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18 Aug

Eight Killed, 32 Hurt in Late-Night Collision on Bhind-Gwalior Highway

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Bhind (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night collision between a passenger pickup and a dumper truck on NH-719 in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district claimed eight lives and left 32 people injured, triggering a rescue operation involving police and local residents. The accident took place at around 1 am near Chhimka village along the Bhind-Gwalior route. Initial information suggests that the pickup, carrying workers who were returning to Uttar Pradesh, collided with the dumper after the driver apparently tried to avoid cattle lying on the highway. The workers were from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh and had been in the area for paddy…

18 Aug

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Echoes Donald Trump’s Voter ID Argument, Cites India’s 646 Million Votes

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has thrown his support behind President Donald Trump’s campaign for stronger voter identification rules in the United States, using India’s massive electoral exercise as a point of comparison. Gor reacted to a post by Trump in which the US President highlighted the scale of India’s most recent Lok Sabha election and argued in favour of stricter identification requirements for American voters. “President Donald J. Trump is absolutely correct!” Gor wrote in his social media post, referring to the figure of 646 million votes cast in India’s last general election. He…

18 Aug

Strait of Hormuz: Trump Again Suggests US Territory Status Amid Iran War

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has again suggested that the United States could declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory, bringing the strategically crucial waterway back into the spotlight as the conflict involving Iran continues. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday. Referring to the current US presence and control around the strait, he said he viewed the proposal favourably and argued that Washington already exercised substantial control over the route. The comments came as diplomatic efforts to halt the prolonged conflict face difficulties. Negotiations over a possible ceasefire have…

18 Aug

Pune Sweet Shop Gets Relief From Bombay High Court; Maharashtra FDA Told to Pay Rs 5 Lakh

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The Bombay High Court has granted relief to a Pune-based sweets outlet by lifting the suspension of its food licence and directing the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration to pay ₹5 lakh to the business. Gurunanak Dairy and Sweets in Wadgaon-Sheri had faced regulatory action after an inspection on June 12 pointed to multiple shortcomings concerning sanitation and hygiene at the premises. Based on those findings, the food licence of the establishment was suspended. The shop subsequently submitted a compliance report outlining the corrective measures it had taken. When officials conducted another inspection on July 13, the…

18 Aug

Punjab Weather: More Rain on the Way as Yellow Alert Remains in Force; Chandigarh Sees Showers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions turned cooler across parts of Punjab and the Tricity on Tuesday as rain and thunderstorms affected several areas. The weather office has forecast another spell of heavy rainfall in parts of the state on August 18 and 19. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Punjab, while Chandigarh has also been placed under a rain warning. The latest forecast comes after light to moderate showers accompanied by strong winds were recorded at several locations during the previous 24 hours. The rainfall led to a marginal decline in temperatures, with Punjab's average maximum temperature falling by…

18 Aug

Himachal Weather: Heavy Rain May Disrupt Normal Life, Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience intense rainfall on Tuesday, prompting the weather department to issue alerts across 10 districts. Authorities have advised residents and visitors to exercise caution as persistent showers could increase the risk of landslides and sudden rises in water levels. Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur have been placed under an Orange Alert, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall at isolated locations. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Una, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kullu, Solan and Shimla. No specific rainfall warning has been issued for Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. The administration has appealed…

17 Aug

'The Freedom to Build': MAHE Bengaluru Marks India's 80th Independence Day with a Commitment to Nation-Building

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be a University, Bengaluru campus, celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, bringing together faculty, students, staff and senior officials to reflect on the nation’s journey and the responsibility of contributing to its future through education, research, innovation and service. Independence Day Celebration at MAHE Bengaluru Campus Dr. Raghavendra Prabhu, Additional Registrar, hoisted the National Flag, marking the ceremonial highlight of the celebrations. Senior officials, faculty, staff and students from across the constituent units of MAHE Bengaluru joined the occasion. On the occasion, Prof.…

17 Aug

Mobius Foundation's ICSE 2026 to Bring Global Sustainability Leaders Together to Advance Education for Transformative Action

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With the 2030 deadline fast approaching and global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals falling significantly short of targets, Mobius Foundation will convene the 8th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) on September 2–3, 2026, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Mobius Foundation's ICSE 2026 to Bring Global Sustainability Leaders Together to Advance Education for Transformative Action The two-day conference, themed “Sustainability Education for Transformative Action,” will bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development practitioners, industry leaders and young changemakers to examine how education can move beyond awareness and knowledge to build the skills, leadership and capacities needed…

17 Aug

US-South Korea Military Drills: Donald Trump Orders Significant Cut, Points to Relationship With Kim Jong Un

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially scale down joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, citing the cost of the drills and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a statement shared on Truth Social, Trump questioned the need for the United States to continue participating in large-scale exercises with Seoul. He argued that the activities place a considerable financial burden on Washington and could be perceived by North Korea as an unnecessarily provocative move. Trump said his decision was influenced by what he…

17 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Disrupts Traffic, Orange Alert Sounds for Two Districts

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent monsoon showers continued to create difficulties across Uttarakhand, with several areas witnessing water accumulation, swollen water bodies and landslides. The continuing spell of rain has affected movement on mountain roads and disrupted normal activities in parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for Dehradun and Tehri, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. Thunderstorms and lightning are also likely during intense spells, prompting authorities and residents to remain cautious. Other districts have been placed under a Yellow Alert, with the weather office predicting isolated heavy showers accompanied by…