 7 January 2027. Directed by Sajid Khan, produced by Ektaa R. Kapoor. Yashvardan Ahuja debut film 'Hero Ki Horrorine' set for January 7, 2027 release 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/speaker-gupta-takes-parliament-to-du-law-students Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:41:43+05:30 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta engages DU law students on Parliamentary democracy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_assembly_speaker_vijender_gupta_interacts_with_dus_law_students_banner_9439f1a8_7292_40a5_a983_f453d70f4cf0_9678b2be7f.jpeg Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met DU law students on 21 August under the Youth Outreach Programme, discussing Parliamentary procedure, democratic institutions, and legislative traditions. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta engages DU law students on Parliamentary democracy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dan-bentley-joins-coventry-city-from-wolves Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:39:16+05:30 Dan Bentley joins Coventry City from Wolves on two-year deal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_coventry_city_sign_goalkeeper_dan_bentley_from_wolves_on_two_year_deal_banner_43d8ac8c_bde0_46d1_a0a9_393a974c7e04_bc58777d58.jpeg Coventry City sign goalkeeper Dan Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old brings Premier League experience and two Player of the Year awards. Dan Bentley joins Coventry City from Wolves on two-year deal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/valmiki-scam-shivakumar-vs-ashoka-in-floor-war Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:38:21+05:30 Valmiki scam: Shivakumar calls for debate, Ashoka vows BJP agitation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tribal_welfare_scam_shivakumar_seeks_debate_ashoka_vows_to_fight_banner_8cf4ec3d_de64_4cb2_87e5_5b5264f1fdf3_11c8da86d0.jpeg Valmiki scam: Karnataka CM Shivakumar demands formal debate on Minister Nagendra's role; BJP's Ashoka alleges ₹187 crore fraud, vows continued agitation. Valmiki scam: Shivakumar calls for debate, Ashoka vows BJP agitation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cbi-chief-trains-mauritius-on-cybercrime Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:36:18+05:30 CBI Director Praveen Sood trains Mauritius FCC officers in cybercrime probes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cbi_director_praveen_sood_trains_mauritius_officers_in_cybercrime_probes_banner_5bbb2b21_8f5f_4dfb_8376_9ca3e30cf845_c19175b092.jpeg CBI Director Praveen Sood addressed Mauritius FCC officers on 21 August, closing a two-week cybercrime and financial crimes training at the CBI Academy under India's ITEC programme. CBI Director Praveen Sood trains Mauritius FCC officers in cybercrime probes 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhojshala-friday-prayers-pass-off-peacefully Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:35:48+05:30 Bhojshala ceremonies pass off peacefully in Dhar under 1,000-strong security cover https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bhojshala_ceremonies_conclude_peacefully_amid_tight_security_in_dhar_banner_79d76fef_8ec6_4d64_b9c7_201601ac44f7_54e9c76f3d.jpeg Hindu and Muslim communities completed religious observances at Bhojshala in Dhar on 21 August under 1,000-strong security cover, following Supreme Court guidelines on separate access. Bhojshala ceremonies pass off peacefully in Dhar under 1,000-strong security cover 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/harvey-legal-ai-pivots-to-chinas-kimi-k3 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:30:10+05:30 Harvey builds legal AI on China's Kimi K3 open-weight model https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_openai_backed_legal_tech_firm_pivots_to_chinese_kimi_k3_open_weight_model_05255fce_f750_430c_ae9d_8eec9f8e99e4_9ce9776912.jpeg Harvey legal AI builds Harvey Tenet on Kimi K3 open-weight model, marking a pivot from closed US AI systems to cut inference costs. Harvey builds legal AI on China's Kimi K3 open-weight model 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dihingias-63-fires-barpeta-into-apl-final Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:23:42+05:30 Saurav Mousum Dihingia's 63* steers Barpeta Braves to APL 2026 final https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sauravs_unbeaten_half_century_guides_barpeta_braves_to_assam_premier_league_final_banner_2add1ce1_5d0b_4ca1_a77e_2d93d1865a1e_fac3ac76e3.jpeg Saurav Mousum Dihingia's unbeaten 63 guides Barpeta Braves to a five-wicket win over Dibrugarh Warriors in the APL 2026 semi-final at Guwahati's ACA Stadium. Saurav Mousum Dihingia's 63* steers Barpeta Braves to APL 2026 final 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gandhis-8-hr-sit-in-gets-pellet-gun-fir-filed Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:23:23+05:30 Delhi Police file FIR in pellet gun case after Rahul Gandhi's 8-hour sit-in https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_delhi_police_register_fir_against_unknown_persons_on_pellet_gun_complaint_banner_d5a911b9_0c34_4f55_aff2_4a09327dd510_cd2288e1f7.jpeg Delhi Police registered an FIR in the pellet gun case of Sahil Lochab on 21 August after Rahul Gandhi's 8-hour sit-in at Parliament Street Police Station, New Delhi. Delhi Police file FIR in pellet gun case after Rahul Gandhi's 8-hour sit-in 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shanthanus-anniversary-tribute-to-late-dad-k-bhagyaraj Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:23:02+05:30 Shanthanu Bhagyaraj marks anniversary with tribute to late father K Bhagyaraj https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shanthanu_bhagyaraj_thank_you_dad_for_everything_you_taught_me_about_love_patience_and_what_it_means_to_build_a_life_with_someone_banner_b4381ec9_996e_4c95_a812_c9636c5555fa_59917a33c5.jpeg Shanthanu Bhagyaraj marks his wedding anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to late father K Bhagyaraj, calling it their first without Appa’s blessings in person. Shanthanu Bhagyaraj marks anniversary with tribute to late father K Bhagyaraj 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/cbi-books-rcom-md-in-indian-rupee971-crore-sbi-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:16:48+05:30 CBI files 2nd charge sheet in RCom case, ₹971 crore SBI loss alleged https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cbi_files_another_charge_sheet_in_rcom_case_over_rs_971_crore_loss_to_sbi_banner_fb84a382_fd8b_4942_814e_e348286028c3_7e03f7e19a.jpeg CBI files 2nd supplementary charge sheet in RCom case, accusing Reliance ADA Group MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala of causing ₹971 crore loss to SBI. Total accused now 20. CBI files 2nd charge sheet in RCom case, ₹971 crore SBI loss alleged 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/paradip-ports-indian-rupee427-crore-leap-capesize-ready Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:58+05:30 Paradip Port gets ₹427.80 crore upgrade: 18.5-metre deep-draft, 7 projects inaugurated https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sarbananda_sonowal_inaugurates_7_projects_at_paradip_port_marks_18_5_metre_deep_draft_capability_banner_c7d5002a_07e3_47cb_b8e5_6a7117578c90_71555e2992.jpeg Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates 7 projects worth ₹427.80 crore at Paradip Port, including 18.5-metre deep-draft dredging enabling Capesize vessel access and India's first port PNG township. Paradip Port gets ₹427.80 crore upgrade: 18.5-metre deep-draft, 7 projects inaugurated 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sfi-abvp-clash-hits-midnapore-after-ju-violence Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:31+05:30 SFI-ABVP clash at Midnapore College after JU violence, students injured https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_sfi_abvp_clash_erupts_at_midnapore_college_after_ju_violence_banner_062cecf7_b6b9_4ac0_94b7_dd6fdd05a57f_d2647e8e52.jpeg SFI-ABVP clashes erupted at Midnapore College on 21 August, a day after two rounds of violence at Jadavpur University. Activists from both sides were injured. SFI-ABVP clash at Midnapore College after JU violence, students injured 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/4-5-kg-ied-defused-in-bihars-gaya-district Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:27+05:30 Bihar: 4-5 kg IED defused in Gaya as security forces foil Naxal plot https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_security_forces_foil_naxal_bid_in_gaya_over_4_kg_ied_defused_banner_aed61a0b_7165_4529_aead_0c3179f83bbd_a865e6fd6d.jpeg Security forces defused a 4-5 kg IED in Gaya, Bihar on 21 August, foiling a suspected Naxal plot to target patrolling personnel. CRPF BDDS led the neutralisation. Bihar: 4-5 kg IED defused in Gaya as security forces foil Naxal plot 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assams-100-day-farm-push-indian-rupee373-cr-146-lakh-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:23+05:30 Assam's 100-day farm report: ₹373 crore disbursed, 1.46 lakh houses built https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cm_sarma_highlights_assams_100_day_progress_in_agriculture_rural_development_banner_bc4891c3_1be5_45bf_87a5_8f6c4a73bcd4_5294ac9777.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reports ₹373 crore disbursed to 18.60 lakh farmers and 1.46 lakh rural houses built in the NDA 3 government's first 100 days. Assam's 100-day farm report: ₹373 crore disbursed, 1.46 lakh houses built 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-mla-sharma-questioned-in-da-case-cries-vendetta Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:22+05:30 Himachal BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma questioned in DA case, cries political vendetta https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_political_vendetta_says_himachal_bjp_lawmaker_after_vigilance_bureau_questioning_banner_3f3f2f1f_1d7e_421e_8460_d46b8caa9f1a_dd4ee850c7.jpeg BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma questioned by Himachal's Vigilance Bureau in a DA case registered on 29 July, calls it political vendetta targeting Opposition during Assembly session. Himachal BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma questioned in DA case, cries political vendetta 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahuls-twin-gamble-protests-and-alliances Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:14:19+05:30 Rahul Gandhi bets on student protests and alliances to revive Congress https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_poll_issues_and_alliances_rahul_gandhi_continues_game_of_desperate_gambles_banner_1ef373fc_b018_4f5a_85da_4c8cd3cbbfc5_6c89ea0b89.jpeg Rahul Gandhi escalates student protest campaign and pushes structured alliances to revive Congress ahead of Uttar Pradesh and other state elections. Rahul Gandhi bets on student protests and alliances to revive Congress 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tanu-sharma-wins-u20-world-wrestling-silver Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:12:02+05:30 Tanu Sharma wins silver at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Slovakia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tanu_sharma_wins_silver_in_u20_world_championships_family_dives_in_celebration_banner_54872979_7494_4605_a014_6f627d3a0eb1_b01f644c24.jpeg Tanu Sharma from Haryana's Bhaklana village wins silver in the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Slovakia, losing 5-3 to Japan's Chisato Yoshidda in the 72kg final. Tanu Sharma wins silver at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Slovakia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cousin-held-in-mizoram-teen-murder-case Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:07:24+05:30 Mizoram teen murder: Cousin among two arrested in Lunglei 18 days after killing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cousin_among_two_arrested_for_alleged_killing_of_teenager_in_mizoram_banner_9b1a84ba_add5_4c2d_bc59_6c529d024246_d802d8d73b.jpeg Mizoram Police SIT arrests two men, including the victim's cousin, 18 days after a 15-year-old girl was found murdered at a school in Lunglei's Mualthuam North village. Mizoram teen murder: Cousin among two arrested in Lunglei 18 days after killing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/family-of-three-dies-at-khavda-hill-in-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:01:02+05:30 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Family of three dies at Khavda Hill in suicide bid https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_parents_bid_to_stop_sons_suicide_attempt_turns_fatal_for_all_three_banner_acbd8650_d8d3_4301_87a5_84143a7a6228_2dd4e956d1.jpeg A family of three — parents and their 18-year-old son — died after falling from Khavda Hill in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on 21 August during a failed bid to stop the teen's suicide attempt. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Family of three dies at Khavda Hill in suicide bid 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-telecoms-race-to-build-ai-token-empires Nation Press en 2026-08-21T19:00:10+05:30 China Telecom logs 95%25 surge in AI computing revenue in H1 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinas_telecoms_giants_bet_on_token_factories_as_ai_drives_revenue_growth_ee53e790_c905_4af0_9b11_e905073fa208_5fcd9a5663.jpeg China Telecom AI computing revenue surged 95%25 in H1 2026, as all three state telecoms pivot to token-based AI monetisation strategies. China Telecom logs 95%25 surge in AI computing revenue in H1 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/jailer-2s-ala-bolelo-is-out-now Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:57:32+05:30 Jailer 2 first single 'Ala Bolelo' out: Rajinikanth film's foot-tapping number wins fans https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajinikanth_starrer_jailer_2s_first_single_ala_bolelo_out_mesmerising_dance_performance_for_foot_tapping_number_wins_hearts_banner_61710f15_3fe9_43df_8dc3_41f4c1f39de9_8821b8393a.jpeg Jailer 2's first single 'Ala Bolelo' featuring Rajinikanth releases on 21 August. Anirudh composes and sings; Shamna Kasim's choreography wins praise. Film hits screens 15 October. Jailer 2 first single 'Ala Bolelo' out: Rajinikanth film's foot-tapping number wins fans 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/8-dead-in-bhavnagar-hooch-tragedy-gujarat-holds-firm Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:57:21+05:30 Bhavnagar hooch tragedy: 8 dead, Gujarat minister rules out lifting prohibition https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_no_question_of_lifting_prohibition_gujarat_minister_after_eight_die_in_hooch_tragedy_banner_5bee685d_54e5_48c0_8260_bb0210f12532_ef91049e25.jpeg Eight people died after consuming adulterated liquor in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Minister Jitu Vaghani ruled out lifting prohibition; 13 of 21 accused arrested, 2 police inspectors suspended. Bhavnagar hooch tragedy: 8 dead, Gujarat minister rules out lifting prohibition 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-trade-ties-with-australia-uk-nz-grow Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:51:16+05:30 India-Australia-UK-New Zealand trade ties: Key sectors and growth scope https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indias_trade_ties_with_australia_uk_new_zealand_offer_scope_for_growth_across_sectors_top_officials_banner_9e4a390d_1a19_4125_a5a2_82a488f9fab2_05ef190875.jpeg India's trade ties with Australia, UK, and New Zealand expand across critical minerals, agriculture, and services. India-UK CETA grants zero duty on 99%25 of Indian goods. India-Australia-UK-New Zealand trade ties: Key sectors and growth scope 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-bhutan-finalise-joint-boundary-programme Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:50:51+05:30 India-Bhutan boundary talks: Joint work programme finalised in Thimphu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_and_bhutan_review_work_on_maintaining_bilateral_boundaries_finalise_joint_work_programme_banner_ab1b7db7_95fe_4e8a_9bde_f1ef2cf8c794_0924c3ba71.jpeg India and Bhutan finalised a joint boundary work programme at a two-day Joint Technical Meeting in Thimphu on 19–20 August 2026, covering emerging technology use and bilateral coordination. India-Bhutan boundary talks: Joint work programme finalised in Thimphu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kate-cross-to-retire-after-2026-season Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:50:23+05:30 Kate Cross to retire from cricket after 2026 season, ends 20-year career https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_england_pacer_kate_cross_to_retire_from_professional_cricket_at_the_end_of_2026_season_banner_65a280c1_b1d6_416c_b30c_315a4bffbd92_8762c570fc.jpeg England fast bowler Kate Cross announces retirement from professional cricket at the end of the 2026 season, ending a 20-year career with 102 caps and 140 international wickets. Kate Cross to retire from cricket after 2026 season, ends 20-year career 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tripura-absorbs-100percent-power-tariff-hike Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:44:49+05:30 Tripura govt to absorb 100%25 power tariff hike via subsidy for 10 lakh consumers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tripura_govt_to_bear_100_pc_of_enhanced_power_tariff_through_subsidy_banner_99046790_e800_464d_9d31_304763c059c3_ff0fd33665.jpeg Tripura CM Manik Saha announces 100%25 subsidy on enhanced power tariff from May 2026, covering 10 lakh consumers. Total subsidy outlay stands at ₹194.70 crore for the year. Tripura govt to absorb 100%25 power tariff hike via subsidy for 10 lakh consumers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/satwik-chirag-exit-bwf-worlds-in-qf Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:43:08+05:30 BWF World C'ships: Liang-Wang knock out Satwik-Chirag 21-18, 21-9 in QF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_satwik_chirag_bow_out_as_liang_wang_end_indias_mens_doubles_challenge_banner_bdd0331f_6520_4427_9636_d9d926277c54_dba6371ac7.jpeg Satwik-Chirag exit BWF World Championships after a 21-18, 21-9 quarter-final loss to China's Liang-Wang in New Delhi. India's only remaining hopes rest with Treesa-Gayatri. BWF World C'ships: Liang-Wang knock out Satwik-Chirag 21-18, 21-9 in QF 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/dua-lipas-island-summer-after-sicily-wedding Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:38:57+05:30 Dua Lipa's summer island escape: newlywed bliss and favourite getaway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_dua_lipa_reveals_her_summer_ritual_banner_9deb595f_a297_49c9_97b1_d5d10ae6766c_a8c7745a8e.jpeg Dua Lipa shared Instagram posts from her favourite island getaway on 22 August, weeks after her May 2026 wedding to actor Callum Turner and 'Cold Heart's 5.3 billion-stream milestone. Dua Lipa's summer island escape: newlywed bliss and favourite getaway 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sarma-briefs-sitharaman-on-assam-flood-damage Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:38:35+05:30 Assam flood damage: CM Sarma briefs FM Sitharaman, seeks Centre's support https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cm_sarma_briefs_fm_sitharaman_on_assam_flood_damage_banner_7caf98f0_f41c_4e6b_b6cd_6e9c2743c43e_2b2f0b7e44.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma briefed FM Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on flood damage, reconstruction plans and livelihood restoration on 21 August. Assam flood damage: CM Sarma briefs FM Sitharaman, seeks Centre's support 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-shields-banerjee-in-8-of-16-firs Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:37:01+05:30 Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee interim protection in 8 of 16 FIRs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_calcutta_hc_grants_interim_protection_to_abhishek_banerjee_in_three_more_firs_banner_8ee87bbe_e267_4fd7_b957_c075cbd4b7de_d035eeb8cf.jpeg Calcutta High Court grants Abhishek Banerjee interim arrest protection in 3 more FIRs on 21 August, covering 8 of 16 total cases. Next hearing on 7 September. Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee interim protection in 8 of 16 FIRs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sowcar-janakis-last-rites-set-for-saturday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:26:13+05:30 Sowcar Janaki last rites on Saturday; Chiranjeevi mourns iconic actress https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_padma_shri_awardee_sowcar_janakis_last_rites_to_be_held_on_saturday_chiranjeevi_pays_glorious_tribute_to_iconic_actress_banner_e22c4ae7_1ce4_4577_aa5a_c98bc0c68986_6da3e5567e.jpeg Padma Shri awardee Sowcar Janaki passed away in Chennai on 21 August; last rites at Besant Nagar Crematorium on Saturday. Chiranjeevi leads tributes to the 400-film legend. Sowcar Janaki last rites on Saturday; Chiranjeevi mourns iconic actress 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/isi-locks-down-hafiz-saeed-after-kill-threats Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:24:55+05:30 ISI tightens Hafiz Saeed security after fresh assassination threats https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_fresh_threat_to_hafiz_saeed_prompts_isi_to_step_up_security_around_let_chief_banner_9d07fd11_93a2_4fdb_90e0_d83ccba6be02_b414f2d6cb.jpeg Indian intelligence assessments reveal ISI has deployed state-of-the-art security around Hafiz Saeed after multiple assassination attempts. Saeed is barred from leaving his Lahore safe house. ISI tightens Hafiz Saeed security after fresh assassination threats 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-sets-rules-for-teachers-census-duty Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:24:34+05:30 Calcutta HC sets conditions for Bengal school teachers on Census duty https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_calcutta_hc_sets_conditions_for_appointing_teachers_from_bengals_state_run_schools_for_census_duty_banner_3eb76044_b83e_41e3_9387_6466fb55c8a7_e0bbbe8940.jpeg Calcutta High Court sets conditions for appointing West Bengal government school teachers for Census duty, mandating 'on-duty' status and no dual assignments. Calcutta HC sets conditions for Bengal school teachers on Census duty 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mcilroy-leads-bmw-championship-bhatia-fires-67 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:23:15+05:30 McIlroy leads BMW Championship at 6-under; Bhatia fires 67 on Day 1 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_mcilroy_shares_championship_lead_as_indian_origin_akshay_bhatia_makes_strong_start_banner_78dace02_9de2_469d_a352_d981d0e3ffcb_db8ac67505.jpeg Rory McIlroy fires a bogey-free 64 to share the BMW Championship lead at 6-under, while Indian-origin Akshay Bhatia cards a solid 67 to sit tied 12th at Bellerive. McIlroy leads BMW Championship at 6-under; Bhatia fires 67 on Day 1 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-bhutan-healthcare-push-ficci-meets-pm-tobgay Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:22:49+05:30 India-Bhutan healthcare cooperation: FICCI delegation meets PM Tobgay in Thimphu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_delegation_calls_on_bhutan_pm_discusses_strengthening_healthcare_cooperation_banner_01467b50_6212_451f_960e_095ccbfc2085_0cee4dd0fd.jpeg India's FICCI medical delegation met Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay on 21 August 2026 in Thimphu to strengthen specialised healthcare cooperation and medical value travel ties. India-Bhutan healthcare cooperation: FICCI delegation meets PM Tobgay in Thimphu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indias-indian-rupee62500-crore-mobile-scheme-targets-deep-mfg Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:22:06+05:30 Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: ₹62,500 crore push to deepen India's component ecosystem https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mobile_phone_manufacturing_scheme_to_deepen_domestic_value_addition_industry_chamber_banner_0fb5c70b_883e_404e_874d_a89f15f4a781_533b2cb1c5.jpeg India's ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will deepen domestic value addition and strengthen the component ecosystem, industry leaders said on 21 August. Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: ₹62,500 crore push to deepen India's component ecosystem 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/patel-woos-kyndryl-blackrock-holtec-in-new-york Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:20:37+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel courts Kyndryl, BlackRock, Holtec in New York ahead of Vibrant Gujarat 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_cm_woos_us_firms_with_ai_gift_city_and_nuclear_manufacturing_opportunities_banner_e1ed3d6e_f368_4d43_8522_08dc21629563_8492da9f0c.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met Kyndryl, BlackRock and Holtec International in New York on 21 August, pitching AI, GIFT City and SMR manufacturing ahead of Vibrant Gujarat 2027. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel courts Kyndryl, BlackRock, Holtec in New York ahead of Vibrant Gujarat 2027 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-reviews-ties-with-lebanon-in-beirut Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:20:16+05:30 India-Lebanon bilateral ties reviewed in Beirut on 21 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_lebanon_review_bilateral_ties_discuss_strengthening_cooperation_banner_ae6c85b9_baf2_4726_a285_1ffadc5f8c62_884e171c36.jpeg India's MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan reviewed bilateral ties in Beirut on 21 August, meeting Lebanon's foreign ministry chief and parliament speaker to strengthen India–Lebanon cooperation. India-Lebanon bilateral ties reviewed in Beirut on 21 August 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/riot-survivor-protests-outside-hoodas-home-over-sajjan-kumar-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:19:30+05:30 1984 riot survivor protests outside Deepender Hooda's Delhi home over Sajjan Kumar remarks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_riot_victim_puts_up_poster_outside_deepender_hoodas_residence_for_remarks_on_sajjan_kumars_death_banner_dfac02c1_241d_4459_81a3_7fc3623008d0_80900201fa.jpeg 1984 riot survivor Nirpreet Kaur protests outside Congress MP Deepender Hooda's Delhi home after he called convicted Sajjan Kumar's death an 'irreplaceable loss'. 1984 riot survivor protests outside Deepender Hooda's Delhi home over Sajjan Kumar remarks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-cm-choudhary-meets-sitharaman-jaishankar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:13:20+05:30 Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary meets Sitharaman, Jaishankar over state funds https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_samrat_choudhary_meets_fm_sitharaman_eam_jaishankar_in_delhi_bihars_key_issues_discussed_banner_00aeea11_8ec5_4b4b_8486_b2a26c84a661_9c5714180b.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary met Finance Minister Sitharaman and EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi on 21 August to discuss Bihar's infrastructure, irrigation, and development funding needs. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary meets Sitharaman, Jaishankar over state funds 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhatti-terror-network-busted-200-arrested Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:12:03+05:30 Bhatti terror network bust: recruitment collapses after 200+ arrests before Independence Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_major_module_bust_deals_psychological_blow_to_bhatti_network_recruitment_activity_falls_banner_eb53654c_3b94_4995_9efa_157af2e3c13a_582123a72f.jpeg India busted the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network, arresting 200+ persons before the 80th Independence Day. Recruitment activity has since dropped sharply as youth reject the network's overtures. Bhatti terror network bust: recruitment collapses after 200+ arrests before Independence Day 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-from-bjp-computer-operator-to-haryana-cm Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:12:00+05:30 Nayab Singh Saini: From BJP computer operator in 1996 to Haryana CM https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_saini_narrates_his_rise_from_computer_operator_to_haryana_cm_banner_8fd620d4_4e1a_4a74_bf08_0d36ca595477_dd2e96d346.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini recounts his rise from BJP computer operator in Panchkula in 1996 to Chief Minister, speaking at Gurugram University on 21 August. Nayab Singh Saini: From BJP computer operator in 1996 to Haryana CM 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shubhankar-73-yuvraj-75-in-aberdeen-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:11:14+05:30 Shubhankar Sharma cards 73, Yuvraj Sandhu 75 in tough Aberdeen opener https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_shubhankar_shoots_73_and_yuvraj_75_in_tough_conditions_in_aberdeen_banner_1aecc900_c62f_471e_b3c6_a78ae1e2fa9a_215e10fdaa.jpeg Shubhankar Sharma shot a 73 to sit tied 38th and Yuvraj Sandhu carded a 75 for tied 62nd in Round 1 of the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen. Shubhankar Sharma cards 73, Yuvraj Sandhu 75 in tough Aberdeen opener 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pms-aum-hits-indian-rupee4411-lakh-crore-in-july Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:10:14+05:30 India PMS AUM rises 2%25 to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July, clients top 2.23 lakh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indias_pms_industry_posts_2_pc_aum_rise_in_july_to_rs_44_11_lakh_crore_banner_e813de32_bd1a_499e_a361_b79ef55adc28_b4d424d70c.jpeg India's PMS industry AUM rises 2%25 month-on-month to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July; client base grows 1.3%25 to 2.23 lakh accounts, up 11%25 year-on-year, per APMI data. India PMS AUM rises 2%25 to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July, clients top 2.23 lakh 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-afghanistan-t20i-dates-may-shift-for-chaturthi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:06:41+05:30 India vs Afghanistan T20I series dates may shift for Ganesh Chaturthi boost https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_acb_in_talks_with_bcci_to_advance_dates_for_upcoming_t20is_between_india_and_afghanistan_banner_905f5940_bd0e_423d_8737_470b6774a786_638e81677a.jpeg ACB is in talks with BCCI to shift India vs Afghanistan T20I dates to 11, 13 and 14 September, eyeing a Ganesh Chaturthi viewership boost at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. India vs Afghanistan T20I series dates may shift for Ganesh Chaturthi boost 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karol-bagh-collapse-kills-1-in-illegal-demolition Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:06:24+05:30 Karol Bagh building collapse kills 1, injures 3 during illegal demolition https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_one_dead_3_injured_after_building_collapses_during_demolition_in_delhis_karol_bagh_banner_38a65ba9_b8a6_40b0_b252_ff1655785bdf_edf972a50a.jpeg One person died and three were injured after a two-storey building collapsed during illegal demolition in Delhi's Karol Bagh on 21 August. Owners and contractor detained. Karol Bagh building collapse kills 1, injures 3 during illegal demolition 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/cbi-court-jails-i-t-officer-3-yrs-in-2013-bribe-case Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:03:33+05:30 Ahmedabad CBI court convicts Income Tax Officer in 2013 bribery case, awards 3-year jail https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_cbi_court_convicts_income_tax_officer_in_2013_bribery_case_awards_3_year_jail_term_banner_86c33826_ff1b_44cf_91b5_1e040f2642e0_0f984be940.jpeg Ahmedabad CBI court convicts Income Tax Officer Jarnail Singh in a 2013 bribery case, sentencing him to 3 years' rigorous imprisonment and a ₹20,000 fine. Ahmedabad CBI court convicts Income Tax Officer in 2013 bribery case, awards 3-year jail 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/apple-eyes-india-push-beyond-iphones-vaishnaw Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:03:32+05:30 Apple may expand India manufacturing beyond iPhones, 3 Indian brands in pipeline: Vaishnaw https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_apple_may_expand_manufacturing_in_india_beyond_iphones_three_indian_smartphone_players_in_pipeline_vaishnaw_banner_d750500c_c486_4574_bab0_86882db1f467_647867d2d7.jpeg Apple may expand India manufacturing beyond iPhones, says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Government also backing 3 Indian smartphone brands to launch within 10-14 months under new MPMS policy. Apple may expand India manufacturing beyond iPhones, 3 Indian brands in pipeline: Vaishnaw 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/govt-notifies-indian-rupee62500-crore-mobile-phone-scheme Nation Press en 2026-08-21T18:02:15+05:30 Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: Govt notifies ₹62,500 crore MPMS, targets 60,000 jobs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_notifies_rs_62500_crore_scheme_to_boost_mobile_phone_production_targets_60000_jobs_banner_433d1bef_3c70_4702_95ca_e78e635e1544_167e678800.jpeg India notifies ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 21 August, targeting 60,000 direct jobs and ₹39 lakh crore in cumulative production by 2030-31. Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: Govt notifies ₹62,500 crore MPMS, targets 60,000 jobs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhattisgarh-eyes-5000-startups-by-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:59:47+05:30 Chhattisgarh CM Sai targets 5,000 startups by 2030 at World Leaders Forum https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_eyes_5000_startups_by_2030_banner_cb493543_fba8_448a_993d_4f724bbec96b_e901a329f6.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai targets 5,000 startups by 2030 and ₹8 lakh crore investments, presenting state's growth vision at New Delhi's World Leaders Forum. Chhattisgarh CM Sai targets 5,000 startups by 2030 at World Leaders Forum 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bhandarkar-i-belong-to-no-bollywood-coterie Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:57:51+05:30 Madhur Bhandarkar: independent filmmakers don't belong to any coterie https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_madhur_bhandarkar_says_he_doesnt_belong_to_any_coterie_banner_c1cb328f_eb40_46e7_974d_453bbad1a94c_73fe410f21.jpeg Madhur Bhandarkar at Jagran Film Festival says independent filmmakers are outside industry coteries, and audience connection outlasts box-office numbers. Madhur Bhandarkar: independent filmmakers don't belong to any coterie 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-slams-congress-over-sajjan-kumar-role-model-row Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:56:33+05:30 Punjab BJP slams Congress for calling 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar a 'role model' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_bjp_criticises_congress_leaders_for_remarks_on_sajjan_kumars_demise_banner_443f04b3_cdff_4250_9dfc_cbfe81e2a249_ba614582cc.jpeg Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon condemns Congress leaders for calling 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar a 'role model,' demanding an unconditional apology to Sikh victims. Punjab BJP slams Congress for calling 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar a 'role model' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mukasa-returns-to-west-ham-on-man-city-loan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:55:22+05:30 Divine Mukasa joins West Ham on loan from Man City for 2025-26 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_divine_mukasa_joins_west_ham_united_on_season_long_loan_from_man_city_banner_1ec70a85_3ebb_4001_b0a9_c2c7d63acf89_5fcf249ee3.jpeg Divine Mukasa joins West Ham United on loan from Manchester City for the 2025-26 season, reuniting with the club where he grew up. He is West Ham's sixth summer signing. Divine Mukasa joins West Ham on loan from Man City for 2025-26 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-razes-structures-outside-pakistan-hc Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:55:21+05:30 India demolishes structures outside Pakistan HC in 'proportionate action' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_proportionate_action_taken_says_mea_after_demolition_of_unauthorised_structures_outside_pakistan_hc_banner_dccfd360_48b7_4a01_93ab_de302c33a66c_ddd872ed46.jpeg India demolishes structures outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on 21 August, calling it 'proportionate action' after Pakistan removed parking structures outside the Indian mission in Islamabad. India demolishes structures outside Pakistan HC in 'proportionate action' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/govt-ethanol-not-behind-sugar-price-rise Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:52:33+05:30 Sugar price rise not due to ethanol diversion, says govt; output down to 306 LMT https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_incorrect_to_attribute_sugar_price_hike_to_ethanol_production_taking_adequate_steps_govt_banner_cfce6d07_6066_4fd0_83c9_b3883db11d64_b1f60e0b05.jpeg India's sugar prices rose from ₹48.18 to ₹55.70/kg in a month. The govt says ethanol diversion is not to blame; output has fallen to 306 LMT amid crop disease and global supply tightening. Sugar price rise not due to ethanol diversion, says govt; output down to 306 LMT 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/roots-219th-catch-breaks-test-record Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:52:30+05:30 Joe Root claims outright record for most Test catches with 219th grab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_joe_root_reclaims_record_for_most_test_catches_from_steve_smith_banner_84dd372f_a8ef_4bd6_b968_006599690c2b_a9bd783e7c.jpeg Joe Root takes his 219th Test catch at Headingley on 21 August to reclaim the record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper, moving one clear of Steve Smith's 218. Joe Root claims outright record for most Test catches with 219th grab 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnataka-clears-b-khata-to-a-khata-bill Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:50:16+05:30 Karnataka passes B-Khata to A-Khata Bill, relief for lakhs of property owners https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_assembly_passes_bill_paving_way_for_b_khata_to_a_khata_conversion_banner_ebc9c7c9_b6b2_4d3f_90ed_29f3887c0a46_78eb155dc4.jpeg Karnataka Assembly passes the Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, 2026, enabling B-Khata to A-Khata conversion for lakhs of properties in unauthorised layouts across the state. Karnataka passes B-Khata to A-Khata Bill, relief for lakhs of property owners 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/odisha-cm-vows-justice-for-laxmanananda-killing Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:48:01+05:30 Swami Laxmanananda birth centenary: Odisha CM Majhi vows justice for 2008 killing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_swami_laxmanananda_saraswatis_birth_centenary_odisha_cm_majhi_assures_justice_for_his_killing_banner_10e5eef6_e04b_497f_af85_a50d053e31a7_db15d5e5b6.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi vows justice for Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati's 2008 killing at birth centenary event, accuses previous BJD govt of cover-up; announces ₹13 crore for Jalespata Ashram. Swami Laxmanananda birth centenary: Odisha CM Majhi vows justice for 2008 killing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/azhar-wins-maiden-pgti-title-at-kolar-open Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:47:55+05:30 Mohd Azhar wins maiden PGTI title at Kolar Open with 9-under 279 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_mohd_azhar_claims_maiden_title_at_kolar_open_banner_94f9bf27_4156_40d9_a4ef_748da8625e09_8b030d800f.jpeg Mohd Azhar wins his maiden PGTI title at the ₹1 crore Kolar Open with a 9-under 279, beating Cheema and Bhattacharya by two shots at Zion Hills, Bengaluru. Mohd Azhar wins maiden PGTI title at Kolar Open with 9-under 279 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/manipur-sends-16-youths-to-japan-under-slee Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:43:43+05:30 Manipur CM flags off 16 youths for Japan jobs under SLEE scheme https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manipur_cm_flags_off_16_youths_for_overseas_skill_training_jobs_in_japan_banner_28f5425a_7fe3_46c7_87a5_3e52bc1978a5_4f6a164f48.jpeg Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh flags off 16 youths for skill training and jobs in Japan under SLEE; SBI MoU signed for financial support. Manipur CM flags off 16 youths for Japan jobs under SLEE scheme 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mea-blocks-revanth-reddys-us-visit Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:37:45+05:30 MEA blocks Revanth Reddy's US visit, clears UK leg of trip https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_telangana_cms_visit_to_us_not_given_political_clearance_as_proposed_programmes_not_appropriate_mea_banner_d47a4a2d_5b9c_40fb_9d38_7711ee51d8e7_730b856735.jpeg MEA denies political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's US visit, citing inappropriate programme. UK trip approved; Reddy returns to Hyderabad from London. MEA blocks Revanth Reddy's US visit, clears UK leg of trip 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rashtrapati-bhavan-reverses-guard-ceremony-call Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:35:06+05:30 Rashtrapati Bhavan reverses Change of Guard cancellation amid Bangladesh PM visit uncertainty https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rashtrapati_bhavan_does_a_u_turn_after_cancelling_change_of_guard_ceremony_tomorrow_banner_199854f6_b195_4cb6_92ea_108c3d1047da_f2af916e89.jpeg Rashtrapati Bhavan withdrew its notice cancelling Saturday's Change of Guard Ceremony hours after issuing it, amid uncertainty over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's New Delhi visit. Rashtrapati Bhavan reverses Change of Guard cancellation amid Bangladesh PM visit uncertainty 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himachal-assembly-adjourns-in-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:34:02+05:30 Himachal Assembly adjourns in 10 minutes over Vande Mataram row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_himachal_assembly_adjourns_over_vande_mataram_row_banner_9c54b994_38fa_4f8d_8b0f_48280227eefd_5a5f084609.jpeg Himachal Pradesh Assembly adjourned within 10 minutes on 21 August as BJP disrupted the Monsoon Session over non-rendition of Vande Mataram. House to reconvene Saturday. Himachal Assembly adjourns in 10 minutes over Vande Mataram row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/se-asia-takes-chinas-tech-not-its-rules Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:33:37+05:30 Southeast Asia takes China's digital tech but rejects Beijing's rulebook: Study https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_southeast_asian_nations_adopting_chinas_digital_tech_but_stay_clear_of_beijings_rules_report_banner_f1c60ae0_4601_4ca9_9bbf_c584eeb002ad_42c7f57b8a.jpeg Southeast Asian nations are using China's digital infrastructure but writing their own rulebooks rooted in ISO, GDPR, and UN norms, rejecting Beijing's governance model, per a Diplomat analysis. Southeast Asia takes China's digital tech but rejects Beijing's rulebook: Study 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chinas-pacific-push-alarms-japan-strategists Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:32:08+05:30 China's Indo-Pacific clout grows as Pacific Islands shift allegiance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_chinas_growing_clout_in_indo_pacific_raises_concern_banner_55324911_a180_4bb0_8d86_18bc7da4ae9e_87428aec33.jpeg China is reshaping the Indo-Pacific through targeted aid, police cooperation, and diplomatic wins, as Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Nauru shift ties from Taiwan to Beijing. China's Indo-Pacific clout grows as Pacific Islands shift allegiance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-forex-reserves-hit-dollar7169bn-in-aug Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:27:55+05:30 India's forex reserves surge $9.9 billion to $716.9 billion in week to Aug 14 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indias_forex_reserves_jump_9_9_billion_to_716_9_billion_banner_9b146f25_321a_4dcd_8ac6_4e3af58513e4_13287a0e67.jpeg India's forex reserves rose $9.9 billion to $716.90 billion in the week to 14 August, driven by FCNR(B) inflows and a $2.67 billion jump in gold reserves, RBI data shows. India's forex reserves surge $9.9 billion to $716.9 billion in week to Aug 14 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-surendran-targets-kerala-udf-on-radical-links Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:27:39+05:30 Kerala BJP's Surendran alleges UDF government bowing to radical forces https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_udf_government_functioning_under_influence_of_radical_elements_claims_kerala_bjp_banner_08d4656d_1eeb_4cf8_ba11_76b8f779a1ec_03101787b5.jpeg BJP's K. Surendran alleges Kerala's UDF government is stalling the PM SHRI scheme under pressure from IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami, and surrendering to communal forces. Kerala BJP's Surendran alleges UDF government bowing to radical forces 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/north-delhi-crush-east-delhi-by-9-wickets-in-dpl Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:26:35+05:30 Women's DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers crush East Delhi by 9 wickets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_womens_dpl_north_delhi_beat_east_delhi_by_nine_wickets_in_campaign_opener_banner_a78b5141_793e_4877_ab71_0916b2291962_42a76a2b0c.jpeg North Delhi Strikers beat East Delhi Riders by 9 wickets in Women's DPL 2026 opener on 21 August, chasing 102 with 5+ overs to spare. Shivi Sharma's fifty sealed the win. Women's DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers crush East Delhi by 9 wickets 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bhagwat-to-tour-us-uk-canada-for-rss-outreach Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:20:53+05:30 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to tour US, UK, Canada to counter anti-India narrative https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mohan_bhagwat_to_visit_us_uk_canada_to_counter_propaganda_against_india_hindus_and_sangh_banner_601beae2_1f56_47fe_acf1_d67938dfeae8_c50a27acf1.jpeg RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit the US, UK, and Canada to counter anti-India propaganda as part of the Sangh's centenary global outreach, confirmed on 21 August. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to tour US, UK, Canada to counter anti-India narrative 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nadda-blasts-rahuls-police-station-dharna Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:18:30+05:30 Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi's Delhi police station dharna as 'cheap politics' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_all_these_things_just_to_be_in_headlines_nadda_criticises_rahul_gandhi_for_dharna_outside_police_station_banner_2f6b656e_5e6b_444e_8835_a2cdfe29f4ad_9c19428130.jpeg BJP chief J.P. Nadda calls Rahul Gandhi's dharna outside Parliament Street Police Station 'cheap politics', citing a Supreme Court panel already probing the 20 July pellet-gun incident. Nadda slams Rahul Gandhi's Delhi police station dharna as 'cheap politics' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bmw-i5-lwb-indias-first-local-electric-sedan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:14:42+05:30 BMW i5 Long Wheelbase launched in India: First locally made electric sedan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bmw_unveils_its_first_india_made_ev_sedan_car_banner_8e1b9fb7_36c1_4c86_ac21_09c0e4d276d8_c67eca9ccb.jpeg BMW India launches the i5 Long Wheelbase, its first locally made electric sedan, from its Chennai plant. It offers 669 km range, 268 hp, and bookings are now open. BMW i5 Long Wheelbase launched in India: First locally made electric sedan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indias-revised-fdi-rules-pull-indian-rupee4895-crore Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:13:25+05:30 India's revised FDI framework draws 29 investments worth ₹4,895 crore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_revised_fdi_framework_sees_29_investments_worth_rs_4895_crore_govt_banner_13777b17_ac0f_4516_b5dd_5e0cf6cc4626_7e446f8b3a.jpeg India's revised FDI framework has drawn 29 investments worth ₹4,895.65 crore up to 20 August, spanning IT, AI, pharma and data centres, the Commerce Ministry said. India's revised FDI framework draws 29 investments worth ₹4,895 crore 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-h1n1-cases-surge-six-fold-nadda-reviews Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:12:38+05:30 H1N1 cases in Delhi surge six-fold; Nadda, Singh review preparedness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_h1n1_jp_nadda_delhi_health_minister_review_treatment_facilities_amid_influenza_spikes_banner_dda2c6a8_8b3c_41e2_87b7_562809c15a28_0fd1729507.jpeg H1N1 cases in Delhi have surged over six-fold to 1,449 by August 12, prompting a high-level review by Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. H1N1 cases in Delhi surge six-fold; Nadda, Singh review preparedness 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/how-india-can-crush-bishnois-transnational-gang Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:12:02+05:30 Lawrence Bishnoi gang: How India can crush transnational crime networks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_follow_the_money_cut_links_how_india_can_crush_transnational_gangs_banner_c8499d4b_40fd_46a8_83f0_ae37386fc27e_8d19faaa7b.jpeg Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Punjab-Haryana crime networks operate transnationally from Indian jails. Former officer V.N. Rai outlines why disrupting finances and communications is key. Lawrence Bishnoi gang: How India can crush transnational crime networks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistan-debt-hits-rs-819tr-slowest-rise-in-15yr Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:10:57+05:30 Pakistan central govt debt hits Rs 81.9 trillion, slowest rise in 15 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_central_govt_debt_rises_over_5_pc_to_rs_81_9_trillion_report_banner_4e3c40b0_d7a2_4ffe_bba3_8f51092c45e5_cc3b884a98.jpeg Pakistan's central govt debt rose to Rs 81.9 trillion in July–May FY26, up 5.2%25 — the slowest 11-month increase in 15 years, as interest payments fell 23%25. Pakistan central govt debt hits Rs 81.9 trillion, slowest rise in 15 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/cullinan-test-cricket-not-a-finishing-school Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:10:07+05:30 Test cricket not a 'finishing school' for red-ball batters: Daryll Cullinan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_test_cricket_cannot_be_a_finishing_school_for_red_ball_batters_says_daryll_cullinan_banner_7226f754_f828_43c3_87c5_a6c4487142a9_535ab858cb.jpeg Daryll Cullinan warns Test cricket is being used as a finishing school for ill-prepared batters, criticising the decay of domestic cricket and the misreading of Steve Smith's technique. Test cricket not a 'finishing school' for red-ball batters: Daryll Cullinan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/keralas-lok-bhavan-opens-10000-book-library Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:08:04+05:30 Thunchan Smrithi: Kerala Lok Bhavan opens 10,000-book public library https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_from_shelves_to_knowledge_hub_kerala_lok_bhavans_public_library_with_10000_books_opened_banner_cfb82983_c751_4369_9464_64acd408d257_8421096ad9.jpeg Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar inaugurated 'Thunchan Smrithi' at Lok Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram on 21 August — a public library with 10,000+ books named after the father of Malayalam literature. Thunchan Smrithi: Kerala Lok Bhavan opens 10,000-book public library 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tpl-season-8-heads-to-hyderabad-in-december Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:05:14+05:30 Tennis Premier League Season 8 to hit Hyderabad from Dec 8-13 at LB Stadium https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hyderabad_to_host_tennis_premier_league_season_8_from_dec_8_13_banner_8aa62f39_38b6_45f6_a556_094552b2adff_09499b9fa2.jpeg Tennis Premier League Season 8 comes to Hyderabad's LB Stadium from 8-13 December 2026, featuring 8 franchise teams, Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, and a new Kia India partnership. Tennis Premier League Season 8 to hit Hyderabad from Dec 8-13 at LB Stadium 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-space-tech-farms-schools Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:05:00+05:30 PM Modi urges space startups to serve farms, schools https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_urges_space_startups_to_serve_farms_schools_d6371fab_002a_4b45_a4ca_a58cda5f2150_ac1e286ea2.jpeg PM Modi urged space startups to apply technology to agriculture, dairy and livestock, and to engage with Atal Tinkering Labs to inspire school students. PM Modi urges space startups to serve farms, schools 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mourinho-mbappe-vinicius-bellingham-can-coexist Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:04:33+05:30 Mourinho backs Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham to click at Real Madrid https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_i_dont_think_they_are_incompatible_mourinho_on_fitting_bellingham_mbappe_and_vinicius_banner_aa137096_4419_47ad_ba81_6cddcf0cad10_5dc1a14836.jpeg Jose Mourinho backs Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham to coexist at Real Madrid, calling them 'not incompatible' ahead of Saturday's LaLiga opener against Espanyol. Mourinho backs Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham to click at Real Madrid 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pm-modi-meets-india-young-space-founders Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:03:56+05:30 PM Modi meets young space entrepreneurs, hails their courage https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_meets_young_space_entrepreneurs_hails_their_courage_d27c0b27_7a34_48d4_a9dd_835a46bf6e41_acf0773e4a.jpeg PM Narendra Modi met young space-sector entrepreneurs on 21 Aug 2026, praising their risk-taking and crediting India's 2020 space reforms for enabling private participation. PM Modi meets young space entrepreneurs, hails their courage 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rss-flags-demographic-imbalance-at-vizag-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:02:44+05:30 RSS flags demographic imbalance at Visakhapatnam meet, cites social harmony risk https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rss_affiliated_organisations_voice_concern_over_demographic_imbalance_banner_7fbfefef_9123_4c54_bd61_4d2e18fdd5f2_cb40d4841c.jpeg RSS raises demographic imbalance concern at Visakhapatnam meet, warns of social harmony risk. Joint General Secretary C.R. Mukund says sharp population shifts in some communities demand urgent attention. RSS flags demographic imbalance at Visakhapatnam meet, cites social harmony risk 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-reach-bwf-world-semis-seal-medal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T17:01:37+05:30 Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF World Championships semis, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_they_are_not_just_here_to_participate_sumeeth_reddy_hails_treesa_gayatris_historic_world_championships_run_banner_56e65e3a_680d_479a_869b_a5cb60d7dd1b_8ddcaf5082.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reach BWF World Championships semis, sealing India's first women's doubles medal since 2011. Coach Sumeeth Reddy credits 45-day prep and Pullela Gopichand's planning. Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF World Championships semis, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhis-sit-in-over-pellet-gun-fir Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:59:52+05:30 Rahul Gandhi sit-in at Delhi police station: Congress won't leave till FIR filed for pellet-gun victim https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_wont_leave_protest_site_until_new_fir_lodged_congress_leaders_support_rahul_gandhis_sit_in_banner_19cc4da3_375d_4555_9bfd_9f296363c25a_4e924e07e1.jpeg Rahul Gandhi leads a sit-in outside Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station on 21 August, demanding a fresh FIR for pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochab. Congress vows to stay until police comply. Rahul Gandhi sit-in at Delhi police station: Congress won't leave till FIR filed for pellet-gun victim 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnatakas-apartment-ownership-bill-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:54:22+05:30 Karnataka Apartment Ownership Bill 2026: Key rights for residents explained https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_govt_introduces_apartment_ownership_bill_to_protect_residents_rights_banner_023f31ad_953f_4294_9c07_850b6ffe2618_cef1509137.jpeg Karnataka's Apartment Ownership Bill 2026 gives residents statutory rights, mandates one RWA per complex, bars developer misuse of common areas, and sets a 75%25 consent threshold for redevelopment. Karnataka Apartment Ownership Bill 2026: Key rights for residents explained 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indias-informal-sector-adds-jobs-hits-867-crore Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:53:43+05:30 India's unincorporated sector grows 9.2%25 to 8.67 crore units, jobs rise 6.5%25 in Q1 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indias_unincorporated_sector_expands_by_9_2_pc_in_april_june_jobs_up_by_6_5_pc_banner_3793756c_771c_425e_b3af_c3388983f58e_3200589d01.jpeg India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector grew 9.2%25 to 8.67 crore establishments in April–June 2026, with employment rising 6.55%25 to 13.70 crore, NSO data shows. India's unincorporated sector grows 9.2%25 to 8.67 crore units, jobs rise 6.5%25 in Q1 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cjp-chief-blames-bjp-for-rajasthan-school-attack Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:49:57+05:30 CJP chief Dipke blames BJP for attack on team in Rajasthan school visit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cjp_chief_dipke_blames_bjp_for_attack_on_team_during_rajasthan_school_visit_banner_902edf9b_a2a0_4ede_a012_67baa827e572_4106f9e26a.jpeg CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke blamed BJP for an alleged attack on activists visiting a Rajasthan school under the 'School Thik Karo' campaign, calling it 'hooliganism'. CJP chief Dipke blames BJP for attack on team in Rajasthan school visit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rajkot-woman-doctor-allegedly-slapped-by-colleague Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:45:21+05:30 Rajkot woman doctor allegedly slapped, abused by male colleague; Gujarat minister vows action https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_woman_resident_doctor_slapped_abused_by_senior_colleague_minister_assures_action_banner_ca0fc650_7a12_4a73_aca3_9a840d45e3cf_9345bc9130.jpeg Rajkot woman resident doctor Krisha Singhala was allegedly slapped and abused by male colleague Ashwin Ramani at PDU Civil Hospital. Gujarat Health Minister vows strictest action. Rajkot woman doctor allegedly slapped, abused by male colleague; Gujarat minister vows action 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktaka-council-members-seek-action-on-oppn-disruption Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:44:11+05:30 Karnataka Council ruling members flag 4-day Opposition disruption, urge Chairman to act https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ktaka_council_ruling_party_members_complain_over_disruption_of_proceedings_due_to_oppn_protests_seek_action_banner_c1e56b9c_712a_404d_b6e3_dcdac3a9b733_47ae609502.jpeg Karnataka Council ruling members write to Chairman Saleem Ahmed over 4 days of Opposition disruption, citing blocked drought debate and key public issues left unaddressed. Karnataka Council ruling members flag 4-day Opposition disruption, urge Chairman to act 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sowcar-janaki-south-indian-icon-dies-at-94 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:43:53+05:30 Sowcar Janaki passes away at 94: Kamal Haasan mourns 'maternal figure' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_kamal_haasan_calls_sowcar_janaki_a_mother_as_he_mourns_her_demise_banner_28827142_59f4_4318_bac0_a79db2e7339b_8bdd672456.jpeg Legendary South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki dies at 94 in Chennai. Kamal Haasan, Jr NTR, and Vishnu Manchu lead tributes to the 300-film icon. Sowcar Janaki passes away at 94: Kamal Haasan mourns 'maternal figure' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-pushes-brics-tech-cooperation-at-sti-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:38:42+05:30 BRICS STI Meet: India's Jitendra Singh calls for global tech cooperation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_emerging_technologies_need_stronger_global_cooperation_to_remain_accessible_affordable_trusted_mos_banner_f8f4e335_1fd3_40d2_a53b_157502cb9b8c_e6d4716f12.jpeg India's MoS Jitendra Singh at the 14th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting calls for global cooperation to keep emerging tech accessible, affordable, and trusted. BRICS STI Meet: India's Jitendra Singh calls for global tech cooperation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-l-g-sandhu-pushes-deregulation-reforms Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:35:29+05:30 Delhi L-G T.S. Sandhu drives deregulation push to ease citizen compliance load https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_l_g_ts_sandhu_pushes_for_deregulation_less_compliance_load_on_citizens_banner_a9096d56_96f8_4602_ad8a_71206d6ffdc8_036da18499.jpeg Delhi L-G T.S. Sandhu reviews deregulation reforms on 21 August to cut red tape and ease citizen compliance, while also assessing Delhi Police's senior citizen app and Shishtachar Squads. Delhi L-G T.S. Sandhu drives deregulation push to ease citizen compliance load 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/10000-gujarat-women-to-send-rakhis-to-modi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:25:21+05:30 Gujarat: 10,000+ women to send rakhis, postcards to PM Modi for Raksha Bandhan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_over_10000_women_to_send_rakhis_postcards_to_pm_modi_ahead_of_raksha_bandhan_banner_a0d4eb92_a7db_45e2_94c6_30a6be505a35_bb0bd6d145.jpeg Over 10,000 Gujarat women from BJP Mahila Morcha will send rakhis and postcards to PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan on 28 August, said state president Anju Vekaria. Gujarat: 10,000+ women to send rakhis, postcards to PM Modi for Raksha Bandhan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/cognizant-warns-customers-after-april-data-breach Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:24:26+05:30 Cognizant data breach 2026: Customers warned of personal data exposure after April attack https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cognizant_warns_customers_of_potential_data_exposure_after_cyber_breach_banner_7bbf692d_57ac_4364_b589_844fdae0b841_310222c03f.jpeg Cognizant warns customers of a data breach on 21 April 2026 that may have exposed Social Security numbers. No misuse found yet; IDX identity protection offered for 24 months. Cognizant data breach 2026: Customers warned of personal data exposure after April attack 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tillakaratne-named-sri-lanka-batting-coach Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:20:43+05:30 Hashan Tillakaratne named Sri Lanka batting coach until December 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ex_batter_tillakaratne_appointed_batting_coach_of_sri_lanka_senior_mens_programme_banner_baf03d48_66aa_4572_b9ae_fad7832e22b6_41d9a0ba94.jpeg Hashan Tillakaratne, 1996 World Cup winner and ex-Sri Lanka captain, appointed batting coach of Sri Lanka's senior men's programme from 20 August 2026 to December 2027. Hashan Tillakaratne named Sri Lanka batting coach until December 2027 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/goyal-pitches-india-to-singapores-top-ceos Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:17:54+05:30 Piyush Goyal in Singapore: India's economic fundamentals pitched to global CEOs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_piyush_goyal_reaffirms_indias_strong_economic_fundamentals_investment_led_reforms_with_global_ceos_banner_4419c62f_64f0_4a23_82dd_37774bbbc9e0_4721a2edf9.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met top global CEOs in Singapore on 21 August, pitching India's economic fundamentals and investment reforms to Temasek, IHH, and others. Piyush Goyal in Singapore: India's economic fundamentals pitched to global CEOs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sowcar-janaki-400-film-icon-dies-at-94 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:11:18+05:30 Sowcar Janaki, veteran actress with 400-film legacy, dies at 94 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jr_ntr_vishnu_manchu_offer_condolences_for_veteran_actress_sowcar_janaki_as_she_passes_away_at_94_banner_ca97c1c4_9971_475b_a94e_0bd9f698a690_8ebe765e65.jpeg Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki dies at 94 on 21 August, leaving behind 400 films across 7 decades. Jr NTR, Vishnu Manchu and Prabhu Deva lead tributes. Sowcar Janaki, veteran actress with 400-film legacy, dies at 94 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-links-nehru-jeep-scam-to-valmiki-case Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:10:33+05:30 Karnataka BJP links Nehru's 1948 Jeep scam to ₹187-crore Valmiki Corporation case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_bjp_links_nehru_era_jeep_scandal_to_valmiki_case_challenges_minister_nagendra_to_swear_on_ramayana_banner_3056cd1b_5cc1_4cb3_b845_c975e33ef885_53f5609de9.jpeg Karnataka BJP's B. Sriramulu links Nehru's 1948 Jeep scam to the ₹187-crore Valmiki Corporation case, challenging minister Nagendra to swear on the Ramayana. Karnataka BJP links Nehru's 1948 Jeep scam to ₹187-crore Valmiki Corporation case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/premier-league-2026-27-india-tv-and-schedule Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:10:20+05:30 Premier League 2026-27 India TV, live stream: schedule and kick-off times https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_when_and_where_to_watch_premier_league_2026_in_india_know_all_details_banner_76eb95b0_8da7_4db9_b7a7_91a59c1b98e6_0413d60b9c.jpeg Premier League 2026-27 starts 23 August with Arsenal vs Coventry. Watch live in India on Jio Hotstar and Star Sports 2. Full Round 1 schedule inside. Premier League 2026-27 India TV, live stream: schedule and kick-off times 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/l-g-sinha-jandk-must-innovate-not-imitate Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:09:54+05:30 L-G Sinha at SKUAST Jammu: Build local solutions, not foreign copies https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_l_g_sinha_urges_jk_youth_to_find_region_specific_solutions_not_copy_foreign_models_banner_8cf158e6_9898_4e40_920f_0e69610bdde7_e58f1ca9eb.jpeg L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurates five new facilities at SKUAST Jammu on 21 August, urging J&K youth to build region-specific agri-innovation rather than replicate foreign models. L-G Sinha at SKUAST Jammu: Build local solutions, not foreign copies 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shringla-credits-gor-for-correct-jandk-stance Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:06:59+05:30 US envoy Gor called J&K 'part of India': Shringla hails Srinagar visit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_credit_us_ambassador_gor_for_providing_correct_perspective_on_jk_harsh_vardhan_shringla_banner_28ccb0de_7179_4ce3_a41b_b9dc3010d896_f4ee0b44ee.jpeg BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits US Ambassador Sergio Gor's Srinagar visit for calling J&K 'an important part of India' — a first-of-its-kind US statement. US envoy Gor called J&K 'part of India': Shringla hails Srinagar visit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sensex-flat-at-77541-nifty-up-20-pts Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:01:17+05:30 Sensex ends flat at 77,541 as crude surge, US-Iran tensions dent sentiment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sensex_ends_flat_nifty_gains_marginally_as_oil_surge_us_iran_tensions_weigh_banner_a8a4147f_a3cf_4f87_ae65_9817a1ace37c_93c8fb9759.jpeg Sensex ends nearly flat at 77,541 and Nifty gains 20 points on 21 August as crude oil surge and US-Iran tensions keep investors cautious. Both indices fall for second straight week. Sensex ends flat at 77,541 as crude surge, US-Iran tensions dent sentiment 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/mc-ignite-to-fund-30-energy-deep-tech-startups Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:00:15+05:30 MC²+ Ignite accelerator to fund 30 energy deep-tech startups up to ₹2 crore each https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govts_energy_platform_to_back_30_energy_deeptech_startups_banner_c1f97254_bfad_4594_b7f7_c9f4b501707d_c01e9d5d41.jpeg MC²+ Ignite, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas's energy accelerator, will fund up to 30 deep-tech startups with ₹2 crore each. Applications close 31 August 2026. MC²+ Ignite accelerator to fund 30 energy deep-tech startups up to ₹2 crore each 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/alibaba-ai-cloud-hits-45-percent-growth Nation Press en 2026-08-21T16:00:10+05:30 Alibaba AI cloud hits 45%25 growth at midpoint of $56bn capex plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_alibaba_signals_faster_ai_payoff_margin_gains_halfway_through_us56_billion_capex_plan_3ee3a2a7_fd1a_49ab_8646_280f9c10a32a_786cea6de5.jpeg Alibaba AI cloud revenue surged 45%25 in Q2 2026 — fastest in 22 quarters — as CEO Eddie Wu signals a 2-3 year capex breakeven. Alibaba AI cloud hits 45%25 growth at midpoint of $56bn capex plan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sad-victims-slam-hooda-over-sajjan-kumar-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:57:25+05:30 SAD, riot victims slam Deepender Hooda over Sajjan Kumar 'irreplaceable loss' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_should_be_ashamed_sad_riot_victims_family_hit_out_at_deepender_hoodas_irreplaceable_loss_remark_for_sajjan_kumar_banner_9167d078_145e_4b1b_ac3a_f16732bc192c_08663fef8b.jpeg SAD and 1984 riot victims' families condemn Congress MP Deepender Hooda for calling convicted former MP Sajjan Kumar's death 'an irreplaceable loss', demanding an apology. SAD, riot victims slam Deepender Hooda over Sajjan Kumar 'irreplaceable loss' remark 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-reach-bwf-worlds-semis Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:50:11+05:30 Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF Worlds semis, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_its_not_stopping_yet_treesa_gayatri_on_pulling_off_heist_at_bwf_worlds_banner_a89970a8_a8ad_4c13_92e1_a25ec320a5ea_5b12f6395c.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat World No. 4 Jia-Zhang 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 at BWF Worlds to seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011. Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF Worlds semis, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/guard-ceremony-at-rashtrapati-bhavan-off-saturday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:49:40+05:30 Rashtrapati Bhavan Change of Guard cancelled Saturday for Bangladesh PM rehearsal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_no_change_of_guard_ceremony_at_rashtrapati_bhavan_tomorrow_official_banner_0b627767_7427_4da6_843a_00216e5f6bd0_fa5fdfedbc.jpeg Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan cancelled on 22 August for full rehearsal of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's ceremonial state welcome. Rashtrapati Bhavan Change of Guard cancelled Saturday for Bangladesh PM rehearsal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/dggi-busts-indian-rupee185-cr-pan-masala-tax-racket-in-up Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:46:37+05:30 DGGI busts ₹185 crore pan masala tax evasion network in Uttar Pradesh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_dggi_busts_clandestine_pan_masala_tobacco_manufacturing_network_tax_evasion_of_rs_185_crore_detected_banner_587828a9_6999_4574_95af_052f18c66b12_994b28cb61.jpeg DGGI raids six premises in UP's Chitrakoot and Banda, seizing 27 undeclared machines and 15.5 lakh pouches. GST, HSNS cess and excise evasion of ₹185 crore detected; proprietor arrested. DGGI busts ₹185 crore pan masala tax evasion network in Uttar Pradesh 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/irani-gang-duo-arrested-under-mcoca-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:42:53+05:30 Delhi Police books Irani Gang members under MCOCA, arrests Ali Chunna and Akbar Ali https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_key_members_of_nasir_hafiz_khan_led_irani_gang_booked_under_mcoca_by_delhi_police_banner_e1afcc7e_7ab9_4bf7_a5c0_7aadd9e11933_b1af86464b.jpeg Delhi Police arrests Irani Gang members Ali Chunna and Akbar Ali under MCOCA, linked to ₹18.84 lakh robbery and 60+ criminal cases across multiple states. Delhi Police books Irani Gang members under MCOCA, arrests Ali Chunna and Akbar Ali 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-mla-vishnoi-slams-mp-govt-on-roads Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:41:21+05:30 BJP MLA Ajay Vishnoi slams own MP govt over crumbling roads, corruption https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_mla_ajay_vishnoi_targets_own_government_in_mp_over_poor_roads_alleges_corruption_banner_92489a8a_3b85_4dc2_a1df_ed6056f08901_737de0546f.jpeg BJP MLA Ajay Vishnoi publicly slams the Madhya Pradesh government over crumbling PWD and PMGSY roads, alleging contractor-official corruption is behind substandard construction. BJP MLA Ajay Vishnoi slams own MP govt over crumbling roads, corruption 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cm-suspends-katni-csp-over-law-and-order-lapse Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:40:38+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav orders Katni CSP suspension over law and order lapse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_orders_suspension_of_katni_csp_over_law_and_order_lapse_banner_9d069d97_5096_4c7c_8fbf_9f6b94f7e36d_b800d4dae9.jpeg MP CM Mohan Yadav orders suspension of Katni CSP on 21 August over a law and order lapse, as part of his Jan Vishwas Abhiyan accountability drive across Madhya Pradesh. MP CM Mohan Yadav orders Katni CSP suspension over law and order lapse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/liam-scott-eyes-australia-recall-in-all-formats Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:34:37+05:30 Liam Scott eyes Australia recall across all three formats after Bangladesh debut https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aiming_to_get_back_into_australia_squad_across_all_formats_liam_scott_banner_85080f5d_3297_4754_a6da_960e40ca763b_f98c1121bd.jpeg Liam Scott, Australia's Sheffield Shield Player of the Year with 496 runs and 23 wickets, eyes a national recall across all formats after his ODI debut in Dhaka earlier this year. Liam Scott eyes Australia recall across all three formats after Bangladesh debut 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/odisha-floods-hit-1344-lakh-across-7-districts Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:33:40+05:30 Odisha floods: 13.44 lakh affected across 7 districts, rescue ops intensify https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_flood_situation_remains_grim_in_odisha_over_13_44_lakh_affected_in_seven_districts_banner_4268c8f1_dcf0_4211_b5c4_202b1dba1c1a_a9b8cc4e92.jpeg Odisha floods leave 13.44 lakh people affected across 7 districts; over 4.87 lakh evacuated, 126 rescue teams deployed. Rivers now showing a falling trend. Odisha floods: 13.44 lakh affected across 7 districts, rescue ops intensify 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/army-destroys-live-mortar-shell-in-poonch Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:31:58+05:30 Army destroys live mortar shell near LoC in J&K's Poonch district https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_army_safely_destroys_live_mortar_shell_found_along_loc_in_jks_poonch_banner_83ffe5dc_d94a_4834_a0a5_6c19d29311a4_e44958b0ff.jpeg Indian Army safely destroys live mortar shell in J&K's Poonch district on 21 August, using a controlled detonation in the Mankote sector. No injuries reported. Army destroys live mortar shell near LoC in J&K's Poonch district 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shanto-sweats-over-tanzid-mushfiqur-fitness Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:31:22+05:30 Shanto hopeful on Tanzid, Mushfiqur fitness for Mackay Test vs Australia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shanto_hopes_tanzid_mushfiqur_get_fitness_clearance_as_bangladesh_keep_fingers_crossed_banner_8dad8461_9202_4847_8471_ee9a8ab37a74_499f015e74.jpeg Bangladesh await fitness verdicts on Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Mushfiqur Rahim ahead of the 2nd Test vs Australia in Mackay. Captain Shanto says a call will be made on match morning. Shanto hopeful on Tanzid, Mushfiqur fitness for Mackay Test vs Australia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-drones-meet-60-percent-war-demand-study Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:30:05+05:30 China drone output can cover only 60%25 of wartime demand: AI study https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinas_drone_production_capacity_can_only_meet_60_of_war_demand_study_441d7474_5049_4a1d_a23a_aca111e02a56_e31b76b5b7.jpeg China drone wartime production gap: AI study finds output meets only 60%25 of PLA demand even at full mobilisation, per July 2026 research. China drone output can cover only 60%25 of wartime demand: AI study 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/richard-gere-backs-4-rivers-6-ranges-director Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:29:07+05:30 Richard Gere hails '4 Rivers 6 Ranges' director Shenpenn Khymsar at Dharamshala screening https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_richard_gera_praises_4_rivers_6_ranges_maker_shenpenn_khymsar_he_is_just_incredible_banner_bade6edc_90ff_467e_a8ff_5a7795d2b5a6_50d555ab66.jpeg Richard Gere praised filmmaker Shenpenn Khymsar at the Dharamshala screening of '4 Rivers 6 Ranges', calling him a 'Tibetan Tarantino' and endorsing the independent Tibetan film. Richard Gere hails '4 Rivers 6 Ranges' director Shenpenn Khymsar at Dharamshala screening 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-eyes-20percent-of-global-smartphone-output Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:26:56+05:30 India set to hit 20%25 of global smartphone output within 2 years: Report https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_could_account_for_one_fifth_of_global_smartphone_production_within_1_2_years_report_banner_5bb6e8c0_50aa_4239_8b64_864e5e0a933a_4d8c5e9e81.jpeg India's smartphone production share has reached 18%25 and could hit 20%25 of global output within 1-2 years, per the One World Outlook report. China holds 63%25. India set to hit 20%25 of global smartphone output within 2 years: Report 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/akhil-sachdeva-i-will-die-on-stage Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:26:05+05:30 Akhil Sachdeva on Awarapan 2 song: 'I will die on stage' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_akhil_sachdeva_its_my_dream_to_have_my_last_breath_on_stage_banner_7333a2eb_05f1_4737_b745_2373d0f18617_d248fd9edc.jpeg Composer Akhil Sachdeva, who scored 'Piya Ghar Aaya' for Awarapan 2, says performing live is his life's calling and is launching an independent YouTube music journey this month. Akhil Sachdeva on Awarapan 2 song: 'I will die on stage' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mirwaiz-back-at-jama-masjid-after-2-week-ban Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:25:35+05:30 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq returns to Jama Masjid pulpit after two weeks of restrictions https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mirwaiz_umar_farooq_says_historic_pulpit_in_jks_jama_masjid_always_stands_for_people_banner_6fdd8002_6a69_495c_bd72_77f8f0eba6c5_7b4d287fe8.jpeg Mirwaiz Umar Farooq returned to Srinagar's Jama Masjid pulpit on 21 August after nearly two weeks of restrictions, saying the historic platform has always stood for the people's rights. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq returns to Jama Masjid pulpit after two weeks of restrictions 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-oks-sidecar-bikes-for-divyang-persons Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:18:34+05:30 Gujarat allows sidecar motorcycle registration for Divyang persons https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_permits_registration_modification_of_sidecar_fitted_motorcycles_for_divyang_persons_banner_4d03ca49_c2f3_4d2e_8b0a_2bc5caefa890_cf08287f5a.jpeg Gujarat permits sidecar motorcycle registration for Divyang persons, including Mano Divyang, under a new Transport Commissioner circular. Speed capped at 40 kmph; helmets and seat belts mandatory. Gujarat allows sidecar motorcycle registration for Divyang persons 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-police-shields-kashmiri-students-in-bhopal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:14:52+05:30 Kashmiri students harassed in Bhopal; MP Police steps in after JKSA alert https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jk_association_hails_mp_police_for_helping_kashmiri_students_facing_harassment_banner_bf1a2836_c29d_440b_b4b6_d87506f25f7c_57448eb2d7.jpeg Kashmiri students in Bhopal allege harassment over identity; JKSA escalates to MP Police DGP, prompting swift intervention and safety assurance on 21 August. Kashmiri students harassed in Bhopal; MP Police steps in after JKSA alert 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kajal-dhochaks-back-to-back-u20-world-gold Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:14:12+05:30 Kajal Dhochak wins back-to-back U20 World gold in 76kg, leads India's haul in Slovakia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kajal_secures_back_to_back_gold_to_headline_indias_haul_at_u20_wrestling_worlds_banner_39a287ff_da97_4eae_b079_2be92b795fba_b270e4ba4d.jpeg Kajal Dhochak wins back-to-back U20 World Wrestling gold at 76kg in Slovakia, beating China 7-0. India also bags two silvers through Tanu Sharma and Savita. Kajal Dhochak wins back-to-back U20 World gold in 76kg, leads India's haul in Slovakia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/chinas-solar-boom-is-hurting-bird-diversity Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:12:53+05:30 China solar expansion linked to bird diversity decline, study finds https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_solar_expansion_in_china_causes_bird_diversity_decline_report_banner_ae905612_55d5_4428_9e25_a9bc7caee658_af58960119.jpeg China's solar farm expansion is driving bird diversity decline, a study of 2,344 counties finds. Researchers urge ecologically informed siting to balance climate goals with conservation. China solar expansion linked to bird diversity decline, study finds 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-slams-rahuls-delhi-police-station-sit-in Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:11:04+05:30 BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'politics of anarchy' over Delhi police sit-in https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_politics_of_anarchy_bjp_hits_out_at_rahul_gandhi_over_police_station_sit_in_banner_aad3031a_35e4_4ada_a56e_32167c027c1a_9f77570f9f.jpeg BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'politics of anarchy' after the Congress leader stages an unpermitted sit-in at Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station on 21 August. BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'politics of anarchy' over Delhi police sit-in 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-meets-joshi-on-assams-key-sectors Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:10:46+05:30 Himanta Sarma meets Pralhad Joshi on education, food supply, renewable energy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_himanta_sarma_meets_pralhad_joshi_discusses_education_food_supply_renewable_energy_banner_26337381_54e8_401a_9ae7_a502698863a1_d29fedbd5d.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on 21 August, discussing state priorities in education, food supply, and renewable energy. Himanta Sarma meets Pralhad Joshi on education, food supply, renewable energy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-hc-stays-jssc-cgl-cdpo-cancellations Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:06:39+05:30 Jharkhand High Court stays JSSC-CGL and CDPO appointment cancellations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_jharkhand_high_court_now_stays_orders_cancelling_jssc_cgl_and_cdpo_appointments_banner_44103ba6_03c0_465a_891a_bb8445a7f395_9169bb6733.jpeg Jharkhand High Court stays cancellation of JSSC-CGL and CDPO appointments on 21 August, days after the Soren government annulled 22 recruitment exams over CID probe findings. Jharkhand High Court stays JSSC-CGL and CDPO appointment cancellations 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/chennai-gets-dollar230m-adb-loan-for-water-overhaul Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:04:38+05:30 Chennai gets $230 million ADB loan to overhaul water supply and sanitation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_india_adb_sign_230_million_loan_to_modernise_chennais_water_supply_sanitation_banner_0b3df47c_4aea_4245_a1be_b3c998501ff9_3377c04b6c.jpeg India and ADB sign $230 million loan on 21 August to modernise Chennai's water supply and sanitation, including 170 km of new pipes and India's first ring-main water system. Chennai gets $230 million ADB loan to overhaul water supply and sanitation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/allu-arjuns-mirzapur-praise-stunned-harshita Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:01:51+05:30 Harshita Gaur on Allu Arjun's Mirzapur praise: 'I wasn't expecting that' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_harshita_gaur_recalls_allu_arjuns_reaction_to_mirzapur_he_praised_the_show_so_much_banner_e8814077_8688_42f2_a3a2_4cab2d7a9ed6_5796b37b80.jpeg Harshita Gaur reveals Allu Arjun unexpectedly praised Mirzapur during a chance meeting. The actress stars in Mirzapur: The Movie, releasing 4 September 2026. Harshita Gaur on Allu Arjun's Mirzapur praise: 'I wasn't expecting that' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/modi-meets-20-space-startups-eyes-global-hub Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:01:20+05:30 PM Modi meets 20 space startup founders, pushes India as global space tech hub https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_pm_modi_interacts_with_20_space_startups_calls_for_india_to_become_global_space_tech_hub_banner_5ef38b38_63c0_4f63_9320_b8953ee9f249_925dbe6801.jpeg PM Modi met CEOs of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth on 21 August, urging cross-sector collaboration to make India a global space technology hub. PM Modi meets 20 space startup founders, pushes India as global space tech hub 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/amazon-expands-anti-counterfeit-unit-in-india Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:00:06+05:30 Amazon expands Counterfeit Crimes Unit in India to shield 1.7 million sellers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_amazon_expands_anti_counterfeit_unit_in_india_to_protect_1_7_million_sellers_consumers_ccu_chief_banner_aac615e6_c9c7_415f_b9c2_bfc865b2868b_6344752910.jpeg Amazon is expanding its Counterfeit Crimes Unit in India to protect 1.7 million sellers and consumers. The CCU has pursued 32,000 bad actors globally since its 2020 launch. Amazon expands Counterfeit Crimes Unit in India to shield 1.7 million sellers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shah-vande-mataram-not-fully-accepted-post-partition Nation Press en 2026-08-21T15:00:00+05:30 Amit Shah: Vande Mataram not fully accepted after Partition, 80th I-Day changed that https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_after_indias_independence_and_partition_vande_mataram_was_not_accepted_from_heart_by_some_says_hm_shah_banner_b6a47862_e041_40b9_acad_7c9813765246_5bbb0f7e73.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah said Vande Mataram was not accepted wholeheartedly by some after Partition, calling the 80th Independence Day its first full rendition at the Red Fort. Amit Shah: Vande Mataram not fully accepted after Partition, 80th I-Day changed that 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kubbra-sait-back-on-farzi-season-2-sets Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:59:46+05:30 Kubbra Sait returns to 'Farzi' Season 2 sets as Saira https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_kubbra_sait_back_on_the_sets_of_farzi_season_2_banner_8a888de6_c697_4e5b_b8a2_cbcf3e52e5aa_0e6a11f0b3.jpeg Kubbra Sait is back on the sets of Farzi Season 2, confirming her return as Saira via Instagram on 21 August. The Raj and DK crime thriller also stars Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi. Kubbra Sait returns to 'Farzi' Season 2 sets as Saira 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-min-hits-back-at-cjp-after-school-clash Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:59:02+05:30 Rajasthan Education Minister hits back at CJP after Jaipur school inspection clashes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_want_to_derail_states_progress_rajasthan_education_minister_on_cjp_police_clashes_over_jaipur_school_inspection_banner_0a632a22_77ca_492a_b9cb_2512bed126f6_ade0e8691e.jpeg Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar accused CJP and Congress of disrupting state education progress after CJP activists were allegedly assaulted inspecting a Jaipur school on 21 August. Rajasthan Education Minister hits back at CJP after Jaipur school inspection clashes 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pellet-gun-victims-fir-battle-after-aiims-surgery Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:57:15+05:30 Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochav: vision unclear after AIIMS surgery, FIR still not filed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pellet_gun_victim_sahil_lochav_says_vision_still_unclear_after_surgery_alleges_fir_not_registered_banner_73c6d65c_b6fc_4aa0_9eb9_ab7396747b77_2ff09e2158.jpeg Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochav says vision unclear after AIIMS surgery; FIR not registered despite complaint. Rahul Gandhi holds sit-in at Parliament Street Police Station. Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochav: vision unclear after AIIMS surgery, FIR still not filed 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/pellet-gun-victims-fir-still-pending-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:57:15+05:30 Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochab: vision unclear post-AIIMS surgery, FIR still pending https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pellet_gun_victim_sahil_lochab_says_vision_still_unclear_after_surgery_alleges_fir_not_registered_banner_b287babf_ecf1_4b3e_ab05_5323e71d0a32_8ade45a633.jpeg Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochab says vision remains unclear after AIIMS surgery and alleges Delhi Police refused to register FIR despite a 14 August complaint at Jantar Mantar. Pellet-gun victim Sahil Lochab: vision unclear post-AIIMS surgery, FIR still pending 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tanishas-64-fires-south-delhi-to-dpl-2026-win Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:49:06+05:30 DPL 2026: Tanisha's 64 powers South Delhi Superstarz to 29-run win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_its_not_pressure_its_responsibility_says_tanisha_on_south_delhis_winning_start_banner_8cf9cfae_3e61_4f7e_b11f_caa772c649be_c7a048b9f1.jpeg Tanisha Singh's 64 and an 82-run stand with Nishika Singh guide South Delhi Superstarz to a 29-run win over Central Delhi Queens in the 2026 Women's DPL opener. DPL 2026: Tanisha's 64 powers South Delhi Superstarz to 29-run win 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/spain-to-extend-de-la-fuentes-deal-to-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:46:58+05:30 Spain coach Luis de la Fuente set for contract extension to 2030 after World Cup win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_spain_coach_luis_de_la_fuente_set_for_contract_extension_till_2030_after_wc_glory_banner_c3418d88_d02c_47d4_85e9_746a972d66e5_1354c8c664.jpeg Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is set for a contract extension to 2030 after guiding La Roja to the FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente set for contract extension to 2030 after World Cup win 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/akshaye-khanna-doesnt-talk-on-ikka-set Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:46:33+05:30 Akshaye Khanna on Ikka set: 'He doesn't talk to anyone,' says co-star https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vijay_vikram_singh_on_akshaye_khannas_reserved_nature_he_doesnt_talk_to_anyone_on_set_banner_9c9fd17c_f3f4_4a68_863e_5747555fd437_52c61d9fbd.jpeg Actor Vijay Vikram Singh reveals Akshaye Khanna barely speaks on set of Netflix thriller Ikka, calling a 5-7 minute chat with him a personal achievement. Akshaye Khanna on Ikka set: 'He doesn't talk to anyone,' says co-star 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-ucc-bill-tabled-amid-congress-walkout Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:43:51+05:30 Rajasthan UCC Bill tabled in Assembly amid Congress walkout, BJP sloganeering https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_govt_tables_ucc_bill_in_assembly_amid_protest_sloganeering_by_cong_mlas_banner_92bc70c2_ab06_4985_8047_5d3519c20416_73c6896170.jpeg Rajasthan's UCC Bill was tabled on 21 August amid Congress protests and a walkout during the Monsoon Session. Law Minister Jogaram Patel introduced the Bill; debate and vote expected next. Rajasthan UCC Bill tabled in Assembly amid Congress walkout, BJP sloganeering 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/hussey-eyes-england-batting-coach-role Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:43:42+05:30 Michael Hussey weighing England Test batting coach role after Fleming approach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hussey_considers_taking_up_england_batting_coach_role_after_approach_from_fleming_banner_c81c3618_f3e4_4cc6_a550_e25fac85c77f_11c85b3828.jpeg Michael Hussey is considering England's Test batting coach role after an informal approach from new head coach Stephen Fleming, his long-time CSK colleague. Michael Hussey weighing England Test batting coach role after Fleming approach 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/26-kolkata-hotels-get-fire-safety-notices Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:40:25+05:30 Kolkata hotel fire: 17 more Mirza Ghalib Street hotels get show-cause notices https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kolkata_hotel_fire_show_cause_notices_slapped_on_17_more_hotels_in_mirza_ghalib_street_area_banner_18a49762_e5ef_464f_a48d_8b40724d03ee_ae2149eaa1.jpeg West Bengal Fire Services issues show-cause notices to 17 more Mirza Ghalib Street hotels after a fire killed 9 people, including 7 Bangladeshis, at Shikha Inn. Total notices: 26. Kolkata hotel fire: 17 more Mirza Ghalib Street hotels get show-cause notices 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ksu-leaders-shifted-to-garo-hills-jails Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:39:14+05:30 KSU leaders to be shifted to Garo Hills jails amid Shillong unrest https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_shillong_on_edge_as_three_student_leaders_to_be_shifted_to_other_jails_under_heavy_security_banner_b0a4d49f_bd46_4f9b_a30b_768901b1ee09_8d7cd2cb3e.jpeg Three KSU leaders arrested over Shillong violence will be shifted to Garo Hills jails on 22 August under heavy security. MHA deploys CRPF and RAF companies until 25 August. KSU leaders to be shifted to Garo Hills jails amid Shillong unrest 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-files-fir-pellet-attack-victim Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:32:50+05:30 Rahul Gandhi Files FIR Over Pellet-Gun Attack on Jantar Mantar Protester https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rahul_gandhi_files_fir_over_pellet_gun_attack_on_jantar_mantar_protester_decc3698_0e2a_46d3_997b_e0f23034b7d9_66ff32cd94.jpeg Rahul Gandhi accompanied pellet-gun attack victim Sahil Lochab to Delhi's Parliament Street DCP office on 21 August to file an FIR against police. Rahul Gandhi Files FIR Over Pellet-Gun Attack on Jantar Mantar Protester 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/antonelli-takes-grid-penalty-at-home-monza-gp Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:30:45+05:30 Kimi Antonelli confirms grid penalty at home Monza GP on 6 September https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_f1_title_leader_kimi_antonelli_confirms_grid_penalty_for_home_monza_race_banner_dc82428e_1064_4ddb_880b_9beec03ca1fd_585f492dbd.jpeg F1 2026 title leader Kimi Antonelli confirms a grid penalty at the Monza Italian GP on 6 September, citing it as the best track to recover positions due to overtaking opportunities. Kimi Antonelli confirms grid penalty at home Monza GP on 6 September 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-transhipment-report-on-india-no-proof Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:29:20+05:30 White House China transhipment report on India lacks proof, names no company: Analysis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_report_accusing_other_countries_of_facilitating_chinas_exports_lacks_proof_report_banner_0a1591ba_fb12_4756_9877_80a6c99632a2_59f4a623df.jpeg White House report naming India among 40+ countries aiding China's transhipment to the US cites no Indian company, shipment, or bill of lading, a Saviour magazine analysis finds. New Delhi has pledged to study the methodology. White House China transhipment report on India lacks proof, names no company: Analysis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-face-dutch-in-world-cup-second-stage Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:25:00+05:30 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India face Netherlands in second-stage opener https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fih_hockey_wc_dutch_test_awaits_indian_mens_womens_teams_as_road_to_sf_intensifies_banner_8d3ca141_5104_4010_85bd_d568e6bd46e1_fe47007b20.jpeg India's men's and women's hockey teams face reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 second-stage openers in Amstelveen on 21-22 August. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India face Netherlands in second-stage opener 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-priyanka-dharna-over-pellet-victims-fir Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:24:09+05:30 Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi dharna at Parliament Street Police Station over pellet victim's FIR https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rahul_priyanka_gandhi_continue_dharna_at_parliament_street_police_station_with_pellet_victim_demand_fir_banner_14c5c0d1_2852_433c_a568_7bd912133b75_96f6456e0d.jpeg Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a dharna at Parliament Street Police Station on 21 August, demanding an FIR over pellet-gun injuries to student Sahil Lochab during 20 July protests. Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi dharna at Parliament Street Police Station over pellet victim's FIR 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/psu-banks-top-alpha-picks-omniscience Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:23:35+05:30 PSU banks lead alpha potential in Indian equities: OmniScience Capital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_psu_banks_offer_highest_alpha_potential_over_medium_term_report_banner_cca7fdc7_f14e_47f6_b65c_455e9144a96d_f1a5cc0596.jpeg PSU banks hold the strongest alpha potential in Indian equities, says OmniScience Capital, citing clean balance sheets, double-digit growth, and deep valuation discounts. PSU banks lead alpha potential in Indian equities: OmniScience Capital 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tejashwi-flags-bihars-58percent-fiscal-deficit Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:23:22+05:30 Bihar fiscal deficit hits 5.8%25 of GSDP, Tejashwi Yadav flags debt crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bihar_finances_under_strain_over_surging_debt_poor_fiscal_management_tejashwi_yadav_banner_6414d3a4_5e30_4a54_a4d3_45dc18dab80c_197c4b39e3.jpeg Bihar's fiscal deficit-to-GSDP ratio reportedly hit 5.8%25 in 2025-26, the highest among major states, as Tejashwi Yadav alleges fourfold debt surge and poor NDA fiscal management. Bihar fiscal deficit hits 5.8%25 of GSDP, Tejashwi Yadav flags debt crisis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-tops-apac-data-centre-market-at-17-gw Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:20:34+05:30 India tops APAC data centre market outside China as IT capacity hits 1.7 GW https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_top_data_centre_market_in_apac_outside_china_live_it_capacity_quadruples_report_banner_a181de94_1a31_44a4_bde1_b8721adb32fc_a54621b063.jpeg India is now the top data centre market in APAC outside China, with live IT capacity quadrupling to 1.7 GW in six years, per a BloombergNEF report released 21 August 2025. India tops APAC data centre market outside China as IT capacity hits 1.7 GW 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ahmedabad-busts-215-liquor-cases-seizes-indian-rupee28l Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:20:34+05:30 Ahmedabad Police bust 215 prohibition cases, seize liquor worth ₹28 lakh in 2-day drive https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ahmedabad_cops_register_215_prohibition_cases_seize_liquor_worth_rs_28_lakh_attach_assets_banner_f3f43cfb_9de1_4930_b87a_fc5985846830_085e8c0f78.jpeg Ahmedabad Police filed 215 prohibition cases against 244 people in a 2-day drive on 18-19 August, seizing 10,000+ liquor bottles worth ₹28.28 lakh; total assets seized hit ₹77.87 lakh. Ahmedabad Police bust 215 prohibition cases, seize liquor worth ₹28 lakh in 2-day drive 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-stun-world-no-4-seal-medal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:19:53+05:30 BWF World C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri stun world No. 4 China, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_treesa_gayatri_stuns_world_no_4_chinese_to_secure_indias_first_medal_in_womens_doubles_since_2011_banner_c1f9e797_eb6a_48fa_bdf1_4fb3d9654d49_9bf7703465.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat world No. 4 Ji Yifan-Zhang Shuxian 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 at BWF World C'ships, sealing India's first women's doubles medal since 2011. BWF World C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri stun world No. 4 China, seal India's first women's doubles medal since 2011 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/akshay-saifs-playful-kbc-18-moment-for-haiwaan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:19:40+05:30 Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan share playful KBC 18 moment promoting 'Haiwaan' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_haiwaan_akshay_kumar_turns_playful_while_posing_with_saif_ali_khan_on_the_sets_of_kbc_18_banner_e5d47412_317f_4d96_890a_464e392e5583_22e9d064bc.jpeg Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan visit KBC 18 sets to promote 'Haiwaan', reuniting on screen after 18 years. Film directed by Priyadarshan releases on 11 September. Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan share playful KBC 18 moment promoting 'Haiwaan' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajnath-blasts-congress-on-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:07:26+05:30 Rajnath Singh slams Congress over Vande Mataram row, calls it unconstitutional https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_very_serious_matter_from_constitutional_perspective_says_rajnath_singh_on_cong_opposition_to_full_vande_mataram_banner_41e3e794_86e3_423e_8a3b_e4a7ff319305_4a52456dc7.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 21 August attacked Congress over its alleged refusal to honour Vande Mataram, calling it unconstitutional and a serious threat to the country’s future. Rajnath Singh slams Congress over Vande Mataram row, calls it unconstitutional 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-eu-fta-to-open-new-business-avenues Nation Press en 2026-08-21T14:04:36+05:30 India-EU FTA to unlock business avenues, says Finland Trade Counsellor https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_eu_fta_to_open_new_avenues_for_businesses_finland_trade_counsellor_banner_86f88972_59a0_4eda_b43f_16a325e97a5b_a8a200b0c8.jpeg India-EU FTA will open new business avenues and deepen trade ties, Finland's Trade Counsellor Antti Herlevi said on 21 August, also highlighting circular economy collaboration potential. India-EU FTA to unlock business avenues, says Finland Trade Counsellor 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-eyes-coastal-malnad-tourism-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:57:07+05:30 Karnataka to draft Coastal-Malnad tourism policy by Sept 7: Minister K.J. George https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_eyes_tourism_boost_in_coastal_malnad_belt_amid_challenges_to_draft_policy_by_sept_7_banner_fe8dbccc_7c14_4ffb_8d3e_e9eefd6ed41d_55859225fe.jpeg Karnataka tourism policy for Coastal and Malnad regions to be drafted by September 7, Minister K.J. George said after a Vidhana Soudha consultation on 21 August. Karnataka to draft Coastal-Malnad tourism policy by Sept 7: Minister K.J. George 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bnm-rallies-in-amsterdam-over-surab-airstrikes Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:57:06+05:30 Baloch group rallies in Netherlands over Pakistan airstrikes in Surab, demands UN probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_baloch_group_condemns_pakistani_airstrikes_in_balochistan_calls_for_international_probe_banner_04652438_a889_4d5d_8b7d_70ce0567eb1b_f6822780f0.jpeg Baloch National Movement rallies in Amsterdam over Pakistan Air Force strikes in Surab that reportedly killed 30+ civilians. UN and US probes demanded. Baloch group rallies in Netherlands over Pakistan airstrikes in Surab, demands UN probe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/neeraj-vs-pathirage-at-lausanne-dl-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:54:38+05:30 Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2026: Pathirage challenge, schedule, where to watch https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_neeraj_set_for_pathirage_challenge_all_you_need_to_know_about_lausanne_diamond_league_banner_996d2213_f331_4acd_a2ec_a3d50b5a99a5_a448327c7d.jpeg Neeraj Chopra competes at Lausanne Diamond League 2026 on 21 August, facing Sri Lanka's Pathirage (92.62m world lead) in a stacked javelin field. Event starts 11:52 PM IST. Neeraj Chopra at Lausanne Diamond League 2026: Pathirage challenge, schedule, where to watch 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/manipur-assam-nagaland-buses-back-after-3-years Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:54:35+05:30 Manipur-Assam-Nagaland bus service resumes after 3-year ethnic conflict halt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manipur_assam_nagaland_bus_service_resumes_after_over_three_years_banner_c59a9568_069e_4dfc_ad5a_71bab8477873_5a440f8d58.jpeg Manipur-Assam-Nagaland bus services resume on 21 August after a 3-year halt caused by the Meitei-Kuki-Zo ethnic conflict. 125 passengers travelled on Day 1. Manipur-Assam-Nagaland bus service resumes after 3-year ethnic conflict halt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/amc-seals-2-sites-in-mosquito-control-blitz Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:50:57+05:30 AMC seals 2 sites, issues 108 notices in Ahmedabad mosquito-control drive https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ahmedabad_civic_body_issues_108_notices_seals_two_sites_in_mosquito_control_drive_banner_466d90ca_f2c2_4d77_b447_13cdb4ff6be1_2c3d7fff6a.jpeg AMC seals 2 premises and issues 108 notices across Ahmedabad in a mosquito-control drive on 21 August, recovering ₹2,53,800 in fines from 612 inspected sites. AMC seals 2 sites, issues 108 notices in Ahmedabad mosquito-control drive 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-salutes-kalamkari-artist-vijay-lakshmi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:49:36+05:30 Giriraj Singh Salutes Kalamkari Artist P. Vijay Lakshmi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_salutes_kalamkari_artist_p_vijay_lakshmi_eaa97d28_44d8_4595_95ee_e49dbc0029c6_8e5e6436ac.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh praised National Award 2023 winner P. Vijay Lakshmi for 28 years of Kalamkari art and training over 60 students. Giriraj Singh Salutes Kalamkari Artist P. Vijay Lakshmi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-mother-tongue-true-national-service Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:48:18+05:30 Giriraj Singh calls mother tongue the bedrock of national identity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_calls_mother_tongue_the_bedrock_of_national_identity_06e84416_cdc2_4eb3_ab1f_fdd004bfa0a4_5abb980468.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on 21 Aug 2026 urged Indians to teach children their mother tongue, calling it 'true national service' and linking linguistic pride to national identity. Giriraj Singh calls mother tongue the bedrock of national identity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-backs-assam-silk-dialogue Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:47:11+05:30 Giriraj Singh backs scientist-farmer dialogue for Assam silk https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_backs_scientist_farmer_dialogue_for_assam_silk_dacac219_a375_4bb2_8d95_9347da7512aa_e61c1e1d36.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted a scientist-farmer dialogue in Kokrajhar, Assam under MRMA 2.0 to boost Muga and Eri silk production. Giriraj Singh backs scientist-farmer dialogue for Assam silk 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-bets-on-bamboo-banana-fibres Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:45:53+05:30 Giriraj Singh flags bamboo, banana fibres as India's textile future https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_flags_bamboo_banana_fibres_as_indias_textile_future_ba8f4402_7b42_4f05_b407_7cf197b9ba73_110b386cf5.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted an Ahmedabad workshop on bamboo, banana, and pineapple fibres as India pushes sustainable textile manufacturing. Giriraj Singh flags bamboo, banana fibres as India's textile future 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-honours-kaka-kalelkar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:44:35+05:30 Giriraj Singh pays tribute to Kaka Kalelkar on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_giriraj_singh_pays_tribute_to_kaka_kalelkar_on_death_anniversary_cadfe9b0_1b71_4f1d_8653_37d16c58302f_71b79735b0.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh paid tribute to Gandhian thinker and freedom fighter Kaka Kalelkar on his death anniversary on 21 August 2026. Giriraj Singh pays tribute to Kaka Kalelkar on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-wishes-ncw-chief-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:43:43+05:30 Giriraj Singh Wishes NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_giriraj_singh_wishes_ncw_chief_vijaya_rahatkar_on_birthday_18325192_9dc1_4bba_a435_07947007b35e_8455084020.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh wished NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on her birthday, praising her dedication to women's empowerment and rights protection. Giriraj Singh Wishes NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar on Birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-minister-threatens-surgical-strikes-at-ju Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:43:23+05:30 Jadavpur University clashes: Bengal minister warns of 'surgical strikes' if anti-national slogans raised again https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ju_clashes_there_will_be_surgical_strikes_again_if_anti_national_slogans_are_raised_there_says_bengal_minister_banner_91b6dd8e_29bf_4ee1_8dd7_585307ebc410_7a5c5cd7d3.jpeg Bengal BJP minister Dilip Ghosh warns of 'surgical strikes' at Jadavpur University if anti-national slogans recur, after SFI-ABVP clashes damaged the campus emblem on 21 August. Jadavpur University clashes: Bengal minister warns of 'surgical strikes' if anti-national slogans raised again 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishtwar-minor-dies-in-mtp-referral-teacher-held Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:41:55+05:30 Kishtwar minor dies during MTP referral, teacher arrested in J&K https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_minor_dies_during_pregnancy_termination_referral_teacher_arrested_in_jks_kishtwar_banner_e79a3026_17c5_472a_bec0_ee5c507c0f54_0bdbff20c7.jpeg A 14-year-old girl from Kishtwar, J&K, died during an MTP referral on 21 August. A school teacher, allegedly responsible for her pregnancy, has been arrested. Kishtwar minor dies during MTP referral, teacher arrested in J&K 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-inspects-nagpur-dev-projects Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:35:40+05:30 CM Fadnavis Inspects Key Development Projects in Nagpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_inspects_key_development_projects_in_nagpur_0a065dde_8f93_4c66_a01e_1c0ec2451b92_4593993b22.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inspected multiple development projects in Nagpur on 20 August 2026 to accelerate growth in the state's winter capital. CM Fadnavis Inspects Key Development Projects in Nagpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/divya-duttas-stray-dog-plea-goes-viral Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:35:17+05:30 Divya Dutta's stray dog encounter sparks compassion appeal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_divya_dutta_urges_compassion_for_stray_dogs_after_emotional_encounter_on_film_set_banner_a94e0363_d3f3_4f8c_ad8e_1e95da262f6c_d5c638389b.jpeg Divya Dutta shares an emotional stray dog encounter from a Mumbai film set, urging people to show kindness and compassion toward street animals in an Instagram post. Divya Dutta's stray dog encounter sparks compassion appeal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-eyes-300-mmtpa-refining-inks-mauritius-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:35:15+05:30 India's oil refining capacity to hit 300 MMTPA; India-Mauritius energy deal signed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_expanding_oil_refining_capacity_to_300_mmtpa_amid_global_uncertainty_hardeep_puri_banner_7b2dba2b_f2b3_4ef1_b54d_e8cc07fc2b23_0557367e64.jpeg India is expanding oil refining capacity from 272 MMTPA to 300 MMTPA, says Minister Hardeep Puri. India and Mauritius signed a landmark energy MoU and a 5-year IndianOil supply deal. India's oil refining capacity to hit 300 MMTPA; India-Mauritius energy deal signed 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/eijaz-khan-on-his-complex-dilon-ki-ram-leela-role Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:35:06+05:30 Eijaz Khan on 'Dilon Ki Ram Leela': A father's complex emotional layers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_eijaz_khan_says_his_dilon_ki_ram_leela_character_shares_complex_relationship_with_people_around_him_banner_a8a45d8f_3877_4758_8e85_f57f14817b89_3e7c9e57dd.jpeg Eijaz Khan plays Virendra Sehgal in 'Dilon Ki Ram Leela', a father with complex emotional layers. The Zee TV show premieres 24 August 2026, starring Aastha Sharma and Mishkat Varma. Eijaz Khan on 'Dilon Ki Ram Leela': A father's complex emotional layers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-highlights-marleshwar-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:34:40+05:30 CM Fadnavis Spotlights Marleshwar Temple in Shravan Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_fadnavis_spotlights_marleshwar_temple_in_shravan_push_8e1c4ecc_de3a_49a2_8b5e_3dea98375e63_03d008f4c7.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis highlights the ancient Marleshwar Shiva Temple in Ratnagiri under the #MaharashtrachiShivDhara campaign during Shravan 2026. CM Fadnavis Spotlights Marleshwar Temple in Shravan Push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-honours-ex-maha-agri-min-phundkar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:33:24+05:30 CM Fadnavis pays tribute to former Maha Agriculture Minister Phundkar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_pays_tribute_to_former_maha_agriculture_minister_phundkar_7deb68fb_d0b7_45eb_815c_4e1a7e6d0e22_4b29ed3206.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to former Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Bhausaheb Phundkar on his birth anniversary on 21 August 2026. CM Fadnavis pays tribute to former Maha Agriculture Minister Phundkar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-wishes-pema-khandu-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:32:28+05:30 CM Fadnavis wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_wishes_arunachal_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_e2152422_4e73_4366_8a84_2a3eb70f2405_f3c04c6bdc.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu a happy birthday on 21 August 2026, posting greetings in English and Hindi. CM Fadnavis wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-greets-ncw-chief-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:31:40+05:30 CM Fadnavis Wishes NCW Chief Vijayatai Rahatkar on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_wishes_ncw_chief_vijayatai_rahatkar_on_birthday_af8030b5_5f35_4dc3_8b11_cc837b1d1d9d_c965660d48.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wished NCW Chairperson Vijayatai Rahatkar a happy birthday on August 21, 2026, via a bilingual post on X. CM Fadnavis Wishes NCW Chief Vijayatai Rahatkar on Birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-india-poorer-than-bangladesh-now Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:30:44+05:30 Kejriwal says India now poorer than Bangladesh in per capita income https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kejriwal_says_india_now_poorer_than_bangladesh_in_per_capita_income_60c38124_a4c6_4225_8b4c_a4fdc693df29_de9c083969.jpeg AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on 21 August 2026 claimed India has fallen behind Bangladesh in per capita income, calling it PM Modi's core economic failure. Kejriwal says India now poorer than Bangladesh in per capita income 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indigo-website-down-again-bookings-hit Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:28:06+05:30 IndiGo website down again: booking, check-in issues hit passengers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indigo_website_faces_disruption_again_passengers_report_booking_issues_banner_597e50f4_83cd_4414_ba49_2b936d3dee01_09b40d5b31.jpeg IndiGo's website went down again on 21 August, blocking flight bookings and check-ins — the second outage in five days for India's largest airline, which holds 67%25 market share. IndiGo website down again: booking, check-in issues hit passengers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-pushes-for-pellet-gun-fir-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:24:42+05:30 Rahul Gandhi at Parliament Street Police Station over Delhi pellet gun firing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pellet_guns_issue_intensifies_lop_rahul_gandhi_reaches_police_station_at_parliament_street_banner_e457c707_171b_476b_8597_10353778bf9e_efc6455739.jpeg Rahul Gandhi visited Parliament Street Police Station on 21 August, pressing Delhi Police to register an FIR over pellet gun firing on students at Jantar Mantar on 20 July. Rahul Gandhi at Parliament Street Police Station over Delhi pellet gun firing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/alirajpur-306-cartons-of-illicit-liquor-seized Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:24:35+05:30 Alirajpur police seize 306 cartons of illicit liquor worth ₹10.97 lakh in Sorwa raid https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_306_cartons_of_illicit_liquor_worth_near_rs_11_lakh_seized_in_alirajpur_banner_93b2ba9d_ca72_4572_8e63_f45daea47f3e_8b06afbf82.jpeg Alirajpur police seize 306 cartons of illicit liquor worth ₹10.97 lakh from Moriyawada village on 21 August. Accused Ramsingh Morya booked under the Excise Act. Alirajpur police seize 306 cartons of illicit liquor worth ₹10.97 lakh in Sorwa raid 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/udhayanidhi-slams-tns-indian-rupee1lmonth-mla-perk-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:16:25+05:30 Udhayanidhi Stalin questions TN govt's ₹1 lakh/month MLA vehicle plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_udhayanidhi_stalin_questions_tn_govts_move_to_provide_vehicles_allowances_to_all_234_mlas_banner_9ce53290_a7b2_4aa0_bb28_8aa79c24b2c9_bc5470e1a9.jpeg Udhayanidhi Stalin challenges Tamil Nadu govt's plan to give all 234 MLAs official vehicles and ₹1 lakh/month allowance, citing the state's debt burden. Udhayanidhi Stalin questions TN govt's ₹1 lakh/month MLA vehicle plan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-cm-meets-rbi-governor-in-chennai Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:09:49+05:30 Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay meets RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tamil_nadu_cm_joseph_vijay_meets_rbi_governor_sanjay_malhotra_a46500b2_fc76_422d_af7c_8e923e26c621_b6bcbcf479.jpeg RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Tamil Nadu CM S. Joseph Vijay at the Chief Secretariat in Chennai on 21 August 2026 to discuss state fiscal and banking matters. Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay meets RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-cm-films-press-photographers-on-photo-day Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:08:57+05:30 TN CM Joseph Vijay Marks World Photography Day with Press Photographers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_cm_joseph_vijay_marks_world_photography_day_with_press_photographers_147c741e_fb8b_451d_89f3_a5c5f78bbeff_4c0ea721a6.jpeg Tamil Nadu CM S. Joseph Vijay filmed press photographers on World Photography Day, 19 August 2026, in a video interaction shared by the CMO. TN CM Joseph Vijay Marks World Photography Day with Press Photographers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sri-lanka-draft-arachchige-mishara-for-colombo-test Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:08:08+05:30 Sri Lanka call up Arachchige, Mishara for 2nd Test vs India in Colombo https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sri_lanka_name_arachchige_mishara_for_2nd_test_against_india_banner_aecaa018_d37e_48a6_99ad_078d232e1b60_088f42a7fa.jpeg Sri Lanka name Arachchige and Mishara in 14-member squad for 2nd Test vs India in Colombo from 23 August, as Chandimal misses out injured. Sri Lanka call up Arachchige, Mishara for 2nd Test vs India in Colombo 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cjp-gives-rajasthan-ed-minister-48-hr-notice Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:07:05+05:30 CJP gives Rajasthan education minister 48-hour ultimatum after school visit attack https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_after_villagers_attack_team_cjp_gives_rajasthan_education_minister_48_hour_ultimatum_banner_e031dee6_d15f_4904_8237_4e3e36f1ab3b_0fbdd9c536.jpeg CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka gives Rajasthan government a 48-hour ultimatum after activists were allegedly attacked during a school inspection in Sanganer. CJP gives Rajasthan education minister 48-hour ultimatum after school visit attack 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-opens-genh-youth-chaupal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:04:12+05:30 CM Saini launches GenH Youth Entrepreneur Chaupal in Gurugram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_launches_genh_youth_entrepreneur_chaupal_in_gurugram_57465b78_efcd_4b61_91c1_7d01383128d2_8b19bbf097.jpeg CM Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the #GenH Youth Entrepreneur Chaupal in Gurugram on 21 August 2026, targeting Haryana's startup community. CM Saini launches GenH Youth Entrepreneur Chaupal in Gurugram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-live-youth-chaupal-gurugram Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:03:08+05:30 CM Saini Hosts Live Youth Entrepreneur Chaupal in Gurugram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_saini_hosts_live_youth_entrepreneur_chaupal_in_gurugram_4be36d42_7524_4646_9fc0_39be747c7165_a01e9b292f.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini held a live Yuva Udyami Chaupal in Gurugram on 21 August 2026, engaging young entrepreneurs under the #GenH initiative. CM Saini Hosts Live Youth Entrepreneur Chaupal in Gurugram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-wishes-ncw-chief-rahatkar-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:02:07+05:30 CM Saini Wishes NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_wishes_ncw_chief_vijaya_rahatkar_on_birthday_1f21b2a6_65ad_4c60_a43d_c31279d23934_45fb9f4fc2.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini wished NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on her birthday, praying for her good health and a long, distinguished life. CM Saini Wishes NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar on Birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sunita-ahuja-withdrew-divorce-to-stop-govindas-wedding Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:01:44+05:30 Sunita Ahuja on withdrawing divorce from Govinda: 'They were planning to marry' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sunita_ahuja_on_why_she_withdrew_divorce_petition_from_govinda_shaadi_karne_ke_plan_me_the_woh_log_banner_4c85930c_7747_4089_86a4_f76593b7ff36_812851a1dc.jpeg Sunita Ahuja says she withdrew divorce from Govinda because he and Komal Rani Swarnkar were 'planning to marry.' Rakhi Sawant urged her to secure ₹200 crore in assets. Sunita Ahuja on withdrawing divorce from Govinda: 'They were planning to marry' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ingrosso-confirmed-for-sunburn-2026-mumbai Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:01:18+05:30 Sebastian Ingrosso headlines Sunburn Festival 2026 in Mumbai, December 18-19 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_sebastian_ingrosso_announced_as_second_headliner_for_sunburn_festival_2026_in_india_banner_a6e93f78_8eca_4aa0_8825_8f73e096875a_99c9716b89.jpeg Sebastian Ingrosso confirmed as second headliner for Sunburn Festival 2026 at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on December 18-19, over a decade after his last India show. Sebastian Ingrosso headlines Sunburn Festival 2026 in Mumbai, December 18-19 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sawant-34th-konkani-recognition-day Nation Press en 2026-08-21T13:01:03+05:30 CM Sawant at 34th Konkani Recognition Day, MoU signed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_at_34th_konkani_recognition_day_mou_signed_aadd4d96_88b1_4861_8d60_fe8f2590f312_3c16b5fe14.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant attended the 34th Konkani Rashtramanyatay Dis at Goa University and witnessed an MoU between Goa Konkani Akademi and Gujarat Sahitya Akademi. CM Sawant at 34th Konkani Recognition Day, MoU signed 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sawant-wishes-pema-khandu-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:59:57+05:30 Goa CM Sawant wishes Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_goa_cm_sawant_wishes_pema_khandu_on_birthday_98754cc5_a614_446c_9982_b1545c5e4019_2b795d32c0.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday on 21 August 2026, conveying warm greetings on X. Goa CM Sawant wishes Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sawant-backs-goa-msmes-on-entrepreneurs-day Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:59:20+05:30 CM Sawant Links Goa's MSMEs to Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_links_goas_msmes_to_atmanirbhar_bharat_vision_40cb6991_64b5_4196_93d2_f2acdc2ab76a_50c11aa2bc.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant marked World Entrepreneurs Day by linking the state's MSMEs and Swayampurna Goa initiative to the national Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat goals. CM Sawant Links Goa's MSMEs to Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sawant-honours-world-senior-citizens-day Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:58:26+05:30 CM Sawant marks World Senior Citizens Day with call for elder dignity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_marks_world_senior_citizens_day_with_call_for_elder_dignity_d482ebb9_0856_4a75_8469_2ba5a487b5c0_c03a69a9ea.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant on World Senior Citizens Day called for elders to live with love, security and respect, highlighting India's growing elderly population. CM Sawant marks World Senior Citizens Day with call for elder dignity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-assembly-uproar-over-cjp-assault-row Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:57:58+05:30 Rajasthan Assembly uproar: CJP assault row, Congress MLAs barred at gate https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_assembly_witnesses_uproar_over_assault_on_cjp_activists_barring_entry_of_congress_mlas_banner_abcb7737_b912_4c0b_8b05_3ee27c861b23_1ac2c6c3d8.jpeg Rajasthan Assembly erupted in uproar on 21 August as Congress MLAs protested the alleged assault on CJP activists and the barring of legislators at the Assembly gate on Thursday. Rajasthan Assembly uproar: CJP assault row, Congress MLAs barred at gate 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sawant-meets-ndma-on-goa-disaster-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:57:38+05:30 CM Sawant Meets NDMA on Goa Flood, Erosion Defence Plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_meets_ndma_on_goa_flood_erosion_defence_plan_2dfb3665_9788_4a1b_83d4_06b48ded576b_8c8f755c4d.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant met an NDMA delegation in Panaji on 20 August 2026 to discuss coastal erosion, urban flood control and AI-based disaster management solutions. CM Sawant Meets NDMA on Goa Flood, Erosion Defence Plan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bangladesh-eye-historic-series-win-in-mackay Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:56:02+05:30 Bangladesh eye historic Australia series win as Shanto urges calm in Mackay Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_just_want_to_play_good_cricket_shanto_not_thinking_about_history_ahead_of_mackay_test_banner_9a262b40_0329_473d_8c89_5ff8edfaacd8_157faf14f0.jpeg Bangladesh need only a draw in the Mackay Test to seal their first-ever series win in Australia. Captain Shanto urges focus on process, not history, after Darwin nine-wicket win. Bangladesh eye historic Australia series win as Shanto urges calm in Mackay Test 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mahaprabhu-jagannath-hits-screens-aug-28 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:52:29+05:30 Mahaprabhu Jagannath animated film releases on Raksha Bandhan, August 28 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mahaprabhu_jagannath_set_to_bring_lord_jagannaths_divine_world_to_the_big_screen_on_raksha_bandhan_banner_01094c89_33db_4ea1_902b_17cb94fdc2eb_5b853ee18c.jpeg Animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath releases in cinemas on 28 August 2026, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan and Balram Jayanti. First theatrical feature from ELE Animations' Sanatan Universe. Mahaprabhu Jagannath animated film releases on Raksha Bandhan, August 28 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-eu-fta-ready-to-sign-year-end-target-set Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:49:24+05:30 India-EU FTA a 'game changer', says Lithuanian envoy; signing by year-end https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_eu_fta_to_be_a_game_changer_boost_trade_significantly_lithuanian_envoy_banner_6081fb18_e113_4929_bf41_6a8f64ae6561_ad5cb8bc15.jpeg India-EU FTA is ready to be signed and expected by year-end, Lithuanian Ambassador Diana Mickevičienė said, calling it a 'game changer' for bilateral trade and a blueprint for next-gen trade deals. India-EU FTA a 'game changer', says Lithuanian envoy; signing by year-end 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/spurs-agree-pound75m-deal-for-savinho-from-city Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:48:59+05:30 Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Savinho from Man City https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_spurs_agree_deal_to_sign_savinho_from_man_city_report_banner_8182a987_0fb9_42a9_85aa_3f888e691576_f3ab2e1bcc.jpeg Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a £75m deal to sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City, with £10m in potential add-ons, per BBC reports. Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Savinho from Man City 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nigerian-national-held-with-amphetamine-in-dwarka Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:46:55+05:30 Delhi Police nab Nigerian national with 8.43g amphetamine in Dwarka crackdown https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_police_arrest_nigerian_national_with_8_43_grams_of_amphetamine_banner_7c132d45_2365_4628_b26c_b603652b830a_0d3f5b516c.jpeg Delhi's Dwarka Police arrested Nigerian national Kingsley Eze with 8.43g of amphetamine on 11 August during Operation VISTA 1.0. He was already a proclaimed offender in a prior heroin case. Delhi Police nab Nigerian national with 8.43g amphetamine in Dwarka crackdown 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-on-toxic-peculiar-alchemy Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:44:46+05:30 Kiara Advani on Toxic: 'A fairy tale isn't just what this film is' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kiara_advani_calls_toxic_a_peculiar_alchemy_a_fairy_tale_isnt_just_what_this_film_is_banner_84399b12_0bdd_4dc0_86a1_f7448131b37c_67daa72cd4.jpeg Kiara Advani calls Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups a 'peculiar alchemy' in a new BTS Instagram post, revealing the gangster film pushed her creative boundaries. Kiara Advani on Toxic: 'A fairy tale isn't just what this film is' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-brazil-sign-ict-mou-at-brics-pune-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:37:55+05:30 India-Brazil ICT MoU signed at BRICS meet to boost digital, telecom ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_brazil_sign_ict_mou_to_deepen_digital_telecom_cooperation_banner_4801860e_2f1c_4c40_bebf_b2ccacb22e38_9d1e701c42.jpeg India and Brazil signed an ICT and telecom MoU at the BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune on 21 August, targeting cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and emerging tech cooperation. India-Brazil ICT MoU signed at BRICS meet to boost digital, telecom ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chirag-paswan-announces-pmfme-conclave-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:37:17+05:30 Chirag Paswan calls food processors to PMFME Conclave 2026 in Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_chirag_paswan_calls_food_processors_to_pmfme_conclave_2026_in_delhi_360fe995_1979_492f_85ba_ed38fe2b93c5_dbd6239ba7.jpeg Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan has announced the PMFME Conclave 2026 on 24–25 August at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, featuring expert sessions and a local-products bazaar. Chirag Paswan calls food processors to PMFME Conclave 2026 in Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chirag-paswan-salutes-bismillah-khan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:36:06+05:30 Chirag Paswan pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chirag_paswan_pays_tribute_to_bharat_ratna_ustad_bismillah_khan_5d0dab2a_f8d8_4305_991f_167511dfc31c_4760f7b5fa.jpeg Chirag Paswan paid tribute on X to Bharat Ratna shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary, 21 August 2026. Chirag Paswan pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktaka-congress-protests-bjp-over-nagendra-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:35:45+05:30 K'taka tribal welfare scam: Congress MLAs protest BJP for stalling Assembly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_tribal_welfare_scam_cong_mlas_protest_against_bjp_for_stalling_assembly_proceedings_banner_1076bb0f_3bbd_43ef_959c_f845f7011364_434e66d7b9.jpeg Karnataka Congress MLAs protested at Vidhana Soudha on 21 August, accusing BJP of stalling Assembly over the ₹184 crore tribal welfare scam and Minister B. Nagendra's resignation demand. K'taka tribal welfare scam: Congress MLAs protest BJP for stalling Assembly 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-mlas-storm-vidhana-soudha-over-nagendra-row Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:33:09+05:30 Karnataka BJP MLAs in black T-shirts force entry into Vidhana Soudha, demand Nagendra's ouster https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_protesting_bjp_mlas_in_black_t_shirts_force_way_into_ktaka_vidhana_soudha_seeking_nagendras_resignation_banner_d5c9dd52_4119_4850_b69b_43c82b41b2b8_4f3b8b739c.jpeg Karnataka BJP MLAs in black T-shirts forced entry into Vidhana Soudha on 21 August, demanding Minister B. Nagendra's resignation over tribal welfare fund irregularities and a CBI chargesheet. Karnataka BJP MLAs in black T-shirts force entry into Vidhana Soudha, demand Nagendra's ouster 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ysrcp-jana-sena-mps-son-case-suppressed Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:28:41+05:30 Hyderabad hit-and-run: YSRCP alleges Jana Sena MP's son case suppressed via 'hotline politics' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_car_accident_case_involving_mps_son_suppressed_because_of_hotline_politics_says_ysrcp_banner_7eeb5642_3f6e_410e_8d90_2eeb621e1044_0fe79a0952.jpeg YSRCP alleges the Hyderabad Aston Martin hit-and-run case involving Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh's son was suppressed for 5 days due to 'hotline politics' between Telangana and AP CMs. Hyderabad hit-and-run: YSRCP alleges Jana Sena MP's son case suppressed via 'hotline politics' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bla-seizes-saranan-blows-up-police-station Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:25:37+05:30 BLA claims full control of Saranan town in Balochistan, police station blown up https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bla_claims_complete_control_of_sarnan_town_in_balochistan_police_station_blown_up_banner_7d8702c4_7da0_496f_bcb2_022194e87ec6_8c4b809121.jpeg BLA claims full control of Saranan town in Balochistan's Pishin district on 21 August, destroying a police station and seizing arms. A second station was also reportedly captured in Bolan. BLA claims full control of Saranan town in Balochistan, police station blown up 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pm-aasha-budget-climbs-to-indian-rupee7200-crore-in-2026-27 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:20:19+05:30 PM-AASHA budget hits ₹7,200 crore in 2026-27 as digital reforms reshape farmer procurement https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_pm_aasha_boosts_procurement_digital_reforms_to_raise_farmer_incomes_banner_87fe30c0_ae8b_4ace_ae92_3a9ab19d47f9_47b238d039.jpeg PM-AASHA budget rises to ₹7,200 crore in 2026-27, up from ₹5,437.99 crore spent in 2024-25, as digital tools and expanded procurement centres strengthen farmer price support. PM-AASHA budget hits ₹7,200 crore in 2026-27 as digital reforms reshape farmer procurement 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anup-soni-class-of-83-gave-me-a-20-year-role Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:19:15+05:30 Anup Soni on 6 years of 'Class of 83': Playing a politician across 20 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_anup_soni_on_6_years_of_class_of_83_the_film_gave_me_a_chance_to_play_a_politician_over_almost_20_years_banner_70f0a474_6ff4_44f9_8c16_174e25e2a3ab_3782325b6a.jpeg Anup Soni marks 6 years of 'Class of 83' on Netflix, calling it one of his most interesting roles — playing politician Chief Minister Manohar Patkar across 20 years. Anup Soni on 6 years of 'Class of 83': Playing a politician across 20 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/meerut-ssp-accused-of-torture-police-deny Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:17:16+05:30 Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture by BKU leader; police deny allegations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_outgoing_meerut_ssp_accused_of_third_degree_torture_man_alleges_detention_beating_at_police_office_banner_86ebd94f_1a2b_4db3_a91b_b76b77e74342_10e4a2920e.jpeg BKU B.R. Ambedkar faction president Digvijay Bhatti accuses Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey of third-degree torture and eye injury inside police office. Police deny, cite scooter accident. Meerut SSP accused of third-degree torture by BKU leader; police deny allegations 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/prabhsimran-backs-warriors-for-sher-e-punjab-t20 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:17:02+05:30 Prabhsimran Singh backs Jalandhar Warriors ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_we_picked_good_team_at_auction_players_putting_in_extra_effort_jalandhar_warriors_prabhsimran_ahead_of_sher_e_punjab_t20_league_banner_de583d04_efd7_46d1_8fce_0f687a1b4fe8_6a7b067c02.jpeg Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh backs his squad ahead of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, starting 30 August at I.S. Bindra Stadium, Chandigarh. Prabhsimran Singh backs Jalandhar Warriors ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/students-dominate-hiv-cases-wuhan-ports Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:17:00+05:30 International students top HIV cases at Wuhan entry ports, data shows https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_international_students_comprise_majority_of_hiv_cases_detected_at_wuhan_port_ec5f0f82_b8ed_4656_a835_907f16e2898a_6d74adc8c5.jpeg HIV detection at Wuhan ports: international students made up the majority of 46 positive cases found in 39,816 tests from 2018 to 2025. International students top HIV cases at Wuhan entry ports, data shows 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/villagers-block-cjp-school-visit-in-jaipur Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:12:57+05:30 Rajasthan villagers block CJP 'School Thik Karo' team in Jaipur, assault alleged https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_school_thik_karo_campaign_rajasthan_villagers_clash_with_cjp_workers_during_visit_accuse_them_of_politicising_education_banner_95124aee_a83e_4af2_89f3_c5929e4a9abe_0ae0c11f6e.jpeg CJP workers were blocked and allegedly assaulted in Rampura Kanwarpura, Jaipur during a 'School Thik Karo' campaign visit on 21 August, sparking a political row over school access. Rajasthan villagers block CJP 'School Thik Karo' team in Jaipur, assault alleged 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-slams-bihars-fiscal-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:10:13+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav Flags Bihar Fiscal Crisis, Slams NDA Govt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tejashwi_yadav_flags_bihar_fiscal_crisis_slams_nda_govt_e28d29f8_2611_4e23_b7cc_c2fdef8eda16_a95017997c.jpeg RJD's Tejashwi Yadav on 21 August 2026 accused Bihar's NDA government of pushing the state into fiscal crisis, citing a claimed 5.8%25 GSDP deficit and four-fold debt rise. Tejashwi Yadav Flags Bihar Fiscal Crisis, Slams NDA Govt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishan-reddy-tributes-kalyan-singh Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:07:23+05:30 Kishan Reddy pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on Punyatithi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kishan_reddy_pays_tribute_to_kalyan_singh_on_punyatithi_71c83b4c_6f87_4a17_88d0_fbabbde7bd03_c5fc084011.jpeg Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy paid tribute to former UP CM Kalyan Singh on his Punyatithi, 21 August 2026, honouring his legacy in BJP politics. Kishan Reddy pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on Punyatithi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishan-reddy-greets-pema-khandu-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:06:32+05:30 Kishan Reddy Greets Pema Khandu on Birthday, Hails AP Growth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_kishan_reddy_greets_pema_khandu_on_birthday_hails_ap_growth_8520532e_e87a_460d_ab75_75f622cec7bc_034c68b5d3.jpeg Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday, praising infrastructure and connectivity gains under his leadership since 2016. Kishan Reddy Greets Pema Khandu on Birthday, Hails AP Growth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishan-reddy-varalakshmi-vratham-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:05:36+05:30 Kishan Reddy extends Varalakshmi Vratham greetings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kishan_reddy_extends_varalakshmi_vratham_greetings_eb06ab54_ce3c_430b_9a23_4a382b5bd5f6_3898634ce3.jpeg Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy extended Varalakshmi Vratham greetings on August 21, 2026, praying for the goddess's blessings upon all. Kishan Reddy extends Varalakshmi Vratham greetings 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anu-maliks-debut-play-heads-to-america Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:05:24+05:30 Anu Malik's musical play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane' heads to America https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anu_malik_celebrates_his_first_musical_play_jaane_pehchaane_anjaane_it_heads_to_america_banner_9e5f2a51_7695_42fc_9583_ece1a9d94aee_16a50e77c4.jpeg Composer Anu Malik celebrates 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane', his debut stage musical, as the Anupam Kher Studio production heads to America with the full team. Anu Malik's musical play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane' heads to America 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishan-reddy-backs-hyderabad-liberation-e-museum Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:04:49+05:30 Kishan Reddy promotes virtual museum on Hyderabad liberation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kishan_reddy_promotes_virtual_museum_on_hyderabad_liberation_0d4044cb_0e3f_4e60_add9_a2794790ed33_1af9e6a2db.jpeg Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy promotes the 'Liberation of Hyderabad' virtual museum at Salar Jung, urging youth to explore Operation Polo history online. Kishan Reddy promotes virtual museum on Hyderabad liberation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-hc-stays-jpsc-cancellation-order Nation Press en 2026-08-21T12:04:11+05:30 Jharkhand HC stays JPSC exam cancellation; BJP slams state govt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_jharkhand_govts_intention_was_to_keep_entire_matter_complicated_bjp_on_hc_staying_jpsc_exam_cancellation_banner_a8ed9ac7_b9d9_4a0b_b3e2_59e34a2bbeec_ebb5214e0f.jpeg Jharkhand HC stays JPSC exam cancellation order; BJP accuses state govt of deliberately complicating the matter. Next hearing due within 15 days. Jharkhand HC stays JPSC exam cancellation; BJP slams state govt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shillong-guwahati-taxis-halted-after-ksu-violence Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:57:21+05:30 Shillong-Guwahati taxi services suspended after KSU rally violence https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_meghalaya_taxi_association_suspends_shillong_guwahati_services_amid_violence_banner_07331d90_fac1_461d_8adf_e13385098835_4dab0268b8.jpeg Shillong-Guwahati taxi services suspended after KSU rally violence in Shillong on 21 August. Assam family attacked, 3 KSU leaders arrested; both CMs in talks to restore normalcy. Shillong-Guwahati taxi services suspended after KSU rally violence 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cong-demands-audit-of-110-high-revenue-mandis Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:56:27+05:30 MP Cong chief demands audit of 110 high-revenue mandis, slams Mohan Yadav govt over farmer facilities https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cong_chief_targets_mohan_yadav_govt_over_mandi_facilities_seeks_audit_of_110_high_revenue_markets_banner_afadcc65_99f2_47b4_8cbb_1590419eb5aa_4fb0b841bb.jpeg MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari demands public audit of 110 mandis earning over ₹3 crore annually, citing lack of water, toilets and roads for farmers at Raghogarh, Sidhi and Sabalgarh markets. MP Cong chief demands audit of 110 high-revenue mandis, slams Mohan Yadav govt over farmer facilities 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-pmi-hits-546-as-services-rebound Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:54:11+05:30 India PMI rises to 54.6 in August as services rebound lifts private sector https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indias_private_sector_output_growth_rises_to_54_6_in_aug_pmi_data_banner_66ff90c4_9df9_465c_90ba_db16a401dc1c_d5cc6894ad.jpeg India's HSBC Flash Composite PMI rose to 54.6 in August from 54.3 in July, led by a services rebound. Manufacturing PMI eased to a five-year low of 52.9. India PMI rises to 54.6 in August as services rebound lifts private sector 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/hasina-2004-dhaka-attack-killed-24-scarred-bangladesh Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:51:30+05:30 Hasina marks 2004 Dhaka grenade attack: '24 killed, 300 injured in brutal chapter' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_hasina_calls_2004_dhaka_grenade_attack_one_of_bangladeshs_most_brutal_shameful_chapters_banner_a688177b_103e_493d_8143_77b9463a12aa_893b294c2c.jpeg Sheikh Hasina marks the 22nd anniversary of the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack, calling it Bangladesh's most brutal chapter. The assault killed 24 and injured over 300 at an Awami League rally. Hasina marks 2004 Dhaka grenade attack: '24 killed, 300 injured in brutal chapter' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/cbi-books-vijayawada-firm-in-indian-rupee2481-cr-bank-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:45:59+05:30 CBI registers ₹24.81 crore Union Bank fraud case against Vijayawada firm https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cbi_registers_case_for_rs_24_81_crore_union_bank_fraud_in_vijayawada_banner_8284d92d_9e07_4237_a810_42b4cdab3cad_227b58b9cf.jpeg CBI registers ₹24.81 crore Union Bank fraud case against Vijayawada firm Omkara Vijayalakshmi Strips and four directors; account turned NPA in June 2025. CBI registers ₹24.81 crore Union Bank fraud case against Vijayawada firm 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-hc-suspends-muthanga-case-sentences Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:45:13+05:30 Kerala HC suspends sentences in 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, cites trial court errors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_muthanga_land_stir_case_kerala_hc_suspends_sentences_of_four_says_trial_court_verdict_needs_scrutiny_banner_75ed40ca_9030_402f_91dc_65d6d4ee256e_62734b1617.jpeg Kerala HC suspends sentences of four convicts in 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, citing need to scrutinise trial court findings. Each appellant directed to deposit ₹36,000. Kerala HC suspends sentences in 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, cites trial court errors 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-hc-hosts-team-india-before-colombo-test Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:44:31+05:30 India High Commissioner hosts Team India in Colombo ahead of 2nd Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_high_commissioner_hosts_team_india_ahead_of_colombo_test_banner_e8f612f8_ab49_44ae_85a8_c7405b8bdadc_97e315071f.jpeg India High Commissioner Santosh Jha hosted both cricket teams at India House in Colombo ahead of the 2nd Test starting 23 August. India lead 1-0 after a 165-run win in Galle. India High Commissioner hosts Team India in Colombo ahead of 2nd Test 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/adnan-sami-mums-still-on-my-speed-dial Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:44:15+05:30 Adnan Sami honours mother on her 79th birth anniversary: 'Her number's still on speed dial' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_adnan_sami_remembers_late_mother_on_her_birth_anniversary_her_numbers_still_on_my_speed_dial_banner_df865672_ff5d_4104_bcf4_48590399b36f_4a19d12001.jpeg Adnan Sami marks his late mother's 79th birth anniversary with an emotional Instagram tribute, revealing her number is still saved on his speed dial. Adnan Sami honours mother on her 79th birth anniversary: 'Her number's still on speed dial' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-advance-bookings-off-to-strong-start Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:43:08+05:30 Toxic advance bookings open strong: Yash's pan-India film hits screens Aug 26 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_yashs_toxic_a_fairy_tale_for_grown_ups_gets_off_to_a_strong_start_as_advance_bookings_open_banner_279a4432_aed6_4a19_85f1_527cd98325a5_b54a84ce03.jpeg Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' advance bookings open on 21 August, drawing a strong early response ahead of the film's worldwide release on 26 August. Toxic advance bookings open strong: Yash's pan-India film hits screens Aug 26 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/dharma-revisits-gunjan-saxena-on-netflix Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:40:25+05:30 Dharma Productions Spotlights Gunjan Saxena Bond on Netflix https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dharma_productions_spotlights_gunjan_saxena_bond_on_netflix_7ad221a9_7b53_4e5b_b1d5_9dcb4e82b3a1_c00e41becc.jpeg Dharma Productions highlighted the father-daughter bond in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, urging fans to watch the 2020 biographical film on Netflix. Dharma Productions Spotlights Gunjan Saxena Bond on Netflix 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-asi-held-for-indian-rupee5000-liquor-bribe Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:39:43+05:30 Gujarat cop held for ₹5,000 bribe to allow illegal liquor trade in Amreli https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gujarat_cop_caught_taking_bribe_for_restarting_liquor_trade_banner_c8dd7f54_e62d_411b_882d_1425299bd11a_b1fa0e6e0d.jpeg Gujarat ACB arrests ASI Shyam Bagda for allegedly accepting ₹5,000 bribe in Amreli to allow resumption of illegal country liquor trade on 20 August. Gujarat cop held for ₹5,000 bribe to allow illegal liquor trade in Amreli 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sarma-build-systems-that-back-every-champion Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:38:26+05:30 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes sports infrastructure to build a champion-making system https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_behind_every_champion_is_a_system_that_believes_in_them_assam_cm_banner_1fa93b63_c904_44d3_98c3_852b4a0c883a_21d1cd0e6a.