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1 killed, 5 others injured in shooting at rave party in Switzerland's Aarau; hunt on for attacker
World | Aug 30, 2026, 12:43 PM ISTThe incident happened midnight at a racecourse in Switzerland's Aarau where the rave party was being organised. One person was killed, while five others were injured in the incident.
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Two pilots killed after training aircraft crashes in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTOne of the pilots died at the spot, while the second was pulled out of the wreckage in a critical condition and later died at a hospital.
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PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, assures all possible assistance for Nepal flash flood relief
India | Aug 26, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTAt least 133 Indians are among more than 750 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. According to government sources, India is preparing to send relief material to Nepal at the earliest.
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IndiGo Lucknow-Bengaluru flight gets bomb threat, note found on tissue paper; searches underway
India | Aug 26, 2026, 03:13 PM ISTFollowing the incident on flight 6E231 from Lucknow to Bengaluru, security agencies took precautionary measures and carried out checks of the aircraft to determine whether there was any genuine threat.
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Six dead, dozens injured as private bus with 43 passengers rams into truck in Telangana's Suryapet
Telangana | Aug 26, 2026, 08:30 AM ISTThe ill-fated electric bus run by provider Fresh Bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Vijayawada when it hit a moving truck near Durgapuram in Suryapet, killing 6 passengers and injuring several others.
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Yogi govt approves free lifetime bus travel for women aged 60 and above in big decision
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 25, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved 24 proposals, including the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana for women above 60. Under the scheme, more than one crore women will be eligible for lifelong free travel in all UPSRTC buses.
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SC notice to 20 rebel TMC MPs on Abhishek Banerjee's plea for early disqualification decision
India | Aug 25, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTAbhishek Banerjee moved the Supreme Court seeking an early decision by the Speaker on the rebel Trinamool Congress MPs’ disqualification petitions under the anti-defection law.
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CM Vijay scraps Parandur airport project amid protests; announces 3-free cooking gas cylinders
Tamil Nadu | Aug 24, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTFormer Chief Minister MK Stalin's government had proposed the now-scrapped Parandur airport project in 2022. However, it was opposed by locals, and Vijay's TVK had also raised concerns over it.
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'Pellets hit near his heart, police have orders to not lodge FIR': Rahul firm on dharna with victim
India | Aug 21, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTRahul Gandhi alleged that Sahil Lochab suffered severe injuries after being hit by pellets during the July 20 protest, citing an AIIMS report that he said found more than 200 pellets in his body, including three in his eye, resulting in loss of vision.
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All 8 onboard killed as charter plane crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, says militar
World | Aug 21, 2026, 12:57 PM ISTThe private plane departed from Anchorage in Western Alaska and is believed to have crashed early Thursday afternoon (local time) while approaching Cape Newenham, Johnson said. A total of 8 people, including two pilots, were onboard.
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Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, dies in Delhi
India | Aug 20, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTSajjan Kumar was rushed to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where he was declared brought dead. He had been lodged in Tihar Jail to serve concurrent life sentences in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case.
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Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against Bombay High Court's conviction in 2013 rape case
India | Aug 20, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTTarun Tejpal was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Bombay High Court's Goa bench last week for raping a former Tehelka colleague in 2013.
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Blast at Delhi's Tikri Kalan CNG pump during truck refuelling leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
Delhi | Aug 19, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA blast at a CNG pump in Delhi's Tikri Kalan left three dead and as many injured, while a truck was being refuelled. Soon after receiving information about the blast, the Delhi Fire Service dispatched six fire tenders to the spot.
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'J-K is an important part of India': US envoy Sergio Gor hints at downgrading travel advisory
Jammu and Kashmir | Aug 19, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTUS Ambassador Sergio Gor arrived in Srinagar earlier in the day for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He called Jammu and Kashmir an important part of India and an incredibly beautiful place.
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9 Bangladeshi nationals killed as fire rips through hotel at Kolkata's Mirza Ghalib Street
Kolkata | Aug 19, 2026, 08:36 AM ISTThe deceased have been identified as Bangaldeshi nationals who were in Kolkata for medical treatments and were staying in the ill-fated hotel located on the Miza Ghazlib Street.
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Two girls injured after giant ride breaks down at fair in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 18, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe ride operator reportedly fled the scene following the incident. According to preliminary information, the ride could not be stopped for around 10 minutes after the accident.
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BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP incharge, Satish Poonia for Punjab, Tarun Chugh gets Gujarat
India | Aug 18, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTFor Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has appointed Vinod Tawde as state incharge, with Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel serving as co-incharge. In Punjab, Satish Poonia has been appointed as the party’s state incharge.
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Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam, all tests held by TDPL since 2014; students firm on CBI probe
Jharkhand | Aug 17, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTChief Minister Hemant Soren said that several surprising factors have emerged during the investigation into alleged examination irregularities in the state, but the details cannot be disclosed at this stage as the probe is still underway.
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BJP announces Nitin Nabin's new team: Full list of 13 VPs, 8 general secretaries, 16 secretaries
India | Aug 17, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTBJP's new team under its chief Nitin Nabin includes 13 national vice presidents and eight general secretaries, along with 16 national secretaries and other office-bearers.
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Nitin Nabin names Raje, Madhav BJP vice presidents; Smriti Irani becomes general secretary
India | Aug 17, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTBJP national president Nitin Nabin has announced his new team featuring Vasundhara Raje, Ram Madhav and Smriti Irani. The revamped organisation includes 13 vice presidents, eight general secretaries and 16 national secretaries.