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Islamic NATO on India's doorstep? Bangladesh ministers say open to joining Saudi-Pak-Turkey pact
World | Aug 23, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTTwo of Bangladesh's junior ministers have said that the country is interested in joining the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. However, a decision in this regard would be taken after considering Bangladesh's national interests, they said.
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'Can't expect neighbours to only do...': Jaishankar on Bangladesh ties amid Hasina extradition row
India | Aug 23, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTSpeaking at an event in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that one cannot always expect its neighbours to only do what is in their interest. His remarks come amid row over ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition.
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'Groomed youth to sell drugs': In viral audio, Goldy Brar admits to Nijjar's killing in Canada
India | Aug 23, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTIn an audio clip that has gone viral, gangster Goldy Brar could be heard admitting to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was killed in Surrey, British Columbia, in 2023 that caused a diplomatic crisis between India and Canada.
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Deepen public outreach, strengthen party's ideology: What was PM Modi's message to BJP's new team
India | Aug 23, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTDuring his interaction with the newly appointed national office-bearers at BJP's headquarters in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the party leaders must stay connected with the people and committed to the country, while spreading the party's ideology.
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Rains lash Delhi-NCR in early hours; showers likely to continue till Tuesday
Delhi | Aug 23, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTEarly morning rains lashed Delhi-NCR again on Sunday, and the IMD has forecasted that the capital will receive more showers till Tuesday. From August 26 to 28, the region will experience a dry spell, though, the weather department said.
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Trump shares another map calling Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory' amid Iran standoff
World | Aug 23, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has once again shared another image of Strait of Hormuz, calling the waterway as an American territory. Trump wants the Hormuz to be under the US control, as its blockade has severely disrupted the global supply chains.
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BJP forms special team to boost Gen Z outreach, Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani among members: Sources
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTThe special team, aimed at connecting with the Gen Z, would include several senior BJP leaders, including its national president Nitin Nabin and newly appointed national general secretary Smriti Irani.
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Supreme Court relief at 105: Murder convict walks free after decades in jail
India | Aug 22, 2026, 01:04 PM ISTRasik Chandra Mondal, who is 105 years old now and is a murder convict, has been allowed to walk free after the Supreme Court came to his rescue and said the bail provided to him in November 2024 is final order.
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53-year-old elephant, rescued from Nagaland floods, airlifted to Vantara for specialised treatment
India | Aug 22, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTA 53-year-old female elephant named Joymoti has been shifted to Vantara's facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for urgent medical care after surviving the devastating floods that swept through Nagaland and Assam in July.
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Nitin Nabin chairs meet with BJP's new office-bearers; poll strategy, youth outreach top agenda
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTBJP's national president Nitin Nabin chaired a meeting with party's newly appointed national office-bearers, days after his new team was unveiled. Nabin's team now consists 65 office-bearers, including 13 national vice presidents.
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Clashes erupt at Pune college before Rahul Gandhi's visit; over 50 Youth Congress workers booked
Maharashtra | Aug 22, 2026, 12:19 PM ISTThe ABVP and the NSUI have blamed each other for the violence at the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP). The clashes erupted on Friday night, a day before Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Gunj' programme in the city.
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Reactor blast at pharma unit in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri leaves 2 dead
Telangana | Aug 22, 2026, 09:55 AM ISTThe blast took place around 10.30 pm on Friday when workers were changing their shift at a unit of the Hazelo Lab Private limited. The unit was located in the Pochampally mandal in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana.
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'Strongest El Nino in a century' could drive global temperatures higher: How will it impact India?
Explainers | Aug 22, 2026, 09:20 AM ISTThis year's El Nino will make 2027 likely the "warmest year on record", a report by the Met Office of the UK has warned. This could have a significant impact on India, which is already dealing with a "well below normal rainfall".
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Days after paper leak stir, Jantar Mantar sees fresh protest over reservation; several detained
India | Aug 22, 2026, 07:43 AM ISTThe protesters had gathered under the banner of 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday. They were seeking changes in reservation policy and UGC's framework. Many of them were detained by Delhi Police later, though.
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Delhi-NCR receives early morning rains; IMD predicts more showers till Monday
Delhi | Aug 22, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTThe IMD has said that light to moderate rainfall will continue in Delhi-NCR till Monday morning. However, the region will witness a dry spell from August 25 to 27.
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'Cong has a long history of insulting Vande Mataram': Smriti Irani's salvo at Rahul, Sonia Gandhi
India | Aug 21, 2026, 02:06 PM ISTSpeaking exclusively to India TV, BJP's newly national appointed general secretary Smriti Irani has said that the Congress has long history of insulting 'Vande Mataram' and the Hindu religion. She said the Congress should openly accept that it has a problem with Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
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Drama in central Delhi as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at police station with pellet gun victim
India | Aug 21, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTRahul Gandhi and alleged pellet gun victim Sahil Lochab visited the DCP Office at the Parliament Street Police Station, seeking an FIR. 19-year-old Lochab has alleged that he received pellet gun injuries during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.
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CJP workers chased out during school inspection in Rajasthan; Ashutosh Ranka blames BJP | VIDEO
Rajasthan | Aug 21, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTThe CJP has blamed the ruling BJP for the incident at the Rampura-Kanwarpura village in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The CJP workers had gone to inspect a government school, but were asked by the villagers to leave the premises.
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Visakhapatnam: Crying 6-year-old slapped by teacher over homework, he collapses and dies on the spot
India | Aug 21, 2026, 10:37 AM ISTThe deceased was identified as six-year-old Pranay Teja, who was a student in UKG at the Little Gardens School in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. He was slapped by his teacher on Thursday after which he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot.
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Punjab Bandh: Traffic affected, exams postponed in shutdown over Bandi Singhs' release | Highlights
India | Aug 21, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTPunjab Bandh: The band has been called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha, which is demanding the release of Sikh prisoners in Punjab. Because of the bandh, vehicular traffic has been affected in many parts, even as the security remains tightened.