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls for a system that believes in athletes, outlining the state's push for world-class sports infrastructure and a lasting sporting culture for youth. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes sports infrastructure to build a champion-making system 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sonowal-greets-cm-pema-khandu-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:37:21+05:30 Sonowal wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sonowal_wishes_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_be87529f_0f63_44b7_bce4_f984a6f481a3_f01756fb3d.jpeg Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday, invoking Maa Kamakhya's blessings. Sonowal wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/1942-a-love-story-returns-in-8k-after-32-years Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:34:35+05:30 1942: A Love Story 8K re-release: Anil Kapoor urges fans to relive the nostalgia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anil_kapoor_on_1942_a_love_story_being_back_on_screen_come_for_songs_stay_for_nostalgia_banner_ba60fdf6_71f8_431e_b722_acf0ff3bdb0f_fa0b79ded6.jpeg 1942: A Love Story returns to theatres on 21 August in 8K restoration, 32 years after release. Anil Kapoor urges fans to relive R. D. Burman's iconic soundtrack and the film's timeless nostalgia. 1942: A Love Story 8K re-release: Anil Kapoor urges fans to relive the nostalgia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indian-rupee9-crore-seized-in-bengaluru-jeweller-held Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:33:22+05:30 ₹9 crore seized from car in Bengaluru's Electronic City; jeweller detained https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rs_9_crore_cash_seized_from_car_in_bengalurus_electronic_city_jeweller_detained_banner_81e49f72_5843_400e_81dd_b0239af615c0_45d2d77130.jpeg Income Tax officials seized ₹9 crore in unaccounted cash from a Kerala-registered car in Bengaluru's Electronic City on 21 August. A gold jeweller has been detained for questioning. ₹9 crore seized from car in Bengaluru's Electronic City; jeweller detained 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jeevika-kitchen-employs-100-women-at-shravani-mela Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:32:18+05:30 JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at Shravani Mela employs 100+ women in Bhagalpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bihar_jeevika_didis_kitchen_at_shravani_mela_creates_employment_opportunities_for_over_100_women_banner_5bcc4ade_dd3b_49e5_acf0_fe18b36f696e_a52cf9a9b6.jpeg JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at Shravani Mela in Sultanganj, Bhagalpur employs 100+ women, with each earning ₹8,000–₹10,000 and total revenue projected at ₹30 lakh. JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at Shravani Mela employs 100+ women in Bhagalpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/geelys-geespace-wins-china-satellite-iot-permit Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:30:19+05:30 China grants Geely's Geespace first private satellite IoT trial permit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_china_clears_geely_for_landmark_satellite_iot_test_to_spur_commercial_space_sector_e49633e1_ce09_4df1_9078_750eb0f45e3c_9bbc68ea10.jpeg Satellite IoT trial permit granted to Geely's Geespace by China's MIIT on 21 Aug 2026, making it the first private Chinese firm cleared for such services. China grants Geely's Geespace first private satellite IoT trial permit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shweta-tiwari-slams-mns-supporters-abuse Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:25:46+05:30 Shweta Tiwari calls out vulgar abuse by MNS supporters on social media https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shweta_tiwari_on_receiving_vulgar_abuse_from_raj_thackeray_supporters_i_believed_marathi_culture_respected_women_banner_a46479c1_e0ee_44bf_97e7_2b76452df2e1_75e8cb479e.jpeg Shweta Tiwari calls out vulgar online abuse allegedly from MNS supporters, questions Raj Thackeray on whether such behaviour reflects Marathi values. Shweta Tiwari calls out vulgar abuse by MNS supporters on social media 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vrindavan-mall-collapse-kills-3-workers Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:21:27+05:30 Vrindavan mall shuttering collapse kills 3, one critical at Omaxe site https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_three_killed_as_shuttering_collapses_at_under_construction_mall_in_ups_vrindavan_banner_ca7bd94b_f914_4978_b9aa_62f3d535989d_f25c2eff87.jpeg Three workers killed, one critical after shuttering collapses at Omaxe mall construction site in Vrindavan, UP. Police, fire brigade launch rescue operation on 21 August. Vrindavan mall shuttering collapse kills 3, one critical at Omaxe site 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/goyal-check-point-ceo-discuss-ai-security-for-india Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:15:56+05:30 Piyush Goyal, Check Point Software CEO discuss AI cybersecurity for India https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_piyush_goyal_check_point_software_ceo_discuss_cybersecurity_ai_driven_security_for_indias_digital_infrastructure_banner_51d43a84_f3bf_4730_9fe6_be55d7e4e6ea_72e95661b1.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Check Point Software CEO Nadav Zafrir in Singapore to discuss AI-driven cybersecurity for India's digital public infrastructure. Piyush Goyal, Check Point Software CEO discuss AI cybersecurity for India 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/murder-bid-case-against-telangana-ministers-ex-osd Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:12:55+05:30 Attempt to murder case filed against Telangana minister Konda Surekha's ex-OSD https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_attempt_to_murder_case_filed_against_telangana_ministers_former_osd_banner_640f306d_be6e_4bf0_9598_494a10b27247_134aec6fdd.jpeg Attempt to murder case filed against ex-OSD N. Sumanth of Telangana minister Konda Surekha after businessman alleges iron-rod assault on 30 July in Hyderabad. Attempt to murder case filed against Telangana minister Konda Surekha's ex-OSD 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/moses-koul-drops-new-indie-track-jee-le Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:11:40+05:30 Moses Koul's new song 'Jee Le': Love found in everyday moments https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_class_actor_moses_koul_on_new_track_jee_le_this_song_is_not_trying_to_sell_you_anything_banner_7d442a7c_00e2_456c_99fc_3c838246efd0_7a2142f791.jpeg Moses Koul, lead of Netflix's 'Class', releases new indie single 'Jee Le' — a song about love that grows through routine and familiarity, not grand declarations. Moses Koul's new song 'Jee Le': Love found in everyday moments 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/renshaw-opens-lyon-stays-in-australias-mackay-xi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:11:22+05:30 Renshaw to open in Mackay Test as Lyon holds place in Australia XI https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_renshaw_to_open_for_second_test_against_bangladesh_lyon_holds_spot_in_xi_banner_fe9d7067_0d13_4cca_865f_f436ddddf544_c0c408542a.jpeg Matthew Renshaw returns to open for Australia in the Mackay Test against Bangladesh as Nathan Lyon retains his XI spot despite all-pace attack debate. Renshaw to open in Mackay Test as Lyon holds place in Australia XI 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-vande-mataram-every-indian Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:10:41+05:30 Rijiju: Vande Mataram belongs to every Indian https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rijiju_vande_mataram_belongs_to_every_indian_e6834115_5846_46be_b4e7_7524e96c06e0_8e0d5ad07c.jpeg Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says Vande Mataram belongs to no single party or religion, calling it the united spirit of every Indian. Rijiju: Vande Mataram belongs to every Indian 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-greets-cm-pema-khandu-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:09:41+05:30 Rijiju wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rijiju_wishes_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_9b997e78_43fd_4c8a_a498_297de3909351_62345631ed.jpeg Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday, praising his development commitment and invoking Lord Buddha's blessings. Rijiju wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/nimisha-sajayan-on-babita-singh-reporting Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:07:46+05:30 Nimisha Sajayan on 'Babita Singh Reporting': Role reshaped her view of relationships https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nimisha_sajayan_says_babita_singh_reporting_made_her_rethink_relationships_in_her_own_life_banner_9e96a223_8e46_44f0_9f81_ea5a0111a1be_a3e2c875c0.jpeg Nimisha Sajayan says playing Babita Singh in 'Babita Singh Reporting' made her rethink her own relationships. The Prime Video film premieres 28 August. Nimisha Sajayan on 'Babita Singh Reporting': Role reshaped her view of relationships 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-chhattisgarh-salutes-cooperative-pioneer Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:05:25+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO pays tribute to cooperative pioneer Wamanrao Lakhe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cmo_pays_tribute_to_cooperative_pioneer_wamanrao_lakhe_d7d01e45_5cc1_4372_a1f2_355f5bcb3e5f_8a24dcad70.jpeg Chhattisgarh CMO honours freedom fighter and cooperative movement pioneer Wamanrao Baliram Lakhe on his death anniversary on 21 August 2026. Chhattisgarh CMO pays tribute to cooperative pioneer Wamanrao Lakhe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/centre-blocks-telangana-cms-us-trip-mid-tour Nation Press en 2026-08-21T11:01:37+05:30 Telangana CM Revanth Reddy cancels US trip after Centre denies clearance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_telangana_cm_cancels_us_visit_after_centre_denies_permission_banner_6c8ecdcf_55a4_4864_ba26_c447d58475eb_18d0307100.jpeg Telangana CM Revanth Reddy cancels US visit after Ministry of External Affairs denies political clearance, citing 'clearance from political angle is denied'. UK engagements to continue. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy cancels US trip after Centre denies clearance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-assures-kerala-on-construction-material-supply Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:52:43+05:30 Kerala CM Satheesan gets TN assurance on construction material supply https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assurance_on_movement_of_construction_materials_from_tn_received_cm_satheesan_banner_150851c8_b488_4b24_9db6_eeecfd88a621_0639f0a836.jpeg Kerala CM Satheesan receives assurance from TN CM Joseph Vijay on exempting Kerala from construction material movement curbs. Further talks to follow soon. Kerala CM Satheesan gets TN assurance on construction material supply 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/asian-voters-in-texas-tilt-toward-talarico Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:48:53+05:30 Asian voters in Texas emerge as swing bloc, Talarico leads Paxton by 15 points https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_asian_voters_emerge_as_swing_bloc_in_texas_banner_b1f3768b_9acc_4f99_a4a7_7ac2eb35dc43_ffcbe4e588.jpeg New polling shows Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by 15 points among Asian-American voters in Texas, the state's fastest-growing electorate. Asian voters in Texas emerge as swing bloc, Talarico leads Paxton by 15 points 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-drafts-hotel-fire-exit-sops-after-18-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:48:10+05:30 West Bengal hotel fire SOPs: Exit doors to stay unlocked 24/7 after 18 deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_after_tarapith_kolkata_fire_bengal_govt_to_bring_strict_sops_for_hotel_exit_door_maintenance_banner_d3941f9c_ee74_486f_8cf7_23f330672a1c_9fd89fdd5f.jpeg West Bengal Fire Services to enforce strict hotel exit door SOPs after 18 deaths in Tarapith and Kolkata fires. Exit doors must stay unlocked 24/7; metal grill gates mandatory. West Bengal hotel fire SOPs: Exit doors to stay unlocked 24/7 after 18 deaths 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-deploys-1000-monitors-for-november-midterms Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:43:55+05:30 US Justice Dept to deploy 1,000 election monitors for November midterms https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_justice_department_to_deploy_1000_election_monitors_for_mid_term_banner_7036b596_0c5b_457e_b7ed_91a6e42beba6_c532510868.jpeg US Justice Department plans to deploy 1,000 federal election monitors for November 2026 midterms — a record for a Republican administration, raising both oversight hopes and voter-intimidation concerns. US Justice Dept to deploy 1,000 election monitors for November midterms 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-greets-pema-khandu-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:41:44+05:30 Khattar wishes Pema Khandu on birthday, hails Arunachal leadership https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_khattar_wishes_pema_khandu_on_birthday_hails_arunachal_leadership_219e39b7_69ec_47c9_97eb_a3bb6849f91a_74ca5a0099.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday, praising his leadership in governance and development. Khattar wishes Pema Khandu on birthday, hails Arunachal leadership 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/samiksha-on-deols-sunny-shy-bobby-warm Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:41:40+05:30 Samiksha Bhatnagar on Poster Boys: 'Sunny Deol is shy, Bobby made me feel at home' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_samiksha_bhatnagar_on_working_with_deol_brothers_sunny_is_very_shy_bobby_made_me_comfortable_banner_c3e270cf_abbc_453b_8016_18ed99fb69d1_461ab55aa8.jpeg Samiksha Bhatnagar reveals Sunny Deol is shy and humble, while Bobby Deol's warmth gave her confidence on the sets of comedy-drama Poster Boys. Samiksha Bhatnagar on Poster Boys: 'Sunny Deol is shy, Bobby made me feel at home' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-remembers-kalyan-singh-death-anniversary Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:40:52+05:30 Khattar pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_pays_tribute_to_kalyan_singh_on_death_anniversary_68418755_1030_4ad1_9fb5_529170b66860_a6f010c326.jpeg Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar paid tribute to former UP CM Kalyan Singh on his death anniversary, 21 August 2026, honouring his role in the Ram Temple movement. Khattar pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-salutes-ustad-bismillah-khan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:39:46+05:30 Khattar pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_pays_tribute_to_bharat_ratna_ustad_bismillah_khan_on_death_anniversary_95cd161d_80b5_4613_9c5c_b4fcc2eabc56_74a39e42c7.jpeg Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary, 21 August 2026. Khattar pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/us-sanctions-3-cuban-spies-9-regime-entities Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:34:48+05:30 US sanctions 3 Cuban officials, 9 entities over espionage and repression https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_us_sanctions_cuban_spy_nine_regime_entities_banner_d67fee17_2c53_4ff2_a7c6_4512a87db470_565f7bdafa.jpeg US sanctions 3 Cuban officials and 9 entities, including Cuba's construction ministry, over alleged espionage and support for Havana's repressive apparatus, State Department says. US sanctions 3 Cuban officials, 9 entities over espionage and repression 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sandler-barrymores-song-reactions-were-real Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:33:23+05:30 Adam Sandler reveals Drew Barrymore's song reactions in films were real https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_adam_sandler_reveals_drew_barrymore_had_real_reactions_to_his_songs_in_their_films_banner_a91979be_f715_4223_af1c_fbacb2afdfc2_7ab825b480.jpeg Adam Sandler reveals Drew Barrymore heard songs like 'Forgetful Lucy' and 'I Want to Grow Old with You' for the first time on camera, making her reactions in their films entirely genuine. Adam Sandler reveals Drew Barrymore's song reactions in films were real 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/trump-orders-1000-space-launches-a-year-by-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:32:27+05:30 Trump targets 1,000 US space launches a year by 2030 in new policy push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_trump_targets_1000_us_space_launches_annually_banner_ce549033_2c8e_43ed_9603_eaec8e70bc82_0f1d9c196d.jpeg Trump signs memorandum targeting 1,000+ US space launches annually by 2030, directing agencies to fast-track permits, build new launch sites, and deepen commercial space partnerships. Trump targets 1,000 US space launches a year by 2030 in new policy push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/itlu-arjuna-set-for-october-9-release Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:31:48+05:30 Itlu Arjuna release date: Anaswara Rajan film hits screens October 9 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anaswara_rajans_itlu_arjuna_to_release_on_october_9_banner_5e412668_5f6d_4db1_b0c9_7b107c3d67c9_6e8f054742.jpeg Itlu Arjuna, starring Anaswara Rajan and debutant Anish, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 9 October 2025. Music by S. Thaman; directed by Mahesh Uppala. Itlu Arjuna release date: Anaswara Rajan film hits screens October 9 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/cycle-of-love-nyc-premiere-delhi-to-sweden-by-bike Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:26:43+05:30 'Cycle of Love' premieres in New York: Delhi artist's 6,000-mile bike ride to Sweden https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_to_sweden_love_story_premieres_in_new_york_banner_0d326973_1b90_457c_b88f_66f00dd2eb69_94376eb9ea.jpeg 'The Cycle of Love' premieres in New York, documenting P.K. Mahanandia's 6,000-mile bicycle journey from Delhi to Sweden for love. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an executive producer. 'Cycle of Love' premieres in New York: Delhi artist's 6,000-mile bike ride to Sweden 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/tata-motors-raises-prices-up-to-indian-rupee25000-from-sept-1 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:25:02+05:30 Tata Motors hikes car, SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tata_motors_to_raise_car_suv_prices_by_up_to_rs_25000_from_sept_1_banner_4fa12355_ff8d_4647_ab72_230fe3e2bd4b_f7dafd2300.jpeg Tata Motors hikes passenger vehicle prices by up to ₹25,000 from 1 September 2026, citing rising input costs. Both ICE and EV models affected; TMPV's Q1FY27 net profit fell 79%25 YoY. Tata Motors hikes car, SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-sarma-backs-elder-care-on-senior-citizens-day Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:24:25+05:30 Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirms Assam's commitment to senior citizen welfare on Senior Citizens Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_himanta_sarma_extends_greetings_to_senior_citizens_reaffirms_assam_govts_commitment_to_welfare_banner_97c66fdf_2ded_407a_b045_bcb61b3cce80_3ce7cde443.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Senior Citizens Day reaffirmed his government's commitment to elder dignity, care, and special leave for govt employees to care for ageing parents. Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirms Assam's commitment to senior citizen welfare on Senior Citizens Day 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/uscis-form-i-485-changes-sept-18-what-to-know Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:23:38+05:30 USCIS revises Form I-485 from September 18: Green Card applicants must act https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_uscis_changes_key_green_card_form_banner_4e7aa421_0b9b_4edc_bd92_2ec5a0e412d6_692c0d0f34.jpeg USCIS replaces Form I-485 on 18 September 2026 with no grace period — wrong edition filed on or after that date will be rejected. Indian Green Card applicants closely affected. USCIS revises Form I-485 from September 18: Green Card applicants must act 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/fils-into-third-masters-1000-sf-of-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:20:08+05:30 Arthur Fils reaches third Masters 1000 SF of 2026 at Cincinnati Open https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_fils_reaches_third_masters_1000_sf_of_2026_in_cincinnati_banner_5fb27ec3_9c07_4344_ab4f_e8d00e49b585_e3820ed4da.jpeg Arthur Fils beats Tirante 6-3, 6-2 to reach his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of 2026 at Cincinnati, the first Frenchman to do so since Guy Forget in 1991. Arthur Fils reaches third Masters 1000 SF of 2026 at Cincinnati Open 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maha-2nd-in-womens-crimes-sena-ubt Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:19:27+05:30 Maharashtra 2nd in crimes against women: Shiv Sena (UBT) slams state govt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_maha_slips_to_2nd_place_for_crimes_against_women_amid_lack_of_deterrence_shiv_senaubt_in_saamana_banner_1f98f823_e08d_4a07_8e01_6587faf915d5_b4301b5f0f.jpeg Maharashtra ranks 2nd in crimes against women, says Shiv Sena (UBT) in 'Saamana', citing brutal assaults in Pune, Hingoli, Nalasopara and Bhayandar amid calls for stronger deterrence. Maharashtra 2nd in crimes against women: Shiv Sena (UBT) slams state govt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shikhar-dances-with-janhvi-in-memory-dump Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:18:21+05:30 Shikhar Pahariya dances with Janhvi Kapoor in 'chapters worth remembering' dump https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shikhar_pahariyas_few_chapters_worth_remembering_includes_dancing_with_girlfriend_janhvi_kapoor_banner_4d254a69_a351_4a48_9c59_ca7f47b4e65d_eb0eab3bf5.jpeg Shikhar Pahariya's Instagram dump features him dancing with Janhvi Kapoor and posing with Khushi Kapoor, in a post captioned 'A few chapters worth remembering'. Shikhar Pahariya dances with Janhvi Kapoor in 'chapters worth remembering' dump 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/melania-expands-foster-youth-scholarships Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:18:19+05:30 Melania Trump expands Fostering the Future scholarships to Indiana, Purdue https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_melania_trump_expands_foster_youth_scholarships_banner_ed22f417_25e3_4021_b48a_f679ad63e4ca_870b2afc9e.jpeg Melania Trump expands Fostering the Future scholarships to Indiana University and Purdue University, backed by Fox Sports and IndyCar, supporting foster youth education. Melania Trump expands Fostering the Future scholarships to Indiana, Purdue 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/veena-vijayan-to-face-ed-again-in-hawala-probe Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:14:04+05:30 Exalogic-CMRL case: Veena Vijayan to face ED again amid hawala probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_exalogic_cmrl_case_from_monthly_payments_to_hawala_ex_cm_vijayans_daughter_to_face_ed_again_banner_5a6e4523_0429_44d0_9f9d_a6b53e049829_a59467898f.jpeg ED set to re-question Veena Vijayan in Exalogic-CMRL case as probe expands to hawala dealings and ₹20 crore transactions, with searches targeting CPI(M) members near Kozhikode. Exalogic-CMRL case: Veena Vijayan to face ED again amid hawala probe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/harshita-gaur-dimpi-has-become-so-big Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:13:19+05:30 Harshita Gaur on Dimpi overshadowing her work: 'She has become so big' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_harshita_gaur_admits_mirzapur_character_has_overshadowed_her_other_performances_she_has_become_so_big_banner_0f77e31e_bd9a_416a_be4b_0f828aab64f0_58785f6ea4.jpeg Harshita Gaur says Dimpi Pandit from Mirzapur has overshadowed her other work but she's at peace with it. Mirzapur: The Movie releases 4 September 2026. Harshita Gaur on Dimpi overshadowing her work: 'She has become so big' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-plans-1000-caregivers-for-haryana-elderly Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:08:07+05:30 CM Saini to Train 1,000 Caregivers for Haryana's Elderly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_saini_to_train_1000_caregivers_for_haryanas_elderly_e14238e3_518b_485f_be9b_1f1f2974e67e_11efcf8982.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced on World Senior Citizens Day that 1,000 caregivers will be trained to provide doorstep care to elderly residents. CM Saini to Train 1,000 Caregivers for Haryana's Elderly 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-wishes-pema-khandu-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:07:00+05:30 CM Saini wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_saini_wishes_arunachal_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_87d096eb_0884_495d_8c6c_b1dc8dcb2022_523e1f2621.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu a happy birthday on 21 August 2026, praying for his health and long service. CM Saini wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-remembers-ustad-bismillah-khan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:06:14+05:30 CM Nayab Saini pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_pays_tribute_to_bharat_ratna_ustad_bismillah_khan_b605b94d_2345_4c98_874b_c9d00703c434_04cc694aec.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to Bharat Ratna shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary on 21 August 2026. CM Nayab Saini pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-remembers-kalyan-singh-death-anniversary Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:05:06+05:30 CM Saini pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_pays_tribute_to_kalyan_singh_on_death_anniversary_381bd976_1ed2_46fe_9596_489bad2f9f88_184957923f.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to Kalyan Singh, former UP CM and Ram Janmabhoomi pioneer, on his death anniversary on 21 August 2026. CM Saini pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anupam-kher-emotional-as-mom-dulari-returns Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:04:12+05:30 Anupam Kher reunites with mom Dulari after Shimla stay, 'I missed her' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_anupam_kher_gets_emotional_as_mom_dulari_returns_home_says_i_missed_her_banner_a97964c0_f96d_4d96_9554_3109ae9571a1_606a059105.jpeg Anupam Kher gets emotional reuniting with mom Dulari Kher after her Shimla stay, sharing a touching Instagram video and heartfelt note on 21 August. Anupam Kher reunites with mom Dulari after Shimla stay, 'I missed her' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/patna-police-foil-robbery-plot-arrest-four Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:03:53+05:30 Patna Police arrest four, foil robbery plot targeting doctors and businessmen https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_patna_police_arrest_four_in_separate_operations_foil_robbery_plot_banner_a4282597_2256_4354_8443_fa30e3ba2bd9_d805e6297e.jpeg Patna Police arrested four accused on 21 August in two operations — foiling a robbery plot targeting doctors and businessmen, and busting a serial burglary case worth over ₹15 lakh. Patna Police arrest four, foil robbery plot targeting doctors and businessmen 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-most-crushing-economic-op-ever Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:03:01+05:30 Trump Calls New Economic Move 'Most Crushing Ever' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_calls_new_economic_move_most_crushing_ever_8cf62d0e_2f64_490e_bedc_17ec0becdf2c_88c7af803d.jpeg The White House quoted President Trump calling a new economic operation 'the most crushing ever taken against any country,' signalling unprecedented pressure measures. Trump Calls New Economic Move 'Most Crushing Ever' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rybakina-retires-swiatek-into-cincy-sf Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:02:58+05:30 Rybakina retires with ankle injury, Swiatek into Cincinnati SF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rybakina_retires_with_ankle_injury_as_swiatek_reaches_cincinnati_sf_banner_1d856629_27e3_4358_93b0_d4b098208136_f1e0383c61.jpeg Elena Rybakina retired from her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek on 21 August with a left ankle injury, ending her bid to become WTA World No. 1. Rybakina retires with ankle injury, Swiatek into Cincinnati SF 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/preity-zinta-teases-vibe-ahead-of-sept-18-drop Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:02:03+05:30 Preity Zinta teases 'Vibe' with reflective selfie ahead of Sept 18 release https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_preity_zinta_embraces_a_brand_new_vibe_as_she_reflects_on_life_banner_53782cdd_85f6_41a2_b84c_7a5460ebcc7a_f5c0b02167.jpeg Preity Zinta shares a reflective Instagram selfie ahead of action-comedy 'Vibe', releasing 18 September 2025, co-starring and directed by Kunal Kemmu under Drongo Films. Preity Zinta teases 'Vibe' with reflective selfie ahead of Sept 18 release 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-calls-ladakh-indias-green-model Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:01:50+05:30 Tharoor Hails Ladakh as Model for India's Green Future https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tharoor_hails_ladakh_as_model_for_indias_green_future_441fdbe8_2553_452c_b825_6c8eeee10adc_1a29cf5fe3.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor praised Ladakh's LG after a parliamentary committee visit, calling the UT a potential national model for sustainability. Tharoor Hails Ladakh as Model for India's Green Future 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/musk-starlink-will-serve-rural-indias-unconnected Nation Press en 2026-08-21T10:01:41+05:30 Starlink to bridge rural India's digital divide, says Elon Musk https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_starlink_would_help_least_served_in_india_especially_rural_areas_elon_musk_banner_bdcc6cfc_070b_49ad_b2e2_2549ab63e5a3_0a6136cb1e.jpeg Elon Musk says Starlink will serve India's least-connected rural areas, where 11,256 villages lack 4G and rural internet density is just 48.31 per 100 people. Starlink to bridge rural India's digital divide, says Elon Musk 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-floods-4000-rescued-in-rewa Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:59:37+05:30 MP floods: 4,000+ rescued in Rewa as Narmada, Mandakini swell https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_heavy_rain_triggers_flood_like_situation_in_several_mp_districts_over_4000_rescued_in_rewa_banner_7c345fc2_7698_497b_927b_33f88433a8e0_3b2c5eb620.jpeg Heavy rains flood eastern Madhya Pradesh on 21 August; over 4,000 rescued in Rewa, 3,000 in 27 relief camps. IMD warns of continued rain till 25 August. MP floods: 4,000+ rescued in Rewa as Narmada, Mandakini swell 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/lokesh-kanakaraj-hails-hi-director-vishnu-edavan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:57:23+05:30 Lokesh Kanakaraj praises 'Hi' director Vishnu Edavan: 'You've made me proud' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lokesh_kanakaraj_tells_nayantharas_hi_director_vishnu_edavan_youve_made_me_proud_banner_bbb7564e_9739_499c_9631_93e82eff6255_f9029a6aa1.jpeg Lokesh Kanakaraj praises 'Hi' debutant director Vishnu Edavan on X after the Nayanthara-Kavin film's trailer drops. 'Hi' releases on 28 August with a U/A certificate. Lokesh Kanakaraj praises 'Hi' director Vishnu Edavan: 'You've made me proud' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lucknow-triple-shooting-cctv-shows-sbi-officer Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:54:49+05:30 Lucknow triple shooting: CCTV captures SBI officer killing wife near ICICI Bank https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cctv_footage_surfaces_in_lucknow_triple_tragedy_as_sbi_officer_kills_wife_sister_himself_banner_8da9f2ba_b7ca_472d_b0c3_1f5304b20866_b38999d68a.jpeg CCTV footage emerges in Lucknow triple shooting where SBI officer Manas Bajpai allegedly killed wife Divya Mishra near ICICI Bank, then shot sister and himself. Lucknow triple shooting: CCTV captures SBI officer killing wife near ICICI Bank 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ed-raids-kadapa-mp-in-vivekananda-reddy-case Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:50:04+05:30 ED raids Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy's premises in Vivekananda Reddy murder PMLA case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ed_searches_kadapa_mps_premises_in_pmla_case_linked_to_vivekananda_reddys_murder_banner_1dee780e_07c3_4fb6_889b_0de558ee4c2e_734291f009.jpeg ED raids Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy's premises in Hyderabad and Kadapa in PMLA probe over alleged ₹4 crore payment in Vivekananda Reddy's 2019 murder. ED raids Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy's premises in Vivekananda Reddy murder PMLA case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/trumps-cabinet-fans-out-in-50-state-policy-blitz Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:48:53+05:30 Trump deploys Cabinet in 50-state blitz to sell America First record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_trump_sends_cabinet_on_nationwide_pitch_banner_0b82ad74_71cd_41a5_9692_4b0c367d8a89_44731f96f7.jpeg Trump deploys Cabinet officials across the US on 21 August to promote manufacturing, energy, and health care wins. Announcements include a $5 billion rail plan and $102 million rural health investment. Trump deploys Cabinet in 50-state blitz to sell America First record 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/rubio-anand-align-on-cuba-arctic-security Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:44:24+05:30 Rubio, Anand align on Haiti, Cuba reforms and Arctic security https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rubio_canadian_fm_align_on_cuba_arctic_security_banner_c0d0b8fc_11f2_4c5b_94de_d3d24a7906c7_0da116c2d8.jpeg US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Canadian FM Anita Anand met on 21 August, aligning on Haiti, Cuba reforms, Arctic security, Venezuela aid, and online scam crackdowns. Rubio, Anand align on Haiti, Cuba reforms and Arctic security 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/crane-collapses-in-mumbais-kurla-8-injured Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:41:06+05:30 Crane collapses on two houses in Mumbai's Kurla, eight injured during eviction op https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_crane_collapses_on_two_houses_in_mumbais_kurla_during_eviction_operation_eight_injured_banner_1355f2cd_2add_43a3_849d_38cad71ebe51_b6cfeb7a1b.jpeg Crane collapses on two houses in Mumbai's Kurla during MHADA eviction op, injuring eight. Six admitted to Sion Hospital, two to Bhabha Hospital — all stable. Crane collapses on two houses in Mumbai's Kurla, eight injured during eviction op 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/jackie-shroff-honours-bismillah-khan-at-20-years Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:38:42+05:30 Bismillah Khan 20th death anniversary: Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Shehnai maestro https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jackie_shroff_remembers_shehnai_maestro_ustad_bismillah_khan_on_his_20th_death_anniversary_banner_bf283173_591a_4646_81f6_bcd7c77d81c1_23dd861794.jpeg Actor Jackie Shroff marks Ustad Bismillah Khan's 20th death anniversary with a social media tribute to the Bharat Ratna Shehnai maestro who died on 21 August 2006. Bismillah Khan 20th death anniversary: Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Shehnai maestro 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/halle-berry-turns-60-with-van-hunt-in-mexico Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:38:33+05:30 Halle Berry turns 60: Romantic Los Cabos getaway with fiancé Van Hunt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_halle_berry_celebrates_60th_birthday_with_beau_van_hunt_with_you_its_always_easy_banner_bb778219_24ae_411a_afbe_56f1abc905e1_8fbf84a341.jpeg Halle Berry celebrates her 60th birthday with fiancé Van Hunt at Los Cabos, Mexico, sharing romantic moments on Instagram. The couple got engaged in February 2026. Halle Berry turns 60: Romantic Los Cabos getaway with fiancé Van Hunt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-russia-vs-baerbock-on-un-chief-vote Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:38:14+05:30 US clashes with UNGA president over UN chief election transparency https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_clashes_with_unga_president_over_demands_for_transparency_in_electing_un_chief_banner_eccc2a94_97de_4d5d_aa21_1472b052209b_c5620380ee.jpeg US and Russia clash with UNGA President Baerbock over transparency in electing the next UN Secretary-General, ahead of the Security Council’s second straw poll on 22 August. US clashes with UNGA president over UN chief election transparency 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sukhu-honours-bismillah-khan-legacy Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:37:34+05:30 CM Sukhu pays tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sukhu_pays_tribute_to_ustad_bismillah_khan_on_death_anniversary_b305e34a_1cbe_43ae_b63a_fa8c99dde389_5a21f7c607.jpeg HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to Bharat Ratna shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary, honouring his legacy of syncretic Indian classical music. CM Sukhu pays tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-police-bust-digital-arrest-gang-of-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:36:12+05:30 Delhi Police bust digital arrest gang; retired Colonel loses ₹15.50 lakh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_retired_colonel_wife_held_under_digital_arrest_lose_rs_15_50_lakh_delhi_police_nab_4_banner_70afafa0_c975_4ccd_a805_f6e78a4e06b2_b059f0bbdd.jpeg Delhi Police arrest 4 in digital arrest scam that defrauded a retired Army Colonel of ₹15.50 lakh. Network linked to Cambodia and UAE-based cyber-fraud syndicates. Delhi Police bust digital arrest gang; retired Colonel loses ₹15.50 lakh 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sensex-nifty-rise-for-second-day-despite-crude-surge Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:35:28+05:30 Sensex, Nifty open higher second day as realty and metal stocks lead gains https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_markets_open_higher_for_second_straight_session_despite_elevated_crude_oil_prices_banner_5a146e2c_1eec_4402_997f_e4633cd72a61_9b42da477a.jpeg Sensex rises 163 points and Nifty gains 52 points in early trade on 21 August, led by realty, metal and pharma stocks, even as Brent crude nears $94 a barrel. Sensex, Nifty open higher second day as realty and metal stocks lead gains 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-wishes-cm-pema-khandu-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:33:53+05:30 PM Modi wishes CM Pema Khandu on his birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_wishes_cm_pema_khandu_on_his_birthday_6df0172b_fb53_4fbb_b2ab_6a59d9b59951_de9533a74c.jpeg PM Modi wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday on 21 August 2026, praising his work in taking the state to new heights. PM Modi wishes CM Pema Khandu on his birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-shares-sanskrit-verse-on-selfless-service Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:32:58+05:30 PM Modi shares Sanskrit verse on selfless service and rivers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_shares_sanskrit_verse_on_selfless_service_and_rivers_6dc44848_cba4_43a5_b59e_003620f61165_d3694b8d35.jpeg PM Modi posted a Hindi reflection and Sanskrit verse on 21 Aug 2026, using the image of flowing rivers to call for selfless service and dedication to humanity. PM Modi shares Sanskrit verse on selfless service and rivers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/s-korea-future-fund-to-tap-ai-chip-windfall Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:31:19+05:30 South Korea Future Fund: AI chip boom windfall to fuel long-term growth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_chip_boom_s_korea_to_launch_future_fund_with_windfall_revenue_banner_6a3debd1_b6f3_4785_89b3_49e3c4298caf_b58112df5f.jpeg South Korea to launch 'Future Fund' using AI chip boom windfall tax revenue to drive long-term growth. Budget Minister Park Hong-geun unveiled the plan on 21 August. South Korea Future Fund: AI chip boom windfall to fuel long-term growth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/lithuania-envoy-we-reflect-gandhis-values Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:27:42+05:30 Lithuania-India ties: envoy on Gandhi, Sanskrit links and tech future https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_are_nordic_lights_reflecting_gandhis_values_in_world_lithuania_envoy_on_india_ties_banner_d295b2c5_d341_40f6_83c9_dc0fabb4aefc_b62487df09.jpeg Lithuania envoy Diana Mickevičienė says India-Lithuania ties are growing across trade, tech and education, with a unique Gandhian bond through the Baltic Way and Hermann Kallenbach. Lithuania-India ties: envoy on Gandhi, Sanskrit links and tech future 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/yuvrajs-91-seals-kashi-rudras-seven-run-win Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:23:17+05:30 Yuvraj Singh's 91 powers Kashi Rudras to seven-run win over Kanpur Superstars https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upt20_yuvraj_singh_stars_with_91_as_kashi_rudras_seal_thrilling_win_against_kanpur_superstars_banner_a9375a57_9633_4e49_8779_2fe08c1a1600_b3c6191d90.jpeg Sahab Yuvraj Singh's 91 off 56 balls rescues Kashi Rudras from 46/4 to seal a seven-run win over Kanpur Superstars in UP T20 League Season 4 in Lucknow. Yuvraj Singh's 91 powers Kashi Rudras to seven-run win over Kanpur Superstars 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kalki-koechlins-viral-plastic-bag-dress Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:22:53+05:30 Kalki Koechlin wears plastic bag dress in viral fashion moment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_kalki_koechlin_ditches_fabric_as_she_dons_dress_made_from_plastic_bags_banner_5bd65b6a_5735_404e_a972_71816d89a592_6e3777492c.jpeg Kalki Koechlin wore a white dress made entirely from plastic bags, designed by Naseeb, in a viral fashion moment shared on social media on 21 August. Kalki Koechlin wears plastic bag dress in viral fashion moment 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/hyundai-unions-first-8-hour-strike-in-10-years Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:21:21+05:30 Hyundai Motor union stages first 8-hour strike in 10 years over wage row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hyundai_motor_workers_stage_full_scale_strike_over_wage_disputes_banner_10d7ea8f_b63e_4a27_b508_f0f9df492c33_9a4423e374.jpeg Hyundai Motor union stages its first 8-hour strike in 10 years on 21 August, halting output at Ulsan, Jeonju and Asan plants. Cumulative losses may hit 62,000 vehicles worth ₩2.6 trillion. Hyundai Motor union stages first 8-hour strike in 10 years over wage row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bhogi-records-new-song-nandi-calls-it-timeless Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:19:32+05:30 Sharwanand's 'Bhogi' records new song; Sampath Nandi calls it a timeless gem https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sharwanands_bhogi_team_records_new_song_director_sampath_nandi_calls_the_number_a_timeless_gem_banner_63787595_1d4f_4933_ab5d_25f80b0746ea_e23dad06ab.jpeg Sampath Nandi records a new song for Sharwanand's period drama 'Bhogi', calling it a 'timeless gem'. Film releases pan-India on 28 August in five languages. Sharwanand's 'Bhogi' records new song; Sampath Nandi calls it a timeless gem 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/trump-us-to-take-full-control-of-iran-straits Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:17:37+05:30 Trump claims US will soon control Iran-linked straits, vows no nuclear weapon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_us_will_soon_take_full_control_of_straits_says_trump_banner_3cf2228c_4386_47b9_932a_a295e838de1f_ecff69ed3f.jpeg Trump says the US is 'essentially controlling' Iran-linked straits and will soon take full control, vowing Tehran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump claims US will soon control Iran-linked straits, vows no nuclear weapon 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-honours-kalyan-singh-death-anniversary Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:12:59+05:30 Amit Shah pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_amit_shah_pays_tribute_to_kalyan_singh_on_death_anniversary_4b391089_f5c1_45c7_971b_e2003ba73fb2_30dcf79f4a.jpeg Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday honoured former UP CM Kalyan Singh on his death anniversary, citing his legacy of principled governance and sacrifice. Amit Shah pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/goyal-deepens-india-singapore-trade-ties Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:12:01+05:30 Piyush Goyal deepens India-Singapore economic ties at 4th Ministerial Roundtable https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_piyush_goyal_emphasises_indias_commitment_to_deepen_economic_ties_with_singapore_across_asia_banner_c6b773bf_e29b_44ec_a7a5_2959be59d996_b9b0ba105c.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Singapore counterparts on 21 August at the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, pushing agri exports, fintech ties, and business collaboration. Piyush Goyal deepens India-Singapore economic ties at 4th Ministerial Roundtable 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saha-calls-on-tripura-governor Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:09:04+05:30 CM Manik Saha Calls on Tripura Governor at Lok Bhawan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_manik_saha_calls_on_tripura_governor_at_lok_bhawan_1a884180_5454_4a58_86a7_2af5dd0bb0f2_b8a5131350.jpeg Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha met Governor Shri Nallu Indrasena Reddy at Lok Bhawan in Agartala on the evening of 20 August 2026. CM Manik Saha Calls on Tripura Governor at Lok Bhawan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/regena-cassandra-villain-in-mookuthi-amman-2 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:08:37+05:30 Regena Cassandra as villain in Mookuthi Amman 2 with Nayanthara? https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_regena_cassandra_plays_antagonist_in_nayanthara_starrer_mookuthi_amman_2_banner_251834d7_369b_4292_8b5b_76cb943912e1_f14485362a.jpeg Regena Cassandra reportedly plays the antagonist in Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2, directed by Sundar C. Shoot wrapped in December; over 2,000 technicians worked on the film. Regena Cassandra as villain in Mookuthi Amman 2 with Nayanthara? 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mayawati-vande-mataram-row-not-right Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:08:09+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Mayawati calls political debate 'not right', urges welfare focus https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vande_mataram_row_mayawati_urges_political_parties_to_focus_on_public_welfare_issues_banner_022c7139_807f_48d3_b93e_12ed4d30f022_ecd3f4eac3.jpeg BSP chief Mayawati on 21 August called the Vande Mataram political row 'not right', urging parties to focus on floods, unemployment, and public welfare instead. Vande Mataram row: Mayawati calls political debate 'not right', urges welfare focus 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/vin-diesel-on-25-years-of-fast-franchise Nation Press en 2026-08-21T09:01:21+05:30 Vin Diesel on Fast franchise's 25th anniversary: 'We had no idea' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vin_diesel_on_25_years_of_fast_franchise_we_were_making_a_small_movie_about_street_racing_we_had_no_idea_banner_b6de355a_1543_438a_aa62_e9f4be1e4789_e75d64f987.jpeg Vin Diesel marks 25 years of the Fast franchise with a re-release across 1,561 US theaters, reflecting on its origins as a small street-racing film in 2001. Vin Diesel on Fast franchise's 25th anniversary: 'We had no idea' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-bjp-leaders-wish-arunachal-cm-pema-khandu Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:53:33+05:30 PM Modi wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday, lauds development push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_pm_modi_extends_birthday_wishes_to_arunachal_cm_pema_khandu_hails_his_development_initiatives_banner_af77bd5b_76f6_4a9d_b64c_5c740f0387b5_1f74b3eeed.jpeg PM Modi on 21 August wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday, praising his development initiatives. Union Ministers Gadkari, Chouhan and Assam CM Sarma also extended greetings. PM Modi wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday, lauds development push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-rain-h1n1-surge-and-poor-aqi-on-aug-21 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:39:51+05:30 Delhi-NCR weather today: Light to moderate rain, 27-35°C on August 21 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_ncr_to_see_partly_sunny_skies_today_light_to_moderate_rain_likely_banner_b908e353_6284_48b2_8200_f1d3faaff420_ca1482f888.jpeg Delhi-NCR faces light to moderate rain on 21 August with temperatures between 27-35°C. H1N1 cases hit 1,344 — nearly six times last year's count. AQI stays poor. Delhi-NCR weather today: Light to moderate rain, 27-35°C on August 21 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sarathkumars-heartfelt-note-for-radhikas-64th Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:37:25+05:30 Sarathkumar pens heartfelt birthday note for Radhika on her 64th https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_r_sarathkumar_wishes_wife_radhika_on_her_64th_birthday_with_heartfelt_note_banner_b2778f11_8ee5_4bab_9d8b_378b22794155_6484aef31d.jpeg Actor R. Sarathkumar wishes wife Radhika Sarathkumar on her 64th birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute recalling her energy and determination. Sarathkumar pens heartfelt birthday note for Radhika on her 64th 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/fbi-busts-is-plot-to-bomb-new-york-capitol Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:30:54+05:30 FBI foils Islamic State plot to bomb New York legislature, arrests Jessica Bowie https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_officials_disrupt_islamic_state_followers_plot_to_attack_new_york_state_legislature_banner_95a0d0df_3650_43aa_9603_7986fef88f13_38c2f46995.jpeg FBI arrests Jessica Bowie, 35, for an Islamic State plot to bomb New York State Capitol in Albany on 21 August. Second IS-linked arrest in New York in a month. FBI foils Islamic State plot to bomb New York legislature, arrests Jessica Bowie 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/punjab-shutdown-over-sikh-prisoners-release Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:30:35+05:30 Punjab shutdown today over Sikh prisoners' release, partial impact reported https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_several_religious_political_outfits_observe_punjab_shutdown_today_banner_909b50e1_3ccc_4ec5_b450_180edd07ddeb_d8a7120a6b.jpeg Punjab shutdown on 21 August over Sikh prisoners' release draws partial impact; SGPC, Waris Punjab De, farmer bodies back the call amid heavy security across the state. Punjab shutdown today over Sikh prisoners' release, partial impact reported 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-solar-boom-is-hurting-birds-study-says Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:30:09+05:30 China solar expansion is cutting bird diversity, study finds https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_international_study_finds_solar_panels_in_china_could_be_harming_birds_ccde046e_0320_4d76_9f14_39f79b6e647c_71e52ec4b6.jpeg China solar expansion reduces bird diversity, study in Science finds, with wealthier non-desert regions hit hardest, per Aug 2026 research. China solar expansion is cutting bird diversity, study finds 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bachchan-83-work-is-relentless-im-here-to-learn Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:28:20+05:30 Amitabh Bachchan, 83, on relentless work: 'I am here to learn and grow' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amitabh_bachchan_says_he_is_working_relentlessly_to_learn_grow_more_banner_950a4328_75f6_4670_8a03_2b80814628ab_e4a2351b18.jpeg Amitabh Bachchan, 83, reflects on his packed work schedule and drive to keep learning in a new blog post, saying rest and food have been 'bypassed' by relentless work. Amitabh Bachchan, 83, on relentless work: 'I am here to learn and grow' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-wishes-cm-pema-khandu-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:22:05+05:30 Giriraj Singh wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_giriraj_singh_wishes_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_e6167b75_2002_4163_bed2_566534bad025_55fa6b6181.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on his birthday on 21 August 2026. Giriraj Singh wishes CM Pema Khandu on birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-bags-nfib-ohio-endorsement Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:13:56+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy wins NFIB Ohio nod at Cincinnati event https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_wins_nfib_ohio_nod_at_cincinnati_event_c4976c5e_f3d0_40a8_9b2e_656ec1544865_d9c61407ba.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy secured the NFIB Ohio endorsement at a Cincinnati campaign event hosted by Johnson Electric Supply Company on August 21, 2026. Vivek Ramaswamy wins NFIB Ohio nod at Cincinnati event 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-pledges-ohio-housing-fix Nation Press en 2026-08-21T08:12:48+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy Vows to Fix Ohio's Housing Crunch in 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_vows_to_fix_ohios_housing_crunch_in_2027_9da718ea_5578_4822_b390_fd99029ad396_66e17d5f5d.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy pledges to address Ohio's home affordability crisis for young buyers, promising a specific fix in 2027. Vivek Ramaswamy Vows to Fix Ohio's Housing Crunch in 2027 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-pledges-dignity-for-elders Nation Press en 2026-08-21T07:50:28+05:30 Rajasthan CMO marks World Senior Citizens Day with pledge of care https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_cmo_marks_world_senior_citizens_day_with_pledge_of_care_d8f9ac4c_5a28_4c03_8c44_66a114140740_45c1d010bf.jpeg Rajasthan's CMO marked World Senior Citizens Day on 21 August with a Hindi message calling for the service, safety, and dignity of elders. Rajasthan CMO marks World Senior Citizens Day with pledge of care 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-clears-dollar45bn-kc-46a-sale-to-qatar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T07:33:30+05:30 US approves $4.5 billion KC-46A refueling aircraft sale to Qatar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_trump_administration_approves_possible_4_5_billion_sale_of_kc_46a_refueling_aircraft_to_qatar_banner_83f8267a_3f48_4690_b970_f912fbec01f9_acbb9a4f6b.jpeg US approves possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46A refueling aircraft to Qatar, including engines, crypto systems, and countermeasures, amid rising Gulf tensions. US approves $4.5 billion KC-46A refueling aircraft sale to Qatar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nta-indian-rupee200-challenge-fee-refunded-if-youre-right Nation Press en 2026-08-21T07:18:23+05:30 NTA answer key challenge fee: ₹200 refundable, one valid objection helps all https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_nta_clarifies_answer_key_challenge_fee_says_system_benefits_all_candidates_banner_7eb722ae_6cd9_4990_97d2_c7f74436b4fe_91aad2674b.jpeg NTA clarifies its answer key challenge fee: ₹200 per question is refundable if upheld, and one valid objection corrects the record for all candidates who appeared. NTA answer key challenge fee: ₹200 refundable, one valid objection helps all 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-lays-ssb-stones-dines-with-troops-in-siliguri Nation Press en 2026-08-21T07:09:05+05:30 Amit Shah to lay SSB foundation stones, dine with soldiers in Siliguri https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_hm_amit_shah_to_lay_foundation_for_ssb_projects_interact_with_soldiers_in_siliguri_today_banner_f5c909ba_ba98_4b2e_85b6_08e7fa42175d_b79b272446.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah visits Siliguri on 22 August to lay SSB foundation stones, share Bara Khana with troops, and address an exhibition on India's new criminal laws. Amit Shah to lay SSB foundation stones, dine with soldiers in Siliguri 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-wishes-arunachal-cm-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-21T07:00:28+05:30 Gadkari Wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_gadkari_wishes_arunachal_cm_pema_khandu_on_birthday_494d7a9f_2caa_4ba1_8f0f_06dee8d735c5_761f879e07.jpeg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wished Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu a happy birthday on 21 August 2026, hoping for his health and prosperity. Gadkari Wishes Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on Birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-salutes-shehnai-maestro-bismillah-khan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:59:43+05:30 Gadkari pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gadkari_pays_tribute_to_bharat_ratna_ustad_bismillah_khan_9fd8803e_ed79_4d03_ad94_3380ee1d6333_9190d8ecfd.jpeg Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary, 21 August, calling him the 'magician of the shehnai.' Gadkari pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-salutes-ex-maharashtra-cm-naik Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:58:42+05:30 Gadkari Pays Tribute to Former Maharashtra CM Sudhakarrao Naik https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gadkari_pays_tribute_to_former_maharashtra_cm_sudhakarrao_naik_1b6c9b21_e331_4ff1_bdb3_37379e21f698_f1e5112df7.jpeg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tribute to former Maharashtra CM Sudhakarrao Naik on his birth anniversary on 21 August 2026. Gadkari Pays Tribute to Former Maharashtra CM Sudhakarrao Naik 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/norway-challenges-us-tariffs-in-washington Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:45:40+05:30 Norway raises US tariff concerns in Washington trade talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_norway_raises_tariff_concerns_in_talks_with_us_trade_official_banner_0686f72d_6d8c_459d_ac99_1a772036dead_f5bdfac892.jpeg Norway raised US tariff concerns in Washington talks on 21 August, opposing the 24 July measures and Section 301 probe. Oslo says it won't sign a trade deal 'at any price'. Norway raises US tariff concerns in Washington trade talks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-sanctions-10-in-hezbollah-cash-network Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:37:52+05:30 US sanctions 10 individuals in Hezbollah cash-transfer network https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_sanctions_10_individuals_for_transferring_cash_to_hezbollah_banner_ac230493_c3f3_4d8a_8660_b4b167cc8127_287ee5bfe7.jpeg OFAC sanctions 10 individuals in a Hezbollah cash-transfer network using couriers on commercial flights between Lebanon, Turkey, UAE, and Iran to move hundreds of millions of dollars. US sanctions 10 individuals in Hezbollah cash-transfer network 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sharma-tributes-ustad-bismillah-khan Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:29:09+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pays tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_sharma_pays_tribute_to_ustad_bismillah_khan_on_death_anniversary_8927329f_58cd_42ba_86cc_9035406bd203_4486a3f5c4.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary, honouring the shehnai legend's global contribution to Indian classical music. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pays tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sharma-remembers-kalyan-singh Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:28:11+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_sharma_pays_tribute_to_kalyan_singh_on_death_anniversary_5ea5f2b4_e5d2_4252_9489_36fee5062341_dd750d9946.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma paid tribute to Padma Vibhushan awardee and former UP CM Kalyan Singh on his death anniversary on 21 August 2026. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-honours-senior-citizens Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:27:17+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Sharma greets Rajasthan's senior citizens https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_sharma_greets_rajasthans_senior_citizens_3a0bf745_b014_4450_b601_4de122e35a6d_f7c7b16286.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma marked International Senior Citizens Day on 21 August 2026, saluting elders as the nation's 'invaluable heritage.' CM Bhajan Lal Sharma greets Rajasthan's senior citizens 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/un-sg-race-otunnu-and-a-baki-face-unga Nation Press en 2026-08-21T06:24:42+05:30 UN General Assembly dialogues: Otunnu and A-Baki make their case for secretary-general https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_un_general_assembly_holds_dialogues_with_candidates_for_next_secretary_general_banner_3fb7f77c_d2a4_443a_a88c_34b0582c14dd_146560e8a8.jpeg UN General Assembly held interactive dialogues with candidates Olara Otunnu and Ivonne A-Baki for the next secretary-general post, due from 1 January 2027. UN General Assembly dialogues: Otunnu and A-Baki make their case for secretary-general 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/manisha-koirala-from-guilt-to-nourishment Nation Press en 2026-08-21T03:10:48+05:30 Manisha Koirala on food and body: 'From restriction to nourishment' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manisha_koirala_shares_how_her_relationship_with_food_has_evolved_banner_dd13f842_1292_4d7f_bfc8_9bf290bbcb2f_eaa96d75ff.jpeg Manisha Koirala shares how her food relationship evolved from restriction and guilt to nourishment and self-care, in a candid Instagram post on Thursday. Manisha Koirala on food and body: 'From restriction to nourishment' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/nvidia-nemo-switchyard-routes-ai-agents Nation Press en 2026-08-21T03:03:49+05:30 Nvidia NeMo Switchyard Routes AI Agents to the Right Model https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nvidia_nemo_switchyard_routes_ai_agents_to_the_right_model_99075212_95ee_48db_9b76_05549c59f8cb_95afccea4c.jpeg Nvidia's NeMo Switchyard lets developers route each agent workflow step to the best model by quality, latency, and cost — explained by executive Kari Briski on MTS Live. Nvidia NeMo Switchyard Routes AI Agents to the Right Model 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-hypes-indycar-dc-weekend Nation Press en 2026-08-21T03:02:53+05:30 White House Pays Tribute to Mario Andretti Ahead of DC IndyCar Weekend https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_white_house_pays_tribute_to_mario_andretti_ahead_of_dc_indycar_weekend_bbe9ab13_8ba0_4c40_af39_cb876c5fe468_a6d94e2b95.jpeg The White House shared a Mario Andretti throwback on Aug 20, 2026, to promote an IndyCar event coming to Washington D.C. this weekend. White House Pays Tribute to Mario Andretti Ahead of DC IndyCar Weekend 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-backs-foster-youth-via-indycar-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-21T03:01:55+05:30 White House to Announce IndyCar-FOX Sports Alliance for Foster Youth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_white_house_to_announce_indycar_fox_sports_alliance_for_foster_youth_16b63093_a02e_46af_9ecf_55b9d3f37f90_678511069a.jpeg FLOTUS will join IndyCar and FOX Sports at the White House to announce a landmark alliance expanding Fostering the Future, a programme supporting foster care youth. White House to Announce IndyCar-FOX Sports Alliance for Foster Youth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anna-faris-almost-quit-acting-in-2021 Nation Press en 2026-08-21T01:03:38+05:30 Anna Faris nearly quit acting in 2021 amid depression and career doubts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anna_faris_reveals_she_nearly_quit_acting_back_in_2021_banner_96f84888_a9c9_4d15_bdaa_7627468d13f1_7380e12ce4.jpeg Anna Faris reveals she nearly quit acting in 2021, battling unrecognised premenopausal depression after 'Mom' ended. A 'Scary Movie' reprise brought her back. Anna Faris nearly quit acting in 2021 amid depression and career doubts 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ashley-judd-recalls-elviss-studio-magic Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:39:37+05:30 Ashley Judd recalls Elvis Presley's magic in the recording studio https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ashley_judd_recollects_elvis_presley_casting_a_spell_on_the_mic_banner_2d07196d_895f_41f0_9b56_9d9caff15e1e_dd64e50b79.jpeg Ashley Judd recalls childhood memories of Elvis Presley through step-father Larry Strickland's induction into the Hall of Graceland Legends, sharing studio anecdotes. Ashley Judd recalls Elvis Presley's magic in the recording studio 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/womens-dpl-season-3-kicks-off-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:32:40+05:30 Women's DPL Season 3 begins: DDCA's Rohan Jaitley on Delhi cricket's rise https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_womens_cricket_in_delhi_is_growing_from_strength_to_strength_says_ddca_prez_rohan_jaitley_banner_a9a1694e_cc16_48e4_aac4_fdb6547e9731_bdd512eaff.jpeg Women's DPL Season 3 begins in Delhi with over 700 registered players across 48 clubs. DDCA president Rohan Jaitley says Delhi's 14-year trophy wait is over and growth is just starting. Women's DPL Season 3 begins: DDCA's Rohan Jaitley on Delhi cricket's rise 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dibrugarh-edge-nagaon-by-1-run-apl-semis-set Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:19:07+05:30 APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 1 run, semis set https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_apl_2026_dibrugarh_warriors_edge_past_nagaon_rangers_by_one_run_semis_line_up_confirmed_banner_09f9c0ce_9791_4571_a65a_e5ff4b2152ae_5850f414d3.jpeg Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 1 run in APL 2026 at Guwahati, confirming all four semi-finalists. Champions to receive ₹50 lakh prize money. APL 2026: Dibrugarh Warriors beat Nagaon Rangers by 1 run, semis set 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tibetan-exiles-march-against-chinas-unity-law Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:14:36+05:30 Tibetan govt-in-exile rejects China's assimilation law, vows peaceful fight https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tibetan_govt_in_exile_rejects_chinas_assimilation_policies_vows_peaceful_struggle_banner_ff8988a7_f512_4daa_81b4_8900ca723e19_d2836ca2dc.jpeg Tibetan govt-in-exile holds peace march in Dharamsala on 49th day since activist Lobsang Palden's self-immolation, rejecting China's assimilation law as 'Sinicisation'. Tibetan govt-in-exile rejects China's assimilation law, vows peaceful fight 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-visits-integrated-farm-model-patna Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:11:11+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits integrated farming model in Patna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_visits_integrated_farming_model_in_patna_5aa290b6_8f10_4e36_9f19_0fc4f675b21e_40af6d66b8.