https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-salutes-teen-who-saved-boy-at-beach Nation Press en 2026-08-18T02:08:52+05:30 Trump Honours Teen Lifeguard Who Saved Boy at California Beach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_honours_teen_lifeguard_who_saved_boy_at_california_beach_48f7dfdf_585c_42ee_a598_cb3125cd34c3_d0c8e452ca.jpeg President Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the Oval Office after he rescued 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai on a California beach. Trump Honours Teen Lifeguard Who Saved Boy at California Beach 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-revisits-laken-riley-case Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:52:33+05:30 White House Revives Laken Riley Case, Blames Sanctuary City Policies https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp The White House on August 17, 2026 resurfaced the Laken Riley murder case, claiming her killer was arrested in NYC six months earlier but released under sanctuary city policies. White House Revives Laken Riley Case, Blames Sanctuary City Policies 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-names-victims-sanctuary-city-fight Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:51:52+05:30 White House Backs Trump on Sanctuary Cities, Names Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp The White House invoked the deaths of Laken Riley, Sheridan Gorman and Jocelyn Nungaray to back Trump's push against sanctuary city immigration policies. White House Backs Trump on Sanctuary Cities, Names Victims of Illegal Immigrant Crime 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/thakur-hails-new-bjp-kisan-morcha-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:35:59+05:30 Anurag Thakur Congratulates New BJP Kisan Morcha Chief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anurag_thakur_congratulates_new_bjp_kisan_morcha_chief_c7445734_c980_4103_9aaa_78e8d787f1fd_a377584510.jpeg BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated B.L. Gurjar on being named the new National President of the BJP Kisan Morcha on 18 August 2026. Anurag Thakur Congratulates New BJP Kisan Morcha Chief 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/amaal-mallik-on-arijit-armaan-and-ai Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:25:15+05:30 Amaal Mallik on working with Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_amaal_mallik_speaks_on_the_ease_of_working_with_armaan_malik_arijit_singh_banner_a1a2c6cf_777f_41fe_b159_4d79db3e41d3_caf03f1dd0.jpeg Composer Amaal Mallik reveals his frank working dynamic with Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik during Awarapan 2 promotions, and flags AI's impact on singer training. Amaal Mallik on working with Arijit Singh and Armaan Malik 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/taapsee-pannu-on-flawed-women-in-cinema Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:11:55+05:30 Taapsee Pannu at Jagran Film Festival 2026: 'Cinema is richer when women are flawed' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_taapsee_pannu_cinema_becomes_interesting_when_female_characters_are_allowed_to_be_flawed_complicated_banner_de236fe2_b3e0_4b81_b427_8e2017630fe6_054f23950a.jpeg Taapsee Pannu joins Jagran Film Festival 2026 panel to discuss breaking stereotypes, citing Pink and Thappad as films that made women's complexity a cultural conversation. Taapsee Pannu at Jagran Film Festival 2026: 'Cinema is richer when women are flawed' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sfi-activists-remanded-in-kerala-vc-assault-case Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:09:26+05:30 Kerala SFI activists remanded over VC manhandling at Kalady university https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_kerala_four_sfi_activists_remanded_to_judicial_custody_for_manhandling_vc_banner_af965359_6667_451c_8054_1dff2f2486b5_022861f4e5.jpeg Four SFI activists remanded to judicial custody after Kerala's Kalady university VC Dr Ciza Thomas alleged manhandling, vehicle damage, and obstruction on 18 August. Kerala SFI activists remanded over VC manhandling at Kalady university 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/real-madrid-youth-record-ortega-sold-for-euro10m Nation Press en 2026-08-18T00:06:20+05:30 Jacobo Ortega transfer: Real Madrid youth record €10m sale to Strasbourg https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_youngster_ortega_sets_real_madrid_youth_system_transfer_record_banner_61539927_81c5_415f_92f4_fd479ea90e3d_066f454545.jpeg Real Madrid sells 19-year-old Jacobo Ortega to RC Strasbourg for €10 million — a record fee for a player who never appeared for the club's first team. Jacobo Ortega transfer: Real Madrid youth record €10m sale to Strasbourg 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dihingia-maurya-fire-barpeta-to-apl-top-spot Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:55:03+05:30 APL 2026: Dihingia, Maurya fifties power Barpeta Braves to 7-wicket win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_apl_2026_dihingia_maurya_guide_barpeta_braves_to_seven_wicket_win_and_top_spot_banner_e54d1a89_59e4_4f46_a59a_337d67a62633_f11aaf3dbb.jpeg Barpeta Braves beat Barak Legends by 7 wickets in APL 2026 at Guwahati. Dihingia (56*) and Maurya (41*) rescued a chase from 30/3 to seal top spot with 12 points. APL 2026: Dihingia, Maurya fifties power Barpeta Braves to 7-wicket win 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/birla-digital-libraries-for-every-kota-bundi-panchayat Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:51:53+05:30 Digital libraries in every Kota-Bundi panchayat: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_digital_libraries_to_be_established_in_every_panchayat_of_kota_bundi_ls_speaker_banner_12783880_3762_424d_b360_0aad83687e5f_a18ca165d8.jpeg Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announces digital libraries in every Kota-Bundi panchayat at Suraksha Samvad 2.0, targeting equal education access for rural girls. Digital libraries in every Kota-Bundi panchayat: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yathindra-calls-rss-a-poisonous-snake-row-erupts Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:51:52+05:30 Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah attacks RSS, sparks political row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_karnataka_minister_yathindra_siddaramaiahs_sharp_attack_on_rss_stirs_row_banner_3d5a421a_359d_467f_9d9c_1e4ac92df514_b02a25ba96.jpeg Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah called the RSS a 'thousand-headed poisonous snake' at a Mysuru protest on 15 August, demanding a public apology over an alleged purification ritual targeting AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah attacks RSS, sparks political row 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-hosts-teen-lifeguard-white-house Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:51:42+05:30 Trump Hosts Teen Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy from Rough Waves https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_hosts_teen_lifeguard_who_rescued_boy_from_rough_waves_7c952f6f_3d22_4968_8540_c16699e498dc_b97aec98f8.jpeg President Trump hosted 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House after he rescued a 10-year-old boy from rough waves. Trump Hosts Teen Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy from Rough Waves 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/suthars-debut-4-fer-lights-up-galle-test Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:46:53+05:30 Manav Suthar's 4-76 on debut: 'A lot to learn from Jadeja' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_a_lot_to_learn_from_him_manav_suthar_talks_about_experience_of_bowling_with_jadeja_banner_ed76ae6f_b837_45a6_a6dc_72ee8e6a1551_ca12369fe0.jpeg Debutant Manav Suthar takes 4-76 on Test debut at Galle, sharing 7 wickets with Jadeja as India build a 178-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka. Manav Suthar's 4-76 on debut: 'A lot to learn from Jadeja' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/10-forcibly-disappeared-in-karachi-in-a-week Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:41:57+05:30 10 people forcibly disappeared in Karachi's Maripur over one week https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_10_people_forcibly_disappear_in_karachi_over_a_week_reports_banner_55f086c5_7b8a_448c_a2bc_a0ee72fc80f8_b68584a19a.jpeg At least 10 people were allegedly subjected to enforced disappearances in Maripur, Karachi, over one week, including a 17-year-old minor, per local media and rights groups. 10 people forcibly disappeared in Karachi's Maripur over one week 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/irgc-calls-trumps-iran-talks-claim-a-delusion Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:40:53+05:30 IRGC rejects Trump's backchannel claim, calls it a 'delusion' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_iran_irgc_rejects_trumps_claim_of_backchannel_talks_banner_428712fa_495c_4d35_9501_f3d9380eb5e5_e09c37cf3b.jpeg Iran's IRGC rejects Trump's claim of a backchannel with Washington, calling it a 'delusion.' Tehran's foreign ministry also denied reports of a secret US-Iran meeting in Erbil. IRGC rejects Trump's backchannel claim, calls it a 'delusion' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-cm-tours-flood-zones-by-bike-boat Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:39:53+05:30 Odisha floods: CM Majhi visits Jajpur, Bhadrak by bike and boat as 7.85 lakh hit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_odisha_cm_reviews_flood_relief_operations_banner_92dabac7_53fd_49a8_9f45_e36ff2181ac4_5c55855927.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood-hit Jajpur and Bhadrak by bike and boat on 17 August as floods affected 7.85 lakh people across six districts. Odisha floods: CM Majhi visits Jajpur, Bhadrak by bike and boat as 7.85 lakh hit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-tops-india-in-teenage-pregnancy-minister Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:39:50+05:30 Teenage pregnancy tops Bengal's health concerns, says Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_teenage_pregnancy_biggest_concern_in_bengal_says_health_minister_sharadwat_mukherjee_banner_b8b8df3e_d82f_42cb_b209_a2fa95221845_7d0d5d86cf.jpeg West Bengal Health Minister Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee says Bengal tops India in teenage pregnancy. The BJP govt's 100-day report also highlights 1,100+ acres transferred to BSF for border fencing. Teenage pregnancy tops Bengal's health concerns, says Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-eyes-police-gmch-overhaul Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:35:52+05:30 CM Himanta Reviews Assam Police, Plans GMCH Overhaul https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_reviews_assam_police_plans_gmch_overhaul_4e5e0628_e2b6_4498_b169_094bd8970ae7_9d938c9e34.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed Assam Police reforms and discussed plans to transform GMCH Gauhati into a world-class institution on 17 August 2026. CM Himanta Reviews Assam Police, Plans GMCH Overhaul 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-hails-shahzad-bhatti-network-bust Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:35:10+05:30 CM Himanta Hails Crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the crackdown on 200 operatives of the Shahzad Bhatti terror network, confirming Assam arrested 2 of its members. CM Himanta Hails Crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/telangana-cm-offers-incentives-to-govt-hospital-doctors Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:32:38+05:30 Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces incentives for govt hospital super-speciality doctors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_telangana_cm_for_incentives_to_doctors_serving_extra_time_in_govt_hospitals_banner_18c8119d_87bc_4c1e_bd1c_54b9ea66e558_abaa6455cd.jpeg Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces incentives for super-speciality doctors at govt hospitals, unveils ₹21,800 crore health spend and 10,000-bed expansion plan by December 2027. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces incentives for govt hospital super-speciality doctors 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shetty-stuns-world-no-1-at-badminton-wc Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:19:56+05:30 Badminton WC: Ayush Shetty stuns World No 1 Shi Yu Qi with match-winning net flick https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_extremely_happy_with_the_way_ayush_shetty_played_the_winning_shot_coach_sagar_chopda_banner_719d84da_2582_4408_9530_57d616a12407_3b16afe082.jpeg Ayush Shetty knocks out World No 1 Shi Yu Qi at BWF World Championships in New Delhi with a match-winning net flick, coach Sagar Chopda calls it his best win. Badminton WC: Ayush Shetty stuns World No 1 Shi Yu Qi with match-winning net flick 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/vande-bharat-now-runs-through-botad Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:18:15+05:30 Vande Bharat reaches Botad via Gandhigram route from 17 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_botad_gets_vande_bharat_connectivity_as_train_begins_running_via_gandhigram_route_banner_b409fa35_6eb5_47ca_abed_04aa48e7b429_405b4bb790.jpeg Vande Bharat Express reaches Botad, Gujarat from 17 August via the Gandhigram route, linking Saurashtra to Ahmedabad. Electric train ops also begin on the corridor. Vande Bharat reaches Botad via Gandhigram route from 17 August 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-prays-at-mahadev-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:17:10+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Offers Prayers at Phaleshwarnath Mahadev Temple https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_offers_prayers_at_phaleshwarnath_mahadev_temple_550cb30a_df84_4bc3_a9fd_4a4517d148d0_c8e5f4622c.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai offered prayers with his wife at Shri Phaleshwarnath Mahadev Temple in Griha Gram Bagiya on 17 August 2026. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Offers Prayers at Phaleshwarnath Mahadev Temple 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-meets-bjp-new-social-media-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:16:29+05:30 CM Sai Meets BJP's New National Social Media Chief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_meets_bjps_new_national_social_media_chief_b7a4b769_7e1d_4665_aac0_c2cba752125b_bad7a67492.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met newly appointed BJP National Social Media Coordinator Deepak Mhaskey at his Raipur residence on August 17, 2026. CM Sai Meets BJP's New National Social Media Chief 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-meets-bjp-mahila-morcha-new-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:15:43+05:30 CM Sai Meets BJP Mahila Morcha's New National Chief in Raipur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_meets_bjp_mahila_morchas_new_national_chief_in_raipur_9b8fb0fa_01b8_45a6_b2b8_9eed280577b1_469e6ca4de.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met newly appointed BJP Mahila Morcha national president Roopkumari Chaudhary at his Raipur residence on August 17, 2026. CM Sai Meets BJP Mahila Morcha's New National Chief in Raipur 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-holds-jan-darshan-at-bagiya Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:14:56+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Holds Jan Darshan at Bagiya Camp Office https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_holds_jan_darshan_at_bagiya_camp_office_d663f747_9334_4aaa_bbdb_7e5081a0a11f_454cf820ab.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai held a Jan Darshan public-audience session at his Bagiya camp office on 17 August 2026, hearing grievances and directing officials for swift resolution. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Holds Jan Darshan at Bagiya Camp Office 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-bastar-red-corridor-to-tricolour Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:14:06+05:30 CM Sai Hails Bastar's Journey From Red Terror to Tricolour https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_hails_bastars_journey_from_red_terror_to_tricolour_8003b8e9_2353_4831_9a91_aa544089e709_12da1dbd27.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai declared Bastar's transformation from Maoist red corridor to a zone of development and tricolour pride on August 17, 2026. CM Sai Hails Bastar's Journey From Red Terror to Tricolour 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-releases-gajrath-yatra-vol-2 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:13:14+05:30 CM Sai launches 'Gajrath Yatra Vol 2', honours forest staff https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_launches_gajrath_yatra_vol_2_honours_forest_staff_9bf32d26_975e_43c7_ad51_59052434b887_4b7db19d89.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai released 'Gajrath Yatra Vol 2' at Bagiya on 17 August 2026 and honoured forest staff for human-elephant conflict management work. CM Sai launches 'Gajrath Yatra Vol 2', honours forest staff 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-launches-jashpur-silk-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:12:30+05:30 CM Sai Launches 'Resham Se Roshan Jashpur' Silk Initiative https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_launches_resham_se_roshan_jashpur_silk_initiative_57ece7ee_0786_479f_b701_2d9b51f1239a_34b80b07d3.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai launched 'Resham Se Roshan Jashpur' on August 17, offering women 100%25 subsidised Tasar reeling machines and free training as Jashpur topped Chhattisgarh in cocoon production for 2025-26. CM Sai Launches 'Resham Se Roshan Jashpur' Silk Initiative 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-man-found-dead-in-satna-hotel-room Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:12:12+05:30 Odisha man found dead in Satna hotel room, autopsy awaited https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mp_odisha_man_found_dead_in_satna_hotel_probe_underway_banner_b20d1e94_aa23_49cb_a53b_3e9fd8993c18_0e4d859871.jpeg Odisha man Bachhal Loknath, 30, found dead in a Satna hotel room on 17 August. Cause of death unknown; autopsy pending as police probe mysterious circumstances. Odisha man found dead in Satna hotel room, autopsy awaited 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-congress-slams-aap-over-hc-da-order-defiance Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:12:03+05:30 Punjab Congress slams AAP govt over Finance Dept order defying HC ruling on DA https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_punjab_congress_slams_aap_govt_over_finance_depts_order_banner_993f6883_5ce4_4af1_b6e9_c4110debec26_12d728d173.jpeg Punjab Congress chief Warring accuses AAP govt of defying Punjab and Haryana HC order on DA payments. Finance Dept directive bars departments from acting on court orders without FD nod. Punjab Congress slams AAP govt over Finance Dept order defying HC ruling on DA 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chhattisgarh-mp-named-bjp-mahila-morcha-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:11:33+05:30 CM Sai Congratulates Roopkumari Choudhary on BJP Mahila Morcha Chief Post https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_congratulates_roopkumari_choudhary_on_bjp_mahila_morcha_chief_post_f49d6bef_87ef_4891_b450_290b3c32f4e9_e9bbe5a184.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulates Mahasamund MP Roopkumari Choudhary on being named BJP Mahila Morcha National President on August 17, 2026. CM Sai Congratulates Roopkumari Choudhary on BJP Mahila Morcha Chief Post 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sai-hails-mhaskey-as-bjp-social-media-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:10:52+05:30 CM Sai Congratulates Deepak Mhaskey as BJP's New Social Media Convenor https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_congratulates_deepak_mhaskey_as_bjps_new_social_media_convenor_c8e16fb2_29f0_4791_be9a_be26a2a1bc3c_eb4f62a593.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated Deepak Mhaskey, CMSCL Chairman, on being appointed BJP Chhattisgarh's Social Media Convenor on August 17, 2026. CM Sai Congratulates Deepak Mhaskey as BJP's New Social Media Convenor 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-hails-new-bjp-office-bearers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:10:05+05:30 CM Sai Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP National Office-Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated all newly appointed BJP national office-bearers on 17 August 2026, urging them to advance the Viksit Bharat mission. CM Sai Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP National Office-Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/cancelo-confirms-permanent-barcelona-return Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:09:26+05:30 Joao Cancelo confirms Barcelona return after Al-Hilal exit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cancelo_confirms_barca_return_after_ending_contract_with_al_hilal_banner_88477138_a5da_42fb_aebc_6d5906ea1e42_57d9854089.jpeg Joao Cancelo confirms he is returning to FC Barcelona permanently after ending his Al-Hilal contract. The 32-year-old is expected to sign a three-year deal in the coming days. Joao Cancelo confirms Barcelona return after Al-Hilal exit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-prays-bagiya-temple-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:09:21+05:30 CM Sai Offers Prayers at Phaleshwarnath Temple on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_offers_prayers_at_phaleshwarnath_temple_on_nag_panchami_a910b20f_73bd_418d_b950_6f45d1271cf8_aff3b765b8.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai offered prayers at Phaleshwarnath Mahadev Temple in Bagiya on Nag Panchami, joining a 3-day ritual of 1,11,111 Parthiv Shivlings on the Maini River. CM Sai Offers Prayers at Phaleshwarnath Temple on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-leases-2-mq-9b-drones-for-indian-rupee1943-crore Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:08:43+05:30 India leases 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from GA-ASI for ₹1,943 crore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ambassador_gor_discusses_us_india_cooperation_in_aerospace_and_defence_with_drone_manufacturer_banner_69250b2f_61e5_4dc1_b375_257b872aa8d9_27c149af07.jpeg India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from GA-ASI for 30 months, boosting Indian Navy maritime surveillance across the Indian Ocean Region. India leases 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from GA-ASI for ₹1,943 crore 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-ploughs-his-jashpur-fields Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:08:35+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Returns to His Fields in Jashpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_returns_to_his_fields_in_jashpur_5096a538_4820_47c4_857f_6b2981b095a9_85c859e788.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai ploughed his ancestral fields in Bagiya village, Jashpur, with bullocks on 17 August 2026, calling farming 'a value woven into life'. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Returns to His Fields in Jashpur 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/naidu-15941-teachers-hired-in-148-days-no-dsc-deviation Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:07:54+05:30 Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu defends Mega DSC: 15,941 teachers hired in 148 days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_no_deviation_in_teachers_recruitment_says_andhra_pradesh_cm_banner_366be7b3_930c_404d_87f5_36ce6d373728_f295da1b8f.jpeg Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu defends Mega DSC in Assembly, says 15,941 teachers hired in 148 days with full transparency and zero rule deviation. Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu defends Mega DSC: 15,941 teachers hired in 148 days 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-mourns-lakhisarai-temple-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:07:46+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai condoled deaths in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, praying for the departed and swift recovery for the injured. CM Vishnu Deo Sai condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-law-and-order-is-back Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:06:31+05:30 White House Declares 'Law and Order Is Back' Under Trump https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_declares_law_and_order_is_back_under_trump_eeb2f5bd_ddc1_48b6_adfc_b4d2fe55c4ce_2135eaffe6.jpeg The White House declared 'Law and Order Is Back' on August 17, 2026, reaffirming President Trump's strong support for law enforcement in a sharp social media post. White House Declares 'Law and Order Is Back' Under Trump 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-1541-breast-cancer-cases-at-gcri-in-2025 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:05:20+05:30 Gujarat breast cancer: 1,541 new GCRI cases in 2025, women above 30 urged to screen https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gujarat_records_1541_new_breast_cancer_cases_at_gcri_in_2025_banner_f49ca3b0_700a_4a12_ae0d_faefc7ac4a06_0760428a3f.jpeg Gujarat logged 1,541 new breast cancer cases at GCRI in 2025, making up 31.2%25 of all women's cancers in the state. Minister Pruful Pansheriya urges screening from age 30. Gujarat breast cancer: 1,541 new GCRI cases in 2025, women above 30 urged to screen 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/nvidia-backs-openai-ohio-hub-with-105bn Nation Press en 2026-08-17T23:00:11+05:30 Nvidia backs OpenAI's Ohio data centre with $105bn lease guarantee https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Nvidia guarantees up to $105bn in lease payments for OpenAI's Ohio AI data centre, investing $1.5bn in SB Energy and securing 8GW of compute capacity. Nvidia backs OpenAI's Ohio data centre with $105bn lease guarantee 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-leases-two-mq-9b-drones-for-indian-rupee1943-crore Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:57:37+05:30 MQ-9B Sea Guardian lease: India signs ₹1,943 crore drone deal with General Atomics https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_us_welcomes_indias_defence_contract_for_mq_9b_drone_lease_banner_dd90b5bd_374e_480d_b04a_3f03960b1f6c_2c4e106c98.jpeg India signs ₹1,943 crore deal with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for the Indian Navy for 30 months, boosting Indian Ocean surveillance. MQ-9B Sea Guardian lease: India signs ₹1,943 crore drone deal with General Atomics 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/two-bengal-bjp-leaders-enter-national-working-committee Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:54:38+05:30 Two West Bengal BJP leaders join National Working Committee after 6 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_two_bengal_leaders_join_bjp_national_working_committee_banner_1e22b7b3_325f_44c1_b391_c7c678718c7c_422a4f2894.jpeg West Bengal's Manoj Tigga and Madhuchanda Kar join BJP's National Working Committee as National Secretary and Vice President — the first such dual appointment from Bengal in six years. Two West Bengal BJP leaders join National Working Committee after 6 years 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kerala-cm-challenges-mmdr-amendments-in-modi-letter Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:52:12+05:30 Kerala CM Satheesan writes to PM Modi against MMDR Act amendments https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kerala_cm_writes_to_pm_modi_against_mining_law_changes_banner_68221011_5c33_49b7_9a69_3aa20518ab11_762da5d973.jpeg Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan writes to PM Modi urging review of MMDR Act amendments, warning they could erode state fiscal powers and hurt Kerala's mineral revenue. Kerala CM Satheesan writes to PM Modi against MMDR Act amendments 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-backs-coopers-historic-deployment-claim Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:50:33+05:30 White House Highlights Admiral Cooper's Historic Deployment Remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp The White House quoted CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper calling an unnamed U.S. military deployment 'one of the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era.' White House Highlights Admiral Cooper's Historic Deployment Remark 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-to-file-fir-over-cag-yamuna-spending-report Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:45:13+05:30 Delhi govt to file FIR over CAG report on Yamuna, Delhi Jal Board spending https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_govt_to_file_fir_after_cag_panel_report_on_yamuna_spending_minister_banner_243f3ca8_c728_47c2_bc8f_3c7c2eed3d5f_72daf6bb89.jpeg Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh says an FIR will be filed once a committee reviews the CAG report on Delhi Jal Board spending and failed sewage treatment plants from 2017-22. Delhi govt to file FIR over CAG report on Yamuna, Delhi Jal Board spending 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-scraps-jssc-cgl-after-24-day-protest Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:42:45+05:30 JSSC-CGL exam cancelled after 24-day Jharkhand student protest https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_jharkhand_cancels_jssc_cgl_exam_after_24_day_student_protest_banner_03d882ca_1dab_48d8_a398_7c0d540c71cc_aed42f5055.jpeg Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL 2024 exam after 24-day student protest in Ranchi. CM Hemant Soren orders SIT, CID probe into recruitment irregularities from 2014 onwards. JSSC-CGL exam cancelled after 24-day Jharkhand student protest 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/30-al-shabaab-killed-in-foiled-baidoa-attack Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:42:25+05:30 Somalia: 30 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Baidoa attack https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_somalia_30_al_shabaab_fighters_killed_in_foiled_terror_attack_banner_53c4c195_587b_41a7_a4bb_dbbf3ccc0064_5fe85c9abb.jpeg Somali forces killed 30 al-Shabaab militants in Baidoa on 17 August after repelling a VBIED assault. A separate NISA strike killed 8 fighters including 3 senior commanders in Hiran. Somalia: 30 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Baidoa attack 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-opens-3-road-projects-in-bhutans-panbang Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:40:43+05:30 India inaugurates 3 road projects in Bhutan's Panbang under HICDP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_inaugurates_three_high_impact_development_projects_in_bhutan_banner_59c37be6_7faa_4bbc_9af0_0579ee1ab28d_935883d168.jpeg India inaugurates 3 HICDP road projects in Panbang, Bhutan, improving rural connectivity and livelihoods. Part of India's ₹10,000 crore commitment to Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan. India inaugurates 3 road projects in Bhutan's Panbang under HICDP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-arab-league-advance-2026-28-partnership Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:39:19+05:30 India, Arab League reaffirm Executive Programme 2026-28 partnership in Cairo https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_league_of_arab_states_reaffirm_commitment_to_strengthen_partnership_banner_62eb1383_4e2d_4019_8228_cd0615756f86_818c6b9773.jpeg India's MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan met Arab League's Asst Secretary-General in Cairo on 17 August, reaffirming the Executive Programme 2026-28 partnership roadmap. India, Arab League reaffirm Executive Programme 2026-28 partnership in Cairo 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arsenals-3-0-shield-win-sets-premier-league-tone Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:37:22+05:30 Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win signals Premier League title intent https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_arsenal_lay_down_markers_as_premier_league_rivals_prepare_for_new_season_analysis_banner_5cb6c7d9_5081_4a27_bef6_217058b63afd_3567864d1b.jpeg Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win over Man City signals Premier League title intent. Guimaraes signing, City's Rodri uncertainty, and Maresca's transition define the season preview. Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win signals Premier League title intent 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rawat-named-bjp-st-morcha-national-president Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:31:47+05:30 Rajasthan's Mannalal Rawat named BJP ST Morcha National President https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_udaipur_mp_mannalal_rawat_gets_key_role_in_new_bjp_team_banner_e1611829_c7ac_496d_a94c_b005b38748e5_43fa23c88b.jpeg BJP names Udaipur MP Mannalal Rawat as National President of ST Morcha; Vasundhara Raje, Satish Poonia, Rajesh Mangal also get key national roles in party reshuffle. Rajasthan's Mannalal Rawat named BJP ST Morcha National President 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/mhip-shaped-mizorams-marriage-law-cm Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:31:43+05:30 MHIP shaped Mizoram's marriage and inheritance law, says CM Lalduhoma https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mizo_womens_body_played_vital_role_in_marriage_and_inheritance_law_cm_lalduhoma_banner_68780c96_ce9e_4665_ac17_8d8fe21cc2cb_5e02f113ac.jpeg Mizoram CM Lalduhoma credits MHIP with shaping the 2014 marriage and inheritance law, lays foundation for ₹3.70 crore headquarters in Aizawl funded under SASCI 2025–26. MHIP shaped Mizoram's marriage and inheritance law, says CM Lalduhoma 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maharashtra-folk-art-lights-up-rashtrapati-bhavan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:31:06+05:30 CM Fadnavis: Maharashtra folk art shines at Rashtrapati Bhavan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_maharashtra_folk_art_shines_at_rashtrapati_bhavan_8a266391_0f79_4890_8bef_0062c2420a8f_6c9d5c5388.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra's Dhangari Gaja and Lavani performances at the Independence Day reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. CM Fadnavis: Maharashtra folk art shines at Rashtrapati Bhavan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/ajaraie-hat-trick-sends-northeast-to-durand-semis Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:29:14+05:30 Durand Cup 2025: Ajaraie hat-trick fires NorthEast United to semis with 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_135th_durand_cup_northeast_united_fend_off_shillong_lajong_to_qualify_for_fourth_consecutive_semis_banner_05d05aab_bae5_4cd0_92e4_e181b382a995_068d00c178.jpeg Alaaeddine Ajaraie's second-half hat-trick powered NorthEast United FC to a 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong in the 135th Durand Cup quarterfinal on 17 August, sending the Highlanders into the semis for the fourth year running. Durand Cup 2025: Ajaraie hat-trick fires NorthEast United to semis with 5-2 win over Shillong Lajong 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ndma-sachet-app-guards-gujarats-farmers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:21:54+05:30 NDMA Sachet app shields Gujarat farmers and fishermen from disaster alerts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ndmas_sachet_app_becomes_lifesaver_for_gujarat_farmers_and_fishermen_during_disasters_banner_c21f4aa9_667d_434f_8ffc_09ad688612e9_3c29793e96.jpeg NDMA's Sachet app uses geo-fencing and CAP technology to send real-time disaster alerts to Gujarat farmers and fishermen, with 70 crore monsoon warnings sent in Ahmedabad this season. NDMA Sachet app shields Gujarat farmers and fishermen from disaster alerts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-sets-3-month-btc-review-clock Nation Press en 2026-08-17T22:12:40+05:30 CM Himanta Chairs Marathon BTC Meet, Pledges Kokrajhar Review in 3 Months https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_chairs_marathon_btc_meet_pledges_kokrajhar_review_in_3_months_b30e6674_13a3_4c2e_b7d2_971bf5be123e_e49fc0f911.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a marathon BTC leadership meeting on 17 August 2026, pledging a follow-up review in Kokrajhar within three months. CM Himanta Chairs Marathon BTC Meet, Pledges Kokrajhar Review in 3 Months 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/mp-pitches-11-industrial-parks-indian-rupee8144-cr-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:54:51+05:30 MP proposes 11 industrial parks under BHAVYA scheme, ₹8,144 crore outlay https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mp_govt_proposes_11_industrial_parks_under_bhavya_scheme_banner_fbea2488_75be_477d_a8bf_f9d70bae94b9_192da5b096.jpeg Madhya Pradesh proposes 11 industrial parks across 9,047 acres under the BHAVYA scheme, with a ₹8,144.35 crore estimated outlay. CM Mohan Yadav presented the plan at the NICDIT Apex meeting in New Delhi. MP proposes 11 industrial parks under BHAVYA scheme, ₹8,144 crore outlay 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/678-immunised-at-nagaland-sainik-school Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:54:40+05:30 Nagaland Sainik School: 678 immunised against meningococcal meningitis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nagaland_sainik_school_students_staff_immunised_against_meningitis_banner_dce3552d_9b42_42ca_b149_cae872729c52_ae055f5ff9.jpeg Army's Spear Corps immunised 678 students and staff at Sainik School Punglwa, Nagaland, against meningococcal meningitis on 17 August, following a suspected case in a 14-year-old. Nagaland Sainik School: 678 immunised against meningococcal meningitis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-joins-nicdit-apex-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:54:29+05:30 CM Saini joins NICDIT Apex Meet, flags Haryana's industrial push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini joined the third NICDIT Apex Monitoring Authority meeting via video conferencing on August 17, flagging the Nangal Chaudhary industrial node. CM Saini joins NICDIT Apex Meet, flags Haryana's industrial push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-cm-house-open-24-7-no-formality Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:53:45+05:30 CM Saini: CM House Open 24/7, No Formality Needed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_cm_house_open_247_no_formality_needed_5093ca32_6daa_48c3_9824_17b82dbd73c6_ac7bf12967.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini declared CM House open 24/7 to all citizens, saying no formality is needed to meet him. CM Saini: CM House Open 24/7, No Formality Needed 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-targets-10-lakh-jobs-haryana-youth Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:53:05+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Sets 10 Lakh Jobs Target for Haryana's Gen-Z https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_sets_10_lakh_jobs_target_for_haryanas_gen_z_a58d68d4_69d1_4636_af00_9303ee3df403_96cde74101.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a target of 10 lakh jobs for the state's Gen-Z youth on August 17, 2026. CM Nayab Saini Sets 10 Lakh Jobs Target for Haryana's Gen-Z 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/kharif-sowing-hits-1016-lakh-ha-rice-lags Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:52:53+05:30 Kharif sowing 2025: Total area at 1,016 lakh hectares, rice acreage down on El Nino https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_total_area_sown_in_indias_current_kharif_season_so_far_crosses_1016_lakh_hectares_banner_5de24573_662a_4558_bd86_ba9d12b0fb7c_6dde9ea58e.jpeg India's kharif sowing area reached 1,016.57 lakh hectares by 14 August 2025, down from 1,037.52 lakh hectares a year ago. Rice acreage fell sharply on El Nino-driven monsoon deficiency. Kharif sowing 2025: Total area at 1,016 lakh hectares, rice acreage down on El Nino 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-condoles-birbhum-fire-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:52:21+05:30 CM Saini Condoles Birbhum Fire Tragedy, Prays for Victims https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini condoled the loss of lives in a deadly fire in Birbhum, West Bengal, and prayed to Maa Tara for the departed souls. CM Saini Condoles Birbhum Fire Tragedy, Prays for Victims 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-hails-bjp-new-office-bearers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:51:48+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP National Office-Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini congratulated BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia as National General Secretary. CM Nayab Saini Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP National Office-Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-meets-bjps-tarun-chugh Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:51:09+05:30 CM Saini Meets BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_meets_bjp_national_general_secretary_tarun_chugh_165cdd97_9ee2_4d92_8f31_9ddfffb4f2f7_8481b5ba56.