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Aug- 2025 -18 August
Delhi HC: Woman’s mere crying cannot establish dowry harassment case
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman’s mere crying cannot establish a dowry harassment case. The court dismissed a petition challenging the discharge of her husband and in-laws, citing natural death due to pneumonia…
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18 August
Two dead, over 200 injured during Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations
Two people died and 210 others were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Aug 16. One slipped from a balcony, while a 14-year-old collapsed in a tempo. Authorities continue treatment and urge safety…
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18 August
Four dead in cloudburst in J&K’s Kathua district
A cloudburst in Kathua’s Jod Ghati village killed four and injured six. Landslides hit nearby areas, and rising water levels in Ujh River have prompted authorities to urge residents to avoid water bodies. SDRF and…
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18 August
Amit Shah to attend BJP zonal meet in Tirunelveli on Aug 22
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu on August 22 to attend the BJP’s zonal conference in Tirunelveli, focusing on booth committees, grassroots mobilisation, and state-level electoral strategies. Chennai: Union Home Minister Amit…
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18 August
Orange alert in Kannur, Kasaragod as Kerala braces for heavy rainfall
Kerala braces for intensified monsoon rains with IMD issuing an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for seven districts. Heavy downpours have caused damage, fatalities, and rising dam levels. Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon showers…
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18 August
PM Modi to open two major highway projects in Delhi today
PM Modi will inaugurate the Delhi sections of UER-II and Dwarka Expressway worth Rs 11,000 crore today, projects aimed at decongesting Delhi, improving NCR connectivity, and promoting sustainable infrastructure. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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18 August
Arunachal gets ISRO-backed space lab in Mechuka; NE students to visit Bengaluru under NE-SPARKS
A new ISRO-backed space lab was inaugurated in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, to boost students’ interest in science and technology. Meanwhile, under the NE-SPARKS programme, 100 science students from each Northeastern state will visit ISRO’s Bengaluru…
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18 August
IndiGo aircraft’s tail touches runway at Mumbai airport
The DGCA had sent IndiGo a show-cause notice earlier last week for training 1,700 pilots using ‘non-qualified simulators’ Mumbai: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft’s tail touched the runway amid bad weather, as it powered up for…
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17 August
Gummadidala farmers accuse Maithri Drugs of releasing harmful effluents into paddy fields
Farmers in Gummadidala, Sangareddy, staged a protest against Maithri Drugs Limited for allegedly releasing harmful effluents into their paddy fields, damaging crops and livestock. Officials promised to test water samples and secure compensation, prompting the…
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17 August
Increase productivity to save SCCL, MD Balram tells employees
CCL CMD N Balram warned that the 136-year-old company faces an existential crisis due to rising competition, cheaper coal from rivals and imports, and renewable energy growth. He urged employees to boost productivity and cut…
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