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited an integrated farming demo in Patna on 20 Aug 2026, showcasing fish, poultry, ducks, and vegetables on a single plot. Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits integrated farming model in Patna 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-plants-saplings-at-bameti-patna Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:09:30+05:30 Shivraj plants saplings at BAMETI, Patna with Bihar ministers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_plants_saplings_at_bameti_patna_with_bihar_ministers_d4a2aefb_3a61_473a_8618_0d4789c8f37d_037e7f6680.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted saplings at BAMETI, Patna on 20 August 2026 with three Bihar ministers as part of his daily #OnePlantADay campaign. Shivraj plants saplings at BAMETI, Patna with Bihar ministers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-sanctions-11l-pmay-g-homes-for-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:08:36+05:30 Shivraj Sanctions 11 Lakh PMAY-G Houses for Bihar in Patna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_shivraj_sanctions_11_lakh_pmay_g_houses_for_bihar_in_patna_d8e6a5d1_04da_4cbf_ac3a_787ef1c968e8_f14805f11d.jpeg Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned 11,18,937 PMAY-G rural houses for Bihar at a state-level event in Patna on 20 August 2026. Shivraj Sanctions 11 Lakh PMAY-G Houses for Bihar in Patna 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/south-delhi-superstarz-win-dpl-2026-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:07:41+05:30 Women's DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz beat Central Delhi Queens by 29 runs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_womens_dpl_2026_nishika_singh_tanisha_star_as_south_delhi_superstarz_begin_title_defence_in_style_banner_bddc6f33_e5e0_4953_a31b_7c7f21084e94_fe2fc8a8ac.jpeg South Delhi Superstarz beat Central Delhi Queens by 29 runs in the Women's DPL 2026 opener at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Nishika Singh and Tanisha Singh starred with half-centuries. Women's DPL 2026: South Delhi Superstarz beat Central Delhi Queens by 29 runs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-crosses-43-lakh-lakhpati-didis Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:07:32+05:30 Shivraj hails Bihar's 43 lakh Lakhpati Didis milestone https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_hails_bihars_43_lakh_lakhpati_didis_milestone_4cfa1c02_f65f_4306_9ecd_ab3ad65fcdbb_821080657a.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that over 43 lakh 27 thousand women in Bihar have become 'Lakhpati Didis' under the SHG-driven DAY-NRLM mission. Shivraj hails Bihar's 43 lakh Lakhpati Didis milestone 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shayan-masood-quits-congress-joins-sp Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:06:38+05:30 Shayan Masood joins SP: Fresh blow to Congress MP Imran Masood in Saharanpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_blow_to_imran_masood_as_son_in_law_shayan_masood_joins_sp_banner_e4286346_e538_435d_ac09_82b07287b3da_8eb4b8cec8.jpeg Saharanpur MP Imran Masood suffers political blow as son-in-law Shayan Masood quits Congress and joins SP in Lucknow in presence of Akhilesh Yadav. Shayan Masood joins SP: Fresh blow to Congress MP Imran Masood in Saharanpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pmfby-to-be-implemented-in-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:06:22+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan: PMFBY Now Coming to Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_pmfby_now_coming_to_bihar_b784c111_9a37_43b8_acc5_e148234f66c5_feafc84277.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on 20 August 2026 that PMFBY crop insurance will now be implemented in Bihar, covering farmers' losses. Shivraj Singh Chouhan: PMFBY Now Coming to Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-50-lakh-pucca-homes-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:05:29+05:30 Shivraj highlights 50 lakh pucca homes for Bihar under PMAY https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_highlights_50_lakh_pucca_homes_for_bihar_under_pmay_fd91fc07_bc0a_4e98_8109_52f21caebbd5_46be98d3bd.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says PM Modi has delivered over 50 lakh pucca homes to Bihar families since 2016 under PMAY. Shivraj highlights 50 lakh pucca homes for Bihar under PMAY 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-congress-not-above-parliament Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:04:27+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Congress above neither Parliament nor Constitution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_congress_above_neither_parliament_nor_constitution_85270b04_4469_4c6a_a6ea_d2fab6da0cf7_8f3aa9cc33.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan declared on 20 August 2026 that Vande Mataram must be sung in full and that Congress stands above neither Parliament nor the Constitution. Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Congress above neither Parliament nor Constitution 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/up-reshuffles-9-ips-officers-across-key-districts Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:04:03+05:30 UP police reshuffle: 9 IPS officers transferred across key districts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_up_govt_transfers_ips_officers_in_major_police_reshuffle_banner_6c59ce41_5426_47eb_9dba_30abd1ad9e26_2997073678.jpeg Uttar Pradesh government transfers 9 IPS officers on 21 August in a major police reshuffle spanning Meerut, Jhansi, Gonda and 6 other districts. Orders effective immediately. UP police reshuffle: 9 IPS officers transferred across key districts 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/iit-kharagpur-turns-75-with-week-long-jubilee Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:03:59+05:30 IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee: Week-long fest marks 75 years of excellence https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_iit_kharagpur_observes_platinum_jubilee_through_week_long_celebration_banner_0f849412_2e73_4bdd_986e_b4d9f33efb02_fc0caf8446.jpeg IIT Kharagpur marks its Platinum Jubilee with a week-long celebration on 21 August, featuring debates, tech showcases, and addresses by ISRO chief V. Narayanan and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. IIT Kharagpur Platinum Jubilee: Week-long fest marks 75 years of excellence 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-salutes-bihar-ancient-legacy Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:03:18+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan Pays Tribute to Bihar's Ancient Legacy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_pays_tribute_to_bihars_ancient_legacy_280f1f82_6a72_44b4_9275_fda61d214020_82b229a145.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to Bihar's civilisational heritage, invoking the Kosi, Gandak, Buddha, Mahavira, and Chanakya in a Hindi post on X. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Pays Tribute to Bihar's Ancient Legacy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chouhan-at-pmay-g-event-in-patna Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:02:15+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan joins PMAY-G state event in Patna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_shivraj_singh_chouhan_joins_pmay_g_state_event_in_patna_fe67eb88_8e36_4bac_aa0e_1c564ee494ef_3339817bb8.jpeg Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended Bihar's state-level PMAY-G event at Bapu Sabhagar, Patna on 20 August 2026, reaffirming the Centre's rural housing pledge. Shivraj Singh Chouhan joins PMAY-G state event in Patna 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-meets-bihar-cm-in-patna Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:01:14+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Bihar CM in Patna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_meets_bihar_cm_in_patna_2c596748_c5f9_49c4_aaca_a89cc82487e9_80d671596e.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Bihar Chief Minister in Patna on 20 August 2026, describing it as a heartfelt meeting on the land of knowledge and culture. Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Bihar CM in Patna 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-sanctions-11l-homes-for-bihar-poor Nation Press en 2026-08-21T00:00:03+05:30 Shivraj sanctions 11 lakh homes for Bihar's rural poor https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_shivraj_sanctions_11_lakh_homes_for_bihars_rural_poor_ee56ad7d_7a53_438f_b3e9_582f794f391e_f63973c393.jpeg Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned 11,18,937 rural houses for Bihar under PMAY-G during a visit to the state on 20 August 2026. Shivraj sanctions 11 lakh homes for Bihar's rural poor 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-slams-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:58:54+05:30 Shivraj calls Congress stance on Vande Mataram unconstitutional https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_shivraj_calls_congress_stance_on_vande_mataram_unconstitutional_a68a91c2_e99b_4067_ad63_dc8450fd41c5_9d5852225a.jpeg Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called Congress's stance on singing the full Vande Mataram unconstitutional, linking it to historical Muslim League pressure. Shivraj calls Congress stance on Vande Mataram unconstitutional 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/li-shifeng-loh-christie-crash-out-at-bwf-worlds Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:58:36+05:30 BWF World Championship 2026: Li Shifeng, Loh Kean Yew, Jonatan Christie exit in R16 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_chinas_li_shifeng_loh_kean_yew_jonatan_christie_crash_out_ld_banner_03982277_f780_48bb_a47f_57783b35309b_9f392c86bb.jpeg BWF World Championship 2026 in New Delhi: Li Shifeng, Loh Kean Yew and Jonatan Christie exit R16 in men's singles upsets. PV Sindhu also bows out to Wang Zhiyi. BWF World Championship 2026: Li Shifeng, Loh Kean Yew, Jonatan Christie exit in R16 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-pays-tribute-to-rajiv-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:57:38+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_shivraj_singh_chouhan_pays_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_9b07865f_405b_43ea_a15f_3b8362c66354_7cd6c5609c.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, 20 August, with a message of respectful remembrance. Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-finance-commission-launches-public-portal Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:54:16+05:30 MP State Finance Commission launches sfc.mp.gov.in for public input https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_state_finance_commission_launches_its_website_to_invite_public_suggestions_banner_26e4da71_afed_47cc_ad7d_38e7b83a5857_b9fa7446ac.jpeg MP State Finance Commission launches sfc.mp.gov.in on 20 August to share panchayat and urban local body financial data and invite citizen suggestions online. MP State Finance Commission launches sfc.mp.gov.in for public input 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/stalin-honours-tamil-warrior-ondiveeran Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:53:06+05:30 Stalin pays tribute to Ondiveeran, Tamil anti-colonial warrior https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_stalin_pays_tribute_to_ondiveeran_tamil_anti_colonial_warrior_a85850f0_6041_497a_9ab0_5c23652e683c_f832a62b01.jpeg DMK president M. K. Stalin on 20 August 2026 paid tribute to 18th-century Tamil warrior Ondiveeran on his death anniversary, honouring his resistance against British forces. Stalin pays tribute to Ondiveeran, Tamil anti-colonial warrior 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-bjp-rallies-for-civic-poll-push Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:52:12+05:30 Rajasthan BJP urges govt-party coordination for upcoming municipal polls https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_bjp_gen_secy_calls_for_govt_organisation_coordination_ahead_of_civic_polls_banner_4f0d10ca_cba9_4fc5_adec_8d89b73b3e6e_fdd7887926.jpeg Rajasthan BJP General Secretary Ajay Kumar calls for government-party coordination ahead of municipal polls, citing ₹10 crore fund allocations and a 'triple-engine' governance model. Rajasthan BJP urges govt-party coordination for upcoming municipal polls 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-no-sanctuary-criminal-illegals Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:49:41+05:30 White House Backs ICE, Rejects Sanctuary for Criminal Illegals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_backs_ice_rejects_sanctuary_for_criminal_illegals_2fb170cd_b8a6_4bed_b398_3b9b0756f503_42bbbdc0ea.jpeg The White House publicly backed ICE on Aug 20, 2026, declaring 'no sanctuary for criminal illegals' and calling for an end to local policies shielding undocumented criminals. White House Backs ICE, Rejects Sanctuary for Criminal Illegals 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rgu-media-centre-to-fight-drug-abuse Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:48:23+05:30 Arunachal Governor pushes RGU media centre to fight drug abuse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_arunachal_guv_urges_rajiv_gandhi_university_to_use_media_centre_to_combat_drug_abuse_banner_40e5ca62_b791_4a73_99db_c626317a1ec4_e63817727a.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik inaugurated RGU's Broadcast and Digital Media Resource Centre on 20 August, urging it to produce anti-drug and women empowerment content. Arunachal Governor pushes RGU media centre to fight drug abuse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-31-months-beat-congresss-5-years-cm-sharma Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:48:18+05:30 BJP's 31-month Rajasthan record beats Congress's 5 years: CM Bhajanlal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjps_31_months_rule_in_rajasthan_better_than_congresss_5_years_cm_sharma_banner_af453ea8_faf1_4aca_bd44_e6ca8f7415a6_11aa12579d.jpeg CM Bhajanlal Sharma claims BJP's 31-month Rajasthan rule outpaced Congress's 5-year tenure, citing 50,000 km of roads, ₹35 lakh crore in investment proposals, and 1.89 lakh govt jobs. BJP's 31-month Rajasthan record beats Congress's 5 years: CM Bhajanlal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-ties-virginia-murder-to-biden-border Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:48:15+05:30 White House Links Virginia Killing to Biden-Era Border Release https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_links_virginia_killing_to_biden_era_border_release_4777b43f_4b1b_4cc5_b077_251d3b7430ba_67832d464e.jpeg The White House named Alexis Cedillos-Campos, arrested by CBP in 2024 and released, as the suspect in a Virginia woman's killing, blaming Biden-era border policy. White House Links Virginia Killing to Biden-Era Border Release 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ex-ajmer-mayor-gehlot-quits-bjp-in-rajasthan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:48:14+05:30 Rajasthan BJP setback: Ex-Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gehlot quits party https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rajasthan_former_ajmer_mayor_dharmendra_gehlot_quits_bjp_banner_7eef2cd2_d8d9_48da_ac9f_b0d49844b7ae_0b1a0302a2.jpeg Ex-Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gehlot quits BJP primary membership ahead of Rajasthan civic polls, alleging pressure from Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani over legal notices. Rajasthan BJP setback: Ex-Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gehlot quits party 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-trump-trade-rebuilds-us-autos Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:47:03+05:30 White House Says Trump Trade Agenda Is Reviving U.S. Auto Industry https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_says_trump_trade_agenda_is_reviving_u_s_auto_industry_83c16ea4_e131_409d_8e3a_9bc350310b97_50d2a499f8.jpeg The White House declared on 20 August 2026 that President Trump's tariff and USMCA trade agenda is actively rebuilding U.S. auto manufacturing. White House Says Trump Trade Agenda Is Reviving U.S. Auto Industry 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indian-rupee850-crore-pithampur-units-boost-mps-clean-energy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:46:19+05:30 ₹850 crore Pithampur projects to power MP's clean energy and digital push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rs_850_crore_pithampur_projects_to_boost_clean_energy_digital_sectors_in_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_banner_5ff78d65_e4fb_4ba0_a36c_9b795d790001_25365520ba.jpeg ₹850 crore Pithampur projects inaugurated in MP: an optical fibre plant by Corsis Industries and a 3 GWh battery unit by Volters Technology to boost clean energy and 5G infrastructure. ₹850 crore Pithampur projects to power MP's clean energy and digital push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-us-stays-top-finance-hub Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:46:02+05:30 White House Reaffirms U.S. as World's Top Financial Hub https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_reaffirms_u_s_as_worlds_top_financial_hub_79504fa9_3d39_43fc_b143_ad926f820788_6ff0090485.jpeg The White House quoted President Trump affirming the American dream and declaring the U.S. will remain the world's dominant financial center. White House Reaffirms U.S. as World's Top Financial Hub 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/haryana-jharkhand-mp-cg-into-hockey-semis Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:37:57+05:30 Hockey India Jr Women National 2026: Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, MP in semis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jr_women_hockey_national_haryana_chhattisgarh_jharkhand_mp_storm_into_semis_banner_ddc66358_98d1_4ff3_9ab2_ae4d5b72dae2_eb88c87d28.jpeg Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh reach the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 in Pune on 20 August. Hockey India Jr Women National 2026: Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, MP in semis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-eow-nabs-two-in-indian-rupee1673-cr-trader-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:37:39+05:30 Gujarat EOW arrests two in ₹16.73 crore chemical traders fraud https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_two_arrested_for_cheating_19_chemical_traders_banner_81caeaee_43c5_4915_b896_0d1adee7168a_4cc6adf186.jpeg Ahmedabad EOW arrests two men for allegedly cheating 19 chemical traders of ₹16.73 crore by buying colour dyes on credit and withholding payments. Gujarat EOW arrests two in ₹16.73 crore chemical traders fraud 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjd-demands-probe-into-bhubaneswar-taxi-clash Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:37:36+05:30 BJD demands probe into Bhubaneswar taxi drivers' clash with police https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bjd_slams_odisha_govt_over_bhubaneswar_taxi_drivers_clash_demands_probe_banner_8c393e2c_9149_4e13_aadc_4dba8b92579a_669fe6086d.jpeg BJD condemns the Bhubaneswar taxi drivers' clash with police at Master Canteen Square and demands a high-level probe into the intelligence failure on 20 August. BJD demands probe into Bhubaneswar taxi drivers' clash with police 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-us-economic-war-hides-washingtons-failure Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:32:28+05:30 Iran's Dy FM: US 'economic war' label masks Washington's own failure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_us_calls_its_next_failure_economic_war_iranian_dy_fm_banner_45ce02ab_5067_4283_ab74_d8c9a16a211b_f4067d8574.jpeg Iran's Dy FM Gharibabadi says US 'economic war' label is cover for Washington's failure, as Trump announces 'unprecedented' economic isolation of Iran on 20 August. Iran's Dy FM: US 'economic war' label masks Washington's own failure 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/houthis-claim-drone-hits-on-najran-aramco Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:31:52+05:30 Houthis claim drone strikes on Najran airport and Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_houthis_claim_drone_attacks_on_airport_oil_facility_in_saudi_arabia_banner_39c88b73_2e3d_40e0_85e5_3f676d1d1a8f_6205ae4d0f.jpeg Houthis claim drone strikes on Najran airport and an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia on 20 August, citing Saudi airspace violations over Yemen's Saada province. Saudi authorities have not confirmed. Houthis claim drone strikes on Najran airport and Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/balochistan-highways-blocked-forces-ambushed Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:31:17+05:30 Balochistan highways blocked, Pakistan forces ambushed in Kalat and Kharan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_balochistan_armed_fighters_block_highways_ambush_pakistan_forces_banner_1704d106_3093_47e8_a16c_55c38848c378_598d3c1fe4.jpeg Armed fighters blocked highways and ambushed Pakistani forces across Balochistan on 20 August, with a bridge destroyed in Kharan and six troops reportedly killed in a prior IED attack. Balochistan highways blocked, Pakistan forces ambushed in Kalat and Kharan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/drc-ebola-may-be-3x-larger-africa-cdc-warns Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:29:19+05:30 DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be 3x larger than official count, Africa CDC warns https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dr_congo_ebola_outbreak_may_be_3_times_larger_than_official_count_africa_cdc_banner_e376cb56_2300_4f2b_9821_0c931fb1dab5_36caf4ff2d.jpeg DR Congo Ebola outbreak may have 10,000–15,000 true cases, 3x the official count of 5,105, Africa CDC warns. Now the country's deadliest Ebola epidemic on record. DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be 3x larger than official count, Africa CDC warns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-eow-busts-indian-rupee200-cr-crypto-ponzi-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:29:16+05:30 Odisha EOW arrests accused in ₹200 crore crypto-Ponzi scam 'Yes World' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_odisha_eow_arrests_accused_in_multi_crore_crypto_ponzi_scam_banner_f80a1ce9_dff9_4d85_acbf_8d2e32a79cf5_e333d9d776.jpeg Odisha EOW arrests Chitta Ranjan Mohanty in the ₹200 crore 'Yes World' crypto-Ponzi scam that duped over 2.5 lakh members across India. Odisha EOW arrests accused in ₹200 crore crypto-Ponzi scam 'Yes World' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/germanys-heat-deaths-hit-14000-a-new-record Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:28:58+05:30 Germany heat deaths hit 14,000 in 2025, shattering all previous records https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_germany_records_around_14000_heat_related_deaths_so_far_this_year_banner_fd819d68_3a18_48ff_80cf_438915b43b70_51e23621d8.jpeg Germany has recorded around 14,000 heat-related deaths through 9 August 2025, surpassing any previous full-year record. The 2018 peak of 9,000 has already been exceeded, per the Robert Koch Institute. Germany heat deaths hit 14,000 in 2025, shattering all previous records 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-vigilance-nabs-tehsildar-chc-official-in-graft-ops Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:28:21+05:30 Odisha Vigilance nabs Tehsildar with ₹5 lakh, arrests Kujang CHC official for bribe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_odisha_tehsildar_intercepted_with_rs_5_lakh_kujang_chc_official_arrested_banner_bb2315f5_9548_458b_94dd_e4086d4c8766_cd40126051.jpeg Odisha Vigilance on 20 August intercepted Lathikata Tehsildar Muralidhar Urmal with ₹5 lakh in unaccounted cash and arrested Kujang CHC official Manoj Ranjan Nayak for a ₹20,000 bribe. Odisha Vigilance nabs Tehsildar with ₹5 lakh, arrests Kujang CHC official for bribe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-condemns-congress-over-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:26:43+05:30 Rijiju slams Congress over Vande Mataram 'insult' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rijiju_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_insult_a6bbd953_484e_4ab1_9976_17dce1398074_2536fa5097.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of insulting Vande Mataram and the sacrifices of freedom fighters, calling the conduct 'condemnable' on 20 August 2026. Rijiju slams Congress over Vande Mataram 'insult' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-probes-indore-hospital-in-h1n1-death-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:26:19+05:30 H1N1 death in Indore: MP Health Dept probes hospital for not reporting swine flu case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mp_health_dept_probes_indore_hospital_after_ujjain_womans_h1n1_linked_death_banner_b8cf1303_2bfa_45e2_9ecc_a2177871667e_5d3fc1bf38.jpeg MP Health Dept probes Indore private hospital after a 62-year-old Ujjain woman with H1N1 died on 19 Aug 2026, a day after being discharged against medical advice. H1N1 death in Indore: MP Health Dept probes hospital for not reporting swine flu case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rewa-floods-700-moved-to-relief-camps Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:26:11+05:30 Rewa floods: 700+ shifted to relief camps after 15-hour deluge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_over_700_shifted_to_relief_camps_as_rain_triggers_flood_like_situation_in_rewa_banner_63d93309_d45d_44a9_921a_bcfab7c8d7b4_adf11ede06.jpeg Rewa floods: 700+ people moved to 8 relief camps after 15-hour rainfall triggers flood-like crisis. Beehar River levels rising; SDRF, NDRF deployed. Rewa floods: 700+ shifted to relief camps after 15-hour deluge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-cites-antony-on-border-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:25:31+05:30 Rijiju Cites A.K. Antony on Congress Border Infrastructure Policy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rijiju_cites_a_k_antony_on_congress_border_infrastructure_policy_7b903126_60fc_4abe_b348_971b057c6b44_de92c84d2b.jpeg Minister Rijiju cites former Defence Minister A.K. Antony's Parliament admission that Congress avoided building border infrastructure along the LAC. Rijiju Cites A.K. Antony on Congress Border Infrastructure Policy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-rebukes-border-critics-cites-lac-visits Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:24:30+05:30 Rijiju hits back on border neglect charge, cites Arunachal visits https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rijiju_hits_back_on_border_neglect_charge_cites_arunachal_visits_6d6a632d_2c7a_4141_a31d_e3b2bdacbe78_9650876df8.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju rebukes Delhi critics on border neglect, citing personal visits to Maza, Galemo and Taksing sectors in Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju hits back on border neglect charge, cites Arunachal visits 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-adds-405-items-to-defence-indigenisation-list Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:23:25+05:30 Rijiju: 6th Indigenisation List adds 405 items, ₹3,070 cr opportunity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rijiju_6th_indigenisation_list_adds_405_items_3070_cr_opportunity_c9cd4c71_a12a_4098_946e_2efd388d0a72_7360549fea.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju announces 405 items added to India's 6th Positive Indigenisation List, creating a ₹3,070 crore domestic defence manufacturing opportunity. Rijiju: 6th Indigenisation List adds 405 items, ₹3,070 cr opportunity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-bastar-swaps-guns-for-tricolour Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:22:20+05:30 Rijiju hails Bastar's shift from guns to tricolour https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rijiju_hails_bastars_shift_from_guns_to_tricolour_b8d67ef5_96b3_4f79_a6fb_b5fe942da87b_8748d52dca.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju says Bastar has moved from Naxalite guns to the tricolour, citing skill, tourism and farming as the region's new pillars. Rijiju hails Bastar's shift from guns to tricolour 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-tells-secretaries-break-silos-think-long-term Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:21:30+05:30 PM Modi pushes secretaries to break silos, think long-term at 3rd high-level meet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_urges_secretaries_to_break_silos_adopt_long_term_vision_for_indias_future_banner_6bfa594b_3154_4ca3_b40d_47a7b7eb912f_59a094fc1a.jpeg PM Modi chairs 3rd high-level meet with secretaries on 20 August, urging a break from silos, long-term vision, AI adoption, and a whole-of-government approach. PM Modi pushes secretaries to break silos, think long-term at 3rd high-level meet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-dares-congress-on-student-record Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:21:12+05:30 Rijiju dares Congress over student atrocities record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rijiju_dares_congress_over_student_atrocities_record_8182bc5b_6f40_4d15_9612_1ff24fc0d1a3_e6defe4a4f.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju on 20 August 2026 challenged Congress to answer for its own historical record on atrocities against students and citizens. Rijiju dares Congress over student atrocities record 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cm-pitches-gift-city-to-diaspora-in-dc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:21:04+05:30 Gujarat CM Patel pitches GIFT City, semiconductors to diaspora in Washington https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cm_patel_pitches_gift_city_emerging_sectors_to_gujarati_diaspora_in_washington_banner_d832779c_5bb4_4043_885c_572efe7a47a0_b475f80256.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pitches GIFT City, semiconductors, AI and data centres to Gujarati diaspora in Washington, seeking investment for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Patel pitches GIFT City, semiconductors to diaspora in Washington 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kaiths-saves-send-bagan-to-derby-final Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:20:20+05:30 Durand Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United 4-3 on penalties to reach Kolkata Derby final https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_135th_durand_cup_mohun_bagan_prevail_on_penalties_over_holders_northeast_united_to_set_up_kolkata_derby_final_banner_6fb51c8d_c7f7_4014_8c18_8133b57b7bdd_bc6465e1a0.jpeg Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United 4-3 on penalties in the 135th Durand Cup semifinal in Shillong. Vishal Kaith's two shootout saves set up a Kolkata Derby final against East Bengal on Sunday. Durand Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United 4-3 on penalties to reach Kolkata Derby final 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-cites-antony-border-infra-admission Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:20:14+05:30 Rijiju cites A.K. Antony's Parliament admission on border infra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rijiju_cites_a_k_antonys_parliament_admission_on_border_infra_c5885ce7_a5d3_4deb_a659_33380d93ec1d_0e88aaf586.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju cites A.K. Antony's Parliament admission that the Congress government avoided building border infrastructure during UPA rule. Rijiju cites A.K. Antony's Parliament admission on border infra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-visits-arunachal-border-areas Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:19:11+05:30 Rijiju visits Arunachal border areas to push infrastructure drive https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rijiju_visits_arunachal_border_areas_to_push_infrastructure_drive_e0957a7f_43e4_47aa_98b4_092f682debb8_6ece2332d8.jpeg Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Maza, Galemo, and Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh on 20 August 2026 to accelerate border infrastructure works under the Modi government. Rijiju visits Arunachal border areas to push infrastructure drive 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-pushes-indian-rupee237-crore-wetland-revival Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:10:16+05:30 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil to boost water security https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_cm_meets_c_r_paatil_discusses_water_infrastructure_banner_4b32100f_97a4_470b_9571_3c539f89b98b_66bfd4c706.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil in New Delhi on 20 August to advance JJM implementation and the ₹237-crore Silsako Beel wetland rejuvenation project. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil to boost water security 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/msc-student-found-dead-in-bengal-varsity-hostel Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:09:33+05:30 MSc student Trisha Saha found dead in North Bengal Agricultural University hostel https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bengal_msc_students_body_recovered_from_agricultural_university_hostel_suicide_suspected_banner_0b6688cd_5801_49f0_96e8_1008dc3cf719_cbf1a491fe.jpeg Body of MSc student Trisha Saha, 22, found hanging in North Bengal Agricultural University hostel in Cooch Behar on 20 August. Suicide suspected; autopsy ordered. MSc student Trisha Saha found dead in North Bengal Agricultural University hostel 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/howrah-railways-hmc-plan-integrated-drain-fix Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:09:30+05:30 Howrah waterlogging: Railways, HMC hold high-level meet to fix drains https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_howrah_civic_body_discusses_clogged_drains_with_railways_banner_9338e9c2_6927_4f65_942c_1fdbe14e3d76_db02eb4825.jpeg Howrah Municipal Corporation and Eastern Railway met on 20 August 2026 to tackle decades of monsoon waterlogging at Howrah station's rail yard, planning joint inspections and drainage upgrades. Howrah waterlogging: Railways, HMC hold high-level meet to fix drains 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/hayden-mott-aaron-back-glasgow-cosmic-in-etpl Nation Press en 2026-08-20T23:04:38+05:30 Glasgow Cosmic's Vipul Agrawal on ETPL debut with Hayden, Mott and Aaron https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_with_hayden_mott_and_aaron_in_tow_glasgow_cosmics_co_funder_takes_the_etpl_plunge_banner_efbb738c_e457_40df_9922_584a1cefd3b5_e763033163.jpeg Glasgow Cosmic co-owner Vipul Agrawal unveils ETPL vision with Matthew Hayden as head coach, targeting Scottish cricket development ahead of the 26 August season launch. Glasgow Cosmic's Vipul Agrawal on ETPL debut with Hayden, Mott and Aaron 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-arrests-11196-in-child-marriage-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:54:24+05:30 Assam child marriage crackdown: 11,196 arrested in five years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_intensifies_child_marriage_crackdown_11196_arrested_in_five_years_banner_2111f611_ff94_4de5_94cf_5d6e806144c8_c2f8542a3f.jpeg Assam Police have arrested 11,196 people in 12,196 child marriage cases over five years. The state launched a fresh special drive on 20 August, declaring 1 November a key campaign milestone. Assam child marriage crackdown: 11,196 arrested in five years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-women-through-after-0-0-draw-vs-england Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:53:07+05:30 India women hold England 0-0 at Hockey World Cup 2026, advance to next round https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hockey_world_cup_indian_womens_team_holds_england_to_a_draw_stays_in_race_to_semis_spot_banner_bb7e1731_efbb_46ad_95ef_17f9c5f3e245_e4b58f34be.jpeg India's women's hockey team drew 0-0 with England at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen on 20 August, finishing second in Pool D with five points to advance to the next round. India women hold England 0-0 at Hockey World Cup 2026, advance to next round 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-chairs-southern-zonal-council-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:51:41+05:30 Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amit_shah_chairs_31st_southern_zonal_council_meet_8d12d846_4283_4f7e_bfcd_ca011c29d31c_c2062a9f88.jpeg Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting on 20 Aug 2026, where AP and Telangana agreed to resolve asset-division disputes under the MHA framework. Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hc-bench-approved-for-ladakh Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:49:36+05:30 Amit Shah: HC Bench Coming to Ladakh for Better Justice https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_amit_shah_hc_bench_coming_to_ladakh_for_better_justice_7ad72698_4b84_4a91_bb62_37032577e1ba_171067ba33.jpeg Union Cabinet approves a High Court of J&K bench in Ladakh to cut travel barriers and improve justice access for residents of the remote Union Territory. Amit Shah: HC Bench Coming to Ladakh for Better Justice 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-blasts-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:48:38+05:30 Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram truncation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_amit_shah_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_truncation_5e8b9434_ffa7_40f8_91b6_71ea0b9990ca_e9f2152633.jpeg Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of defying Parliament by truncating Vande Mataram, linking the 1937 decision to Partition and naming Rahul Gandhi. Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram truncation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-panel-to-probe-satkosia-relocation Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:43:34+05:30 Odisha forms 5-member panel to probe Satkosia Tiger Reserve relocation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_odisha_govt_forms_high_level_panel_to_examine_satkosia_relocation_process_banner_dde69386_2514_4502_89e1_4db0588971d0_953adaddc9.jpeg Odisha constitutes a 5-member panel to probe village relocation violations at Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Angul, following an OHRC order. Report due in six weeks. Odisha forms 5-member panel to probe Satkosia Tiger Reserve relocation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khandu-briefs-rajnath-on-arunachal-border-needs Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:42:36+05:30 CM Pema Khandu meets Rajnath Singh on Arunachal border needs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_pema_khandu_meets_rajnath_singh_on_arunachal_border_needs_85bee431_0089_4658_bcbc_0e8462d030f4_5e542d1395.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 20 to discuss border infrastructure needs and ongoing frontier development. CM Pema Khandu meets Rajnath Singh on Arunachal border needs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-satwik-chirag-in-wc-quarters Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:40:57+05:30 BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri, Satwik-Chirag reach quarters; Sindhu, Ayush exit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_treesa_gayatri_satwik_chirag_keep_indias_medal_hopes_alive_as_sindhu_ayush_crash_out_round_up_banner_b1757874_440b_4ae4_b660_ab2b404c582f_c3bfda5cff.jpeg Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF World Championships quarters for first time in 11 years; Satwik-Chirag also advance. PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty exit on 20 August. BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri, Satwik-Chirag reach quarters; Sindhu, Ayush exit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ringworm-hits-urban-indians-as-resistance-grows Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:35:09+05:30 Ringworm now strikes urban, hygienic populations as antifungal resistance grows https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_urban_population_see_rise_in_difficult_to_treat_ringworm_cases_expert_banner_5dbd5147_43e1_4020_a3d1_b397a3783b44_4113e86b15.jpeg Ringworm cases are rising among urban, hygienic populations as antifungal resistance grows, a mycology expert warned at CIDSCON-2026 pre-conference workshops in Gandhinagar on 20 August. Ringworm now strikes urban, hygienic populations as antifungal resistance grows 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/100-dead-in-cameroon-car-gold-mine-collapse Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:32:12+05:30 Gold mine collapse on Cameroon-CAR border kills over 100 miners https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_over_100_killed_in_gold_mine_collapse_on_cameroon_car_border_banner_dca00afa_ef45_4851_9e28_352cfcc73453_7745085b21.jpeg Over 100 miners killed after a gold mine collapse at Zamboye on the Cameroon-CAR border on 20 August. CAR minister confirms 49 deaths; 107 bodies reportedly recovered. Gold mine collapse on Cameroon-CAR border kills over 100 miners 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nia-arrests-bhairaw-tripathi-in-ak-47-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:30:52+05:30 NIA arrests absconding accused Bhairaw Tripathi in Muzaffarpur AK-47 case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bihar_nia_arrests_absconding_accused_in_muzaffarpur_ak_47_case_banner_af8db3f6_37b0_44b7_938e_a64a87cf6dcc_508722455e.jpeg NIA arrests absconding accused Bhairaw Tripathi in Muzaffarpur AK-47 case on 19 August 2026. He allegedly conspired to smuggle weapons from Nagaland into Bihar. NIA arrests absconding accused Bhairaw Tripathi in Muzaffarpur AK-47 case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shillong-no-night-curfew-dy-cm-says-calm-holds Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:30:47+05:30 Shillong violence: No night curfew, situation under control, says Dy CM Tynsong https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_shillong_violence_no_night_curfew_imposed_says_dy_cm_banner_38bd12bb_6e0d_42a8_932d_04978c8b8a9f_c19629b792.jpeg Meghalaya Dy CM Prestone Tynsong says no night curfew in Shillong as law and order remains stable. Drones, CCTV deployed to identify vandalism suspects after recent violence. Shillong violence: No night curfew, situation under control, says Dy CM Tynsong 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kolkata-police-issues-10-point-bank-patrol-order Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:30:44+05:30 Kolkata Police to patrol banks under new 10-point directive by Commissioner https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_kolkata_police_to_patrol_outside_banks_instructions_laid_to_ocs_to_prevent_crime_banner_b0064e34_82dd_4dae_a82d_748cfa81315c_06f543735a.jpeg Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand issues 10-point directive shifting bank patrolling to local station OCs. Covers CCTV checks, suspicious activity monitoring, and after-hours surveillance. Kolkata Police to patrol banks under new 10-point directive by Commissioner 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rajasthan-jeweller-held-in-indian-rupee127-cr-ujjain-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:30:37+05:30 Rajasthan jeweller held for duping Ujjain woman of ₹1.27 crore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_jeweller_arrested_for_duping_ujjain_woman_of_rs_1_27_crore_banner_2ffab70d_465f_4002_aad2_3af03a4ddc9d_ba349282d1.jpeg Rajasthan jeweller Manish arrested for allegedly duping an Ujjain woman of ₹1.27 crore by posing as a marriage prospect. Goods worth ₹5 lakh recovered. Rajasthan jeweller held for duping Ujjain woman of ₹1.27 crore 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-hails-hichilemas-zambia-re-election-win Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:27:58+05:30 PM Modi congratulates Hichilema on Zambia re-election, pledges stronger ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_congratulates_hakainde_hichilema_on_being_re_elected_as_zambia_president_banner_956cceb7_0ee1_4a0b_8584_e09045ed77ce_96b88340f6.jpeg PM Modi congratulates Zambia's re-elected President Hichilema on X, reaffirming India's multifaceted partnership. Hichilema won with over 2.9 million votes, surpassing the 50%25 threshold. PM Modi congratulates Hichilema on Zambia re-election, pledges stronger ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yadav-slams-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:22:09+05:30 Bhupender Yadav Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Stanza Limit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_bhupender_yadav_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_stanza_limit_f15435a4_074e_403d_9543_8d0392f72ca0_8269c6e30d.jpeg Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav accused Congress of reviving its 1937 resolution limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas, calling it anti-national appeasement. Bhupender Yadav Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Stanza Limit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/goyal-in-singapore-to-boost-indian-agri-exports Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:22:04+05:30 Piyush Goyal in Singapore: New doors for Indian farmers, food exporters in ASEAN https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_empowering_farmers_food_manufacturers_to_expand_global_presence_piyush_goyal_banner_327a2a8a_cd1f_4659_9a6b_784a43c2520f_d92cee5f23.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Singapore promotes Indian farm and processed food exports at APEDA-FairPrice roadshow, targeting ASEAN and Australian markets. Piyush Goyal in Singapore: New doors for Indian farmers, food exporters in ASEAN 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yadav-pollution-fight-goes-on Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:20:57+05:30 Bhupender Yadav Vows Continued Fight Against Pollution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_bhupender_yadav_vows_continued_fight_against_pollution_87a85ab7_0f57_4d73_9ef5_2d26ab59c977_190a02c992.jpeg Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed India's ongoing anti-pollution drive, invoking the National Clean Air Programme covering 131 cities. Bhupender Yadav Vows Continued Fight Against Pollution 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yadav-chairs-aravalli-conservation-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:19:58+05:30 Bhupender Yadav Chairs High-Level Meet on Aravalli Conservation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_bhupender_yadav_chairs_high_level_meet_on_aravalli_conservation_bf8a4a90_0a44_4364_bc93_6a8eebb03450_9bd1bc355f.jpeg Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav held a high-level meeting with Manohar Lal Khattar and Rao Narbir Singh on Aravalli conservation in Haryana on 20 August 2026. Bhupender Yadav Chairs High-Level Meet on Aravalli Conservation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-outlines-delhi-master-plan-2047 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:18:44+05:30 Khattar Unveils Delhi Master Plan 2047 Housing & Metro Vision https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_unveils_delhi_master_plan_2047_housing_metro_vision_e9b860cb_722c_483f_9306_63486719b577_dcb2742eb7.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar outlined Delhi Master Plan 2047, targeting 30-40 lakh new flats and metro expansion from 416 km to 695 km. Khattar Unveils Delhi Master Plan 2047 Housing & Metro Vision 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-rwas-drive-colony-redevelopment Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:17:42+05:30 Khattar Plans RWA-Led Redevelopment to Fix Urban Colonies https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_plans_rwa_led_redevelopment_to_fix_urban_colonies_d0820d65_0b44_4793_8781_c702ebc33809_0312a075a1.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to register RWAs and empower them to drive colony redevelopment modelled on PMAY-U's in-situ policy. Khattar Plans RWA-Led Redevelopment to Fix Urban Colonies 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-plans-40-lakh-affordable-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:16:44+05:30 Khattar Unveils Plan for 40 Lakh Affordable Homes with TOD Policy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_unveils_plan_for_40_lakh_affordable_homes_with_tod_policy_81000760_dd41_4a01_93ab_24efd599bc66_1b03a7effb.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a master plan targeting 40 lakh new affordable housing flats, paired with a Transit-Oriented Development policy to strengthen public transport corridors. Khattar Unveils Plan for 40 Lakh Affordable Homes with TOD Policy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-backs-delhi-master-plan-2047 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:15:38+05:30 Khattar calls Delhi Master Plan 2047 a milestone for city's growth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_calls_delhi_master_plan_2047_a_milestone_for_citys_growth_1322eac0_fce6_47b8_af16_cbb864d91735_292a26083a.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar called the Delhi Master Plan 2047 a milestone for the capital's all-round development amid rapid population growth. Khattar calls Delhi Master Plan 2047 a milestone for city's growth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-briefs-press-on-delhi-plan-2047 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:14:45+05:30 Khattar Holds Press Conference on Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_khattar_holds_press_conference_on_delhi_master_plan_2047_46422c18_70a9_4885_b262_2d807e769cda_88ffd8e5c3.jpeg Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a press conference on 20 August 2026 to address Delhi Master Plan 2047, the capital's next long-term urban development blueprint. Khattar Holds Press Conference on Delhi Master Plan 2047 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-shuts-137-eateries-after-surat-girls-death Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:12:04+05:30 Gujarat shuts 137 restaurants after girl, 5, dies in Surat food poisoning https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_hygiene_violations_gujarat_shuts_137_restaurants_after_five_year_old_girls_death_banner_9b508133_d121_4412_bb18_8b54b04d48bc_e45e66cb5c.jpeg Gujarat shuts 137 restaurants after hygiene violations found in statewide inspections triggered by a five-year-old girl's suspected food poisoning death in Surat on 15 August. Gujarat shuts 137 restaurants after girl, 5, dies in Surat food poisoning 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-rises-as-ayurveda-wellness-hub Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:12:04+05:30 Gujarat rises as Ayurveda and wellness tourism hub, drawing global visitors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_emerges_as_wellness_tourism_hub_ayurveda_and_naturopathy_give_impetus_to_health_tourism_banner_90e77da7_a205_49c0_9bcf_fdcbec6af6b9_3bf4f5178f.jpeg Gujarat is fast emerging as a global Ayurveda and wellness tourism hub, with centres in Kutch and Jamnagar drawing domestic and international visitors seeking naturopathy, Panchakarma, and holistic care. Gujarat rises as Ayurveda and wellness tourism hub, drawing global visitors 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jana-sena-mps-son-booked-in-hyd-fatal-crash Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:11:59+05:30 Hyderabad: Jana Sena MP's son booked for killing woman in Aston Martin crash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hyderabad_jana_sena_mps_son_booked_for_killing_woman_with_speeding_car_banner_261428ca_1b7b_4ba4_bb84_d6ad1ebc5cf2_61386c1e26.jpeg Cyberabad Police book Jana Sena MP Lingamaneni Ramesh's son Sanjush for killing Bharathi Mukhi, 26, with an Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall, Hyderabad, on 16 August. Hyderabad: Jana Sena MP's son booked for killing woman in Aston Martin crash 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/parnaik-arunachal-a-goldmine-for-storytellers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:11:55+05:30 Arunachal Pradesh a goldmine for storytellers, says Governor Parnaik at RGU film event https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_arunachal_offers_immense_opportunities_for_storytellers_guv_parnaik_banner_089c5127_afe2_49fc_ba4a_8d53b8114c5f_fd601b45a1.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik urged filmmakers at RGU's TRACTION 2026 to document the state's 26+ tribes and rich heritage for global audiences. Arunachal Pradesh a goldmine for storytellers, says Governor Parnaik at RGU film event 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-pays-tribute-at-sriperumbudur Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:11:48+05:30 Shivakumar pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_shivakumar_calls_rajiv_gandhi_visionary_pays_tribute_at_sriperumbudur_banner_c487badf_83cf_47d6_a33d_8b531337672e_03c2070c30.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur on his birth anniversary on 20 August, calling the visit a 'fundamental duty' after 15 years of continuous visits. Shivakumar pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-suspends-surat-prof-in-ragging-death-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:11:44+05:30 Gujarat suspends Surat medical college professor 90 days over Dr Harsh Pandya's death https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_gujarat_govt_suspends_surat_medical_college_professor_after_resident_doctors_death_banner_1d333d79_2588_4dd8_920f_a12673315043_5605572447.jpeg Gujarat suspends Surat medical college professor Dr Sumaiya Mulla for 90 days over negligence linked to resident doctor Dr Harsh Pandya's suicide on 9 August. Gujarat suspends Surat medical college professor 90 days over Dr Harsh Pandya's death 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bacardi-donates-20l-to-assam-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:10:44+05:30 Bacardi India donates ₹20 lakh to Assam flood relief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bacardi_india_donates_20_lakh_to_assam_flood_relief_aa6977fa_82b7_4fd8_b06c_f507801096ea_5b8c899fdf.jpeg Bacardi India Pvt. Ltd. donated ₹20 lakh to Assam's flood relief fund on August 20, 2026, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanking the company for its solidarity. Bacardi India donates ₹20 lakh to Assam flood relief 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-waives-stamp-duty-shg-loans-10-lakh Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:09:40+05:30 Assam CM Office: 100%25 Stamp Duty Waiver on SHG Loans Up to ₹10 Lakh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_assam_cm_office_100_stamp_duty_waiver_on_shg_loans_up_to_10_lakh_6797361f_f24d_4d17_96c6_9d009276f7cb_e1e01af6b8.jpeg Assam's CMO announces 100%25 stamp duty exemption on SHG loan documents up to ₹10 lakh, formally notified after an Assam Cabinet decision, benefiting active rural women members. Assam CM Office: 100%25 Stamp Duty Waiver on SHG Loans Up to ₹10 Lakh 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/manipur-nrc-in-2-3-months-if-centre-acts-cong Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:09:14+05:30 NRC updation in Manipur possible in 2-3 months if Centre acts: Congress https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nrc_updation_in_manipur_can_be_done_in_2_3_months_if_centre_is_committed_congress_banner_958ba62b_0284_484e_bd16_d7f9fd1c7287_e9773f976f.jpeg Manipur Congress demands NRC updation in 2-3 months before Census-2027, as 14 CSOs head to Delhi and student protests disrupt enumerator training in Imphal Valley. NRC updation in Manipur possible in 2-3 months if Centre acts: Congress 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-pushes-assam-water-agenda-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:08:22+05:30 CM Himanta meets C.R. Patil in Delhi over Assam water security https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_meets_c_r_patil_in_delhi_over_assam_water_security_104214a6_1ad8_4b7a_8e1f_a81fff3f9058_e21415c819.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi on 20 Aug 2026 to discuss Jal Jeevan Mission progress and Silsako Beel rejuvenation in Assam. CM Himanta meets C.R. Patil in Delhi over Assam water security 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kokrajhar-police-bust-cigarette-smuggling-run Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:07:19+05:30 Kokrajhar Police seize 19,500 smuggled cigarette packets at Srirampur Naka https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kokrajhar_police_seize_19500_smuggled_cigarette_packets_at_srirampur_naka_2c68d10e_8ce1_473e_8da1_ed403dbdda6f_621b38856b.jpeg Kokrajhar Police seized 19,500 smuggled cigarette packets from a vehicle at Srirampur Naka, arresting three accused; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commended the team. Kokrajhar Police seize 19,500 smuggled cigarette packets at Srirampur Naka 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-office-releases-100-day-report Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:06:13+05:30 Assam CM Office marks 100 days of Himanta's second term https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_cm_office_marks_100_days_of_himantas_second_term_91a41e36_f98c_4fe6_85a6_6eb3aebd7c3e_e3785260c8.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Assam released a 100-page report on August 20, 2026, marking 100 days of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma's second term. Assam CM Office marks 100 days of Himanta's second term 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-thanks-firm-for-10l-cmrf-donation Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:05:18+05:30 Assam CM Himanta thanks Pocket Entertainment for ₹10L Relief Fund gift https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_assam_cm_himanta_thanks_pocket_entertainment_for_10l_relief_fund_gift_091f1c21_c712_4e3d_af74_2f3a74e4ba9f_905437e4cb.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Pocket Entertainment Ventures Pvt. Ltd. for donating ₹10 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund on 20 August 2026. Assam CM Himanta thanks Pocket Entertainment for ₹10L Relief Fund gift 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-briefs-pm-modi-on-flood-recovery Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:04:08+05:30 Assam CM Himanta briefs PM Modi on flood recovery, 100-day plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_cm_himanta_briefs_pm_modi_on_flood_recovery_100_day_plan_96fc3d34_808d_4980_93db_09fbcd030a49_ccce9a3283.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 20 to present the state's flood recovery roadmap and first-100-days governance agenda. Assam CM Himanta briefs PM Modi on flood recovery, 100-day plan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/pmay-bihar-235-lakh-homes-built-in-2026-27 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:03:33+05:30 PMAY Bihar: 2.35 lakh houses built in 2026-27, Motihari keys handed over https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_from_struggle_to_shelter_motihari_beneficiaries_celebrate_new_pmay_houses_banner_2fd008cf_d4a9_4f67_9428_3b54813cd83e_6672a2c3d6.jpeg PMAY delivers 2.35 lakh houses in Bihar in 2026-27; Motihari ceremony on 20 August sees keys handed to beneficiaries, with 35,000 homes completed in the district. PMAY Bihar: 2.35 lakh houses built in 2026-27, Motihari keys handed over 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-opens-new-dc-office-guwahati Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:03:06+05:30 CM Himanta inaugurates integrated DC Office in Guwahati's Rupnagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_inaugurates_integrated_dc_office_in_guwahatis_rupnagar_e24a924f_66f7_4232_856c_5aa51f593249_dd44414669.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Integrated District Commissioner's Office of Kamrup Metropolitan at Rupnagar, Guwahati on August 20, 2026. CM Himanta inaugurates integrated DC Office in Guwahati's Rupnagar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-100-day-nda3-report-card Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:02:14+05:30 Assam CM Himanta marks 100 days of NDA3 governance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_assam_cm_himanta_marks_100_days_of_nda3_governance_9a0cf90e_fa2f_4a86_a3bf_903b9fc4bb8c_85e9125796.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Assam released a '100 Days, 100 Achievements' governance report on August 20, 2026, marking CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's first 100 days of NDA3 rule. Assam CM Himanta marks 100 days of NDA3 governance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/indian-rupee130-crore-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-kolkata Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:01:50+05:30 Kolkata armed robbery: ₹1.30 crore stolen at gunpoint from Posta mattress store https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_robbery_at_mattress_store_in_kolkata_rs_1_30_crore_taken_away_at_gunpoint_banner_28f627a3_ec7c_40ec_b7c4_9f896c5b9fed_8b7fb7243d.jpeg Armed robbers stole ₹1.30 crore at gunpoint from a mattress store on Cotton Street in Kolkata's Posta area on Wednesday night. Police suspect possible insider involvement. Kolkata armed robbery: ₹1.30 crore stolen at gunpoint from Posta mattress store 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-thanks-relief-fund-donors Nation Press en 2026-08-20T22:01:00+05:30 Assam CM Thanks Donors to State Relief Fund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_cm_thanks_donors_to_state_relief_fund_0ebc3c48_e3fd_4987_a428_a97fc140f24e_b6d6e027d9.jpeg Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks Kaushik Bhattacharjya and Dharmistha Bora for donating to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Assam CM Thanks Donors to State Relief Fund 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-botanist-charts-43-ne-plant-species Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:59:59+05:30 Assam Botanist Maps 43 New Northeast Plant Species https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_assam_botanist_maps_43_new_northeast_plant_species_81c89a70_de0e_4075_af7b_fdd9062aa6dd_dbb1f05057.jpeg An Assam botanist has documented 43 previously unrecorded Northeast plant species, expanding India's botanical record in a globally significant biodiversity hotspot. Assam Botanist Maps 43 New Northeast Plant Species 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-pushes-decentralised-governance Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:58:59+05:30 Assam Govt Pushes Decentralised Governance, Power to People https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_assam_govt_pushes_decentralised_governance_power_to_people_89343ed3_adaa_494d_9a01_42754311140f_214cf62a4c.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Assam on 20 August 2026 announced a push to decentralise governance and bring administrative power closer to village-level bodies. Assam Govt Pushes Decentralised Governance, Power to People 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-new-youth-welfare-department Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:57:59+05:30 Assam Cabinet Creates Youth Welfare Dept, Allots Land for Two Schools https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_cabinet_creates_youth_welfare_dept_allots_land_for_two_schools_eb105724_bd7e_40af_9cf2_26714dd5fd95_2eeede7814.jpeg Assam Cabinet on Aug 20, 2026 approved a new Youth Welfare Department and allotted land for two educational institutions. Assam Cabinet Creates Youth Welfare Dept, Allots Land for Two Schools 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijay-raises-delimitation-neet-drugs-at-zonal-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:56:04+05:30 TN CM Vijay raises delimitation, NEET, drugs at Southern Zonal Council meet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_cm_vijay_urges_centre_to_safeguard_southern_states_parliamentary_representation_banner_a2057e42_85db_46c0_881a_4ee6600220fb_44edc68fd9.jpeg TN CM C. Joseph Vijay at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meet urged Centre to protect Southern states' parliamentary seats, grant NEET exemption, and boost anti-drug coordination. TN CM Vijay raises delimitation, NEET, drugs at Southern Zonal Council meet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/charges-framed-against-jdu-mla-in-gopalganj-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:54:13+05:30 Gopalganj firing case: Charges framed against JDU MLA Pappu Pandey, two kin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bihar_charges_framed_against_jdu_mla_in_gopalganj_firing_case_banner_4603dbbd_d484_4b31_b91c_4fed5030bffa_cc55baa274.jpeg Charges framed against JDU MLA Pappu Pandey and two kin in Gopalganj's 2019 firing case. Special MP/MLA Court clears path to trial; conviction could cost him his seat. Gopalganj firing case: Charges framed against JDU MLA Pappu Pandey, two kin 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shillong-mmpo-act-invoked-after-ksu-rally-violence Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:54:10+05:30 Shillong violence: Meghalaya to invoke MMPO Act, recover damage cost from KSU rally https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shillong_violence_meghalaya_to_recover_rally_damage_revoke_ksu_protest_permission_banner_d6fa9c6d_5f14_450e_98c8_76e000b26d6e_8f4e098070.jpeg Shillong violence: East Khasi Hills invokes MMPO Act to recover rally damage costs; 3 KSU leaders arrested, Friday protest permission revoked after 16 assault cases. Shillong violence: Meghalaya to invoke MMPO Act, recover damage cost from KSU rally 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhavnagar-hooch-toll-hits-8-13-remanded Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:54:06+05:30 Bhavnagar spurious liquor deaths rise to 8; 13 accused get 10-day remand https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_spurious_liquor_death_toll_rises_to_8_13_accused_get_10_day_police_remand_banner_f3ceffb0_ce72_4a54_ab04_8ca52695f8a2_255e4cdc84.jpeg Bhavnagar spurious liquor deaths reach 8 as court remands all 13 accused for 10 days until Aug 31. Methanol concentration in seized bottles recorded at 38.59%25; 31 still hospitalised. Bhavnagar spurious liquor deaths rise to 8; 13 accused get 10-day remand 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khandwa-dog-protest-puts-sterilisation-in-dock Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:54:03+05:30 Khandwa stray dog protest: ABC Centre sterilisation under scrutiny https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_khandwa_dog_mask_protest_puts_sterilisation_process_under_scrutiny_banner_edbf55cc_bccc_4112_9d5d_8cbedbffebcb_6cdbf7f40c.jpeg Khandwa's Municipal Corporation sterilisation programme faces scrutiny after a dog-mask protest. Over 9,391 dogs sterilised since 2022; 244 bite cases reported last month. Khandwa stray dog protest: ABC Centre sterilisation under scrutiny 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-congratulates-zambia-re-elected-president Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:52:34+05:30 PM Modi congratulates Zambia's re-elected President Hichilema https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_congratulates_zambias_re_elected_president_hichilema_e3426d43_4ff1_4df3_a958_92152b80cdad_1d0c9b46ce.jpeg PM Modi congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election in Zambia, reaffirming India's commitment to the bilateral partnership on 20 August 2026. PM Modi congratulates Zambia's re-elected President Hichilema 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-meets-japan-defence-min-koizumi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:51:30+05:30 PM Modi meets Japan's Defence Minister Koizumi, eyes deeper Indo-Pacific ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_meets_japans_defence_minister_koizumi_eyes_deeper_indo_pacific_ties_6f5696b1_8dcb_4b32_870a_5327e806c037_0ec3ac1e69.jpeg PM Modi met Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on 20 August 2026, reaffirming the Special Strategic and Global Partnership as an Indo-Pacific security anchor. PM Modi meets Japan's Defence Minister Koizumi, eyes deeper Indo-Pacific ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-pitches-japan-on-india-defence-co-production Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:47:49+05:30 PM Modi pitches India-Japan defence co-production, Make in India push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_outlines_opportunities_for_japan_to_partner_indian_companies_start_ups_in_defence_sector_banner_5e3434a7_3207_4570_83b6_d85326164fa4_58f2527484.jpeg PM Modi on 20 August pitched India-Japan defence co-production under Make in India to visiting Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. Both sides signed a Maritime Security Cooperation pact. PM Modi pitches India-Japan defence co-production, Make in India push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-master-plan-2047-30-40-lakh-new-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:45:23+05:30 Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled: 30-40 lakh homes, new economy zones for 3.2 cr residents https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_master_plan_2047_a_roadmap_for_delhis_balanced_future_development_cm_rekha_gupta_banner_0370e40d_9fe0_4e57_ab47_81eb3889c7c4_2ae7b3edbc.jpeg Delhi's Master Plan 2047 unveiled on 20 August, targeting 30-40 lakh new homes for a projected 3.2 crore population, with new economy zones and slum redevelopment at its core. Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled: 30-40 lakh homes, new economy zones for 3.2 cr residents 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/manipal-health-profit-dips-77percent-revenue-up-38percent Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:44:28+05:30 Manipal Health Q1 FY27 net profit drops 7.7%25 to ₹231 crore despite 38%25 revenue surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manipal_health_q1_net_profit_falls_7_7_pc_to_rs_231_crore_banner_1ae7bacb_49a6_4efc_8aec_0f330ed98fc9_5c225cec8a.jpeg Manipal Health Q1 FY27 net profit fell 7.7%25 to ₹231 crore even as revenue jumped 38.1%25 to ₹3,091 crore. EBITDA margin compressed to 23.8%25 amid capacity integration costs. Manipal Health Q1 FY27 net profit drops 7.7%25 to ₹231 crore despite 38%25 revenue surge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/choudharys-last-over-blitz-wins-it-for-kings Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:43:23+05:30 UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over blitz seals Kings' 3-wicket win vs Lions https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_up_t20_league_choudharys_last_over_heroics_lead_kings_to_thrilling_win_over_lions_banner_94c1085d_8a64_4f6f_8a9f_0ed9183d0d7b_1d907b764c.jpeg Anivesh Choudhary's unbeaten 34 off 15 balls — two sixes and a boundary in the last over — guided Noida Kings to a thrilling 3-wicket win over Gaur Gorakhpur Lions at Ekana Stadium on 20 August. UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over blitz seals Kings' 3-wicket win vs Lions 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-hc-orders-ntca-on-tiger-funding-probe Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:40:49+05:30 MP High Court orders NTCA to detail tiger reserve funding for past 10 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_high_court_orders_ntca_to_furnish_funding_details_on_tiger_conservation_for_past_10_years_banner_e220485d_2836_4cab_9b5e_663f39bca857_e325573ac0.jpeg MP High Court orders NTCA to furnish 10-year tiger reserve funding details amid suspicious deaths at Kanha and CDV infection concerns. Next hearing on 21 September. MP High Court orders NTCA to detail tiger reserve funding for past 10 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-sharing-7-yr-old-punjab-school-video-minister Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:36:04+05:30 Punjab Education Minister flags BJP's 7-year-old school video as misleading https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_circulating_seven_year_old_video_on_condition_of_schools_punjab_minister_banner_c7fa1e9b_ad04_4c74_bf23_9dea0271327f_bb63f180b3.jpeg Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains on 20 August called out BJP leaders for sharing a 7-year-old school video as current, citing Punjab's PGI 2.0 top rank and 882 NEET 2026 qualifiers. Punjab Education Minister flags BJP's 7-year-old school video as misleading 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-dy-cm-bats-for-ev-shift-in-food-delivery Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:36:00+05:30 Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi pushes food delivery EV switch at NRAI Summit 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_gujarat_dy_cm_urges_food_delivery_sector_to_switch_to_evs_banner_2b0e1e9d_080a_46c3_b9a4_58477531dec0_7c6d6e8ac9.jpeg Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi urges food delivery firms to adopt EVs at NRAI Summit 2026, citing a cost drop from ₹2.5 to 50 paise per km. Sector contributes ₹5.69 lakh crore to the economy. Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi pushes food delivery EV switch at NRAI Summit 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/railways-turns-coach-scrap-into-rural-bio-toilets Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:34:43+05:30 Railways' Jhansi workshop turns coach scrap into bio-toilets for rural stations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_railways_adopts_reuserefurbishrebuild_model_to_create_facilities_at_small_stations_banner_c5628b75_591d_4493_ba65_72fa11ee2c07_5c9b88ba5b.jpeg Indian Railways' CMLR Workshop in Jhansi has built modular bio-toilets from coach scrap at 4 rural NSG-6 stations in UP and MP, delivering low-cost sanitation upgrades. Railways' Jhansi workshop turns coach scrap into bio-toilets for rural stations 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-cm-opens-ai-skill-health-hub-in-moti-nagar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:34:39+05:30 Delhi CM Rekha Gupta opens skill and health centres in Moti Nagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_cm_inaugurates_skill_health_centre_in_moti_nagar_banner_0b987f53_2e70_4564_b8e6_0f45f5053d8e_e048610ab9.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Jan Kaushal Kendra and Swayam Swasthya Kendra in Moti Nagar on 20 August, offering AI skill training and community healthcare. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta opens skill and health centres in Moti Nagar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bihar-vendors-pm-fme-loan-builds-10-job-bakery Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:33:11+05:30 Bihar's PMFME success: Sheikhpura vendor now runs bakery, employs 10 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bihar_sheikhpura_vendor_turns_employer_credits_his_success_to_pmfme_scheme_banner_e4f1adce_2946_4165_b1b2_b02983791f23_2a2bd4ccbf.jpeg Sheikhpura's Sanjit Kumar used a PM-FME Scheme loan to launch a bakery in Bihar, now employing 10 people and supplying products across three districts. Bihar's PMFME success: Sheikhpura vendor now runs bakery, employs 10 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-opens-sugar-import-at-nil-duty-to-cool-prices Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:32:47+05:30 India allows 1 million tonne sugar import at nil duty to cool 16-year price high https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_allows_import_of_1_million_tonnes_of_sugar_to_rein_in_prices_banner_dfef1d67_38ce_4bd3_afd8_4da589b3712c_dd98928902.jpeg India allows 1 million tonne raw sugar import at nil duty until 31 October to cool a 16-year price high of ₹5,530/quintal and 13%25 retail price rise. India allows 1 million tonne sugar import at nil duty to cool 16-year price high 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/baloch-women-children-disappeared-in-quetta Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:29:58+05:30 Baloch women, minor children forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Quetta https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Pakistani forces allegedly abducted two Baloch women and their minor children from Quetta on 20 August. A 1.5-year-old and an 8-year-old are among the disappeared; rights groups demand immediate release. Baloch women, minor children forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Quetta 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-brings-kashi-aarti-to-gadchiroli Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:29:54+05:30 CM Fadnavis brings Kashi's Ganga Aarti to Gadchiroli's Wainganga https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_brings_kashis_ganga_aarti_to_gadchirolis_wainganga_766be526_946e_4550_824b_798075bf133a_4a14e7dfb2.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis's initiative brought a Kashi-style Mahaganga Aarti to Markanda Dev on the Wainganga river in Gadchiroli on Shravani Somwar. CM Fadnavis brings Kashi's Ganga Aarti to Gadchiroli's Wainganga 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/taiwans-india-strategy-is-outdated-report Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:29:42+05:30 Taiwan needs a sustained India strategy, Taipei Times report warns https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_taiwan_needs_sustained_india_strategy_report_banner_8ce9b83c_c310_486a_85a9_2229c516605a_2c38294ed1.jpeg A Taipei Times report warns Taiwan views India through an outdated lens, urging a sustained, evidence-based India strategy as Taipei’s strategic focus on New Delhi has waned. Taiwan needs a sustained India strategy, Taipei Times report warns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-press-freedom-crisis-deepens-hrcp Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:29:30+05:30 Pakistan press freedom crisis: HRCP roundtable warns of gravest curbs in decades https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Pakistan's HRCP warns of one of the gravest press freedom crises in decades after a roundtable flagged PECA abuse, censorship, and the controversial Foreign Media Guidelines 2026. Pakistan press freedom crisis: HRCP roundtable warns of gravest curbs in decades 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maharashtra-breeds-win-icar-national-status Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:28:43+05:30 Maharashtra's Umarda Cow, Madgyal Sheep Win National Breed Status https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maharashtras_umarda_cow_madgyal_sheep_win_national_breed_status_ec3320e0_fffb_4ffe_87a5_ebfd0977728b_bb1d1fd29c.jpeg Maharashtra's Umarda cattle and Madgyal sheep received national breed recognition at the 14th ICAR Breed Registration Committee meeting on 7 August 2026. Maharashtra's Umarda Cow, Madgyal Sheep Win National Breed Status 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dgft-clears-rupee-export-payment-rules Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:27:46+05:30 DGFT eases rupee export payment rules, aligns FTP 2023 with RBI norms https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_govt_eases_rules_to_enable_export_payments_in_rupees_banner_5d39bd69_5e04_4c1f_8c5d_4e250d9f8f7a_7ced7c1441.jpeg DGFT amends FTP 2023 to allow rupee-denominated export contracts and payments with non-ACU countries, effective immediately. Move aligns trade policy with RBI's 2023 forex rules. DGFT eases rupee export payment rules, aligns FTP 2023 with RBI norms 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-fadnavis-gets-rakhi-from-ladki-bahins Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:27:35+05:30 CM Fadnavis receives rakhi from 'Ladki Bahins' at Nagpur home https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_receives_rakhi_from_ladki_bahins_at_nagpur_home_be1ffc14_f3a7_4049_844f_30a2dbec5785_59f0c378c5.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis received rakhis from Ladki Bahin scheme beneficiaries at his Ramgiri residence in Nagpur on 20 August 2026. CM Fadnavis receives rakhi from 'Ladki Bahins' at Nagpur home 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-gets-rs-25k-donation-for-cmrf Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:26:40+05:30 CM Fadnavis receives Rs 25,000 donation for Maharashtra Relief Fund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_receives_rs_25000_donation_for_maharashtra_relief_fund_205c847a_0bf4_4102_b10b_eb5b05007a0b_fbf1a3ae4f.jpeg Suhas Tong presented a ₹25,000 cheque to CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur for the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund on 20 August 2026. CM Fadnavis receives Rs 25,000 donation for Maharashtra Relief Fund 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-orders-mayo-hospital-deadline Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:25:49+05:30 CM Fadnavis inspects Mayo Hospital Nagpur, orders deadline https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_inspects_mayo_hospital_nagpur_orders_deadline_35e50177_f186_4265_bc8f_9d94eb38d5d1_e6505203eb.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis visited Mayo Hospital in Nagpur on 20 Aug 2026, reviewed new construction and ordered completion within the set deadline. CM Fadnavis inspects Mayo Hospital Nagpur, orders deadline 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-air-traffic-dips-5percent-in-july-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:24:41+05:30 Domestic air traffic falls 5%25 in July 2026; IndiGo holds 67%25 share https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_domestic_air_passenger_traffic_falls_nearly_5_pc_in_july_banner_8330c025_a144_4118_a1cb_b31575cae81d_c43e6264ce.jpeg Domestic air passenger traffic fell nearly 5%25 year-on-year in July 2026, with airlines carrying 1.2 crore passengers, per DGCA data. IndiGo held a 67.4%25 share; SpiceJet's on-time rate crashed to 34.5%25. Domestic air traffic falls 5%25 in July 2026; IndiGo holds 67%25 share 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-launches-ventilator-unit-nagpur-gmch Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:24:27+05:30 CM Fadnavis Inspects Nagpur Medical College, Launches Ventilator Unit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_inspects_nagpur_medical_college_launches_ventilator_unit_654d47b4_e523_4581_b395_e09d59c1b28c_a253b8c73c.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis visited GMCH Nagpur on 20 August 2026, inaugurating a ventilator facility and directing officials to complete ongoing works on time. CM Fadnavis Inspects Nagpur Medical College, Launches Ventilator Unit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-malhotra-leads-delhi-tree-drive-at-ridge Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:24:14+05:30 Delhi Mega Plantation Drive 2026: BJP chief Harsh Malhotra leads tree planting at Central Ridge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_city_bjp_chief_harsh_malhotra_joins_plantation_drive_on_ridge_banner_653d0b93_6b4b_4e3d_9906_9cd786146f55_2c1eb5750a.jpeg Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra led a mass plantation drive at Central Ridge on 20 August under the Delhi Mega Plantation Drive 2026, targeting 70 lakh saplings citywide. Delhi Mega Plantation Drive 2026: BJP chief Harsh Malhotra leads tree planting at Central Ridge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-japan-sign-maritime-security-pact Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:23:46+05:30 Rajnath Singh-Koizumi meet: Japan-India sign maritime security pact https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_will_devote_all_my_efforts_to_turn_discussions_into_outcomes_japanese_defence_minister_after_meeting_rajnath_singh_banner_6d33a6cd_5791_4f8b_ac5d_b1a7a01c8e61_acf431976a.jpeg Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and India's Rajnath Singh signed a Maritime Security Cooperation pact in New Delhi on 20 August, pledging deeper Japan-India defence ties. Rajnath Singh-Koizumi meet: Japan-India sign maritime security pact 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-inspects-ambazari-lake-tourism-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:23:20+05:30 CM Fadnavis inspects Ambazari Lake development in Nagpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_inspects_ambazari_lake_development_in_nagpur_a3a86659_0861_47fd_b025_9b35eb1ea40b_3e3e8816b0.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis inspected Ambazari Lake's ongoing development works in Nagpur on 20 August 2026, taking a boat ride to review water-tourism plans. CM Fadnavis inspects Ambazari Lake development in Nagpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ncp-rift-15-day-ultimatum-to-sunetra-pawar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:22:39+05:30 NCP rift: National Secretary serves 15-day ultimatum to Sunetra Pawar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ncp_rift_widens_office_bearer_issues_ultimatum_to_sunetra_pawar_top_leaders_banner_b6112145_4c45_459c_b44b_2b1b8b2d5b42_c83610236f.jpeg NCP National Secretary Sachchidanand Singh issues a 15-day legal ultimatum to Sunetra Ajit Pawar, challenging her election as party president and threatening judicial action. NCP rift: National Secretary serves 15-day ultimatum to Sunetra Pawar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-fadnavis-covid-widow-remarriage-nagpur Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:22:18+05:30 CM Fadnavis Attends Remarriage of COVID Widow in Nagpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_attends_remarriage_of_covid_widow_in_nagpur_03c679bc_caa3_4e0f_a445_dcd9bd5c6ab1_3d1eb0b4e0.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis attended the remarriage of a COVID-19 widow in Nagpur on 20 Aug 2026, facilitated by the Sobat Palakatva Foundation. CM Fadnavis Attends Remarriage of COVID Widow in Nagpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/wood-ashamed-we-blew-perth-and-the-ashes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:20:55+05:30 Mark Wood on Ashes shame: 'We should have won in Perth' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_look_back_on_ashes_shamefully_should_have_won_that_first_game_says_mark_wood_banner_5591e1cb_a392_4c38_9c58_ea758c62c5ce_1d4c1ecc56.jpeg Mark Wood says England should have won the Perth Test and looks back on the Ashes campaign with shame. He also revealed he was nowhere near fit for the opening match. Mark Wood on Ashes shame: 'We should have won in Perth' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-mihan-csr-funds-nagpur Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:20:54+05:30 CM Fadnavis Distributes MIHAN CSR Cheques Worth ₹1.35 Cr in Nagpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_distributes_mihan_csr_cheques_worth_1_35_cr_in_nagpur_b2878a80_9a0d_4ba2_8d1c_e903df4402bd_645f5f8d67.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis distributed ₹1.35 crore in MIHAN India Limited CSR funds across five Nagpur initiatives covering health, sanitation, women's empowerment, education, and environment. CM Fadnavis Distributes MIHAN CSR Cheques Worth ₹1.35 Cr in Nagpur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-puts-prevention-at-heart-of-drug-fight Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:19:45+05:30 CM Fadnavis: Prevention Must Lead Maharashtra's Anti-Drug Fight https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_fadnavis_prevention_must_lead_maharashtras_anti_drug_fight_4fa26690_d5e0_43db_83c2_d11f0e3fb63d_730bcc8d37.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis's office calls for a prevention-first approach in Maharashtra's DrugFreeMaharashtra campaign targeting youth addiction. CM Fadnavis: Prevention Must Lead Maharashtra's Anti-Drug Fight 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-stop-youth-before-drugs-do Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:18:34+05:30 CM Fadnavis: Stop Maharashtra's Youth Before Drugs Claim Them https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_fadnavis_stop_maharashtras_youth_before_drugs_claim_them_2dbe14df_1439_496a_8871_13dd6fd8a2bc_c9f6e39e68.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis stresses that stopping Maharashtra's youth from falling into drug addiction before it begins is the state's priority. CM Fadnavis: Stop Maharashtra's Youth Before Drugs Claim Them 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-water-culture-youth-in-one-day Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:16:59+05:30 CM Fadnavis: Water, Culture, and Youth on Wednesday's Agenda https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_fadnavis_water_culture_and_youth_on_wednesdays_agenda_e069b70a_db6e_452e_9558_baeab87041a5_e6fe6d6093.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis on 19 August 2026 honoured actor Ashok Saraf, directed priority water access for tanker-dependent villages under Jalayukt Shivar 3.0, and chaired a drug-free Maharashtra policy meet. CM Fadnavis: Water, Culture, and Youth on Wednesday's Agenda 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bikaner-cops-freeze-indian-rupee141-cr-drug-assets Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:15:25+05:30 Bikaner Police freeze ₹1.41 crore drug smugglers' assets under Operation Neelkanth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_bikaner_police_freeze_drug_smugglers_assets_worth_rs_1_41_crore_banner_27117cc6_7264_41ca_885a_8f1ae2a78d91_f03d17fd48.jpeg Bikaner Police freeze ₹1.41 crore in assets linked to drug trafficking under Operation Neelkanth, targeting four accused under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. Bikaner Police freeze ₹1.41 crore drug smugglers' assets under Operation Neelkanth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/assam-meghalaya-cms-push-for-peace-after-shillong-riot Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:15:21+05:30 Assam, Meghalaya CMs unite for peace after Shillong violence on Aug 19 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_meghalaya_cms_agree_on_joint_efforts_for_peace_after_shillong_violence_banner_c695d91d_46ec_4c0c_aa7a_8d10e27eba20_0bbcbe8aba.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma agree on joint peace efforts after Shillong violence on Aug 19; KSU leaders arrested. Assam, Meghalaya CMs unite for peace after Shillong violence on Aug 19 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/vizag-6-year-old-dies-after-teacher-slaps-him Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:15:16+05:30 Vizag 6-year-old Pranay Tej dies after teacher slaps him at school https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_andhra_6_year_old_dies_after_teacher_slaps_him_at_vizag_school_banner_9b197f15_4468_4f72_ac08_b4f702bfb51e_36e072745e.jpeg Six-year-old Pranay Tej died after a teacher slapped him at Little Garden School in Visakhapatnam on 20 August. CCTV footage went viral; Education Minister Nara Lokesh has vowed legal action. Vizag 6-year-old Pranay Tej dies after teacher slaps him at school 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ahmedabad-jewellery-fraud-four-held-indian-rupee445-cr-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:15:12+05:30 Ahmedabad jewellery fraud: Four held for ₹4.45 crore scam targeting jewellers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_gold_diamond_jewellery_valued_at_rs_4_45_crore_obtained_in_fraud_four_held_banner_ea189874_b569_4d44_ab41_d68869277e7b_2b2f8719b9.jpeg Ahmedabad EOW arrests four, including a family of three, for allegedly defrauding jewellers of gold and diamond jewellery worth ₹4.45 crore by posing as brokers. Ahmedabad jewellery fraud: Four held for ₹4.45 crore scam targeting jewellers 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indias-quake-relief-lands-in-colombia Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:08:51+05:30 India's earthquake relief reaches Colombia; 319 killed in 7.4-magnitude disaster https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_humanitarian_assistance_sent_by_india_arrives_in_colombia_banner_8f806bcd_298c_4274_a31c_93fce2eeabfc_bf2e69e905.jpeg India's 20-metric-tonne earthquake relief reached Bogota on 20 August, handed to Colombian authorities after a 7.4-magnitude quake killed 319 and displaced over 2.7 lakh people. India's earthquake relief reaches Colombia; 319 killed in 7.4-magnitude disaster 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-vietnam-ties-upgraded-mark-10-year-milestone Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:08:37+05:30 India-Vietnam ties mark 10 years of strategic partnership in 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vietnam_india_relations_have_developed_into_special_and_enduring_friendship_foreign_minister_banner_7977ee1e_e962_48b1_bb4f_3e6dcc3a2a52_8668610d0a.jpeg India and Vietnam mark 10 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2026, with ties upgraded to Enhanced level after Vietnam President To Lam's State Visit to India in May. India-Vietnam ties mark 10 years of strategic partnership in 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-fm-fires-back-at-trumps-economic-d-day Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:08:19+05:30 Iran FM slams US 'economic terrorism' as Trump threatens sweeping sanctions https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_irans_fm_says_us_economic_terrorism_threatens_global_economy_national_sovereignty_banner_dbd5775f_5282_413a_8d84_7c70c51c50cc_c594b6fd74.jpeg Iran FM Araghchi accuses the US of 'economic terrorism' after Trump vows the most crushing economic operation ever taken against nations supporting Iran. Iran FM slams US 'economic terrorism' as Trump threatens sweeping sanctions 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sc-hears-pil-for-right-to-sports-as-fundamental-right Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:06:26+05:30 SC hears PIL to make Right to Sports a Fundamental Right under Article 21A https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sc_hears_plea_to_recognise_right_to_sports_as_fundamental_right_petitioner_opposes_physical_literacy_banner_5e991d01_4ca2_4b32_ac7c_d4722e9f48d7_030d1bede2.jpeg Supreme Court hears PIL seeking Right to Sports as Fundamental Right under Article 21A; petitioner Dr Kanishka Pandey opposes narrowing the issue to 'physical literacy'. SC hears PIL to make Right to Sports a Fundamental Right under Article 21A 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-preps-civic-push-for-brics-summit-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:06:05+05:30 BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi L-G, NDMC chief review civic readiness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_l_g_ndmc_chief_discuss_arrangements_for_brics_summit_2026_banner_a304d152_b90d_4351_ae18_14e397011146_a1caf44e09.jpeg NDMC chief Manoj Kumar Dwivedi met Delhi L-G T.S. Sandhu on 20 August to review civic infrastructure and BRICS Summit 2026 preparations. Cultural programming also on the agenda. BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi L-G, NDMC chief review civic readiness 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/885percent-of-young-fando-traders-lost-money-in-fy26 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T21:02:49+05:30 SEBI study: 88.5%25 of F&O traders under 30 lost money in FY26 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_88_5_pc_of_traders_under_30_lost_money_in_fo_trading_in_fy26_sebi_study_banner_80139e3d_3a09_4ab4_81e2_63c911504c29_47709b84ed.jpeg SEBI study finds 88.5%25 of F&O traders under 30 lost money in FY26. Average loss per trader rose to ₹1.17 lakh; cumulative 5-year retail losses hit ₹3.85 lakh crore. SEBI study: 88.5%25 of F&O traders under 30 lost money in FY26 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/eou-raids-bbose-officer-finds-indian-rupee2588l-cash Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:55:27+05:30 EOU raids BBOSE Deputy Director, recovers ₹25.88 lakh cash and ₹41.82 lakh jewellery https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_eou_raid_on_bbose_dy_director_rs_25_88_lakh_cash_jewellery_and_property_documents_recovered_banner_1e3ecb4b_9200_4e17_9cad_5388804b1ba2_1daa62b755.jpeg EOU raids BBOSE Deputy Director Ajay Kumar Singh across 3 premises, recovers ₹25.88 lakh cash and ₹41.82 lakh jewellery. Disproportionate-assets case alleges ₹3.43 crore in excess wealth. EOU raids BBOSE Deputy Director, recovers ₹25.88 lakh cash and ₹41.82 lakh jewellery 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-l-g-reviews-police-safety-for-women-seniors Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:55:23+05:30 Delhi L-G Sandhu reviews community policing, women and senior citizen safety https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_l_g_police_chief_review_safety_community_initiatives_banner_9a1ff241_d46b_464d_aaf9_919cf28ae2ea_d80ff1ea56.jpeg Delhi L-G T.S. Sandhu on 20 August reviewed community policing, the Senior Citizen Mobile App, Shishtachar Squads, and women's safety on Pink Buses with Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar. Delhi L-G Sandhu reviews community policing, women and senior citizen safety 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sengottaiyans-ration-rice-remark-rocks-tn-house Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:54:56+05:30 TN Minister Sengottaiyan's ration rice remark triggers Assembly uproar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tn_minister_sengottaiyans_ration_rice_remark_sparks_uproar_in_assembly_banner_7b0f5a1f_1805_4fc7_a0ff_e6507e95c02c_1283b3c9a5.jpeg TN Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan sparked an Assembly uproar on 20 August after claiming PDS rice was being fed to cattle and poultry, drawing sharp protests from DMK legislators. TN Minister Sengottaiyan's ration rice remark triggers Assembly uproar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-flags-mass-form-7-deletions-to-eci Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:54:35+05:30 Uttarakhand SIR: Congress petitions ECI over mass Form-7 deletion bids https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_uttarakhand_congress_petitions_eci_over_mass_form_7_objections_during_sir_banner_d060e088_e4a7_4fc9_9ee2_a60d0226f506_62cad8ad2f.jpeg Uttarakhand Congress petitions ECI over 262 individuals filing thousands of Form-7 deletion objections during Special Intensive Revision, demanding immediate suspension of the process. Uttarakhand SIR: Congress petitions ECI over mass Form-7 deletion bids 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-singapore-sign-mous-on-maritime-telecom Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:54:33+05:30 India-Singapore sign 2 MoUs, LoI on maritime, food safety, telecom at 4th Ministerial Roundtable https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_singapore_sign_pacts_to_bolster_maritime_heritage_food_safety_telecom_ties_banner_8a42cdb7_f51d_4145_8508_381cb88dd0ac_97a6ffe7c9.jpeg India and Singapore signed 2 MoUs and 1 LoI on maritime heritage, food safety, and telecom at the 4th Ministerial Roundtable on 20 August, deepening a $36.1 billion trade partnership. India-Singapore sign 2 MoUs, LoI on maritime, food safety, telecom at 4th Ministerial Roundtable 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-pitches-uae-on-energy-heritage Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:54:30+05:30 Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma courts UAE investment in energy, hospitality https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_cm_invites_uae_firms_to_invest_in_energy_hospitality_sectors_banner_e9d4590a_4484_4c05_a7c2_d85c59da15e9_87fed0886c.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma invited UAE firms to invest in energy and hospitality at a Jaipur round table on 20 August, with bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion annually. Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma courts UAE investment in energy, hospitality 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhavnagar-hooch-toll-hits-8-oppn-seeks-sit Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:54:25+05:30 Gujarat hooch tragedy: 8 dead in Bhavnagar, Oppn demands HC-led SIT https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_hooch_tragedy_oppn_seeks_judge_led_sit_demands_accountability_over_liquor_network_banner_0ec21385_e6be_497b_a2a4_40946bfa3bea_bbeab8defe.jpeg Bhavnagar hooch tragedy death toll rises to 8, with 31 hospitalised. Congress demands HC-led SIT; 13 of 21 accused arrested; methanol-laced liquor sold in Royal Stag bottles. Gujarat hooch tragedy: 8 dead in Bhavnagar, Oppn demands HC-led SIT 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kerala-teacher-denies-role-in-mdma-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:51:33+05:30 Kerala teacher Kavya denies wrongdoing in Vadakara MDMA case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_did_nothing_wrong_was_caught_up_in_the_drug_case_arrested_kerala_woman_teacher_banner_58d0d658_c6b5_4ca6_9205_3333514b82d6_270290a109.jpeg Kerala teacher Kavya denies wrongdoing in Vadakara MDMA case, says she was 'caught up.' Kavya and Neeshma sent to police custody till 21 August as probe widens. Kerala teacher Kavya denies wrongdoing in Vadakara MDMA case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/farhan-beats-shetty-reaches-bwf-worlds-qf Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:47:15+05:30 BWF World Championships: Alwi Farhan beats Ayush Shetty 21-19, 21-11 to reach quarterfinals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_home_pressure_got_to_ayush_says_alwi_farhan_after_beating_the_indian_banner_c2594c5e_a5e9_4f9a_b401_39b1e088a449_40e99c8e24.jpeg Alwi Farhan beats Ayush Shetty 21-19, 21-11 in 45 minutes at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, extending his head-to-head lead to 5-3 and reaching the quarterfinals. BWF World Championships: Alwi Farhan beats Ayush Shetty 21-19, 21-11 to reach quarterfinals 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maha-fda-cracks-down-on-loose-cooking-oil Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:42:39+05:30 Maharashtra FDA warns of crackdown on loose cooking oil sellers, ₹10 lakh fine https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_action_to_be_taken_against_those_selling_loose_cooking_oil_warns_maha_fda_chief_tukaram_mundhe_banner_5a5a5e5b_addf_4b6f_8066_3bee240e3ff0_cade0da897.jpeg Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warns of strict action against loose cooking oil sellers. Violators face fines up to ₹10 lakh and 3 years in prison under the 'Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra' drive. Maharashtra FDA warns of crackdown on loose cooking oil sellers, ₹10 lakh fine 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sindhus-sixth-medal-bid-ends-in-r16-heartbreak Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:36:19+05:30 Badminton WC: Wang Zhi Yi ends Sindhu's record sixth medal bid 21-11, 15-21, 21-17 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_sindhus_run_ends_as_wang_survives_late_drama_banner_6089249b_9026_48ee_ad04_d0272293a1f0_543893d2ea.jpeg P.V. Sindhu's record sixth World Championships medal bid ends as China's Wang Zhi Yi wins 21-11, 15-21, 21-17 in the Round of 16 in New Delhi on 20 August. Badminton WC: Wang Zhi Yi ends Sindhu's record sixth medal bid 21-11, 15-21, 21-17 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/nhrc-grills-mp-tourism-dept-on-temple-railing-funds Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:30:02+05:30 NHRC member questions MP Tourism Dept on public funds spent on temple railing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_nhrc_questions_tourism_dept_over_public_money_spent_on_temple_railing_banner_2e58c506_c426_49e6_8c63_4f95d8c6527e_63d4b4f5e2.jpeg NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo questions MP Tourism Dept over public funds used for railing at Baadh Wale Ganesh Temple, Bhopal. Department yet to respond. NHRC member questions MP Tourism Dept on public funds spent on temple railing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sinha-border-villages-are-indias-first Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:29:55+05:30 J&K LG Manoj Sinha: Border villages are India's first, not last https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_border_villages_are_indias_first_not_last_jk_lg_banner_b936f22c_2a70_4712_b4d8_5fdcd348adbe_5a9b924359.jpeg J&K LG Manoj Sinha visits Kathua border villages under VVP-2, citing 30%25 income rise, halved migration, and 2,000+ bunkers built since 2019. J&K LG Manoj Sinha: Border villages are India's first, not last 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/10-bangladeshis-held-in-raidighi-pushback-on Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:29:44+05:30 10 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Raidighi, Bengal; pushback to begin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_10_bangladeshi_nationals_arrested_in_raidighi_banner_96d485e8_ed25_4e90_a6ca_7a259eed2b47_b69e110343.jpeg 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including 2 children, arrested in Raidighi, South 24 Parganas on 20 August. Family fled Bengaluru crackdown; pushback to Bangladesh initiated. 10 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Raidighi, Bengal; pushback to begin 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cms-new-york-push-for-vibrant-gujarat-2027 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:29:40+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel heads to New York in US investment push for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_cm_heads_to_new_york_after_washington_investment_outreach_banner_f5e2bfc6_4166_4dc4_b720_51b364cada43_27e1293fec.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel travels to New York after Washington outreach, pitching GIFT City, semiconductors, and AI ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel heads to New York in US investment push for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-nation-must-make-every-person-feel-loved Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:29:11+05:30 Rahul Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Nation must make every person feel loved https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nation_must_make_every_person_feel_that_they_are_loved_rahul_gandhi_banner_71a846e7_52d7_4bb8_82e5_295832ae5cd7_9a6637dfd7.jpeg Rahul Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi's 82nd birth anniversary event slams BJP over treatment of minorities, Dalits, and tribals, and calls on India to make every citizen feel loved and respected. Rahul Gandhi at Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Nation must make every person feel loved 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/akhilesh-bjp-gives-pda-place-not-respect Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:28:36+05:30 Akhilesh: PDA gets place in BJP, not respect https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_akhilesh_pda_gets_place_in_bjp_not_respect_0fe5fbe2_9ef3_400c_bfa7_03669219747a_9ddf734628.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav on 20 August 2026 said the BJP offers PDA communities a place but never respect, and called for PDA unity to form a permanent government. Akhilesh: PDA gets place in BJP, not respect 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lalan-singh-hits-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:27:11+05:30 Lalan Singh slams Congress over Vande Mataram stanza row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lalan_singh_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_stanza_row_b1666c22_1e3c_4de8_b999_713e80570be8_b0af718260.jpeg Union Minister Lalan Singh attacked Congress on August 20 for limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas, calling it vote-bank appeasement over national pride. Lalan Singh slams Congress over Vande Mataram stanza row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/uttarakhand-pushes-tb-free-india-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:23:40+05:30 CM Dhami Drives Modi's TB Mukt Bharat Push in Udham Singh Nagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_drives_modis_tb_mukt_bharat_push_in_udham_singh_nagar_b53d1ac7_a1b1_477e_bb2a_4cd1d18cf0b0_3900bbfea8.jpeg Uttarakhand CMO says PM Modi's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is being actively implemented in Udham Singh Nagar under CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership. CM Dhami Drives Modi's TB Mukt Bharat Push in Udham Singh Nagar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bhattacharya-leads-kolar-open-by-2-shots Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:21:43+05:30 Kolar Open 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya leads by 2 shots after round 3 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kolar_open_2026_shaurya_bhattacharya_holds_two_shot_lead_banner_93c3a933_e9f1_48fc_ba2a_72e819d44553_1263b11951.jpeg Shaurya Bhattacharya holds a two-shot lead at 10-under 206 after round 3 of the ₹1 crore Kolar Open 2026 at ZION Hills Golf County, Bengaluru. Final round on Sunday. Kolar Open 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya leads by 2 shots after round 3 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-patel-backs-shah-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:18:28+05:30 CM Bhupendra Patel Backs Amit Shah on Vande Mataram Row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_bhupendra_patel_backs_amit_shah_on_vande_mataram_row_22c67267_eba4_4db5_8680_2f0a29f91c60_ae8374a0b4.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel on 20 Aug 2026 backed Amit Shah's statement on Vande Mataram and accused Congress of compromising national pride for vote-bank politics. CM Bhupendra Patel Backs Amit Shah on Vande Mataram Row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-patel-pitches-gujarat-in-washington-dc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:17:07+05:30 CM Bhupendra Patel pitches Gujarat to diaspora in Washington D.C. https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cm_bhupendra_patel_pitches_gujarat_to_diaspora_in_washington_d_c_cfb15b53_06a5_4980_a9c0_1443012da228_a7477d29dd.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel addressed the Gujarati diaspora in Washington D.C. on 20 August 2026, pitching GIFT City, semiconductors, and AI at a Vishv Umiya Foundation event. CM Bhupendra Patel pitches Gujarat to diaspora in Washington D.C. 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-patel-meets-walmart-evp-in-dc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:16:02+05:30 CM Bhupendra Patel meets Walmart EVP in Washington D.C. https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhupendra_patel_meets_walmart_evp_in_washington_d_c_9b4c7d39_a980_4d45_95f9_efa3c6d14b66_922720e8bd.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met Walmart EVP Dan Bryant in Washington D.C. on 20 Aug 2026 to discuss linking Gujarat's MSMEs and artisans to global supply chains. CM Bhupendra Patel meets Walmart EVP in Washington D.C. 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-hails-cincinnati-atp-boom Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:14:10+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy Cheers Cincinnati ATP as Economic Engine https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_cheers_cincinnati_atp_as_economic_engine_fb39aa3f_6aca_4020_a7d2_19e9bf8e1f27_22ce35dced.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy attended the Cincinnati ATP Masters 1000 event in Mason, Ohio, praising it as an annual economic boom for southwest Ohio. Vivek Ramaswamy Cheers Cincinnati ATP as Economic Engine 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-speaker-anguished-as-oppn-skips-session Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:09:17+05:30 Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani anguished as Opposition skips Assembly session opening https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_speaker_anguished_over_oppns_absence_in_assembly_banner_024ee0f6_20a3_4585_be77_307de62717c6_cf1b252431.jpeg Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani expressed anguish on 20 August as the Opposition boycotted the session's opening day — a first in Assembly history — over a gate entry dispute. Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani anguished as Opposition skips Assembly session opening 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gopal-mandals-congress-entry-delayed Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:08:36+05:30 Gopal Mandal's Congress joining postponed over Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_joining_congress_postponed_due_to_rajiv_gandhis_death_anniversary_gopal_mandal_banner_e86841bd_28a5_4517_a50a_4d4c15028c59_18458f940d.jpeg Former JD-U MLA Gopal Mandal's Congress joining was postponed on 20 August due to Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary. Congress has not officially confirmed his induction yet. Gopal Mandal's Congress joining postponed over Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/er-inspects-food-stalls-at-howrah-sealdah-malda Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:08:31+05:30 Eastern Railway surprise food inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, Malda Town stations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_er_inspects_food_stalls_at_howrah_sealdah_and_malda_town_stations_banner_caca0d53_9b18_4158_9391_de6b5ae30edc_08c63d1c67.jpeg Eastern Railway conducted surprise food safety inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, and Malda Town stations on 20 August, checking hygiene, expiry dates, and vendor compliance. Eastern Railway surprise food inspections at Howrah, Sealdah, Malda Town stations 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-journalists-face-humanity-charges Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:07:51+05:30 Bangladesh journalists face crimes against humanity charges over July 2024 protests https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bnp_using_criminal_justice_system_as_instrument_of_political_retaliation_intimidation_bangladeshi_activists_banner_c9f60655_0d61_4aad_b4ab_1cf449675a22_bf5e397c0c.jpeg Bangladesh's ICT has summoned journalists Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa for a crimes against humanity hearing on 24 August, drawing sharp condemnation from Paris-based rights group JMBF. Bangladesh journalists face crimes against humanity charges over July 2024 protests 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/irgc-warns-of-deadlier-weapons-in-any-new-war Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:07:35+05:30 IRGC warns of 'devastating' new weapons if fresh war breaks out https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_irans_irgc_says_more_devastating_weapons_to_be_used_if_new_war_begins_banner_51fca022_79d9_46ae_9e02_f148f983a786_c12af1f306.jpeg Iran's IRGC warns of far more devastating weapons if a new war erupts, as spokesperson Mohebbi dismisses Trump's backchannel claim as a 'delusion.' Tensions persist despite a June MoU. IRGC warns of 'devastating' new weapons if fresh war breaks out 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-lets-fpis-use-digital-poa-for-onboarding Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:06:55+05:30 SEBI eases FPI onboarding with digitally signed Power of Attorney from 20 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sebi_eases_fpi_onboarding_allows_digitally_signed_power_of_attorney_to_custodians_banner_3995d183_b083_4aae_af57_a43f7e2e2c23_340fa3862c.jpeg SEBI allows FPIs to submit digitally signed Power of Attorney to custodians from 20 August 2026, eliminating notarisation and apostillisation to speed up onboarding. SEBI eases FPI onboarding with digitally signed Power of Attorney from 20 August 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/yorkshire-ceo-ecb-allocation-unfair-to-headingley Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:04:55+05:30 Headingley snubbed by ECB: Yorkshire CEO calls 2027-31 allocation unfair https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_yorkshire_ceo_believes_international_match_allocation_has_been_unfair_to_headingley_banner_a079dbd4_bcde_4e21_80ab_22b1833490cf_7e298d531c.jpeg Yorkshire CEO Sanjay Patel says ECB's 2027-31 match allocation is unfair to Headingley, which misses both the 2027 Ashes and 2029 India Test, risking a £1.5m annual loss. Headingley snubbed by ECB: Yorkshire CEO calls 2027-31 allocation unfair 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-bhutan-healthcare-talks-in-thimphu Nation Press en 2026-08-20T20:01:47+05:30 India-Bhutan healthcare delegation meets in Thimphu to explore medical collaboration https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_delegation_visits_bhutan_discusses_opportunities_in_specialised_healthcare_services_banner_40441785_b10c_4cfd_9038_d571df89e9d9_5fb3b83732.jpeg An Indian medical value travel delegation, coordinated by FICCI, visited Bhutan on 19–20 August 2026 to discuss specialised healthcare collaboration and capacity building with senior Bhutanese officials. India-Bhutan healthcare delegation meets in Thimphu to explore medical collaboration 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cabinet-clears-high-court-bench-at-leh-ladakh Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:56:48+05:30 J&K High Court bench in Ladakh approved by Cabinet, Amit Shah announces https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_new_jk_high_court_bench_to_come_up_in_ladakh_announces_hm_amit_shah_banner_b994ffaa_ecdc_4b4b_abba_308d3762e04e_bf57e79103.jpeg Union Cabinet approves a new High Court bench at Leh, Ladakh, announced by Home Minister Amit Shah. The bench will ease access to justice for residents of remote Ladakh. J&K High Court bench in Ladakh approved by Cabinet, Amit Shah announces 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/apl-final-indian-rupee50-lakh-prize-aug-23-decider Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:51:23+05:30 APL 2025: Champions to win ₹50 lakh, final set for Barsapara on Aug 23 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_inaugural_apl_champions_to_receive_rs_50_lakh_prize_money_runners_up_to_get_rs_25_lakh_banner_4438d130_d032_4293_9539_0e01c4903a1d_8ba87c08dd.jpeg APL champions will receive ₹50 lakh and runners-up ₹25 lakh, ACA Secretary Sanatan Das confirmed. The final is set for 23 August at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. APL 2025: Champions to win ₹50 lakh, final set for Barsapara on Aug 23 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/banjaares-barsaat-hits-40m-streams-spider-man-tie Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:50:41+05:30 Banjaare's 'Barsaat' hits 40 million streams, lands Spider-Man India campaign https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_haryanvi_singers_banjaare_break_regional_boundaries_with_bairan_barsaat_banner_aea47131_6e57_4558_8634_e2d74460ac7b_747689f7b1.jpeg Haryanvi duo Banjaare's 'Barsaat' crosses 40 million streams and No. 1 on Spotify India in 2026, also featuring in Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day India campaign. Banjaare's 'Barsaat' hits 40 million streams, lands Spider-Man India campaign 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-cm-demands-fair-funds-at-zonal-council Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:50:05+05:30 Karnataka CM at Southern Zonal Council: Give South Its Due https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_karnataka_cm_at_southern_zonal_council_give_south_its_due_11d539b3_e03b_4f4c_8cd3_3fc8ed3395f5_31a6a7a456.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar at the 31st Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram demanded equitable central fund devolution and a stronger voice for southern states. Karnataka CM at Southern Zonal Council: Give South Its Due 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-karnataka-deserves-its-fair-share Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:48:52+05:30 CM Shivakumar: Karnataka's growth must earn its rightful share https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_shivakumar_karnatakas_growth_must_earn_its_rightful_share_d83231b7_9fca_44aa_b325_6f93a70276a4_e6eb0116cf.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar demands the state's economic contribution to India's growth be matched by a fair share of central resources and political voice. CM Shivakumar: Karnataka's growth must earn its rightful share 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-at-31st-southern-zonal-council Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:47:23+05:30 Karnataka CM at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_cm_at_31st_southern_zonal_council_meet_in_mahabalipuram_5891f738_f889_462f_ac77_6134e6c8f299_889cb8bc51.jpeg Karnataka's CMO confirms participation in the 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting held at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, on 20 August 2026. Karnataka CM at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tamil-idol-judges-jeremiah-dayal-karthik Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:46:42+05:30 Tamil Idol judges revealed: Andrea Jeremiah, Benny Dayal, Karthik to lead panel https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_andrea_jeremiah_benny_dayal_karthik_to_judge_first_season_of_tamil_idol_banner_1a0fdfc0_088f_4931_be1f_148744f8d98b_2f84d03b46.jpeg Tamil Idol judges announced: Andrea Jeremiah, Benny Dayal, and Karthik will lead the panel for the Indian Idol franchise's first Tamil-language season. Auditions begin in Chennai on 23 August. Tamil Idol judges revealed: Andrea Jeremiah, Benny Dayal, Karthik to lead panel 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-raises-karnataka-federal-demands Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:46:31+05:30 CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council: Karnataka's Case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_shivakumar_at_southern_zonal_council_karnatakas_case_d9b8f60e_1cbe_4ab7_8121_eaa9245c991d_e1a2bf7e36.jpeg CM D.K. Shivakumar raised Karnataka's ₹65,000 crore fiscal loss and key federal demands at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah in Mahabalipuram. CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council: Karnataka's Case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shetty-exits-badminton-wc-targets-asian-games Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:45:42+05:30 Badminton WC: Ayush Shetty exits R16, eyes Asian Games after Farhan loss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_i_was_not_really_sharp_today_focus_now_on_asian_games_says_ayush_shetty_after_loss_banner_b05ae242_b4b4_4bd4_8e85_495537ab3e91_8b4187a757.jpeg Ayush Shetty exits BWF World Championships 2025 in R16, losing 21–19, 21–11 to Alwi Farhan on 20 August. The 21-year-old now shifts focus to Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from 19 September. Badminton WC: Ayush Shetty exits R16, eyes Asian Games after Farhan loss 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-cm-southern-zonal-council-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:45:11+05:30 CM Shivakumar at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_shivakumar_at_31st_southern_zonal_council_meet_in_mahabalipuram_bd3d715b_4688_46a9_be4c_138519ae16ec_a8d84ddb8c.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar attended the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 20 August 2026. CM Shivakumar at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-hikes-pension-income-cap-to-1-2l Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:44:09+05:30 Karnataka Raises Pension Income Limit to ₹1.2 Lakh, Eyeing 12 Lakh New Beneficiaries https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_karnataka_raises_pension_income_limit_to_1_2_lakh_eyeing_12_lakh_new_beneficiaries_1e6ef700_1d3c_4a57_aa75_8ba1e4b71e9e_bfbfa98ec1.jpeg Karnataka's CMO announces a near-fourfold hike in social pension income eligibility — from ₹32,000 to ₹1,20,000 — potentially covering 12 lakh new beneficiaries. Karnataka Raises Pension Income Limit to ₹1.2 Lakh, Eyeing 12 Lakh New Beneficiaries 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-cmo-salutes-dr-sl-bhyrappa Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:42:48+05:30 Karnataka CM's Office Salutes Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa on His Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_cms_office_salutes_dr_s_l_bhyrappa_on_his_birthday_3c535aba_ecf0_4820_b9b1_2405e44d1840_c67879a3e9.jpeg Karnataka's CMO paid birthday tribute to Padma Bhushan and Saraswati Samman awardee Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa, celebrating his globally translated Kannada novels. Karnataka CM's Office Salutes Dr. S. L. Bhyrappa on His Birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hc-extends-stay-on-banerjees-amtala-office-demolition Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:42:03+05:30 Calcutta HC extends demolition stay on Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala office till Sep 18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_calcutta_hc_extends_stay_on_demolition_of_abhishek_banerjees_amtala_party_office_till_sep_18_banner_a5d44627_c7c3_44cb_ac3b_f0004d7128d8_bacd5c0f46.jpeg Calcutta High Court extends interim stay on demolition of TMC's Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala office till 18 September; next hearing set for 8 September. Calcutta HC extends demolition stay on Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala office till Sep 18 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-salutes-rajiv-gandhi-sadbhavana-diwas Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:41:45+05:30 Karnataka CM Office Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_cm_office_pays_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_71e608e7_9a14_4021_9228_f4e9f6598b02_2646d1c069.jpeg Karnataka's CMO on 20 August 2026 honoured former PM Rajiv Gandhi on Sadbhavana Diwas, citing his telecom reforms, the 1988 voting-age cut, and Panchayati Raj. Karnataka CM Office Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/digvijaya-writes-to-mp-cm-on-farmers-mortgage-fix Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:41:39+05:30 Digvijaya Singh writes to MP CM Mohan Yadav to clear farmers' mortgage records https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_digvijaya_singh_urges_mp_cm_to_clear_mortgage_entries_from_farmers_land_records_banner_eea8fc20_ad01_4d9e_a39c_7acebf9461c1_2ef1f2dec1.jpeg Digvijaya Singh writes to MP CM Mohan Yadav urging removal of mortgage entries from farmers' land records linked to the defunct Bhumi Vikas Bank. Farmers face hurdles despite loan repayment. Digvijaya Singh writes to MP CM Mohan Yadav to clear farmers' mortgage records 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-pays-tribute-to-devaraj-urs Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:40:35+05:30 Karnataka CM Office Pays Tribute to Devaraj Urs on Jayanti https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_cm_office_pays_tribute_to_devaraj_urs_on_jayanti_bf203970_0a82_4a22_a8a3_e2bd273b59d7_e7cd327fe0.jpeg Karnataka's CMO on 20 August 2026 paid tribute to former CM D. Devaraj Urs on his birth anniversary, honouring his land reforms, bonded-labour abolition, and the 1973 renaming of Mysore State to Karnataka. Karnataka CM Office Pays Tribute to Devaraj Urs on Jayanti 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/ex-rbi-official-backs-upi-mdr-on-big-transactions Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:38:51+05:30 UPI MDR on high-value transactions a sound move, needs sustainable model: Ex-RBI official https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_upi_needs_sustainable_revenue_model_mdr_on_high_value_transactions_a_good_move_former_rbi_official_banner_ac00b222_a53e_4c53_8eca_fc701fb0c5ee_945012e5f6.jpeg UPI needs a sustainable revenue model; MDR on high-value transactions will improve transparency, says ex-RBI ED G. Padmanabhan at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. UPI MDR on high-value transactions a sound move, needs sustainable model: Ex-RBI official 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sam-smith-madonna-is-my-mother Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:37:23+05:30 Sam Smith calls Madonna 'my mother', credits her as queer lifeline https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sam_smith_madonna_is_my_mother_lauds_her_support_for_queer_people_banner_c0ed7e75_7d39_4b4c_8e2f_e22c7ee06351_657ed57f98.jpeg Sam Smith calls Madonna 'my mother' on The Zane Lowe Show, crediting her music as a lifeline for queer people and praising her support during the 'Unholy' backlash. Sam Smith calls Madonna 'my mother', credits her as queer lifeline 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/theegalas-must-win-week-at-bmw-championship Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:37:12+05:30 BMW Championship 2026: Theegala needs top-3 finish to reach Tour Championship https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_theegala_faces_big_task_for_tour_championship_spot_as_bhatia_holds_comfortable_position_banner_1fae3ac5_6d90_4a1f_a7d3_cafdee1f93b7_01401ca2b7.jpeg Sahith Theegala needs a near top-3 finish at the 2026 BMW Championship to reach the Tour Championship. Akshay Bhatia sits comfortably at No. 15 in FedEx Cup standings. BMW Championship 2026: Theegala needs top-3 finish to reach Tour Championship 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-backs-delhi-plan-2047 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:36:18+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Backs Delhi Master Plan 2047 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_backs_delhi_master_plan_2047_c1a11474_b959_4b9f_bb24_d2b960d628ce_251056617e.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on 20 Aug 2026 backed the Delhi Master Plan 2047, citing higher FAR norms, slum rehabilitation, and a roadmap for 33 million residents. CM Rekha Gupta Backs Delhi Master Plan 2047 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-backs-ramp-push-for-delhi-msmes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:35:00+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Joins RAMP Drive to Boost Delhi MSMEs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_joins_ramp_drive_to_boost_delhi_msmes_cdbf06e2_7015_490b_93cd_5d3ca30384f7_8edfd5cadb.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joined a Mega Capacity Building Programme under the Rs 6,062 crore RAMP scheme to strengthen Delhi MSMEs' global competitiveness. CM Rekha Gupta Joins RAMP Drive to Boost Delhi MSMEs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-launches-viksit-delhi-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:33:54+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Master Plan Roadmap for Viksit Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_rekha_gupta_unveils_master_plan_roadmap_for_viksit_delhi_ed69fdec_441d_4f89_b8ce_a0033eb0d06e_6ec51b025b.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on 20 August 2026 unveiled the Master Plan for Delhi's Future, a long-term urban roadmap aligned with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Master Plan Roadmap for Viksit Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himachal-monsoon-lop-thakur-pledges-firm-stand Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:33:34+05:30 Himachal Monsoon Session: LoP Jai Ram Thakur pledges constructive Opposition role https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_oppn_role_constructive_in_himachal_monsoon_session_says_lop_thakur_banner_af4ea9e0_d1ef_4b72_a679_e66e66046ed4_636097b1d7.jpeg Himachal Pradesh LoP Jai Ram Thakur pledges constructive Opposition role in Monsoon session starting Friday, but warns against suppression of democratic voice. Himachal Monsoon Session: LoP Jai Ram Thakur pledges constructive Opposition role 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-joins-ramp-msme-event-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:31:21+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta joins RAMP Mega Capacity Building event in Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_joins_ramp_mega_capacity_building_event_in_delhi_512c4fbc_b5d8_40ba_8d63_98b8e42351be_0b79776c4a.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended the RAMP scheme's Mega Capacity Building Programme on 20 August 2026, urging investors and startups to partner in building Viksit Delhi. CM Rekha Gupta joins RAMP Mega Capacity Building event in Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/census-training-halted-in-4-manipur-districts Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:30:42+05:30 Census 2027 training halted in 4 Manipur districts amid NRC protests https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_census_training_deferred_in_several_manipur_districts_amid_protests_over_nrc_demand_banner_4d2389d5_f162_45fa_8ac3_0eaaccabccec_2d1853fd4a.jpeg Census 2027 enumerator training cancelled in Jiribam, Imphal West, Thoubal and Kakching as NRC protests shut down Imphal Valley. Schools closed 20–22 August. Census 2027 training halted in 4 Manipur districts amid NRC protests 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-stem-cells-reverse-heart-failure-90-percent Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:30:10+05:30 China stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90%25 of patients https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinese_stem_cell_therapy_reverses_heart_failure_in_90_of_patients_in_landmark_trial_65621efc_9bc0_486f_9410_7245f2c60546_cf18303729.jpeg China stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90%25 of patients in a phase 2 trial published in Nature Medicine on 20 August 2026. China stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90%25 of patients 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-slams-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:30:07+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_rekha_gupta_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_row_f8ace899_498c_466b_83f0_f686e6db1186_d6b5d68b19.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta accused Congress of formally restricting Vande Mataram to two stanzas at party events, calling it vote-bank appeasement akin to Muslim League politics. CM Rekha Gupta Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-opens-skill-health-hubs-in-moti-nagar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:28:30+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Opens Skill, Health Centres in Moti Nagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_opens_skill_health_centres_in_moti_nagar_84ea8520_4204_4a3e_a070_49eea7792080_e952bb4764.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated a Jan Kaushal Kendra and Swayam Swasthya Kendra in Moti Nagar, set up by The Madan Lal Khurana Foundation to train youth in AI and improve healthcare access. CM Rekha Gupta Opens Skill, Health Centres in Moti Nagar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-flags-delhi-solar-push-on-urja-diwas Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:27:24+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Flags Delhi Solar Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_marks_akshay_urja_diwas_flags_delhi_solar_push_2ac0fb3c_f4e5_4b8d_9370_158ddb4764b3_b0347baf8e.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Akshay Urja Diwas called renewable energy India's cornerstone of energy security and said Delhi is fast moving toward solar-powered clean growth. CM Rekha Gupta Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Flags Delhi Solar Push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhis-100-atal-canteens-hit-1l-daily-meals Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:26:13+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Marks 100 Atal Canteens, 1 Lakh Daily Meals at ₹5 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_marks_100_atal_canteens_1_lakh_daily_meals_at_5_1f2872dc_2b1c_487d_856e_8bc99561ee22_e94c17d3b1.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlights 100 Atal Canteens serving over 1 lakh subsidised meals daily at ₹5, framing the scheme as dignity for workers and students. CM Rekha Gupta Marks 100 Atal Canteens, 1 Lakh Daily Meals at ₹5 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/harman-singha-reality-shows-never-go-out-of-fashion Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:22:42+05:30 Harman Singha on reality shows: 'They've never gone out of fashion' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_harman_singha_reality_shows_have_never_gone_out_of_fashion_banner_0cc94252_cec6_4e12_b86c_64f42faf042e_e70a4087e3.jpeg Actor Harman Singha, evicted from reality show The Traitors, says the genre has never lost its appeal. He also opens up about brother Rannvijay Singha's advice before entering the show. Harman Singha on reality shows: 'They've never gone out of fashion' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/makeup-artist-held-over-alleged-pm-modi-remarks Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:21:39+05:30 Makeup artist Jaanmoni Das arrested in Kozhikode over alleged PM Modi remarks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_pm_remarks_row_celebrity_makeup_artist_arrested_on_complaint_filed_by_kerala_bjp_mahila_morcha_banner_a7996dcf_6b8a_43f8_b850_f88e3b3cb00b_4d747ba3b9.jpeg Makeup artist Jaanmoni Das arrested by Kozhikode Cyber Police on 20 August over alleged derogatory remarks against PM Modi and his mother; released on station bail after BJP Mahila Morcha complaint. Makeup artist Jaanmoni Das arrested in Kozhikode over alleged PM Modi remarks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mullaperiyar-kerala-funds-new-dam-tn-says-no Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:20:40+05:30 Mullaperiyar dam row: Kerala offers full cost of new dam, Tamil Nadu holds firm at 152 feet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mullaperiyar_standoff_kerala_offers_to_foot_bill_for_new_dam_tamil_nadu_wants_higher_existing_structure_banner_3e1234ee_8adf_4aeb_909c_7769a0baec68_f2503739c8.jpeg Mullaperiyar dam dispute: Kerala offers to fully fund a new dam and let Tamil Nadu pick its location; Tamil Nadu demands water level raised to 152 feet at 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting. Mullaperiyar dam row: Kerala offers full cost of new dam, Tamil Nadu holds firm at 152 feet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-to-close-us-ad-tech-gap-in-3-years Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:16:04+05:30 India's ad tech gap with US set to close in 3 years as AI-native formats rise https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_closes_advertising_technology_gap_with_us_adopting_ai_native_formats_banner_514d27f2_aee8_48e6_922b_d5e84b686c34_039bf99468.jpeg India's AI-native ad formats set to go mainstream in 3 years, closing the US adoption gap. Digital ad market to grow from $11 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030, per Redseer. India's ad tech gap with US set to close in 3 years as AI-native formats rise 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/madras-hc-rejects-rebel-aiadmk-mla-disqualification-plea Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:12:52+05:30 Madras HC dismisses plea to disqualify 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_misplaced_madras_hc_rejects_plea_to_disqualify_25_rebel_aiadmk_mlas_banner_e019dea2_1b55_4691_8cff_126a42085ce8_980c7307cd.jpeg Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking disqualification of 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs who backed CM C. Joseph Vijay's confidence motion. Speaker's decision to drop proceedings against 21 upheld. Madras HC dismisses plea to disqualify 25 rebel AIADMK MLAs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arnold-hails-padikkal-suthar-in-galle-win Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:10:45+05:30 Padikkal's class, Suthar's patience drove India's 165-run Galle win: Arnold https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_arnold_praises_class_padikkal_and_patient_suthar_for_being_architects_of_indias_win_in_galle_banner_3322a4dd_e553_4537_8516_9a4d1045f096_0814e1280f.jpeg Russel Arnold praises Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and Manav Suthar's 10-131 match figures as the key factors behind India's 165-run first Test win at Galle. Padikkal's class, Suthar's patience drove India's 165-run Galle win: Arnold 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bilawals-countdown-threat-shakes-shehbaz-govt Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:05:28+05:30 PoJK sham elections deepen Pakistan coalition crisis, Bilawal warns Shehbaz https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sham_elections_ally_trouble_further_threaten_pakistans_shehbaz_sharif_govt_as_it_already_totters_on_the_brink_banner_e6ddf46a_a95a_4209_b473_d9e834edae9a_6ce941849e.jpeg PoJK's disputed elections have split Pakistan's ruling coalition, with PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warning PM Shehbaz Sharif that 'your countdown has begun' over alleged poll rigging by PML-N. PoJK sham elections deepen Pakistan coalition crisis, Bilawal warns Shehbaz 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/kolkata-fire-kills-7-bangladeshis-india-pledges-help Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:05:10+05:30 Kolkata hotel fire: 7 Bangladeshi nationals among 9 dead, India assures help https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_assures_help_after_deaths_of_bangladeshi_nationals_in_kolkata_hotel_fire_banner_fdf8eea3_e1e7_49e2_9009_bfb4f757ec06_a47d9202fc.jpeg Seven Bangladeshi nationals are among nine dead in a Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street. India's High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi has assured New Delhi will take all necessary steps. Kolkata hotel fire: 7 Bangladeshi nationals among 9 dead, India assures help 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/kim-yo-jong-mocks-seoul-over-us-drill-cut Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:04:56+05:30 Kim Yo-jong mocks Seoul over scaled-down Ulchi Freedom Shield drills https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_north_korea_leaders_sister_says_reduced_military_exercise_put_seoul_in_poor_plight_banner_be076434_0537_488c_afdc_2cafa1abf98d_f5243c5488.jpeg Kim Yo-jong mocks Seoul after Trump orders Ulchi Freedom Shield scale-down, calling it an 'evident disaster.' North Korea also fired a dozen ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on 20 August. Kim Yo-jong mocks Seoul over scaled-down Ulchi Freedom Shield drills 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/upt20-league-eyes-no1-spot-after-ipl Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:02:35+05:30 UPT20 League to be No.1 state T20 after IPL in 5 years: Sanjay Kapoor https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upt20_league_will_be_no_1_in_india_after_ipl_governing_council_chairman_sanjay_kapoor_banner_f22798e0_0807_40f8_9dd6_60c5717ec959_07d88b376e.jpeg UPT20 League Chairman Sanjay Kapoor predicts the UP franchise T20 league will be No.1 state cricket competition after IPL within 5 years, citing 55 million views in 8 matches. UPT20 League to be No.1 state T20 after IPL in 5 years: Sanjay Kapoor 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/aap-boats-into-chandigarh-corp-over-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:01:18+05:30 AAP protests waterlogging, crumbling roads at Chandigarh Municipal Corporation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aap_protests_over_poor_drainage_bad_roads_in_chandigarh_banner_e8f9d83a_b66a_4e48_bf9b_d14182275ec7_4c6859ef1d.jpeg AAP protests outside Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on 20 August, demanding accountability over waterlogging, broken roads, and drainage failures under BJP rule. AAP protests waterlogging, crumbling roads at Chandigarh Municipal Corporation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-pitches-rajasthan-to-uae Nation Press en 2026-08-20T19:01:05+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Courts UAE Investors for Rajasthan Growth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_courts_uae_investors_for_rajasthan_growth_8691d4ea_e686_4623_8ff4_034bea18d0b8_287b7ea5cb.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma met a UAE tourism and trade delegation on 20 August 2026 to explore investment and tourism cooperation opportunities. CM Bhajan Lal Courts UAE Investors for Rajasthan Growth 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-bjp-urban-poll-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:59:56+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal joins BJP meet on Rajasthan urban polls https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_joins_bjp_meet_on_rajasthan_urban_polls_2c552f60_784a_4448_b3c5_075c15a713ec_d6fa4ab431.jpeg CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attended a BJP meeting in Jaipur on 20 Aug 2026 to discuss strategy and preparations for Rajasthan's upcoming urban local body elections. CM Bhajan Lal joins BJP meet on Rajasthan urban polls 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/2-dead-3200-homes-hit-in-sabang-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:58:43+05:30 West Bengal floods: 2 dead, 3,200 homes damaged in Sabang, CM visits https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_killed_3200_houses_damaged_in_floods_at_sabang_in_west_midnapore_bengal_cm_banner_d4f9b096_5966_4868_a5c0_03d37f23b03b_9430cfe910.jpeg West Bengal floods kill 2, damage 3,200 homes in Sabang, West Midnapore. CM Suvendu Adhikari announces ₹30,000 compensation per affected family on 20 August. West Bengal floods: 2 dead, 3,200 homes damaged in Sabang, CM visits 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-orders-bihar-school-overhaul Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:57:30+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Orders Model School Overhaul in Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_orders_model_school_overhaul_in_bihar_938ff393_a452_41dc_a9e5_a4e31093f083_2c959e5ad8.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary on 20 August 2026 directed a one-officer-one-school accountability system and expanded digital learning for Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools. CM Samrat Choudhary Orders Model School Overhaul in Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-gets-11l-pmay-g-homes-for-fy27 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:56:29+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary: Bihar gets 11.18 lakh PMAY-G homes for FY27 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_samrat_choudhary_bihar_gets_11_18_lakh_pmay_g_homes_for_fy27_41e1cad5_f203_4095_9f3d_093638117f5c_473149c7bd.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary says the state has been allotted 11,18,937 new PMAY-G houses for FY 2026-27 with a proposed outlay of ₹13,427.25 crore. CM Samrat Choudhary: Bihar gets 11.18 lakh PMAY-G homes for FY27 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-pushes-pmay-g-for-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:55:20+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Backs PMAY-G Push for Rural Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_backs_pmay_g_push_for_rural_bihar_660b2eef_e379_4ad2_abdd_f9ff55349fe2_05df3be623.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary promoted PMAY-G rural housing scheme on 20 August 2026, linking it to Viksit Bharat and Samridh Bihar development goals. CM Samrat Choudhary Backs PMAY-G Push for Rural Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-hands-keys-to-235l-pmay-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:54:27+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Hands Over Keys to 2.35 Lakh PMAY-G Homes in Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_hands_over_keys_to_2_35_lakh_pmay_g_homes_in_bihar_cbce27df_0b42_4f48_a230_db4e6a70d9f0_d1d4be3f07.