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini met BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh at Sant Kabir Kutir to discuss Guru Ravidas's 650th Jayanti programmes and the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. CM Saini Meets BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-dont-clip-haryana-youth-wings Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:50:28+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Champions Haryana's Youth Potential https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_champions_haryanas_youth_potential_08138087_9745_4f20_9da1_74ad87c355d4_83a5e3783b.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini posted a video message on 17 Aug 2026 celebrating the state's youth and urging that their ambitions never be held back. CM Nayab Saini Champions Haryana's Youth Potential 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/up-stun-maharashtra-3-0-at-jr-womens-hockey-nationals Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:49:29+05:30 Jr Women's Hockey Nationals 2026: UP stun hosts Maharashtra 3-0, Jharkhand and Haryana stay perfect https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jr_womens_hockey_nationals_hosts_maharashtra_lose_0_3_to_u_p_jharkhand_haryana_notch_second_wins_banner_a7ec9554_ea22_4a12_8a6c_92870ffd28ee_5cad2a2d76.jpeg Uttar Pradesh stun hosts Maharashtra 3-0 at the 16th Hockey India Junior Women Nationals 2026 in Pune. Jharkhand and Haryana stay perfect with second wins each. Jr Women's Hockey Nationals 2026: UP stun hosts Maharashtra 3-0, Jharkhand and Haryana stay perfect 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bihar-launches-student-grievance-portal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:47:59+05:30 Bihar CM launches Vidyarthi Sahyog Portal for student grievances https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bihar_cm_launches_portal_to_address_students_grievances_banner_33d23624_86dd_4017_873e_b0221ab8d0da_bbf6ef18fd.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary launches Vidyarthi Sahyog Portal on 17 August, offering students a toll-free helpline (1100) and 30-day grievance resolution. Rollout begins 25 August. Bihar CM launches Vidyarthi Sahyog Portal for student grievances 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-launches-rajasthan-civic-poll-campaign Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:45:19+05:30 BJP launches Rajasthan civic poll drive, bets on development record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_launches_civic_poll_campaign_in_rajasthan_highlights_governance_and_development_record_banner_3f16b5e9_a86f_4035_9d0c_8437535c02f1_5beabcbcc8.jpeg BJP kicks off Rajasthan civic poll campaign in Jaipur, with CM Bhajanlal Sharma citing 1.89 lakh jobs, ₹35 lakh crore investments, and a 'triple-engine government' pitch. BJP launches Rajasthan civic poll drive, bets on development record 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhis-indian-rupee1-cr-ward-prize-fuels-kude-se-azadi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:44:15+05:30 Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Delhi Ko Kude Se Azadi' drive, ₹1 crore ward prize https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_launches_delhi_ko_kude_se_azadi_cleanliness_campaign_banner_749bbbf8_2aba_40db_8c89_b710cce41b2e_019ac77275.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Delhi Ko Kude Se Azadi-Swachhta Abhiyan 2026' on 17 August, with wards competing for ₹1 crore prize. Campaign runs till 2 October 2026. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 'Delhi Ko Kude Se Azadi' drive, ₹1 crore ward prize 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tripura-earns-leader-tag-in-startup-india-rank Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:44:08+05:30 Tripura earns 'Leader' tag in Startup India Ranking: IT Minister https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tripura_moving_ahead_in_start_up_sector_it_minister_banner_4e52444e_a8cd_4883_8e94_a204f6ba30f4_27f5164bad.jpeg Tripura ranked 'Leader' in Startup India Rankings with 80 active start-ups and 8 incubators, IT Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on 17 August in Agartala. Tripura earns 'Leader' tag in Startup India Ranking: IT Minister 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pannuns-khalistan-army-push-alarms-canada Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:41:08+05:30 Pannun's 'Khalistani Army' push in Canada sparks security alarm https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_terrorist_pannun_sparks_alarm_with_khalistani_army_rhetoric_in_canada_banner_359a56a8_ea96_45b8_adb9_91f9d7eb9850_655c0b7d0c.jpeg Pannun's call to form a Khalistani Army in Canada, backed by rifle-training videos, risks radicalising Sikh youth and deepening organised crime, a Khalsa Vox report warns. Pannun's 'Khalistani Army' push in Canada sparks security alarm 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-push-to-free-us-wanted-terror-fugitive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:40:55+05:30 Bangladesh ex-officers seek relief for US-wanted terror fugitive Major Zia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bangladesh_pushing_to_seek_relief_for_us_wanted_terror_fugitive_report_banner_51e0ae3d_7e42_4299_9c24_9bee6e67108f_e5c01c3955.jpeg Retired Bangladesh military officers are pushing to suspend convictions of US-wanted terror fugitive Major Zia, convicted in the 2015 killing of US citizen Avijit Roy. A $5 million US reward remains active. Bangladesh ex-officers seek relief for US-wanted terror fugitive Major Zia 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/netanyahu-board-of-peace-eye-gaza-disarmament Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:40:43+05:30 Netanyahu, Board of Peace agree on Gaza disarmament working groups https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_netanyahu_and_board_of_peace_agree_on_establishing_working_groups_on_disarmament_banner_b3279230_7618_4b28_a6bf_33f991d938b3_aae6a05361.jpeg Netanyahu and the Board of Peace agree to form two working groups on Gaza disarmament and public health, as Hamas reportedly accepts a framework to surrender its governing role. Netanyahu, Board of Peace agree on Gaza disarmament working groups 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/two-kashmirs-at-75-integration-vs-occupation Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:38:41+05:30 Kashmir at 75: Integration and growth on India's side, repression in PoK https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_realities_of_kashmir_integration_and_development_in_india_occupation_and_repression_in_pakistan_banner_c11d9b17_3ddb_4568_85b6_affc83d7dd18_16c5630e2b.jpeg Seven years after Article 370's abrogation, Indian Kashmir sees infrastructure growth and integration while Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faces repression, neglect, and violent suppression of dissent. Kashmir at 75: Integration and growth on India's side, repression in PoK 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/houthis-claim-strike-on-saudi-ship-off-mocha Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:38:25+05:30 Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yemen's Mocha port https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_houthis_claim_missile_attack_on_saudi_military_ship_boats_off_yemens_mocha_port_banner_d66c76a5_369a_44e5_ab7c_c32b0ca05a51_8a8dcd90d7.jpeg Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi military landing ship and four escort boats off Mocha port on 17 August, amid sharp escalation in Yemen fighting. Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yemen's Mocha port 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kolkata-waterlogged-red-alert-for-south-bengal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:36:07+05:30 Kolkata waterlogged as red alert issued for South Bengal amid low-pressure threat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_normal_life_disrupted_in_kolkata_streets_remain_waterlogged_lead_banner_fbcbfefc_005e_42d3_beb4_1ffbab1ff28f_f2ed09a335.jpeg Kolkata waterlogged as RMC issues red alert for Bankura, West Midnapore, Jhargram; low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal may deepen into depression by Monday. Kolkata waterlogged as red alert issued for South Bengal amid low-pressure threat 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/meghalayas-indian-rupee140-cr-road-push-in-khasi-hills Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:35:52+05:30 Meghalaya CM lays foundation for ₹140-crore road in South West Khasi Hills https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_meghalaya_cm_launches_rs_140cr_road_project_to_boost_tourism_rural_growth_banner_c81f1470_bbd9_4a88_b94a_940519c9aebe_4c8ee6483f.jpeg Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches ₹140-crore road project in South West Khasi Hills on 17 August, targeting tourism and rural growth. State's cumulative investment in the district nears ₹990 crore. Meghalaya CM lays foundation for ₹140-crore road in South West Khasi Hills 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ed-seizes-indian-rupee2270-cr-in-dahod-fake-office-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:35:47+05:30 ED attaches ₹22.70 crore properties in Dahod fake govt offices scam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_ed_attaches_rs_22_lakh_properties_in_fake_govt_office_scam_banner_102ee28f_e598_48ac_95f5_078ed8a03f4e_0b7916ca08.jpeg ED attaches ₹22.70 crore in properties in the Dahod fake govt offices scam in Gujarat. Assets of Abubakar Jakirali Saiyad seized under PMLA; 121 fake works approved. ED attaches ₹22.70 crore properties in Dahod fake govt offices scam 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-to-expand-medical-ug-pg-seats Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:35:43+05:30 Delhi to expand medical UG, PG seats in phased push: Health Minister https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_delhi_govt_to_increase_number_of_medical_ug_pg_seats_health_minister_banner_1da8e615_8585_44d3_b61b_915a4e640566_2128eadb4b.jpeg Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announces phased expansion of UG, PG and super-specialty medical seats, adding 300 new MBBS seats and 108 advanced posts across government hospitals. Delhi to expand medical UG, PG seats in phased push: Health Minister 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jalna-farmers-sweet-lime-orchard-beats-the-odds Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:35:40+05:30 VB-G RAM G scheme lifts Jalna farmer with sweet lime orchard income https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_central_scheme_transforms_farmers_fortunes_sweet_lime_orchard_brings_good_income_banner_2c7b50d2_5fb9_4607_9287_086629f8980f_413a81e9b8.jpeg VB-G RAM G scheme helped Jalna farmer Santaji Bhoite plant 600 sweet lime saplings with ₹40-per-plant subsidy, generating around 3 tonnes of annual income despite pest and rain damage. VB-G RAM G scheme lifts Jalna farmer with sweet lime orchard income 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kirti-azad-seeks-pistol-licence-after-egg-attacks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:34:05+05:30 Trinamool MP Kirti Azad seeks pistol licence amid 'egg attacks' on party leaders https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trinamool_mp_kirti_azad_decides_to_apply_for_a_licensed_pistol_in_view_of_egg_attacks_on_party_leaders_banner_6e93de90_1bc4_4e06_91b5_bb38b7b4fee5_cd900b8f4e.jpeg Trinamool MP Kirti Azad says he will apply for a pistol licence for self-defence, citing egg attacks on party leaders allegedly by BJP cadres in West Bengal. Trinamool MP Kirti Azad seeks pistol licence amid 'egg attacks' on party leaders 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-speeds-up-tomahawk-delivery Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:33:49+05:30 White House Announces Push to Speed Up Tomahawk Missile Deliveries https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_announces_push_to_speed_up_tomahawk_missile_deliveries_dc2884da_a4fe_4965_8d36_9ed08f204c49_01c4cf1a30.jpeg The White House announced a major investment to accelerate Tomahawk cruise missile deliveries to US warfighters at unprecedented speed, boosting naval strike readiness. White House Announces Push to Speed Up Tomahawk Missile Deliveries 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-lose-2-4-to-england-at-hockey-world-cup Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:32:01+05:30 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India lose 2-4 to England in Pool D thriller https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hockey_world_cup_indian_men_go_down_fighting_2_4_to_england_banner_2df1fb73_0cba_41e7_98c5_763040f39506_ca891f35d4.jpeg India lose 2-4 to England in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D at Amstelveen on 17 August, despite leading 2-1 at half-time. Must-win clash vs Pakistan next. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India lose 2-4 to England in Pool D thriller 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/madras-hc-probes-alleged-police-assault-in-madurai Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:28:42+05:30 Madras HC orders magisterial probe into alleged police assault before Madurai man's death https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_madras_hc_orders_magisterial_inquiry_into_alleged_police_assault_before_mans_death_banner_d3fc3988_2c20_443b_b71e_fce5cec06489_5d401e519d.jpeg Madras HC's Madurai Bench orders magisterial inquiry into alleged police assault on Paramasivam at Chinthamani station before his death. Three-doctor autopsy panel ordered. Madras HC orders magisterial probe into alleged police assault before Madurai man's death 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ed-seizes-indian-rupee129-crore-in-ahmedabad-realty-fraud Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:27:23+05:30 ED attaches ₹129.80 crore properties in Ahmedabad real estate fraud https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ed_attaches_properties_worth_rs_129_crore_in_ahmedabad_real_estate_fraud_banner_bddc4060_2b59_4f34_b852_ebc41fdde72c_a4aa3966bf.jpeg ED attaches ₹129.80 crore in properties tied to Ahmedabad real estate fraud involving Ronak Sonani, Keshav Narayan Group. Over 294 homebuyers left stranded. ED attaches ₹129.80 crore properties in Ahmedabad real estate fraud 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rpf-bengal-drive-targets-youth-rail-crimes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:27:19+05:30 RPF Eastern Railway outreach targets youth to curb train crimes in Bengal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bengal_rpf_reaches_out_to_youth_to_prevent_illegal_activities_banner_2aca1ceb_c33a_4955_8b9c_e0e38263e384_d9c6e3fd05.jpeg RPF Eastern Railway held youth-focused outreach across Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol and Malda on 17 August to curb stone-pelting, trespassing and other rail crimes. RPF Eastern Railway outreach targets youth to curb train crimes in Bengal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-police-nab-diamond-thieves-in-7-hour-chase Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:27:15+05:30 Gujarat Police recover ₹43.11 lakh diamonds in 7 hours after 14-minute Botad heist https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_14_minute_diamond_theft_seven_hour_police_chase_how_gujarat_police_nabbed_suspects_banner_fc5c9790_ec88_492e_87ed_6ec37d20b65a_ab015b78d6.jpeg Gujarat Police recovered ₹43.11 lakh in diamonds within 7 hours of a 14-minute Botad heist, nabbing three suspects at Bavla railway station via CCTV tracking. Gujarat Police recover ₹43.11 lakh diamonds in 7 hours after 14-minute Botad heist 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sangmas-indian-rupee590-crore-pine-home-eco-tourism-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:27:11+05:30 Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches ₹5.90 crore Pine Home eco-tourism project in South West Khasi Hills https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_meghalaya_cm_highlights_pine_home_project_as_model_for_sustainable_tourism_banner_a8936928_cfb8_49b3_955a_0fb4f91e7518_40ed0b16e1.jpeg Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates Pine Home Eco-Sustainable Project in South West Khasi Hills, built for ₹5.90 crore as a model for community-driven tourism statewide. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches ₹5.90 crore Pine Home eco-tourism project in South West Khasi Hills 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shetty-stuns-world-no-1-shi-yu-qi-on-wc-debut Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:16:39+05:30 Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi on BWF World Championships debut in New Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_at_home_world_championship_debut_world_no_1_its_a_special_win_says_ayush_shetty_after_shi_yu_qi_win_banner_9ee76163_610a_4aac_b930_de289476ae54_0a2820ceba.jpeg Ayush Shetty defeats world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 on his BWF World Championships debut in New Delhi, calling it the top win of his career. Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi on BWF World Championships debut in New Delhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-clears-air-on-kaziranga-esz Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:14:16+05:30 CM Himanta Clears Air on Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Rationalisation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma clarifies that Kaziranga National Park's core area is untouched; only the outer 10-km Eco-Sensitive Zone is proposed for rationalisation at local communities' request. CM Himanta Clears Air on Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Rationalisation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/73-lakh-telangana-voters-flagged-asds Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:12:52+05:30 Telangana voter list: 73 lakh marked ASDS, 92 lakh to get notices in SIR https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_73_lakh_voters_in_telangana_marked_asds_92_lakh_to_get_notices_banner_0878a054_681f_48d9_b50e_ae8e1ee4a679_a282eeabd8.jpeg Telangana's draft voter list flags 73 lakh electors as ASDS and issues notices to 92 lakh for discrepancies under the Special Intensive Revision. Final roll due 19 October. Telangana voter list: 73 lakh marked ASDS, 92 lakh to get notices in SIR 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-reaffirms-viksit-up-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:12:28+05:30 CM Yogi Reaffirms 'Viksit UP' Mission on August 17 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_reaffirms_viksit_up_mission_on_august_17_2474751d_6b47_4e35_93ef_1096cf5b48cd_6e15017464.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed on August 17 that the 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh' campaign — focused on citizen welfare and heritage preservation — is ongoing. CM Yogi Reaffirms 'Viksit UP' Mission on August 17 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-sir-109-cr-voters-face-deletion-risk Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:05:29+05:30 Karnataka SIR electoral rolls: Civil society flags 1.09 crore voter deletions, urges CM Shivakumar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lapses_in_karnataka_sir_civil_society_groups_seek_cm_shivakumars_intervention_banner_bfbd33d8_bdbf_4324_856f_5f4bc7d2f42c_7dafe07210.jpeg Civil society groups allege 1.09 crore Karnataka voters face unfair deletion in SIR exercise, urge CM D.K. Shivakumar to seek ECI extension and door-to-door verification. Karnataka SIR electoral rolls: Civil society flags 1.09 crore voter deletions, urges CM Shivakumar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/anahat-defers-harvard-for-la-2028-olympics Nation Press en 2026-08-17T21:00:09+05:30 Anahat Singh defers Harvard for LA 2028 squash Olympic debut https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_college_can_wait_olympic_chance_may_not_come_again_anahat_on_putting_harvard_plans_on_hold_banner_b128b036_152c_4666_8f9f_75b97e0fe9ee_1d99deb423.jpeg Anahat Singh, 18, defers Harvard to chase LA 2028 Olympic qualification as squash makes its Games debut. She is the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. Anahat Singh defers Harvard for LA 2028 squash Olympic debut 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-e-zero-fir-brings-cyber-justice-home Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:57:26+05:30 Gujarat e-Zero FIR system speeds cyber fraud justice, recovers crores for victims https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_gujarat_e_zero_fir_system_for_cyber_fraud_cases_brings_justice_to_victims_at_their_doorsteps_banner_25afa32e_4975_47b5_aca0_c1ef2db55c37_488ebf44ae.jpeg Gujarat's e-Zero FIR system lets cyber fraud victims file complaints via helpline 1930 from home. Funds are being recovered — including ₹1.63 crore in one Ahmedabad case. Gujarat e-Zero FIR system speeds cyber fraud justice, recovers crores for victims 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ap-sweeps-iit-ibm-quantum-skilling-medals Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:56:01+05:30 CM Naidu meets AP's 18 quantum skilling toppers from IIT-M https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_naidu_meets_aps_18_quantum_skilling_toppers_from_iit_m_59c74272_ff86_43ac_addc_626013731917_96c5609150.jpeg CM Chandrababu Naidu met 18 AP students who won gold and silver in the IIT Madras-IBM Research Advanced Quantum Skilling course offered via NPTEL. CM Naidu meets AP's 18 quantum skilling toppers from IIT-M 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/alias-sea-view-throwback-with-ranbir-and-raha Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:55:41+05:30 Alia Bhatt shares sea-view family moments with Ranbir & Raha https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_alia_bhatts_good_old_days_include_chilling_with_ranbir_raha_amidst_the_sea_banner_9df8344e_b424_44e1_bc56_b26a3bbd71f6_48f9f399c0.jpeg Alia Bhatt posts a candid Instagram throwback featuring husband Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha enjoying sea views, captioned 'good old days, cuddles and all.' Alia Bhatt shares sea-view family moments with Ranbir & Raha 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sc-gives-centre-3-weeks-on-airline-fare-rules Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:51:13+05:30 Airline fare rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam to be finalised in 3 weeks, Centre tells Supreme Court https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_new_rules_to_regulate_airlines_to_be_finalised_within_3_weeks_centre_tells_sc_banner_6a971489_9888_4587_b653_3e953a3c82b2_74077a5e11.jpeg Centre tells Supreme Court it will finalise airfare, surge pricing rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam within 3 weeks. Next hearing on 7 September. Airline fare rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam to be finalised in 3 weeks, Centre tells Supreme Court 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-launches-two-cyber-portals-for-markets Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:47:20+05:30 SEBI launches two cybersecurity portals to strengthen securities market resilience https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sebi_launches_two_portals_to_bolster_cybersecurity_incident_reporting_across_securities_market_banner_200e8742_5a13_4ea6_81e6_e959d6b544ef_2bd8f7f0f6.jpeg SEBI launches Incident Reporting Portal and Cyber Suraksha Portal on 17 August to strengthen cybersecurity across India's securities market. Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey led the announcement. SEBI launches two cybersecurity portals to strengthen securities market resilience 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/odisha-doctor-held-for-indian-rupee30000-bribe Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:46:06+05:30 Odisha Vigilance nabs Capital Hospital doctor for ₹30,000 bribe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_odisha_vigilance_arrests_doctor_while_accepting_bribe_banner_ddbf2aac_257c_4a7a_8c8e_9ecdd3456c77_d4466daeb5.jpeg Odisha Vigilance arrested Dr Satyajit Behera at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar on 17 August for allegedly accepting a ₹30,000 bribe to sign NGO employee salary certificates. Odisha Vigilance nabs Capital Hospital doctor for ₹30,000 bribe 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sarma-slams-congress-on-kaziranga-esz-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:45:28+05:30 Kaziranga ESZ reduction: Assam CM Sarma slams Congress opposition https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_cm_slams_congress_over_kaziranga_ecosensitive_zone_debate_banner_2d682f41_84ad_41fd_9567_ae3cff55df68_435685b81c.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticises Congress for opposing Kaziranga ESZ reduction, saying a 10-km buffer would displace Bokakhat and Kaliabor residents. Kaziranga ESZ reduction: Assam CM Sarma slams Congress opposition 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjps-malhotra-slams-kejriwal-on-naxal-remark Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:45:14+05:30 Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra slams Kejriwal over 'mental Naxal' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_bjp_chief_criticises_kejriwal_for_calling_himself_mental_naxal_banner_958342aa_3689_4391_ad76_ec9bb405a16b_36224f963f.jpeg Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra attacks Arvind Kejriwal for calling himself a 'mental Naxal', citing alleged double standards on student protests and corruption. Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra slams Kejriwal over 'mental Naxal' remark 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/karnataka-sir-108-crore-voters-flagged-asddo Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:45:08+05:30 Karnataka SIR 2026: Enumeration ends, 1.08 crore electors flagged as ASDDO https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_karnataka_sir_enters_crucial_phase_as_enumeration_ends_banner_45a1c6cc_498b_486a_a6d0_6dd58940485f_61d28e1ff4.jpeg Karnataka's SIR 2026 enumeration ends 17 August, with 1.08 crore electors flagged as ASDDO. Civil society urges CM Shivakumar to intervene over mass voter deletion fears. Karnataka SIR 2026: Enumeration ends, 1.08 crore electors flagged as ASDDO 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tarapith-fire-kills-8-five-from-one-family Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:45:04+05:30 Tarapith hotel fire: 8 dead, 5 from same Meghalaya family https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tarapith_hotel_fire_death_toll_rises_to_8_five_from_same_meghalaya_family_2nd_lead_banner_0b419ae7_e53f_4843_b101_918e694543ab_8e599ed2b1.jpeg Tarapith hotel fire in Birbhum, West Bengal kills 8 on 17 August; five victims from one Meghalaya family died fleeing to the ground floor where the blaze was worst. Tarapith hotel fire: 8 dead, 5 from same Meghalaya family 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-tells-iran-raise-the-white-flag Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:44:21+05:30 Trump tells Iran to raise 'white flag' as 60-day MoU expires https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trump_urges_iran_to_raise_white_flag_banner_f17bc79b_163e_4256_a223_b811468c427f_3486021807.jpeg Trump urges Iran to raise the 'white flag of surrender' as the 60-day MoU expires, warns Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks, and confirms a US back channel with the IRGC. Trump tells Iran to raise 'white flag' as 60-day MoU expires 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/high-fens-wildfire-burns-3000-hectares-in-belgium Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:44:09+05:30 Belgium High Fens wildfire: 3,000 hectares burned, 600 evacuees await return https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_more_resources_deployed_as_belgium_wildfire_contained_in_accessible_areas_banner_96482f9a_550a_46fe_9288_9cfb006b6c61_70d41f1527.jpeg Belgium's High Fens wildfire has burned 3,000 hectares since Friday; 600 evacuees await return as 500 personnel and 9 aircraft battle the blaze on Monday. Belgium High Fens wildfire: 3,000 hectares burned, 600 evacuees await return 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ecms-106-projects-to-create-75000-jobs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:43:48+05:30 ECMS: 106 approved projects to create 75,000 direct jobs, says Vaishnaw https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_new_electronics_parts_manufacturing_projects_poised_to_create_75000_jobs_vaishnaw_banner_d6cf795d_a0cf_41bb_b4c4_7e6a1758e613_1b6effb515.jpeg ECMS: 106 approved projects under India's electronics components scheme are set to create 75,000 direct jobs and 2.5 lakh ecosystem jobs, Minister Vaishnaw said. ECMS: 106 approved projects to create 75,000 direct jobs, says Vaishnaw 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himantas-week-youth-to-tea-growers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:38:17+05:30 CM Himanta's Weekly Wrap: Youth, Tea Growers & Independence Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himantas_weekly_wrap_youth_tea_growers_independence_day_241d638f_ca3c_48d4_b58a_531466f43b7a_5db06e7af3.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's weekly recap highlights youth schemes, tea grower support, affordable essentials, and the 80th Independence Day celebration. CM Himanta's Weekly Wrap: Youth, Tea Growers & Independence Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kbc-18-hosts-commonwealth-games-2026-heroes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:36:36+05:30 KBC 18 to honour Commonwealth Games 2026 winners Lovlina, Jhandu Kumar, Asmita, Sharmila https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kaun_banega_crorepati_18_to_welcome_commonwealth_games_2026_winners_banner_61f856ea_62b7_4080_9747_322e1abf4ade_264bbccb78.jpeg KBC 18 welcomes Commonwealth Games 2026 winners Lovlina Borgohain, Jhandu Kumar, Asmita Dey, and Sharmila Dhankar on the Hotseat with Amitabh Bachchan. KBC 18 to honour Commonwealth Games 2026 winners Lovlina, Jhandu Kumar, Asmita, Sharmila 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-cms-big-farm-push-ai-land-reforms-brand Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:34:07+05:30 Kerala CM Satheesan unveils land reforms, AI wildlife defence, Kerala Brand push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_second_land_reforms_kerala_brand_ai_wildlife_defence_on_cards_announces_cm_satheesan_banner_ce0b8fab_8f87_4608_916e_f07ec08fe396_76c8eddc87.jpeg Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan announces second land reforms phase, ₹200 crore AI wildlife system, Kerala Brand for farm exports, and rubber price hike to ₹300/kg at Farmers' Day in Kochi. Kerala CM Satheesan unveils land reforms, AI wildlife defence, Kerala Brand push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/jan-aushadhi-kendra-opens-in-majuli-assam Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:33:03+05:30 Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Majuli, Assam: 2,100+ generic medicines at up to 90%25 off https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_jan_aushadhi_kendra_opens_in_assams_majuli_locals_elated_over_availability_of_affordable_medicines_banner_0b300df6_863a_4cfe_b37a_8a8c24bd886d_3ca6bdbe8c.jpeg A Jan Aushadhi Kendra opened at Majuli's district hospital in Assam on 17 August 2026, offering 2,100+ generic medicines at 50–90%25 below branded prices under the PMBJP scheme. Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Majuli, Assam: 2,100+ generic medicines at up to 90%25 off 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mohun-bagan-beat-jamshedpur-9-8-on-pens Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:30:10+05:30 Durand Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan SG edge Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to reach semis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_135th_durand_cup_mohun_bagan_sg_prevail_over_jamshedpur_fc_on_penalties_for_semis_spot_banner_31f1b111_bc77_4bdc_a592_089687ac4964_f1c79f818b.jpeg Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties in the 135th Durand Cup quarter-final in Kolkata on 17 August, after a 1-1 draw, to reach the semifinals. Durand Cup 2025: Mohun Bagan SG edge Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to reach semis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-polices-28-day-womens-safety-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:29:55+05:30 Gujarat Police launches 28-day Surakshit Shakti drive for women's safety https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_police_launches_28_day_surakshit_shakti_drive_with_focus_on_womens_safety_digital_threats_banner_170875c8_73e0_4b95_b462_d2a9e0fdc38e_99aae95ecd.jpeg Gujarat Police launches 28-day 'Surakshit Shakti' drive on 17 August, targeting women's safety through digital threat awareness, community outreach, and KPI-based policing across the state. Gujarat Police launches 28-day Surakshit Shakti drive for women's safety 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hc-gives-kejriwal-sisodia-4-weeks-on-cbi-plea Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:29:51+05:30 Delhi HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia 4 weeks to reply on CBI excise plea https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_hc_gives_kejriwal_sisodia_4_weeks_to_file_replies_on_cbi_plea_against_discharge_in_excise_policy_case_banner_cdde059b_af82_4414_9b32_1aedea963d6b_6e0770593c.jpeg Delhi HC gives Kejriwal and Sisodia 4 weeks to reply to CBI's plea challenging their discharge in the excise policy case; next hearing fixed for October 5-6. Delhi HC gives Kejriwal, Sisodia 4 weeks to reply on CBI excise plea 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/vermula-saranya-win-asian-junior-blitz-gold Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:27:55+05:30 Asian Junior Chess 2026: Vermula, Saranya win Blitz titles for India in Mumbai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chess_vermula_saranya_win_honours_in_asian_junior_blitz_championships_banner_32d518ac_fe51_47de_b622_0287ab8f937f_ac07bbf995.jpeg Vignesh Vermula (23rd seed) and Saranya Devi (9th seed) won Blitz gold at Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 in Mumbai, completing an all-India Open podium on day one. Asian Junior Chess 2026: Vermula, Saranya win Blitz titles for India in Mumbai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-armenia-sign-defence-mou-in-yerevan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:27:13+05:30 India-Armenia defence MoU signed in Yerevan on joint R&D, production https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_armenia_sign_mou_on_innovation_and_shared_production_in_defence_industry_banner_d442ec2d_abb7_4255_907c_dea7aeec53f3_d67ab61163.jpeg India and Armenia signed a defence MoU in Yerevan on 17 August 2026, covering joint R&D, innovation, and shared production. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh led the talks. India-Armenia defence MoU signed in Yerevan on joint R&D, production 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-pushes-qatar-to-free-3-captured-pilots Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:26:59+05:30 Iran vows full diplomatic push to free 3 pilots held by Qatar since March https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_iran_says_to_use_all_capacities_to_clarify_situation_of_three_pilots_assumed_to_be_jailed_in_qatar_banner_e6d88122_b360_4af0_a835_15d26d0e6dde_075299b661.jpeg Iran's Foreign Ministry vows to use all legal and diplomatic means to free 3 pilots allegedly held by Qatar since March 2 incident involving two Su-24 jets. Iran vows full diplomatic push to free 3 pilots held by Qatar since March 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-logs-1164-lakh-census-submissions Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:23:27+05:30 Assam Census 2027: 11.64 lakh online submissions logged; door-to-door phase begins https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_records_11_6_lakh_online_census_submissions_housetohouse_phase_begins_banner_80d0e479_6f27_4598_ba61_8ee7e0ac5fa9_c8619b7dbb.jpeg Assam's Census 2027 online self-enumeration phase closed on 16 August with 11.64 lakh household submissions. Door-to-door Houselisting begins, running until 15 September. Assam Census 2027: 11.64 lakh online submissions logged; door-to-door phase begins 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tmp-may-ditch-bjp-for-tripura-village-polls Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:23:23+05:30 TMP may break BJP alliance for Tripura village polls if tripartite accord ignored https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tmp_may_reconsider_alliance_with_bjp_for_village_polls_if_tripartite_pact_not_implemented_pradyot_debbarma_banner_be8fdc41_4901_41cf_8882_ed730d91a1f9_ec7aef6eb8.jpeg TMP chief Pradyot Debbarma warns of breaking BJP alliance for Tripura village polls if tripartite accord signed in March 2024 remains unimplemented, citing 14 lakh tribal people's rights. TMP may break BJP alliance for Tripura village polls if tripartite accord ignored 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/odisha-dy-cm-pushes-child-first-cwc-mandate Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:23:18+05:30 Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida urges CWC members to put child welfare first https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_odisha_dy_cm_urges_cwc_to_prioritise_best_interest_of_child_banner_1b6129bf_0d33_4ffc_a14a_ae9ef83d0b33_a81841af34.jpeg Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida inaugurates CWC training in Bhubaneswar on 17 August; 58 members from 27 districts trained to uphold child welfare standards. Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida urges CWC members to put child welfare first 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indian-rupee135-crore-gold-seized-at-kolkata-airport Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:23:14+05:30 900g gold worth ₹1.35 crore seized at Kolkata airport, 2 arrested https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gold_worth_rs_1_35_crore_recovered_at_kolkata_airport_two_arrested_banner_539f3748_1c07_47bf_8edd_0fbf2fd0bb5c_87bbe98f29.jpeg 900g of 24-carat gold worth ₹1.35 crore seized at Kolkata's NSCBI Airport on 17 August; two passengers from Bangkok arrested, inter-state smuggling ring suspected. 900g gold worth ₹1.35 crore seized at Kolkata airport, 2 arrested 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/naidu-mega-dsc-built-on-merit-alone Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:20:20+05:30 CM Naidu Defends DSC Recruitment: Merit, No Backdoors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_naidu_defends_dsc_recruitment_merit_no_backdoors_cc759606_cd9a_475a_be5e_66927c042946_a8ec29726c.jpeg CM Naidu on Aug 17 defended Andhra Pradesh's Mega DSC teacher recruitment as purely merit-based, alleging the previous YSRCP government ran a fraudulent process. CM Naidu Defends DSC Recruitment: Merit, No Backdoors 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/shetty-stuns-world-no-1-shi-yu-qi-at-bwf-worlds Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:20:18+05:30 Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi at BWF World Championships 2025 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_ayush_shetty_knocks_out_world_no_1_shi_yu_qi_in_giant_killing_opener_banner_4d5ad33c_19ca_49b5_a52e_0a7ad92f3247_2831082225.jpeg Ayush Shetty beats world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 on Day 1 of the BWF World Championships, recording his first win over the Chinese star in four meetings. Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi at BWF World Championships 2025 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shilpa-shettys-naga-panchami-temple-visit Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:19:56+05:30 Shilpa Shetty offers Naga Panchami prayers with mother at temple https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_shilpa_shetty_revisits_her_roots_as_she_offers_prayer_with_her_mom_on_naga_panchami_banner_8c4b6f42_e3a4_4a6e_ac89_42179c5de264_6dad9cabf5.jpeg Shilpa Shetty offered Naga Panchami prayers with mother Sunanda Shetty at a temple, honouring her Mangalorean Bunt heritage and Naga Daiva worship tradition. Shilpa Shetty offers Naga Panchami prayers with mother at temple 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/anahat-singh-targets-asian-games-after-world-title Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:17:20+05:30 Anahat Singh eyes 2026 Asian Games glory after World Junior Squash title https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_asian_games_is_the_most_important_tournament_of_my_life_says_squash_champ_anahat_singh_banner_ff3fec2b_4d52_4bc8_90a3_db379af70b32_776931e491.jpeg Anahat Singh, first Indian to win the World Junior Squash title, targets 2026 Asian Games as the ‘most important tournament’ of her life, with Olympic qualification also at stake. Anahat Singh eyes 2026 Asian Games glory after World Junior Squash title 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/babar-out-of-leeds-test-pakistan-captain-unclear Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:14:41+05:30 Babar Azam out of first England Test, Pakistan captaincy in doubt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_babar_out_of_first_test_on_england_tour_uncertainty_over_pakistan_captaincy_banner_413b4c57_0747_42de_b825_c59b871c9072_b645528baf.jpeg Babar Azam is ruled out of Pakistan's first Test against England in Leeds after a hand injury, leaving the captaincy between Shan Masood and Salman Agha. Babar Azam out of first England Test, Pakistan captaincy in doubt 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-to-auction-30-mineral-blocks-by-sep-30 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:12:50+05:30 Bihar to auction 30+ mineral blocks by Sep 30, mining from Oct 15: CM Choudhary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bihar_to_auction_over_30_mineral_blocks_by_sep_30_cm_samrat_choudhary_banner_67dc6bf2_6b7b_4137_8547_01bed2be8414_16f0788f58.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary sets 30 September deadline to auction 30+ mineral blocks, with mining to begin 15 October. State targets ₹5 lakh crore investment by November. Bihar to auction 30+ mineral blocks by Sep 30, mining from Oct 15: CM Choudhary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/army-chief-reviews-poonch-ops-on-loc Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:12:40+05:30 Northern Army chief Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews Poonch ops readiness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_northern_army_commander_reviews_operational_preparedness_in_jks_poonch_banner_6d970a74_539d_4e13_9279_f31ca95a165e_5a8043e522.jpeg Northern Command chief Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Poonch forward posts on 17 August, reviewing operational readiness, security situation, and LoC deployment challenges in J&K. Northern Army chief Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews Poonch ops readiness 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-police-bust-indian-rupee1071-cr-cybercrime-ring Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:12:19+05:30 Gujarat Police bust ₹1,071 crore cybercrime ring, arrest Assam man in 1,090 cases https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_police_trace_over_rs_1071_crore_linked_to_1090_cybercrime_cases_banner_dea73a96_5905_445f_b248_1a9b27d79bcb_57fb86a5f7.jpeg Gujarat Police arrest Assam man Rafiqool Alam, alleged handler of a ₹1,071 crore cybercrime network linked to 1,090 digital arrest scam cases across India. Gujarat Police bust ₹1,071 crore cybercrime ring, arrest Assam man in 1,090 cases 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-orders-people-centric-police-overhaul Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:12:09+05:30 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes for people-centric police reforms https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_assam_cm_directs_officials_to_build_responsive_peoplecentric_police_force_banner_7ba80b24_cda0_409b_87d7_f312d246ac02_3815120347.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 17 August directed police to build a people-centric force, flagging that chargesheets were filed in only 54%25 of 10 lakh cases since 2016. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes for people-centric police reforms 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-merges-3-mutual-fund-forms-into-one Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:10:26+05:30 SEBI consolidates mutual fund registration into single form https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sebi_replaces_three_mutual_fund_registration_forms_with_single_consolidated_application_banner_f13ce040_c445_47c4_bb9c_b3c148025f9d_fc92e8a9e3.jpeg SEBI replaces three mutual fund registration forms with a single consolidated Form A, covering both approval stages. Change follows the March 2026 Master Circular overhaul. SEBI consolidates mutual fund registration into single form 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sindhu-wins-opener-hails-bai-at-home-wc Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:09:14+05:30 Badminton WC 2025: Sindhu praises BAI, volunteers after first-round win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_hats_off_to_volunteers_and_bai_says_sindhu_after_first_round_win_banner_e5413b85_f6ae_4bf4_808b_36691cd171b8_64e5a12075.jpeg PV Sindhu beat Ireland's Sophia Noble 21-7, 21-11 in her Badminton World Championships opener in New Delhi, praising BAI and volunteers for top-class organisation. Badminton WC 2025: Sindhu praises BAI, volunteers after first-round win 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/aqis-red-fort-attack-un-flags-isis-role Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:07:07+05:30 AQIS Red Fort attack 2025: UN flags ISI role in South Asia terror surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_al_qaeda_in_indian_subcontinent_role_of_pakistans_isi_needs_to_be_countered_robustly_banner_2c49e270_3bdb_4ffd_a79a_d1845f390990_0450b0ce53.jpeg UN Security Council attributes the November 2025 Red Fort bombing that killed 11 to AQIS, warning of ISI links and a growing decentralised terror network across South Asia. AQIS Red Fort attack 2025: UN flags ISI role in South Asia terror surge 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-kenya-push-to-deepen-bilateral-ties Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:06:41+05:30 India's High Commissioner meets Kenya's Musalia Mudavadi on bilateral ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_high_commissioner_appraises_kenyan_cabinet_secretary_on_bilateral_developments_banner_dd9a4d8d_fed1_4c80_8f4b_8f60cefd991b_30bd66e1fe.jpeg India's High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika met Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on 17 August to discuss bilateral developments and ways to strengthen the India-Kenya partnership. India's High Commissioner meets Kenya's Musalia Mudavadi on bilateral ties 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-oman-agree-on-hormuz-strait-route-map Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:06:27+05:30 Iran-Oman Hormuz Strait route agreement reached, joint statement pending https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_iran_says_agreement_reached_with_oman_on_map_of_new_route_in_hormuz_strait_banner_433b9cc2_002a_4eb8_a3cf_6709e65d2150_6171de141b.jpeg Iran and Oman have agreed on a new maritime route map for the Strait of Hormuz, with a joint statement pending. Iran also says the US violated a 60-day nuclear talks deadline. Iran-Oman Hormuz Strait route agreement reached, joint statement pending 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-files-complaint-over-fake-nabin-tricolour-photo Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:03:33+05:30 Delhi BJP files police complaint over fake tricolour photo of Nitin Nabin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_bjp_files_police_complaint_against_fake_photo_of_nitin_nabin_with_tricolour_banner_1e321669_a34c_431e_9d57_d30349da0491_3b3aaa4adc.jpeg Delhi BJP files police complaint over a fake photo showing BJP chief Nitin Nabin holding the tricolour upside down, circulated across X, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Delhi BJP files police complaint over fake tricolour photo of Nitin Nabin 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/hayden-panettiere-no-foul-play-autopsy-due Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:01:55+05:30 Hayden Panettiere death: No foul play found, autopsy pending https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cops_say_no_signs_of_foul_play_or_suspicious_circumstances_in_hayden_panettieres_death_banner_464a4515_e23a_4c3c_af87_bad0cbe1b037_6ccc33d92c.jpeg Hayden Panettiere, 36, died on 17 August in Greenville, South Carolina. Preliminary investigation finds no foul play; autopsy pending for official cause of death. Hayden Panettiere death: No foul play found, autopsy pending 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-hails-maharashtra-bjp-exec-picks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:01:32+05:30 CM Fadnavis Congratulates Maharashtra's New BJP National Office-Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Maharashtra leaders appointed to key posts in the BJP National Executive on 17 August 2026 in New Delhi. CM Fadnavis Congratulates Maharashtra's New BJP National Office-Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-pushes-yadav-on-green-clearances Nation Press en 2026-08-17T20:00:45+05:30 CM Fadnavis Meets Union Minister Yadav, Pushes for Faster Environmental Clearances https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_meets_union_minister_yadav_pushes_for_faster_environmental_clearances_c4ae89e7_f337_46a7_9b9c_c5c65b32ba30_3fca481908.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Aug 17 to push for faster environmental clearances for stalled Maharashtra projects. CM Fadnavis Meets Union Minister Yadav, Pushes for Faster Environmental Clearances 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-briefs-media-on-bjp-exec-list Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:59:54+05:30 CM Fadnavis Briefs Media on New BJP National Executive List https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_briefs_media_on_new_bjp_national_executive_list_940fd2a1_4356_4d84_bfac_39281fd2d106_8298d5b108.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed the media in New Delhi on 17 August 2026 on BJP's new National Executive Committee list and other subjects. CM Fadnavis Briefs Media on New BJP National Executive List 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mirwaiz-barred-from-srinagar-rabi-ul-awwal-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:59:34+05:30 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from Rabi-Ul-Awwal congregation in Srinagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mirwaiz_umar_farooq_says_authorities_prevented_him_from_addressing_religious_gathering_banner_a8c54dfb_f9e0_4345_9581_840b2922e698_3e47062488.jpeg Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on 17 August, barred from addressing the annual Khawaja Diger congregation at Naqshband Sahab in Srinagar during Rabi-Ul-Awwal. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from Rabi-Ul-Awwal congregation in Srinagar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ex-bengal-dy-speaker-asish-banerjee-found-dead Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:59:29+05:30 Bengal ex-Dy Speaker Asish Banerjee's suicide: BJP leaders visit family in Birbhum https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengal_bjp_leaders_meet_family_members_of_former_dy_speaker_after_suicide_banner_23274f0f_ee73_4f5e_bbb0_f9b0e5aca3e7_936970a1c3.jpeg BJP leaders visit family of former West Bengal Dy Speaker Asish Banerjee in Birbhum after his suspected suicide on Sunday. Forensic probe underway; autopsy supports suicide theory. Bengal ex-Dy Speaker Asish Banerjee's suicide: BJP leaders visit family in Birbhum 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-hails-new-bjp-office-bearers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:59:13+05:30 CM Fadnavis Congratulates New BJP National Office Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulated newly appointed BJP National Office Bearers on 17 August 2026, wishing them success under party president Nitin Nabin. CM Fadnavis Congratulates New BJP National Office Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-pledges-honest-maharashtra-service Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:58:42+05:30 CM Fadnavis Pledges Honest Service to Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, posting from New Delhi on Aug 17, pledged to serve Maharashtra with complete honesty, citing PM Modi's trust in him. CM Fadnavis Pledges Honest Service to Maharashtra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-briefs-pm-modi-on-maharashtra-projects Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:58:04+05:30 CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, briefs him on key Maharashtra projects https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_meets_pm_modi_briefs_him_on_key_maharashtra_projects_00e6bd92_5a7b_4500_aa96_1d0e9f23641c_46f62b57e4.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 17, 2026, briefing him on key state projects and holding positive multi-topic discussions. CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, briefs him on key Maharashtra projects 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/india-busts-isi-backed-terror-network Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:57:20+05:30 CM Fadnavis: Security Forces Bust ISI-Backed Terror Network https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that Indian security forces detained 253 operatives of the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network across 14 states ahead of Independence Day. CM Fadnavis: Security Forces Bust ISI-Backed Terror Network 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-seeks-jica-nod-for-virar-sea-link Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:56:41+05:30 CM Fadnavis Seeks JICA Funding for Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_seeks_jica_funding_for_mumbai_vadhavan_expressway_452a704f_dc00_419b_bcab_618d3970d458_582ea0b547.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 17 Aug 2026, seeking JICA funding approval for the Uttan–Virar Sea Link project. CM Fadnavis Seeks JICA Funding for Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-seeks-funds-for-mumbai-sea-link Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:55:51+05:30 CM Fadnavis Seeks Central Funds for Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Sea Link https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_seeks_central_funds_for_mumbai_vadhavan_expressway_sea_link_a6ab9366_8e1c_47ec_a502_44655d5b5a17_689c361a27.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on August 17 to seek JICA funding approval for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link connecting the Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway. CM Fadnavis Seeks Central Funds for Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Sea Link 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sukhu-seeks-fast-track-nod-for-indian-rupee234-cr-parks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:55:08+05:30 Himachal CM Sukhu urges Centre to fast-track ₹234 crore industrial parks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_himachal_cm_seeks_early_centres_approval_to_industrial_parks_banner_1337e77f_e0ed_40d8_b0a8_0ec855cf7f0c_36b83c168f.jpeg Himachal CM Sukhu urges Nirmala Sitharaman to fast-track two industrial parks worth ₹234 crore under BHAVYA at Una and Nalagarh. Rail connectivity extension also sought. Himachal CM Sukhu urges Centre to fast-track ₹234 crore industrial parks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lg-sinha-lays-heritage-project-stones-in-anantnag Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:48:15+05:30 J&K LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone for heritage projects in Anantnag https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_jk_lg_lays_foundation_stone_for_heritage_cultural_projects_in_anantnag_banner_41644b02_fbf5_43a6_9d37_3e4a98667cef_bc297f3f48.jpeg J&K LG Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for heritage and cultural projects in Anantnag on 17 August, including a Yatri Niwas and expanded Yajnashala at the Ramakrishna Ashram. J&K LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone for heritage projects in Anantnag 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indian-rupee302-crore-seized-from-sagar-drivers-home Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:48:11+05:30 ₹3.02 crore seized from Sagar taxi driver's house; retired PWD engineer named https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_rs_3_02_crore_cash_seized_from_sagar_drivers_house_ownership_under_probe_banner_a0da9f2e_55e4_4999_9917_75ce61ab8a76_6b2ce5c332.jpeg ₹3.02 crore cash seized from a taxi driver's house in Sagar, MP. A retired PWD engineer named by family denies ownership; Income Tax Department probe underway. ₹3.02 crore seized from Sagar taxi driver's house; retired PWD engineer named 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-demands-manjhi-statue-raj-bhavan-march Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:48:06+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav demands Dashrath Manjhi statue and ashram in Patna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tejashwi_yadav_demands_dashrath_manjhi_statue_ashram_in_patna_banner_97a61ead_7bcd_43a7_8559_8753bbc453e5_5ef1c91f1b.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav demands a Dashrath Manjhi statue and ashram in Patna on the icon's 19th Mahaparinirvan Diwas, while announcing an RJD march to Raj Bhavan on 19 August. Tejashwi Yadav demands Dashrath Manjhi statue and ashram in Patna 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/adhikari-lays-indian-rupee4000-crore-steel-plant-stone-in-purulia Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:48:02+05:30 Bengal CM Adhikari lays ₹4,000 crore steel plant stone, vows migrant worker return https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_cm_promises_return_of_migrant_workers_at_steel_plant_foundation_ceremony_banner_da7943e0_d8ef_4a04_9b9b_6c4d7da83fec_9c866b4e0d.jpeg Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation of ₹4,000 crore steel plant at Raghunathpur, Purulia, promising 10,000 jobs and return of migrant workers to the state. Bengal CM Adhikari lays ₹4,000 crore steel plant stone, vows migrant worker return 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-splits-talati-roles-with-new-job-charts Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:47:42+05:30 Gujarat formalises job charts for Panchayat, Revenue Talatis to end role overlap https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_new_job_charts_clarify_roles_of_panchayat_revenue_talatis_across_gujarat_banner_9722729a_1304_45f4_8254_827b0da3a2a6_0afd73e951.jpeg Gujarat issues separate job charts for Panchayat Talati-cum-Mantris and Revenue Talatis, covering 290 village-level citizen services to eliminate role overlap. Gujarat formalises job charts for Panchayat, Revenue Talatis to end role overlap 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pm-setu-to-reshape-itis-says-chaudhary Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:39:36+05:30 PM-SETU can transform ITIs into centres of excellence: Jayant Chaudhary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_indias_young_people_bring_extraordinary_potential_pm_setu_can_transform_itis_into_centres_of_excellence_jayant_chaudhary_banner_5d7b7be6_a3dd_4df8_ab90_64e135aaf1d0_9cc5c92c9e.jpeg Jayant Chaudhary at Kaushal Manthan in Kolkata says PM-SETU can reimagine ITIs as centres of excellence. Over 2.10 lakh enrolled under AI skilling programme SOAR. PM-SETU can transform ITIs into centres of excellence: Jayant Chaudhary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijayan-slams-kerala-governor-udf-over-overreach Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:39:24+05:30 Pinarayi Vijayan slams Kerala Governor Arlekar for 'constitutional violations' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lop_vijayan_slams_governor_arlekar_for_constitutional_violations_accuses_udf_govt_of_surrender_banner_ccd20bd5_6c6f_43b4_8bd2_31d563202404_20f96b47f4.jpeg Kerala LoP Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor Rajendra Arlekar of constitutional violations for summoning the state police chief, and slams the UDF government for silence. Pinarayi Vijayan slams Kerala Governor Arlekar for 'constitutional violations' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-drug-prices-falling-trumprx Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:37:29+05:30 White House Claims Drug Prices Falling Under TrumpRx https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp The White House on Aug 17, 2026 credited TrumpRx for falling US prescription drug prices, calling it a promise kept by the Trump Administration. White House Claims Drug Prices Falling Under TrumpRx 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/barrackpore-station-turns-164-er-celebrates Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:31:12+05:30 Barrackpore Station marks 164 years: Eastern Railway celebrates heritage site https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Eastern Railway marks Barrackpore station's 164th anniversary on 17 August 2026, honouring its role in India's freedom struggle under the Station Mahotsav initiative. Barrackpore Station marks 164 years: Eastern Railway celebrates heritage site 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jaipur-hotel-caught-with-expired-food-in-raid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:31:09+05:30 Rajasthan food safety raid: Expired items seized at Jaipur hotel in Bani Park https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_govt_takes_action_against_private_hotel_for_expired_food_items_banner_6c385602_7684_45fd_8d23_b925b2035579_3eebbaaa97.jpeg Rajasthan Food Safety Department raided a Bani Park hotel in Jaipur, seizing expired bread, peanut butter and sweet corn, and flagging missing MSG warnings on the menu. Rajasthan food safety raid: Expired items seized at Jaipur hotel in Bani Park 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shivraj-clears-289-lakh-pmay-g-homes-for-rajasthan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:31:01+05:30 PMAY-G: Shivraj approves 2.89 lakh houses worth ₹3,473 crore for Rajasthan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_approves_2_89_lakh_houses_worth_rs_3473_crore_for_rajasthan_banner_e60d1783_e273_4ddd_89cc_32da56b0d983_a6fa28c787.jpeg Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves 2,89,355 PMAY-G houses worth ₹3,473 crore for Rajasthan, plus ₹340.59 crore for farm schemes. Eligibility criteria also widened. PMAY-G: Shivraj approves 2.89 lakh houses worth ₹3,473 crore for Rajasthan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/inp-prices-surge-78-percent-ai-supply-crunch Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:30:30+05:30 Indium phosphide prices spike 76%25 as AI data centre demand strains China supply https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Indium phosphide prices for AI data centres surged up to 78%25 by June 2026, with Japan's JX Advanced Metals eyeing 2-3x hikes amid China supply crunch. Indium phosphide prices spike 76%25 as AI data centre demand strains China supply 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cec-launches-elc-20-to-reach-25-cr-students Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:27:06+05:30 CEC Gyanesh Kumar launches ELC 2.0 to boost electoral literacy in schools https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cec_gyanesh_kumar_calls_for_familiarising_students_with_electoral_system_banner_b2cfa36c_17f4_4735_af40_7e6d99171601_94b854d9c5.jpeg CEC Gyanesh Kumar launches Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 in Patna on 17 August, targeting 25 crore school students and 4.33 crore higher education enrolees to strengthen democratic participation. CEC Gyanesh Kumar launches ELC 2.0 to boost electoral literacy in schools 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/emraan-hashmis-call-gave-sachdeva-full-freedom Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:25:36+05:30 Akhil Sachdeva on 'Awarapan 2' song: Emraan Hashmi gave full creative freedom https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_akhil_sachdeva_reveals_what_emraan_hashmi_wanted_from_him_in_his_awarapan_2_song_banner_ccfddbb3_0356_48ee_bdff_61750147d663_2fc53cc5d1.jpeg Composer Akhil Sachdeva reveals Emraan Hashmi personally called him for 'Piya Ghar Aaya - Homecoming' in Awarapan 2, giving full creative freedom to experiment. Akhil Sachdeva on 'Awarapan 2' song: Emraan Hashmi gave full creative freedom 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tmcp-moves-calcutta-hc-for-aug-28-rally-nod Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:21:04+05:30 TMCP moves Calcutta HC for rally permit on Aug 28 foundation day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_trinamool_students_wing_approaches_calcutta_hc_for_permission_to_hold_rally_on_its_foundation_day_banner_fc5b6d58_742b_4ff4_aac6_9e0fd608c447_efa2991213.jpeg TMCP's Mamata-loyal faction moves Calcutta HC after Kolkata Police ignores three rally permission requests for its 28 August foundation day event. TMCP moves Calcutta HC for rally permit on Aug 28 foundation day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-corrects-kaziranga-esz-facts Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:19:55+05:30 CM Himanta Sets Record Straight on Kaziranga ESZ Rules https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma corrected three specific claims about Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone, noting the SC is already hearing the matter at indigenous groups' request. CM Himanta Sets Record Straight on Kaziranga ESZ Rules 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/east-delhi-riders-beat-tigers-by-36-in-dpl Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:19:22+05:30 DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders down New Delhi Tigers by 36 runs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_all_round_east_delhi_riders_beat_new_delhi_tigers_by_36_runs_banner_e8f79964_96d6_440b_8816_ad008292278f_1c60414927.jpeg East Delhi Riders beat New Delhi Tigers by 36 runs in DPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 17 August. Riders posted 192/7; Tigers bowled out for 156. DPL 2026: East Delhi Riders down New Delhi Tigers by 36 runs 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/itc-donates-2-crore-assam-flood-fund Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:19:11+05:30 CM Himanta thanks ITC Group for ₹2 crore Assam flood relief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked ITC Group and chairman Sanjiv Puri for donating ₹2 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for Assam flood relief on 17 August 2026. CM Himanta thanks ITC Group for ₹2 crore Assam flood relief 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sindhu-cruises-into-wc-round-of-32 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:17:25+05:30 PV Sindhu storms into WC Round of 32 with 29-minute demolition https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_sindhu_makes_winning_start_with_clinical_opening_round_victory_banner_e44825a9_f978_4544_a2eb_6b8375d3ff07_842b2ed1a3.jpeg PV Sindhu opens 2026 Badminton World Championships with a 21-7, 21-11 win over Ireland's Sophia Noble in 29 minutes at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. PV Sindhu storms into WC Round of 32 with 29-minute demolition 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-egypt-brics-meet-backs-global-south-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:15:08+05:30 India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo backs stronger Global South voice https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_and_egypt_reaffirm_shared_commitment_to_strengthen_global_south_banner_126c9f50_4a65_4f85_8498_1450e6395b2e_3ee4b781e2.jpeg India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo concludes with both nations reaffirming commitment to Global South priorities and deeper bilateral cooperation under India's BRICS 2026 Chairship. India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo backs stronger Global South voice 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-reshuffles-national-team-under-nitin-nabin Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:13:50+05:30 BJP national team overhaul: Nitin Nabin backs new office-bearers for Viksit Bharat push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nitin_nabin_congratulates_new_bjp_team_says_confident_of_them_powering_viksit_bharat_resolve_banner_300c060c_c579_4388_9bee_19e683e9abdb_a5c7cfd6cc.jpeg BJP president Nitin Nabin congratulates newly restructured national team on 17 August, backing them to advance the Viksit Bharat mission ahead of UP polls and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. BJP national team overhaul: Nitin Nabin backs new office-bearers for Viksit Bharat push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/singh-meets-armenias-papikyan-in-yerevan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:10:00+05:30 India-Armenia defence ties: Singh meets Papikyan in Yerevan on Aug 17 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_armenia_explore_new_avenues_to_strengthen_defence_cooperation_banner_632bfee4_d2f5_41d1_920f_ff95e76ab731_bba5694d50.jpeg Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan in Yerevan on 17 August 2026, exploring deeper India-Armenia defence and industrial cooperation. India-Armenia defence ties: Singh meets Papikyan in Yerevan on Aug 17 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indonesia-quake-toll-rises-to-68-in-ntt Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:09:40+05:30 Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68 in East Nusa Tenggara https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_death_toll_from_indonesia_earthquake_rises_to_68_ld_banner_0026d6b5_dcdd_421b_82a6_16f3d6082432_3be55fe30d.jpeg Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68 in East Nusa Tenggara as of 17 August, with 213 injured and 1,576 aftershocks recorded. A 14-day emergency declared. Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68 in East Nusa Tenggara 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/women-besiege-cm-vijays-perambur-office Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:07:52+05:30 60 women besiege CM Vijay's Perambur MLA office over Kodungaiyur sewage crisis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_residents_lay_siege_to_cm_vijays_perambur_office_over_sewage_poor_civic_amenities_banner_ec33cd7b_31aa_4b1e_9164_b2393437afa3_5125706daa.jpeg Over 60 women protested at CM C. Joseph Vijay's Perambur MLA office on 17 August, demanding urgent sewage repairs in Kodungaiyur after repeated complaints went unaddressed. 60 women besiege CM Vijay's Perambur MLA office over Kodungaiyur sewage crisis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/mumbadevi-sir-39percent-voters-face-deletion-risk Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:03:22+05:30 Mumbadevi electoral roll: Congress flags 39%25 voter deletion risk in SIR drive https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_maha_congress_flags_discrepancies_in_mumbadevi_electoral_roll_revision_banner_d898804c_9708_4211_bb6a_5cbe7c75a7b4_f8b94faac0.jpeg Congress MLA Amin Patel flags 39%25 voter deletion risk in Mumbadevi SIR drive, warns 1.8 crore Maharashtra voters may be removed without verification. Deadline extension sought. Mumbadevi electoral roll: Congress flags 39%25 voter deletion risk in SIR drive 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/mps-ladli-behna-39th-instalment-on-aug-19 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:02:06+05:30 Ladli Behna Yojana 39th instalment: MP CM to release ₹1,750 from Maihar on Aug 19 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_to_release_39th_instalment_of_ladli_behna_yojana_from_maihar_on_aug_19_banner_9e78fa96_ea9e_4c9d_beae_211d4ef62a6b_738eb8414c.jpeg MP CM Mohan Yadav releases Ladli Behna Yojana 39th instalment on 19 August from Maihar, crediting ₹1,750 — including a ₹250 Rakshabandhan bonus — to 1.25 crore women. Ladli Behna Yojana 39th instalment: MP CM to release ₹1,750 from Maihar on Aug 19 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bengal-bjp-marks-100-days-with-door-to-door-book Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:01:51+05:30 Bengal BJP circulates 100-day book as first BJP govt marks milestone https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_bjp_to_circulate_book_on_first_100_days_of_new_govt_banner_b10b3ab0_59ae_4458_a003_91b55a5d0db8_88dc09efad.jpeg West Bengal BJP distributes a 41-page book marking 100 days of the first BJP-led state govt since Independence. No celebrations planned; anniversary set as next milestone. Bengal BJP circulates 100-day book as first BJP govt marks milestone 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/ashok-dham-stampede-7-dead-indian-rupee4-lakh-compensation Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:01:46+05:30 Ashok Dham stampede kills 7, injures 25 in Lakhisarai; ₹4 lakh compensation announced https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ashok_dham_stampede_7_dead_25_injured_rs_4_lakh_compensation_announced_lead_banner_e82de9fc_6bcd_4cdc_96b2_21dcefd5d84a_09b731019a.jpeg Seven devotees died and 25 were injured in the Ashok Dham temple stampede in Lakhisarai during Sawan. The Bihar administration announced ₹4 lakh compensation per deceased family. Ashok Dham stampede kills 7, injures 25 in Lakhisarai; ₹4 lakh compensation announced 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/psb-confluence-2026-shapes-banking-reform-panel Nation Press en 2026-08-17T19:00:04+05:30 PSB Confluence 2026 to feed High-Powered Banking Committee for Viksit Bharat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_psb_confluence_to_feed_inputs_to_proposed_highpowered_committee_on_banking_banner_84c87801_9889_47dc_b5be_8c66ac0bd65e_c61c5a4770.jpeg PSB Confluence 2026 conclusions will feed the proposed High-Powered Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat. FM Sitharaman flags youth and low NPAs as reform priorities. PSB Confluence 2026 to feed High-Powered Banking Committee for Viksit Bharat 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/budha-amarnath-yatra-2026-flagged-off-in-jammu Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:58:06+05:30 Budha Amarnath Yatra 2026 flagged off by J&K LG Manoj Sinha in Jammu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jk_lg_flags_off_shri_budha_amarnath_ji_yatra_2026_banner_4587a6c8_d0ed_4f04_85a1_40602ed7cbe9_e24c9b6e1e.jpeg J&K LG Manoj Sinha flagged off Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 from Jammu on 17 August. The 12-day pilgrimage covers 230 km to the Poonch shrine at 4,600 feet. Budha Amarnath Yatra 2026 flagged off by J&K LG Manoj Sinha in Jammu 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/city-eye-fernandez-despite-chelsea-deadline-miss Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:55:13+05:30 Manchester City eye Enzo Fernandez transfer despite missing Chelsea deadline https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manchester_city_stay_interested_in_chelseas_enzo_fernandez_despite_missing_deadline_bid_banner_faef2c75_0a84_4dc4_934d_d909f3f87169_b0187e2a42.jpeg Manchester City remain interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez despite missing the club's internal bid deadline. City have until 1 September to make a move for the £120m-valued Argentine. Manchester City eye Enzo Fernandez transfer despite missing Chelsea deadline 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-warns-mafias-seize-property Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:54:15+05:30 CM Yogi Warns Mafias: Full Property Seizure for Targeting Youth https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_warns_mafias_full_property_seizure_for_targeting_youth_b815a148_a20a_4423_810b_e032a7b83beb_cf0a479ba4.jpeg UP CM Yogi Adityanath warns that any mafia targeting the youth will face full property seizure and strict legal action by the state. CM Yogi Warns Mafias: Full Property Seizure for Targeting Youth 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/nifty-pat-growth-hits-10-quarter-high-in-q1 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:54:08+05:30 Nifty PAT growth hits 10-quarter high of 18%25 in Q1 FY27 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nifty_profit_growth_hits_10quarter_high_at_18_pc_in_q1_banner_00928f91_6b7d_41f7_bd5d_02b043d2ede5_41dd7fd88e.jpeg Nifty 50 companies posted 18%25 PAT growth in Q1 FY27, the highest in 10 quarters, per Motilal Oswal data. Small-caps surged 31%25; upgrade-to-downgrade ratio hits 1.5x. Nifty PAT growth hits 10-quarter high of 18%25 in Q1 FY27 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-mafia-youths-biggest-enemy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:53:35+05:30 CM Yogi: Mafia Mindset Is Youth's Biggest Enemy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_mafia_mindset_is_youths_biggest_enemy_865ea83d_1db4_4b68_a5a6_89269f52425d_6ce1d3b0d6.jpeg UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Aug 17 declared the mafia mindset the biggest enemy of youth, urging protection of young people from organised crime's influence. CM Yogi: Mafia Mindset Is Youth's Biggest Enemy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-opens-dhyan-chand-sports-uni Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:52:54+05:30 CM Yogi inaugurates Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_inaugurates_major_dhyan_chand_sports_university_in_meerut_3027943f_ba0e_4820_aeda_206aa98fef7a_178c8bec6d.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath announced UP's first sports university, named after hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, has been established in Meerut. CM Yogi inaugurates Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-nabin-team-youth-women-veterans Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:52:41+05:30 BJP's Nitin Nabin team: Youth, women and experience in new org structure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nitin_nabins_bjp_team_a_blend_of_youth_women_and_experience_banner_7c1e31cc_3719_46b4_8ad4_515c387430b8_396f5dc514.jpeg BJP's new organisational team under president Nitin Nabin blends youth, women's representation and experience, with 12 women in 65 roles and 40%25 from marginalised communities. BJP's Nitin Nabin team: Youth, women and experience in new org structure 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-to-hire-500-medal-winning-up-athletes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:52:11+05:30 CM Yogi to Give Govt Jobs to 500 UP Medal-Winning Athletes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_to_give_govt_jobs_to_500_up_medal_winning_athletes_c9633f58_6a6f_4401_a6c4_861fe3b79b33_205491e005.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath announced on 17 Aug 2026 that 500 UP athletes who won sports medals will receive government jobs in UP Police and other departments. CM Yogi to Give Govt Jobs to 500 UP Medal-Winning Athletes 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/kerala-gst-3-officials-chargesheeted-in-messi-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:48:29+05:30 Kerala GST officials get charge memos over ₹22 crore Messi deal tax lapse https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_messi_deal_gets_murkier_as_3_gst_officials_get_charge_memos_banner_627c1fe9_94e9_4dd7_abc0_2b5a1447ddd7_337f037bf7.jpeg Kerala GST Department issues charge memos to 3 officials over ₹22 crore tax evasion in the 2025 Reporter Broadcasting Company-Argentina football team deal. Kerala GST officials get charge memos over ₹22 crore Messi deal tax lapse 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/toma-popov-blasts-unfair-bwf-schedule Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:41:21+05:30 BWF World Championships 2026: Toma Popov slams 'unfair' schedule after France doubles exit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_badminton_wc_no_idea_why_they_put_me_in_such_a_tight_schedule_toma_popov_rues_lack_of_recovery_time_banner_2e5cbe10_7dac_4eda_a920_b96e5d7f07cc_0bf31e8685.jpeg Toma Popov slams tight scheduling at 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi after France's men's doubles loss to Japan's Nomura and Shimogami on 17 August. BWF World Championships 2026: Toma Popov slams 'unfair' schedule after France doubles exit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-jd-s-demand-nagendras-exit-in-ktaka Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:38:57+05:30 Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP, JD-S push for Minister Nagendra's removal in K'taka session https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_valmiki_corporation_scam_bjp_jd_s_demand_ktaka_ministers_removal_banner_040da188_0c22_432b_ac18_662d297439f9_2602836fd4.jpeg BJP and JD-S disrupted Karnataka's monsoon session on 17 August, demanding Minister B. Nagendra's removal over the ₹187 crore Valmiki Corporation scam. Government says CID gave him a clean chit. Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP, JD-S push for Minister Nagendra's removal in K'taka session 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/biplab-deb-named-bjp-national-general-secretary Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:38:31+05:30 Biplab Kumar Deb named BJP National General Secretary; two NE leaders get key posts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_biplab_deb_appointed_bjp_national_general_secretary_two_other_ne_leaders_get_key_posts_banner_28b9d4bc_2d0d_4d74_86f0_b80a0615f59d_5f60e9a5b6.jpeg BJP appoints former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb as National General Secretary on 17 August. Phangnon Konyak and Mriganka Deo Barman named National Secretaries in Nitin Nabin's new team. Biplab Kumar Deb named BJP National General Secretary; two NE leaders get key posts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ncp-sp-demands-sir-voter-list-reforms-in-maha Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:38:27+05:30 NCP (SP) urges Maharashtra CEO to overhaul Special Intensive Revision of voter lists https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_maha_ncp_sp_urges_ceo_reforms_in_special_intensive_revision_process_banner_e2137667_602c_4f77_a65c_456ff21225e9_85f244f74b.jpeg NCP (SP) submits representation to Maharashtra CEO on 17 August, demanding GPS tagging, AI tools, and door-to-door verification to fix SIR voter list errors, including 1.08 crore deletions. NCP (SP) urges Maharashtra CEO to overhaul Special Intensive Revision of voter lists 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjps-new-team-goyal-irani-raje-lead-lineup Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:38:23+05:30 BJP new office bearers 2025: Experience, renewal, and regional reach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_unveils_new_leadership_team_blending_experience_renewal_and_inclusivity_banner_57e9bbbb_091a_4b33_a5e9_08673a532449_1f3559d0ff.jpeg BJP unveils new office bearers on 17 August, balancing experience and renewal. Piyush Goyal named Treasurer; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Ram Madhav among key picks. BJP new office bearers 2025: Experience, renewal, and regional reach 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/treesa-gayatri-cruise-in-bwf-worlds-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:38:05+05:30 BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri open with 21-9, 21-13 rout of Spain https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_treesa_gayatri_prevail_with_easy_win_in_opener_banner_a4a586ce_dc2c_4705_b16c_72aedb0a1ee1_19a59212b9.jpeg Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand open BWF World Championships 2025 with a 21-9, 21-13 win over Spain's Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez in 33 minutes at New Delhi. BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri open with 21-9, 21-13 rout of Spain 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/aalisha-panwar-alleges-rajasthan-event-scam Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:37:41+05:30 Aalisha Panwar exposes event scam: 'My face value was used to sell tickets' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_aalisha_panwar_claims_she_was_scammed_used_me_for_my_facevalue_for_promotion_banner_601ddf70_d446_414c_b240_74389c66e447_512184c21a.jpeg Actress Aalisha Panwar alleges event fraud in Rajasthan, claiming organisers used her image to sell tickets for 'Mr, Miss, Mrs and Kids Star of Rajasthan 2026' without her presence. Aalisha Panwar exposes event scam: 'My face value was used to sell tickets' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/up-ats-nabs-jem-linked-suspect-in-lucknow Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:37:13+05:30 UP ATS arrests JeM-linked terror suspect for jihad incitement, crypto funding https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_up_ats_nabs_jem_linked_terror_suspect_involved_in_inciting_people_for_jihad_banner_8e0f866d_2db3_4509_9d59_690e2ee0e3e2_9df103171d.jpeg UP ATS arrests 24-year-old Mohammad Zafar, allegedly linked to JeM, for inciting violent jihad, sharing Masood Azhar speeches, and routing crypto funds to Pakistani handlers. UP ATS arrests JeM-linked terror suspect for jihad incitement, crypto funding 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sudhir-mishras-x-account-hacked-cyber-case-filed Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:37:13+05:30 Sudhir Mishra files cyber complaint after X account hacked in Mumbai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sudhir_mishra_registers_complaint_with_cyber_police_after_his_x_account_gets_hacked_banner_8786e96c_0cb8_4b3d_8882_773f4d46c698_7b5c4d531c.jpeg Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra files cyber complaint at Oshiwara police station after his X account was hacked, email changed to an unknown ID at 12:53 AM. Sudhir Mishra files cyber complaint after X account hacked in Mumbai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/nvidia-powers-openai-ohio-ai-campus Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:35:32+05:30 Nvidia to Power OpenAI's Ohio AI Campus as Exclusive Compute Provider https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nvidia_to_power_openais_ohio_ai_campus_as_exclusive_compute_provider_c2b6e68e_4002_4ad3_9a8a_acc16fa807e3_a5b35bd31b.jpeg Nvidia will be the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider at SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Southern Ohio, with OpenAI as the customer. Nvidia to Power OpenAI's Ohio AI Campus as Exclusive Compute Provider 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jknc-mehboobas-bjp-tie-caused-article-370-loss Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:34:01+05:30 JKNC holds Mehbooba Mufti responsible for Article 370 abrogation after 'dimagi Naxal' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mehbooba_mufti_responsible_for_article_370_abrogation_says_jknc_on_pdp_chiefs_dimagi_naxal_remark_banner_b7f6e55d_d7a2_40d9_8190_277ec7919c00_cfa924bbb4.jpeg JKNC accuses Mehbooba Mufti and the PDP of enabling Article 370's abrogation through their 2014 BJP alliance, hitting back after her 'dimagi Naxal' self-description. JKNC holds Mehbooba Mufti responsible for Article 370 abrogation after 'dimagi Naxal' remark 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rajnath-pushes-people-first-approach-for-ides-trainees Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:31:58+05:30 Rajnath Singh urges Defence Estates trainees to adopt people-first service approach https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajnath_singh_recommends_people_friendly_approach_to_defence_estates_trainee_officers_banner_6b9daed1_56a9_4a88_816e_fcf180998071_55b14ac71f.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 17 August 2025 urged IDES 2025 Batch trainees to adopt a people-friendly 'Seva Bhav' approach, digitise services, and transform India's 61 Cantonment Boards into modern urban ecosystems. Rajnath Singh urges Defence Estates trainees to adopt people-first service approach 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nta-ordered-full-audit-after-fresh-exam-lapses Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:29:20+05:30 NTA audit ordered: Education Minister Pralhad Joshi calls high-level review after fresh exam lapses https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_education_minister_holds_nta_review_meet_orders_comprehensive_audit_of_exam_system_banner_28d43b28_1cde_4603_9350_99c88238c034_980153528c.jpeg Education Minister Pralhad Joshi orders a comprehensive NTA audit after fresh exam lapses. Over 50 staff removed; 10 leadership roles being filled including CTO and CISO. NTA audit ordered: Education Minister Pralhad Joshi calls high-level review after fresh exam lapses 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/shabnam-sinha-to-chair-airtel-payments-bank Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:28:51+05:30 Airtel Payments Bank chairman change: Shabnam Sinha to succeed Sunil Mittal from Oct 1 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sunil_mittal_to_step_down_as_airtel_payments_bank_chairman_shabnam_sinha_named_successor_banner_27853c24_1b3e_4cd5_a39c_a3694c7ef897_f2b61a5af1.jpeg Airtel Payments Bank chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal steps down on 30 Sept 2026; Shabnam Sinha, ex-World Bank advisor, takes over as Chairperson from 1 October. Airtel Payments Bank chairman change: Shabnam Sinha to succeed Sunil Mittal from Oct 1 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-demands-probe-into-karnataka-forest-encounter Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:23:20+05:30 BJP demands probe into Chamarajanagar 'encounter' of 3 poachers by Karnataka Forest Dept https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_attacks_ktaka_govt_over_encounter_of_3_poachers_in_chamarajanagar_reserve_forests_by_forest_dept_officials_seeks_probe_banner_8159f795_437b_40a5_9a26_cbd7c84646c8_01f1413042.jpeg BJP demands probe into killing of 3 alleged poachers by Karnataka Forest Dept in Chamarajanagar, questioning use of force and citing missing witness. BJP demands probe into Chamarajanagar 'encounter' of 3 poachers by Karnataka Forest Dept 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cbi-nabs-jandk-cop-taking-indian-rupee10000-bribe-in-jammu Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:23:19+05:30 CBI arrests J&K probationary sub-inspector for ₹10,000 bribe in Jammu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_cbi_catches_probationary_sub_inspector_while_accepting_bribe_in_jammu_banner_b9e500a8_6288_4b45_a940_8193e4c05725_81e075aff9.jpeg CBI arrests probationary J&K Police sub-inspector Danish Hamid red-handed accepting a ₹10,000 bribe at Janipur Police Station, Jammu, on 17 August 2025. CBI arrests J&K probationary sub-inspector for ₹10,000 bribe in Jammu 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/baloch-activist-blasts-zardaris-hindu-tolerance-claim Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:14:25+05:30 Baloch activist slams Zardari's 'divisive' remarks on Hindus in Pakistan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_activist_condemns_pakistani_presidents_poisonous_divisive_remarks_against_hindus_banner_9bb6c63d_619f_4f92_9c31_c50376f48b07_011391ee57.jpeg Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch condemns Pakistani President Zardari's Independence Day claim that Pakistan 'tolerates' Hindus, citing documented minority persecution and historical atrocities. Baloch activist slams Zardari's 'divisive' remarks on Hindus in Pakistan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/live-mortar-shell-found-near-crpf-camp-in-jaipur Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:13:38+05:30 Live mortar shell found near CRPF campus in Jaipur, safely neutralised https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_live_bomb_found_near_crpf_campus_in_jaipur_safely_neutralised_banner_c9af8afe_2401_4d1b_ad9e_fde8dfae418b_41ba0371fd.jpeg A live mortar shell found near Jaipur's CRPF campus in Amer on 17 August was safely neutralised by the Bomb Disposal Squad by 2 pm. Police have launched a probe. Live mortar shell found near CRPF campus in Jaipur, safely neutralised 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sanghavi-gives-526-women-jobs-launches-indian-rupee482cr-projects Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:08:51+05:30 Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi hands jobs to 526 women, launches ₹482 crore projects in Bharuch https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gujarat_dy_cm_hands_over_jobs_to_526_women_launches_rs_482_crore_projects_in_bharuch_banner_7c0d02bf_1ac4_43a7_ad52_a267a9e43055_5294f22c7c.jpeg Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi hands jobs to 526 women via Project Asmita in Bharuch, launches ₹482 crore infrastructure projects at Ankleshwar GIDC on 17 August. Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi hands jobs to 526 women, launches ₹482 crore projects in Bharuch 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/jadejas-350th-suthars-4-fer-india-lead-by-178 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:03:29+05:30 Jadeja's 350th wicket, Suthar's 4-fer give India 178-run lead in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_suthar_jadeja_help_india_take_178_run_lead_despite_dinushas_maiden_ton_ld_banner_b8a283e0_eeba_4d3b_95cf_5afd4c15fc1b_2f6b2f435e.jpeg India lead by 178 runs after Manav Suthar (4-76) and Ravindra Jadeja (3-57) bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 in the Galle Test. Jadeja reaches 350 Test wickets; Dinusha scores a maiden ton. Jadeja's 350th wicket, Suthar's 4-fer give India 178-run lead in Galle Test 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-hails-new-bjp-national-team Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:02:40+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta congratulates new BJP national office-bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Delhi CM Rekha Gupta congratulated newly appointed BJP national office-bearers on 17 August 2026, citing PM Modi's leadership and BJP chief Nitin Nabin's guidance. CM Rekha Gupta congratulates new BJP national office-bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/seth-gets-honorary-nepali-army-general-rank Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:02:08+05:30 Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth gets honorary Nepali Army General rank in Kathmandu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_army_chief_dhiraj_seth_conferred_honorary_rank_of_nepali_army_general_banner_890811e8_d37e_4f9a_9178_aa1dce729d07_9fa15e13c6.jpeg Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of Nepali Army General on Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth in Kathmandu on 17 August, continuing a bilateral tradition since 1950. Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth gets honorary Nepali Army General rank in Kathmandu 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-joins-tiranga-yatra-at-cp Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:02:03+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta joins Tiranga Yatra at Connaught Place https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_joins_tiranga_yatra_at_connaught_place_14cc4e7d_c3c4_496a_b6bd_fca935c94339_f42e3e15ad.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joined the Tiranga Yatra at Connaught Place on Aug 17 as part of the #HarGharTiranga2026 Independence Day campaign. CM Rekha Gupta joins Tiranga Yatra at Connaught Place 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/fcnrb-dollar-target-met-dollar85bn-total-seen Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:01:40+05:30 RBI FCNR(B) scheme: $85 billion total collection likely, dollar target met, SBI report says https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dollar_mobilisation_target_already_achieved_total_collection_likely_to_be_around_85_billion_sbi_report_banner_3e974949_778c_4bdf_a739_58945e273958_f083fce4e0.jpeg SBI Research says RBI's FCNR(B) dollar mobilisation target is already met at $57 billion, with total collections projected at $85 billion. BoP surplus seen at $50 billion; swap costs deemed minimal. RBI FCNR(B) scheme: $85 billion total collection likely, dollar target met, SBI report says 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-mourns-birbhum-fire-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:01:20+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Condoles Birbhum Fire Deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condoled multiple deaths in a fire in West Bengal's Birbhum district on August 17, 2026, praying for the injured and bereaved. CM Rekha Gupta Condoles Birbhum Fire Deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-leads-tiranga-march-at-cp Nation Press en 2026-08-17T18:00:46+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta joins NDMC Tiranga Padyatra at Connaught Place https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_joins_ndmc_tiranga_padyatra_at_connaught_place_e18e1531_eb9f_443f_9fbf_ebae4fa6c017_93e0e595e2.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joined NDMC's Tiranga Padyatra at Connaught Place on Aug 17, 2026, as youth marched with tricolours chanting Vande Mataram. CM Rekha Gupta joins NDMC Tiranga Padyatra at Connaught Place 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-returns-to-his-farming-roots Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:59:23+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Reflects on Farming Roots https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_reflects_on_farming_roots_70ce852f_09c2_433f_9881_37aa1feb62aa_ead735e3a2.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai shared a personal reflection on traditional paddy farming, writing in Chhattisgarhi about soil, bullocks, and cultural roots. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Reflects on Farming Roots 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/akhilesh-rewrites-pda-to-rope-in-brahmins Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:46:21+05:30 Akhilesh Yadav rewrites PDA to woo Brahmins ahead of UP 2027 polls https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_another_akhilesh_yadav_attempt_at_revisiting_pda_to_expand_sp_vote_bank_before_up_election_banner_620254e9_9e1f_4b47_b688_c57342b5a5d4_ed7c76c065.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav expands SP's PDA acronym to include Brahmins ahead of UP 2027 polls, while pursuing soft Hindutva outreach. A close look at his shifting electoral strategy. Akhilesh Yadav rewrites PDA to woo Brahmins ahead of UP 2027 polls 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-us-navy-eod-drill-ends-at-kochi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:46:17+05:30 India-US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 concludes at Kochi after 5-day drill https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_us_conclude_explosive_ordinance_disposal_exercise_strengthen_operational_synergy_banner_4183767e_5dbb_4ac9_b55c_5625d2199c99_6a04dae0ad.jpeg India and US Navy concluded the 8th edition of EOD Exercise 2026 at Kochi on 14 August, covering IED threats, mine neutralisation, and unmanned underwater systems. India-US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 concludes at Kochi after 5-day drill 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/congress-files-complaint-vs-bjp-mlc-on-flag-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:45:17+05:30 Congress files complaint against BJP MLC over flag disrespect in Bengaluru https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktaka_congress_files_complaint_against_bjp_mlc_for_allegedly_disrespecting_national_flag_banner_13d3a07e_a9e3_46f1_a76b_5f8ece01baf0_7a19a6e7f4.jpeg Congress files complaint against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for alleged National Flag disrespect at Bengaluru's Malleshwaram BJP office on 15 August Independence Day. Congress files complaint against BJP MLC over flag disrespect in Bengaluru 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-iran-will-never-get-a-nuke Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:43:07+05:30 White House: Iran Must Never Obtain a Nuclear Weapon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_iran_must_never_obtain_a_nuclear_weapon_f3dc6d69_f65b_42f2_8050_898609623707_2766c5e03f.jpeg The White House declared on August 17, 2026, that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is its absolute, unconditional, and permanent number-one goal. White House: Iran Must Never Obtain a Nuclear Weapon 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/pvl-season-5-shameemudheen-tops-auction-at-indian-rupee20l Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:42:00+05:30 PVL Season 5 auction: Shameemudheen tops bids at ₹20 lakh, Suraj Chaudhary leads U21 picks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pvl_season_5_suraj_chaudhary_leads_u21_talent_into_auction_with_rs_9_5_lakh_move_to_calicut_heroes_banner_988105e6_9b09_4de8_b46d_307092f76384_11997ac42e.jpeg PVL Season 5 auction: Kochi Blue Spikers sign Shameemudheen for ₹20 lakh, the day's top bid. Suraj Chaudhary leads 11 Guardians Trophy graduates into the league. PVL Season 5 auction: Shameemudheen tops bids at ₹20 lakh, Suraj Chaudhary leads U21 picks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gehlot-vs-shah-the-vande-mataram-battle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:41:38+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Gehlot fires back at Shah, cites Congress' freedom-era role https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amid_row_gehlot_highlights_congress_association_with_vande_mataram_during_freedom_struggle_banner_7012ce5d_6bd9_4a7e_9119_ae88be63b3dc_d27f665c54.jpeg Vande Mataram row escalates in Rajasthan as Ashok Gehlot fires back at Amit Shah, citing Congress' 1896 freedom-era link and questioning RSS' role in the independence movement. Vande Mataram row: Gehlot fires back at Shah, cites Congress' freedom-era role 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/jitendra-singh-tech-upgrades-pension-delivery Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:37:51+05:30 Tech-driven pension services boost efficiency, save manpower: Dr. Jitendra Singh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_technology_driven_pension_services_improves_efficiency_saves_manpower_dr_jitendra_singh_banner_b031d36b_a730_490d_b66a_af03e432ed11_aeba8d2767.jpeg Dr. Jitendra Singh says technology-driven pension delivery has improved efficiency and saved manpower, speaking at the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards in New Delhi on 17 August 2026. Tech-driven pension services boost efficiency, save manpower: Dr. Jitendra Singh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/territorial-armys-know-your-ta-hits-kolkata Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:35:36+05:30 Territorial Army's 'Know Your TA' seminar comes to Kolkata on Aug 27-28 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_territorial_army_to_host_unique_outreach_seminar_in_bengal_banner_a5802706_0f7a_4857_96a9_176c9618f0ed_f4c91a901e.jpeg Territorial Army's first-of-its-kind 'Know Your TA' seminar comes to Kolkata on 27-28 August 2026, targeting students, startups, and industry at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium. Territorial Army's 'Know Your TA' seminar comes to Kolkata on Aug 27-28 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/gujarat-cm-courts-silicon-valley-diaspora Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:35:32+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pitches diaspora-industry link in San Francisco https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gujarat_cm_calls_for_stronger_link_between_diaspora_talent_and_state_industries_in_san_francisco_banner_9193c2e2_c71c_4029_bf57_a91c48eba7a1_9a49b3e3fc.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in San Francisco on 17 August urged Silicon Valley's Gujarati diaspora to link with state industries, ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pitches diaspora-industry link in San Francisco 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/punjab-bjp-chief-slams-congress-over-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:31:54+05:30 Vande Mataram row: Punjab BJP chief calls Congress act 'shameful' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_attempt_to_stop_vande_mataram_rendition_midway_shameful_says_punjab_bjp_chief_banner_6844fa10_0e48_4afe_894b_1e5bea9c028e_39a2d43c08.jpeg Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon condemns alleged mid-event stoppage of 'Vande Mataram' at Congress HQ in Delhi, demands apology from Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Kharge. Vande Mataram row: Punjab BJP chief calls Congress act 'shameful' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjp-names-mhaskey-new-it-cell-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:31:23+05:30 BJP replaces Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey as IT Cell chief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_deepak_mhaskey_replaces_amit_malviya_as_bjp_it_cell_chief_banner_d847fb0e_e744_4a89_b473_0db79882c61f_36fcbc9166.jpeg BJP replaces IT Cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh organiser Deepak Mhaskey on 17 August, naming four social media co-convenors in a sweeping national reshuffle. BJP replaces Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey as IT Cell chief 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/ecms-hits-indian-rupee69548-crore-with-106-approvals Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:31:21+05:30 ECMS gets 31 new approvals worth ₹7,877 crore; total hits ₹69,548 crore across 106 projects https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_clears_31_ecms_projects_worth_rs_7877_crore_106_approvals_now_total_rs_69548_crore_banner_f1195854_c776_41e1_811a_04e610a22933_b65428b79a.jpeg MeitY clears 31 new ECMS projects worth ₹7,877 crore; cumulative approvals hit ₹69,548 crore across 106 projects in 15 states, surpassing the original investment target. ECMS gets 31 new approvals worth ₹7,877 crore; total hits ₹69,548 crore across 106 projects 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/chinese-probiotic-rivals-ozempic-in-tests Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:28:46+05:30 Chinese probiotic rivals Ozempic in tests, US launch eyed in 2 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Smart diabetes probiotic matches Ozempic in animal tests; East China Normal University targets US supplement market within 2 years. Chinese probiotic rivals Ozempic in tests, US launch eyed in 2 years 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/jadeja-suthar-spin-india-to-178-run-lead Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:28:02+05:30 Suthar, Jadeja spin India to 178-run lead as SL fold for 284 in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_suthar_jadeja_star_as_india_bowl_out_sl_for_284_take_178_run_lead_despite_dinushas_ton_banner_fc9cf578_ea14_4b16_9d15_a92fcd99e720_bac648a99a.jpeg Suthar (4-76) and Jadeja (3-57) bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 in Galle, giving India a 178-run first-innings lead. Jadeja claims historic 350th Test wicket. Suthar, Jadeja spin India to 178-run lead as SL fold for 284 in Galle Test 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/6-militants-6-drug-peddlers-held-in-manipur Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:27:48+05:30 Manipur crackdown: 6 militants, 6 drug peddlers held; AK-56, heroin seized https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_six_militants_six_drug_peddlers_arrested_in_manipur_arms_narcotics_recovered_banner_7fd6c010_6e80_4eaf_9098_6a96841685ec_2fcbcd8b7f.jpeg Manipur security forces arrested 6 militants and 6 drug peddlers in 24 hours on 17 August, recovering an AK-56 rifle, INSAS weapons, heroin, and opium worth crores. Manipur crackdown: 6 militants, 6 drug peddlers held; AK-56, heroin seized 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/naga-babu-gets-cabinet-rank-as-ap-green-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:27:15+05:30 Naga Babu appointed AP Green Executive Committee chairman with Cabinet rank https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_pawan_kalyans_brother_naga_babu_appointed_chairman_of_ap_green_executive_committee_banner_4392de57_5d75_495f_a640_60e6ef8fca4b_95e3bd3724.jpeg Naga Babu, brother of AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, appointed chairman of AP Green Executive Committee with Cabinet rank, targeting 50%25 green cover in AP by 2047. Naga Babu appointed AP Green Executive Committee chairman with Cabinet rank 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-speaks-hamburg-global-rules-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:27:11+05:30 Tharoor Addresses Hamburg's Bucerius Summer School on Global Governance https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tharoor_addresses_hamburgs_bucerius_summer_school_on_global_governance_91a5b5dd_3486_4418_a31f_4ae4daf70d7c_ac254067e1.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor addressed the Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg on the collapse of post-1945 global governance norms. Tharoor Addresses Hamburg's Bucerius Summer School on Global Governance 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-chiefs-diaspora-i-day-event-in-hamburg Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:26:26+05:30 Tharoor Chiefs Indian Independence Day Bash in Hamburg https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tharoor_chiefs_indian_independence_day_bash_in_hamburg_c55f7570_f833_44f0_81b0_0238747ef30e_bb2946cce8.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor served as Chief Guest at an Indian diaspora Independence Day celebration in Hamburg, held at a community cricket ground. Tharoor Chiefs Indian Independence Day Bash in Hamburg 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-india-china-cautious-thaw Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:25:41+05:30 Tharoor Speaks on India-China Thaw at Essay Launch https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor spoke on India-China relations at the launch of Ambassador K. Surendra Kumar's essay compilation, calling the bilateral shift 'welcome.' Tharoor Speaks on India-China Thaw at Essay Launch 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ins-sudarshini-wraps-azores-call-heads-to-lisbon Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:24:20+05:30 INS Sudarshini completes Azores port call, sails for Lisbon in Lokayan 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_portugal_ins_sudarshini_concludes_port_call_after_professional_and_cultural_engagements_banner_07f24ffa_af93_4a5c_9d1f_90b03188c8c4_d1dc579de6.jpeg INS Sudarshini concludes its Ponta Delgada port call under Lokayan 2026, marking India's 80th Independence Day at sea and sailing next for Lisbon and a joint PASSEX with Portugal on 21 August. INS Sudarshini completes Azores port call, sails for Lisbon in Lokayan 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ashok-dham-stampede-kills-7-in-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:24:05+05:30 Ashok Dham stampede kills 7 women in Lakhisarai; Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ashok_dham_stampede_bihar_minister_mourns_deaths_rs_4_lakh_compensation_announced_banner_7f11bf54_aaf4_4e51_8543_f567f9ec66b6_0da5a206e8.jpeg Seven women died in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar on 17 August after a rumour of live wires triggered panic. Bihar CM announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia per family. Ashok Dham stampede kills 7 women in Lakhisarai; Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh ex gratia 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-briefs-modi-on-maha-projects-nixes-delhi-rumours Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:24:01+05:30 Fadnavis meets PM Modi on Maharashtra projects, rules out Delhi shift https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fadnavis_briefs_pm_modi_on_maha_projects_dismisses_rumours_of_shifting_to_delhi_banner_bc1da8f9_a87f_4bf2_8e1a_d8cf0ff83de0_71d6e27796.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met PM Modi in New Delhi on 17 August to discuss state infrastructure projects and Centre-State schemes, dismissing speculation about a shift to national politics. Fadnavis meets PM Modi on Maharashtra projects, rules out Delhi shift 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kumaraswamy-slams-sonia-over-vande-mataram Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:23:46+05:30 Kumaraswamy slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row in Karnataka https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ktaka_kumaraswamy_slams_sonia_gandhi_over_vande_mataram_row_banner_4190ae32_3595_4a35_914f_94546fec9379_7690afc9d5.jpeg Kumaraswamy attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row in Hassan, questions her Indian identity. He also slams Karnataka govt on Hanur shooting and Bidadi land row. Kumaraswamy slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row in Karnataka 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/demi-moore-shares-tallulahs-wedding-photos Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:22:40+05:30 Demi Moore shares wedding photos of daughter Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_demi_moore_shares_unseen_pictures_from_daughter_tallulahs_wedding_moments_too_beautiful_to_be_real_banner_202211b8_ac76_4135_997b_55ddcfe2d026_d11b0e7009.jpeg Demi Moore shares wedding photos of daughter Tallulah Willis and groom Justin Acee on Instagram, calling the ceremony 'almost too beautiful to be real.' Demi Moore shares wedding photos of daughter Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indias-jobs-data-improves-in-july-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:19:10+05:30 India's employment rate rises in July 2026: NSO PLFS data https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_registers_increase_in_employment_during_july_govt_data_banner_0ae6df82_2905_462d_820f_ec8f3e7e1489_0be26d9bb1.jpeg India's LFPR rose to 55.4%25 and unemployment fell to 5.1%25 in July 2026, per NSO PLFS data. Urban jobless rate dropped 0.5 points year-on-year to 6.7%25. India's employment rate rises in July 2026: NSO PLFS data 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/hema-malini-hails-batwara-1947s-humanity-message Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:19:04+05:30 Hema Malini praises Batwara 1947: 'Humanity more important than hatred' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hema_malini_praises_sunny_deols_batwara_1947_humanity_more_important_than_hatred_banner_5a706422_8c9f_4cae_b2b6_9e2d24472e14_8da8e1e718.jpeg BJP MP and veteran actress Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 on X, calling it 'simply brilliant' for its message of humanity over hatred. Hema Malini praises Batwara 1947: 'Humanity more important than hatred' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bjps-team-nabin-cadre-coalition-digital Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:18:11+05:30 BJP under Nitin Nabin: Cadre, coalition and digital push define new national team https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_team_nabins_political_signal_cadre_social_coalition_and_digital_outreach_at_heart_of_bjps_new_strategy_banner_41a07412_83e7_4eb8_92be_bc73db39a05e_2df57619a0.jpeg BJP's new national team under president Nitin Nabin prioritises cadre-building, social coalition and digital outreach, with Smriti Irani returning as general secretary. BJP under Nitin Nabin: Cadre, coalition and digital push define new national team 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-hikes-up-ration-dealers-pay-to-indian-rupee125qtl Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:12:07+05:30 UP CM Yogi hikes ration dealers' commission to ₹125 per quintal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_up_cm_yogi_hikes_ration_dealers_commission_from_rs_90_to_rs_125_banner_54bede49_86ff_42e6_b4e2_3bfd3babb582_1e3cce0d09.jpeg UP CM Yogi Adityanath raises fair price shop dealers' commission from ₹90 to ₹125 per quintal, launches e-PoS feedback system and ₹500 crore Annapurna Bhavan scheme. UP CM Yogi hikes ration dealers' commission to ₹125 per quintal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ysrcp-rocks-andhra-council-over-dsc-2025 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:11:24+05:30 DSC 2025 scam row: YSRCP demands CBI probe, rocks Andhra Council https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_dsc_issue_rocks_andhra_pradesh_council_ysrcp_demands_cbi_probe_banner_9a26a503_8afc_4412_a173_cf06d4ec49bb_7f46732b75.jpeg YSRCP demands CBI probe into Mega DSC-2025 irregularities for 16,347 posts, rocks Andhra Pradesh Council on day one of Monsoon Session in Amaravati. DSC 2025 scam row: YSRCP demands CBI probe, rocks Andhra Council 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-gives-8-mp-leaders-national-team-roles Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:11:17+05:30 BJP national team 2025: Eight Madhya Pradesh leaders get key roles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_eight_leaders_find_place_in_bjps_new_national_team_banner_becf9805_7876_4a89_91dc_c68a7a1ea3bf_93f5595766.jpeg BJP's new national organisational team includes eight Madhya Pradesh leaders, covering roles from National Vice President to Kisan Morcha chief and media coordination. BJP national team 2025: Eight Madhya Pradesh leaders get key roles 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/haryana-rolls-out-y-break-yoga-for-factory-workers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:11:13+05:30 Haryana mandates Y-Break yoga sessions in all industrial units https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_haryana_govt_mandates_fiveminute_yoga_break_in_industrial_units_banner_e6959843_41ad_48b6_947d_46cf7365852f_78b5986187.jpeg Haryana launches Y-Break yoga initiative for industrial workers, mandating a daily five-minute session with one trained facilitator per 50 workers within a month. Haryana mandates Y-Break yoga sessions in all industrial units 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-school-photo-video-row-dilawar-clarifies Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:11:06+05:30 Rajasthan school photo-video row: Minister Dilawar defends new rules https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_school_photo_video_row_education_minister_clarifies_govts_stand_banner_d89c4605_57c1_41c5_a242_6c0179b93316_eb6a5e008d.jpeg Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar says the 16 August school photo-video directive protects minors' privacy, not a blanket ban. Opposition Congress vows to raise the issue in Assembly. Rajasthan school photo-video row: Minister Dilawar defends new rules 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-hits-95-percent-census-self-enum-rate Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:09:49+05:30 CM Himanta Flags 95%25 Census Self-Enumeration Rate in Assam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 95.42%25 self-enumeration completion rate across 12,20,536 households in all 35 districts under Census 2027. CM Himanta Flags 95%25 Census Self-Enumeration Rate in Assam 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-hails-new-bjp-national-team Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:09:16+05:30 CM Himanta congratulates newly appointed BJP national office-bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated all newly appointed BJP national office-bearers on 17 August 2026, urging them to serve under PM Modi and party chief Nitin Nabin. CM Himanta congratulates newly appointed BJP national office-bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/qatar-post-launches-upi-remittance-to-india Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:09:05+05:30 Qatar-India UPI remittance via Qatar Post goes live on Independence Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_qatar_india_remittance_service_using_upi_launched_through_qatar_post_outlets_banner_087ded64_c202_4d90_97f6_d6c18bdad634_89f3fb0826.jpeg Qatar Post outlets now offer UPI-based remittances to India, live from 15 August 2025. Transfers of up to ₹1 lakh per transaction are instant, with a flat QAR 15 fee. Qatar-India UPI remittance via Qatar Post goes live on Independence Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-sends-15k-each-to-32k-flood-families Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:08:27+05:30 CM Himanta Transfers ₹15,000 Each to 32,000 Flood-Hit Assam Families https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma transferred ₹15,000 each via DBT to nearly 32,000 flood-affected families on 17 August 2026, disbursing roughly ₹48 crore in relief. CM Himanta Transfers ₹15,000 Each to 32,000 Flood-Hit Assam Families 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ravi-kishan-disrupts-power-in-clean-up-company Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:08:03+05:30 Ravi Kishan's 'Clean Up Company' character disrupts power in Saribgunj https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ravi_kishan_says_arrival_of_his_clean_up_company_character_disrupts_balance_of_power_banner_14260d5c_8d79_4ecf_b0da_0ad847c75b99_04a69a73c9.jpeg Ravi Kishan reveals his 'Clean Up Company' character Indranath disrupts Saribgunj's balance of power. The crime-comedy series streams on Prime Video and MX Player from 21 August 2026. Ravi Kishan's 'Clean Up Company' character disrupts power in Saribgunj 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/kolar-open-2025-tees-off-august-18 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:06:46+05:30 Kolar Open 2025: Second edition tees off at ZION Hills from August 18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_second_edition_of_kolar_open_to_get_underway_on_tuesday_banner_5e676728_fa8c_45a5_8b6c_57e4f8f77278_0fb712e75f.jpeg The second Kolar Open tees off at ZION Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka from August 18–21, with a ₹1 crore prize purse and defending champion Kshitij Naveed Kaul in the field. Kolar Open 2025: Second edition tees off at ZION Hills from August 18 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/poks-rawalakot-mourns-amid-islamabad-crackdown Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:05:45+05:30 PoK's Rawalakot mourns its dead as anger mounts over Islamabad's crackdown https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_poks_rawalakot_honours_its_martyrs_as_locals_fume_over_islamabads_response_banner_25516390_01a6_427d_9396_8a5954212ed3_5345bacfa4.jpeg Rawalakot in PoK mourns over 100 reportedly killed in clashes with Pakistani forces. Shops shut, memorials line streets as JAAC demands international scrutiny of Islamabad's crackdown. PoK's Rawalakot mourns its dead as anger mounts over Islamabad's crackdown 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/south-korea-bets-on-trump-kim-ties-for-peace Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:05:28+05:30 South Korea expects North Korea-US leader ties to revive peninsula talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_south_korea_expects_north_korea_us_leaders_friendship_to_lead_to_dialogue_banner_f4f77b48_b78f_45c3_aaa3_8aa12a54c431_c30cecd1f9.jpeg South Korea says it expects Trump-Kim personal ties to restart Korean Peninsula peace talks, after Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce US-South Korea joint military exercises. South Korea expects North Korea-US leader ties to revive peninsula talks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-smartphones-fall-10percent-in-q2-premium-up-54percent Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:01:31+05:30 India smartphone shipments fall 10%25 in Q2 2026; premium segment surges 54%25 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indias_smartphone_shipments_ease_10_pc_in_q2_206_premium_segment_in_up_banner_eab584f1_fa45_4ffe_89ef_7a1476964354_96453e15e2.jpeg India smartphone shipments drop 10%25 YoY in Q2 2026 as affordable segment slumps 88%25, per CMR. Premium tier surges 54%25; full-year decline projected at 10–12%25. India smartphone shipments fall 10%25 in Q2 2026; premium segment surges 54%25 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/modi-grants-indian-rupee2l-relief-for-bihar-bengal-tragedies Nation Press en 2026-08-17T17:00:29+05:30 Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for Lakhisarai, Birbhum tragedy victims https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pm_modi_announces_rs_2_lakh_ex_gratia_for_kin_of_those_killed_in_lakhisarai_birbhum_incidents_banner_bd61193b_b557_4bcf_a3ed_2e7d0f900458_e6073d46c1.jpeg PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh PMNRF ex-gratia for kin of victims killed in Lakhisarai stampede and Birbhum hotel fire; ₹50,000 for injured in both incidents. Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for Lakhisarai, Birbhum tragedy victims 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-reshuffles-irani-raje-goyal-get-key-posts Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:59:35+05:30 BJP overhauls national team: Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Piyush Goyal get key roles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_from_return_to_key_roles_bjps_new_team_brings_irani_raje_piyush_goyal_and_ram_madhav_into_spotlight_ld_banner_76cf2dbd_a7d3_4a54_8428_5d89d0688921_612354a821.jpeg BJP names new national office-bearers on 17 August 2026: Smriti Irani as general secretary, Vasundhara Raje and Ram Madhav as vice presidents, Piyush Goyal as treasurer. BJP overhauls national team: Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Piyush Goyal get key roles 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tmc-mp-backs-mehbooba-on-dimagi-naxal-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:59:07+05:30 Trinamool MP Saugata Roy defends Mehbooba Mufti's 'dimagi Naxal' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_naxal_means_people_who_want_to_change_system_nothing_wrong_in_it_says_trinamool_mp_banner_dc117db8_eed4_4e2e_abe7_c890407fdb74_01e139b54d.jpeg TMC MP Saugata Roy defends Mehbooba Mufti's 'dimagi Naxal' self-description, saying the term means wanting systemic change — not extremism. Row stems from PM Modi's Independence Day address. Trinamool MP Saugata Roy defends Mehbooba Mufti's 'dimagi Naxal' remark 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ai-layoffs-shake-chinas-software-workforce Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:58:10+05:30 AI disruption hits China's software jobs: layoffs, insecurity surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ai_disruption_leaves_chinas_software_workers_facing_layoffs_job_insecurity_banner_f3e6f613_b1b0_438f_9e90_3ce8dff66e2f_8bae3de203.jpeg AI-driven automation is triggering layoffs across China's tech sector, threatening over 7 million software engineers with job insecurity, shorter careers, and mounting financial pressure. AI disruption hits China's software jobs: layoffs, insecurity surge 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tamil-nadu-expands-farm-loan-waiver-by-indian-rupee953-cr Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:56:17+05:30 Tamil Nadu farm loan waiver expanded: CM Vijay commits ₹953 crore more https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cm_vijay_announces_expanded_farm_loan_waiver_commits_additional_rs_953_crore_banner_aee14e21_1966_48e8_8d0f_f68d9f9ad63b_9ce411eee4.jpeg Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay expands cooperative farm loan waiver with ₹953.06 crore more, taking total scheme value to ₹6,220 crore for 13.34 lakh farmers. Tamil Nadu farm loan waiver expanded: CM Vijay commits ₹953 crore more 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lokesh-ysrcp-filed-141-cases-to-stall-dsc Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:54:50+05:30 Nara Lokesh: YSRCP filed 141 cases in 148 days to derail Mega DSC https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ysrcp_tried_to_stall_dsc_recruitment_process_alleges_nara_lokesh_banner_c2b45c72_691b_4def_a0a2_39889d999dec_296d74192d.jpeg AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh says YSRCP filed 141 cases in 148 days to stall Mega DSC recruitment; challenges Jagan Mohan Reddy to Assembly debate. Nara Lokesh: YSRCP filed 141 cases in 148 days to derail Mega DSC 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/sc-flags-child-abuse-content-seeks-centres-reply Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:50:37+05:30 Supreme Court flags child abuse content on social media, seeks Centre's reply https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sc_flags_lapses_linked_to_child_abuse_content_on_social_media_seeks_centres_response_banner_23e9ebfd_0fe4_4407_9fcb_6e20c953e291_45bf47aa69.jpeg Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on child abuse content on social media, flagging POCSO reporting failures by intermediaries. Next hearing on 24 September. Supreme Court flags child abuse content on social media, seeks Centre's reply 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/3-nigerian-nationals-held-in-delhi-vista-op Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:49:00+05:30 Delhi Police arrest 3 overstaying Nigerian nationals under Operation VISTA 1.0 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_three_overstaying_nigerian_nationals_arrested_by_delhi_police_during_operation_vista_1_0_banner_98359999_ff8d_4698_b57c_3e268d64e2b8_7293d08087.jpeg Delhi Police arrested 3 overstaying Nigerian nationals under Operation VISTA 1.0 in Uttam Nagar. One was evading trial in a 2020 criminal case; two sent to Lampur detention centre. Delhi Police arrest 3 overstaying Nigerian nationals under Operation VISTA 1.0 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/pakistans-40percent-child-stunting-rate-stalls-growth Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:43:43+05:30 Pakistan's child malnutrition crisis: 40%25 stunting rate stalls human capital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_malnutrition_crisis_threatens_economic_growth_and_human_capital_report_banner_7d66cc2f_b449_4d88_b0f1_e5598f4219d7_664f1154ba.jpeg Pakistan's child stunting rate stands at 40.2%25, with UNICEF estimating 38%25 of children in severe food poverty in 2024. A new report warns the crisis is undermining long-term economic growth and human capital. Pakistan's child malnutrition crisis: 40%25 stunting rate stalls human capital 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/neha-solanki-on-nag-panchami-and-raajnanndini Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:42:20+05:30 Neha Solanki on Nag Panchami: 'A tradition rooted in faith and nature' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_raajnanndini_actress_neha_solanki_calls_nag_panchami_a_beautiful_tradition_connected_to_faith_banner_17b53583_0f11_48e1_a3fd_de79c318c801_cf074fe5c8.jpeg Actress Neha Solanki, lead of Sun Neo's upcoming show 'Raajnanndini', calls Nag Panchami a tradition rooted in faith, culture, and respect for nature. Neha Solanki on Nag Panchami: 'A tradition rooted in faith and nature' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bharat-taxi-hits-8l-drivers-eyes-2029-rollout Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:41:56+05:30 Bharat Taxi crosses 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh users; eyes nationwide reach by 2029 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bharat_taxi_signs_up_nearly_8_lakh_drivers_41_lakh_customers_targets_nationwide_expansion_by_2029_banner_50caa819_fcc6_438b_89e8_280b3dabb724_b8813d4164.jpeg Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative ride-hailing platform, has registered 8 lakh drivers and 41 lakh customers as of July 25, targeting nationwide expansion by 2029. Bharat Taxi crosses 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh users; eyes nationwide reach by 2029 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/jadeja-first-indian-left-armer-with-350-test-wickets Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:41:45+05:30 Jadeja becomes first Indian left-arm bowler with 350 Test wickets in Galle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ravindra_jadeja_becomes_first_indian_left_arm_bowler_to_pick_350_wickets_in_test_cricket_banner_edd22b77_1c10_451d_835e_71abccad054d_3c7977ac50.jpeg Ravindra Jadeja becomes the first Indian left-arm bowler to take 350 Test wickets, reaching the milestone on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on 17 August. Jadeja becomes first Indian left-arm bowler with 350 Test wickets in Galle 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhopal-teen-murder-five-held-motive-unclear Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:41:15+05:30 Bhopal teen murder: Five arrested after body found in Chhota Talab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_five_arrested_in_teenager_murder_case_police_probe_motive_banner_41760f75_3f83_41ad_8fe4_b430897ba2a3_c9862df469.jpeg Five arrested in Bhopal teen murder case after 17-year-old's body was found in Chhota Talab on 11 August. Motive under investigation; more arrests expected. Bhopal teen murder: Five arrested after body found in Chhota Talab 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mahajan-gets-nashik-gogawale-gets-raigad Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:41:11+05:30 Nashik gets Girish Mahajan, Raigad gets Bharat Gogawale as Guardian Ministers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mahayuti_stalemate_ends_girish_mahajan_named_nashik_guardian_minister_bharat_gogawale_gets_raigad_banner_95a9a647_685d_4c05_bb32_b881d0453aa4_fc5a207153.jpeg Maharashtra ends Guardian Minister deadlock: Girish Mahajan gets Nashik, Bharat Gogawale gets Raigad after months of Mahayuti coalition infighting. Nashik gets Girish Mahajan, Raigad gets Bharat Gogawale as Guardian Ministers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vasundhara-raje-gets-bjp-national-vp-post Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:41:04+05:30 BJP national team: Vasundhara Raje gets VP post, Poonia joins key role https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_vasundhara_raje_satish_poonia_get_key_posts_in_bjp_national_team_banner_cbeef371_0dc8_479c_9921_a4d95706e88b_bd108c2560.jpeg BJP president Nitin Nabin's new national team gives Vasundhara Raje the VP post and Satish Poonia a key role, with 13 VPs, 8 general secretaries and an UP-heavy composition signalling 2027 focus. BJP national team: Vasundhara Raje gets VP post, Poonia joins key role 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-protest-day-24-marandi-hits-out-at-govt Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:40:57+05:30 Jharkhand student protest Day 24: Marandi slams govt over committee culture https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jharkhand_govt_only_focused_on_forming_committees_babulal_marandi_on_students_protest_banner_639142d4_0bb2_466d_ba9c_b4f59caf4cda_ad78540233.jpeg Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi slams state govt on Day 24 of student protest over JPSC/JSSC irregularities, calling its committee-forming approach unconvincing. Siege threat on 20 August. Jharkhand student protest Day 24: Marandi slams govt over committee culture 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/ai-fuels-50percent-of-india-it-manda-deals-crisil Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:35:22+05:30 AI drives 50%25 of M&A deals at India's top 26 IT firms: Crisil https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ai_aspiration_drives_50_pc_mergers_and_acquisitions_deals_at_top_indian_it_firms_banner_80ef9791_32e0_4d34_9c8f_c7215461eaee_28ef8a464d.jpeg Nearly 50%25 of M&A deals by India's top 26 IT firms over the past two fiscals were AI-driven, per Crisil Ratings. Over 70%25 of targets were in the US and Europe. AI drives 50%25 of M&A deals at India's top 26 IT firms: Crisil 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/1667-women-faced-violence-in-bangladesh-in-7-months Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:25:58+05:30 Bangladesh: 1,667 women faced violence in 7 months, rights body warns of 'safe haven' for rape https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bangladesh_records_over_1660_cases_of_crime_against_women_in_7_months_rights_body_banner_108fe7da_dd23_4a95_b3e2_107402899ced_f3b743f8ad.jpeg Bangladesh Mohila Parishad reports 1,667 women and girls faced violence between January and July 2025, including 292 rapes and 341 killings. Rights groups warn real figures may be far higher. Bangladesh: 1,667 women faced violence in 7 months, rights body warns of 'safe haven' for rape 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-marches-in-jammu-targets-nc-govt Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:25:17+05:30 BJP protest march in Jammu targets NC govt over broken poll promises https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bjp_holds_protest_march_in_jammu_accuses_abdullah_govt_of_failure_to_keep_electoral_promises_banner_536961b1_e1ec_4c94_92bd_55586c78a629_b11b7a5f61.jpeg BJP stages protest march in Jammu on 17 August, accusing NC-led Omar Abdullah govt of broken poll promises, corruption, and governance failure across J&K. BJP protest march in Jammu targets NC govt over broken poll promises 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/janhvi-backs-veer-pahariyas-prem-keetanu Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:18:25+05:30 Janhvi Kapoor cheers for Veer Pahariya's 'Prem Keetanu' ahead of Oct 2 release https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_janhvi_kapoor_cheers_for_veer_pahariyas_prem_keetanu_fresh_young_fun_masti_banner_96576044_1d2a_4940_8731_a720bd40f646_ffc8f2246b.jpeg Janhvi Kapoor backs Veer Pahariya's 'Prem Keetanu' on Instagram ahead of its 2 October theatrical release. Director Apoorv Singh Karki leads the youthful romantic comedy. Janhvi Kapoor cheers for Veer Pahariya's 'Prem Keetanu' ahead of Oct 2 release 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-hails-new-bjp-office-bearers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:17:20+05:30 CM Yogi Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP Organisational Office-Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated newly appointed BJP national and organisational office-bearers on 17 August 2026, urging them to spread the 'Nation First' resolve. CM Yogi Congratulates Newly Appointed BJP Organisational Office-Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/charlie-dean-to-captain-england-vs-ireland-odis Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:17:07+05:30 Charlie Dean to captain England in three-match ODI series vs Ireland https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_charlie_dean_to_captain_england_in_ireland_odi_series_banner_9161a95c_d40e_467f_ab55_624dabf2cded_76086c1ff4.jpeg Charlie Dean will captain England in the three-match ODI series against Ireland starting 1 September, with Nat Sciver-Brunt absent through injury and several uncapped players included. Charlie Dean to captain England in three-match ODI series vs Ireland 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chouhan-leads-sapt-dhara-pledge-at-pusa-aug-18 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:14:03+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead Sapt Dhara pledge at Pusa campus on Aug 18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_to_lead_sapt_dhara_of_shakti_pledge_banner_a1d40e12_6cff_4516_a4c2_df0c47598c7b_4d33d98962.jpeg Shivraj Singh Chouhan will lead the Sapt Dhara of Shakti pledge at Pusa campus on 18 August, covering Lakhpati Didi expansion to 6 crore women and farmer welfare. Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead Sapt Dhara pledge at Pusa campus on Aug 18 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/khers-drama-school-dream-a-de-niro-paper-to-friendship Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:13:55+05:30 Anupam Kher recalls drama school paper on De Niro on his birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anupam_kher_recalls_writing_about_robert_de_niro_in_his_final_year_of_drama_school_banner_f84df964_ae1b_47f4_97d5_3576ac181a70_a47cf465b6.jpeg Anupam Kher recalls writing a drama school paper on Robert De Niro's films, saying his dream was to shake De Niro's hand — a wish that grew into a lasting friendship. Anupam Kher recalls drama school paper on De Niro on his birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ritambhara-slams-sonia-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:10:58+05:30 Sadhvi Ritambhara slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row at Congress HQ https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_their_hearts_never_truly_beat_for_nation_sadhvi_ritambhara_criticises_sonia_gandhi_over_vande_mataram_row_banner_b40d7d67_846a_47cc_9999_f246a5b0779a_721d86a40e.jpeg Sadhvi Ritambhara slams Sonia Gandhi over alleged discomfort during Vande Mataram at Congress HQ on Independence Day, calling it a 'grave insult' to the nation. Sadhvi Ritambhara slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row at Congress HQ 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/trescothick-calls-for-england-batting-rethink Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:10:11+05:30 Trescothick wants England to tweak Bazball for Pakistan Test series https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_want_to_tweak_the_style_of_play_trescothick_advocates_for_change_in_englands_batting_approach_banner_5fc3741a_6cd1_4e36_be50_b956c0e9a7d7_18da0a4a88.jpeg Marcus Trescothick takes charge as England's interim Test coach for the Pakistan series, calling for a smarter, more patient batting approach beyond Bazball. Trescothick wants England to tweak Bazball for Pakistan Test series 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-rejects-tmc-mla-mondal-hearing-plea Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:06:24+05:30 Calcutta HC rejects urgent hearing for TMC MLA Dilip Mondal facing 39 FIRs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_calcutta_hc_rejects_urgent_hearing_plea_of_trinamool_mla_dilip_mondal_challenging_firs_against_him_banner_ed1de078_4402_4b05_8060_e3c1d7441907_fd377b2620.jpeg Calcutta HC rejects TMC MLA Dilip Mondal's urgent hearing plea as FIRs against him reach 39. Court says matter will be heard as per schedule, possibly next Friday. Calcutta HC rejects urgent hearing for TMC MLA Dilip Mondal facing 39 FIRs 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/modi-congratulates-new-bjp-office-bearers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T16:00:17+05:30 PM Modi congratulates newly appointed BJP National Office Bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp PM Modi congratulated newly appointed BJP National Office Bearers on August 17, 2026, praising their organisational experience and grassroots connect. PM Modi congratulates newly appointed BJP National Office Bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-jdu-slam-sonia-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:59:40+05:30 BJP, JD(U) slam Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row at Congress HQ https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nothing_could_be_more_shameful_bjp_jdu_slam_congress_sonia_over_objections_to_full_recitation_of_vande_mataram_banner_2c3853db_8bb5_471c_b691_0fe3c0c06e18_2aadcd6b9e.jpeg BJP and JD(U) leaders slam Sonia Gandhi over a video from Congress HQ's Independence Day event, alleging she tried to stop Vande Mataram. Congress says she was concerned about Kharge's health. BJP, JD(U) slam Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row at Congress HQ 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/rbi-pushes-nbfcs-on-revolving-credit-rules Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:56:57+05:30 RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit rules, tightens risk oversight https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rbi_seeks_nbfc_feedback_on_revolving_credit_rules_stresses_compliance_and_risk_controls_banner_2a90b6ea_23f1_4487_aa9c_a17bfc9f9b39_804afbbc0e.jpeg RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit draft rules, pushing for tighter compliance, risk controls, and alignment with global standards amid rapid sector growth. RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit rules, tightens risk oversight 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-names-new-national-team-under-nitin-nabin Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:53:08+05:30 BJP President Nitin Nabin names new national team; Vasundhara Raje, Smriti Irani get key roles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_president_nitin_nabin_unveils_new_team_vasundhara_raje_among_vice_presidents_smriti_irani_general_secretary_banner_2a7e3203_b98e_4f0e_b18e_e3e7915eb8fd_1a6d336bf1.jpeg BJP President Nitin Nabin on 17 August named his new national team, with Vasundhara Raje and Smriti Irani among key appointees. Appointments take immediate effect. BJP President Nitin Nabin names new national team; Vasundhara Raje, Smriti Irani get key roles 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kamal-nath-mp-got-indian-rupee708-cr-fdi-vs-indian-rupee30l-cr-claims Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:52:09+05:30 Kamal Nath flags ₹30 lakh crore vs ₹708 crore FDI gap in MP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_kamal_nath_questions_gap_between_investment_proposals_and_actual_inflow_in_mp_banner_1a34de5b_2c99_4a9b_98d2_46c337642f2d_6fa9d79693.jpeg Kamal Nath cites DPIIT data showing MP's FDI equity inflow at just ₹708.06 crore in 2025-26 against BJP's claimed ₹30 lakh crore in proposals — a 0.14%25 national share. Kamal Nath flags ₹30 lakh crore vs ₹708 crore FDI gap in MP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-fpi-outflows-surge-to-dollar223-mn-in-fy26 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:51:22+05:30 Bangladesh foreign investor outflows hit $223 mn in FY26 amid policy, banking woes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_foreign_investors_continue_to_pull_back_from_bangladesh_market_amid_policy_banking_concerns_banner_efffb8d9_06cf_492d_be43_1b2328d6b914_9bc0f65aba.jpeg Bangladesh foreign portfolio outflows hit $223 million in FY26, up from $138 million a year earlier, driven by policy uncertainty, banking stress, and currency risks. Bangladesh foreign investor outflows hit $223 mn in FY26 amid policy, banking woes 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarats-indian-rupee100-crore-ai-deal-with-automation-anywhere Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:49:51+05:30 Gujarat signs ₹100 crore AI training MoU with Automation Anywhere for 10 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_signs_10_year_mou_with_tech_firm_for_rs_100_crore_ai_training_support_banner_be096433_0c99_42a2_a252_e814dc58c60c_d843adc39a.jpeg Gujarat signs a 10-year, ₹100 crore MoU with Automation Anywhere in Gandhinagar to deliver AI and Machine Learning training to students, youth, MSMEs, and government employees statewide. Gujarat signs ₹100 crore AI training MoU with Automation Anywhere for 10 years 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rohit-roys-goofy-gym-day-with-ronit-roy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:48:24+05:30 Rohit Roy's goofy gym session with brother Ronit Roy goes viral https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rohit_roy_shares_goofy_gym_moments_with_ronit_roy_thats_why_you_need_a_brother_banner_a73f04ab_d549_444b_aaeb_79306d5e8923_cc1e13fc8a.jpeg Rohit Roy shares playful gym photos with brother Ronit Roy on 17 August, joking about a photobomb that turned workout pics into a sibling bonding moment. Rohit Roy's goofy gym session with brother Ronit Roy goes viral 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/aap-leader-held-for-dalit-worker-property-grab Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:48:12+05:30 AAP National Council Member Sri Chand Vohra arrested for Dalit worker property encroachment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_delhi_cops_arrest_aap_leader_from_gwalior_for_encroaching_dalit_colleagues_property_banner_0975b572_5c39_4563_a654_730fb618d97b_9aba19ebcc.jpeg AAP National Council Member Sri Chand Vohra arrested by Delhi Police from Gwalior for allegedly encroaching on a Dalit party worker's property in Jaitpur Extension. Charges carry up to 10 years imprisonment. AAP National Council Member Sri Chand Vohra arrested for Dalit worker property encroachment 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/amit-shah-sbn-terror-network-busted-200-held Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:46:05+05:30 Amit Shah: ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network destroyed, 200 operatives arrested before I-Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_destroyed_isi_backed_shahzad_bhatti_network_ahead_of_i_day_arrested_200_operatives_hm_amit_shah_banner_8b139f03_4baf_47e0_a595_9c8e3f5672be_39dc312878.jpeg Indian security forces dismantled the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network before Independence Day, arresting 200+ operatives across 14 states. Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the operation. Amit Shah: ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network destroyed, 200 operatives arrested before I-Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/mahindra-hails-sprinter-sangle-relay-win Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:44:43+05:30 Anand Mahindra hails sprinter Shravani Sangle's comeback win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anand_mahindra_hails_sprinter_shravani_sangles_comeback_win_e1f0642b_c630_4b29_b266_6767feae088c_a62e41a5c0.jpeg Anand Mahindra praised 20-year-old Maharashtra sprinter Shravani Sangle for overtaking China's anchor by 0.10 seconds in the Asian U23 relay final. Anand Mahindra hails sprinter Shravani Sangle's comeback win 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/sri-lanka-tops-global-india-favourability-poll Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:42:38+05:30 Sri Lanka gives India top global rating in 36-country Pew survey https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lankans_give_india_highest_global_rating_express_favourable_view_of_key_ally_banner_f5dbc9c1_0b06_474d_9728_bba907296310_16c2320971.jpeg Sri Lanka tops a 36-country Pew survey with 79%25 favourability for India, up from 65%25 in 2024. Around 63%25 of Sri Lankans also see India as a key ally, citing over USD 7.5 billion in crisis support. Sri Lanka gives India top global rating in 36-country Pew survey 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-ranks-2nd-in-global-fish-production Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:41:31+05:30 India 2nd-largest fish producer, holds 8%25 of global output https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_worlds_2nd_largest_fish_producer_contributes_8_pc_to_global_output_banner_140e4c38_0ec2_4439_a336_64f738ea750a_f7a952587d.jpeg India is the world's 2nd-largest fish producer with 8%25 of global output. Government investments of ₹39,272 crore since 2015 support 3 crore fishers and farmers. India 2nd-largest fish producer, holds 8%25 of global output 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/abhishek-on-abhinat-shah-rukh-kajol-jodi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:39:46+05:30 Abhishek Kumar on #Abhinat chemistry: 'Shah Rukh-Kajol jaisi jodi' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_abhishek_kumar_on_audience_praising_his_chemistry_with_jannat_shah_rukh_kajol_jaisi_jodi_hain_banner_353c93c2_b99b_4376_a70f_7db136bf7681_f886629813.jpeg Abhishek Kumar jokes that fans compare his #Abhinat chemistry with Jannat Zubair to Shah Rukh-Kajol, as the duo promote 'The Indian Game Show' on Sony TV. Abhishek Kumar on #Abhinat chemistry: 'Shah Rukh-Kajol jaisi jodi' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/calcutta-hc-shields-abhishek-banerjee-till-nov-30 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:38:02+05:30 Calcutta HC extends Abhishek Banerjee's arrest protection in MLA signature forgery case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_calcutta_hc_extends_interim_protection_to_abhishek_banerjee_in_mla_signature_mismatch_case_banner_6d6a4664_379d_4549_bd1e_1dfa5f986735_3bd33d48a1.jpeg Calcutta High Court extends Abhishek Banerjee's interim arrest protection till 30 November in the MLA signature forgery case. Forensic report confirms 3 of 5 MLAs' signatures were forged. Calcutta HC extends Abhishek Banerjee's arrest protection in MLA signature forgery case 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/south-bengal-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-till-tuesday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:33:57+05:30 South Bengal red alert: Heavy rain forecast till Tuesday, Kolkata waterlogged https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_met_office_predicts_heavy_rain_in_south_bengal_till_tuesday_banner_8fbe5f78_8553_4d1f_9871_e324cd6a4b32_2ce908d245.jpeg South Bengal red alert for heavy rain till Tuesday as low pressure over Bay of Bengal deepens into depression. Kolkata waterlogged; fishermen warned off north Bay coast. South Bengal red alert: Heavy rain forecast till Tuesday, Kolkata waterlogged 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/maharashtras-indian-rupee937l-cr-debt-vs-dollar1-trillion-goal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:30:36+05:30 Maharashtra's ₹9.37 lakh crore debt clouds $1 trillion economy goal by 2030 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_amid_rising_public_debt_maharashtra_strives_to_chase_1_trillion_economy_target_banner_0f8c80b0_6d6c_4420_b3bc_25713d5c5396_f128210c3a.jpeg Maharashtra's public debt has hit ₹9.37 lakh crore, second only to Tamil Nadu, threatening the state's $1 trillion economy target by 2030 as capex gets crowded out. Maharashtra's ₹9.37 lakh crore debt clouds $1 trillion economy goal by 2030 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/alibaba-offloads-lingxi-games-in-ai-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:30:11+05:30 Alibaba sells Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in AI pivot https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Alibaba sells Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in AI pivot, exiting gaming as it concentrates on e-commerce and cloud AI. Alibaba sells Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital in AI pivot 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/us-backs-greece-cyprus-israel-power-link-for-imec Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:30:10+05:30 Great Sea Interconnector: US pushes Greece-Cyprus-Israel power link as IMEC priority https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_us_keen_on_greece_cyprus_israel_undersea_power_link_as_key_part_of_imec_report_banner_0f4ef3ea_75b0_4c7e_8d14_d5670ff8e431_9815e1c4c6.jpeg The US is pushing the Greece-Cyprus-Israel undersea Great Sea Interconnector as a top IMEC priority, with bipartisan lawmakers urging Secretary Rubio and DFC chief Ben Black to act. Great Sea Interconnector: US pushes Greece-Cyprus-Israel power link as IMEC priority 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sohail-khans-touching-tribute-to-mother-salma Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:29:14+05:30 Sohail Khan calls mother Salma Khan 'the strongest' in touching post https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sohail_khan_shares_an_adorable_moment_with_mother_salma_khan_calls_her_the_strongest_banner_66bb03db_5415_4721_b00a_f2fad3862769_cdf39b5c62.jpeg Sohail Khan shares a candid photo resting on mother Salma Khan's lap, calling her 'the strongest'. The post comes amid his emotional revelations on reality show Alliance. Sohail Khan calls mother Salma Khan 'the strongest' in touching post 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-vows-harder-war-on-assam-drugs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:26:10+05:30 CM Himanta vows to intensify Assam's war on drugs https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 17 August 2026 vowed to intensify the state's anti-drug crackdown, calling Assam a transit route for international drug trafficking. CM Himanta vows to intensify Assam's war on drugs 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-20-percent-pay-cut-polygamous-staff Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:25:28+05:30 CM Himanta warns polygamous govt staff: 20%25 salary cut for first wife https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_warns_polygamous_govt_staff_20_salary_cut_for_first_wife_d991e0a8_e57e_4a73_a66d_c56d138009a4_ff98f7d878.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 17 Aug 2026 that polygamous state govt employees will face a 20%25 salary cut, paid directly to the first wife. CM Himanta warns polygamous govt staff: 20%25 salary cut for first wife 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/patnaik-sends-3-bjd-leaders-to-odisha-flood-zones Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:25:28+05:30 Naveen Patnaik sends 3 BJD leaders to flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_naveen_patnaik_deputes_3_bjd_leaders_to_assess_flood_situation_in_three_odisha_districts_banner_936109db_8907_4576_8b40_4bcd35d17e19_2521732551.jpeg Naveen Patnaik deputes 3 BJD leaders to flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore; 5.15 lakh affected, 2.37 lakh evacuated across Odisha as low-pressure rains intensify. Naveen Patnaik sends 3 BJD leaders to flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-to-cut-pay-for-parent-neglect-polygamy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:24:36+05:30 CM Himanta Announces 10-20%25 Salary Cuts for Errant Assam Govt Staff https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a 10%25 salary cut for govt employees who neglect parents and a 20%25 cut for those who practice polygamy. CM Himanta Announces 10-20%25 Salary Cuts for Errant Assam Govt Staff 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/himanta-gen-z-vande-mataram-culture-stability Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:23:49+05:30 CM Himanta Calls Gen Z, Vande Mataram Rows a Cover for Deeper Attack on India https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_calls_gen_z_vande_mataram_rows_a_cover_for_deeper_attack_on_india_1874e0d6_6ffe_41ff_9060_77d21dc67346_b06e94b2c1.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Gen Z and Vande Mataram controversies are pretexts, warning that India's culture and stability are the real targets. CM Himanta Calls Gen Z, Vande Mataram Rows a Cover for Deeper Attack on India 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-backs-orunodoi-nari-shakti Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:23:03+05:30 CM Himanta spotlights Orunodoi as Assam's women rise https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_spotlights_orunodoi_as_assams_women_rise_881c6fcb_3091_47f7_b899_42033fa9a535_16faa0a2e8.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights the Orunodoi scheme on 17 August 2026, saying it is turning women into community pillars, not just beneficiaries. CM Himanta spotlights Orunodoi as Assam's women rise 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-vs-chidambaram-on-dimagi-naxal-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:22:54+05:30 BJP fires back at Chidambaram's 'Dimagi Naxal' pride, cites Modi govt's Maoist crackdown https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_hits_back_at_chidambaram_over_dimagi_naxal_remark_says_modi_govt_decisively_eradicated_maoism_banner_e3a8847b_f120_4e5f_98fa_bf832c7049a8_c6a0b89f4c.jpeg BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi hits back at P. Chidambaram's 'Dimagi Naxal' remark, citing Modi govt's claim of reducing Naxal-hit districts from 180 to zero by March 2025. BJP fires back at Chidambaram's 'Dimagi Naxal' pride, cites Modi govt's Maoist crackdown 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-briefs-media-on-assam-floods Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:22:15+05:30 CM Himanta Addresses Media on Assam Flood Response https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media on August 17, 2026, with key updates on the state's ongoing flood response operations. CM Himanta Addresses Media on Assam Flood Response 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/world-bank-rebukes-pakistan-on-balochistan-aid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:21:03+05:30 World Bank warns Pakistan over diverting flood relief funds in Balochistan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_world_bank_warns_pakistan_over_diverting_funds_meant_for_flood_hit_poor_in_balochistan_banner_8ba52556_87f4_4c89_a7a3_af10b93be871_16a2990f67.jpeg World Bank warns Pakistan against diverting Balochistan flood relief housing funds to infrastructure, saying 119,049 verified households face loss of aid, deepening poverty. World Bank warns Pakistan over diverting flood relief funds in Balochistan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dickwella-dinusha-tons-lift-sl-to-2145-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:20:46+05:30 Dickwella, Dinusha unbeaten fifties lift Sri Lanka to 214/5, trail India by 248 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_dickwella_dinusha_hit_fifties_as_sri_lanka_reach_2145_trail_india_by_248_runs_banner_0a524ea9_98e9_4dfb_af7f_4f463ba2273b_24220731a5.jpeg Dickwella (71*) and Dinusha (62*) share an unbroken 124-run stand as Sri Lanka reach 214/5, trailing India's 462 by 248 runs on Day 3 in Galle. Dickwella, Dinusha unbeaten fifties lift Sri Lanka to 214/5, trail India by 248 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/seoul-hopes-trump-kim-bond-sparks-peace-talks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:19:58+05:30 South Korea expects North Korea-US leader bond to spark Korean peace talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_south_korea_presidential_office_expects_north_korea_us_leaders_friendship_to_lead_to_dialogue_banner_7d4f8b7a_d4ee_4f44_b063_4ac7950e8287_0aaad11924.jpeg South Korea's presidential office on 17 August said it expects Trump and Kim Jong-un's personal rapport to drive Korean Peninsula peace talks after Trump ordered Pentagon to cut joint drills. South Korea expects North Korea-US leader bond to spark Korean peace talks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tarapith-fire-bjp-mla-alleges-trda-bribery Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:18:44+05:30 Tarapith hotel fire: BJP MLA accuses TRDA of taking bribes for permit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bengal_bjp_mla_accuses_trda_of_allowing_hotel_in_congested_area_for_money_banner_477258f8_3e7e_436b_8b83_a559e121771f_f493789bf2.jpeg Seven dead in Tarapith hotel fire; BJP MLA Dhruba Saha accuses TRDA of granting permit for bribes. Hotel owner Kalyan Paul arrested, forensic probe underway in Birbhum. Tarapith hotel fire: BJP MLA accuses TRDA of taking bribes for permit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/karisma-credits-anu-malik-kumar-sanu-for-90s-glory Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:13:38+05:30 Karisma Kapoor credits Anu Malik, Kumar Sanu for 90s heroines' musical legacy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karisma_kapoor_says_anu_malik_kumar_sanus_music_benefited_heroines_in_the_90s_banner_0a414429_10d6_44ef_ac4c_a1426686a983_ab3ae4d555.jpeg Karisma Kapoor credits Anu Malik and Kumar Sanu for iconic 90s Bollywood music on India's Best Dancer, saying their work benefited heroines as much as heroes. Karisma Kapoor credits Anu Malik, Kumar Sanu for 90s heroines' musical legacy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indonesia-quake-kills-54-in-east-nusa-tenggara Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:13:15+05:30 Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 54 in East Nusa Tenggara https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_death_toll_from_indonesias_7_7_magnitude_quake_rises_to_54_banner_ed418622_0048_41f9_b8f8_e1b83dac014d_dbd97e43aa.jpeg Indonesia's 7.7-magnitude quake in East Nusa Tenggara has killed 54, left 12,000 homeless and damaged over 1,350 structures. A 14-day emergency has been declared. Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 54 in East Nusa Tenggara 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/namrata-emotional-as-sitaras-camp-ends Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:12:12+05:30 Namrata Shirodkar emotional as daughter Sitara's international camp ends https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_proud_mama_namrata_shirodkar_says_daughter_sitaras_international_camp_made_her_realise_her_little_one_has_grown_up_banner_0d404679_996d_43f5_85ba_0c673db92209_def4c11535.jpeg Namrata Shirodkar calls herself a 'proud mama' as daughter Sitara's international camp ends, saying the experience made her realise her 'little one has grown up.' Namrata Shirodkar emotional as daughter Sitara's international camp ends 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-deeptech-pulls-dollar114bn-since-2015 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:08:57+05:30 India deeptech funding hits $11.4 billion since 2015, 2025 a record year: IVCA https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indias_deeptech_sector_draws_11_4_billion_since_2015_report_banner_f75f0f36_deb3_4154_8a3f_b45f362ed602_a368e4c226.jpeg India's deeptech sector attracted $11.4 billion in PE and VC funding between 2015 and 2026, with 2025 marking a record year despite a broader startup slowdown, per IVCA. India deeptech funding hits $11.4 billion since 2015, 2025 a record year: IVCA 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/diksha-dagar-drops-to-11th-on-let-merit-list Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:08:51+05:30 Diksha Dagar drops to 11th on LET Order of Merit after Swiss Open miss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_diksha_dagar_drops_one_place_to_11th_on_let_order_of_merit_after_swiss_open_banner_f0618e97_5cc6_42d3_bc5f_8d38616cbb66_c48ef90f28.jpeg Diksha Dagar drops to 11th on the LET Order of Merit after missing the cut at the 2026 Swiss Ladies Open. Pranavi Urs, the only Indian to finish, tied 38th at 3-under. Diksha Dagar drops to 11th on LET Order of Merit after Swiss Open miss 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-owns-dimagi-naxal-label Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:04:23+05:30 Kejriwal Reclaims 'Dimagi Naxal' Label, Calls It Patriotism https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kejriwal_reclaims_dimagi_naxal_label_calls_it_patriotism_bfcec1e3_73e3_4bff_9206_3b42f190375d_7a86df1a02.jpeg Kejriwal owned the 'dimagi naxal' label on 17 Aug 2026, saying he is proud of it because he is a patriot. Kejriwal Reclaims 'Dimagi Naxal' Label, Calls It Patriotism 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-mourns-lakhisarai-stampede-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:03:42+05:30 Kejriwal condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal condoled deaths in a stampede at Ashokdham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, and called for better crowd management at religious sites. Kejriwal condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/pulkit-samrat-has-malaria-lost-25-kg-muscle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T15:01:00+05:30 Pulkit Samrat battles malaria, loses 2.5 kg of muscle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pulkit_samrat_down_with_malaria_lost_2_5_kg_of_muscle_banner_e01058f7_fc88_44e2_9397_d7ac8856db04_51241084c8.jpeg Pulkit Samrat reveals he is battling malaria and has lost 2.5 kg of muscle, sharing the health update on Instagram. The Fukrey actor says he is determined to rebuild his strength. Pulkit Samrat battles malaria, loses 2.5 kg of muscle 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-launches-oru-kaidhiyin-diary-poster Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:58:05+05:30 Rajinikanth launches 'Oru Kaidhiyin Diary' motion poster, Shanthnu leads Suseenthiran thriller https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajinikanth_unveils_the_motion_poster_of_shanthnu_bhagyaraj_starrer_oru_kaidhiyin_diary_banner_b913e3e2_40bb_4bae_bdf4_c69731d9d623_ff521cba21.jpeg Rajinikanth launches motion poster of 'Oru Kaidhiyin Diary' on 17 August, a Madurai-set crime thriller starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, directed by Suseenthiran. Rajinikanth launches 'Oru Kaidhiyin Diary' motion poster, Shanthnu leads Suseenthiran thriller 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-polices-ai-hackathon-for-80000-cctvs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:55:21+05:30 Gujarat Police to unify 80,000 CCTV cameras via AI hackathon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_police_plans_single_network_for_80000_cctv_cameras_through_ai_enabled_hackathon_banner_5b9fe434_31bb_4d2d_ae00_9683148b866e_cc0ee00f2c.jpeg Gujarat Police plans to unify 80,000+ CCTV cameras into one AI-powered network via the Gujarat Police Innovation Challenge 2026, with ₹37 lakh in prizes and a September 2026 launch. Gujarat Police to unify 80,000 CCTV cameras via AI hackathon 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cec-kumar-hails-bihar-blos-as-world-model Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:54:46+05:30 CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets 500 BLOs in Nalanda, hails Bihar as electoral model https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_cec_gyanesh_kumar_visits_nalanda_interacts_with_500_blos_banner_5c029a58_81cc_4cbc_878c_35c2f8e1e83e_35d90a29fa.jpeg Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar met 500 BLOs from 5 Bihar districts at Nalanda University on 17 August, praising Bihar's electoral work as a national model. CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets 500 BLOs in Nalanda, hails Bihar as electoral model 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pawar-rules-out-nda-orders-ncpsp-rebuild Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:52:43+05:30 Sharad Pawar rules out NDA shift, orders NCP(SP) to rebuild from Opposition https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_no_move_to_nda_sharad_pawar_ends_speculation_directs_ncpsp_workers_to_rebuild_from_oppn_benches_banner_ea6cd67a_e56e_4f5e_bdc7_812252d0d139_dff235aa31.jpeg Sharad Pawar confirms NCP(SP) stays in Opposition, rules out NDA or Mahayuti alliance. Two-day strategy session orders statewide grassroots rebuild across Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar rules out NDA shift, orders NCP(SP) to rebuild from Opposition 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/australia-predicts-new-quantum-matter-form Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:52:39+05:30 Australian researchers predict new quantum matter from boson-fermion droplets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_researchers_in_australia_predict_new_form_of_quantum_matter_banner_52391685_cf2b_49b8_be8e_af1525c67185_b0f5fd1dc0.jpeg Monash University researchers predict stable quantum droplets from boson-fermion mixtures, challenging decades of theory. Findings published in Physical Review Letters; lab confirmation seen as realistic next step. Australian researchers predict new quantum matter from boson-fermion droplets 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jharkhand-exam-probe-congress-backs-students Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:51:07+05:30 Jharkhand exam reforms: Congress backs students, CID probe ordered in 90 days https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_stand_with_jharkhand_students_legitimate_demands_comprehensive_exam_reforms_essential_congress_banner_13e728c1_5c2b_422f_925b_b21a4cd52ef8_65c4237119.jpeg Congress backs Jharkhand student agitation on 17 August, as the state government orders a CID probe into JPSC and JSSC exams, targeting resolution in 90 days. Jharkhand exam reforms: Congress backs students, CID probe ordered in 90 days 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/tanisha-shares-rare-bts-of-big-b-salman Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:50:07+05:30 Tanisha Santoshi shares rare BTS pics of Amitabh, Salman from Khakee, Andaz Apna Apna https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajkumar_santoshis_daughter_tanisha_shares_unseen_bts_pics_of_big_b_salman_khan_from_khakee_andaz_apna_apna_banner_bb8a494a_93c0_4b52_802b_74f2a5a923e6_b258012297.jpeg Tanisha Santoshi shares rare BTS photos of Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan from Khakee and Andaz Apna Apna, celebrating her father Rajkumar Santoshi's filmmaking legacy. Tanisha Santoshi shares rare BTS pics of Amitabh, Salman from Khakee, Andaz Apna Apna 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/south-korea-floods-kill-1-landslide-hits-geoje Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:48:09+05:30 South Korea floods: 805 mm rain kills 1, triggers landslides in Geoje https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_heavy_rainfall_causes_extensive_damage_in_southwestern_south_korea_banner_e856feb4_a53e_463a_9517_4310a04117f6_8f3ab55bb8.jpeg Over 805 mm of rain battered Geoje in South Korea's South Gyeongsang Province, triggering a deadly landslide that killed one resident. Emergency response activated on 17 August. South Korea floods: 805 mm rain kills 1, triggers landslides in Geoje 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-hikes-up-ration-dealer-pay-125-qtl Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:46:28+05:30 CM Yogi Hikes Fair-Price Shop Dividend to ₹125 Per Quintal in UP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_hikes_fair_price_shop_dividend_to_125_per_quintal_in_up_4a1e262d_67b9_4c2a_bc90_a3ff43949e60_33878d125c.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath raised the fair-price dealer dividend from ₹90 to ₹125 per quintal and launched an ePOS feedback system in Lucknow on August 17, 2026. CM Yogi Hikes Fair-Price Shop Dividend to ₹125 Per Quintal in UP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/india-leases-two-mq-9b-sea-guardian-drones Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:45:45+05:30 India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_signs_rs_1943_crore_contract_for_two_mq_9b_sea_guardians_drones_for_indian_navy_banner_23b00c8a_0b74_4db8_a310_18c08398c6de_c7392f5d10.jpeg India's Ministry of Defence signs ₹1,943 crore contract to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian HALE drones for the Indian Navy for 30 months, boosting maritime surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region. India signs ₹1,943 crore deal to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-links-foreign-profits-to-terror-funding Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:45:40+05:30 CM Yogi Warns: Foreign Profits Fund Terror, Urges Swadeshi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_warns_foreign_profits_fund_terror_urges_swadeshi_65a9d9f8_885c_41ce_a81c_414eb8cac78c_77ae0107cf.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath on 17 Aug 2026 warned that profits sent abroad can fund terrorism and Naxalism, urging Indians to prioritise swadeshi products. CM Yogi Warns: Foreign Profits Fund Terror, Urges Swadeshi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-pre-2017-grain-fraud-robbed-up-farmers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:44:54+05:30 CM Yogi Flags Pre-2017 Grain Fraud, Vows Direct MSP to Farmers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_flags_pre_2017_grain_fraud_vows_direct_msp_to_farmers_9e68ab89_b9bb_49dc_96a0_4e45990a0d3a_7ca19f568d.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath on 17 Aug 2026 alleged widespread grain procurement fraud before 2017 in UP and said his government buys directly from farmers to ensure MSP reaches them. CM Yogi Flags Pre-2017 Grain Fraud, Vows Direct MSP to Farmers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-15-cr-up-residents-get-free-ration Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:43:37+05:30 CM Yogi: 15 Crore UP Residents Now Get Free Ration Under PM Scheme https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_15_crore_up_residents_now_get_free_ration_under_pm_scheme_6e29aeda_4903_44c0_a545_c3c463c42f16_54e1ee1d0a.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath says over 15 crore UP residents receive free ration under PM-GKAY, attacking the SP-era practice of misappropriating ration cards. CM Yogi: 15 Crore UP Residents Now Get Free Ration Under PM Scheme 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-up-epos-ration-reform Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:42:48+05:30 CM Yogi on UP's e-POS push: fixing ration shop trust since 2017 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_on_ups_e_pos_push_fixing_ration_shop_trust_since_2017_ed3cb7bf_1daf_49d3_a0d7_a035f5950165_1033bf1dd0.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath recalled UP's 2017 e-POS machine rollout at fair-price shops, saying it was launched to rebuild public trust in ration dealers. CM Yogi on UP's e-POS push: fixing ration shop trust since 2017 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sonam-bajwas-37th-birthday-dance-with-disha Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:42:45+05:30 Sonam Bajwa turns 37: Birthday bash with Disha Patani steals the show https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_sonam_bajwa_dances_her_heart_out_with_disha_patani_shares_glimpses_from_birthday_bash_banner_b04f3838_6b6e_41c9_994a_006d767e82ea_fe21e4efc6.jpeg Sonam Bajwa celebrated her 37th birthday on 16 August with a star-studded bash, sharing dance videos with Disha Patani on Instagram. Last seen in 'Border 2'. Sonam Bajwa turns 37: Birthday bash with Disha Patani steals the show 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/an-se-young-wins-opener-flags-ankle-concern Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:42:28+05:30 An Se Young wins BWF World Championships opener despite ankle injury https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_its_a_slow_recovery_happy_to_be_back_an_se_young_on_badminton_wc_opening_win_amid_ankle_issues_banner_8000d703_d51c_4167_9872_473b68c3242b_f2cee97d84.jpeg World No. 1 An Se Young beats Bulgaria's Nalbantova 21-14, 21-13 at BWF World Championships in New Delhi, but admits ankle recovery is still ongoing. An Se Young wins BWF World Championships opener despite ankle injury 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/yogi-recalls-pre-2017-kotedaar-anger Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:42:02+05:30 CM Yogi Slams Pre-2017 PDS Corruption, Hails Kotedaar Turnaround https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_slams_pre_2017_pds_corruption_hails_kotedaar_turnaround_39eb3167_2004_4f3b_b21e_deef1a7f7ce7_74a91c620f.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath recalls pre-2017 anger over ration-dealer corruption in UP, contrasting it with his government's PDS reforms since taking office. CM Yogi Slams Pre-2017 PDS Corruption, Hails Kotedaar Turnaround 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-turkey-must-share-supply-chains-not-factories Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:32:49+05:30 India-Turkey value chain tie-up beats factory rivalry, report says https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_turkey_should_share_production_value_chains_instead_of_competing_for_entire_factories_report_banner_767b73db_b7ea_4887_9097_17e9f26e4c82_ece80b8589.jpeg India and Turkey should split production across shared value chains rather than compete for the same factories, a new India Narrative report argues. Automotive electronics and renewables are flagged as priority sectors. India-Turkey value chain tie-up beats factory rivalry, report says 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/heroes-star-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:30:21+05:30 Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star, dies at 36 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nashville_heroes_actress_hayden_panettiere_passes_away_at_36_cintaa_pays_tribute_banner_3e6940c3_0e57_4d89_9957_8a237feb7f24_fcdec09ff9.jpeg Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has died at 36. Her father confirmed the news; cause of death is under investigation. CINTAA paid tribute. Hayden Panettiere, 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' star, dies at 36 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/cxmt-tops-413-trillion-yuan-market-cap Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:30:17+05:30 CXMT hits 4.13 trillion yuan market cap as AI memory rally surges https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp CXMT DRAM shares hit record 61.80 yuan on 17 Aug 2026, lifting market cap to 4.13 trillion yuan — surpassing Tencent as China's most valuable listed firm. CXMT hits 4.13 trillion yuan market cap as AI memory rally surges 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/3-poachers-killed-in-karnataka-forest-encounter Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:27:57+05:30 Chamarajanagar forest encounter: 3 poachers killed in self-defence, Karnataka tells Assembly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_forest_dept_staff_fired_at_poachers_in_self_defence_ktaka_govt_on_chamarajanagar_reserve_forest_encounter_banner_91a0b8fc_7411_4772_8723_6703a244e6d3_5ac1d76c4c.jpeg Karnataka tells Assembly 3 poachers were killed in Chamarajanagar reserve forest after forest staff fired in self-defence when shot at on 15 August. Families dispute the account. Chamarajanagar forest encounter: 3 poachers killed in self-defence, Karnataka tells Assembly 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-fadnavis-mourns-soldier-vaibhav-avtade Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:24:53+05:30 CM Fadnavis pays tribute to soldier Vaibhav Avtade killed in Jammu https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_pays_tribute_to_soldier_vaibhav_avtade_killed_in_jammu_3b48d694_22bb_4338_be8e_d2538c1cd7da_f578374273.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to soldier Vaibhav Avtade of Solapur, killed in action in Jammu while serving in the Indian Army. CM Fadnavis pays tribute to soldier Vaibhav Avtade killed in Jammu 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-meets-modi-seeks-centre-aid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:23:54+05:30 CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi in New Delhi, seeks more Centre support for Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_meets_pm_modi_in_new_delhi_seeks_more_centre_support_for_maharashtra_f2443a42_2492_4426_81a7_23502552c295_e89f4b00ad.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 17, briefing him on Maharashtra's development projects and seeking more Centre support. CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi in New Delhi, seeks more Centre support for Maharashtra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-meets-modi-seeks-aid-for-maharashtra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:23:00+05:30 CM Fadnavis Meets PM Modi in Delhi, Seeks Central Support for Maharashtra Projects https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_meets_pm_modi_in_delhi_seeks_central_support_for_maharashtra_projects_cc8b0812_221d_4d3b_89cc_85f8cc0bffeb_3b835e73a1.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 17, briefing him on state development projects and seeking Central cooperation. CM Fadnavis Meets PM Modi in Delhi, Seeks Central Support for Maharashtra Projects 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arjun-hariharan-win-opener-parents-watch-after-13-yrs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:22:09+05:30 BWF World Championships 2025: Arjun-Hariharan win opener as parents watch live after 13 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_parents_are_watching_me_live_after_13_years_arjun_hariharan_savour_badminton_wc_opener_win_banner_c7cf6072_5c08_43d6_8334_626d1f848951_6263462b07.jpeg Arjun-Hariharan beat Ireland's Guildea-Reynolds 21-16, 6-4 in the BWF World Championships 2025 opener in New Delhi, as Arjun's parents watched him play live for the first time in 13 years. BWF World Championships 2025: Arjun-Hariharan win opener as parents watch live after 13 years 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/scheffler-wins-by-8-three-indians-reach-bmw Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:17:57+05:30 Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude by 8; Theegala, Bhatia, Rai reach BMW Championship https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_theegala_bhatia_and_rai_advance_to_second_play_offs_event_scheffler_wins_by_eight_shots_banner_af28134a_9147_4cf5_8696_f8ea4dd5f09d_d6c9c142a3.jpeg Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by 8 shots for his 21st PGA Tour title. Theegala, Bhatia, and Rai advance to the BMW Championship; Yellamaraju exits at 58th. Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude by 8; Theegala, Bhatia, Rai reach BMW Championship 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/isi-pivots-to-killings-fake-currency-in-bengal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:16:47+05:30 ISI shifts West Bengal strategy to targeted killings and fake currency ops https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_isi_reworks_bengal_strategy_shifts_focus_to_targeted_killings_and_fake_currency_banner_1637a8b0_423a_4592_b640_e5407d428116_641e5a71ca.jpeg ISI has shifted its West Bengal strategy to targeted killings, fake currency flooding, and surveillance, with multiple modules busted in recent weeks, officials say. ISI shifts West Bengal strategy to targeted killings and fake currency ops 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/assam-to-give-1000-farmers-indian-rupee1-lakh-each Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:16:09+05:30 Assam CM Sarma to honour 1,000 farmers with ₹1 lakh cash award each https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_to_give_1000_farmers_cash_award_of_rs_1_lakh_each_says_cm_sarma_banner_9b48c6a6_ca1f_4646_b1c2_70d787cb689b_d1ebbf721a.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces ₹1 lakh cash award for 1,000 farmers under the Chief Minister's Agriculture Excellence Award, with 10,000 farmers to be covered over five years. Assam CM Sarma to honour 1,000 farmers with ₹1 lakh cash award each 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarats-free-napkin-scheme-for-10-lakh-girls Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:12:06+05:30 Gujarat to give free sanitary napkins to 10 lakh girl students in govt schools https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_gujarat_to_provide_free_sanitary_napkins_to_over_10_lakh_girl_students_in_government_schools_banner_a851e4e4_7e06_47f2_bce0_bbfb25ddbae5_0311d94f49.jpeg Gujarat allocates ₹46.68 crore to provide free sanitary napkins to over 10 lakh girl students in Classes 6–12 in government schools, targeting menstrual hygiene and attendance. Gujarat to give free sanitary napkins to 10 lakh girl students in govt schools 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/maharashtra-marathi-driver-crackdown-from-aug-18 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:11:53+05:30 Marathi enforcement for drivers begins Aug 18: Maharashtra Transport Minister https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_105_days_provided_to_learn_marathi_direct_action_begins_now_maha_transport_minister_banner_9aa05c90_9e73_4263_b7e2_a3b2109664f2_86250baa0e.jpeg Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirms Marathi enforcement for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers begins 18 August, after a 105-day training window closed on 15 August. Marathi enforcement for drivers begins Aug 18: Maharashtra Transport Minister 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-honours-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:06:46+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_0efd6b7c_1dba_4cb0_a12f_789674ae3db5_07cdd56a39.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 117th martyrdom anniversary, 17 August 2026. CM Nayab Saini Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-backs-har-ghar-tiranga-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:05:55+05:30 CM Saini Joins Har Ghar Tiranga Push on Independence Week https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_joins_har_ghar_tiranga_push_on_independence_week_21c299b1_3b80_4801_bf81_d2a0efcd7313_876a3e53dc.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on 17 August 2026, calling on every household — rich or poor — to fly the tricolour. CM Saini Joins Har Ghar Tiranga Push on Independence Week 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/angad-hasija-on-tvs-shift-to-diverse-stories Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:05:38+05:30 Angad Hasija on TV's evolution: 'Storytelling has become more diverse' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_angad_hasija_reflects_on_his_television_journey_says_storytelling_has_become_more_diverse_banner_55b2da3f_7b75_4491_b6ed_63cee0b69e41_2a0b87cfd3.jpeg Actor Angad Hasija reflects on Indian television's evolution, praising diverse storytelling and sharper direction while missing the era of four-to-five-year-long shows. Angad Hasija on TV's evolution: 'Storytelling has become more diverse' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/lake-mead-powell-hit-record-lows-in-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:04:51+05:30 Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, Colorado River crisis deepens https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_largest_us_reservoirs_hit_record_lows_as_experts_warn_of_colorado_river_crisis_banner_509d3bf6_f290_4638_a3f2_a22b93aca49a_cffbeb214c.jpeg Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, with Colorado River storage at just 34%25 capacity. Experts warn of crisis for 40 million users across 7 US states and Mexico. Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, Colorado River crisis deepens 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/cbi-files-chargesheet-in-twisha-sharma-case Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:04:34+05:30 Twisha Sharma suicide: CBI files 636-page chargesheet, names ex-judge Giribala Singh and son https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_twisha_sharma_suicide_case_cbi_files_chargesheet_names_giribala_singh_son_as_accused_banner_d3968212_9df1_40e8_8d8b_1fc568a229fc_3f74bd7d4a.jpeg CBI files 636-page chargesheet in Twisha Sharma suicide case, naming ex-judge Giribala Singh and son Samarth Singh on dowry death charges. Both in judicial custody. Twisha Sharma suicide: CBI files 636-page chargesheet, names ex-judge Giribala Singh and son 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shruti-marathes-18-year-bollywood-journey Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:03:13+05:30 Shruti Marathe's 18-year arc: 'Sanai Chaughade' to 'Pritam & Pedro' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shruti_marathe_calls_18_year_journey_from_sanai_chaughade_to_pritam_pedro_a_journey_of_growth_banner_946fec07_0437_43d4_bbf8_e67027bd5f90_4bf27c87da.jpeg Shruti Marathe reflects on 18 years in Indian cinema, from her 2008 Marathi debut 'Sanai Chaughade' to Rajkumar Hirani's OTT series 'Pritam & Pedro'. Shruti Marathe's 18-year arc: 'Sanai Chaughade' to 'Pritam & Pedro' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/lalithaa-jewellery-ipo-sebi-summons-indian-rupee5866-cr-cases Nation Press en 2026-08-17T14:01:31+05:30 Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: SEBI summons promoters, ₹58.66 crore in legal cases https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lalithaa_jewellerys_promoters_received_sebi_summons_rs_58_66_crore_involved_in_legal_cases_drhp_banner_dffe9431_1848_4740_a8de_50ad4758faad_c706acbef2.jpeg Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's DRHP reveals SEBI summons to promoters over Krishana Fabrics scrip and ₹58.66 crore in total disclosed legal proceedings. Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: SEBI summons promoters, ₹58.66 crore in legal cases 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bla-vows-biggest-push-after-balochistan-strikes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:59:46+05:30 BLA vows biggest offensive against Pakistan after Balochistan airstrikes kill 27 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bla_steps_up_offensive_against_pakistan_after_airstrikes_vows_fight_for_independent_balochistan_banner_cebef464_5e96_4e9e_8219_3fa0556b0827_6b5044e4c9.jpeg BLA announces its biggest offensive against Pakistan after airstrikes on Balochistan killed at least 27 civilians. Targets include military infrastructure, railways, and commercial vehicles. BLA vows biggest offensive against Pakistan after Balochistan airstrikes kill 27 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/mcdonald-resists-australia-test-shake-up-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:57:53+05:30 Andrew McDonald warns against rushed Australia Test shake-up after Bangladesh loss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_easy_option_is_to_call_for_change_australia_coach_mcdonald_against_rushing_for_regeneration_banner_ecc0d1e7_459a_460c_9817_48685f922d55_5dd97f69ff.jpeg Australia coach Andrew McDonald resists calls for a Test squad overhaul after the Bangladesh defeat in Darwin, backing Labuschagne and Weatherland ahead of the Mackay Test on 22 August. Andrew McDonald warns against rushed Australia Test shake-up after Bangladesh loss 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/suniel-shettys-naga-panchami-trip-down-memory-lane Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:55:37+05:30 Suniel Shetty on Naga Panchami: 'It always takes me back home' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_suniel_shetty_says_naga_panchami_reminds_him_of_home_banner_0ea2eb6d_1ce8_44e0_9733_19f2880e4b6e_1fc325f9d1.jpeg Suniel Shetty shares Naga Panchami pooja video on Instagram, saying the festival reminds him of growing up in Mulki, Mangalore, where Naga Dev worship is a family tradition. Suniel Shetty on Naga Panchami: 'It always takes me back home' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-stf-busts-al-qaeda-inspired-jihadi-module Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:53:55+05:30 Bengal STF arrests two for Al Qaeda-inspired jihadi module plot in South 24 Parganas https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengal_stf_arrests_two_youths_for_trying_to_create_jihadi_module_on_lines_of_al_qaeda_banner_06487db9_b021_4f5a_9604_3918e33337c4_5dfcd28529.jpeg West Bengal STF arrests Janadul Baig and Shafiq Sheikh from South 24 Parganas for allegedly building an Al Qaeda-inspired jihadi module and recruiting youth via social media. Bengal STF arrests two for Al Qaeda-inspired jihadi module plot in South 24 Parganas 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fir-over-fake-noida-airport-waterlogging-video Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:50:03+05:30 Noida International Airport fake waterlogging video: FIR filed, UP Police scan FB handles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fir_filed_over_fake_video_of_waterlogged_noida_international_airport_up_cops_scan_fb_handles_banner_e83d104b_3451_4c75_be95_e317101bf219_8e20f610a0.jpeg UP Police file FIR over fake waterlogging videos at Noida International Airport, probe Facebook account 'Sach Bolo'. Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over the controversy. Noida International Airport fake waterlogging video: FIR filed, UP Police scan FB handles 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sukhu-salutes-maj-arnav-bali-valour Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:49:40+05:30 HP CM Sukhu Salutes Major Arnav Bali's Bravery Against Terrorists https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp HP CM Sukhu saluted Major Arnav Bali, who held his position against terrorists despite being wounded in action, on 17 August 2026. HP CM Sukhu Salutes Major Arnav Bali's Bravery Against Terrorists 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hp-cmo-salutes-major-bali-sena-medal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:49:06+05:30 HP CM Office Hails Major Arnav Bali's Sena Medal for Valour https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp The HP CMO congratulated Major Arnav Bali of 9 Rashtriya Rifles, a Shimla resident, on receiving the Sena Medal (Gallantry) from the President despite sustaining three bullet wounds. HP CM Office Hails Major Arnav Bali's Sena Medal for Valour 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hp-flags-off-25-e-buses-for-mandi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:48:24+05:30 HP CM flags off 25 e-buses for Mandi district https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hp_cm_flags_off_25_e_buses_for_mandi_district_63cd1b88_af24_4be0_96ed_c2ec522d04ce_8ab10635cc.jpeg HP CM's Office flagged off 25 electric buses for Mandi district on 17 Aug 2026, expanding the state's green public transport fleet from Shimla virtually. HP CM flags off 25 e-buses for Mandi district 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/shiv-madhavs-next-sci-fi-superhero-pan-south-film Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:48:13+05:30 '3.6.9' director Shiv Madhav announces sci-fi superhero film with pan-South cast https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_3_6_9_director_shiv_madhav_to_next_direct_sci_fi_superhero_film_banner_e928ecf5_6a99_4e5f_b690_4fa93065f970_4a75446829.jpeg Director Shiv Madhav of world-record film '3.6.9' announces a sci-fi superhero entertainer set in the 1980s, with a pan-South cast and shoot starting October at Ramoji Film City. '3.6.9' director Shiv Madhav announces sci-fi superhero film with pan-South cast 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-tribute-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:47:02+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_pays_tribute_to_revolutionary_madan_lal_dhingra_c77611cc_f834_44b8_92ce_00a383d9babb_6fea4fceed.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Saini paid tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra on his 117th martyrdom anniversary, 17 August 2026. CM Nayab Saini Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/india-pushes-brics-climate-agenda-at-delhi-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:46:53+05:30 BRICS Environment Meet: India flags climate, biodiversity push at New Delhi summit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_highlights_brics_role_in_fighting_climate_change_banner_d363f818_80b4_4b3b_83e7_6d28226805ca_73ebf65779.jpeg India at BRICS Environment Meet in New Delhi highlights the bloc's expanding role in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution under its 2026 Chairship theme. BRICS Environment Meet: India flags climate, biodiversity push at New Delhi summit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cmo-highlights-state-progress Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:45:52+05:30 Gujarat CMO Spotlights State Progress Under CM Bhupendrabhai Patel https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gujarat_cmo_spotlights_state_progress_under_cm_bhupendrabhai_patel_58708962_b58a_4c8a_8bb2_49f483bf4b7f_7cfca9892d.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Gujarat on 17 August 2026 highlighted state progress under CM Bhupendrabhai Patel with the 'heritage to development' mantra. Gujarat CMO Spotlights State Progress Under CM Bhupendrabhai Patel 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/air-india-de-rosters-2-more-pilots-in-drug-test-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:43:31+05:30 Air India de-rosters 2 more pilots after failed preliminary drug tests https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_air_india_de_rosters_two_more_pilots_after_preliminary_drug_test_results_banner_8e4e3d1e_6860_475e_b29e_82c61cd69704_1cec05663d.jpeg Air India de-rosters 2 more pilots after failed preliminary drug tests under expanded screening post Phuket-Delhi incident. Over 300 pilots tested so far. Air India de-rosters 2 more pilots after failed preliminary drug tests 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dy-cm-opens-new-buddha-college-in-namsai Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:43:20+05:30 Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein Opens New Buddha College Building in Namsai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_arunachal_dy_cm_chowna_mein_opens_new_buddha_college_building_in_namsai_6b9f6add_3a4e_4340_9835_5440d96581b6_777dd4338a.jpeg Deputy CM Chowna Mein inaugurated the new Mahabodhi Lord Buddha College building and six facilities in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, on August 17, 2026. Arunachal Dy CM Chowna Mein Opens New Buddha College Building in Namsai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-protests-chamarajanagar-encounter-in-ktaka-house Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:42:44+05:30 BJP demands Karnataka govt statement on Chamarajanagar 'encounter' of 3 poachers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_demands_ktaka_govts_statement_over_encounter_of_3_poachers_in_chamarajanagar_reserve_forest_banner_f44fe8f2_4b46_43b6_b8a3_154b91d1e0b1_b6608b2c5f.jpeg BJP demands Karnataka govt statement in Assembly over 'encounter' killing of 3 poachers in Chamarajanagar on 15 August; FIR filed, magisterial probe ordered. BJP demands Karnataka govt statement on Chamarajanagar 'encounter' of 3 poachers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/arjun-hariharan-into-rd-32-at-home-worlds Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:41:38+05:30 BWF World Championships 2026: Arjun-Hariharan reach Rd 32 as Ireland retire https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bwf_world_cships_hariharan_arjun_advance_to_rd_32_after_irish_pair_retires_banner_0d006f10_c007_4b5e_9c39_6e15290db462_b67903bcc1.jpeg Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan reach the BWF World Championships 2026 Round of 32 after Ireland's Guildea and Reynolds retire injured on opening day in New Delhi. BWF World Championships 2026: Arjun-Hariharan reach Rd 32 as Ireland retire 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mamata-condoles-tarapith-fire-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:41:27+05:30 Mamata Banerjee condoles Tarapith fire tragedy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_mamata_banerjee_condoles_tarapith_fire_tragedy_4de4e843_a6dc_4fae_8534_9ba7e840c316_8cb3321bbb.jpeg West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over a deadly fire at Tarapith pilgrimage site, praying for victims and a swift recovery for the injured. Mamata Banerjee condoles Tarapith fire tragedy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-33600-gain-from-swarozgar-yojana Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:39:48+05:30 CM Dhami: Over 33,600 Benefit from Swarozgar Yojana 2.0 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_over_33600_benefit_from_swarozgar_yojana_2_0_2f74c899_6148_4894_8fac_a761ea230aa4_916382fccf.