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Now, protesters at Jantar Mantar seek overhaul of reservation system

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:40
On Friday (August 21) morning, the protesters, many of whom were mobilised by different organisations representing people from “general” castes such as Karni Sena and Ranbir Sena, arrived at Jantar Mantar despite public statements from the Delhi Police saying that no permission had been granted for a demonstration at this site
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Market Tales: Abandoned midway, redevelopment of Jayanagar market hangs in a balance

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:37
Bangalore Development Authority, which was tasked with the job, developed one of the proposed four towers, stalled the project midway and returned it to the newly formed Bengaluru South City Corporation
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IndiGo aircraft’s belly scrapes runway again; plane grounded

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:36
The A321 is particularly susceptible to tail strikes because of its longer fuselage
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India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:36
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026
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Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab hit the most by sugar price hike

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:33
Closely monitoring the situation, says the Centre and promises steps to ease the burden; it says rise in prices cannot be attributed to ethanol
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New passenger-friendly tariff formula for airports cuts user fee at Bengaluru by 33%

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:31
New tariff formula ensures passengers pay only for infrastructure ready for use; AERA says it will address concerns over a “tariff spike” as costs are recovered over a shorter period
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Kozhikode teen cycles to Kashmir in 42 days

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:22
Covering thousands of kilometres in just 42 days, 19-year-old C.V. Masin Muhammed undertook the journey to fulfill a dream he had harboured since his Class X days.
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Bihar Minister’s remark on impact of sugar price rise invites criticism

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:15
‘Due to increasing cases of diabetic patients, people are not taking sweets. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. I don’t think the price rise of sugar will make much difference for people,’ says State Minister Shrawan Kumar
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Roundtable raises alarm over SIR process, forms Voter Protection Forum in A.P.

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:11
The meeting adopts a resolution stating it was the responsibility of the Election Commission to protect the voting rights of all citizens who attain the age of 18
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Vande Mataram was never fully accepted after Independence, says Amit Shah

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:07
The Union Home Minister’s remarks come amidst the Congress’ recent announcement to feature only the first two stanzas of the national song at party functions
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Karnataka: Cabinet again recommends suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission chairperson

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:04
Sources said that the Governor had earlier suspended Mr. Sahukar and then sent the decision to be ratified by the Cabinet, which cleared it. However, this was seen as a procedural lapse.
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72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Keralam on August 22

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 16:00
The competitions will begin at 11 a.m. Chief Minister V.D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at 2 p.m.
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‘Kallan Vijayan’ row: former editor in-charge of Deshabhimani weekend supplement resigns

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 15:54
Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question
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PNGRB authorises about 1,800 km LPG pipeline infra with ₹7,000 crore capital investment

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 15:53
Cumulatively, the pipelines are expected to increase the country’s LPG pipeline network by about 24%
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