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary handed over keys to 2.35 lakh PMAY-G homes in Patna on 20 August 2026, with 11.18 lakh more sanctioned for 2026-27 backed by ₹13,427 crore. CM Samrat Choudhary Hands Over Keys to 2.35 Lakh PMAY-G Homes in Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sharmila-tagore-backs-two-stanza-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:54:09+05:30 Sharmila Tagore on Vande Mataram: First two stanzas suit all faiths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sharmila_tagore_vande_mataram_is_difficult_to_recite_for_those_who_believe_in_one_god_banner_33de2ec1_214b_4d35_ab13_111c0845628e_885892ef63.jpeg Sharmila Tagore says Vande Mataram's first two stanzas suit all faiths, as the BJP-Congress row over the national song intensifies after the 80th Independence Day. Sharmila Tagore on Vande Mataram: First two stanzas suit all faiths 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-backs-shah-on-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:53:27+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary backs Amit Shah on Vande Mataram row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_samrat_choudhary_backs_amit_shah_on_vande_mataram_row_f83c44e0_5436_47ed_ae0e_8e73287d546d_3fb41c84b7.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary amplifies Amit Shah's attack on Congress for limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas, calling it appeasement politics on 20 August 2026. CM Samrat Choudhary backs Amit Shah on Vande Mataram row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-gets-11-lakh-pmay-houses Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:51:55+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Hails 11.18 Lakh PMAY Houses for Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_samrat_choudhary_hails_11_18_lakh_pmay_houses_for_bihar_d6ce5563_003e_4e81_97d6_8f7df46ce6a3_00d5285cb1.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomed the central sanction of 11,18,937 PMAY-G houses for Bihar, crediting PM Modi and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. CM Samrat Choudhary Hails 11.18 Lakh PMAY Houses for Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-choudhary-welcomes-agri-minister-chouhan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:50:52+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Welcomes Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan to Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_welcomes_union_agriculture_minister_chouhan_to_bihar_f3bfe73b_fbe7_437e_b25b_c2635fe3b643_c1c0e09573.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary welcomed Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Bihar on 20 August 2026, signalling centre-state coordination on farming priorities. CM Samrat Choudhary Welcomes Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan to Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/farhan-ends-ayush-shettys-wc-run-in-r16 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:50:47+05:30 Badminton WC: Farhan ends Ayush Shetty's run 21-19, 21-11 in R16 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_ayush_shetty_bows_out_after_farhan_withstands_late_fightback_in_round_of_16_banner_c590d513_259f_42f3_ada0_7e7d7b42cb0d_4db47fad60.jpeg Ayush Shetty exits BWF World Championships 2025 in Round of 16, losing 21-19, 21-11 to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Badminton WC: Farhan ends Ayush Shetty's run 21-19, 21-11 in R16 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-choudhary-salutes-rajiv-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:49:44+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_samrat_choudhary_pays_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_f3ad8ccf_6b4f_41da_837a_9fb31a7e859e_dd3e7c7449.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, 20 August 2026, posting in Hindi on X. CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-choudhary-remembers-bks-iyengar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:48:53+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Pays Tribute to BKS Iyengar on Death Anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_pays_tribute_to_bks_iyengar_on_death_anniversary_cf46fca6_dfe0_4f33_9767_dcdaf63ea5bd_e8a8fcc291.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary paid tribute to Padma Vibhushan BKS Iyengar, founder of Iyengar Yoga, on his death anniversary on August 20, 2026. CM Samrat Choudhary Pays Tribute to BKS Iyengar on Death Anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/vidhatri-bandis-surreal-moment-with-aniston Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:48:53+05:30 Vidhatri Bandi on performing for Jennifer Aniston: 'It was surreal' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vidhatri_bandi_recalls_performing_for_friends_star_jennifer_aniston_how_it_impacted_her_banner_ca2ff81e_e180_414a_ab87_12f89d105665_97c092a266.jpeg Indian actress Vidhatri Bandi recalls being chosen from 45 students to perform for FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston at UCLA — the only Indian in her batch to do so. Vidhatri Bandi on performing for Jennifer Aniston: 'It was surreal' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-choudhary-akshay-urja-diwas-call Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:47:50+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Calls for Renewable Energy Pledge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_marks_akshay_urja_diwas_calls_for_renewable_energy_pledge_3a0b2f2e_2148_49ac_965b_9caca59768e8_2f47846c71.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary marked Akshay Urja Diwas on 20 August, urging citizens to pledge greater renewable energy use for a secure future. CM Samrat Choudhary Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Calls for Renewable Energy Pledge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/zero-mdr-on-upi-must-stay-experts-warn Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:47:13+05:30 Zero MDR on UPI must stay for small merchants, experts warn https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_must_retain_zero_mdr_for_small_merchants_to_protect_upis_inclusion_gains_industry_experts_banner_0ca4ae0b_b395_4970_acfe_ea77b61b454d_d2197a4856.jpeg Experts warn India must retain zero MDR on UPI for small merchants, as any user fee risks hurting the poor. UPI hit a record 23.66 billion transactions in July 2026. Zero MDR on UPI must stay for small merchants, experts warn 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-blasts-modi-on-sugar-price-spike Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:45:44+05:30 Kejriwal Slams Modi Govt Over Sugar Price Spike, Ethanol Policy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kejriwal_slams_modi_govt_over_sugar_price_spike_ethanol_policy_5b4b4196_97e2_4a18_bde0_1a753d35c787_868093a3c6.jpeg AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on 20 August 2026 accused the Modi government of triggering a sugar shortage by diverting sugarcane to ethanol, causing prices to rise ₹20 in 17 days. Kejriwal Slams Modi Govt Over Sugar Price Spike, Ethanol Policy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/chamarajanagar-10-acres-gutted-in-poacher-retaliation Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:45:12+05:30 Chamarajanagar forest fire: 10 acres gutted in suspected poacher retaliation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_10_acres_of_chamarajanagar_reserve_gutted_fire_suspected_to_be_retaliation_for_killing_of_poachers_by_forest_dept_banner_edc6a647_5dc7_45de_8e21_35d0e15485f8_433a8b858e.jpeg Chamarajanagar forest fire guts 10 acres in Shilubepura range, suspected retaliation after 3 poachers killed by Forest Dept in Hanur encounter. Gelatin blasts also reported at anti-poaching camps. Chamarajanagar forest fire: 10 acres gutted in suspected poacher retaliation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-hits-out-at-ethanol-sugar-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:44:31+05:30 Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Ethanol-Sugar Policy Contradiction https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_kejriwal_slams_centre_over_ethanol_sugar_policy_contradiction_ef4dbb7e_f5a6_49ba_a085_b4f7d9ffbb08_cd540fec1d.jpeg AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on 20 August 2026 accused the Centre of causing a sugar shortage through its ethanol blending programme, creating the very foreign-exchange problem it sought to solve. Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Ethanol-Sugar Policy Contradiction 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/pitch-to-decide-jain-vs-kuldeep-for-colombo-test Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:42:13+05:30 Pitch will decide Saransh Jain vs Kuldeep Yadav call for Colombo Test, says Russel Arnold https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nature_of_pitch_will_dictate_if_saransh_jain_replaces_kuldeep_yadav_in_colombo_says_arnold_banner_7d98714f_edc1_4a56_b6b1_1ed7e38ae9d2_cec1dc4c54.jpeg Pitch conditions at Sinhalese Sports Club will decide if Saransh Jain replaces Kuldeep Yadav for India's 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka in Colombo, says Russel Arnold. Pitch will decide Saransh Jain vs Kuldeep Yadav call for Colombo Test, says Russel Arnold 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cbi-nabs-parliament-job-fraud-fugitive Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:35:35+05:30 CBI arrests Parliament job racket offender after 16-year manhunt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_job_racket_cbi_arrests_proclaimed_offender_who_promised_job_in_parliament_to_youth_in_2009_banner_ad6bab25_9e15_464f_84b7_cd5957374200_3c8e38f1bc.jpeg CBI arrests Jitendra Pathak, a proclaimed offender since 2016, from Ludhiana for a 2009 Parliament job fraud involving a ₹50,000 bribe. Separately, a DGFT official arrested in Panipat for bribery. CBI arrests Parliament job racket offender after 16-year manhunt 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/irdai-bans-niva-bupa-new-branches-for-6-months Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:33:15+05:30 IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from new business locations for 6 months over expense breach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_irdai_bars_niva_bupa_from_opening_new_business_locations_for_6_months_over_expense_limit_breach_banner_36ffc69a_75a8_446b_9258_9c72f8fee138_5d8bdd6d7f.jpeg IRDAI bars Niva Bupa Health Insurance from opening new business locations for 6 months over expense management limit breach in FY 2024-25. Stock fell 1.3%25. IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from new business locations for 6 months over expense breach 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/spurs-in-talks-for-savinho-and-marmoush Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:32:27+05:30 Tottenham in talks with Man City to sign Savinho and Marmoush https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tottenham_hotspur_in_talks_with_manchester_city_to_sign_savinho_and_omar_marmoush_banner_03d2d954_df45_4034_99ae_44a2751afc31_270598360d.jpeg Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in talks with Manchester City to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush as Premier League 2026-27 kicks off. No final deal yet. Tottenham in talks with Man City to sign Savinho and Marmoush 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhavnagar-hooch-7-dead-13-held-by-gujarat-smc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:32:21+05:30 Bhavnagar spurious liquor: 13 arrested, 7 dead as Gujarat SMC hunts wider network https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_police_arrests_13_in_bhavnagar_spurious_liquor_case_teams_sent_to_other_states_banner_70bc3b78_0832_4025_b007_a5fd2d805426_16552cb9d6.jpeg Gujarat SMC arrests 13 in Bhavnagar spurious liquor case; 7 dead, 25 hospitalised. Counterfeit Royal Stag bottles laced with methanol; teams sent across states to nab remaining accused. Bhavnagar spurious liquor: 13 arrested, 7 dead as Gujarat SMC hunts wider network 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tejashwi-targets-sanjay-jha-alleges-nitish-trap Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:30:07+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav attacks Sanjay Jha, alleges JD-U leaders entrapped Nitish Kumar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tejashwi_attacks_jd_u_leader_sanjay_jha_alleges_leaders_like_him_entrapped_nitish_kumar_for_rajya_sabha_banner_c60045d8_0338_4670_ac2f_eca48c69592e_89beac747b.jpeg RJD's Tejashwi Yadav attacks JD-U MP Sanjay Jha, alleges leaders like him entrapped Nitish Kumar. He also demands justice over 19-year-old Roshan Yadav's custodial death in Madhubani. Tejashwi Yadav attacks Sanjay Jha, alleges JD-U leaders entrapped Nitish Kumar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-targets-rajasthan-on-school-decay Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:26:54+05:30 Pilot slams Rajasthan govt over crumbling school buildings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pilot_slams_rajasthan_govt_over_crumbling_school_buildings_bdcbd352_28ea_444a_adc3_c34133a20441_adc4d1ace6.jpeg Sachin Pilot attacks Rajasthan govt on 20 Aug 2026 over crumbling school buildings, absent facilities, and students forced to protest for safe classrooms. Pilot slams Rajasthan govt over crumbling school buildings 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-hits-rajasthan-over-school-rot-cover-up Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:25:36+05:30 Pilot slams Rajasthan govt for hiding school rot, barring cameras https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pilot_slams_rajasthan_govt_for_hiding_school_rot_barring_cameras_530e3071_892c_4ded_afca_97a04e87b351_7f9cd0f042.jpeg Sachin Pilot accuses Rajasthan government of banning school photography to conceal dilapidated infrastructure, citing Rajasthan High Court's rebuke on 20 August 2026. Pilot slams Rajasthan govt for hiding school rot, barring cameras 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-pays-tribute-to-rajiv-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:24:20+05:30 Sachin Pilot pays floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sachin_pilot_pays_floral_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_1a12420e_2e49_4c46_9995_ccd881757182_1ec6f22cda.jpeg Congress leader Sachin Pilot offered floral tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly MLA residence. Sachin Pilot pays floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-salutes-rajiv-gandhi-tech-legacy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:23:24+05:30 Sachin Pilot Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sachin_pilot_pays_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_174dd031_e505_4f2a_998d_0cd13cebaf18_06821d430e.jpeg Congress leader Sachin Pilot on August 20, 2026 paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi, crediting his computer and telecom reforms with laying India's modernisation foundation. Sachin Pilot Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/hc-orders-bank-to-visit-abhishek-banerjee-for-kyc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:22:29+05:30 Calcutta HC orders bank to visit Abhishek Banerjee's home for KYC signing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bank_employee_will_go_to_abhishek_banerjees_house_to_get_kyc_documents_signed_says_calcutta_hc_lead_banner_802ae1ef_5249_42d6_b8af_3da3860fdefa_587e6ea552.jpeg Calcutta High Court directs Abhishek Banerjee's bank to send an employee to his home for offline KYC signing after debit restrictions blocked online update. Next hearing on 24 August. Calcutta HC orders bank to visit Abhishek Banerjee's home for KYC signing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/fakhrul-elected-bangladeshs-23rd-president Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:21:26+05:30 Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh's 23rd President https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mirza_fakhrul_islam_alamgir_elected_bangladeshs_23rd_president_banner_b198bf48_e253_413c_b26b_b9149f275a0f_ec803c0d5f.jpeg BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh's 23rd President on 20 August, winning 255 of 343 votes. First contested presidential ballot in Bangladesh since 1991. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh's 23rd President 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-japan-ink-naval-shipbuilding-maritime-pact Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:20:45+05:30 India-Japan naval shipbuilding pact: joint development, repairs on the table https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_india_japan_to_work_together_in_field_of_naval_shipbuilding_and_repairs_banner_cb8c8273_3b06_4293_b857_d1d0cf384431_eb9a091804.jpeg India and Japan agree to explore joint naval shipbuilding and signed a maritime security MoA in New Delhi. Japan holds 11%25 of global shipbuilding; India targets top-5 by 2047. India-Japan naval shipbuilding pact: joint development, repairs on the table 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/roys-55-powers-barak-legends-in-apl-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:17:08+05:30 APL 2026: Sibsankar Roy's unbeaten 55 steers Barak Legends past Tezpur Titans https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_apl_2026_sibsankar_roys_55_guides_barak_legends_to_six_wicket_win_over_tezpur_titans_banner_9eebe856_2050_447f_931b_1554c1ab230d_0c44c3db90.jpeg Barak Legends beat Tezpur Titans by 6 wickets in APL 2026 Match 39 at Guwahati. Sibsankar Roy's unbeaten 55 and Kuraishi's 3/18 sealed a comfortable win. APL 2026: Sibsankar Roy's unbeaten 55 steers Barak Legends past Tezpur Titans 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yadav-ravidas-skills-park-bhopal Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:15:26+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav Visits Ravidas Global Skills Park in Bhopal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_visits_ravidas_global_skills_park_in_bhopal_07d5e601_e461_4bfd_a3db_4819e3ce0de2_bf150a42f1.jpeg CM Dr. Mohan Yadav paid tribute to Guru Ravidas and planted a sapling at Bhopal's Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skills Park during a trainee orientation on 20 August 2026. MP CM Mohan Yadav Visits Ravidas Global Skills Park in Bhopal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cm-opens-arambh-ravidas-skills-park Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:14:26+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav launches 'Arambh' at Ravidas Global Skills Park https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_launches_arambh_at_ravidas_global_skills_park_c774aced_f40b_4913_99cf_8e33e4c6340f_1232b3224e.jpeg CM Dr. Mohan Yadav presided over 'Arambh', an orientation ceremony for new trainees at Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skills Park in Bhopal on August 20. MP CM Mohan Yadav launches 'Arambh' at Ravidas Global Skills Park 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/indias-8th-qip-hospital-launched-in-palestine Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:13:44+05:30 India's 8th QIP in Palestine: School upgraded, hospital launched in Jenin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_palestinians_appreciate_indias_longstanding_support_highlight_importance_of_development_partnership_banner_64532f78_3172_4de3_9779_fe9a1d0b6d17_e7961cd6a7.jpeg MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan inaugurated India's 8th QIP in Palestine and broke ground on a super speciality hospital in Jenin on 20 August. India's 8th QIP in Palestine: School upgraded, hospital launched in Jenin 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/israel-warns-turkey-over-syria-adventures Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:13:31+05:30 Israeli defence minister warns Turkey over Syria 'dangerous adventures' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_israeli_defence_minister_warns_turkey_against_dangerous_adventures_in_syria_banner_28a7e984_18b7_48e7_b330_d031b447b96a_bdaaa6e0d8.jpeg Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Turkey against 'dangerous adventures' in Syria after Israel struck Abu al-Duhur airbase on 19 August over alleged Turkish troop deployment plans. Israeli defence minister warns Turkey over Syria 'dangerous adventures' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cm-opens-pratap-group-plants-pithampur Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:12:17+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Pratap Group plants in Pithampur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_inaugurates_pratap_group_plants_in_pithampur_5e31ac1c_be35_4de3_aff4_b43798b5c417_993e0ee0fc.jpeg CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated Pratap Group's CORSIS optical fibre and VOLTERS battery plants in Pithampur, Dhar, with Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat present. MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Pratap Group plants in Pithampur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-to-march-on-valmiki-statue-in-nagendra-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:11:25+05:30 Karnataka BJP to escalate Valmiki Corporation scam protest; march to statue Friday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_bjp_to_intensify_stir_over_nagendras_resignation_to_protest_before_valmiki_statue_banner_0dc307dc_14b6_48b1_9d53_0f5977f93aae_38f5f24c95.jpeg Karnataka BJP escalates Valmiki Corporation scam protest in Bengaluru, demanding Minister B. Nagendra's resignation over alleged ₹189 crore ST fund misappropriation. Karnataka BJP to escalate Valmiki Corporation scam protest; march to statue Friday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yadav-reviews-ujjain-simhastha-2028-prep Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:11:19+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav Inspects Ujjain Projects for Simhastha-2028 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_inspects_ujjain_projects_for_simhastha_2028_96d40d70_81dc_4e4e_a341_0c152e72edfe_20630e3411.jpeg MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inspected the under-construction Collector Office in Ujjain and reviewed the Sati Gate corridor on 20 August 2026 ahead of Simhastha-2028. MP CM Mohan Yadav Inspects Ujjain Projects for Simhastha-2028 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/vp-radhakrishnans-integrity-call-to-ias-batch Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:10:39+05:30 VP Radhakrishnan urges IAS officers to lead with integrity at LBSNAA valedictory https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_v_p_radhakrishnan_asks_young_ias_officers_to_maintain_integrity_in_public_service_banner_0bbf78f0_7d36_48fd_845b_c5ff697b13df_ce4be8a2de.jpeg VP C.P. Radhakrishnan urged 2024 batch IAS officers at LBSNAA Mussoorie on 20 August to lead with integrity, adopt AI and emerging tech, and prioritise last-mile development. VP Radhakrishnan urges IAS officers to lead with integrity at LBSNAA valedictory 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cm-thanks-ujjain-simhastha-2028-prep Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:10:23+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav thanks Ujjain residents for Simhastha-2028 prep https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_thanks_ujjain_residents_for_simhastha_2028_prep_72901f96_bc5a_437f_95d7_58390b584fa1_1ad658a5ef.jpeg MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav thanked Ujjain residents on 20 Aug 2026 for supporting road-widening and development works underway ahead of Simhastha-2028. MP CM Mohan Yadav thanks Ujjain residents for Simhastha-2028 prep 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-mohan-yadav-opens-pithampur-industry Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:09:08+05:30 CM Mohan Yadav to Launch New Industrial Unit in Pithampur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_mohan_yadav_to_launch_new_industrial_unit_in_pithampur_a0536dc7_2308_4669_927a_59e867296032_ab72f426c4.jpeg CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurates a new industrial unit in Pithampur on 20 Aug 2026, advancing MP's push for youth employment beyond agriculture. CM Mohan Yadav to Launch New Industrial Unit in Pithampur 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cmo-signals-ucc-push-under-mohan-yadav Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:08:05+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav Signals Push for Uniform Civil Code https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_signals_push_for_uniform_civil_code_614ee693_aca5_406b_bad1_0ba4ed4b3f89_99d59b4783.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh signalled a push for the Uniform Civil Code on 20 August 2026, calling it a new foundation for equality and justice in the state. MP CM Mohan Yadav Signals Push for Uniform Civil Code 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-gets-indian-rupee29164-cr-for-243-lakh-pmay-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:07:44+05:30 Bihar gets ₹29,164 crore for 24.3 lakh PMAY houses in 2 years: Chouhan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_over_24_3_lakh_houses_approved_for_bihar_with_rs_29164_crore_in_last_2_years_shivraj_singh_chouhan_banner_ad4738e5_468c_48a8_8fd7_aa90745e881a_e129472b01.jpeg Bihar gets ₹29,164 crore for 24.3 lakh PMAY houses in two years; Chouhan also announces crop insurance rollout, She-Marts, and 53.8 lakh Farmer IDs for the state. Bihar gets ₹29,164 crore for 24.3 lakh PMAY houses in 2 years: Chouhan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-thousands-of-farmers-get-formal-credit Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:06:59+05:30 MP CM Office: Thousands of farmers get institutional credit access https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_mp_cm_office_thousands_of_farmers_get_institutional_credit_access_80c0595a_7a60_4254_9b8f_18bf133871a7_37cc629730.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh says thousands of farmers have been brought under institutional credit access on August 20, 2026. MP CM Office: Thousands of farmers get institutional credit access 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/suthars-10-wicket-haul-seals-galle-win-for-india Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:06:34+05:30 Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul powers India to 165-run win in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_the_amount_of_control_he_has_is_exceptional_padikkal_praises_suthar_after_galle_heroics_banner_8f94542b_c68d_4af4_88e6_99cb4edc4362_b350d5a5fc.jpeg Manav Suthar's 10-101 in only his second Test powered India to a 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the Galle opener. Padikkal, Player of the Match, hailed Suthar's 'exceptional' control. Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul powers India to 165-run win in Galle Test 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-launches-kavach-yojana-for-farmers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:05:50+05:30 MP CM Launches 'Kavach Yojana' to Link 5,000 Farmers to Institutional Credit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_launches_kavach_yojana_to_link_5000_farmers_to_institutional_credit_48fe6e77_f1c3_4c66_9580_eaf6eb94b7b0_5aaad9dcd7.jpeg Madhya Pradesh's CMO announced 'Kavach Yojana' on August 20, 2026, aiming to connect around 5,000 farmers to institutional credit systems. MP CM Launches 'Kavach Yojana' to Link 5,000 Farmers to Institutional Credit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/isis-247-social-media-trap-targets-indians Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:05:45+05:30 ISI runs 24/7 social media network to recruit, honey trap Indians https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_isi_builds_247_social_media_network_to_recruit_honey_trap_and_target_indians_banner_fbaa9b98_03f0_42d1_9a5c_e0373723efda_0b82b910a8.jpeg ISI runs a 24/7 social media network targeting Indian influencers and defence officials through recruitment, honey trapping and disinformation, per intelligence assessment. ISI runs 24/7 social media network to recruit, honey trap Indians 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-firecracker-blast-injures-5-two-critical Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:03:48+05:30 Champahati firecracker factory blast injures 5, two critical in Bengal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_five_injured_in_explosion_at_firecracker_factory_in_bengals_champahati_banner_ffac6069_c63d_4939_89ad_280be12752e4_705a33d7c9.jpeg Firecracker factory blast in Champahati, West Bengal injures 5 on 20 August; two critical. Police probe alleged illegal manufacturing at the site. Champahati firecracker factory blast injures 5, two critical in Bengal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/majhi-blasts-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:01:35+05:30 CM Majhi Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Stanza Limit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_majhi_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_stanza_limit_577ca328_91ca_4da0_a20c_4ad2a16941c8_909dd115e3.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi attacked Congress on 20 August 2026 for limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas, calling it vote-bank politics with a national symbol. CM Majhi Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Stanza Limit 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-ai-firms-still-need-nvidia-for-coding Nation Press en 2026-08-20T18:00:12+05:30 Chinese AI firms lean on Nvidia for coding as domestic chips fall short https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinese_ai_chips_fall_short_on_coding_forcing_firms_to_stretch_scarce_nvidia_supply_1c943a22_5ca9_40f6_af24_10054e3a5546_72b0ff92e5.jpeg Chinese AI firms rely on Nvidia chips for coding inference as domestic alternatives fall short, with China's daily token calls topping 140 trillion in March. Chinese AI firms lean on Nvidia for coding as domestic chips fall short 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-majhi-honours-gopinath-mohanty Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:59:13+05:30 CM Majhi pays tribute to Odia literary giant Gopinath Mohanty https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_majhi_pays_tribute_to_odia_literary_giant_gopinath_mohanty_863af825_5f78_45b4_9c71_6c06e6dab945_1b7f338558.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi paid tribute to Jnanpith Award-winning Odia novelist Gopinath Mohanty on his death anniversary on 20 August 2026. CM Majhi pays tribute to Odia literary giant Gopinath Mohanty 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cabinet-oks-3-new-rail-projects-for-odisha Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:58:20+05:30 CM Majhi Hails Cabinet Nod for 3 New Rail Projects in Odisha https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_majhi_hails_cabinet_nod_for_3_new_rail_projects_in_odisha_dbd3a82e_a0a8_41d7_8566_805098c8f919_dd82dd8082.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced Union Cabinet approval for three new railway projects in Odisha on 20 August 2026, citing the 'Double Engine' model. CM Majhi Hails Cabinet Nod for 3 New Rail Projects in Odisha 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arihant-stuns-top-seed-at-southern-slam-squash Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:58:19+05:30 Southern Slam squash: Arihant KS stuns top seed Aryan Pratap Singh in quarterfinals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_southern_slam_squash_arihant_stuns_mens_top_seed_aryan_pratap_singh_in_quarterfinals_banner_b5a03938_b160_4c5e_9621_9a75b6f87b82_831392d90c.jpeg Arihant KS beats top seed Aryan Pratap Singh 11-5, 11-2, 11-5 in Southern Slam squash quarterfinals in Chennai on 20 August. Eesha Shrivastava also advances in women's draw. Southern Slam squash: Arihant KS stuns top seed Aryan Pratap Singh in quarterfinals 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-majhi-hails-india-hockey-win-vs-pak Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:57:05+05:30 CM Majhi Hails India's Hockey World Cup Win Over Pakistan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_majhi_hails_indias_hockey_world_cup_win_over_pakistan_69658c11_0a88_4b17_9906_5b1d15d12de7_3c60125fdd.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Team India after their win over Pakistan at the Hockey World Cup 2026, calling it a proud moment for every Indian. CM Majhi Hails India's Hockey World Cup Win Over Pakistan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-hands-over-235-lakh-pmay-g-homes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:52:24+05:30 PMAY-G Bihar: 2.35 lakh houses handed over, ₹13,427 crore Centre aid unlocked https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pmay_g_2_35_lakh_houses_completed_in_bihar_cm_choudhary_shivraj_chouhan_hand_over_keys_to_beneficiaries_banner_f44a3b45_24b5_4a47_8c57_4f4d6d1743c4_faa16be050.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hand over keys for 2.35 lakh PMAY-G homes in Patna; Centre to provide ₹13,427 crore for 2026–27 targets. PMAY-G Bihar: 2.35 lakh houses handed over, ₹13,427 crore Centre aid unlocked 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/us-envoy-calls-kashmir-part-of-india-pakistan-protests Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:50:29+05:30 Kashmir is India's, says US envoy Sergio Gor; Pakistan summons American diplomat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_matter_between_two_nations_jk_cm_omar_abdullah_on_us_pakistan_row_over_sergio_gors_remarks_banner_222514af_2237_4320_9f2f_da54c48ee3ad_c07167d4cd.jpeg J&K CM Omar Abdullah says Sergio Gor's Kashmir remark is 'a matter between the US and Pakistan' after Islamabad summoned the US envoy on 20 August. Kashmir is India's, says US envoy Sergio Gor; Pakistan summons American diplomat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-to-fight-sc-highway-construction-curbs Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:50:06+05:30 Kerala to challenge SC highway construction curbs, thousands of homes at risk https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_kerala_to_move_sc_against_its_order_on_construction_curbs_along_national_highways_banner_af8a5d00_4d1d_4957_a5a2_52e478887eca_02b33ee751.jpeg Kerala will challenge the Supreme Court's order requiring 40m and 75m construction setbacks along national highways, with PWD Minister P.K. Basheer warning thousands of homes are at risk. Kerala to challenge SC highway construction curbs, thousands of homes at risk 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-pitches-dpi-model-to-brics-nations Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:48:59+05:30 Digital public infrastructure key to Global South growth: India at BRICS ICT https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_digital_public_infrastructure_key_to_sustainable_development_across_global_south_minister_banner_2cc4a2fd_3375_4ac9_a17a_58fc16380f7b_c13b56db61.jpeg India's MoS Communications Dr Pemmasani tells BRICS ICT Track that digital public infrastructure is essential for Global South growth, citing UPI's 49%25 share of global real-time payments. Digital public infrastructure key to Global South growth: India at BRICS ICT 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sfi-abvp-clash-at-jadavpur-emblem-damaged Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:48:45+05:30 Jadavpur University clashes: SFI-ABVP violence erupts again, varsity emblem damaged https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kolkata_fresh_sfi_abvp_clashes_erupt_outside_jadavpur_university_varsity_emblem_damaged_lead_banner_d16bc83d_6ed4_442c_908e_475fda35d46c_9475fd1345.jpeg SFI-ABVP clashes erupted again outside Jadavpur University on 20 August, damaging the campus emblem. Police filed an FIR against 11 persons linked to Wednesday night's violence. Jadavpur University clashes: SFI-ABVP violence erupts again, varsity emblem damaged 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/t-series-denies-borse-casting-in-ark-film Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:47:54+05:30 Aditya Roy Kapur film: T-Series denies Bhagyashree Borse casting https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_makers_of_upcoming_film_starring_aditya_roy_kapur_deny_casting_bhagyashree_borse_in_the_film_banner_992aaf51_c3dd_4580_a4db_5aa853b68671_9b8798941a.jpeg T-Series denies Bhagyashree Borse is cast in Milap Zaveri's untitled film with Aditya Roy Kapur. Official female lead announcement expected soon. Aditya Roy Kapur film: T-Series denies Bhagyashree Borse casting 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnataka-principal-booked-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:46:36+05:30 Karnataka college principal booked for stopping 'Vande Mataram' chants https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_karnataka_college_principal_booked_for_stopping_vande_mataram_chants_banner_a3b2767f_9966_4ceb_92d0_99bb9c747c03_43c24d381d.jpeg Karnataka police book Shaheen PU College principal Abdul Hakeem for allegedly stopping students from chanting 'Vande Mataram' after Independence Day event in Bidar. Karnataka college principal booked for stopping 'Vande Mataram' chants 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnataka-to-build-1582-toilets-in-1250-schools Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:45:14+05:30 Karnataka to build 1,582 toilets in 1,250 govt schools in 2025-26 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_to_build_1582_toilets_in_1250_govt_schools_minister_madhu_bangarappa_banner_5945e900_f7ef_446d_9ef2_9dfa7cdf37f1_98d5e60fad.jpeg Karnataka to construct 1,582 toilets in 1,250 govt schools in 2025-26, Minister Madhu Bangarappa told the Assembly. ₹5.04 crore allocated under State Sector Scheme. Karnataka to build 1,582 toilets in 1,250 govt schools in 2025-26 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/core-industries-grow-54percent-in-july Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:42:59+05:30 India's core industries grow 5.4%25 in July, iron ore surges 29.5%25 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_indias_core_industries_clock_5_4_per_cent_growth_in_july_banner_6a08b054_93f5_4aef_bcda_880e364c78e3_b29edfd04f.jpeg India's core industries index grew 5.4%25 in July 2026, led by iron ore (+29.5%25), cement (+13.1%25), and electricity (+9%25), per Ministry of Commerce data released on 20 August. India's core industries grow 5.4%25 in July, iron ore surges 29.5%25 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-punjab-ed-reference Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:42:02+05:30 BJP demands CBI probe as Punjab Police sit on ED reference for 13 days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bjp_questions_punjab_police_for_inaction_on_ed_reference_seeks_cbi_probe_banner_456de3f2_2e31_427f_bf08_4685fdb681cc_4a07314a95.jpeg BJP demands CBI probe after Punjab Police leave an ED-PMLA reference unacted for 13 days. The material names a Punjab CMO officer and a private individual in corruption allegations. BJP demands CBI probe as Punjab Police sit on ED reference for 13 days 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/itakura-rejoins-gladbach-from-ajax-until-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:38:52+05:30 Ko Itakura rejoins Borussia Monchengladbach from Ajax on deal until 2030 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_japan_defender_itakura_returns_to_borussia_monchengladbach_from_ajax_banner_1f46f51f_615e_4526_bdbc_26fb2827b787_9d733032f4.jpeg Ko Itakura rejoins Borussia Monchengladbach from Ajax on a deal until 2030, one year after leaving. The Japan international replaces Nico Elvedi, who joined Leeds United. Ko Itakura rejoins Borussia Monchengladbach from Ajax on deal until 2030 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/goyal-leads-india-singapore-trade-push-in-singapore Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:34:20+05:30 India-Singapore trade ties: Goyal leads 4th Ministerial Roundtable push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_india_singapore_economic_ties_get_fresh_push_with_focus_on_trade_investment_technology_piyush_goyal_banner_007f7ea9_998c_43e5_80ca_6d146d86912f_dce868260c.jpeg Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led India's delegation at the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on 20 August, signing an MoU and holding G2B talks on trade, fintech, and agri-exports. India-Singapore trade ties: Goyal leads 4th Ministerial Roundtable push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sc-names-ex-justice-reddy-to-lead-jantar-mantar-probe Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:33:42+05:30 SC probe panel: Ex-judge R. Subhash Reddy to lead 5-member HPEC on Jantar Mantar clashes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_former_sc_judge_r_subhash_reddy_to_head_5_member_panel_to_probe_jantar_mantar_clashes_banner_cb387dd2_8ffa_449c_9367_fc8f9a1a56b1_f7af9d3fd2.jpeg Supreme Court appoints ex-Justice R. Subhash Reddy to chair 5-member HPEC probing police excesses at Jantar Mantar student march on 20 July. Panel to examine pellet gun use, women's harassment, and BNSS prohibitory orders. SC probe panel: Ex-judge R. Subhash Reddy to lead 5-member HPEC on Jantar Mantar clashes 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mann-unveils-season-4-khedan-wattan-punjab Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:33:35+05:30 CM Mann launches Season 4 of Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_mann_launches_season_4_of_khedan_wattan_punjab_diyan_d1bc266e_bedd_4781_bc87_b870e295c2b9_cc15027b74.jpeg CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announces Season 4 of Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan from Sept 5 to Nov 29, targeting over 10 lakh participants across all age groups. CM Mann launches Season 4 of Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-hc-closes-dgp-sreejith-dubai-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:32:46+05:30 Kerala HC closes DGP Sreejith Dubai trip case after govt rules out vigilance probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dgp_sreejith_gets_relief_as_kerala_govt_tells_hc_no_vigilance_probe_needed_banner_ae3cae17_b445_4188_b260_dc8a3eea1686_b05d7c5894.jpeg Kerala govt tells High Court no vigilance probe needed against DGP S. Sreejith over Dubai travel allegations. HC closes case but petitioner free to seek further remedies. Kerala HC closes DGP Sreejith Dubai trip case after govt rules out vigilance probe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-preps-khedan-watan-season-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:32:28+05:30 Punjab CM Office: Khedan Watan Season 4 set for 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_cm_office_khedan_watan_season_4_set_for_2026_923117d5_4882_4eef_ac1e_d9a69e42c6d8_e22a913b1f.jpeg Punjab CMO announces Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan Season 4 with block games from 3-15 Sept, district games 20-30 Sept, and state finals 10 Oct-23 Nov 2026. Punjab CM Office: Khedan Watan Season 4 set for 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-dsr-area-tops-4-lakh-acres-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:31:27+05:30 Punjab DSR rice area crosses 4 lakh acres, up 36%25 in 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_dsr_rice_area_crosses_4_lakh_acres_up_36_in_2026_29a29f86_3e94_4ef3_ad9c_da8bc966eb51_53061b033d.jpeg Punjab's DSR rice area hit over 4 lakh acres in Kharif 2026, a 36%25 rise from 2.94 lakh acres in 2025, with 31,478 farmers registered. Punjab DSR rice area crosses 4 lakh acres, up 36%25 in 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cpi-breaks-from-ed-findings-in-veena-vijayan-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:29:03+05:30 CPI distances itself from ED findings in Veena Vijayan CMRL-Exalogic case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cpis_kerala_secy_distances_party_from_ed_findings_in_veena_vijayan_case_banner_994889db_e0a4_4265_b479_99ebcd0c2a08_39785ea294.jpeg CPI distances itself from ED findings in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving Veena Vijayan, as BJP and AAP demand resignations of Pinarayi Vijayan and Mohammed Riyas. CPI distances itself from ED findings in Veena Vijayan CMRL-Exalogic case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kapila-crasto-crash-out-of-badminton-wc-at-home Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:29:01+05:30 Badminton WC 2025: Kapila-Crasto exit in pre-QF after second-game collapse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_we_didnt_play_up_to_the_mark_says_kapila_crasto_after_their_exit_banner_4e3912e8_e67e_46df_82eb_5d1bc1156667_b88995663a.jpeg Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila exit the BWF World Championships in the pre-quarterfinals in New Delhi after a second-game collapse. Kapila accepts responsibility for the unforced errors that cost them the match. Badminton WC 2025: Kapila-Crasto exit in pre-QF after second-game collapse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kapila-crasto-crash-out-of-badminton-wc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:29:01+05:30 Badminton WC 2025: Kapila-Crasto exit pre-quarters after second-game collapse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_we_didnt_play_up_to_the_mark_say_kapila_crasto_after_exit_banner_d8ae2652_ad9d_4002_b1b3_3d9443364e95_444b7d4c6d.jpeg Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila exit BWF World Championships 2025 pre-quarters at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium after a second-game collapse on 20 August. Badminton WC 2025: Kapila-Crasto exit pre-quarters after second-game collapse 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/harvalem-becomes-goa-solar-village-model Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:26:53+05:30 CM Sawant Flags Harvalem as Goa's Solar Self-Reliance Model https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_flags_harvalem_as_goas_solar_self_reliance_model_d0996363_f709_45cf_9681_03f40b8b476d_08b99896ef.jpeg CM Pramod Sawant highlights Harvalem Village's 70-80 rooftop solar panels on Akshay Urja Diwas, calling it Goa's model Swayampurna Solar Village. CM Sawant Flags Harvalem as Goa's Solar Self-Reliance Model 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/nse-eyes-ptt-route-to-trade-its-own-shares Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:25:05+05:30 NSE explores PTT route to trade own shares on its platform https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_can_nse_trade_its_shares_on_its_own_platform_banner_890e224b_6a07_4418_87c6_e420619dd59e_6ee0b82d79.jpeg NSE is reportedly exploring the 'Permitted to Trade' route to enable trading of its own shares on its platform, while staying listed on BSE. SEBI approval required. NSE explores PTT route to trade own shares on its platform 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/manipur-cm-promises-nrc-assembly-debate Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:23:34+05:30 Manipur CM promises NRC debate in Assembly session from September 2 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manipur_cm_assures_students_of_assembly_discussion_on_nrc_implementation_banner_1d286a10_eca9_4bd9_8331_fbac6f0ee700_68dd1858c8.jpeg Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh assured students on 20 August that NRC implementation will be discussed in the Assembly session beginning September 2, amid state-wide protests. Manipur CM promises NRC debate in Assembly session from September 2 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/alibaba-profit-sinks-75percent-on-ai-spending-surge Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:19:33+05:30 Alibaba profit plunges 75%25 as AI spending surge hits bottom line https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_alibaba_profit_plunges_more_than_75_pc_as_ai_spending_weighs_on_bottom_line_banner_285046a3_945f_44f4_ad7b_67d764d96890_f2b7573a4a.jpeg Alibaba's net profit fell over 75%25 to 10.5 billion yuan as AI and cloud infrastructure spending surged. US-listed shares dropped 4%25 in pre-market trading after the results. Alibaba profit plunges 75%25 as AI spending surge hits bottom line 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/asian-junior-chess-2026-opens-with-upsets Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:14:41+05:30 Asian Junior Classical Chess 2026: Top seeds win as upsets rock opening round in Mumbai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chess_top_seeds_open_with_wins_in_asian_junior_classical_championship_banner_435d7243_62e6_441f_aae8_ddfa5de4dc4f_2123ae86d5.jpeg Asian Junior Classical Chess Championships 2026 open in Mumbai with top seeds winning, but early upsets in both Open and Girls' sections set up a tense nine-round contest. Asian Junior Classical Chess 2026: Top seeds win as upsets rock opening round in Mumbai 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cm-patel-eyes-walmart-tie-up-for-msmes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:14:22+05:30 Gujarat CM Patel meets Walmart VP to open global markets for MSMEs, artisans https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_discusses_road_map_to_take_msmes_artisans_to_global_markets_with_multinational_retail_corporation_banner_af6d8467_fc76_45a8_a4bc_f510cfa2a53e_d89c052c02.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met Walmart VP Dan Bryant in Washington on 20 August to map global market access for Gujarat MSMEs and artisans, with a road map to be unveiled at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Patel meets Walmart VP to open global markets for MSMEs, artisans 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/north-korea-fires-dozen-missiles-snubs-trump Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:13:39+05:30 North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles despite Trump's Kim overture https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_north_korea_fires_barrage_of_short_range_ballistic_missiles_despite_trump_overture_banner_fda6e32c_e1e6_4d8d_8cfc_06848a73435e_a419692db1.jpeg North Korea fired roughly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on 20 August, defying Trump's diplomatic overture to Kim Jong-un. Third launch in two weeks. North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles despite Trump's Kim overture 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-singapore-4th-ministerial-roundtable-advances Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:12:11+05:30 India-Singapore 4th Ministerial Roundtable: Semiconductors, digital and green economy on agenda https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_and_singapore_take_partnership_forward_during_ministerial_roundtable_banner_64e5ef86_4c62_47d8_9c8f_2d5dc4031d8d_3aafd3a12f.jpeg India and Singapore held the 4th Ministerial Roundtable on 20 August, covering semiconductors, digital, fintech, and clean energy. EAM Jaishankar called it 'very productive.' India-Singapore 4th Ministerial Roundtable: Semiconductors, digital and green economy on agenda 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jadavpur-violence-bengals-campus-politics-cycle Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:05:13+05:30 Jadavpur University violence: West Bengal's campus politics and the cycle of 'change' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_campus_politics_in_west_bengal_when_change_leads_to_violence_banner_c2072b40_6bec_4eb7_8f2a_53188951e5ff_6d9b28ef87.jpeg Clashes at Jadavpur University revive West Bengal's cycle of campus violence tied to political transitions — a pattern stretching from the 1960s Naxalite era to today. Jadavpur University violence: West Bengal's campus politics and the cycle of 'change' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/baidu-logs-fifth-straight-revenue-drop-in-q2 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:04:45+05:30 Baidu revenue falls for fifth straight quarter as ad slump offsets AI surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_chinas_baidu_revenue_falls_for_fifth_straight_quarter_in_q2_banner_e3540aa1_a90f_4c48_9163_c2d0dea5a6aa_eca2732975.jpeg Baidu's Q2 revenue fell 4%25 to 31.3 billion yuan, marking a fifth straight quarterly decline as online marketing revenue dropped 19%25, even as AI business revenue surged 25%25. Baidu revenue falls for fifth straight quarter as ad slump offsets AI surge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/uttarakhand-backs-womens-skills-in-chamoli Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:04:39+05:30 Uttarakhand CMO Highlights Women's Self-Employment Push in Chamoli https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_uttarakhand_cmo_highlights_womens_self_employment_push_in_chamoli_905da170_4b55_4646_8b6c_0180c58dab9f_d3c4e2514f.jpeg Uttarakhand CMO highlights Mukhya Mantri Swarozgar, Kaushal Vikas and Gramotthan schemes empowering rural women in Chamoli with skills and self-employment support. Uttarakhand CMO Highlights Women's Self-Employment Push in Chamoli 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/almora-woman-turns-aipan-craft-into-jobs Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:03:35+05:30 Uttarakhand CM Office Spotlights Almora Woman Turning Hill Crafts Into Livelihoods https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_uttarakhand_cm_office_spotlights_almora_woman_turning_hill_crafts_into_livelihoods_fd7d7d20_a341_4c7a_8f2d_9751963c70cc_845c54a449.jpeg Uttarakhand CMO spotlights Bhawna Sharma of Almora's Peepaldhar, who leads women in producing hill lentils, Aipan art, and crochet goods for local livelihoods. Uttarakhand CM Office Spotlights Almora Woman Turning Hill Crafts Into Livelihoods 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/4-teams-deployed-after-leopard-attacks-in-uttarkashi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:02:30+05:30 Uttarkashi Leopard Threat: Four Teams Deployed in Dunda Range https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_uttarkashi_leopard_threat_four_teams_deployed_in_dunda_range_fff70704_d49f_4210_aea8_95e0f5a7d9c3_6c466df74d.jpeg Uttarakhand's Forest Department deploys four special teams in Uttarkashi's Dunda Range after rising leopard attacks on villages and towns. Uttarkashi Leopard Threat: Four Teams Deployed in Dunda Range 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/centre-okays-11-lakh-pmay-homes-for-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:01:52+05:30 PM Awas Yojana: Centre approves 11.18 lakh houses for Bihar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_centre_approves_over_11_lakh_houses_for_bihar_under_awas_yojana_cm_choudhary_thanks_pm_modi_banner_b9250752_ea8e_4962_bbd1_4c92f1ef4de7_461b645797.jpeg Centre approves 11,18,937 permanent houses for Bihar under PM Awas Yojana. CM Samrat Choudhary thanks PM Modi; rural poor families to be the primary beneficiaries. PM Awas Yojana: Centre approves 11.18 lakh houses for Bihar 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pm-vishwakarma-yojana-targets-chamoli-artisans Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:01:33+05:30 CM Office: PM Vishwakarma Yojana reshaping Chamoli's artisans https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_office_pm_vishwakarma_yojana_reshaping_chamolis_artisans_bde9d8c4_2671_4f22_afd2_d897f2ae55f8_a6cec49a29.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Office says PM Vishwakarma Yojana is linking Chamoli's traditional artisans and women with modern skills and self-employment routes. CM Office: PM Vishwakarma Yojana reshaping Chamoli's artisans 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/naidu-pitches-bullet-train-for-south-india Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:01:01+05:30 Chandrababu Naidu pitches bullet train link for Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chandrababu_naidu_proposes_bullet_train_corridor_connecting_andhra_karnataka_tn_banner_27b3f3e4_9929_4762_9462_4a9569d4f20d_ec191b84e5.jpeg Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu proposed a bullet train corridor linking Andhra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu at the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on 20 August. Chandrababu Naidu pitches bullet train link for Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/uttarakhand-15000-pmay-homes-by-dec Nation Press en 2026-08-20T17:00:38+05:30 CM Dhami Pushes PMAY-Urban: 15,000+ Homes by December https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_pushes_pmay_urban_15000_homes_by_december_952e5fdc_0bcf_4a66_824d_d176d02b4af4_9ac445018c.jpeg Uttarakhand's CM Dhami government sets a 30 September deadline for pending PMAY-U projects, targeting handover of 15,496 homes by December 2026. CM Dhami Pushes PMAY-Urban: 15,000+ Homes by December 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-opens-blood-unit-in-champawat Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:59:20+05:30 CM Dhami inaugurates blood unit at Champawat district hospital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_inaugurates_blood_unit_at_champawat_district_hospital_a8e03f7e_b54d_487e_a459_f54cd0cde85b_40d2d182c7.jpeg A Blood Component Separation Unit costing Rs 50 lakh was inaugurated at District Hospital Champawat on 20 August 2026, the first such facility in the district. CM Dhami inaugurates blood unit at Champawat district hospital 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-vows-to-end-youth-migration Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:58:10+05:30 CM Dhami: No Uttarakhand Youth Should Migrate for Jobs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_no_uttarakhand_youth_should_migrate_for_jobs_d9e97303_7876_4cc7_b743_a2739c1b7a31_2a75c1b565.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 20 Aug 2026 pledged that Uttarakhand's government aims to end youth out-migration by creating local employment opportunities. CM Dhami: No Uttarakhand Youth Should Migrate for Jobs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sam-curran-out-for-season-after-groin-surgery Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:57:00+05:30 Sam Curran ruled out of England home season after groin surgery https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_england_all_rounder_sam_curran_out_for_rest_of_home_season_after_groin_surgery_banner_463a606a_6c9a_4186_a210_e68d609ccb2c_1de400fbf2.jpeg Sam Curran ruled out for England's home season after groin surgery, ending his Test comeback bid against Pakistan. Will Jacks also sidelined after appendix operation. Sam Curran ruled out of England home season after groin surgery 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/uttarakhand-sets-up-heoc-in-dehradun Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:56:56+05:30 Uttarakhand launches HEOC at Dehradun health directorate https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_uttarakhand_launches_heoc_at_dehradun_health_directorate_a5b21bcb_1f45_4243_831d_516871a72201_9f6999671c.jpeg Uttarakhand's CMO announced a Health Emergency Operation Centre at the Dehradun health directorate to coordinate responses to disasters, epidemics, and health crises. Uttarakhand launches HEOC at Dehradun health directorate 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-uttarakhand-salutes-himavant-kavi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:56:03+05:30 Uttarakhand CMO pays tribute to 'Himavant Kavi' Chandra Kunwar Bartwal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_uttarakhand_cmo_pays_tribute_to_himavant_kavi_chandra_kunwar_bartwal_2c8209f2_6147_4874_ad4c_7c221331d22b_aae74866b0.jpeg The Uttarakhand CMO honoured 'Himavant Kavi' Chandra Kunwar Bartwal on his birth anniversary, saluting the Himalayan poet's legacy in Hindi and Garhwali literature. Uttarakhand CMO pays tribute to 'Himavant Kavi' Chandra Kunwar Bartwal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladeshs-first-contested-presidential-vote-in-35-years Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:54:29+05:30 Bangladesh Presidential election 2026: BNP's Mirza Fakhrul faces Jamaat-led alliance in first contested vote in 35 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bnp_nominee_faces_jamaat_led_alliance_as_bangladesh_presidential_election_begins_banner_1c0da0e7_052f_43f0_80f4_eddb4a3ed110_d14cd4b4fb.jpeg Bangladesh's Presidential election began on 20 August in Dhaka, with BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir facing Jamaat-led alliance's Oli Ahmed — the first contested presidential vote since 1991. Bangladesh Presidential election 2026: BNP's Mirza Fakhrul faces Jamaat-led alliance in first contested vote in 35 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-releases-bastar-safar-part-2 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:53:25+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO releases 'Safar' Part 2 on Bastar's transformation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cmo_releases_safar_part_2_on_bastars_transformation_c83b13c9_5c1a_427c_bd6e_c245c60b6c6c_a9fde23fce.jpeg Chhattisgarh CMO released 'Safar' Part 2 on 20 August 2026, a video series framing Bastar's shift from Maoist insurgency to development and governance. Chhattisgarh CMO releases 'Safar' Part 2 on Bastar's transformation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihan-didiyas-craft-paddy-seed-rakhis Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:52:13+05:30 Chhattisgarh CM Sai's Govt Backs Bihan Didi Rakhi Craft https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cm_sais_govt_backs_bihan_didi_rakhi_craft_b0611c3a_6964_4939_89b9_7bafeae59809_9266d69974.jpeg Chhattisgarh CMO highlights Bihan SHG women making paddy-seed rakhis ahead of Raksha Bandhan, earning extra income under the Vocal for Local initiative. Chhattisgarh CM Sai's Govt Backs Bihan Didi Rakhi Craft 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhattisgarh-vows-river-revival-at-srot-mahotsav Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:50:29+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO pledges river revival push at Srot Mahotsav 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_chhattisgarh_cmo_pledges_river_revival_push_at_srot_mahotsav_2026_f355f1d5_7041_4889_9472_aebc936f1094_8987f7d3f7.jpeg At Srot Mahotsav 2026, the Chhattisgarh CMO committed to scientific river mapping, rejuvenation, watershed management, and groundwater conservation through partnerships with Pune and Bengaluru institutions. Chhattisgarh CMO pledges river revival push at Srot Mahotsav 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/nrai-hails-four-shooters-at-national-sports-awards Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:49:11+05:30 National Sports Awards 2025: NRAI hails Akhil, Dhanush, Rudransh and Neha on Arjuna, Dronacharya honours https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_nrai_congratulates_akhil_dhanush_rudransh_and_neha_on_national_sports_awards_honour_banner_a6d7d0f8_b214_4cab_a581_87ef26602e8a_0eda89daab.jpeg NRAI congratulates Akhil Sheoran, Dhanush Srikanth, Rudransh Khandelwal (Arjuna Award) and coach Neha Nandkumar Chavan (Dronacharya Award) at National Sports Awards 2025. National Sports Awards 2025: NRAI hails Akhil, Dhanush, Rudransh and Neha on Arjuna, Dronacharya honours 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-meets-raipur-shaktis-at-teen Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:49:09+05:30 CM Sai meets Raipur's 14-year-old Mission ShaktiSAT selectee https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_meets_raipurs_14_year_old_mission_shaktisat_selectee_43217877_c6b5_463c_a189_75abbbf34564_168a551a27.jpeg CM Vishnu Dev Sai met 14-year-old Raipur student Mahima Rajput, selected for Mission ShaktiSAT, at Raipur Nivas on 20 August 2026. CM Sai meets Raipur's 14-year-old Mission ShaktiSAT selectee 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhattisgarh-cmo-renewable-energy-day-call Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:48:02+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO calls for renewable energy pledge on Indian Renewable Energy Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cmo_calls_for_renewable_energy_pledge_on_indian_renewable_energy_day_c0cd46e4_0108_4c64_bf1a_9136b03d8d26_40d3632110.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh marked Indian Renewable Energy Day on 20 August by calling on citizens to adopt clean energy and support an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Chhattisgarh CMO calls for renewable energy pledge on Indian Renewable Energy Day 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/abvp-sfi-clash-rocks-jadavpur-university Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:44:46+05:30 Jadavpur University clashes: V-C hints at police outpost after ABVP-SFI clash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tension_in_kolkatas_jadavpur_university_after_abvp_sfi_clashes_v_c_hints_at_police_outpost_banner_470db9cb_46fa_4c24_a9ff_64412ec72c0f_20b3a4a5bf.jpeg Clashes between ABVP and SFI at Jadavpur University prompt V-C Chiranjib Bhattacharya to hint at a permanent police outpost; 11 named in FIR on 20 August. Jadavpur University clashes: V-C hints at police outpost after ABVP-SFI clash 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-japan-sign-maritime-security-pact Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:44:19+05:30 India-Japan defence ministers sign maritime pact, deepen Indo-Pacific ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_japan_reaffirm_commitment_to_deepen_bilateral_defence_cooperation_banner_9acfc084_0f00_4837_8cce_7aa20a1b3788_1b7c80e510.jpeg India and Japan signed a Maritime Security Cooperation pact on 20 August as Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi met in New Delhi, deepening Indo-Pacific ties. India-Japan defence ministers sign maritime pact, deepen Indo-Pacific ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-hc-stays-jpsc-jssc-appointment-cancellations Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:43:28+05:30 Jharkhand HC stays Soren govt's order cancelling JPSC-JSSC appointments https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jharkhand_high_court_stays_soren_govts_order_revoking_jpsc_jssc_appointments_banner_66f7f54f_1e0e_4ea6_a23e_6ff4104cafb1_f663559ec6.jpeg Jharkhand High Court stays Soren government's cancellation of JPSC and JSSC appointments, relieving thousands of selected candidates who had already joined service. Jharkhand HC stays Soren govt's order cancelling JPSC-JSSC appointments 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/mission-karmayogi-health-conference-kicks-off Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:43:20+05:30 Mission Karmayogi national conference 2025: MoHFW strengthens health sector capacity building https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_opens_national_mission_karmayogi_conference_to_strengthen_capacity_building_banner_b2ea38ae_656a_4a99_872a_3fbe63c168b8_f02213f578.jpeg MoHFW launches two-day Mission Karmayogi national conference on 20 August in New Delhi, targeting health sector MDOs to drive competency-based capacity building. Over 21,927 enrolments recorded. Mission Karmayogi national conference 2025: MoHFW strengthens health sector capacity building 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kajal-sheikh-quits-birbhum-zp-ahead-of-no-trust-vote Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:41:54+05:30 Kajal Sheikh resigns as Birbhum Zilla Parishad chief ahead of no-trust vote https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trinamool_mla_kajal_sheikh_quits_as_birbhum_zilla_parishad_president_ahead_of_no_trust_motion_banner_b2449454_fa89_4dbc_a14d_2d15564fe374_e823a55991.jpeg Trinamool MLA Kajal Sheikh resigned as Birbhum Zilla Parishad president on 20 August, a day before a no-confidence vote moved by 19 TMC members over alleged prolonged absence from office. Kajal Sheikh resigns as Birbhum Zilla Parishad chief ahead of no-trust vote 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-slams-congress-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:41:12+05:30 BJP attacks Congress over Vande Mataram two-stanza practice https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_how_can_sonia_rahul_know_significance_of_vande_mataram_bjp_banner_c19f7c59_8724_4f28_8e38_009adcf17a4e_e67d4825fa.jpeg BJP attacks Congress over its CWC decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, with ministers questioning the Gandhi family's respect for the national song. BJP attacks Congress over Vande Mataram two-stanza practice 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jagan-dares-naidu-cbi-probe-dsc-and-group-i Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:39:03+05:30 Jagan dares Chandrababu: CBI probe both DSC 2025 and Group I exams https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jagan_challenges_andhra_cm_chandrababu_for_cbi_probe_in_both_dsc_group_i_exams_banner_9a08a192_09e0_4aad_a601_c4aadf951a84_a33f4b6a07.jpeg YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy challenges Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to order CBI inquiry into DSC 2025 and APPSC Group I exams, citing paper leak and sports quota irregularities. Jagan dares Chandrababu: CBI probe both DSC 2025 and Group I exams 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rajput-rss-panel-row-an-absurd-protest Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:36:37+05:30 NCERT ex-Director Rajput calls RSS panel row an 'absurd protest', defends textbook process https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_absurd_protest_no_relevance_ncerts_former_director_j_s_rajput_dismisses_criticism_over_inclusion_of_rss_linked_members_in_panel_ians_interview_banner_003beb30_ce5c_451a_a094_354d64199e04_f3092384ce.jpeg NCERT ex-Director J.S. Rajput calls criticism over RSS-linked textbook panel members an 'absurd protest', saying academic merit — not affiliation — must guide textbook development. NCERT ex-Director Rajput calls RSS panel row an 'absurd protest', defends textbook process 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/dhruv-tanisha-out-india-blanked-in-mixed-doubles Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:30:15+05:30 BWF World Championships: Dhruv-Tanisha exit in Round of 16, India blanked in mixed doubles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_dhruv_tanishas_campaign_ends_in_pre_quarters_banner_b5551017_d646_4f4c_8219_85fe539e32fe_e770b5c87e.jpeg Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto exit BWF World Championships 2025 in Round of 16, beaten 21-11, 21-11 by China's Chen Fang and Guo Xinwa. India has no mixed doubles pair left. BWF World Championships: Dhruv-Tanisha exit in Round of 16, India blanked in mixed doubles 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sail-backs-mines-amendment-act-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:29:02+05:30 SAIL backs Mines Amendment Act 2026, sees mining viability boost https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sail_welcomes_mines_and_minerals_amendment_act_says_reform_will_boost_mining_viability_banner_0d5586bb_e35d_4d94_87cc_601914410bcd_61f84d5c05.jpeg SAIL welcomes Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2026, notified on 17 August, saying it boosts mining viability, resolves retrospective levies, and strengthens iron ore supply. SAIL backs Mines Amendment Act 2026, sees mining viability boost 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dot-enforces-9-sim-cap-on-telcos-from-aug-24 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:27:15+05:30 DoT caps SIM cards at 9 per customer, telcos must comply from August 24 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_dont_cross_upper_limit_of_9_sims_per_customer_govt_tells_telcos_banner_b1a60503_8071_4045_9039_1a3201822955_a2d04f17d2.jpeg DoT orders telcos to enforce the 9-SIM-per-customer cap from August 24, 2026, using its Digital Intelligence Platform to flag subscribers who have hit the limit. DoT caps SIM cards at 9 per customer, telcos must comply from August 24 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-visits-family-slain-hajipur-contractor Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:26:38+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav visits Hajipur family of slain contractor Ramnaresh Rai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tejashwi_yadav_visits_hajipur_family_of_slain_contractor_ramnaresh_rai_e343de0a_a309_491c_980d_4b65385229f4_4cda611d43.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav visited the family of slain contractor Ramnaresh Rai in Hajipur's Dighi village on August 20, a week after Rai was shot dead. Tejashwi Yadav visits Hajipur family of slain contractor Ramnaresh Rai 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-heads-to-madhubani-over-custody-death Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:25:45+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav heads to Madhubani over Roshan Yadav custodial death https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tejashwi_yadav_heads_to_madhubani_over_roshan_yadav_custodial_death_0e15506b_4d48_4e75_bcbd_642c22204606_7bc9571d3b.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav is travelling to Madhubani on 20 August 2026 to protest the alleged custodial killing of Roshan Yadav by Bihar Police. Tejashwi Yadav heads to Madhubani over Roshan Yadav custodial death 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-tributes-rajiv-gandhi-tech-legacy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:24:41+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tejashwi_yadav_pays_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_17b7d522_b886_4a4f_9e8d_1a1cba3c5f88_e08d29ffea.jpeg RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting Gandhi's contributions to India's IT and telecom sectors. Tejashwi Yadav pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-targets-bjp-with-100-scam-list Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:23:36+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav lists 100+ scams, calls BJP offices hubs of corruption https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_tejashwi_yadav_lists_100_scams_calls_bjp_offices_hubs_of_corruption_7fea7c64_12ad_4cad_b2f1_9cbaf0c5b070_afb513d1bb.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav posted a list of 100+ alleged scams on 20 August 2026, calling BJP offices the address of corruption, crime, and communal violence in Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav lists 100+ scams, calls BJP offices hubs of corruption 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/urvashi-and-ektas-london-memories-go-viral Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:22:19+05:30 Urvashi Dholakia's London trip with Ekta Kapoor: 'Paving the way for many more' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_urvashi_dholakia_shares_london_memories_with_ekta_kapoor_we_are_paving_the_way_for_many_more_banner_8ea87526_187b_4824_8164_75cc2a18ada5_c3150be53a.jpeg Urvashi Dholakia shares London trip moments with Ekta Kapoor on Instagram, celebrating a friendship rooted in their 'Kasautii Zindagi Kay' collaboration since 2000. Urvashi Dholakia's London trip with Ekta Kapoor: 'Paving the way for many more' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/priyanka-hails-sonia-gandhi-memoir Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:22:18+05:30 Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Sonia Gandhi's memoir on Rajiv's birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_priyanka_gandhi_pays_tribute_to_sonia_gandhis_memoir_on_rajivs_birthday_da8aaf84_6670_490f_a394_f2bd33881e94_a96cad95b4.jpeg Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised Sonia Gandhi's memoir as 'one of the greatest love stories of our time' on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary, 20 August 2026. Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Sonia Gandhi's memoir on Rajiv's birthday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-leads-rajiv-gandhi-tribute-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:21:20+05:30 Rahul Gandhi leads 'Hara Bhara Swaraj' tribute to Rajiv Gandhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rahul_gandhi_leads_hara_bhara_swaraj_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhi_ff05dfbd_1063_4413_87ea_d62b1694cf10_98656151eb.jpeg Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a live address by Rahul Gandhi at 'Hara Bhara Swaraj', a Congress tribute to Rajiv Gandhi's vision, held at Jawahar Bhawan, New Delhi on August 20. Rahul Gandhi leads 'Hara Bhara Swaraj' tribute to Rajiv Gandhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/meenakshi-seshadri-on-saas-bahu-in-cinema Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:20:18+05:30 Meenakshi Seshadri on saas-bahu portrayals: 'Ghar Ho To Aisa' revisited https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_meenakshi_seshadri_says_films_have_often_shown_mother_in_law_daughter_in_law_relationships_in_a_negative_light_banner_4b5cfabb_59e4_4b6e_94ff_f66bcc2c0ba4_fb38b38543.jpeg Meenakshi Seshadri revisits her 1990 film Ghar Ho To Aisa, reflecting on how Indian cinema has long portrayed the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law bond negatively. Meenakshi Seshadri on saas-bahu portrayals: 'Ghar Ho To Aisa' revisited 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/hdfc-investright-nav-glitch-shows-70percent-loss Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:20:04+05:30 HDFC Securities InvestRight NAV glitch shows losses up to 70%25; firm blames data provider https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mutual_fund_nav_glitch_on_hdfc_securities_investright_shows_losses_up_to_70_pc_firm_responds_lead_banner_dfb8cc1e_dd9b_42b9_a2ce_3fa4e77de6c0_aa6778d669.jpeg HDFC Securities' InvestRight platform displayed NAV errors on 20 August, showing portfolio losses up to 70%25. The firm confirmed it was a data provider glitch with no impact on actual holdings. HDFC Securities InvestRight NAV glitch shows losses up to 70%25; firm blames data provider 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-congress-launches-dastak-campaign-targets-bjp Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:19:48+05:30 Congress MP targets BJP govt over inflation, education; 'Dastak' campaign set https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_congress_targets_mp_govt_over_inflation_education_announces_campaigns_banner_99541ce4_0a9e_472c_a4b4_f18692b2b556_92f936e973.jpeg MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari targets BJP govt over inflation and education in Bhopal, announces 'Dastak' school campaign and 8-day ultimatum to CM Mohan Yadav. Congress MP targets BJP govt over inflation, education; 'Dastak' campaign set 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-welcomes-sonia-gandhi-memoir-with-a-rider Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:16:32+05:30 Sonia Gandhi memoir 'Belonging' draws BJP welcome — with conditions https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sonia_gandhis_upcoming_memoir_hailed_by_bjp_with_a_rider_banner_ac6e7f95_7623_46aa_bdf7_abd5cfde63f7_e184652cb6.jpeg Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', out 10 November, draws BJP congratulations with a demand for candid truths about the UPA era. Sonia Gandhi memoir 'Belonging' draws BJP welcome — with conditions 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chandrababu-at-south-zonal-council-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:15:59+05:30 CM Chandrababu at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_chandrababu_at_31st_southern_zonal_council_meet_in_mahabalipuram_f4f34844_52fa_4abc_a970_e3a4987153d4_12dfa7c785.jpeg CM Chandrababu Naidu attended the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on 20 August 2026, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. CM Chandrababu at 31st Southern Zonal Council Meet in Mahabalipuram 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/keralas-political-wheel-chandy-cleared-vijayan-probed Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:15:10+05:30 Chandy's solar scam clearance vs Vijayan's ED crisis: Kerala's political wheel turns https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_when_power_turns_chandys_solar_controversy_and_vijayans_ed_confrontation_now_banner_c4706ea2_f238_43b4_ad04_55180678babe_4797de33a2.jpeg Kerala's political wheel turns: Oommen Chandy was cleared after years under the solar scam cloud. Now Pinarayi Vijayan faces an ED probe over daughter Veena Vijayan's alleged hawala transactions. Chandy's solar scam clearance vs Vijayan's ED crisis: Kerala's political wheel turns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-opens-blood-unit-in-champawat Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:14:54+05:30 CM Dhami Launches Blood Component Unit in Champawat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_launches_blood_component_unit_in_champawat_83620feb_423f_4d6a_a576_fca77c1280bb_d58f3e5d3c.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a Blood Component Separation Unit at Champawat District Hospital on 20 August 2026, enabling local supply of Packed RBC, Plasma, and Platelets. CM Dhami Launches Blood Component Unit in Champawat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-slams-congress-over-vande-mataram-two-stanza-decision Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:13:50+05:30 CM Dhami slams Congress over Vande Mataram 'two-stanza' decision https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_two_stanza_decision_612d94f9_6d6d_4fcf_9133_1c8454bb476e_387ff08fd5.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami accused Congress of appeasement politics after its Working Committee reportedly decided to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. CM Dhami slams Congress over Vande Mataram 'two-stanza' decision 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/seema-sajdeh-sohail-likes-his-comfort-zone Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:13:30+05:30 Seema Sajdeh on Sohail Khan: 'He likes his comfort zone' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_sohail_khans_ex_wife_seema_says_actor_likes_his_comfort_zone_banner_b19ad3a9_c09e_471a_8b1d_0d01f88117b6_6c42051f9a.jpeg Seema Sajdeh opens up about ex-husband Sohail Khan's private nature and her post-divorce life on 'Double Date', saying 'I'm very happy by myself.' Seema Sajdeh on Sohail Khan: 'He likes his comfort zone' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/simmons-australia-will-hit-back-harder-in-mackay Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:13:27+05:30 Simmons warns Bangladesh: Australia will come harder in second Test at Mackay https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_australia_will_come_harder_in_second_test_warns_bangladesh_head_coach_simmons_banner_1784e783_f0c6_444d_9598_94eb5f83ea86_c8b8876638.jpeg Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons warns his squad that Australia will come harder in the second Test at Mackay after Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket win in Darwin. Simmons warns Bangladesh: Australia will come harder in second Test at Mackay 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-greets-state-on-satum-aathum Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:12:27+05:30 CM Dhami greets Uttarakhand on Satum-Aathum festival https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_greets_uttarakhand_on_satum_aathum_festival_e251d52a_5c97_4570_9780_74fd3fefb8a1_c152c65ce2.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted Uttarakhand residents on the folk festival Satum-Aathum, praying to Maa Gaura and Bhagwan Maheshwar for prosperity. CM Dhami greets Uttarakhand on Satum-Aathum festival 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-salutes-himalayan-poet-bartwal Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:11:29+05:30 CM Dhami pays tribute to Himalayan poet Chandra Kunwar Bartwal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_pays_tribute_to_himalayan_poet_chandra_kunwar_bartwal_15cef6c1_0cdd_4666_b343_a098923c3708_afacb537ab.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to Himalayan poet Chandra Kunwar Bartwal on his birth anniversary on 20 August 2026. CM Dhami pays tribute to Himalayan poet Chandra Kunwar Bartwal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-promotes-kamleshwar-mahadev-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:10:33+05:30 CM Dhami Spotlights Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in Pauri Garhwal This Shravan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_spotlights_kamleshwar_mahadev_temple_in_pauri_garhwal_this_shravan_17e2279a_4931_41ea_8aec_bbced15619e9_0afa52abc3.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami spotlights the ancient Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, urging pilgrims to visit during the holy Shravan month. CM Dhami Spotlights Kamleshwar Mahadev Temple in Pauri Garhwal This Shravan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-flags-solar-schemes-on-energy-day Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:09:27+05:30 CM Dhami Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Flags Solar Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_marks_akshay_urja_diwas_flags_solar_push_5b6383c5_5b74_40a3_bcc0_dc5ccb93e3e6_9f48c243d7.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami marked Akshay Urja Diwas on Aug 20 by highlighting PM Surya Ghar Yojana and Uttarakhand's solar self-employment scheme. CM Dhami Marks Akshay Urja Diwas, Flags Solar Push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saha-wishes-ex-speaker-ratan-chakraborty Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:08:12+05:30 CM Manik Saha Wishes Former Tripura Speaker Ratan Chakraborty https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_manik_saha_wishes_former_tripura_speaker_ratan_chakraborty_4fb9441b_4eba_42c9_9164_9d361dc60b39_3e88411216.jpeg Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha wished former Assembly Speaker and MLA Ratan Chakraborty on his birthday, invoking Maa Tripurasundari's blessings. CM Manik Saha Wishes Former Tripura Speaker Ratan Chakraborty 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sensex-jumps-628-nifty-snaps-7-day-slide Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:04:12+05:30 Sensex surges 628 points, Nifty ends 7-session losing streak on 20 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sensex_nifty_snap_losing_streak_as_realty_private_bank_and_it_stocks_rally_banner_d0980825_3c17_4dbc_becd_78e1df208ba1_066f855116.jpeg Sensex surges 628 points to 77,537 and Nifty ends a 7-session losing streak on 20 August, led by realty, private banking, and IT stocks. Key support at 24,000. Sensex surges 628 points, Nifty ends 7-session losing streak on 20 August 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ncert-panel-row-rss-abvp-links-alleged Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:00:58+05:30 NCERT political science panel row: Opposition alleges RSS-ABVP influence in Class 11-12 textbooks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_row_over_ncert_textbook_panel_opposition_accuses_govt_of_playing_with_future_of_the_nation_banner_17042b92_8601_45a0_9e43_6ffb099f8048_9d71cbedfe.jpeg NCERT reconstitutes Class 11-12 political science textbook panel; Opposition alleges RSS-ABVP links among the 20 members notified on 14 August. NCERT political science panel row: Opposition alleges RSS-ABVP influence in Class 11-12 textbooks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/lucknow-sbi-man-kills-wife-sister-self Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:00:55+05:30 Lucknow SBI employee shoots wife, kills sister, dies by suicide https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_lucknow_horror_sbi_employee_kills_estranged_wife_sister_before_committing_suicide_banner_f5dcfee0_f61e_4e19_8768_6227080b3f1a_c186380574.jpeg SBI employee Manas Vajpayee allegedly shot dead estranged wife Divya Mishra in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on 20 August, then killed his sister and died by suicide. Three firearms recovered. Lucknow SBI employee shoots wife, kills sister, dies by suicide 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shah-blasts-congress-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T16:00:33+05:30 Amit Shah slams Congress over CWC's 2-stanza Vande Mataram decision https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_under_rahul_cong_vigorously_pursuing_appeasement_politics_amit_shah_on_cwcs_2_para_vande_mataram_banner_008a5612_2c93_4943_bfd0_ddabee6ad49c_23bf2820e1.jpeg Amit Shah attacks Congress over CWC's decision to sing only 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram, calling it 'anti-national' and likening it to the 1937 move that he says fuelled Partition. Amit Shah slams Congress over CWC's 2-stanza Vande Mataram decision 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/santoshi-social-media-reviews-disturbing Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:53:54+05:30 Rajkumar Santoshi on social media reviews: 'Sometimes very disturbing' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_rajkumar_santoshi_on_the_impact_of_social_media_reviews_sometimes_it_can_be_very_disturbing_banner_f8539183_7c81_43a5_9a4a_0e19faad21bb_b200cd7aac.jpeg Rajkumar Santoshi calls social media reviews 'very disturbing' yet unavoidable, speaking on the release of Partition drama 'Batwara 1947' backed by Aamir Khan Productions. Rajkumar Santoshi on social media reviews: 'Sometimes very disturbing' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-calls-aiyar-rahuls-puppet-in-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:52:46+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Giriraj Singh calls Mani Shankar Aiyar Rahul's 'puppet' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mani_shankar_welcomes_cwc_resolution_on_vande_mataram_giriraj_singh_takes_puppet_jibe_banner_fc016b48_4cce_4348_84f7_9b682762e4ea_364d6f48c5.jpeg Vande Mataram row: Union Minister Giriraj Singh calls Mani Shankar Aiyar a 'puppet' of Rahul Gandhi after CWC reaffirms two-stanza tradition rooted in a 1937 decision. Vande Mataram row: Giriraj Singh calls Mani Shankar Aiyar Rahul's 'puppet' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/icc-clears-gaddafi-stadium-demerit-point Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:48:03+05:30 ICC rescinds Gaddafi Stadium demerit point after pitch appeal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_icc_rescinds_demerit_point_imposed_on_gaddafi_stadium_after_pitch_rating_appeal_banner_b087ba90_09dc_4328_b187_6fef6adf54fa_6be3290945.jpeg ICC appeals panel rescinds Gaddafi Stadium's demerit point on 20 August, ruling the Lahore pitch did not meet 'Unsatisfactory' criteria. Canada's Maple Leaf Ground retains 3 points. ICC rescinds Gaddafi Stadium demerit point after pitch appeal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pradhan-attacks-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:47:06+05:30 Pradhan Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Retreat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pradhan_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_retreat_3d61c934_55e5_4cf6_9cee_6edea1cc506b_5b5f6f03b6.jpeg Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Congress of repeating its 1937 'appeasement' by retreating from the full Vande Mataram at a Working Committee session. Pradhan Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Retreat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/navy-hunts-7-missing-andhra-fishermen Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:47:05+05:30 Navy, Coast Guard hunt for 7 missing Andhra fishermen in Bay of Bengal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_massive_search_operation_by_navy_coast_guard_for_seven_missing_andhra_fishermen_banner_89a288a3_5a55_46d4_a6e3_6a3bd757b781_06ff20c075.jpeg Navy and Coast Guard search the Bay of Bengal for 7 missing Andhra Pradesh fishermen, missing since August 3. Two Dornier aircraft, a helicopter, and 7 boats deployed. Navy, Coast Guard hunt for 7 missing Andhra fishermen in Bay of Bengal 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/alibaba-ai-cloud-revenue-surges-45-percent Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:46:24+05:30 Alibaba AI cloud revenue surges 45%25 in June quarter, beats profit estimates https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_alibabas_ai_cloud_growth_surge_drives_earnings_despite_soaring_tech_spending_5f311115_3634_4b23_ad63_b23dc9655cc1_4dd76be05c.jpeg Alibaba AI cloud revenue jumps 45%25 in June 2026 quarter, with AI product revenue at 12.4 billion yuan for a 12th straight triple-digit growth quarter. Alibaba AI cloud revenue surges 45%25 in June quarter, beats profit estimates 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jalpaiguri-teacher-held-for-making-brown-sugar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:46:22+05:30 Jalpaiguri school teacher arrested for making brown sugar at home; buyer also held https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jalpaiguri_police_arrest_schoolteacher_for_making_drugs_at_home_suspected_buyer_held_banner_29f52bac_bf28_4f64_a256_8257e4907255_ad5aed776b.jpeg Jalpaiguri police arrested government teacher Ranjit Sikdar for allegedly running a brown sugar manufacturing unit at home. Suspected buyer Dheeraj Mahato also held; ₹8.39 lakh cash seized. Jalpaiguri school teacher arrested for making brown sugar at home; buyer also held 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-vs-congress-who-failed-students-in-parliament Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:46:13+05:30 BJP fires back at Congress 'back foot' claim, cites NTA overhaul and Parliament offer https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_we_wanted_parliament_debate_on_students_issues_where_was_cong_bjp_hits_back_at_back_foot_remark_banner_4d0aab3b_66da_49df_a15a_316f0e984ac5_153e7a73c3.jpeg BJP fires back at Congress 'back foot' claim on student issues, saying the Opposition blocked Parliament debate and citing the NTA overhaul as proof of government action. BJP fires back at Congress 'back foot' claim, cites NTA overhaul and Parliament offer 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pradhan-launches-the-bharat-model Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:45:33+05:30 Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 'The Bharat Model' Book https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dharmendra_pradhan_launches_the_bharat_model_book_6bd364eb_4cc2_4ebe_9bf4_de902981d439_db1586b8b0.jpeg Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched 'The Bharat Model' by Delhi University student Shrikrushna Ranjan Patra on August 20, 2026. Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 'The Bharat Model' Book 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/parag-grew-up-loving-man-utd-idolised-ronaldo Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:40:00+05:30 Riyan Parag on Manchester United, Ronaldo, and his Premier League picks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_grew_up_watching_manchester_united_really_admired_ronaldo_riyan_parag_banner_efbff41a_8101_4fce_bcd6_8eec9786ca06_1b50ff6995.jpeg Riyan Parag names Manchester United as his Premier League club, credits Cristiano Ronaldo as his biggest football idol, and backs Cole Palmer to top the scoring charts in 2026-27. Riyan Parag on Manchester United, Ronaldo, and his Premier League picks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-ev-market-doubles-with-102percent-surge-in-q2 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:39:52+05:30 India's passenger EV market doubles with 102%25 surge in Q2 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indias_passenger_ev_market_surges_102_pc_in_q2_banner_47d65324_b58f_4e04_9463_529dda55eabc_600019d0c5.jpeg India's electric passenger vehicle market surged 102%25 YoY in Q2 2026, outpacing the broader market's 26%25 growth. EVs forecast to hit 7–8%25 of PV market by end-2026. India's passenger EV market doubles with 102%25 surge in Q2 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-slams-congress-over-vande-mataram-absence Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:37:45+05:30 Rajasthan BJP ministers slam Congress over Vande Mataram absence in Assembly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_ministers_criticise_cong_for_staying_absent_during_vande_mataram_rendition_in_assembly_banner_1aa90999_a95b_4aeb_a34b_5ac64b25cfcb_7efe5c8e42.jpeg Rajasthan BJP ministers criticise Congress for skipping Vande Mataram rendition on monsoon session's opening day, alleging appeasement politics and disregard for democratic traditions. Rajasthan BJP ministers slam Congress over Vande Mataram absence in Assembly 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/premier-league-202627-arsenal-defend-three-clubs-return Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:37:34+05:30 Premier League 2026/27: Arsenal's title defence, three promoted clubs and key stats https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_premier_league_arsenals_title_defence_new_arrivals_all_you_need_to_know_ahead_of_new_season_banner_243820df_3dd1_45d9_ad18_66c461898ad2_d03f38aa93.jpeg Premier League 2026/27 begins with Arsenal defending their first title since 2003/04, three clubs promoted, and a record nine English clubs in Europe. Premier League 2026/27: Arsenal's title defence, three promoted clubs and key stats 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/salman-khan-integral-to-bigg-boss-narrator Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:29:05+05:30 Salman Khan 'integral' to Bigg Boss, says narrator Vijay Vikram Singh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vijay_vikram_singh_says_salman_khan_is_integral_to_bigg_boss_very_difficult_to_imagine_the_show_without_him_banner_ce351c06_7bb6_4afc_bafa_c578bb4fa024_ca917994e6.jpeg Narrator Vijay Vikram Singh calls Salman Khan 'integral' to Bigg Boss, saying it's very difficult to imagine the show without him as host returns for Season 18. Salman Khan 'integral' to Bigg Boss, says narrator Vijay Vikram Singh 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-rejects-tulu-mondals-arrest-plea Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:28:11+05:30 Calcutta HC rejects Tulu Mondal's plea for protection from arrest in ₹50 crore wealth case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_calcutta_hc_rejects_interim_protection_plea_of_absconding_stone_quarry_owner_tulu_mondal_banner_46b15598_b75a_432a_b8ee_e96c74f394ba_7ed3922dd1.jpeg Calcutta HC rejects Tulu Mondal's plea for arrest protection in a ₹50 crore illegal wealth case; judge compares absconding quarry owner to Ramayana's Meghanad. Calcutta HC rejects Tulu Mondal's plea for protection from arrest in ₹50 crore wealth case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-sit-in-rocks-rajasthan-assembly-day-1 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:27:35+05:30 Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session: Congress sit-in demands Education Minister Madan Dilawar's resignation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_first_day_of_rajasthan_assembly_congress_stages_sit_in_demands_education_ministers_resignation_banner_c350af95_c19a_4cbd_9776_7b76d3d8448c_85660fcd59.jpeg Congress MLAs staged a sit-in outside the Rajasthan Assembly on 20 August, demanding Education Minister Madan Dilawar's resignation over school conditions and media restrictions. Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session: Congress sit-in demands Education Minister Madan Dilawar's resignation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bwf-rules-out-worlds-prize-money-for-now Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:27:23+05:30 BWF World Championships prize money not a priority, says secretary Thomas Lund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_focus_is_on_broadcast_prize_money_for_world_championships_not_in_plans_currently_bwf_secretary_thomas_lund_banner_aacc4803_f21a_4a6c_9e70_a5cb88b6fc78_d619750254.jpeg BWF secretary Thomas Lund says prize money at the World Championships is not a current priority, with broadcast expansion and player brand-building taking centre stage at the New Delhi event. BWF World Championships prize money not a priority, says secretary Thomas Lund 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-strong-south-makes-india-stronger Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:24:14+05:30 Southern states deserve fair funds share, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar at Zonal Council https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_stronger_south_will_make_india_stronger_provide_fair_share_of_funds_says_karnataka_cm_shivakumar_at_southern_zonal_council_meeting_banner_ead6acaa_be92_43e3_85f4_a4e684c55bf3_06441be06d.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar at the 31st Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram demanded fair tax devolution, citing ₹65,000 crore lost under the 15th Finance Commission. Southern states deserve fair funds share, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar at Zonal Council 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/jadeja-on-10-years-of-india-test-cricket Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:18:21+05:30 Jadeja reflects on 10-year India journey after Galle 2017 Test win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_takes_a_lot_of_effort_to_stay_for_long_jadeja_reflects_on_memories_of_galle_2017_win_banner_c439f9ef_f6f1_4e1d_8bfa_723e25e564f3_6723131d80.jpeg Ravindra Jadeja reflects on his 10-year India career after taking 4 wickets in India's 165-run Galle Test win over Sri Lanka. 'It takes a lot of effort,' he said. Jadeja reflects on 10-year India journey after Galle 2017 Test win 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-rld-back-us-envoys-jandk-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:14:05+05:30 Congress, RLD back US envoy Sergio Gor's 'J&K is part of India' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_its_a_good_thing_congress_rld_back_us_ambassador_for_calling_jk_an_important_part_of_india_banner_6f6f7d59_12fb_4150_a798_8cca3ca039a7_5b1895253e.jpeg Congress and RLD welcome US Ambassador Sergio Gor's remark that J&K is 'an important part of India,' as Pakistan summons a US diplomat in protest over the statement. Congress, RLD back US envoy Sergio Gor's 'J&K is part of India' remark 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tirunelveli-preacher-gets-death-for-pocso-crimes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:13:42+05:30 Tirunelveli preacher sentenced to death for POCSO assault on 4 minor girls https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_preacher_sentenced_to_death_for_sexually_assaulting_four_minor_girls_in_tns_tirunelveli_banner_85b895f0_5f55_48c4_87a8_868667990ba7_f160a4f6f1.jpeg Tirunelveli POCSO court sentences preacher S. Abraham, 50, to death for sexually assaulting four minor girls at his prayer hall during the 2022 school vacation. Tirunelveli preacher sentenced to death for POCSO assault on 4 minor girls 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khandu-revives-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:13:31+05:30 CM Pema Khandu Revives Vande Mataram Row, Targets Congress https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_pema_khandu_revives_vande_mataram_row_targets_congress_ab8fe987_d4e2_4878_b5d3_821318ae2968_fa381fd339.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu accused Congress of repeating its 1937 decision to restrict Vande Mataram to two stanzas, calling it political appeasement. CM Pema Khandu Revives Vande Mataram Row, Targets Congress 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/anmi-chief-bond-market-needs-retail-push Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:12:35+05:30 Corporate bond market needs wider retail participation for better liquidity: ANMI chief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_corporate_bond_market_needs_wider_participation_for_better_liquidity_broker_body_chief_banner_ced0df56_a620_44cb_97bb_ae8e072b8db5_7d335f1fff.jpeg Corporate bond market needs wider retail participation to boost liquidity and price discovery, ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff said on 20 August in New Delhi. Corporate bond market needs wider retail participation for better liquidity: ANMI chief 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tawang-marathon-2026-now-open Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:12:13+05:30 CM Pema Khandu Invites Runners to Tawang Marathon 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_pema_khandu_invites_runners_to_tawang_marathon_2026_073afc6a_5337_47aa_a414_a6fc631e48d2_e6ccf6e22a.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has opened registrations for the Tawang Marathon 2026, a high-altitude race above 10,000 feet on 24 October 2026. CM Pema Khandu Invites Runners to Tawang Marathon 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sunidhi-chauhans-kbc-moment-with-big-b Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:11:56+05:30 Sunidhi Chauhan on KBC hot seat: 'A full-circle moment' with Big B https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_for_sunidhi_chauhan_gracing_the_hot_seat_on_kbc_marks_a_full_circle_moment_banner_1e458522_56e6_4589_9744_38b43ef2decc_1c757ad4be.jpeg Sunidhi Chauhan calls her KBC hot seat appearance a full-circle moment, sharing the stage with Amitabh Bachchan and CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on Season 18. Sunidhi Chauhan on KBC hot seat: 'A full-circle moment' with Big B 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tawang-scholar-wins-cmu-fellowship Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:11:17+05:30 CM Pema Khandu Hails Tawang Scholar's CMU Fellowship Win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_pema_khandu_hails_tawang_scholars_cmu_fellowship_win_8207e869_27ae_4164_b283_d7734a565594_8eba4a4037.jpeg Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu congratulates Tawang's Namgyal Lhamo Dolma on winning the Heinz College Fellowship to Carnegie Mellon University, USA. CM Pema Khandu Hails Tawang Scholar's CMU Fellowship Win 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijays-southern-agenda-drugs-economy-federal-rights Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:08:41+05:30 Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at Southern Zonal Council: Drugs, economy, federal rights https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vijay_calls_for_united_southern_strategy_on_drugs_economy_federal_rights_banner_5f33ec50_55dc_46a9_9727_07e577882363_8df2af7b3f.jpeg Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay at the 31st Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram demands drug-free south, Blue Economy push, fiscal federalism reform, and NEET scrapping. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at Southern Zonal Council: Drugs, economy, federal rights 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bwf-chief-lauds-ig-complexs-rapid-revamp Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:01:40+05:30 BWF chief 'super impressed' by IG Sports Complex revamp for World Championships https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_super_impressed_with_amount_of_work_done_in_short_time_bwf_secretary_lauds_ig_sports_complex_revamp_banner_d1029b56_72c9_4aed_bd3d_b742cd653c45_5c7b9ed464.jpeg BWF secretary general Thomas Lund praises the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex's rapid revamp for the World Championships, calling it 'super impressive' after earlier controversies. BWF chief 'super impressed' by IG Sports Complex revamp for World Championships 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sbi-bsbd-cash-withdrawal-fee-indian-rupee15-from-oct-1 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:01:30+05:30 SBI revises BSBD cash withdrawal charges to ₹15 per transaction from Oct 1 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sbi_revises_bsbd_cash_withdrawal_charges_rs_15_per_transaction_applicable_from_oct_1_banner_249d9edd_f770_44b6_a32c_7e7a85994dde_ed1f810011.jpeg SBI revises BSBD cash withdrawal charges to ₹15 plus GST per transaction beyond 4 free monthly withdrawals, effective 1 October. AePS exclusion also removed under new rules. SBI revises BSBD cash withdrawal charges to ₹15 per transaction from Oct 1 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/himanta-meets-modi-on-assam-flood-recovery Nation Press en 2026-08-20T15:00:10+05:30 Assam flood recovery: CM Himanta Sarma meets PM Modi, seeks Centre's support https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_himanta_sarma_meets_pm_modi_discusses_assam_flood_recovery_efforts_banner_4b48d0d1_e6a4_400c_9554_e8756b1a79e5_8372f9ee6a.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met PM Modi on 20 August to discuss flood recovery, reconstruction plans, and the state government's first 100 days of initiatives. Assam flood recovery: CM Himanta Sarma meets PM Modi, seeks Centre's support 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-iran-kabaddi-teams-train-at-sai-sonepat Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:55:14+05:30 India, Iran women's kabaddi teams train together at SAI Sonepat for Asian Games 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_iran_womens_kabaddi_team_trains_together_at_sai_sonepet_ahead_of_asiad_banner_70d58f16_9db5_4af2_9b45_9d5df4629e3d_a5c7e209ae.jpeg Iran women's kabaddi team trains with India at SAI Sonepat in a six-day camp ahead of Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with over 80%25 of Iran's squad new. India, Iran women's kabaddi teams train together at SAI Sonepat for Asian Games 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-iran-womens-kabaddi-prep-at-sai-sonepat Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:55:14+05:30 India, Iran women's kabaddi teams hold joint camp at SAI Sonepat for Asian Games 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_iran_womens_kabaddi_team_trains_together_at_sai_sonepat_ahead_of_asiad_banner_750ce8ad_a4ce_433e_93c6_6f893ede8dfe_f7a3a660c7.jpeg India and Iran women's kabaddi teams completed a six-day joint training camp at SAI Sonepat ahead of Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with both squads gaining vital competitive exposure. India, Iran women's kabaddi teams hold joint camp at SAI Sonepat for Asian Games 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/satheesan-demands-federal-fairness-at-zonal-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:50:56+05:30 Kerala CM Satheesan at Southern Zonal Council: Centre must ease financial burden https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cm_satheesans_federalism_pitch_at_zonal_council_says_kerala_cannot_keep_bearing_burden_banner_08d78d44_0190_4bc4_adfa_748efca3a580_5d41674d6f.jpeg Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan at the 31st Southern Zonal Council raised Ayushman Bharat cost-sharing, coastal erosion, KSRTC tolls, and offshore mining with Home Minister Amit Shah. Kerala CM Satheesan at Southern Zonal Council: Centre must ease financial burden 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-reits-150-mn-sq-ft-eligible-by-2031 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:50:22+05:30 India REITs: 150 mn sq ft set to turn eligible by 2031, sector value may hit $50 bn https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indias_reits_remain_resilient_as_150_mn_sq_ft_set_to_become_eligible_by_2031_banner_50d3ac48_c957_430e_93e3_87e9791f77e3_4abb3163f4.jpeg India REITs resilient as CareEdge Ratings projects 150 mn sq ft to turn eligible by 2031, potentially raising sector asset value from $33 bn to over $50 bn. India REITs: 150 mn sq ft set to turn eligible by 2031, sector value may hit $50 bn 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vaishnaw-410-km-east-coast-rail-upgrade Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:50:15+05:30 Vaishnaw Announces 410 km Multitracking Push on East Coast Rail https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vaishnaw_announces_410_km_multitracking_push_on_east_coast_rail_541ad6be_5c0b_49eb_8c5d_d83864af03fa_c9512abf57.jpeg Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 410 km of multitracking projects across 4 states to expand East Coast Railway freight and passenger capacity. Vaishnaw Announces 410 km Multitracking Push on East Coast Rail 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/openai-backs-zero-data-retention Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:43:48+05:30 OpenAI's Sam Altman Backs Zero Data Retention for Businesses https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_openais_sam_altman_backs_zero_data_retention_for_businesses_e301eb05_b8ec_40ba_9352_7960a8034c17_037b39033c.jpeg OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced zero data retention for frontier models on 20 Aug 2026, strengthening privacy guarantees for enterprise API customers. OpenAI's Sam Altman Backs Zero Data Retention for Businesses 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-teases-freedom-250-grand-prix Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:42:49+05:30 White House Teases Freedom 250 Grand Prix for America's 250th https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_teases_freedom_250_grand_prix_for_americas_250th_43e4158b_3786_4efa_af63_fedd2e050b4a_d75ea3edc7.jpeg The White House announced the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug 20, 2026, teasing the race as part of America's 250th independence anniversary celebrations. White House Teases Freedom 250 Grand Prix for America's 250th 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-ford-brings-lincoln-home-exits-china Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:41:55+05:30 White House Hails Ford's Lincoln Shift to US, Away From China https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_hails_fords_lincoln_shift_to_us_away_from_china_a5dd15e0_b1a7_49cc_8544_57d70f708c9b_6b0c6d23f9.jpeg The White House announced Ford is moving Lincoln production to the US and phasing out China, citing thousands of new American jobs under Trump's reshoring push. White House Hails Ford's Lincoln Shift to US, Away From China 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-us-manufacturing-is-back Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:40:52+05:30 White House Declares American Manufacturing Is Back https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_declares_american_manufacturing_is_back_eadc8297_eb6f_4d82_9e3d_4476865ea5cf_abfbdf7ae4.jpeg The White House declared on August 20, 2026 that American manufacturing is back, citing more Made in America output, jobs, and innovation. White House Declares American Manufacturing Is Back 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-ties-virginia-murder-to-biden-border-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:39:57+05:30 White House Blames Biden-Era Border Release in Virginia Murder Case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_blames_biden_era_border_release_in_virginia_murder_case_8f1be249_0b85_4424_9807_50dce60430e2_4cf81667d3.jpeg The White House blamed Biden-era border release policies after an undocumented Salvadoran man was accused of murdering a Virginia mother near a jogging trail. White House Blames Biden-Era Border Release in Virginia Murder Case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ex-bank-of-india-dgm-jailed-10-yrs-in-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:39:13+05:30 Bank of India ex-DGM, 5 others get 10-year jail in ₹2.39 crore fraud https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ex_bank_of_india_dgm_five_others_jailed_for_10_years_in_2_39_crore_bank_fraud_case_banner_c692c123_2252_4d5a_893a_65d2fe50d95d_c6d502b69c.jpeg A CBI court in Chennai sentenced Bank of India's ex-DGM and 5 others to 10 years in jail for a ₹2.39 crore bank fraud, with fines of ₹2.70 crore imposed. Bank of India ex-DGM, 5 others get 10-year jail in ₹2.39 crore fraud 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-delivers-remarks-with-tech-leaders Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:38:45+05:30 Trump Meets Tech Leaders in White House Remarks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_trump_meets_tech_leaders_in_white_house_remarks_6ee3b184_ab50_412c_b200_06823554608b_b1bd1b44fb.jpeg President Trump delivered remarks with technology leaders at the White House, signalling continued executive engagement with the U.S. tech industry. Trump Meets Tech Leaders in White House Remarks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/hdfc-securities-nav-glitch-shows-71percent-losses Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:33:25+05:30 HDFC Securities mutual fund NAV glitch shows losses of up to 71%25 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hdfc_securities_users_report_mutual_fund_nav_glitch_portfolios_show_losses_of_up_to_70_pc_banner_02612517_3f43_4a76_8435_bdd4441775f1_cb298fe860.jpeg HDFC Securities mutual fund NAV glitch on 20 August showed portfolio losses of up to 71%25 for users. Nippon fund NAVs among those affected; brokerage acknowledged the issue. HDFC Securities mutual fund NAV glitch shows losses of up to 71%25 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnataka-congress-vs-bjp-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:30:59+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Karnataka Congress defends two-stanza stand, BJP hits back https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vande_mataram_row_karnataka_congress_backs_two_stanza_decision_bjp_criticises_move_banner_bcc44f00_5872_4eec_b918_17ecee392b00_1bb076e39b.jpeg Karnataka Congress backs CWC's two-stanza Vande Mataram decision on 20 August; BJP's Arvind Bellad accuses the party of cultural disrespect and lack of patriotism. Vande Mataram row: Karnataka Congress defends two-stanza stand, BJP hits back 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/aadhaar-app-crosses-5-crore-downloads Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:26:57+05:30 Aadhaar app hits 5 crore downloads, 60 lakh mobile updates logged https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aadhaar_app_downloads_cross_5_crore_landmark_banner_1b2cdc0f_ab9b_42db_84c2_88edfb545928_8c24fddc8c.jpeg Aadhaar app crosses 5 crore downloads as IT Ministry reports 60 lakh mobile updates and 200-plus offline verification entities onboarded since January. Aadhaar app hits 5 crore downloads, 60 lakh mobile updates logged 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shazahn-padamsee-drops-debut-single-raatan-kaaliyan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:25:09+05:30 Shazahn Padamsee's debut single 'Raatan Kaaliyan' traces her journey through love https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_shazahn_padamsee_says_her_debut_single_captures_evolution_of_her_understanding_of_love_banner_c68d6d39_2cc7_414e_9600_45d453b4284f_b1d5cb98e3.jpeg Shazahn Padamsee releases debut single 'Raatan Kaaliyan', calling it a personal reflection of her evolving understanding of love and her most honest creative work yet. Shazahn Padamsee's debut single 'Raatan Kaaliyan' traces her journey through love 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/prasoon-joshi-on-his-bond-with-big-b-on-kbc-18 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:23:19+05:30 Prasoon Joshi on KBC 18: Years of creative bond with Amitabh Bachchan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prasoon_joshi_reflects_on_his_longstanding_creative_bond_with_amitabh_bachchan_on_kaun_banega_crorepati_season_18_banner_57fae6f1_c87b_4c24_9cfc_43acfa4114f1_40ee06dc39.jpeg Prasoon Joshi reflects on his creative bond with Amitabh Bachchan on KBC Season 18, calling their on-screen conversation 'familiar yet completely unique.' Prasoon Joshi on KBC 18: Years of creative bond with Amitabh Bachchan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-assembly-row-ashoka-waves-cbi-chargesheet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:19:19+05:30 Karnataka Assembly disrupted 4th day: Ashoka alleges govt misled House on Nagendra case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_jds_disrupt_karnataka_assembly_for_fourth_day_ashoka_alleges_govt_misled_house_on_nagendra_case_banner_0561b64c_5404_4c8f_8acc_2eda53ba3f23_9c1ca94662.jpeg BJP and JD(S) disrupted Karnataka Assembly for a fourth straight day on 20 August, with Ashoka alleging the govt misled the House over Minister Nagendra's 24 pending cases. Karnataka Assembly disrupted 4th day: Ashoka alleges govt misled House on Nagendra case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/brs-targets-telangana-revenue-min-in-22a-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:18:59+05:30 BRS demands Telangana Revenue Minister's removal over Section 22A property freeze row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_brs_urges_lop_gandhi_to_remove_telangana_revenue_minister_over_section_22a_row_verify_allegations_banner_ea6b9b96_253f_4125_bd35_f79fbec2bf57_2f3dcbeaa6.jpeg BRS leader T. Harish Rao writes to Rahul Gandhi demanding removal of Telangana Revenue Minister over alleged Section 22A property freeze and extortion, seeking independent judicial probe. BRS demands Telangana Revenue Minister's removal over Section 22A property freeze row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/apurva-gores-first-mangala-gaur-after-wedding Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:18:45+05:30 Apurva Gore celebrates first Mangala Gaur post-wedding in traditional style https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aai_kuthe_kaay_karte_fame_apurva_gore_celebrates_first_mangala_gaur_post_marriage_banner_0b05c13a_8bd3_4131_8571_f289956b7e8a_cf54998a83.jpeg Apurva Gore of 'Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte' celebrates her first Mangala Gaur on 18 August, sharing festive moments in a green nauvari saree post her wedding with actor Anshuman Joshi. Apurva Gore celebrates first Mangala Gaur post-wedding in traditional style 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/divya-dutta-shergill-in-layered-drama Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:18:32+05:30 Divya Dutta, Jimmy Shergill lead 'Tum Rahe Na Tum', a layered psychological drama https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_divya_dutta_to_star_with_jimmy_shergill_in_tum_rahe_na_tum_actress_calls_it_a_very_human_uncomfortable_and_layered_story_banner_86a5b492_a908_4161_ac1a_361bbcd96080_ada4f8d1b4.jpeg Divya Dutta and Jimmy Shergill star in 'Tum Rahe Na Tum', a psychological drama adapted from August Strindberg's 'The Father', directed by Prem Prakash Modi. Divya Dutta, Jimmy Shergill lead 'Tum Rahe Na Tum', a layered psychological drama 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/seema-sajdehs-candid-family-moments-post Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:18:20+05:30 Seema Sajdeh shares family moments with sons Nirvaan and Yohan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_seema_sajdeh_shares_little_things_big_love_moments_with_sons_banner_4212a8a8_9112_402a_9c56_fdb48986473e_541dbc6ad2.jpeg Seema Sajdeh posts candid family carousel featuring sons Nirvaan and Yohan on 20 August, captioned 'Little things. Big love.' amid co-parenting life post-2022 divorce. Seema Sajdeh shares family moments with sons Nirvaan and Yohan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhajanlal-hits-congress-on-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:15:13+05:30 CM Bhajanlal Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_bhajanlal_slams_congress_over_vande_mataram_row_9f55201a_4647_4d1d_bece_52e415a710b0_9caa548a67.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, quoting Amit Shah, accused the Congress Working Committee of insulting Vande Mataram by singing only two stanzas. CM Bhajanlal Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gandhis-pune-visit-tests-congress-unity Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:15:12+05:30 Rahul Gandhi's Pune visit on Aug 22 tests Congress unit's fractured unity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lop_gandhis_pune_visit_a_litmus_test_for_internal_unity_of_partys_local_unit_banner_5e982558_068a_43f6_848e_73959de76eca_f8a1befd74.jpeg Rahul Gandhi visits Pune on 22 August for a student session under 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', exposing deep factional rifts in the city's Congress unit ahead of Assembly polls. Rahul Gandhi's Pune visit on Aug 22 tests Congress unit's fractured unity 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-festive-hiring-to-hit-25-lakh-jobs-in-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:14:51+05:30 Festive hiring in India to rise 15-20%25, create 2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_festive_hiring_in_india_set_to_rise_15_20_pc_generate_up_to_2_5_lakh_seasonal_jobs_report_banner_a49e5991_a72f_47c1_bf3b_96c0c735df3d_39e585af5b.jpeg Festive hiring in India is set to grow 15-20%25 in H2 2026, generating up to 2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs across e-commerce, retail, logistics and more, per NLB Services. Festive hiring in India to rise 15-20%25, create 2.5 lakh jobs in H2 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/india-battery-costs-competitive-but-scale-lags Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:14:01+05:30 India battery manufacturing cost-competitive but scale gap threatens 2026 demand https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_india_competitive_on_battery_costs_must_scale_manufacturing_report_banner_68f32be4_9463_4850_aaed_ede8dacbb612_29643808de.jpeg India ranks second only to China on battery manufacturing costs but holds under 1%25 of its 260 GWh demand in domestic cell output, Wood Mackenzie report finds. India battery manufacturing cost-competitive but scale gap threatens 2026 demand 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-joins-6th-rajasthan-session Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:13:41+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal attends 6th Session of 16th Rajasthan Assembly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_attends_6th_session_of_16th_rajasthan_assembly_4afb1d74_956f_46b3_8e91_70942671ddd5_47303a8b9f.jpeg CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attended the first day of the sixth session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on 20 August 2026. CM Bhajan Lal attends 6th Session of 16th Rajasthan Assembly 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-marks-renewable-energy-day Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:12:50+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Marks National Renewable Energy Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_marks_national_renewable_energy_day_45069ff1_4500_4987_a9e5_e634727ff760_69e9d59323.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma marked National Renewable Energy Day on 20 August by urging citizens to adopt clean, sustainable energy for future generations. CM Bhajan Lal Marks National Renewable Energy Day 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bittu-punjab-cm-cant-dodge-ed-with-politics Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:10:48+05:30 Punjab CM can't dismiss ED charges as political: Ravneet Bittu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_punjab_cm_cant_dismiss_charges_by_saying_politically_motivated_ravneet_singh_bittu_banner_e09b3251_a5d7_443d_8d82_d3921f64176b_12662051b0.jpeg BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cannot dismiss ED charges as politically motivated and must allow independent investigation to proceed. Punjab CM can't dismiss ED charges as political: Ravneet Bittu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/colombia-declares-quake-emergency-319-dead Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:09:36+05:30 Colombia declares 30-day emergency after 7.4 quake kills 319 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_colombia_declares_emergency_in_quake_hit_regions_banner_e7f01fa7_195e_415c_b6ed_cb1044005b3d_156de113bf.jpeg Colombia declares 30-day emergency after 7.4-magnitude quake on Aug 10 kills 319, injures 4,469 and displaces 272,830 across 15 departments. Colombia declares 30-day emergency after 7.4 quake kills 319 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-one-win-from-world-cships-medal Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:06:53+05:30 Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF World C'ships quarters, medal one win away https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_the_crowd_was_carrying_us_treesa_gayatri_embrace_home_support_as_world_cships_medal_beckons_banner_1b325b1b_6ab7_4dcf_aaf8_6b5ee2d6dfaf_7dc9c458ab.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat seventh seeds Japan 21-16, 21-12 to reach the BWF World Championships quarter-finals on 20 August, one win from a medal. Treesa-Gayatri reach BWF World C'ships quarters, medal one win away 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vande-bharat-chenab-run-at-100-kmph-not-yet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:06:48+05:30 Vande Bharat on Chenab Bridge: 100 kmph approved but not yet operated, Northern Railway clarifies https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_no_train_has_been_operated_at_speed_of_100_kmph_as_of_now_northern_railway_clarifies_on_vande_bharat_express_run_on_chenab_bridge_ld_banner_65e1d38a_574c_4a53_992a_a4b0600f633b_c272f0d315.jpeg Northern Railway clarifies no train has run at 100 kmph on the Chenab Bridge yet, despite speed approval for the Katra-Banihal section in Jammu and Kashmir. Vande Bharat on Chenab Bridge: 100 kmph approved but not yet operated, Northern Railway clarifies 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sajjan-kumar-1984-riots-convict-dies-at-80 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:06:10+05:30 Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, dies at 80 in Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sajjan_kumar_convicted_in_1984_anti_sikh_riots_cases_dies_at_80_banner_a3ba06e7_f834_4e48_899e_a1016717b0f2_3a82d55c2d.jpeg Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and serving life imprisonment, died on 20 August at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. He was 80. Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots, dies at 80 in Delhi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/seoul-backs-us-north-korea-talks-to-halt-nukes Nation Press en 2026-08-20T14:03:09+05:30 US-North Korea talks key first step to end nuclear standoff: Seoul https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_us_north_korea_dialogue_key_first_step_to_halting_pyongyangs_nuclear_program_south_koreas_unification_ministry_banner_997553e8_fa9e_41c5_92ae_de95ff2442b3_d4447850e6.jpeg South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young says US-North Korea direct talks are the first step to halting Pyongyang's nuclear programme, as Trump signals intent to meet Kim Jong-un. US-North Korea talks key first step to end nuclear standoff: Seoul 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sonowal-hails-assam-bjp-100-day-mark Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:51:37+05:30 Sonowal hails Assam BJP govt's 100 days in third term https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sonowal_hails_assam_bjp_govts_100_days_in_third_term_2ec4c822_7714_441c_8c41_692797dedcc9_9ed33c10bd.jpeg Minister Sarbananda Sonowal congratulates CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 100 days of BJP-led NDA's third term government in Assam on 20 August 2026. Sonowal hails Assam BJP govt's 100 days in third term 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/28-dead-penguins-in-tasmania-tested-for-h5n1 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:50:51+05:30 H5N1 bird flu: 28 dead penguins on King Island to be tested https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_dead_penguins_found_on_australian_island_to_be_tested_for_h5n1_bird_flu_banner_7bb5f99d_a6aa_4648_babb_eb09a9626ebc_ef29fa331e.jpeg 28 penguins and 3 terns found dead on King Island, Tasmania, are being tested for H5N1 bird flu. Tasmania has 11 confirmed cases as of 20 August; 262 events nationally. H5N1 bird flu: 28 dead penguins on King Island to be tested 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-police-610-raids-day-211 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:48:39+05:30 Punjab Police hits Day 211 of 'Gangsteran Te Vaar' with 610 raids https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_punjab_police_hits_day_211_of_gangsteran_te_vaar_with_610_raids_e609ba46_a656_4bac_9595_7fabf8008810_536e3ec564.jpeg Punjab Police conducted 610 raids on Day 211 of 'Gangsteran Te Vaar', arresting individuals with five weapons and three Proclaimed Offenders, taking total arrests to 62,221. Punjab Police hits Day 211 of 'Gangsteran Te Vaar' with 610 raids 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sooris-mandaadi-cleared-releases-sept-10 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:48:22+05:30 Soori's 'Mandaadi' gets U/A 16+ certificate, hits screens September 10 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_sooris_mandaadi_cleared_for_release_with_ua_16_certificate_banner_3c25dda4_4c8b_4104_9c9c_f743fed0a501_d394e7e66f.jpeg Soori's 'Mandaadi' gets CBFC U/A 16+ clearance, set for worldwide release on 10 September 2026. Tamil debut of Telugu actor Suhas; Soori performed all sea stunts himself. Soori's 'Mandaadi' gets U/A 16+ certificate, hits screens September 10 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-must-double-exports-to-hit-dollar2-trillion-by-fy31 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:47:53+05:30 India must double exports to hit $2 trillion target by FY31: Commerce Ministry https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_needs_structural_transformation_to_achieve_2_trillion_export_target_by_fy31_commerce_ministry_official_banner_7813bdee_f038_4f7d_b332_c2a3a1818d01_fc8e4ad724.jpeg India must more than double its export trajectory to hit the $2 trillion target by FY31, Commerce Ministry's Yashvir Singh said, calling for structural transformation of manufacturing and trade. India must double exports to hit $2 trillion target by FY31: Commerce Ministry 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mann-monitors-punjab-river-levels Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:47:35+05:30 CM Bhagwant Mann monitors Punjab river levels amid monsoon rise https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_bhagwant_mann_monitors_punjab_river_levels_amid_monsoon_rise_fe1cab16_23eb_4b0c_bf58_0097481820e1_f95fda832f.jpeg CM Bhagwant Mann on 20 August 2026 assured Punjab residents the government is closely monitoring river water levels and is committed to protecting lives and livelihoods. CM Bhagwant Mann monitors Punjab river levels amid monsoon rise 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/congress-defends-two-stanza-vande-mataram-stand Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:47:28+05:30 Congress defends two-stanza Vande Mataram practice, cites Gandhi, Netaji, Tagore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_congress_defends_two_stanza_vande_mataram_stance_invokes_gandhi_netaji_and_tagore_banner_3d4659dd_d144_4ff0_84e7_791439e675c8_54cd26cf3a.jpeg Congress defends singing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram, citing a 1937 CWC resolution backed by Gandhi, Netaji, and Tagore, as BJP criticism intensifies over the national song row. Congress defends two-stanza Vande Mataram practice, cites Gandhi, Netaji, Tagore 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/iran-talks-with-us-are-not-surrender Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:46:48+05:30 Iran's Pezeshkian: US nuclear talks are not surrender, Iran negotiates from strength https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_irans_president_says_negotiation_with_us_does_not_mean_surrender_banner_10f22918_8f8a_40e8_9300_ae670edae6c3_ea91d0634e.jpeg Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says US negotiations are not surrender as Trump halts talks and announces a 'crushing economic operation' against Tehran. Iran's Pezeshkian: US nuclear talks are not surrender, Iran negotiates from strength 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-drug-drive-76085-arrests-day-536 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:46:32+05:30 Punjab Police hits Day 536 of Yudh Nashian Virudh, arrests cross 76,000 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_punjab_police_hits_day_536_of_yudh_nashian_virudh_arrests_cross_76000_a84e4cb3_3638_4212_90df_90253d00b21a_436f0bc605.jpeg Punjab Police's Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign hit Day 536 on 20 Aug 2026, with 9.7 kg heroin seized and total arrests reaching 76,085. Punjab Police hits Day 536 of Yudh Nashian Virudh, arrests cross 76,000 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/bajpayee-plays-gandhi-in-sudhir-mishra-film Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:46:06+05:30 Manoj Bajpayee plays Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's film on 21 pivotal days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sudhir_mishra_says_his_new_film_starring_manoj_bajpayee_sheds_light_on_21_days_in_life_of_mahatma_gandhi_during_independence_banner_02a598d9_50c1_400a_bacf_f82db5362273_5a18f7d23e.jpeg Sudhir Mishra's untitled film stars Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi, exploring 21 little-known days during India's independence. Produced by Anubhav Sinha. Manoj Bajpayee plays Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's film on 21 pivotal days 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/monty-desai-quits-as-canada-cricket-coach Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:45:48+05:30 Monty Desai resigns as Canada cricket coach after 3-month stint https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_short_chapter_but_a_meaningful_one_monty_desai_resigns_as_canada_coach_banner_f6dceed5_ef87_4b73_a6a9_3a79b51d82e5_ee5ed8b46d.jpeg Monty Desai resigns as Canada men's cricket head coach after just over 3 months, leaving the team 6 points off the top-four in ICC World Cup League 2 qualification. Monty Desai resigns as Canada cricket coach after 3-month stint 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mann-sports-beats-drugs-in-punjab Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:45:18+05:30 CM Bhagwant Mann: Sports is Punjab's sharpest anti-drug weapon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhagwant_mann_sports_is_punjabs_sharpest_anti_drug_weapon_62c5fe7a_3a87_4427_9341_1fb1f585700e_796e50ba70.jpeg CM Bhagwant Mann told media on 20 Aug 2026 that promoting sports culture is the most effective tool in Punjab's anti-drug campaign. CM Bhagwant Mann: Sports is Punjab's sharpest anti-drug weapon 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/amritsar-police-busts-3-drug-arms-networks Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:44:15+05:30 Amritsar Police Busts 3 Drug-Arms Networks, Seizes 8.5 kg Heroin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amritsar_police_busts_3_drug_arms_networks_seizes_8_5_kg_heroin_d7ebb4cf_4a86_415c_8749_3c21ea0e608e_3dd2e0d800.jpeg Amritsar Commissionerate Police arrested nine accused and seized 8.5 kg heroin, eight illegal pistols and ₹12.95 lakh in drug money after busting three drug-arms networks. Amritsar Police Busts 3 Drug-Arms Networks, Seizes 8.5 kg Heroin 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sarma-marks-100-days-with-viksit-assam-push Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:44:05+05:30 Himanta Biswa Sarma marks NDA 3.0's 100 days with 'Viksit Assam' pledge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_himanta_sarma_reaffirms_viksit_assam_vision_as_nda_3_0_completes_100_days_banner_71217b9a_6cdd_4f59_aece_6d7b2e16d01a_7e14924103.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma marks NDA 3.0's 100 days in office, reaffirming the 'Viksit Assam' vision after BJP's historic solo majority in the 2026 state elections. Himanta Biswa Sarma marks NDA 3.0's 100 days with 'Viksit Assam' pledge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-vb-1091-cases-242-convicted Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:43:11+05:30 Punjab VB Books 1091 Corruption Cases, 242 Convicted Since 2022 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_punjab_vb_books_1091_corruption_cases_242_convicted_since_2022_a696e354_0ef5_471a_9ca0_ae5df5f4a3e0_823f70a598.jpeg Punjab Vigilance Bureau registered 1,091 corruption cases and arrested 1,138 accused between March 2022 and July 2026, with courts convicting 242 in 150 cases. Punjab VB Books 1091 Corruption Cases, 242 Convicted Since 2022 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kolkata-fire-kills-9-seven-bangladeshi-nationals Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:42:09+05:30 Kolkata hotel fire: 9 victims identified, 7 are Bangladeshi nationals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_police_identify_nine_victims_of_kolkata_fire_including_7_bangladeshi_nationals_banner_55f30985_357e_497d_bfe3_38da4f6ce502_996c01ba1a.jpeg Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street kills 9, including 7 Bangladeshi nationals. All died of suffocation; West Bengal orders special audit of area hotels. Kolkata hotel fire: 9 victims identified, 7 are Bangladeshi nationals 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-builds-3148-village-sports-grounds Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:41:58+05:30 Punjab CM Mann: 3,148 sports grounds, 6,000 village gyms underway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_cm_mann_3148_sports_grounds_6000_village_gyms_underway_425856e3_9a82_4ba5_b524_781f9fd1ffb3_6911d4b461.jpeg Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced development of 3,148 village sports grounds and 6,000 gyms, alongside a push into sports medicine, on 20 August 2026. Punjab CM Mann: 3,148 sports grounds, 6,000 village gyms underway 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pok-protests-defy-islamabad-spread-region-wide Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:41:23+05:30 PoK protests spread beyond Rawalkot as JAAC defies Islamabad https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pok_protests_spread_as_islamabad_struggles_to_contain_growing_defiance_banner_c419079c_190f_4fea_b85f_47e0fc79f16f_8a2194e56c.jpeg PoK protests spread to Sudhanoti as JAAC announces march to Muzaffarabad, defying Islamabad's claim unrest is limited to Rawalkot. Movement enters third month with no resolution. PoK protests spread beyond Rawalkot as JAAC defies Islamabad 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/japan-defence-chief-hails-indias-navy-aid-in-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:39:15+05:30 Japan Defence Minister Koizumi praises India ties, cites Navy's emergency aid https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_japanese_defence_minister_hails_ties_with_india_says_we_help_each_other_in_trouble_banner_017f7f4f_5325_4b5e_a97b_cebb38045311_f959f86f79.jpeg Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 20 August, praising India-Japan defence ties and crediting the Indian Navy for aiding a JMSDF vessel in a medical emergency. Japan Defence Minister Koizumi praises India ties, cites Navy's emergency aid 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-salutes-rajiv-gandhi-tech-vision Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:36:01+05:30 Tharoor Remembers Rajiv Gandhi as Architect of India's Tech Future https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tharoor_remembers_rajiv_gandhi_as_architect_of_indias_tech_future_d8e5b3fe_7883_455d_b2d6_99b8f2849e24_8e124e621f.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor marked Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary by calling him the architect of India's telecom and computer revolution of the 1980s. Tharoor Remembers Rajiv Gandhi as Architect of India's Tech Future 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mamitha-baiju-danced-at-103-degree-fever Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:34:51+05:30 Mamitha Baiju shot 'Vishwanath and Sons' dance number at 103-degree fever https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bhavani_sre_mamitha_baijus_dedication_was_crazy_as_she_chose_to_work_despite_having_a_temperature_of_103_degrees_banner_cbcdc197_ec7d_4320_a638_7e75cb579aaf_157cdb49e4.jpeg Mamitha Baiju shot a dance number for 'Vishwanath and Sons' while running a 103-degree fever, co-star Bhavani Sre reveals. Director Venky Atluri also praised her as 'a pure soul.' Mamitha Baiju shot 'Vishwanath and Sons' dance number at 103-degree fever 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-tribute-sonia-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:34:36+05:30 Rahul Gandhi's Tribute to Sonia Gandhi After Rajiv's Loss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rahul_gandhis_tribute_to_sonia_gandhi_after_rajivs_loss_cf97797c_34c0_45f7_a792_15c313c14a8b_f5c444f861.jpeg Rahul Gandhi posted a personal tribute to his mother Sonia Gandhi, recalling life after Rajiv Gandhi's 1991 assassination and praising her courage. Rahul Gandhi's Tribute to Sonia Gandhi After Rajiv's Loss 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-streams-rajiv-gandhi-tribute Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:33:32+05:30 Rahul Gandhi streams 'Hara Bhara Swaraj' tribute to Rajiv Gandhi's legacy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rahul_gandhi_streams_hara_bhara_swaraj_tribute_to_rajiv_gandhis_legacy_c62d2f24_fb3e_4dd6_9f3f_3be8d6da6a08_f1d360339f.jpeg Rahul Gandhi shared a livestream of 'Hara Bhara Swaraj,' a tribute event honouring Rajiv Gandhi's vision, held at Jawahar Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 August 2026. Rahul Gandhi streams 'Hara Bhara Swaraj' tribute to Rajiv Gandhi's legacy 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-hosts-12th-brics-comms-ministers-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:33:17+05:30 BRICS Communications Ministers Meet 2025: India to host 12th edition on digital infrastructure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_to_host_brics_communications_ministers_meet_to_build_resilient_digital_infrastructure_banner_21170303_b25a_4859_a27e_bcb59109ee96_9fe95e5bc2.jpeg India hosts the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting on 22 August 2025 in New Delhi, focusing on ICT cooperation, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity under India's BRICS Chairship. BRICS Communications Ministers Meet 2025: India to host 12th edition on digital infrastructure 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shubhangi-latkar-ganga-gave-me-real-courage Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:32:57+05:30 Shubhangi Latkar on 'Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan': How the role gave her real-life courage https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shubhangi_latkar_reveals_how_her_character_in_ganga_mai_ki_betiyan_gave_her_courage_during_a_difficult_phase_banner_9a7a9386_58b3_44c8_9954_a12d8ffd458a_c84d4342ce.jpeg Shubhangi Latkar reveals how playing Ganga in 'Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan' on Zee TV gave her real-life courage during a difficult personal phase. Shubhangi Latkar on 'Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan': How the role gave her real-life courage 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ram-temple-work-to-finish-by-march-2027 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:32:29+05:30 Ram Temple construction to wrap by March 2027, says Nripendra Misra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ram_temple_related_construction_to_be_completed_by_march_2027_says_nripendra_misra_banner_4275208c_9242_4214_b66a_035a12f0b68e_45f5db184a.jpeg Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra says all work, including the Ram Katha Museum, will be completed by March 2027. IIT Chennai experts are involved. Ram Temple construction to wrap by March 2027, says Nripendra Misra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/south-korea-dp-chiefs-unity-push-after-faction-split Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:31:06+05:30 South Korea DP leader Kim Min-seok steps up unity drive amid factional rift https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_south_korea_new_ruling_party_leader_steps_up_unity_drive_amid_factional_tensions_banner_311f05b6_87d2_4033_9c2f_eb9995a71690_7f2087678c.jpeg South Korea's new Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok is on a symbolic unity tour, visiting graves of liberal icons to bridge factional tensions between pro-Lee and Jung Chung-rae camps. South Korea DP leader Kim Min-seok steps up unity drive amid factional rift 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chouhan-cwcs-vande-mataram-stand-insults-bharat-mata Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:29:35+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams CWC resolution as insult to Bharat Mata https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cwc_resolution_on_vande_mataram_is_insult_to_bharat_mata_shivraj_singh_chouhan_banner_ef83cdf9_2ebe_42c9_a15e_ef4c71644564_70d8c10423.jpeg Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 20 August called the CWC's resolution to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram an 'insult to Bharat Mata,' escalating BJP's attack on Congress. Vande Mataram row: Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams CWC resolution as insult to Bharat Mata 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-stun-7th-seeds-reach-worlds-qf Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:27:33+05:30 Treesa-Gayatri stun 7th seeds 21-16, 21-12 to reach BWF Worlds QF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_treesa_gayatri_upset_seventh_seeds_to_move_into_pre_qf_banner_2bc75229_076b_4745_8539_fa1d1ba56887_03bb37d384.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat 7th seeds Iwanaga-Nakanishi 21-16, 21-12 at the BWF World Championships to reach the women's doubles quarter-finals in New Delhi. Treesa-Gayatri stun 7th seeds 21-16, 21-12 to reach BWF Worlds QF 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-storm-into-bwf-worlds-qf Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:27:33+05:30 BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri oust 7th seeds, enter QF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_treesa_gayatri_upset_seventh_seeds_to_move_into_qf_banner_5eb3736a_c354_4b0a_80cd_33f37976b964_83e8a9bdbd.