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“Will not allow Karnataka to lay even one stone for Mekedatu dam”: Tamil Nadu Minister N Anand

Amid mounting political tensions over the Cauvery water dispute, the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister N Anand on Wednesday reiterated the government's position against the proposed Mekedatu dam project, stating that Karnataka…

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India August 19, 2026 · 2:36 pm

SC seeks CPCB’s nod on possible relaxation of firecracker noise limits ahead of Diwali

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to examine whether restrictions on firecrackers could be eased to…

India August 19, 2026 · 2:33 pm

YSRCP condemns former MP Margani Bharat’s arrest, accuses TDP-led govt of using police to suppress opposition

Former MP and YSRCP leader Margani Bharat was arrested by police in Andhra Pradesh's Rajahmundry on Wednesday while attending a party programme…

India August 19, 2026 · 2:18 pm

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD workers detained during protest march towards Lok Bhavan

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, along with several party workers, including RJD…

India August 19, 2026 · 2:16 pm

Gujarat delegation led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel departs for Washington, DC

The Gujarat delegation, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday, concluded its San Francisco visit and departed for Washington, D. C.…

India August 19, 2026 · 2:11 pm

Gujarat approves 12-hour work shifts for Micron Semiconductor Plant within 48-hour weekly limit

The approval has been granted under the provisions of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020, which came into…

India August 19, 2026 · 2:03 pm

“Extremely pained to learn about loss:” PM Modi mourns lives lost in Kolkata fire, prays for quick recovery of injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, wrote, "Extremely pained to learn about the loss of lives due to a…