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on 17 Aug 2026 that Mukhya Mantri Swarozgar Yojana 2.0 has benefited over 33,600 people in Uttarakhand. CM Dhami: Over 33,600 Benefit from Swarozgar Yojana 2.0 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/4-hurt-as-bike-hits-elderly-man-on-patna-bypass Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:39:31+05:30 Patna road accident: 4 hurt as speeding bike hits elderly man near 90-Feet Bypass https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_four_injured_as_speeding_bike_hits_elderly_man_in_patna_probe_underway_banner_14915603_8972_453d_b653_ae9dff1a8c87_c491173f8c.jpeg Four people — three youths and an elderly man — were injured in a road accident near Pillar No. 19 on Patna's 90-Feet Bypass on 17 August; three are critical. Patna road accident: 4 hurt as speeding bike hits elderly man near 90-Feet Bypass 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mann-salutes-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:36:13+05:30 CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhagwant_mann_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_e40f599b_8b0d_4e8e_82a7_4a17b7202e98_83702a840d.jpeg Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 17 August martyrdom anniversary. CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sonam-kapoors-blurry-evenings-in-paris Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:35:55+05:30 Sonam Kapoor's Paris evening with Anand Ahuja: 'Blurry evenings with my baby' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sonam_kapoor_shares_blurry_evenings_with_anand_ahuja_in_paris_banner_506b4f02_74d2_4dda_8bf2_207fedb20e8d_db55f32f02.jpeg Sonam Kapoor shares a Paris evening snapshot with husband Anand Ahuja, captioning it 'Blurry evenings with my baby'. The couple vacationed with sister Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani. Sonam Kapoor's Paris evening with Anand Ahuja: 'Blurry evenings with my baby' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/jds-leader-held-for-assaulting-bengaluru-cop Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:32:43+05:30 JD(S) leader Gottigere Manjanna arrested for assaulting Bengaluru traffic cop https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jds_leader_arrested_for_assaulting_traffic_cop_in_bengaluru_banner_249e92cf_f0bd_4fbc_8a6a_eb926f0405a8_dd0d246ebe.jpeg Karnataka Police arrested JD(S) General Secretary Gottigere Manjanna, 65, for allegedly assaulting a traffic cop in Bengaluru's Gottigere area. A viral video of the incident has triggered public outrage. JD(S) leader Gottigere Manjanna arrested for assaulting Bengaluru traffic cop 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/soren-orders-jamtara-dc-to-help-duryodhan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:32:37+05:30 CM Hemant Soren Directs Jamtara DC to Aid Duryodhan Family https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_hemant_soren_directs_jamtara_dc_to_aid_duryodhan_family_c75c128d_2d3f_4b38_91e2_f8062e183e20_5713c54f0f.jpeg CM Hemant Soren publicly directed the Jamtara District Collector on Aug 17 to immediately assist a man named Duryodhan and his family. CM Hemant Soren Directs Jamtara DC to Aid Duryodhan Family 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sukhu-flags-off-25-e-buses-for-mandi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:31:00+05:30 CM Sukhu flags off 25 e-buses for Mandi district https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sukhu_flags_off_25_e_buses_for_mandi_district_a95de15e_a133_45a3_b807_c66b3ca6b370_f9e774bff5.jpeg CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually flagged off 25 electric buses for Mandi district from Shimla on 17 August 2026, expanding HRTC's clean-energy fleet. CM Sukhu flags off 25 e-buses for Mandi district 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/lakhisarai-stampede-kills-7-at-ashok-dham Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:30:53+05:30 Lakhisarai stampede kills 7 at Ashok Dham; President, V-P condole deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_president_v_p_condole_bihar_stampede_deaths_pray_for_injured_banner_a9dda9b6_a32f_438f_be6e_11b3be382f5c_504ff064cf.jpeg Seven devotees died and 13+ were injured in a stampede at Ashok Dham Temple, Lakhisarai, Bihar on 17 August. President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan, and PM Modi condoled the deaths; Bihar announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia. Lakhisarai stampede kills 7 at Ashok Dham; President, V-P condole deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-thailand-maitree-xv-kicks-off-aug-18 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:30:46+05:30 India-Thailand MAITREE-XV military exercise begins August 18 in Surat Thani https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_army_contingent_departs_for_india_thailand_joint_military_exercise_maitree_xv_banner_340080c3_8200_44a5_9e33_6976005b7044_32534c6f12.jpeg Indian Army contingent departs for MAITREE-XV, the 15th India-Thailand joint military exercise, running 18–31 August at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani. India-Thailand MAITREE-XV military exercise begins August 18 in Surat Thani 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sitharaman-banking-reform-panel-coming-soon Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:28:36+05:30 Banking reform panel coming soon, says FM Sitharaman at PSB conclave https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_high_level_panel_on_banking_to_be_formed_soon_fm_sitharaman_banner_358d4383_5dec_4924_83be_ffd51779fa9c_61b0a737d5.jpeg FM Nirmala Sitharaman says a high-powered banking reform committee will be announced soon, targeting India's Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. Gross NPAs hit a record low of 1.93%25 in March 2026. Banking reform panel coming soon, says FM Sitharaman at PSB conclave 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sawant-at-revdrive-monsoon-carnival Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:28:22+05:30 CM Sawant at Goa RevDrive Monsoon Carnival 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sawant_at_goa_revdrive_monsoon_carnival_2026_32829a8b_1fb4_4f23_ae50_f72abaee3c78_799b035fe4.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant attended the Goa RevDrive Monsoon Carnival 2026 on August 17, backing motorsports as part of the state's off-season tourism push. CM Sawant at Goa RevDrive Monsoon Carnival 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sc-stays-allahabad-hc-in-rahul-gandhi-assets-case Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:28:13+05:30 Supreme Court halts Allahabad HC proceedings in Rahul Gandhi disproportionate assets case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_sc_asks_allahabad_hc_to_defer_hearing_in_disproportionate_assets_case_linked_to_rahul_gandhi_banner_64a6d6d4_493f_4306_8d0b_4b345ec85241_4968aa1dfc.jpeg Supreme Court directs Allahabad HC to defer proceedings in the disproportionate assets case against Rahul Gandhi, restrains CBI and ED from filing any report. Supreme Court halts Allahabad HC proceedings in Rahul Gandhi disproportionate assets case 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-mourns-bihar-temple-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:27:09+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Mourns Lakhisarai Temple Stampede Deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_rekha_gupta_mourns_lakhisarai_temple_stampede_deaths_c5b1aa17_1eb3_4847_9077_80ee14e686e1_67ea88e85e.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta condoled deaths in a stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, praying for strength for bereaved families. CM Rekha Gupta Mourns Lakhisarai Temple Stampede Deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/anurag-jain-takes-charge-as-niti-aayog-ceo Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:26:30+05:30 Anurag Jain takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO, brings 4 decades of experience https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anurag_jain_takes_charge_as_new_niti_aayog_ceo_banner_92073a0c_9fe6_4138_8c51_ef3976719423_f073fdc352.jpeg Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer, takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO on 17 August. His 2-year tenure follows ACC approval; brings experience from DPIIT and Road Transport. Anurag Jain takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO, brings 4 decades of experience 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-bastar-free-from-naxal-fear Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:25:46+05:30 CM Sai: Bastar Villages Now Hoist Tricolour Freely https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_sai_bastar_villages_now_hoist_tricolour_freely_9741b84e_4b74_427b_9b02_603b243b4280_829ab52d10.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai says Bastar villages once gripped by Naxal fear are now hoisting the Tricolour freely, citing roads, schools and health access reaching remote tribal areas. CM Sai: Bastar Villages Now Hoist Tricolour Freely 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-busts-car-theft-ring-5-vehicles-seized Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:25:01+05:30 Delhi Crime Branch busts car theft syndicate, 3 held; 5 vehicles and 104 forged plates seized https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_delhi_crime_branch_busts_auto_lifter_network_three_arrested_five_stolen_cars_recovered_banner_cce72a02_5b5a_464d_b733_84945b977527_7c85676ae1.jpeg Delhi Crime Branch arrests 3 members of a car theft syndicate, seizes 5 stolen vehicles, 104 forged HSRPs and 24 forged RCs. Network allegedly operated across 6 states. Delhi Crime Branch busts car theft syndicate, 3 held; 5 vehicles and 104 forged plates seized 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-mourns-journalist-ramesh-sharma Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:24:19+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai mourns senior journalist Ramesh Sharma https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_mourns_senior_journalist_ramesh_sharma_9dad1e4c_571b_4ac8_bbe1_6d5c4fdf5e37_cef2f22006.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai condoled the death of senior journalist Ramesh Sharma on 17 August 2026, praising his lifelong contribution to public awareness. CM Vishnu Deo Sai mourns senior journalist Ramesh Sharma 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/babita-singh-reporting-trailer-out-on-prime-video Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:23:58+05:30 Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayan hunts her friend's killer https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nimisha_sajayan_sets_out_to_investigate_friends_murder_in_babita_singh_reporting_trailer_banner_b1682268_a7e6_4ed2_afe3_509fa6442071_49a0f63fd6.jpeg Babita Singh Reporting trailer is out — Nimisha Sajayan plays a suspended cop solving her friend's murder. Premieres on Prime Video on 28 August. Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayan hunts her friend's killer 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/nimisha-sajayans-babita-singh-hits-prime-aug-28 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:23:58+05:30 Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan leads Prime Video murder mystery, premieres Aug 28 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_nimisha_sajayan_sets_out_to_investigate_friends_murder_in_babita_singh_reporting_banner_091754e4_9cb7_4f77_a206_a42c85706993_517170227d.jpeg Babita Singh Reporting, starring Nimisha Sajayan as a suspended cop solving her friend's murder, premieres on Prime Video on 28 August across 240+ countries. Babita Singh Reporting: Nimisha Sajayan leads Prime Video murder mystery, premieres Aug 28 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vizhinjam-port-opens-kerala-to-global-trade Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:22:52+05:30 Vizhinjam Port launches EXIM ops, Kerala eyes global trade hub status https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_vizhinjam_port_all_set_to_open_keralas_gateway_to_global_trade_banner_5a01a661_e3c3_49bd_a5ca_98687a7a2028_99d1465480.jpeg Vizhinjam International Seaport launches full EXIM operations on 17 August, with Kerala's ₹400 crore Mission Samudra targeting 10x private investment by 2031. Vizhinjam Port launches EXIM ops, Kerala eyes global trade hub status 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/life-convict-held-after-26-years-in-indian-rupee1-cr-kidnap-case Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:17:05+05:30 Delhi Police arrests life convict after 26 years in ₹1 crore kidnapping case https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_life_convict_arrested_by_delhi_police_after_26_years_in_rs_1_cr_kidnapping_case_banner_5d533e07_ddf5_42f5_800d_ce0bc510364b_fe217a5cb2.jpeg Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests life convict Amit Yadav, 57, after 26 years on the run in a 1995 kidnapping case involving a ₹1 crore ransom demand. Delhi Police arrests life convict after 26 years in ₹1 crore kidnapping case 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/rasooli-to-captain-afghanistan-at-asian-games Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:14:08+05:30 Darwish Rasooli named Afghanistan captain for Asian Games 2026 cricket https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_darwish_rasooli_to_lead_afghanistan_squad_in_asian_games_mens_cricket_event_banner_fdaaa164_3e7b_44ff_ac7b_562e5c77f4fa_07c1ad829c.jpeg Darwish Rasooli will captain Afghanistan's 15-member squad at the 2026 Asian Games cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from 17 September to 3 October. Darwish Rasooli named Afghanistan captain for Asian Games 2026 cricket 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ied-kills-2-in-quetta-balochistan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:13:53+05:30 IED blast kills 2 civilians in Balochistan's Quetta, no claim yet https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_killed_as_ied_detonates_on_vehicle_in_pakistans_balochistan_banner_38c1bd90_e22a_4920_a4d2_d42e80360bc3_c59f10fc67.jpeg IED blast kills 2 civilians and injures 2 in Quetta, Balochistan on Sunday. No group has claimed responsibility. Incident follows reported air strikes killing 30+ civilians in Surab. IED blast kills 2 civilians in Balochistan's Quetta, no claim yet 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bengaluru-office-rents-surge-107percent-in-q2-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:09:07+05:30 Bengaluru office rents surge 10.7%25 in Q2 2026, leads India's prime markets https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_indias_prime_office_market_rents_surge_up_to_10_pc_banner_2016c0e3_9cdd_4ceb_aa82_58bc50a7c93e_ad5fbdf0b2.jpeg Bengaluru office rents rose 10.7%25 YoY to ₹163/sq ft in Q2 2026, leading India's prime markets. Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR leased 9.8 mn sq ft collectively, per Knight Frank. Bengaluru office rents surge 10.7%25 in Q2 2026, leads India's prime markets 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gujarat-cm-patel-begins-us-tour-for-vibrant-gujarat-2027 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:08:53+05:30 Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lands in San Francisco, kicks off US tour for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_patel_arrives_in_san_francisco_begins_us_outreach_ahead_of_vibrant_gujarat_2027_banner_825aeb86_fb22_4526_9c61_9cef083123c2_4e1b9472bd.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives in San Francisco on 17 August for a US-Canada tour to attract investment for Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 — the first such visit by a sitting Gujarat CM in over 25 years. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lands in San Francisco, kicks off US tour for Vibrant Gujarat 2027 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/31-chinese-caught-entering-s-korea-via-taean Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:08:09+05:30 31 Chinese nationals held for illegal entry into South Korea via Taean coast https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_31_chinese_nationals_caught_after_illegally_entering_south_korea_via_taean_coast_banner_21b21660_bd04_435c_9063_47c341f0d18c_a0eb364251.jpeg South Korea's Coast Guard has caught 31 Chinese nationals illegally entering via the Taean coast since 2019, including dissident Dong Guangping in May 2025. 31 Chinese nationals held for illegal entry into South Korea via Taean coast 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijays-100-days-tn-speaker-lauds-clean-governance Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:07:47+05:30 Vijay govt's first 100 days: TN Speaker hails clean governance foundation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_vijays_first_100_days_laid_foundation_for_clean_governance_tn_assembly_speaker_banner_30940952_8b32_4e47_8ba6_478acd68f8e5_0018b6ee2d.jpeg TN Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar hails CM C. Joseph Vijay's first 100 days, citing free electricity, farm loan waivers and clean governance as defining early moves. Vijay govt's first 100 days: TN Speaker hails clean governance foundation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ar-rahman-hunts-tamil-voices-with-tamil-idol Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:04:05+05:30 AR Rahman launches Tamil Idol, auditions open across Tamil Nadu from Aug 18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ar_rahman_launches_search_for_tamil_idol_auditions_to_open_across_tamil_nadu_banner_ce3c2fb8_6042_4795_a079_1705aa27f29c_eb5a7c84db.jpeg AR Rahman launches Tamil Idol, Tamil Nadu's first Idol-format singing competition. Auditions open from 18 August via the Sony LIV app, open to singers statewide. AR Rahman launches Tamil Idol, auditions open across Tamil Nadu from Aug 18 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/moitra-fights-circuit-house-eviction-bid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:03:50+05:30 Mahua Moitra Pushes Back Against Circuit House Eviction Bid https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_mahua_moitra_pushes_back_against_circuit_house_eviction_bid_605a2803_6689_46d4_89e7_9bba1c5a6b2a_7a2054ece7.jpeg TMC MP Mahua Moitra on 17 Aug 2026 contested a Circuit House eviction attempt, citing her rank 21 position in the MHA Table of Precedence and alleging four officials were staying inside. Mahua Moitra Pushes Back Against Circuit House Eviction Bid 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sebi-closing-auction-session-is-here-to-stay Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:03:25+05:30 SEBI to keep Closing Auction Session, reviewing F&O trader concerns: Chairman https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sebi_to_review_cas_feedback_but_closing_auction_mechanism_here_to_stay_chairman_banner_767ec2eb_5c23_4114_8817_90e88fc113a2_3f39c9b73e.jpeg SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks is permanent, even as the regulator reviews trader concerns and expiry-date data. SEBI to keep Closing Auction Session, reviewing F&O trader concerns: Chairman 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/chingam-1-keralas-onam-season-begins Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:02:33+05:30 Chingam 1 2025: Kerala marks new Malayalam year, Onam season begins https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chingam_arrives_kerala_turns_a_new_page_banner_de022606_436f_47e0_bec7_b9ee80d1e597_c062901e6f.jpeg Kerala marked Chingam 1 on 18 August 2025, beginning the new Malayalam calendar year and launching the Onam festive season. Principal Onam celebrations run August 25–28. Chingam 1 2025: Kerala marks new Malayalam year, Onam season begins 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ktr-hails-tims-launch-presses-congress Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:02:30+05:30 KTR Hails Sanat Nagar TIMS Launch, Presses Congress on Pending Hospitals https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktr_hails_sanat_nagar_tims_launch_presses_congress_on_pending_hospitals_9815eb9f_77b2_47b3_a2ca_53e1514a104f_5d1fa691d6.jpeg BRS working president KTR welcomed the opening of Sanat Nagar TIMS, a 1,000-bed free super-specialty hospital, while demanding Congress fast-track Alwal, LB Nagar, Warangal and NIMS projects. KTR Hails Sanat Nagar TIMS Launch, Presses Congress on Pending Hospitals 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/anurag-thakur-nag-panchami-greetings Nation Press en 2026-08-17T13:00:29+05:30 Anurag Thakur Extends Nag Panchami Wishes to Sanatanis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anurag_thakur_extends_nag_panchami_wishes_to_sanatanis_6a762417_4a40_40ac_86d8_b5aaf149eda1_1ec525bddb.jpeg BJP MP Anurag Thakur extended Nag Panchami greetings to Sanatanis, invoking Lord Shiva as Nageshwar for the welfare of all devotees. Anurag Thakur Extends Nag Panchami Wishes to Sanatanis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/7-dead-lakhisaray-temple-tragedy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:58:26+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav mourns 7 deaths in Lakhisaray temple tragedy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tejashwi_yadav_mourns_7_deaths_in_lakhisaray_temple_tragedy_d52e0ab6_b48b_42d3_8bdc_c6381511a69a_dadfe7142b.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav mourns 7 deaths at Lakhisaray's Ashok Dham temple after a live wire fell during Sawan jalabhishek, blaming NDA's administrative failures. Tejashwi Yadav mourns 7 deaths in Lakhisaray temple tragedy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-asks-why-cm-soren-skips-student-talks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:55:36+05:30 Jharkhand student protest Day 24: BJP asks why CM Soren skips talks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jharkhand_protests_why_cm_soren_is_not_joining_talks_with_students_asks_bjp_banner_f492a8e7_2b36_46a0_8250_5297764d06cc_758297f55c.jpeg Jharkhand student protest hits Day 24 as BJP questions why CM Hemant Soren is absent from talks. A fourth round of negotiations is scheduled on 17 August. Jharkhand student protest Day 24: BJP asks why CM Soren skips talks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jagan-slams-naidu-over-5-teachers-suspension Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:55:17+05:30 TET row: Jagan slams Naidu over suspension of 5 teachers who petitioned Centre https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tet_row_jagan_slams_chandrababu_naidu_for_suspension_of_5_teachers_for_taking_woes_to_centre_banner_edaaec43_c53c_4caa_a901_05f16a0f3146_908c37cdd3.jpeg YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy demands revocation of suspensions of 5 Andhra Pradesh teachers penalised for petitioning the Centre on TET exemption for in-service teachers. TET row: Jagan slams Naidu over suspension of 5 teachers who petitioned Centre 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jitendra-singh-kaladi-cheese-tech-upgrade Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:55:04+05:30 Jitendra Singh flags tech upgrade for J&K's Kaladi Cheese https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_jitendra_singh_flags_tech_upgrade_for_jks_kaladi_cheese_65e749db_077e_4b04_a500_7ce127cdaa1b_1cbd4a125b.jpeg Union Science Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says Udhampur's traditional Kaladi cheese is being technologically upgraded for national and international markets. Jitendra Singh flags tech upgrade for J&K's Kaladi Cheese 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ap-junior-doctors-shut-emergency-services Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:53:41+05:30 Andhra Pradesh junior doctors escalate strike, 9,000 off duty in stipend row https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_junior_doctors_across_andhra_pradesh_intensify_strike_to_demand_hike_in_stipend_banner_6a234690_58d9_4935_a832_f7f7e054b8ef_450884d1d8.jpeg Around 9,000 junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh boycotted emergency services on 17 August, demanding a 15%25 stipend hike pending since January. All 19 govt medical colleges affected. Andhra Pradesh junior doctors escalate strike, 9,000 off duty in stipend row 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-backs-begusarai-silage-startup Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:53:40+05:30 Giriraj Singh hails Begusarai youth for 20,000-ton silage venture https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_giriraj_singh_hails_begusarai_youth_for_20000_ton_silage_venture_d7c3d56c_9bba_4b68_8381_7cd90f3fe6fe_9791c23f33.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh praised Begusarai entrepreneur Mitthu Ji on 17 Aug 2026 for producing 20,000 tonnes of silage to boost farmer incomes. Giriraj Singh hails Begusarai youth for 20,000-ton silage venture 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sonowal-remembers-folk-icon-khagen-mahanta Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:51:27+05:30 Sonowal pays tribute to Assamese folk legend Khagen Mahanta https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sonowal_pays_tribute_to_assamese_folk_legend_khagen_mahanta_b3d72288_84f7_49b9_95fe_3e6448918ecb_caf7e79799.jpeg Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to legendary Assamese folk singer Khagen Mahanta on his birth anniversary, calling him 'a radiant star' of Assamese music. Sonowal pays tribute to Assamese folk legend Khagen Mahanta 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/brook-on-ipl-2023-got-into-a-rabbit-hole Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:51:07+05:30 Harry Brook opens up on IPL 2023 backlash: 'Got into a rabbit hole' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_i_got_into_a_rabbit_hole_brook_opens_up_on_his_backlash_in_ipl_2023_banner_965f305c_bc96_40e1_b784_7548dcc45921_c5d9a53f68.jpeg Harry Brook opens up on his IPL 2023 struggles with SRH, saying social media scrutiny pushed him into a 'rabbit hole'. The England captain is banned from IPL until 2027. Harry Brook opens up on IPL 2023 backlash: 'Got into a rabbit hole' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bhogapuram-airport-opens-vizag-bows-out Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:48:01+05:30 Bhogapuram airport opens: Visakhapatnam's 60-year aviation era ends https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_commercial_flight_operations_begin_at_andhras_bhogapuram_as_visakhapatnam_airport_slips_into_history_banner_58a730ab_581f_40e8_8fa0_f5507ae4e17f_a2432a45ea.jpeg Bhogapuram's Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport began commercial operations at midnight on 17 August, replacing Visakhapatnam Airport after 60+ years. Built in 31 months at ₹4,727 crore. Bhogapuram airport opens: Visakhapatnam's 60-year aviation era ends 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pradhan-honours-odishas-parbati-giri Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:46:50+05:30 Pradhan pays tribute to Odisha freedom fighter Parbati Giri https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pradhan_pays_tribute_to_odisha_freedom_fighter_parbati_giri_3abfc55c_bdd0_48f3_9b45_2edef21b25c4_aae5da869e.jpeg Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid tribute to Odisha freedom fighter and social worker Parbati Giri on her death anniversary on 17 August 2026. Pradhan pays tribute to Odisha freedom fighter Parbati Giri 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/perry-hails-mandhanas-mind-harmanpreets-fire Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:46:30+05:30 Ellyse Perry on Mandhana, Harmanpreet: 'Incredible mind, fierce competitor' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_smritis_skill_harmanpreets_tenacity_makes_them_exceptional_competitors_perry_banner_ca908f43_f3a8_4ae1_a26c_2127f2fe0250_112230a8e0.jpeg Ellyse Perry praises Smriti Mandhana's 'incredible' mind and Harmanpreet Kaur's tenacity in a JioStar interview during The Hundred 2026 in London. Ellyse Perry on Mandhana, Harmanpreet: 'Incredible mind, fierce competitor' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ujjain-temple-stampede-3-hurt-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:44:52+05:30 Nagchandreshwar Temple stampede: 3 injured in Ujjain on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_stampede_like_situation_at_nagchandreshwar_temple_in_mps_ujjain_3_injured_banner_f9b9a7b5_0e04_4f85_b0f4_d2fc416dc3c4_8d5ddeb5ba.jpeg 3 devotees injured in a stampede-like situation at Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain on Nag Panchami, 17 August. Around 5.50 lakh pilgrims visited the temple. Nagchandreshwar Temple stampede: 3 injured in Ujjain on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sitharaman-psb-confluence-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:44:03+05:30 Sitharaman addresses PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sitharaman_addresses_psb_confluence_2026_in_new_delhi_9da3a584_ac72_494c_99ad_a7816962ccf8_ad34bde178.jpeg Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the two-day PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi on 17 August, with DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohia and PSB chiefs present. Sitharaman addresses PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sitharaman-speaks-at-psb-confluence-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:43:07+05:30 FM Sitharaman Addresses PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_fm_sitharaman_addresses_psb_confluence_2026_in_new_delhi_772d205c_d17b_48a8_9b00_d16f8a59f13d_0f08ebdf66.jpeg Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi on August 17, engaging public sector bank leadership on reform and lending priorities. FM Sitharaman Addresses PSB Confluence 2026 in New Delhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-bengal-govts-100-day-report-card Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:42:50+05:30 BJP West Bengal govt's 100-day report: BSF land, jute mills, Annapurna Yojana https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_west_bengal_govt_all_set_to_highlight_achievements_in_first_100_days_of_power_tomorrow_banner_e7e54250_07bb_4385_9004_ae6518a83cfe_f391daf769.jpeg BJP's West Bengal govt marks 100 days on 19 August, highlighting 1,100+ acres transferred to BSF, 16 jute mills reopened, Annapurna Yojana at ₹3,000/month, and Ayushman Bharat rollout. BJP West Bengal govt's 100-day report: BSF land, jute mills, Annapurna Yojana 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-uttarakhand-speeds-up-almora-school-works Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:41:14+05:30 CM Uttarakhand Pushes School, Lab Construction in Almora https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_uttarakhand_pushes_school_lab_construction_in_almora_ae47f5c3_5417_43d8_b915_828d589062d5_e1078e0c6b.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Uttarakhand says school building and laboratory construction and repair works in Almora district are being fast-tracked under a CM announcement. CM Uttarakhand Pushes School, Lab Construction in Almora 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/brook-backs-root-as-englands-new-test-captain Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:40:56+05:30 Brook backs Root as England Test captain ahead of Pakistan series https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_decision_to_make_root_captain_right_brook_speaks_up_ahead_of_englands_new_era_banner_7906d3ec_0da9_429e_a221_1002b6b8f47d_6f78e630ca.jpeg Harry Brook backs Joe Root as England Test captain ahead of the Pakistan series starting 19 August, while opening up on his Wellington nightclub incident and Ashes struggles. Brook backs Root as England Test captain ahead of Pakistan series 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/miya-george-thudakkam-was-my-quickest-yes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:39:33+05:30 Miya George on 'Thudakkam' guest role: 'Quickest decision I ever made' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_miya_george_the_decision_to_do_a_guest_role_in_vismaya_mohanlals_thudakkam_was_my_quickest_banner_a932478f_13cb_471a_822c_ed27c3a89ee7_f048002c03.jpeg Miya George says agreeing to a guest role in Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film 'Thudakkam' was the quickest decision of her career. The film hit screens on 7 August 2025. Miya George on 'Thudakkam' guest role: 'Quickest decision I ever made' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-launches-alwar-saras-dairy-plant Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:38:37+05:30 Amit Shah Lays Foundation of Alwar Saras Dairy Plant, Launches ₹6,453 Cr Projects https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amit_shah_lays_foundation_of_alwar_saras_dairy_plant_launches_6453_cr_projects_c747dff6_b312_4cab_b622_1cbbcd445d0f_2de90976cf.jpeg Amit Shah laid the foundation of Alwar Saras Dairy's new plant and launched ₹6,453 crore worth of development projects across 17 Rajasthan districts on 17 August 2026. Amit Shah Lays Foundation of Alwar Saras Dairy Plant, Launches ₹6,453 Cr Projects 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cm-opens-dairy-cattle-feed-plants Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:37:35+05:30 Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal inaugurates dairy processing and cattle feed plants https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cm_bhajanlal_inaugurates_dairy_processing_and_cattle_feed_plants_8fc6926b_10d6_4a51_af17_d8f7eabade7a_4c3d999c3e.jpeg CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated dairy processing plants and cattle feed plants of multiple milk unions in Rajasthan on 17 August 2026. Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal inaugurates dairy processing and cattle feed plants 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-spinners-skittle-sl-to-995-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:37:20+05:30 India spinners skittle Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch, lead by 363 in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_spinners_on_roll_as_india_reduce_sri_lanka_to_995_at_lunch_banner_ef1020f7_9c14_488a_af60_68b960807343_e712967863.jpeg India's spinners reduce Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch on Day 3 of the Galle Test, leading by 363 runs. Manav Suthar takes 2/17; Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja also strike. India spinners skittle Sri Lanka to 99/5 at lunch, lead by 363 in Galle Test 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-launches-white-revolution-2-0 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:36:30+05:30 Rajasthan CMO Backs White Revolution 2.0 to Empower Rural Women https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_backs_white_revolution_2_0_to_empower_rural_women_31e460c6_ef19_42d8_a65a_d13c547841d3_b195b685aa.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on August 17, 2026 announced White Revolution 2.0 to boost cooperative dairy procurement and economically empower rural women. Rajasthan CMO Backs White Revolution 2.0 to Empower Rural Women 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/priyankas-mangalsutra-maltis-desi-look-go-viral Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:35:33+05:30 Priyanka Chopra's wrist mangalsutra, Malti Marie's desi look steal the show https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_priyanka_chopra_flaunts_her_wrist_mangalsutra_malti_marie_channels_her_desi_side_during_her_minute_home_visit_banner_3751fdbe_6be7_4607_a0be_7127c9c0fdfb_6a6c919e68.jpeg Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares family pictures from a brief homecoming, featuring Malti Marie in a chaniya choli and her own wrist mangalsutra moment. Priyanka Chopra's wrist mangalsutra, Malti Marie's desi look steal the show 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-backs-double-engine-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:35:18+05:30 Rajasthan CMO reaffirms 'double engine' development push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_reaffirms_double_engine_development_push_fda65c2e_2b0c_4b92_8ee2_ba166aead632_d76e31121a.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on 17 Aug 2026 reaffirmed its 'double engine' development commitment under PM Modi and CM Bhajanlal Sharma. Rajasthan CMO reaffirms 'double engine' development push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bengal-stf-nabs-third-suspect-in-isi-spy-case Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:35:09+05:30 Bengal STF arrests second ISI-linked associate of Pakistani national Wahab Alam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bengal_stf_nabs_second_associate_of_arrested_pakistani_national_with_isi_links_banner_09cb4642_2408_4a1e_b0d8_bf2d5b21fbe1_8a7ad7fbfe.jpeg Bengal STF arrests Imran Hossain, second associate of ISI-linked Pakistani national Wahab Alam, in Kolkata. NIA joins probe as total arrests in the case reach six. Bengal STF arrests second ISI-linked associate of Pakistani national Wahab Alam 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-govt-lists-four-farmer-support-pillars Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:31:57+05:30 MP CM Office: Farmers Get Full State Support at Every Step https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_office_farmers_get_full_state_support_at_every_step_3ff32996_ac3a_4c95_8634_7454e718393f_d59fce7477.jpeg The MP CM's Office on 17 Aug 2026 listed four farmer-welfare pillars — fertilisers, farm power and water, MSP procurement, and PM-KISAN cash transfers. MP CM Office: Farmers Get Full State Support at Every Step 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-declares-2027-its-youth-year Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:30:49+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav declares 2027 'Youth Year' with rainbow strategy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_declares_2027_youth_year_with_rainbow_strategy_044fa712_74ee_4be1_a79c_19239861cac3_976c9d913f.jpeg Madhya Pradesh will observe 2027 as 'Yuva Varsh' (Youth Year), with CM Dr. Mohan Yadav unveiling the 'Indradhanushi Ranniti' targeting seven key sectors from education to leadership. MP CM Mohan Yadav declares 2027 'Youth Year' with rainbow strategy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/soren-jharkhand-youth-real-capital Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:29:01+05:30 CM Hemant Soren: Jharkhand's youth are its real capital https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_hemant_soren_jharkhands_youth_are_its_real_capital_25d9e7c0_3d8c_473d_8a6a_9b4b434fcdcd_29bdcefe59.jpeg CM Hemant Soren declared on 17 Aug 2026 that youth education, skills, and dreams are Jharkhand's real capital and the government's responsibility to protect. CM Hemant Soren: Jharkhand's youth are its real capital 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hp-cm-sukhu-vows-new-doctor-generation Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:27:43+05:30 HP CM Sukhu pledges quality healthcare, new doctor generation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_hp_cm_sukhu_pledges_quality_healthcare_new_doctor_generation_7f3023ff_eb39_4534_bb80_d8888129dc41_63250647d5.jpeg CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on 17 August 2026 pledged to train a new generation of doctors within Himachal Pradesh and deliver quality, accessible healthcare statewide. HP CM Sukhu pledges quality healthcare, new doctor generation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/hp-adds-320-new-pg-medical-seats Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:26:40+05:30 HP CM Office: 320 New PG Medical Seats Added Across State Colleges https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_hp_cm_office_320_new_pg_medical_seats_added_across_state_colleges_73a1bfdf_e046_43d2_8970_6c97b1410576_fff14998f6.jpeg Himachal Pradesh's CM Office announces 320 new PG medical seats added simultaneously across all government medical colleges for the first time. HP CM Office: 320 New PG Medical Seats Added Across State Colleges 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bse-clearing-rolls-out-3-day-slb-contracts Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:26:23+05:30 BSE Clearing launches 3-day SLB contracts for short-term lending https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bse_clearing_launches_3day_slb_contracts_to_boost_shortterm_securities_lending_banner_8fa49d7b_eb47_43f8_a431_a74b756184ea_b12e6b691a.jpeg BSE Clearing launches 3-day SLB contracts from 17 August, offering T+1/T+3 settlement for F&O securities. Move aims to deepen India's securities lending market and aid inter-exchange arbitrage. BSE Clearing launches 3-day SLB contracts for short-term lending 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-chhattisgarh-spotlights-bhuteshwar-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:24:19+05:30 CM Sai's Office Highlights Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple in Gariyaband https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sais_office_highlights_bhuteshwar_mahadev_temple_in_gariyaband_b2c08994_e0c5_4e3a_b3d3_afee5f4adbfd_ce413ed284.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh highlighted the Bhuteshwar Mahadev temple in Gariyaband, pledging heritage conservation and infrastructure development at the pilgrimage site. CM Sai's Office Highlights Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple in Gariyaband 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tricolour-flies-in-bastars-naxal-free-villages Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:23:20+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO: Tricolour flies in Bastar's Naxal-free villages https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_chhattisgarh_cmo_tricolour_flies_in_bastars_naxal_free_villages_6645b71e_f992_43e1_b9f9_85abb03179e1_823546a9e1.jpeg Chhattisgarh CMO says the tricolour has been hoisted in remote Naxal-free Bastar villages for the first time in decades under the BJP's double engine government. Chhattisgarh CMO: Tricolour flies in Bastar's Naxal-free villages 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gandhi-urges-jharkhand-cm-to-meet-protest-students Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:22:34+05:30 Rahul Gandhi urges Jharkhand CM Soren to meet JPSC protest students https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_lop_gandhi_writes_to_jkhand_cm_soren_urges_him_to_meet_protesting_students_take_appropriate_action_banner_6eb5738c_8cc2_4bfd_bf9e_c99e2eed2d91_fde1ce0c4c.jpeg Rahul Gandhi writes to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urging him to personally meet JPSC protest students on Day 24 of agitation over exam irregularities. Rahul Gandhi urges Jharkhand CM Soren to meet JPSC protest students 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-chhattisgarh-wishes-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:21:52+05:30 Chhattisgarh CMO extends Nag Panchami greetings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chhattisgarh_cmo_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_f51c064e_ba84_46ed_a524_71cd6145da62_604ad8d35d.