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat 7th seeds Japan 21-16, 21-12 at BWF World Championships in New Delhi. One win away from a guaranteed medal. BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri oust 7th seeds, enter QF 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktaka-offers-indian-rupee50k-to-expose-fake-drug-networks Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:25:52+05:30 Karnataka offers ₹50,000 reward to expose fake medicine networks after ₹5 crore drug bust https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_govt_urges_public_to_report_fake_medicine_networks_announces_reward_for_leads_banner_5c33da12_f9f0_45bf_a14e_87e36da8a541_42b7351b58.jpeg Karnataka offers ₹10,000–₹50,000 rewards for fake medicine tips after a ₹5 crore spurious drug bust in Ramanagara. Network linked to Telangana and Himachal Pradesh. Karnataka offers ₹50,000 reward to expose fake medicine networks after ₹5 crore drug bust 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/verstappen-stays-at-red-bull-till-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:24:46+05:30 Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract till 2030, ending McLaren speculation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_formula_1_max_verstappen_pens_contract_extension_with_red_bull_till_2030_banner_ca643bbb_54c2_4f61_b40a_d9e7b6ca4d06_d35353f33c.jpeg Max Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension through 2030, ending McLaren links. The four-time world champion commits to the Milton Keynes outfit he has raced for since 2016. Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract till 2030, ending McLaren speculation 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ncb-secures-20-year-sentence-in-gujarat-mephedrone-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:20:24+05:30 NCB convicts 2 drug traffickers in Gandhinagar mephedrone case, one gets 20 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ncb_secures_conviction_of_2_drug_traffickers_in_gandhinagar_mephedrone_smuggling_case_banner_0bcc6687_b1ae_4170_8d00_d34beae812a4_985c2d9195.jpeg Gandhinagar court convicts Shahida Bibi and Radheshyam Solanki for mephedrone smuggling on NH-48; one gets 20 years, other 10 years in NCB inter-state drug case. NCB convicts 2 drug traffickers in Gandhinagar mephedrone case, one gets 20 years 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/govt-opens-gatc-applications-deadline-31-aug Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:20:24+05:30 Govt opens GATC applications under Legal Metrology Rules, deadline 31 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_sets_ball_rolling_for_more_approved_test_centres_under_metrology_rules_banner_7bc73fac_044b_4e3c_b72c_ea3433f8d317_75da8d6c28.jpeg India's Department of Consumer Affairs opens GATC applications under Legal Metrology Rules until 31 August 2026. Network to expand beyond 51 centres across 23 instrument categories. Govt opens GATC applications under Legal Metrology Rules, deadline 31 August 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/prakash-rajs-carnatic-drama-hits-prime-sept-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:17:05+05:30 Prakash Raj leads Prime Video's Carnatic music series 'Jagamae Sangeetham', premieres Sept 4 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_prakash_raj_to_play_revered_carnatic_music_maestro_in_jagamae_sangeetham_banner_3b004768_9a41_4b0f_8b28_90c67bbec330_addd71994c.jpeg Prakash Raj plays Carnatic music maestro Shastri in Prime Video's Telugu series 'Jagamae Sangeetham', premiering 4 September across 240+ countries. Prakash Raj leads Prime Video's Carnatic music series 'Jagamae Sangeetham', premieres Sept 4 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/rajnath-links-mahasagar-with-japans-foip Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:16:31+05:30 Rajnath Singh: India's MAHASAGAR and Japan's FOIP alignment more vital than ever https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_close_alignment_on_indias_mahasagar_japans_foip_more_important_than_ever_before_rajnath_singh_banner_dc75c70d_0a58_4ec9_8c3b_1de24dedb110_79d7784868.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls India-Japan MAHASAGAR-FOIP alignment 'more vital than ever' at New Delhi talks with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi on 20 August. Rajnath Singh: India's MAHASAGAR and Japan's FOIP alignment more vital than ever 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ahmedabad-acb-nabs-two-in-indian-rupee315-lakh-bribe-trap Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:11:42+05:30 ACB nabs two in Ahmedabad bribe trap; ₹3.15 lakh recovered over demolition threat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bribe_sought_to_prevent_demolition_of_unauthorised_construction_in_gujarat_two_held_with_rs_3_15_lakh_banner_921b0068_87e9_48f6_beaa_4fedd2961d03_9520bd9d98.jpeg Ahmedabad ACB arrests two after catching them accepting ₹3.15 lakh bribe to prevent demolition of unauthorised construction. Full amount recovered on 19 August. ACB nabs two in Ahmedabad bribe trap; ₹3.15 lakh recovered over demolition threat 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-hc-hears-4-petitions-on-exam-cancellations Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:08:38+05:30 Jharkhand HC to hear 4 petitions against cancellation of 22 recruitment exams at 3 PM https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jharkhand_students_move_hc_against_cancellation_of_recruitment_exams_hearing_on_four_petitions_at_3_pm_banner_1ff0686d_7f0c_4bcd_b62a_e57ab65b570c_cc6ad4b83a.jpeg Jharkhand High Court to hear 4 petitions Thursday at 3 PM against cancellation of 22 recruitment exams, including JPSC and JSSC-CGL, filed by affected candidates already in government service. Jharkhand HC to hear 4 petitions against cancellation of 22 recruitment exams at 3 PM 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-pays-tribute-to-rajiv-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:06:59+05:30 PM Modi pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_pm_modi_pays_homage_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_bf6cca92_1bae_4ca6_8062_b077a26267a5_902e1648e8.jpeg PM Narendra Modi paid homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary on August 20, 2026. PM Modi pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/landt-bags-indian-rupee5000-cr-dubai-airport-apm-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:03:06+05:30 L&T wins ₹5,000 crore Dubai airport APM order with Mitsubishi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_lt_wins_order_worth_up_to_rs_5000_crore_for_dubai_airport_apm_system_banner_ebd61295_2f38_4cb2_9def_6469b71dcee9_5dbdc2f2cd.jpeg L&T wins ₹5,000 crore order to build Dubai's Al Maktoum airport APM system in a consortium with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Airport to be world's largest with 260 mn passenger capacity. L&T wins ₹5,000 crore Dubai airport APM order with Mitsubishi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-rain-alert-heavy-showers-ahead-in-north Nation Press en 2026-08-20T13:00:34+05:30 Bengal rain forecast: Heavy showers in north, more rain in south till Sunday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_met_office_predicts_more_rain_in_south_bengal_till_sunday_heavy_rain_in_north_banner_726b91fe_8cbc_46da_a5a9_79bdd2047b9f_82cbd09ed1.webp IMD forecasts continued rain in south Bengal till Sunday, with heavy showers in East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas till Tuesday. North Bengal rain to intensify through next week. Bengal rain forecast: Heavy showers in north, more rain in south till Sunday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-mekedatu-will-help-tn-farmers-too Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:57:26+05:30 Mekedatu dam will benefit Tamil Nadu farmers too, says K'taka CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ktaka_cm_shivakumar_highlights_benefits_of_mekedatu_dam_for_tn_in_southern_zonal_council_meet_banner_aabfc517_eafc_4795_8515_a3149fd8aeec_7e66567950.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar pitched the Mekedatu dam as beneficial to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry farmers at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram on 20 August. Mekedatu dam will benefit Tamil Nadu farmers too, says K'taka CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/75percent-of-india-office-occupiers-plan-to-expand Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:57:03+05:30 75%25 of India office occupiers plan portfolio expansion in next 2 years: CBRE https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_three_in_four_occupiers_plan_to_expand_their_office_portfolios_in_india_over_next_two_years_banner_d74f849e_f0f4_4ea0_9951_0ff6ef44e98c_bc6ca6e4b6.jpeg 75%25 of India office occupiers plan to expand portfolios in the next 2 years, per CBRE. Significant expansion plans rose from 18%25 to 30%25, with H1 2026 leasing hitting a record 45.5 mn sq. ft. 75%25 of India office occupiers plan portfolio expansion in next 2 years: CBRE 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/akhilesh-hits-bjp-on-prayagraj-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:50:07+05:30 Akhilesh Slams BJP Over Prayagraj Flood Crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_akhilesh_slams_bjp_over_prayagraj_flood_crisis_0420f725_35a8_4932_bcdc_06f5fe0e2ff8_f5343aeb99.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav attacks the BJP government over Prayagraj flooding, alleging crores spent on image-building while thousands of homes remain submerged. Akhilesh Slams BJP Over Prayagraj Flood Crisis 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/vaani-kapoor-goes-barefoot-and-feral-in-jungle Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:49:58+05:30 Vaani Kapoor goes barefoot and 'mildly feral' in jungle getaway photos https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_vaani_kapoor_shares_glimpse_of_her_natural_habitat_goes_barefoot_and_mildly_feral_during_jungle_getaway_banner_9c8a2b37_ff9f_4867_9e06_8bb0c17db769_dbed3b72d1.jpeg Vaani Kapoor shares barefoot jungle getaway photos on Instagram, captioning them 'barefoot and mildly feral'. Raashii Khanna and fans react to the candid post. Vaani Kapoor goes barefoot and 'mildly feral' in jungle getaway photos 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-orange-alert-in-7-yellow-in-12-districts Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:49:48+05:30 Bihar weather: Orange Alert in 7 districts, Yellow in 12 on Aug 20 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_weather_orange_alert_in_7_districts_yellow_in_12_banner_234b270c_b396_4015_a8e3_33fe19e89d99_65af863212.jpeg Bihar weather alert: Orange Alert in 7 districts, Yellow in 12 on 20 August. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and 30–40 kmph winds likely; state already 39%25 below normal rainfall. Bihar weather: Orange Alert in 7 districts, Yellow in 12 on Aug 20 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/akhilesh-vows-yash-bharti-1-lakh-month Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:48:52+05:30 Akhilesh Yadav Promises Yash Bharti Revival, Sports Infra Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_akhilesh_yadav_promises_yash_bharti_revival_sports_infra_push_b8ca707b_ee57_40fd_901f_4ee9cf75cbb6_e78fc89c3e.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav promises to revive UP's Yash Bharti Award with a ₹1 lakh monthly stipend and build world-class sports infrastructure if SP returns to power. Akhilesh Yadav Promises Yash Bharti Revival, Sports Infra Push 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-rebukes-bank-over-banerjee-freeze Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:47:04+05:30 Calcutta HC rebukes bank over Abhishek Banerjee account freeze https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_calcutta_hc_rebukes_bank_authorities_for_freezing_abhishek_banerjees_accounts_banner_df101ea6_11b0_49e2_a1ae_0a9a6c5fa5bb_539a40a14a.jpeg Calcutta HC rebukes bank authorities for freezing Abhishek Banerjee's accounts without notice, citing flimsy KYC grounds. Afternoon hearing ordered on 20 August. Calcutta HC rebukes bank over Abhishek Banerjee account freeze 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/puri-lauds-india-hockey-win-over-pak Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:46:42+05:30 Puri hails Men in Blue's thrilling Hockey World Cup win over Pak https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_puri_hails_men_in_blues_thrilling_hockey_world_cup_win_over_pak_1bbafe3d_decf_475b_a6bf_bc4507750e52_0f77f31f1a.jpeg Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri congratulates Team India on a thrilling, high-scoring Hockey World Cup 2026 win over Pakistan on 20 August 2026. Puri hails Men in Blue's thrilling Hockey World Cup win over Pak 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tongue-robinson-split-ball-after-twin-fifers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:42:24+05:30 Tongue, Robinson each take fifers vs Pakistan, split the ball at Headingley https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_you_dont_have_too_many_half_cricket_balls_tongue_robinson_split_the_ball_after_fifer_against_pakistan_banner_090797e7_7014_4a27_b86a_4a4557977315_204d8e4d2f.jpeg Tongue (5-46) and Robinson (5-51) each claimed fifers vs Pakistan at Headingley on 20 August, the first two England bowlers to do so in the same innings since 2006. They split the match ball in half. Tongue, Robinson each take fifers vs Pakistan, split the ball at Headingley 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/telangana-leaders-honour-rajiv-gandhi-on-birth-anniv Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:41:27+05:30 Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Telangana CM, TPCC chief hail architect of modern India https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_architect_of_modern_india_telangana_cm_tpcc_chief_pay_tributes_to_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniv_banner_0b687cc9_8bae_4cea_a616_02af7426b80b_28f0112b46.jpeg Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, hailing him as the architect of modern India. Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Telangana CM, TPCC chief hail architect of modern India 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-remembers-rajiv-gandhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:38:50+05:30 Rahul Gandhi Remembers Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rahul_gandhi_remembers_rajiv_gandhi_on_birth_anniversary_1072a3c1_4e53_4802_b93d_302ebaa0a63d_7b6821eeb0.jpeg Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, invoking ideals of harmony, compassion and equal democratic rights. Rahul Gandhi Remembers Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vande-bharat-hits-100-kmph-on-chenab-bridge Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:34:31+05:30 Vande Bharat hits 100 kmph on world's highest railway bridge over Chenab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_in_a_first_vande_bharat_train_operates_at_100_kmph_on_worlds_highest_railway_bridge_banner_9774a292_c872_4ac3_a447_0eb7df09dcb2_0cd071c118.jpeg Vande Bharat train runs at 100 kmph on the Chenab Rail Bridge — the world's highest railway bridge — for the first time after Railway Ministry approves speed upgrade on Katra-Banihal section. Vande Bharat hits 100 kmph on world's highest railway bridge over Chenab 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/masseys-son-takes-auto-rickshaw-love-to-norway Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:34:10+05:30 Vikrant Massey's son carries Mumbai auto-rickshaw obsession to Norway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_vikrant_massey_shares_glimpse_of_sons_obsession_with_mumbai_auto_rickshaws_even_while_vacationing_in_norway_banner_b0a35e67_2c39_4124_a508_fd4640fbaf09_7e6801a45a.jpeg Vikrant Massey shares a photo of son Vardaan clutching a toy auto-rickshaw on a Norway train ride, captioning it 'His obsession with auto-rickshaws.' The family is on holiday in Norway. Vikrant Massey's son carries Mumbai auto-rickshaw obsession to Norway 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nigerian-national-held-with-mdma-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:31:12+05:30 Nigerian national held with 23.74g MDMA in Delhi under Operation VISTA https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nigerian_national_wanted_under_operation_vista_held_with_23_74_grams_of_mdma_in_delhi_banner_6e334963_0994_4d4c_ab23_f1245ed5dfcc_686c166c49.jpeg Delhi Anti-Narcotics Cell arrests Nigerian national Chidera Jonathan with 23.74g MDMA near Kamla Market; accused was wanted under Operation VISTA for visa overstay. Nigerian national held with 23.74g MDMA in Delhi under Operation VISTA 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-serves-show-cause-to-telangana-min-surekha Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:27:53+05:30 Telangana Congress issues show cause to minister Konda Surekha over daughter's anti-CM outburst https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_telangana_minister_embarrassed_over_daughters_outbursts_against_cm_banner_265b9dbe_79a3_4fac_bc20_a0524cc3ff79_06aaa56510.jpeg Telangana Congress issues show cause notice to minister Konda Surekha after daughter Sushmita's public attack on CM Revanth Reddy, including ₹200 crore land allotment allegations. Telangana Congress issues show cause to minister Konda Surekha over daughter's anti-CM outburst 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anishma-on-modha-rathris-emotional-pull Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:26:55+05:30 Anishma Anilkumar on Modha Rathri: 'The emotional space drew me in' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anishma_anilkumar_what_attracted_me_to_modha_rathri_was_the_emotional_space_of_my_character_banner_403a0154_776d_40b5_80cd_3d401c13ff12_16d5055aa1.jpeg Anishma Anilkumar reveals why she chose Modha Rathri: the character's emotional depth. The Tamil comedy family film releases worldwide on 21 August under Mythri Movie Makers. Anishma Anilkumar on Modha Rathri: 'The emotional space drew me in' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/msme-seminar-at-iit-madras-eyes-global-trade Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:25:50+05:30 MSME Ministry seminar at IIT Madras targets digital export readiness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_govt_holds_national_seminar_to_help_msmes_access_global_markets_via_digital_commerce_banner_edfe0943_7d92_4ea9_be33_9edeb0527e18_4d6f012632.jpeg MSME Ministry hosts national seminar at IIT Madras on 20 August to boost digital commerce and export readiness for small businesses across India. MSME Ministry seminar at IIT Madras targets digital export readiness 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-chairs-southern-zonal-council-meet-in-tn Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:20:45+05:30 Amit Shah chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amit_shah_chairs_31st_southern_zonal_council_meeting_in_tn_banner_8b0b5bd6_ad26_4e42_b5a7_4909af950d92_efcb084786.jpeg Home Minister Amit Shah chairs the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kovalam, Tamil Nadu, with CMs from five southern states discussing Cauvery, Mekedatu, delimitation and security. Amit Shah chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/googles-free-ai-plus-plan-for-india-students Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:20:38+05:30 Google AI Plus plan free for Indian college students for one year https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_google_launches_one_year_free_ai_plus_plan_for_indian_college_students_banner_7f2dc718_045c_4883_b9f2_d6fdabeabd9b_1d3b76b132.jpeg Google offers Indian college students a free one-year AI Plus plan with Gemini Omni, 400 GB storage, and 2x usage limits. Redeemable until 31 December 2026. Google AI Plus plan free for Indian college students for one year 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/vayu-turns-4-priya-ahujas-heartfelt-wish Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:19:09+05:30 Vayu Ahuja turns 4: Priya Ahuja calls grandson 'greatest joy' in birthday note https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sonam_kapoors_mil_priya_ahuja_wishes_grandson_vayu_on_4th_birthday_calls_him_greatest_joy_banner_e4616d15_4f97_46d1_99db_81b2f85e86d5_94f5fc2d7f.jpeg Sonam Kapoor's mother-in-law Priya Ahuja shares a heartfelt birthday note for grandson Vayu on his 4th birthday, calling him 'greatest joy' and their 'little star'. Vayu Ahuja turns 4: Priya Ahuja calls grandson 'greatest joy' in birthday note 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/rajnath-japans-koizumi-hold-defence-talks-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:18:41+05:30 Rajnath Singh, Japan's Koizumi hold defence talks in Delhi to boost Indo-Pacific ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_japanese_defence_minister_receives_warm_welcome_in_delhi_to_hold_talks_with_rajnath_singh_banner_7eabca33_a4bd_48b6_9928_ea69cc58a3b6_5d62a45713.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held high-level talks with Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on 20 August, focusing on maritime security and defence technology ties under Make in India. Rajnath Singh, Japan's Koizumi hold defence talks in Delhi to boost Indo-Pacific ties 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/green-eyes-2023-repeat-in-brutal-aus-schedule Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:12:06+05:30 Cameron Green eyes 2023 repeat as Australia brace for brutal Test schedule https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_green_eyes_repeat_of_australias_successful_2023_as_gruelling_schedule_looms_banner_1d291549_63d6_4495_886f_048b0ad745b6_5610a93c27.jpeg Cameron Green says Australia's brutal schedule — Tests in South Africa, India, England plus the 2027 ODI World Cup — mirrors their triumphant 2023 run. The all-rounder scored a century vs Bangladesh. Cameron Green eyes 2023 repeat as Australia brace for brutal Test schedule 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kolkata-hotel-fire-leaseholder-arrested-9-dead Nation Press en 2026-08-20T12:10:04+05:30 Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of Shikha Inn arrested, 9 dead https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kolkata_building_fire_leaseholder_of_one_of_nine_hotels_arrested_two_detained_banner_8fc36d15_6647_44c3_904d_26ec5e7a7441_e70d35679f.jpeg Kolkata fire: SIT arrests Shikha Inn leaseholder Abu Zafar after a blaze on Mirza Ghalib Street killed 9. Original owner Bireshwar Mitra remains absconding. Kolkata building fire: Leaseholder of Shikha Inn arrested, 9 dead 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/marandi-demands-cbi-probe-into-jharkhand-exam-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:59:59+05:30 Jharkhand LoP Marandi demands CBI probe into JSSC-CGL, JPSC exam scam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jharkhand_lop_babulal_marandi_writes_to_cm_hemant_soren_demands_cbi_probe_into_exam_irregularities_banner_fbcd2cf6_d225_4a77_bc01_37e9373e8946_1795d0eb88.jpeg Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi demands CBI probe into JSSC-CGL and JPSC exam irregularities, questioning the CID investigation and calling for accountability across 44 cancelled exams. Jharkhand LoP Marandi demands CBI probe into JSSC-CGL, JPSC exam scam 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/13-child-labourers-rescued-in-mumbais-kandivali Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:58:47+05:30 13 child labourers rescued from jewellery unit in Mumbai's Kandivali https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mumbai_13_child_labourers_rescued_from_imitation_jewellery_unit_in_kandivali_banner_7f83d0c3_ce88_496a_8101_09902f144f50_9481e3e843.jpeg 13 child labourers aged 13–17 rescued from Kandivali West jewellery unit in Mumbai on 20 August. Owner and operator detained; children allegedly worked 9–10 hours daily without adequate pay. 13 child labourers rescued from jewellery unit in Mumbai's Kandivali 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/ex-meta-engineer-exposes-instagrams-child-safety-gaps Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:56:20+05:30 Instagram's 'don't ask, don't tell' child safety policy exposed in US court by ex-Meta engineer https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_instagram_uses_dont_ask_dont_tell_approach_on_under13_users_safety_ex_meta_engineer_in_us_court_banner_ef99fa19_f3b9_439c_920b_a4a57900714f_ed536d40b7.jpeg Ex-Meta engineer Arturo Bejar testifies in US court that Instagram used a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy on under-13 users, prioritising growth over child safety. Instagram's 'don't ask, don't tell' child safety policy exposed in US court by ex-Meta engineer 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-uttarakhand-golden-era-under-modi Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:54:30+05:30 CM Dhami: Uttarakhand Marching Toward Golden Era Under Modi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_uttarakhand_marching_toward_golden_era_under_modi_0e20713c_c968_4536_93a2_c2e6507057e3_b0d7967e7f.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says Uttarakhand is advancing toward a golden era of development under PM Modi's leadership. CM Dhami: Uttarakhand Marching Toward Golden Era Under Modi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-assembly-session-trees-ucc-bills-due Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:53:56+05:30 Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session 2026: Trees Bill, UCC Bill likely on agenda https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_assembly_monsoon_session_begins_today_tree_ucc_bills_likely_to_be_tabled_banner_92d411a5_d6cb_4b89_a620_aa4f31f238dc_e929062254.jpeg Rajasthan Assembly's Monsoon Session began on 20 August 2026, with the Trees Protection Bill and UCC Bill likely to be tabled. The session could affect 7 lakh artisans and ₹12,000 crore in handicraft exports. Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session 2026: Trees Bill, UCC Bill likely on agenda 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-offers-women-free-bus-rides-on-raksha-bandhan Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:53:33+05:30 CM Dhami Offers Free Roadways Travel to Women on Rakshabandhan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_offers_free_roadways_travel_to_women_on_rakshabandhan_033c3154_b449_4393_9336_f5dee5b3148f_4968cc994f.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces free Uttarakhand Roadways travel for women on 28-29 August as a Rakshabandhan gift. CM Dhami Offers Free Roadways Travel to Women on Rakshabandhan 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assams-mmr-dips-below-national-avg-in-100-days Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:53:16+05:30 Assam CM Sarma: Women lead transformation in NDA 3.0's first 100 days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_initiatives_aimed_at_building_an_assam_where_women_lead_transformation_cm_sarma_on_100_days_of_nda_3_0_banner_345bc52d_2168_439f_a158_0344f8153885_bc1c941a42.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights 100-day NDA 3.0 milestones: 6,875 women trained as masons, MMR drops to 84, and ₹23.26 crore disbursed for mothers. Assam CM Sarma: Women lead transformation in NDA 3.0's first 100 days 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-forest-officers-nature-sentinels Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:52:26+05:30 CM Dhami: Forest Officers Are Sentinels of Nature, Not Just Administrators https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_forest_officers_are_sentinels_of_nature_not_just_administrators_beebb8ed_9784_4a60_9a3c_8c8ff57de9f8_3af03c0aab.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami declared forest officers are 'sentinels of nature, not just administrators,' in a statement shared by the Uttarakhand CMO on 20 August 2026. CM Dhami: Forest Officers Are Sentinels of Nature, Not Just Administrators 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-joins-vp-at-ifs-dialogue-in-dehradun Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:51:07+05:30 CM Dhami joins VP, Governor for IFS probationers' dialogue in Dehradun https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_joins_vp_governor_for_ifs_probationers_dialogue_in_dehradun_c552a778_d3a8_466d_ba94_92995c8526bd_7d1c361166.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami joined VP C.P. Radhakrishnan and Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh at an IFS probationers' dialogue programme in Dehradun on 20 August 2026. CM Dhami joins VP, Governor for IFS probationers' dialogue in Dehradun 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cong-marches-against-school-entry-ban Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:45:31+05:30 Rajasthan Congress marches against school entry ban, targets deaf-mute institution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_cong_holds_protest_march_against_govts_new_directive_restricting_entry_in_schools_banner_12ff9d7e_d437_4028_8222_67e537995b31_9f7eba94c4.jpeg Rajasthan Congress marches against Education Department directive banning school entry and photography, starting from Jaipur's Poddar Deaf-Mute School on 20 August. Rajasthan Congress marches against school entry ban, targets deaf-mute institution 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-accidents-kill-5-injure-23-in-one-day Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:44:09+05:30 Karnataka road accidents kill 5, injure 23 in Haveri and Mandya https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_five_killed_23_injured_in_separate_road_accidents_in_karnataka_banner_ca94add4_c86d_47ee_8eb7_dab763485bc4_6846665810.jpeg Five people killed and 23 injured in road accidents in Karnataka's Haveri and Mandya districts on 20 August. A bus fire in Udupi saw seven passengers escape unhurt. Karnataka road accidents kill 5, injure 23 in Haveri and Mandya 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/aabhaas-mehta-is-king-jarasandha-in-hastinapur-ke-veer Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:42:54+05:30 Aabhaas Mehta joins 'Hastinapur Ke Veer' as King Jarasandha on Sony SAB https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_iss_pyaar_ko_kya_naam_doon_actor_aabhaas_mehta_joins_hastinapur_ke_veer_as_king_jarasandha_banner_c0f05ffc_a925_4b83_b32e_3c87ddff76ea_e61b6617ba.jpeg TV actor Aabhaas Mehta joins Sony SAB's 'Hastinapur Ke Veer' as King Jarasandha, marking his first role in a Mahabharata-based production. Aabhaas Mehta joins 'Hastinapur Ke Veer' as King Jarasandha on Sony SAB 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajnaths-rajiv-gandhi-tribute-sparks-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:42:09+05:30 Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Rajnath Singh's tribute sparks political row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajiv_gandhi_also_made_significant_contribution_to_indias_development_rajnaths_tribute_to_ex_pm_on_birth_anniversary_banner_7bdfba1b_ed80_4305_a807_d7aeee9cc82f_749ce659f7.jpeg Rajnath Singh's tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary — saying he 'also' contributed to India's development — has triggered a political controversy. Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Rajnath Singh's tribute sparks political row 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/suthars-10-wicket-galle-secret-kookaburra-at-home Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:39:44+05:30 Manav Suthar's 10-wicket Galle haul: Kookaburra practice at home was the key https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_i_practised_with_kookaburra_ball_at_my_home_suthar_reveals_secret_behind_galle_masterclass_banner_61ec3e60_1c56_4118_a698_5acfbaece9eb_7ad64f2675.jpeg Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul in the Galle Test revealed: the 22-year-old practised with the Kookaburra ball at home before the Sri Lanka series, helping India win by 165 runs. Manav Suthar's 10-wicket Galle haul: Kookaburra practice at home was the key 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-plants-50l-trees-under-ek-ped-maa-ke-naam Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:39:06+05:30 Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Sirsa, Harsh Malhotra plant saplings at PBG Ground https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sirsa_harsh_malhotra_plant_saplings_under_ek_ped_maa_ke_naam_campaign_in_delhi_banner_1f42a783_4b2a_4c22_9d9f_ce325fba74c8_ef6f708f7d.jpeg Delhi Minister Sirsa and BJP Delhi chief Harsh Malhotra planted saplings at PBG Ground under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'. Campaign has planted 50 lakh trees so far, targeting 70 lakh. Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Sirsa, Harsh Malhotra plant saplings at PBG Ground 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-eou-raids-bbose-officer-in-indian-rupee343-cr-da-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:37:18+05:30 Bihar EOU raids BBOSE deputy director's properties in ₹3.43 crore DA case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bihar_eou_raids_properties_linked_to_education_department_deputy_director_in_da_case_banner_69989e5a_1d6b_4629_9c90_7030dea1b7a5_9e4c5b4d69.jpeg Bihar EOU raids 3 premises of BBOSE Deputy Director Ajay Kumar Singh on 20 August in a DA case, alleging assets of ₹3.43 crore — 90%25 above his known income. Bihar EOU raids BBOSE deputy director's properties in ₹3.43 crore DA case 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jandk-hc-quashes-drug-case-after-8-year-delay Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:34:38+05:30 J&K High Court quashes drug case, calls 8-year delay 'shocking' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_drug_testing_prosecution_jk_high_court_says_8_year_delay_shocks_judicial_conscience_banner_52f0ccb7_f1b1_4324_a12d_abcb929e9061_b0f337d5b2.jpeg J&K High Court quashes drug case after 8-year delay, says loss of re-testing right 'shocks conscience.' Drug Controller ordered to probe sample mishandling. J&K High Court quashes drug case, calls 8-year delay 'shocking' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kharagpur-bhadrak-rail-line-gets-cabinet-nod Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:32:01+05:30 Kharagpur–Bhadrak 4th Railway Line approved; Bengal CM Adhikari thanks Modi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_cm_adhikari_thanks_pm_modi_for_approval_of_crucial_railway_project_banner_d331ed35_f796_40d7_aa52_ba52b9a1e651_160ce238da.jpeg Union Cabinet clears the 173-km Kharagpur–Bhadrak 4th Railway Line. Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari thanks PM Modi, citing freight, MSME, and connectivity gains. Kharagpur–Bhadrak 4th Railway Line approved; Bengal CM Adhikari thanks Modi 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/spacesail-raises-1b-to-rival-starlink Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:30:29+05:30 SpaceSail raises $1 billion to challenge Starlink with Qianfan LEO network https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_armed_with_funding_boost_spacesail_accelerates_chinas_push_to_rival_elon_musks_starlink_729bfabb_4a16_4991_b88b_9f49880ebac2_f42e5c626d.jpeg SpaceSail closes a record $1 billion Series B to expand its Qianfan LEO satellite network and challenge Starlink's global dominance. SpaceSail raises $1 billion to challenge Starlink with Qianfan LEO network 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/centre-slaps-15-day-sugar-stock-cap-on-bulk-buyers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:28:42+05:30 Sugar stock limit: Centre caps bulk consumer holdings at 15 days amid 13%25 price surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_govt_imposes_15_day_sugar_stock_limit_on_bulk_consumers_amid_price_surge_banner_cecf1629_189c_4f9e_b368_40b1947e16f5_ee1c9b2d27.jpeg Centre caps sugar stockholding at 15 days for bulk consumers from 1 September to 30 November, as retail prices rise 13%25 year-on-year to ₹52.30 per kg ahead of the festive season. Sugar stock limit: Centre caps bulk consumer holdings at 15 days amid 13%25 price surge 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kher-reacts-to-ladakh-army-disrespect-clip Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:26:39+05:30 Anupam Kher reacts to Ladakh Army disrespect video: 'It disturbed me deeply' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_anupam_kher_reacts_to_ladakh_video_of_woman_allegedly_disrespecting_army_personnel_it_disturbed_me_deeply_banner_6062b09d_25ce_4271_b46c_19c3987181cf_3aaf3ab78a.jpeg Anupam Kher reacts to viral Ladakh video of woman allegedly disrespecting Army personnel, shares patriotic 'Sena Ki Jai' song from his film Tanvi The Great. Anupam Kher reacts to Ladakh Army disrespect video: 'It disturbed me deeply' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/lins-sweet-50th-birthday-note-for-randeep Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:26:08+05:30 Lin Laishram's heartfelt birthday note for Randeep Hooda at 50 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lin_laishram_wishes_nyomica_ke_papa_randeep_hooda_may_your_ice_cream_bowl_always_be_bottomless_banner_a49d5a7b_ce45_4242_b2ae_7d24eb54d4ee_385932f605.jpeg Lin Laishram shares a heartfelt birthday post for Randeep Hooda as he turns 50, calling him 'Nyomica ke Papa'. Actor has Eetha and Operation Khukri ahead. Lin Laishram's heartfelt birthday note for Randeep Hooda at 50 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/immortal-gets-u-cert-out-september-4 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:20:55+05:30 Immortal gets 'U' certificate, G V Prakash horror thriller releases September 4 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_g_v_prakash_kayadu_lohars_immortal_cleared_for_release_with_u_certificate_banner_ba43d793_c521_4bd8_81d3_8b8bf2ee72e1_b63b2b406c.jpeg G V Prakash and Kayadu Lohar's horror thriller Immortal gets CBFC 'U' certificate, set for theatrical release on 4 September 2025. Immortal gets 'U' certificate, G V Prakash horror thriller releases September 4 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/riyas-denies-hawala-link-in-veena-vijayan-ed-case Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:17:58+05:30 Kerala ED probe: Riyas denies hawala link as CPI(M) rallies behind Pinarayi's daughter https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_kerala_riyas_hits_back_at_baseless_report_as_cpim_closes_ranks_around_pinarayi_vijayans_daughter_banner_c258e6b3_0d92_48f2_98a3_ca61f4e7e1da_f7b3978a00.jpeg Kerala MLA P.A. Mohammed Riyas denies ED-linked hawala allegations against wife Veena Vijayan, threatens legal action as CPI(M) plans Kozhikode rally in her defence. Kerala ED probe: Riyas denies hawala link as CPI(M) rallies behind Pinarayi's daughter 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/vijay-vikrams-starstruck-damini-moment-with-sunny Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:10:49+05:30 Vijay Vikram Singh's 'Damini' moment with Sunny Deol on Ikka sets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bigg_boss_voice_vijay_vikram_singh_recalls_iconic_damini_reference_during_first_meeting_with_sunny_deol_on_sets_of_ikka_banner_7ad46fb7_2910_48e9_8bcf_400c8ccbb847_13e1d0ef9a.jpeg Vijay Vikram Singh, the Bigg Boss voice, recalls his starstruck first meeting with Sunny Deol on Ikka sets and the spontaneous Damini dialogue reference that followed. Vijay Vikram Singh's 'Damini' moment with Sunny Deol on Ikka sets 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-hooch-toll-hits-7-4-cops-suspended Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:10:08+05:30 Gujarat hooch tragedy: Death toll hits 7 in Bhavnagar; 4 cops suspended, 21 booked https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_hooch_deaths_rise_to_seven_four_cops_suspended_21_booked_banner_92b7796f_9d84_41dc_a464_452df6d84060_c01fe4caef.jpeg Seven dead and 25-28 hospitalised in Bhavnagar hooch tragedy; 4 cops suspended and 21 booked after seized bottle tests 38.59%25 methanol. Gujarat hooch tragedy: Death toll hits 7 in Bhavnagar; 4 cops suspended, 21 booked 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-sends-medicines-to-kabul-hospital-again Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:06:00+05:30 India delivers medicines to Kabul hospital, reaffirms Afghan health partnership https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_delivers_medical_supplies_to_kabul_hospital_reaffirms_humanitarian_support_banner_23fdf33c_f5c2_4f1d_8909_c22b60e1fc24_55195ddab7.jpeg India delivered medicines and medical consumables to a Kabul government hospital on 20 August, the latest in a series of humanitarian consignments including 5 tonnes of medicines in June and 20 tonnes of vaccines in May. India delivers medicines to Kabul hospital, reaffirms Afghan health partnership 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maharashtra-clears-gcc-policy-2025-guidelines Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:04:07+05:30 Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 guidelines approved, targets 400 new hubs and 4 lakh jobs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maharashtra_approves_operational_guidelines_for_global_capability_centre_policy_2025_banner_e43e8b06_e978_47f6_aff6_2c0883981121_12aa9fd117.jpeg Maharashtra approves GCC Policy 2025 operational guidelines, offering capital subsidies, rent relief, and stamp duty waivers to attract 400 new hubs and 4 lakh high-skilled jobs. Maharashtra GCC Policy 2025 guidelines approved, targets 400 new hubs and 4 lakh jobs 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/rasika-dugal-wins-best-actor-at-iffm-for-delhi-crime-s3 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:03:23+05:30 Rasika Dugal wins Best Actor at Melbourne Film Festival for Delhi Crime S3 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rasika_dugal_celebrates_best_actor_win_for_delhi_crime_season_3_eight_years_and_so_many_memories_banner_f2c565e2_4340_450b_8619_49ab1845f453_bfbd74845d.jpeg Rasika Dugal wins Best Actor (Series) for Delhi Crime Season 3 at IFFM 2026 in Melbourne, celebrating eight years and three seasons as IPS officer Neeti Singh. Rasika Dugal wins Best Actor at Melbourne Film Festival for Delhi Crime S3 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gaurs-75-fires-purani-dilli-6-past-strikers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:00:49+05:30 Aryan Gaur's 75 off 42 steers Purani Dilli 6 past North Delhi Strikers in DPL https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_not_trying_to_do_extra_just_following_the_basics_purani_dilli_6s_aryan_gaurs_simple_approach_in_dpl_banner_f9b0eef5_abb6_4a7e_a204_cab06f699a9f_8b4bd24aa0.jpeg Aryan Gaur's 75 off 42 balls and a 109-run stand with Dev Lakra powered Purani Dilli 6 to a 20-run DPL win over North Delhi Strikers on 20 August. Aryan Gaur's 75 off 42 steers Purani Dilli 6 past North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/tokyo-thousands-protest-takaichis-military-push Nation Press en 2026-08-20T11:00:07+05:30 Tokyo protest: Thousands rally against Takaichi govt's military push, history stance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_large_protest_held_in_japan_against_takaichi_govts_distorted_view_of_history_dangerous_moves_banner_f4967e25_efe9_45fe_8529_04e3af7fb2bf_bd592f785f.jpeg Tens of thousands rallied in Tokyo on 20 August against PM Sanae Takaichi's military expansion drive and refusal to acknowledge Japan's wartime history of aggression. Tokyo protest: Thousands rally against Takaichi govt's military push, history stance 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/magic-moments-adds-aam-panna-to-vodka-range Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:59:53+05:30 Magic Moments launches Aam Panna vodka, expanding Flavours of India range https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_magic_moments_expands_its_category_defining_flavours_of_india_portfolio_with_bold_new_expression_banner_3bc0ecf4_6439_429f_a834_cc00ceb7fc55_86bc403727.jpeg Radico Khaitan launches Magic Moments Aam Panna vodka, adding a raw mango variant to its Flavours of India portfolio across 14 Indian states. Brand holds 60%25 vodka market share. Magic Moments launches Aam Panna vodka, expanding Flavours of India range 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/madhwal-raichandani-to-lead-mussoorie-thunder Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:57:24+05:30 Akash Madhwal, Lakshya Raichandani to captain Mussoorie Thunder in Dehradun T20 League 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_akash_madhwal_lakshya_raichandani_to_lead_mussoorie_thunder_in_inaugural_dehradun_t20_league_banner_9dce86c0_cbe5_4823_9dba_353cabcc8264_4395a69b32.jpeg Akash Madhwal and India U-19 vice-captain Lakshya Raichandani will lead Mussoorie Thunder in the inaugural Dehradun T20 League, running 2–9 September 2026 in Dehradun. Akash Madhwal, Lakshya Raichandani to captain Mussoorie Thunder in Dehradun T20 League 2026 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tanishaa-calls-kajol-her-prince-in-reel Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:56:55+05:30 Tanishaa Mukerji calls Kajol her 'Prince' in Cinderella-themed reel https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tanishaa_mukerji_calls_kajol_her_prince_as_she_channels_cinderella_in_a_fun_reel_banner_19d387d5_4e5f_42c7_bed5_a07ef7995f94_a1d84a860c.jpeg Tanishaa Mukerji's Cinderella reel names Kajol as her 'Prince,' offering a fun look at the sisters' bond. The clip follows Tanishaa's birthday tribute to Kajol earlier this month. Tanishaa Mukerji calls Kajol her 'Prince' in Cinderella-themed reel 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mira-rajputs-rakhi-extension-boards-as-gift Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:56:42+05:30 Mira Rajput celebrates Raksha Bandhan 2026 with siblings, gets extension boards https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mira_rajput_celebrates_rakhi_with_siblings_gets_extension_boards_as_gift_banner_b08dd802_ff0b_4949_a2a4_6a9ca1527adc_bf3cdd5319.jpeg Mira Rajput celebrated Raksha Bandhan 2026 with her siblings, sharing family pictures and a witty caption about extension boards gifted by her brother. Mira Rajput celebrates Raksha Bandhan 2026 with siblings, gets extension boards 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivakumar-honours-rajiv-gandhi-on-birth-anniversary Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:56:37+05:30 Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: CM Shivakumar credits late PM's vision for his political journey https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_his_vision_continues_to_inspire_my_political_journey_cm_shivakumar_on_rajiv_gandhi_birth_anniversary_banner_dad3670c_65d0_4af5_aee0_8e9a3e2740c9_b4a02a45ce.jpeg Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary on 20 August, crediting the late PM's vision and encouragement as a guiding force in his political career. Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: CM Shivakumar credits late PM's vision for his political journey 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/n-korea-has-80-120-nukes-says-seoul-minister Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:55:39+05:30 North Korea has 80-120 nuclear weapons, says South Korean Defence Minister https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_north_korea_typically_estimated_to_have_80_120_nuclear_weapons_south_korean_defence_minister_banner_038c760c_ec03_4536_831f_eca8599fd7c3_7678beeb79.jpeg South Korea's Defence Minister estimates North Korea has 80-120 nuclear weapons, higher than Trump's cited figure of 57. Seoul flags border military buildups expected to complete by 2028. North Korea has 80-120 nuclear weapons, says South Korean Defence Minister 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-hosts-crypto-ceos-eyes-clarity-act-vote Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:51:41+05:30 Trump crypto push: Tech and finance CEOs back CLARITY Act at White House https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_tech_leaders_rally_behind_trumps_crypto_push_banner_06a7047b_82f6_4074_99ae_306ed9d7ca59_b1577d3b61.jpeg Top US crypto and finance CEOs backed Trump's digital-asset agenda at the White House on 20 August, urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act before a 15 September vote. Trump crypto push: Tech and finance CEOs back CLARITY Act at White House 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ex-tarakeswar-chief-kundu-held-after-weeks-on-run Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:50:55+05:30 Tarakeswar Municipality ex-chief Uttam Kundu arrested after weeks on the run https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_absconding_trinamool_leader_ex_tarakeswar_municipality_chief_arrested_banner_8fe58f35_c6f6_4d14_93de_9dcd5941db2e_f656d0782f.jpeg Uttam Kundu, ex-Tarakeswar Municipality chief and TMC rebel faction leader, arrested by Hooghly Rural District Police on 20 August on charges of extortion of ₹40 lakh, corruption, and land-grabbing. Tarakeswar Municipality ex-chief Uttam Kundu arrested after weeks on the run 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/rbi-to-hold-rates-through-fy27-sbi-research Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:45:42+05:30 RBI set for prolonged rate pause in FY27 as growth holds, inflation eases: SBI Research https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rbi_likely_to_stay_on_prolonged_rate_pause_in_fy27_amid_robust_growth_easing_inflation_report_banner_3a0e62d7_ae09_4d5a_8ecf_da63f73c23e1_627d2e20c8.jpeg RBI likely to hold rates through FY27 as growth stays robust and CPI inflation eases to 4.45%25 in July, per SBI Research. A brief spike above 6%25 expected in Oct-Nov before moderating. RBI set for prolonged rate pause in FY27 as growth holds, inflation eases: SBI Research 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sandler-every-day-im-sorry-for-how-i-dress Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:45:32+05:30 Adam Sandler jokes his kids hate his fashion: 'Every day I'm sorry' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_adam_sandler_every_day_im_sorry_for_the_way_i_dress_banner_6e20b835_9d9c_459e_8c13_14b339578709_e7c7bd0bdb.jpeg Adam Sandler joked on The Jennifer Hudson Show that his kids are 'mad' at his casual dress sense, quipping 'Every day I'm sorry for the way I dress.' Adam Sandler jokes his kids hate his fashion: 'Every day I'm sorry' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shamna-kasim-joins-rajinikanths-jailer-2 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:43:13+05:30 Shamna Kasim joins Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, out October 15 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shamna_kasim_overwhelmed_with_happiness_and_gratitude_to_be_a_part_of_rajinikanths_jailer_2_banner_e91e776f_ba7d_4a85_ba52_4624d97b65cd_7272cc2273.jpeg Actress Shamna Kasim confirms her role in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, releasing worldwide on 15 October. She features in the film's first single 'Ala Bolelo'. Shamna Kasim joins Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, out October 15 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bejlek-stuns-world-no-1-sabalenka-in-cincinnati Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:35:32+05:30 Bejlek stuns Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 to reach first WTA 1000 QF in Cincinnati https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bejlek_stuns_sabalenka_in_cincinnati_to_reach_first_wta_1000_qf_banner_4106d396_d37b_41c2_83af_0ec60f07a44f_2497d351d4.jpeg Sara Bejlek, World No. 35, upsets World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal on 19 August 2026. Bejlek stuns Sabalenka 7-6, 6-4 to reach first WTA 1000 QF in Cincinnati 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-l-g-reviews-brics-summit-2026-prep Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:35:26+05:30 BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi L-G Sandhu chairs prep review, flags multi-agency coordination https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_delhi_l_g_reviews_preparations_for_brics_summit_2026_stresses_multi_agency_coordination_banner_efc931b0_18d8_4a7c_a2f2_9121da010b21_4e3b4b082b.jpeg Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu chairs BRICS Summit 2026 prep review on 20 August, directs agencies on traffic, security, and civic readiness ahead of the 12-13 September summit. BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi L-G Sandhu chairs prep review, flags multi-agency coordination 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/statham-mocks-mutiny-cereal-and-steath-ham Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:34:14+05:30 Jason Statham jokes about 'Mutiny' cereal and 'Steath ham' gifts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_jason_statham_jokes_about_bizarre_mutiny_gifts_from_america_banner_7f1e94f5_399a_4756_b8d2_d80fca2dcd44_eb09e21798.jpeg Jason Statham mocks bizarre 'Mutiny' promotional gifts on Instagram — from themed cereal with anchor marshmallows to a tin of 'Steath ham' he calls a personal dig. Jason Statham jokes about 'Mutiny' cereal and 'Steath ham' gifts 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/family-of-four-dead-in-siddipet-well-accident Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:33:12+05:30 Four of a family dead as car plunges into well in Telangana's Siddipet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_four_of_a_family_killed_as_car_falls_into_well_in_telanganas_siddipet_banner_83571b20_a8c4_4f46_a84f_56c6a54bc9aa_e74a8981b3.jpeg Four family members, including two toddlers, died after their car fell into an open well near Appanapalli in Telangana's Siddipet district late Wednesday. Overspeeding is suspected. Four of a family dead as car plunges into well in Telangana's Siddipet 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/amrita-bagchi-on-her-kargil-war-role Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:28:53+05:30 Amrita Bagchi on playing Alka Ahuja in 'Operation Safed Sagar' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_amrita_bagchi_reveals_why_she_was_drawn_to_her_character_in_operation_safed_sagar_banner_ccc6793a_07fe_4e12_9e31_d556a5419547_0aaebd12d1.jpeg Amrita Bagchi reveals what drew her to play Alka Ahuja in 'Operation Safed Sagar', citing the character's courage and optimism despite hardship. Amrita Bagchi on playing Alka Ahuja in 'Operation Safed Sagar' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/s-korea-opposition-blasts-lee-over-trump-drill-praise Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:28:40+05:30 South Korea opposition slams Lee's praise of Trump military drill cuts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_south_korean_oppn_blasts_lees_praise_of_trumps_decision_to_reduce_military_drills_banner_49a6038e_2164_4d5e_a494_add36654e0fa_1fa4a6db0c.jpeg South Korea's PPP leader Jang Dong-hyeok slams President Lee Jae Myung for praising Trump's Ulchi Freedom Shield drill cuts as a peace milestone on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea opposition slams Lee's praise of Trump military drill cuts 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tiafoe-paul-reach-cincinnati-qfs-with-upsets Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:23:28+05:30 Tiafoe stuns Auger-Aliassime, Paul beats Zverev at Cincinnati Open 2025 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tiafoe_upsets_auger_aliassime_paul_stuns_zverev_in_cincinnati_banner_d2303728_8c93_476f_b71a_ffe412076acf_4e559e0a48.jpeg Frances Tiafoe beats 2nd seed Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4 at Cincinnati Open on 20 August; Tommy Paul stuns top seed Zverev, saving a match point to reach the quarter-finals. Tiafoe stuns Auger-Aliassime, Paul beats Zverev at Cincinnati Open 2025 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/priya-bhavani-shankar-irumudi-was-a-lovely-journey Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:22:42+05:30 Priya Bhavani Shankar on Irumudi: 'We made a thousand memories' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_priya_bhavani_shankar_on_working_in_ravi_tejas_irumudi_we_made_a_thousand_memories_while_shooting_this_film_banner_66e23f0f_09e1_4169_9026_78ce14ea3334_a42fd399cb.jpeg Priya Bhavani Shankar opens up on filming Irumudi with Ravi Teja, calling it 'a lovely journey' full of memories. The bilingual film releases worldwide on 21 August 2026. Priya Bhavani Shankar on Irumudi: 'We made a thousand memories' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dmk-tn-mla-allowance-scheme-cheating-people Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:14:21+05:30 DMK slams TN CM Vijay's MLA vehicle, allowance scheme as 'cheating people' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_they_are_cheating_people_dmk_as_tn_cm_announces_official_vehicle_allowance_for_mlas_banner_1624e038_956b_4864_8e72_80ca455afbf0_aba13ef2d0.jpeg DMK's T.K.S. Elangovan slams TN CM Vijay's MLA vehicle and allowance scheme, alleging fiscal hypocrisy and accusing the government of 'cheating the people of Tamil Nadu.' DMK slams TN CM Vijay's MLA vehicle, allowance scheme as 'cheating people' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/malaysia-airlines-scare-shuts-narita-runway Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:13:58+05:30 Malaysia Airlines engine scare shuts Narita runway, 160 on board safe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_black_smoke_seen_near_aircraft_engine_at_japans_narita_airport_runway_closed_banner_0366db18_2181_496c_a76d_af8ce59a0150_49b9f518b5.jpeg Malaysia Airlines plane with 160 on board aborted takeoff at Narita Airport on 20 August after black smoke near engine; Runway A closed for inspection, no injuries reported. Malaysia Airlines engine scare shuts Narita runway, 160 on board safe 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/munmun-dutta-on-top-of-the-world-in-nyc Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:13:07+05:30 Empire State Building lit in tricolour: Munmun Dutta feels 'on top of the world' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_munmun_dutta_felt_on_top_of_the_world_after_seeing_empire_state_building_in_tricolour_banner_9d6ca4f5_30a2_465d_8a83_bd10c0cfab49_77b5e87fc2.jpeg Munmun Dutta and the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast visited New York's Empire State Building lit in India's tricolour to celebrate Independence Day. Empire State Building lit in tricolour: Munmun Dutta feels 'on top of the world' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/vikkals-vikrams-lightweight-baby-first-look-out Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:09:08+05:30 Vikkals Vikram's 'Lightweight, Baby!' first look poster unveiled https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vikkals_vikram_arathy_krishnas_lightweight_baby_first_look_poster_out_banner_77203d94_794e_4cbc_ac15_3d0d9f205914_7d8e44aad5.jpeg First look poster of Tamil film 'Lightweight, Baby!' starring Vikkals Vikram and Arathy Krishna released on 20 August. Film set in competitive fitness world, directed by KC Guru. Vikkals Vikram's 'Lightweight, Baby!' first look poster unveiled 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shiv-sena-ubt-demands-unity-on-voter-roll-row Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:08:25+05:30 Shiv Sena (UBT) calls for opposition unity against electoral roll manipulation in Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_need_for_collective_movement_against_electoral_discrepancies_shiv_senaubt_in_saamana_banner_60306cae_a70d_4569_bd76_b1159eafdaae_9e4e5dbad6.jpeg Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses ECI and BJP of using Maharashtra's SIR drive to exclude 2.07 crore voters as a political weapon ahead of elections, demands opposition unity. Shiv Sena (UBT) calls for opposition unity against electoral roll manipulation in Maharashtra 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/australia-outraged-as-israel-clears-gaza-airstrike-soldiers Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:02:35+05:30 Australia 'outraged' as Israel clears soldiers over Gaza aid worker killing https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_australia_criticises_israels_decision_to_clear_soldiers_over_death_of_aid_worker_banner_6257fdd5_2e16_4b18_be99_568b9c9a909e_ac52140563.jpeg Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Canberra is 'outraged' after Israel cleared soldiers over the 2024 Gaza airstrike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. Australia 'outraged' as Israel clears soldiers over Gaza aid worker killing 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/manu-bhaker-prays-at-ujjains-mahakaleshwar Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:01:00+05:30 Manu Bhaker visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, fulfils long-held wish https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_olympic_medallist_shooter_manu_bhaker_offers_prayers_at_ujjains_mahakaleshwar_temple_banner_377095e3_c86f_4857_ba36_c6ec23e9554b_9f9e16716e.jpeg Shooter Manu Bhaker visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on 20 August, fulfilling a long-held wish after her historic double-bronze feat at the Paris Olympics. Manu Bhaker visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, fulfils long-held wish 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shaggy-chills-with-tea-and-scones-in-england Nation Press en 2026-08-20T10:00:51+05:30 Shaggy swaps the stage for English countryside tea and scones https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_shaggy_enjoys_a_laid_back_day_with_tea_and_scones_banner_02709a9b_25f4_4e46_aa2b_c5a16b5e7e1c_10e5d0eeea.jpeg Reggae star Shaggy shared an Instagram video enjoying tea and scones during a day off in the English countryside, captioning it 'chillin at the Manor'. Shaggy swaps the stage for English countryside tea and scones 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/gop-lawmakers-seek-probe-on-california-china-ties Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:59:43+05:30 US lawmakers demand probe into California-China climate deals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_us_lawmakers_seek_probe_into_california_china_ties_banner_a109246d_35fa_4ea8_86b2_57a2fda0ee53_e51273c3b1.jpeg Four Republican lawmakers urge the Justice Department and State Department to probe California's climate deals with Chinese government-linked bodies, alleging unconstitutional foreign policy overreach. US lawmakers demand probe into California-China climate deals 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/lic-gets-rbi-nod-to-lift-hdfc-bank-stake Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:58:34+05:30 LIC gets RBI nod to raise HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%25; both stocks climb https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_lic_gets_rbi_nod_to_increase_hdfc_bank_stake_to_9_99_pc_stocks_trade_higher_banner_278496cf_7b9e_48c4_852d_50315729a5fd_fe6ef6fe63.jpeg RBI approves LIC's bid to raise its HDFC Bank stake from 4.11%25 to up to 9.99%25. LIC shares rose 1%25 to ₹417.40; HDFC Bank climbed 1.09%25 to ₹728 on BSE. LIC gets RBI nod to raise HDFC Bank stake to 9.99%25; both stocks climb 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/lee-backs-trumps-korea-drill-cuts-for-peace Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:55:21+05:30 South Korea's Lee respects Trump's move to scale back US-South Korea drills for North Korea talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_south_korean_prez_respects_trumps_decision_to_promote_dialogue_with_north_korea_through_scaled_back_military_exercises_banner_4ef47a4f_5916_4f01_a2ec_f8a4f63ea8dd_4d26463c5f.jpeg South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he respects Trump's decision to scale back US-South Korea military exercises to open dialogue with North Korea, August 20. South Korea's Lee respects Trump's move to scale back US-South Korea drills for North Korea talks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-singapore-4th-ismr-csp-progress-reviewed Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:55:19+05:30 India-Singapore 4th Ministerial Roundtable: CSP roadmap progress discussed with PM Wong https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_top_indian_ministers_discuss_progress_towards_comprehensive_strategic_partnership_in_singapore_banner_8835f8f6_3cc1_49f6_8943_6f4af767d483_d3a2baeaa3.jpeg India’s top ministers met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong on 20 August at the 4th ISMR to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across six key pillars. India-Singapore 4th Ministerial Roundtable: CSP roadmap progress discussed with PM Wong 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/avinash-wadhawans-liberating-sf-solo-trip Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:53:37+05:30 Avinash Wadhawan on solo San Francisco trip: 'A conversation with myself' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_avinash_wadhawan_reveals_how_his_solo_san_francisco_trip_taught_him_to_trust_himself_banner_9d39b8cb_15f6_4665_8d8c_5661c4a5427a_11e519ee54.jpeg Avinash Wadhawan opens up about his solo San Francisco trip, calling it 'a conversation with myself' that taught him to trust himself and embrace uncertainty. Avinash Wadhawan on solo San Francisco trip: 'A conversation with myself' 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/finlands-asf-cases-hit-19-pork-exports-at-risk Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:50:10+05:30 African Swine Fever cases in Finland's wild boars hit 19, pork exports disrupted https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_african_swine_fever_cases_in_wild_boar_rise_disrupting_finlands_pork_export_banner_b76c59ff_62c1_4eff_9878_42868c0cd018_555012c085.jpeg African Swine Fever cases in Finland's wild boars reach 19, costing the country its ASF-free status and disrupting pork exports worth €74 million annually. African Swine Fever cases in Finland's wild boars hit 19, pork exports disrupted 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/583-us-firms-went-public-under-trump-sec Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:45:21+05:30 583 US firms went public under Trump, raising $208 billion: SEC chief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_583_us_firms_went_public_under_trump_sec_banner_74ab5b87_a0b5_4702_86c2_16367945ed10_9138a988f5.jpeg 583 US companies have gone public since Trump's inauguration, raising $208 billion — up 75%25 vs the Biden era, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said on 20 August. 583 US firms went public under Trump, raising $208 billion: SEC chief 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/kospi-jumps-62percent-in-chip-led-seoul-rally Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:33:35+05:30 KOSPI surges 6.2%25 as Samsung, SK hynix lead chip rally in Seoul https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_seoul_shares_up_over_6_pc_on_chip_rally_banner_eb2d4bd3_a446_4c14_ae29_dab6ec72ba42_7b3dd43d6d.jpeg Seoul's KOSPI surged 6.2%25 to 6,872.61 on 20 August as Samsung Electronics jumped 8.99%25 and SK hynix soared 12.27%25 on a ₩40 trillion share buyback plan. KOSPI surges 6.2%25 as Samsung, SK hynix lead chip rally in Seoul 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sensex-jumps-558-pts-ends-12-day-losing-run Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:32:42+05:30 Sensex surges 558 points as US bond yield dip lifts global markets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indian_markets_open_higher_as_softer_us_bond_yields_boost_global_risk_appetite_banner_b735c2a0_8f57_4911_9774_9e238be10e5e_a3c452da20.jpeg Sensex rises 558 points to 77,468 on 20 August as falling US bond yields lift global risk appetite, snapping a 12-session losing streak. Nifty 50 gains 147 points to 24,225. Sensex surges 558 points as US bond yield dip lifts global markets 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/senator-warner-grills-meta-on-child-abuse-ads Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:30:58+05:30 US Senator Warner presses Meta's Zuckerberg on child abuse ads https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_us_senator_presses_meta_over_child_abuse_ads_banner_06ecb101_058e_4d8b_aad6_492ffc17283b_0b0bb0a8fd.jpeg US Senator Mark Warner demands Meta CEO Zuckerberg explain how 50+ child abuse ads passed review, ran across Facebook and Instagram — including in India — between Nov 2025 and Aug 2026. US Senator Warner presses Meta's Zuckerberg on child abuse ads 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/google-pixel-11-hits-india-from-indian-rupee89999 Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:29:23+05:30 Google Pixel 11 series launched in India starting ₹89,999 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_google_bets_big_on_india_with_new_pixel_11_portfolio_banner_ccc59232_3011_40df_9429_b627da215242_3d2b5d0940.jpeg Google Pixel 11 series launches in India on 20 August, starting at ₹89,999, powered by Tensor G6 and Gemini Nano AI. India is a key manufacturing hub as Google plans to exit China production. Google Pixel 11 series launched in India starting ₹89,999 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/messi-fires-inter-miami-to-2-2-draw-at-philly Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:28:16+05:30 Messi scores 13th MLS goal as Inter Miami draw 2-2 at Philadelphia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mls_messi_scores_as_inter_miami_draw_2_2_with_philadelphia_union_banner_96627478_6ca7_47a0_8066_49297c611f25_6d9f33c2ce.jpeg Messi scores his 13th MLS goal and Daniel Pinter nets his first as Inter Miami draw 2-2 at Philadelphia Union on 20 August, staying second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points. Messi scores 13th MLS goal as Inter Miami draw 2-2 at Philadelphia 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-emergency-order-shields-65m-from-power-outage Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:16:53+05:30 US invokes emergency power authority for 65 million in Mid-Atlantic https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_us_invokes_emergency_authority_to_protect_power_supply_for_65_million_banner_213fe706_4aae_43d5_8d84_3991a873d0fe_8bc91872bc.jpeg US Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked emergency power authority on 20 August to protect electricity supply for 65 million across 13 Mid-Atlantic states, allowing Wagner Unit 4 to operate beyond its limit through 17 November. US invokes emergency power authority for 65 million in Mid-Atlantic 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/kakao-bank-workers-call-5-day-strike Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:16:45+05:30 Kakao Bank workers to strike 5 days over stalled wage talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_unionised_workers_at_kakao_bank_to_stage_5_day_strike_banner_d31a1af8_fec9_44a1_acce_83006c842439_5741f29063.jpeg Kakao Bank workers announce a 5-day strike from Aug 31–Sep 4 over stalled wage talks, as the bank posted record quarterly profits of 211 billion won. Hyundai Motor faces separate strike losses of 62,000 vehicles. Kakao Bank workers to strike 5 days over stalled wage talks 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/vedaranyam-salt-output-at-85percent-of-season-target Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:16:04+05:30 Vedaranyam salt output hits 85%25 of 1.75 lakh tonne target as summer heat drives recovery https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_tns_vedaranyam_salt_producers_near_annual_target_as_summer_heat_boosts_output_banner_fa181710_b33e_4aed_bb5a_d4da23b881db_e8571aa6d5.jpeg Vedaranyam salt producers in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam have completed 85%25 of their 1.75 lakh tonne target, with summer heat driving recovery after early rain disruptions. Vedaranyam salt output hits 85%25 of 1.75 lakh tonne target as summer heat drives recovery 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/tn-assembly-debates-food-cooperation-grants Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:02:44+05:30 Tamil Nadu Assembly debates Food, Cooperation grants on Thursday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_assembly_to_debate_grants_for_food_cooperation_departments_today_banner_e9c1d7d8_9cbf_42a9_8a11_6784b701238b_607d3fb52d.jpeg Tamil Nadu Assembly debates Food and Cooperation department grants on 20 August, with ministers set to announce new schemes on PDS, cooperative loans and consumer protection. Tamil Nadu Assembly debates Food, Cooperation grants on Thursday 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/solar-plus-batteries-undercut-coal-in-india Nation Press en 2026-08-20T09:01:37+05:30 Renewables plus batteries beat new coal cost in India: UC Berkeley study https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_renewables_backed_by_batteries_can_beat_new_coal_on_cost_in_india_study_banner_8ca8ff4e_1eee_4317_8187_c87c19362855_8581ef426c.jpeg Renewables backed by battery storage can supply India with 24/7 power below new coal costs, a UC Berkeley study finds, citing a SECI auction tariff of ₹5.25/kWh fixed for 25 years. Renewables plus batteries beat new coal cost in India: UC Berkeley study 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-blasts-fed-over-ridiculous-rates Nation Press en 2026-08-20T08:53:47+05:30 Trump slams Federal Reserve over 'ridiculous' interest rates https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_attacks_federal_reserve_over_ridiculous_rates_banner_f683afa3_d973_42d9_8e20_a9075732fd56_6ccb9bee08.jpeg Trump calls US interest rates 'ridiculous' at the White House on 20 August, demands cuts, and dismisses bond market volatility fears. Claims each rate point costs $600 billion. Trump slams Federal Reserve over 'ridiculous' interest rates 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/lawmakers-demand-fbi-probe-of-ice-gun-incident Nation Press en 2026-08-20T08:53:17+05:30 Indian-American lawmaker demands FBI probe after ICE agent points gun at US citizen in Virginia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_american_lawmaker_seeks_fbi_probe_after_ice_agent_points_gun_at_us_citizen_banner_09d69d8d_31ef_4715_b911_7b3ac1a7afb2_057c26123b.jpeg Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and 5 lawmakers demand FBI probe after an ICE agent allegedly pointed a gun at US citizen Carolina Molina in Falls Church, Virginia. 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UNSC must not legitimise terrorists through de-listing, India warns 2026-08-22T20:53:22+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-eyes-bigger-us-bitcoin-reserve-push Nation Press en 2026-08-20T08:31:46+05:30 Trump open to expanding US Bitcoin reserve beyond current holdings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_trump_open_to_expanding_us_bitcoin_reserve_banner_0c4c5d0a_4687_4fb8_baa5_1b93596bd490_50aa7ac1d0.jpeg Trump says his administration is open to expanding the US Bitcoin reserve, while pushing Congress to pass the CLARITY Act ahead of a key 15 September vote. 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