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Body of Kanpur seafarer killed in drone attack near Russia brought home; family demands martyr status
Aug 5, 2026Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) , August 5 (ANI): The mortal remains of 30-year-old Chief Officer Sagar Gupta reached his ancestral home in Shastri Nagar in Kanpur on Wednesday.Gupta was killed in a drone attack on his merchant... -
Time-bound recognition and accreditation reforms in Higher education
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed several web portals and online systems for moving towards digital and transparent systems.Accordingly, UGC has developed portals for the grant of Autonomous status... -
Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: Govt
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Internet subscribers in India have increased to over 109 crore, while 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats have been made service-ready under the BharatNet project as part of the government's efforts to... -
“Where was this demand in 2010?”: Haryana Minister Gaurav Gautam hits back at Congress over CWG 2030
Aug 5, 2026Panchkula (Haryana) , August 5 (ANI): Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam criticised the Opposition's demand for Haryana to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, accusing Congress of double standards. He said major sporting events should be viewed......Read More -
CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await Bill details
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a leading body representing traders across India, on Wednesday said it would support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on higher-value Unified Payments... -
UGC identifies 32 fake universities; Centre asks states to take legal action against them
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country as per its latest list published in February 2026, and the Central Government has asked states and... -
India’s historic Glasgow boxing run, Bhiwani boxing scene, baklava self-treat: CWG gold medalist Preeti speaks after medal win
Aug 5, 2026Rohtak (Haryana) , August 5 (ANI): Following her Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medal win, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar reflected on the learning experience that the event gave her ahead of the Asian Games this year and... -
Commonwealth Games Flag arrives in Gujarat from Glasgow
Aug 5, 2026Gandhinagar (Gujarat) , August 5 (ANI): The formal commencement of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gujarat marks a significant step towards advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Fit India vision and strengthening the cul......Read More -
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy slams coalition govt over ‘falling’ tobacco prices, accuses CM Naidu of ‘colluding’ with corporations
Aug 5, 2026Devarapalli (Andhra Pradesh) , August 5 (ANI): Former Chief Minister and YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has slammed the coalition government for its apathy towards tobacco farmers who are in deep distress as the cultivation... -
TV Somanathan gets extension as Cabinet Secretary for one year
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): The Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of TV Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond August 30, 2026.Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired...
