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Aalok Sen Sharma

Aalok Sensharma has been working as Chief Sub-Editor at India TV since July 2025. He has been in journalism for the past six years and has a specialisation in covering genres such as defence and politics. Besides, he also has an interest in sports and loves to cover cricket. He has completed his graduation from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He can be reached at AalokSensharma@indiatvnews.com

Kharge 'hurt' over Cong leaders' silence on 'purification' row, expresses disappointment at CWC meet
India | Aug 20, 2026, 10:18 AM IST
During the CWC meeting on Wednesday, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge said he was 'upset' after party leaders failed to back him over the 'purification' row. He condemned the incident and said that the party leaders should have openly come in his support.
'Special 26'-style CBI raid foiled in Delhi: How a woman's wit prevented a fraud
Delhi | Aug 20, 2026, 09:47 AM IST
A fake 'Special 26'-style CBI raid has been foiled in Delhi's Rohini area by a businessman's wife. The entire incident was caught in CCTV and the police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway in the matter.
Congress firm on 2-stanza 'Vande Mataram' stand; BJP calls it 'new Muslim League'
India | Aug 20, 2026, 08:13 AM IST
The BJP and Congress have been engaged in a war of words over the singing of complete version of 'Vande Mataram'. While the Congress is firm that only the first two stanzas of the national song will be sung by it, the BJP has accused the opposition party of politicising the matter.

Manipur schools, colleges to remain shut till August 22 amid unrest over NRC
Manipur | Aug 20, 2026, 07:18 AM IST
The Education Department of Manipur has announced that all schools and colleges will remain closed in the state till August 22 in view of the 48-hour general strike called for the updating of the NRC before a Census is held.
'Hanging by a thread': Trump's 'economic D-day' warning to countries financially assisting Iran
World | Aug 20, 2026, 07:24 AM IST
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump has threatened countries against providing any financial assistance to Iran. He also reiterated once against that Tehran could never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
After Chidambaram, Kejriwal calls himself a 'dimaagi Naxal': 'Those who want a Viksit Bharat...'
India | Aug 17, 2026, 02:58 PM IST
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has called himself a 'dimaagi Naxal' and said he is not afraid of the BJP. He said if Bhagat and BR Ambedkar were alive today, PM Modi would've even called them a 'dimaagi Naxal'.

Stampede-like situation at Nagchandreshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain; several injured
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 17, 2026, 12:49 PM IST
The incident happened at the Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, earlier this morning. Several people were injured following the stampede-like incident and have been taken to a hospital for treatment.
Rahul urges CM Soren to meet agitators 'personally' as Jharkhand student protest enters day 24
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, asking him to 'personally' meet the students are protesting over irregularities in recruitment examinations in the state. He said the Congress stands in solidarity with the youth, who are the country's future.
'Big, bold, important step': Trump welcomes defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan
World | Aug 17, 2026, 11:35 AM IST
In a social media, US President Donald Trump welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, and described it as a "big, bold and important" first step in ensuring the security of countries in the Middle East.

Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal: Nitin Nabin's new BJP team likely today
India | Aug 17, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
Sources have told India TV that former Union Minister Smriti Iran could be inducted in Nitin Nabin's new team. The announcement is likely to be held later in the day. Other than Irani, Anurag Thakur and Vinod Tawde could also be inducted in the team.
Broken barricades, swelling crowd, rumours: How the Lakhisarai tragedy unfolded
Bihar | Aug 17, 2026, 10:07 AM IST
The tragedy at the Ashokdham Temple in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar left at least seven people dead. Officials said a huge crowd had arrived at the temple and a possible rumour could have caused the incident.
Eight charred to death in massive fire at hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum | VIDEO
West Bengal | Aug 17, 2026, 12:55 PM IST
The incident happened at a private hotel in Tarapith in West Bengal's Birbhum district this morning. It left at least eight people dead, but locals fear that the death count could rise.

7 killed in stampede-like incident in Lakhisarai's Ashokdham Temple; President, PM, CM 'pained'
Bihar | Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM IST
The incident happened at the Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday morning. According to officials, an electric wire fell that triggered panic among the people present there.
Vijay condemns killing of 3 'Tamil poachers' in Karnataka; Shivakumar orders inquiry | 10 Points
India | Aug 17, 2026, 07:45 AM IST
The controversy erupted on Saturday when three alleged poachers, likely from Tamil Nadu, were shot dead by the Karnataka forest department in the Datti forest area. However, the deceased's family members have protested over the killings and sought justice for them.
After NALSAR row, NLSIU students, alumni oppose invite to CJI Kant, BCI chairman for convocation
Karnataka | Aug 17, 2026, 06:40 AM IST
The students and alumni of the NLSIU in Bengaluru have issued a joint statement and opposed the invitation to CJI Surya Kant and BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra for the convocation ceremony, showing their solitary for the NALSAR University graduates.

20 blackbucks rewilded in Gujarat's Banni Grasslands on 80th Independence Day with Vantara's support
India | Aug 16, 2026, 03:03 PM IST
The translocation involved 20 blackbucks, 15 females and five males, from Vantara's Jamnagar facility to the Banni grasslands. The move was carried out under the requisite clearances issued by the Central Zoo Authority and the Chief Wildlife Warden of Gujarat.
'Your sins will never be forgiven': Amit Shah targets Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' row
India | Aug 16, 2026, 02:13 PM IST
Addressing a gathering in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's apology after accusing her of signalling to stop the singing of full version of 'Vande Mataram' at grand old party's headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.
'Entering politics was a mistake': What ex-Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee said in suicide note
West Bengal | Aug 16, 2026, 11:57 PM IST
Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at TMC's office in Birbhum district's Rampurhat earlier this morning. Asish Banerjee, known for his closeness to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, was 74 and is survived by his wife and son.
2 injured as Air India Express passenger's gun goes off during weapons check at Varanasi airport
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 16, 2026, 11:57 PM IST
The passenger was travelling to Mumbai from Varanasi, along with his wife. He had declared that he was carrying a weapon. During the inspection, a round was fired accidently at the Varanasi airport that left two people injured.
'Mandir ka maan kyu giraya?': Akhilesh Yadav's poetic jibe at BJP over Ram Temple theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 16, 2026, 11:27 AM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has constantly raised the issue of Ram Temple theft case and corned the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over it. On Sunday, he took a 'poetic jibe' at the BJP, saying the saffron party is using money to win the 2027 assembly elections.