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Fewer Than 20 Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz Over Weekend

Yesterday, shipping data revealed that fewer than 20 vessels navigated the key Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.

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NHRC Takes Cognizance of Assault on Two Manipur Men in Delhi

Yesterday, the National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognizance of the reported physical assault of two men from Manipur in the Munirka area of Delhi.

PIB

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Three Newborns Killed in Maharashtra Hospital Fire

Three newborns died today in a fire at a government hospital in Maharashtra.

Indian Express

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised a two-day National Conference of Ministries, Departments and Organisations (MDOs) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW) on August 20-21, 2026, in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening organisational capacity for the effective

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Union Health Ministry Holds Conference to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Yesterday, the Union Health Ministry wrapped up a two-day national conference organized in collaboration with several institutes to enhance organizational capacity.

PIB

Congress questions delay in Lok Sabha prorogation, suggesting Amit Shah seeks a two-thirds majority for the controversial Delimitation Bill.

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Congress questions Amit Shah over delimitation Bill as Lok Sabha remains unprorogued

Yesterday, the Congress party questioned whether Home Minister Amit Shah is still seeking a two-thirds majority for the proposed delimitation Bill after the Lok Sabha was left unprorogued.

Indian Express

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NBA Releases ₹2.82 Crore in ABS Funds to State and UT Boards

Yesterday, the National Biodiversity Authority distributed ₹2.82 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing funds to 27 State Biodiversity Boards, three UT Biodiversity Councils, and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research.

PIB

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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Faces Government Employees' Ire

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema is currently facing mounting anger and protests from state government employees.

Indian Express

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Cabinet Approves Four New Railway Multitracking Projects

Yesterday, the Cabinet approved four multitracking projects spanning eight districts across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh to expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 410 kilometers.

PIB

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Indian Consulate Offers Support to Family of 27-Year-Old Shot Dead in US

Today, the Indian consulate offered support to the family of a 27-year-old who was shot dead in the United States.

Indian Express

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Delhi Master Plan 2047 Outlines Roadmap for Viksit Delhi

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 establishes a developmental roadmap aligned with the Viksit Bharat 2047 national vision.

PIB

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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Visits Andhra Pradesh

Yesterday, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan traveled to Andhra Pradesh following his previous visit to Uttarakhand.

PIB

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Six Injured in Delhi Car Crash Including Two MLAs

Two members of the legislative assembly were among six people injured in a car crash in Delhi.

The Hindu

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Food Safety Raids Highlight Post-Inspection Enforcement Challenges

Recent restaurant inspections by food safety authorities reveal that maintaining long-term compliance remains the primary hurdle after initial raids take place.

Indian Express

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Patna High Court Imposes 45-Day Deadline for RTI Second Appeals

Yesterday, the Patna High Court established a 45-day timeframe for the disposal of second appeals under the Right to Information Act.

Indian Express

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Police Uncover Rs 7,000 Crore Cocaine Ring Linked to Delhi and Dubai

Investigators have tied Virender Baisoya to a major international cocaine network operating across Delhi and a Dubai hideout.

Indian Express

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DMK Accepts Defeat Amid Post-Election Analysis

Yesterday, the DMK acknowledged its electoral defeat while questions remained regarding the underlying causes of the loss.

Indian Express

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New Herb Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu Sand Dunes

Yesterday, researchers reported the discovery of a new herb with unique characteristics in the sand dunes of Tamil Nadu.

Indian Express

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Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh Delivers Investment Pitch

Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh pitched the state to potential investors, declaring that the region is no longer considered the badlands.

Indian Express

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Evaluating the Political Impact of the Vande Mataram Controversy

Yesterday, The Indian Express examined whether the ongoing debate over the national song poses a significant political challenge for the Congress party.

Indian Express