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh extended Nag Panchami greetings to all residents on 17 August 2026. Chhattisgarh CMO extends Nag Panchami greetings 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/orrys-salman-khan-bedside-photo-ritual-explained Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:21:30+05:30 Orry reveals why Salman Khan's photo sits by his bedside always https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_orry_reveals_why_he_keeps_salman_khans_photo_by_his_bedside_banner_3f2b2d28_83a6_4c05_aa65_73dc19be1d38_d93d46dd33.jpeg Orry reveals he keeps Salman Khan's photo by his bedside for good luck on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, crediting the superstar with giving him his first big break. Orry reveals why Salman Khan's photo sits by his bedside always 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/madhoo-on-hema-malinis-dignity-of-silence Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:21:03+05:30 Madhoo on Hema Malini: 'Dignity of silence' is her greatest strength https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_madhoo_revealed_she_admires_hema_malini_for_her_dignity_of_silence_banner_ffd00d1d_1eaa_4bad_ab52_5d24b7b479b0_ab48dcc457.jpeg Actress Madhoo praises Hema Malini's 'dignity of silence' philosophy, revealing the veteran star never publicly voices personal struggles. The two are first cousins. Madhoo on Hema Malini: 'Dignity of silence' is her greatest strength 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kamrup-academy-batch-donates-assam-cm-fund Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:20:12+05:30 Kamrup Academy 1985 Batch donates ₹1,11,000 to Assam CM Relief Fund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kamrup_academy_1985_batch_donates_111000_to_assam_cm_relief_fund_224450a8_9ac2_4df2_8549_eb05094e8fc6_22cbb9b0d2.jpeg The Kamrup Academy 1985 Batch Welfare Association donated ₹1,11,000 to Assam's CM Relief Fund, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanking his fellow alumni. Kamrup Academy 1985 Batch donates ₹1,11,000 to Assam CM Relief Fund 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/ioa-world-cup-will-sharpen-india-for-asiad Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:19:36+05:30 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: IOA says experience will boost India's Asiad campaign https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_experience_gained_from_fih_world_cup_will_be_valuable_in_asiad_ioa_banner_42e12d98_d686_4346_a9b1_a191e4503fa8_64162a265c.jpeg IOA congratulates India's men's and women's hockey teams at FIH World Cup 2026 in Belgium and Netherlands, saying the experience will be key for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and LA 2028 Olympics. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: IOA says experience will boost India's Asiad campaign 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/indias-hockey-world-cup-run-eyes-asiad-edge Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:19:36+05:30 FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: IOA says experience will sharpen India for Asiad https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_experience_from_fih_world_cup_will_be_valuable_in_asiad_ioa_banner_2067c92d_6615_4416_b6d8_45b56caac9cb_6975658f2c.jpeg IOA congratulates India's men's and women's hockey teams at FIH World Cup 2026 in Belgium and Netherlands, saying the experience will be vital for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: IOA says experience will sharpen India for Asiad 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/15-lawyers-held-in-bangladesh-for-mujib-prayer-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:19:32+05:30 Bangladesh lawyers arrested under Anti-Terrorism Act for Mujibur Rahman prayer gathering https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bangladesh_rights_group_decries_arbitrary_arrest_of_15_lawyers_over_bangabandhu_death_anniversary_gathering_banner_415781cf_4536_412b_80be_89d1c55725aa_25e204fee2.jpeg Bangladesh arrests 15 lawyers under Anti-Terrorism Act for attending a private prayer marking Bangabandhu's death anniversary in Chattogram. JMBF condemns it as arbitrary. Bangladesh lawyers arrested under Anti-Terrorism Act for Mujibur Rahman prayer gathering 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/itc-donates-2-crore-assam-relief-fund Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:19:12+05:30 ITC Limited donates ₹2 crore to Assam CM Relief Fund https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_itc_limited_donates_2_crore_to_assam_cm_relief_fund_1b51eeff_d763_4e59_9445_ccb73c3bad78_72770d55a2.jpeg ITC Limited donated ₹2 crore to Assam's Chief Minister's Relief Fund on August 17, 2026, on behalf of Chairman Sanjiv Puri, for flood relief efforts. ITC Limited donates ₹2 crore to Assam CM Relief Fund 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/cea-pushes-for-e10-return-to-protect-older-bikes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:18:14+05:30 CEA Nageswaran calls for E10 petrol return to protect older two-wheelers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cea_nageswaran_pitches_bringing_back_e10_for_older_vehicle_fleet_banner_fe02db0c_70df_45c5_9fea_cdaaeb38dc67_5f93710489.jpeg CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran urges restoring E10 petrol alongside E20 to protect 75–80 million older carburettor-based two-wheelers from engine damage caused by higher ethanol blends. CEA Nageswaran calls for E10 petrol return to protect older two-wheelers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-thanks-assam-cmrf-donors Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:18:09+05:30 CM Himanta Thanks Donors Rallying for Assam's CMRF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_thanks_donors_rallying_for_assams_cmrf_db22bd7e_6ce9_4230_89d0_1739e7f6c5ca_7e96668f13.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks institutions and individuals for contributing to Assam's Chief Minister's Relief Fund amid ongoing flood relief efforts. CM Himanta Thanks Donors Rallying for Assam's CMRF 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-thanks-cmrf-donors-assam Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:17:05+05:30 CM Himanta thanks donors who contributed to Assam's CMRF https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_thanks_donors_who_contributed_to_assams_cmrf_5d74d759_056a_4a20_8d3d_aeade8daaa59_bb661573ae.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks institutions and individuals for contributing to Assam's CMRF to support flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. CM Himanta thanks donors who contributed to Assam's CMRF 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/abhishek-banerjee-moves-hc-over-frozen-bank-account Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:16:56+05:30 Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC after bank account frozen before US eye treatment trip https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_with_bank_account_frozen_before_his_foreign_tour_abhishek_banerjee_approaches_calcutta_hc_for_remedy_banner_bd9ac445_5907_4053_a957_8af0e82288ef_fcbbdb1e29.jpeg Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC after his bank account was frozen days before his Supreme Court-cleared US trip for eye treatment. Next hearing on 19 August. Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC after bank account frozen before US eye treatment trip 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/agu-stanley-eyes-comedy-hero-roles-in-bollywood Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:16:14+05:30 Agu Stanley on Bollywood ambitions: 'I am a funny person, hero roles suit me' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_agu_stanley_reveals_he_would_like_to_do_humorous_roles_i_am_a_funny_person_banner_c2e931e9_ded3_49e4_a079_516b9be3fe2e_41b5e52e84.jpeg Nigerian influencer Agu Stanley Chiedozie says he wants to play funny and hero roles in Bollywood. He has already appeared in films by Anurag Kashyap and Vyjayanthi Films. Agu Stanley on Bollywood ambitions: 'I am a funny person, hero roles suit me' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-honours-bihu-samrat-khagen-mahanta Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:16:12+05:30 CM Himanta pays tribute to Bihu Samrat Khagen Mahanta on 85th birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_himanta_pays_tribute_to_bihu_samrat_khagen_mahanta_on_85th_birth_anniversary_4c9a03f6_ee8c_4205_af62_fe781f6567ae_bca6fd4c93.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to Bihu Samrat Khagen Mahanta on his 85th birth anniversary; Dept of Cultural Affairs to hold a musical evening in Guwahati. CM Himanta pays tribute to Bihu Samrat Khagen Mahanta on 85th birth anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-khandu-felicitates-arunachal-throwball-team Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:14:35+05:30 CM Pema Khandu Felicitates Arunachal Throwball Players https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_pema_khandu_felicitates_arunachal_throwball_players_ac1b6ee6_e4a1_4e98_a08b_84bd1bbd90bc_0b1660b4f2.jpeg CM Pema Khandu on 17 August 2026 met Arunachali players who represented India at the 2nd South Asian Throwball Championship 2026 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. CM Pema Khandu Felicitates Arunachal Throwball Players 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-reveals-800-seat-flying-wing-jet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:14:22+05:30 China unveils 800-seat flying-wing jet in large aircraft push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_china_adds_an_800_passenger_jet_with_flying_wing_body_to_its_big_aircraft_plan_09283349_10cf_4f62_95e9_70dd3abb6a67_bb72096673.jpeg China flying-wing passenger jet concept seats 800+, unveiled by CARDC on 17 August 2026, dwarfing the Airbus A380's 555-seat capacity. China unveils 800-seat flying-wing jet in large aircraft push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/landslide-blocks-jammu-srinagar-nh-44-near-udhampur Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:14:18+05:30 Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked by landslide near Udhampur on Monday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_massive_landslide_disrupts_traffic_on_jammu_srinagar_national_highway_banner_b05c5213_d109_44f4_9a9d_b1fdba956bbc_9474a8a842.jpeg A landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 near Udhampur on 17 August, disrupting traffic and threatening losses for Kashmir apple growers at peak harvest season. Jammu-Srinagar highway blocked by landslide near Udhampur on Monday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sbi-boosts-arunachal-flood-defences Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:13:34+05:30 SBI Bolsters Arunachal Pradesh's Flood Defences with Rs 45 Lakh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_sbi_bolsters_arunachal_pradeshs_flood_defences_with_rs_45_lakh_66e1d4df_c8d5_4bbf_bab4_202b77f9959b_60dbb0a831.jpeg SBI donated Rs 25 lakh to Arunachal Pradesh's CM Relief Fund and Rs 19,99,702 for disaster-response equipment, boosting the state's flood preparedness. SBI Bolsters Arunachal Pradesh's Flood Defences with Rs 45 Lakh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-congress-issueless-caste-politics Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:11:24+05:30 CM Dhami: Congress 'issueless', resorting to lies and caste politics https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_congress_issueless_resorting_to_lies_and_caste_politics_1378386a_085f_4599_930d_7c092e44f564_503b8d038d.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami accuses Congress of being 'issueless' and resorting to lies and caste politics ahead of 2027 state elections. CM Dhami: Congress 'issueless', resorting to lies and caste politics 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/ingenic-hk-322bn-hong-kong-ipo Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:10:22+05:30 Ingenic Semiconductor seeks HK$3.22bn in Hong Kong IPO https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ingenic_launches_ipo_to_join_wave_of_mainland_china_chipmakers_raising_funds_in_hong_kong_37d06169_f1d3_4220_bc60_c1145d8b6743_d9b01d1922.jpeg Ingenic Semiconductor IPO targets HK$3.22bn in Hong Kong, offering 31.29M H shares at up to HK$102.80 each, with trading set for 25 August 2026. Ingenic Semiconductor seeks HK$3.22bn in Hong Kong IPO 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-announces-hill-parks-youth-body-on-i-day Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:09:56+05:30 CM Dhami Announces Youth Commission, Hill Industrial Parks on I-Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_announces_youth_commission_hill_industrial_parks_on_i_day_718c9041_b403_453d_939d_960179848931_d5cc69d273.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Independence Day announced a State Youth Commission, hill industrial parks, and self-employment incentives for Agniveers and ex-servicemen in Uttarakhand. CM Dhami Announces Youth Commission, Hill Industrial Parks on I-Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/biren-gpu-revenue-surge-h1-2026 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:09:48+05:30 Biren Technology projects up to 2,107%25 revenue surge in H1 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ai_chipmaker_biren_projects_up_to_22_fold_revenue_surge_amid_chinas_hi_tech_boom_b3ebf62b_478c_4aec_8be8_b175d1b28116_80370ac5c9.jpeg Biren Technology GPU revenue forecast H1 2026: up to 2,107%25 YoY growth, with revenue of 1.15–1.3 billion yuan and net loss narrowing to 320–400 million yuan. Biren Technology projects up to 2,107%25 revenue surge in H1 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/prashant-kishor-sworn-in-as-bankipur-mla Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:08:10+05:30 Prashant Kishor sworn in as Bankipur MLA at Bihar Assembly https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prashant_kishor_takes_oath_as_bankipur_mla_at_bihar_assembly_banner_31e3904a_6c4e_4daa_8c2e_1687814472a3_0b729fee7b.jpeg Prashant Kishor sworn in as Bankipur MLA on 17 August after defeating BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha by 19,246 votes. Jan Suraaj leader pledges 10,000 jobs and ₹1,100 pension. Prashant Kishor sworn in as Bankipur MLA at Bihar Assembly 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/stalin-pays-tribute-to-murasoli-maran Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:07:20+05:30 Stalin honours Murasoli Maran on his birth anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_stalin_honours_murasoli_maran_on_his_birth_anniversary_c7b77b95_a146_4253_a041_e7ee9c04b6e6_bc701e0a57.jpeg DMK president M. K. Stalin honours Murasoli Maran on his 92nd birth anniversary, calling his speeches and books essential reading for every young party member. Stalin honours Murasoli Maran on his birth anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-majhi-pledges-flood-relief-in-odisha Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:05:02+05:30 CM Majhi Vows Flood Relief as Odisha Battles Monsoon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_majhi_vows_flood_relief_as_odisha_battles_monsoon_c701aa85_57ac_45db_9909_b89ca99dc15d_536b07e8ff.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi declared flood-affected citizens' safety the government's top priority on 17 August 2026, pledging coordinated rescue and relief operations. CM Majhi Vows Flood Relief as Odisha Battles Monsoon 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-majhi-honours-freedom-fighter-parbati-giri Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:04:00+05:30 CM Majhi pays tribute to freedom fighter Parbati Giri https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_majhi_pays_tribute_to_freedom_fighter_parbati_giri_74ddab23_8ae6_4335_bb40_74032c19346a_0979bb83fe.jpeg Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi paid tribute to freedom fighter and social worker Parbati Giri on her death anniversary on 17 August 2026. CM Majhi pays tribute to freedom fighter Parbati Giri 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-siddaramaiah-greets-nagara-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T12:01:27+05:30 CM Siddaramaiah wishes Karnataka Nagara Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_siddaramaiah_wishes_karnataka_nagara_panchami_80c95293_bbdc_4353_be57_41ed7865efae_5dbe487e03.jpeg Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah extended Nagara Panchami greetings on 17 August 2026, praying for peace and prosperity for every family in the state. CM Siddaramaiah wishes Karnataka Nagara Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jpsc-protest-day-24-4th-govt-student-talks-today Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:59:45+05:30 JPSC-JSSC exam scam protest: 4th round of talks today as hunger strikers weaken https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_jharkhand_protest_4th_round_of_govt_students_talk_today_agitators_express_hope_for_agreement_banner_96ad367e_1f3e_4a4c_b06a_542bdd58788e_65e31feff4.jpeg JPSC-JSSC exam scam protest in Ranchi enters 24th day as a 4th round of govt-student talks is held Monday. Hunger strikers weaken; CM residence siege threatened for 20 August. JPSC-JSSC exam scam protest: 4th round of talks today as hunger strikers weaken 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sukhu-adds-320-pg-seats-in-hp-colleges Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:59:07+05:30 CM Sukhu adds 320 PG medical seats across HP colleges https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_sukhu_adds_320_pg_medical_seats_across_hp_colleges_02a364a5_6c7d_4a38_bc69_041c731d537f_abd93c8082.jpeg CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces 320 new PG medical seats across all Himachal Pradesh government medical colleges simultaneously, a first for the state. CM Sukhu adds 320 PG medical seats across HP colleges 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-temple-stampede-kills-7-in-lakhisarai Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:57:29+05:30 Ashok Dham Temple stampede kills 7 in Bihar's Lakhisarai during Sawan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_stampede_at_ashok_dham_temple_in_bihar_leaves_7_dead_over_8_injured_ld_banner_8a853da1_0d80_4903_b4ac_9309b1c5a8a0_6d07899ea1.jpeg Ashok Dham Temple stampede in Bihar's Lakhisarai kills 7 devotees and injures 8+ during Sawan on 17 August. Electric pole collapse sparked the deadly panic. Ashok Dham Temple stampede kills 7 in Bihar's Lakhisarai during Sawan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-greets-rajasthan-guv-bagde-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:56:06+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_wishes_rajasthan_governor_haribhau_bagde_on_birthday_55659791_7fcc_4b9d_9853_3916d517fbbd_69456a9f8d.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai wished Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on his birthday, praying for his health and long life. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/operation-toofan-9085-drug-cases-in-3-months Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:55:39+05:30 Operation Toofan: Kerala logs 9,085 drug cases in 3 months under Chennithala https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_operation_toofan_blows_through_keralas_drug_menace_banner_d987934c_344d_4433_a192_55d2daede141_7aaf967fb1.jpeg Operation Toofan logs 9,085 drug cases and 9,795 arrests in 3 months under Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, seizing 961 kg ganja and 7,460 g MDMA. Operation Toofan: Kerala logs 9,085 drug cases in 3 months under Chennithala 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-spotlights-gariaband-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:55:11+05:30 CM Sai highlights Bhuteshwar Mahadev temple development in Gariaband https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sai_highlights_bhuteshwar_mahadev_temple_development_in_gariaband_36e018be_2eef_488a_b640_2eed4afe3d24_04ab991c67.jpeg CM Vishnu Deo Sai on 17 August 2026 pledged infrastructure development at Bhuteshwar Mahadev temple in Gariaband's Marauda village while preserving its natural heritage. CM Sai highlights Bhuteshwar Mahadev temple development in Gariaband 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/emraan-himesh-reunite-for-gunmaaster-g9 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:53:02+05:30 Gunmaaster G9: Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Datt, Himesh Reshammiya reunite after 20 years https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_aditya_datt_talks_about_reuniting_with_emraan_hashmi_and_himesh_reshammiya_in_gunmaaster_g9_banner_995c7f47_0a34_4ed2_9863_7efaa2699662_2ec350aedd.jpeg Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Datt, and Himesh Reshammiya reunite for Gunmaaster G9, releasing worldwide on 27 November 2026, nearly 20 years after Aashiq Banaya Aapne. Gunmaaster G9: Emraan Hashmi, Aditya Datt, Himesh Reshammiya reunite after 20 years 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/sacks-blasts-amodei-ai-agency-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:52:23+05:30 Sacks Fires Back at Anthropic CEO Over AI Regulation Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_sacks_fires_back_at_anthropic_ceo_over_ai_regulation_push_8e62b3d1_d707_4ddd_8abb_9019e935faf3_cee3b6ffd9.jpeg White House AI Czar David Sacks issued a nine-point rebuttal to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on August 17, warning that proposed AI licensing rules risk regulatory capture by frontier labs. Sacks Fires Back at Anthropic CEO Over AI Regulation Push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mohanlals-athimanoharam-dubbing-kicks-off Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:52:03+05:30 Mohanlal's 'Athimanoharam' dubbing begins as film nears completion https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mohanlals_athimanoharam_cast_begins_dubbing_for_film_banner_3a8fc776_9720_4915_866a_45f6e8f79345_e1b82a4110.jpeg Dubbing for Mohanlal's Malayalam film 'Athimanoharam', directed by Tharun Moorthy, has begun. Producer Ashiq Usman confirmed the update on 17 August; Meera Jasmine co-stars. Mohanlal's 'Athimanoharam' dubbing begins as film nears completion 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/assam-ends-police-check-delays-for-govt-jobs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:48:50+05:30 Assam eases police verification rules for govt job appointees https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_assam_eases_police_verification_rules_to_reduce_delays_in_govt_jobs_banner_7cd272c8_fed5_4211_af3e_61a26b506aa4_f77f34b68a.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma overhauls police verification for govt jobs: candidates can join via affidavit, records auto-cleared if checks exceed 6 months. Assam eases police verification rules for govt job appointees 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/usa-seal-third-straight-u19-womens-t20-wc-spot Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:48:46+05:30 USA seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot with flawless Americas qualifier run https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_usa_win_americas_qualifiers_seal_2027_u19_womens_t20_wc_spot_banner_3e0ea9dd_d27c_4268_9276_f36fce0c7587_899be7cde8.jpeg USA win 2026 Americas Qualifier unbeaten in Cayman Islands, sealing their third straight U19 Women's T20 World Cup berth. Mahek Desai takes 16 wickets, wins Player of the Tournament. USA seal 2027 U19 Women's T20 WC spot with flawless Americas qualifier run 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bhogapuram-airport-opens-for-flights Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:47:57+05:30 CM Naidu Inaugurates Bhogapuram Airport, AP's New Gateway https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_naidu_inaugurates_bhogapuram_airport_aps_new_gateway_cc7525c0_9c47_47d6_9710_10afe96fc1a4_ab3b6b4826.jpeg Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on 17 August 2026 as the first IndiGo flight from Hyderabad landed. CM Naidu Inaugurates Bhogapuram Airport, AP's New Gateway 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/7-killed-in-lakhisarai-ashok-dham-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:47:27+05:30 Lakhisarai stampede kills 7 at Ashok Dham; PM Modi expresses grief https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pained_by_loss_of_lives_due_to_stampede_in_lakhisarai_my_thoughts_with_bereaved_families_says_pm_modi_banner_6b3b50e3_7596_45b2_90b7_384ab4121cf0_b713cd0b6a.jpeg Seven killed, 12+ injured in Lakhisarai's Ashok Dham temple stampede on Sawan Monday. PM Modi and Bihar CM express grief; Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh ex-gratia. Lakhisarai stampede kills 7 at Ashok Dham; PM Modi expresses grief 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/lpg-under-recoveries-hammer-omcs-in-q1fy27 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:46:54+05:30 LPG under-recoveries hit OMCs hard in Q1FY27 after Hormuz supply shock https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_steep_lpg_underrecoveries_weigh_on_omcs_profitability_after_global_supply_shocks_banner_5a32a1ab_807e_4b6e_8bb8_a7e723d8c121_0bfe84d0c3.jpeg LPG under-recoveries of ₹61,900 crore by June 2026 hammered OMC earnings in Q1FY27 after the Strait of Hormuz closure spiked Saudi CP prices by 50%25. Relief of ~40%25 expected in Q2FY27. LPG under-recoveries hit OMCs hard in Q1FY27 after Hormuz supply shock 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-fix-schools-not-entry-bans Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:45:34+05:30 Kejriwal: Fix Schools, Don't Ban Outsiders https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_kejriwal_fix_schools_dont_ban_outsiders_771eae6d_b0fc_454c_b9e4_67da106683e8_91082eb648.jpeg AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on 17 Aug 2026 challenged proposals to restrict outsiders' entry, saying governments should fix schools instead. Kejriwal: Fix Schools, Don't Ban Outsiders 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kejriwal-dares-modi-on-e10-fuel-policy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:44:33+05:30 Kejriwal Presses Modi on E10 Fuel Policy for Older Vehicles https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_kejriwal_presses_modi_on_e10_fuel_policy_for_older_vehicles_773d688d_6fc3_4635_ba7d_6254f9bcf4d5_5d6530d725.jpeg AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal questions whether PM Modi will act on his Chief Economic Advisor's reported push for E10 fuel for older vehicles. Kejriwal Presses Modi on E10 Fuel Policy for Older Vehicles 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nta-re-conducts-ugc-net-in-3-subjects-after-errors Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:44:27+05:30 NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET in English, Sociology, Commerce after paper errors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_proactively_identifying_issues_correcting_them_in_students_interest_nta_on_re_exam_in_3_ugc_net_subjects_banner_926fc567_a11e_4bc6_a8b6_146169fbde90_7a5db2424e.jpeg NTA defends UGC-NET re-exam in English, Sociology, and Commerce after paper errors, saying it is correcting issues transparently. Re-tests set for 9 and 10 September at no extra fee. NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET in English, Sociology, Commerce after paper errors 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-launches-epos-feedback-for-up-dealers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:42:57+05:30 CM Yogi Boosts UP Ration Dealers, Launches e-POS Feedback System https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_yogi_boosts_up_ration_dealers_launches_e_pos_feedback_system_5390503b_03c1_40d5_9011_a7f14e302ec3_f3b182fe53.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath launched an e-POS dealer feedback system and raised dividends for over 78,000 fair price shop owners in Lucknow on 17 August 2026. CM Yogi Boosts UP Ration Dealers, Launches e-POS Feedback System 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-fire-kills-2-e-rickshaw-drivers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:36:35+05:30 Delhi fire kills 2 e-rickshaw drivers charging batteries in Raghubir Nagar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_delhi_fire_two_e_rickshaw_drivers_killed_while_charging_batteries_lead_banner_c08b1266_c424_4ed8_8aa4_827cd863f1e2_2b28b0c15d.jpeg Two e-rickshaw drivers died in a Raghubir Nagar fire on 17 August after charging batteries at a rented Delhi premises. Police are probing the battery-charging setup as the likely cause. Delhi fire kills 2 e-rickshaw drivers charging batteries in Raghubir Nagar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-shifts-panchayat-lottery-to-sept-17 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:34:59+05:30 Rajasthan Panchayati Raj reservation lottery rescheduled to September 17-18 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajasthan_fixes_new_dates_for_panchayati_raj_reservation_lottery_banner_caf1a1b7_8ec2_4e03_985f_b8d656c26126_a049c08fb0.jpeg Rajasthan reschedules Panchayati Raj reservation lottery to September 17-18, nearly a month after the original dates, amid speculation over phased elections and Model Code of Conduct timing. Rajasthan Panchayati Raj reservation lottery rescheduled to September 17-18 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tarapith-hotel-fire-kills-7-owner-arrested Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:33:11+05:30 Tarapith hotel fire death toll rises to 7; owner Kalyan Paul arrested https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bengal_hotel_fire_death_toll_rises_to_7_owner_arrested_lead_banner_04a034cd_45cc_4f8d_a240_24f54f977476_3e89d0f08d.jpeg Seven pilgrims died in a hotel fire at Tarapith, Birbhum, West Bengal on 17 August. Owner Kalyan Paul arrested; exit door dispute and fire safety compliance under probe. Tarapith hotel fire death toll rises to 7; owner Kalyan Paul arrested 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/maxwell-ashwin-back-etpl-to-grow-euro-cricket Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:25:02+05:30 Maxwell, Ashwin, Edwards back ETPL to grow cricket across Europe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_weve_got_a_huge_role_to_play_in_developing_cricket_across_europe_maxwell_on_etpl_banner_ca7a5cdc_2b3c_4364_a0ac_9d8205743bc0_8d701c0e7f.jpeg Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Scott Edwards back the inaugural European T20 Premier League, set to launch 26 August, as a major catalyst for cricket growth across Europe. Maxwell, Ashwin, Edwards back ETPL to grow cricket across Europe 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/dharma-brings-kalank-back-on-netflix Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:24:42+05:30 Dharma Productions Spotlights Kalank on Netflix https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dharma_productions_spotlights_kalank_on_netflix_070c7d2f_80db_437c_9d04_36eb7b2048be_d1cc7fc353.jpeg Dharma Productions spotlights its 2019 period drama Kalank on X, urging fans to revisit the Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan film now streaming on Netflix. Dharma Productions Spotlights Kalank on Netflix 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/7-dead-in-bihar-ashok-dham-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:24:15+05:30 Bihar Ashok Dham stampede: Leaders mourn deaths, 7 killed in Lakhisarai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_leaders_across_party_lines_express_condolences_over_bihars_ashok_dham_stampede_banner_4098b71a_e8fa_4d17_b3ad_3b6a46ceb2aa_45f03155d9.jpeg At least 7 devotees died in a stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, during the third Sawan Monday. Leaders across party lines mourned the tragedy. Bihar Ashok Dham stampede: Leaders mourn deaths, 7 killed in Lakhisarai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-demands-nta-accountability-on-ugc-net Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:22:16+05:30 Sachin Pilot Demands Accountability From NTA Over UGC-NET 2026 Complaints https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_sachin_pilot_demands_accountability_from_nta_over_ugc_net_2026_complaints_5948ad05_14dc_4481_beff_52e515d05dc4_405d035507.jpeg Congress leader Sachin Pilot on August 17 demanded accountability from the Ministry of Education and NTA over acknowledged complaints in UGC-NET 2026 English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. Sachin Pilot Demands Accountability From NTA Over UGC-NET 2026 Complaints 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/pilot-wishes-rajasthan-governor-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:21:08+05:30 Sachin Pilot Greets Rajasthan Governor Bagade on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_sachin_pilot_greets_rajasthan_governor_bagade_on_birthday_9ea92ebe_e37d_4259_9004_1197c39df456_be402f6388.jpeg Congress leader Sachin Pilot extended birthday greetings to Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade on 17 August 2026, wishing him health and long life. Sachin Pilot Greets Rajasthan Governor Bagade on Birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/akhilesh-slams-bjp-on-prayagraj-flooding Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:18:39+05:30 Akhilesh targets BJP over Prayagraj flooding, Smart City funds https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_akhilesh_targets_bjp_over_prayagraj_flooding_smart_city_funds_8600384c_9d60_4f91_bd4a_647db512c37c_07e27699cd.jpeg Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP over Prayagraj's George Town flooding, questioning Smart City Mission fund use and alleging a Rs 1 lakh crore irregularity. Akhilesh targets BJP over Prayagraj flooding, Smart City funds 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/chikaras-82-fires-mavericks-to-36-run-win Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:18:22+05:30 Swastik Chikara's 82 fires Meerut Mavericks to 36-run win in UPT20 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_upt20_learnt_from_kohli_to_give_100_per_cent_in_practice_says_swastik_chikara_after_match_winning_82_banner_0e4ec031_c3de_4727_a942_ec1803ae72a0_9dfa0dda39.jpeg Swastik Chikara's 45-ball 82 powered Meerut Mavericks to 206/6 and a 36-run win over Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in UPT20. He also became only the second player to hit 100 sixes in tournament history. Swastik Chikara's 82 fires Meerut Mavericks to 36-run win in UPT20 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/bharuch-dahej-gidc-warehouse-fire-no-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:17:33+05:30 Bharuch chemical warehouse fire: no casualties at Dahej GIDC plant https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fire_breaks_out_at_chemical_company_in_gujarats_bharuch_no_deaths_reported_banner_06c3a566_79bc_42e4_a305_b412e954829c_8a1db6d12a.jpeg A warehouse fire at Vision Products Pvt Ltd in Bharuch's Dahej GIDC broke out on 17 August. Eight fire tenders deployed; no casualties reported. Cause under investigation. Bharuch chemical warehouse fire: no casualties at Dahej GIDC plant 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shekhawat-wishes-rajasthan-governor-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:16:52+05:30 Shekhawat wishes Rajasthan Governor Bagde on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shekhawat_wishes_rajasthan_governor_bagde_on_birthday_024f85e3_2102_4096_9278_f6b9dafa3f00_5f4c3d706f.jpeg Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat wished Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on his birthday, praising his simplicity and public welfare commitment. Shekhawat wishes Rajasthan Governor Bagde on birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shekhawat-greets-nation-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:16:10+05:30 Shekhawat Greets Nation on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shekhawat_greets_nation_on_nag_panchami_e46c6025_c8b6_4a07_96c3_53ba0a285951_3cdcfb9a68.jpeg Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat extended Nag Panchami greetings to the nation, invoking the Nag Gayatri mantra in his post. Shekhawat Greets Nation on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shekhawat-inspects-aiims-jodhpur-trauma-centre Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:14:47+05:30 Shekhawat Reviews AIIMS Jodhpur Trauma Centre Under Construction https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shekhawat_reviews_aiims_jodhpur_trauma_centre_under_construction_0fc6e70a_858f_4f73_8e52_2c960856c8c3_cc70c86d66.jpeg Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inspected the under-construction trauma centre at AIIMS Jodhpur on 17 August 2026, saying it will deliver faster care to critical patients. Shekhawat Reviews AIIMS Jodhpur Trauma Centre Under Construction 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lalan-singh-mourns-ashokdham-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:13:18+05:30 Lalan Singh mourns Lakhisarai Ashokdham stampede deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lalan_singh_mourns_lakhisarai_ashokdham_stampede_deaths_25cf7d63_69da_4fb6_b148_06c670077120_13e3ec6a27.jpeg Union Minister Lalan Singh condoled deaths in a stampede at Lakhisarai's Ashokdham temple on the third Somvari of Shravan 2026, triggered by a rumour of a fallen electric wire. Lalan Singh mourns Lakhisarai Ashokdham stampede deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/tyagis-all-round-show-wins-dpl-2026-thriller Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:12:13+05:30 DPL 2026: Harsh Tyagi's 3-22 and 32-ball blitz power Outer Delhi Warriors past Purani Dilli 6 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_i_give_equal_importance_to_batting_bowling_says_outer_delhi_warriors_harsh_tyagi_banner_b54df2e2_1db3_4ba6_8cf0_0444458357c8_0d1f6dffc9.jpeg Harsh Tyagi's 32 off 15 balls and 3-22 spell powered Outer Delhi Warriors to a 21-run DPL 2026 win over Purani Dilli 6, who finished at 198/6 chasing 220. DPL 2026: Harsh Tyagi's 3-22 and 32-ball blitz power Outer Delhi Warriors past Purani Dilli 6 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chirag-paswan-mourns-lakhisaray-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:11:40+05:30 Chirag Paswan mourns Ashokdham Temple stampede in Lakhisaray https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_chirag_paswan_mourns_ashokdham_temple_stampede_in_lakhisaray_ffddaa06_d581_401a_9336_a97d35775d83_7d35fa3a2c.jpeg Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed condolences after a deadly stampede at Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisaray, Bihar, on 17 August 2026. Chirag Paswan mourns Ashokdham Temple stampede in Lakhisaray 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/two-drown-in-ganga-at-patnas-bakhtiyarpur-ghat Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:10:35+05:30 Two dead, two missing after seven girls swept by Ganga current at Patna's Bakhtiyarpur https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_two_drown_three_rescued_as_seven_girls_go_bathing_in_ganga_river_in_patnas_bakhtiyarpur_banner_ddaa8198_fb4d_499a_b595_e7d8007ab727_5a8d62f4ff.jpeg Two girls drowned and two remain missing after seven cousins were swept by the Ganga current at Ranisarai Ghat in Patna's Bakhtiyarpur on 17 August. SDRF search ongoing. Two dead, two missing after seven girls swept by Ganga current at Patna's Bakhtiyarpur 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chirag-paswan-salutes-mountain-man-manjhi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:10:23+05:30 Chirag Paswan pays tribute to Bihar's Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chirag_paswan_pays_tribute_to_bihars_mountain_man_dashrath_manjhi_72a54a00_e684_4a1a_aa45_6d3659ab3811_992d70d13c.jpeg Union Minister Chirag Paswan honours Dashrath Manjhi on his death anniversary, saluting the Bihar villager who carved a 360-foot mountain path alone over 22 years. Chirag Paswan pays tribute to Bihar's Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chirag-paswan-greets-nation-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:09:24+05:30 Chirag Paswan wishes nation on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chirag_paswan_wishes_nation_on_nag_panchami_b2c390ad_9eee_44f8_a171_3092a32220d5_0451a4160b.jpeg Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan extended Nag Panchami greetings on August 17, 2026, honouring the Hindu festival of serpent reverence. Chirag Paswan wishes nation on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-mourns-ashokdham-stampede-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:07:36+05:30 Giriraj Singh mourns Ashokdham stampede deaths in Lakhisarai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_mourns_ashokdham_stampede_deaths_in_lakhisarai_36e07767_0bbe_4d7a_b29b_bdf23a963cd0_7aa7ad3aa9.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh condoled deaths and injuries in a rumour-triggered stampede at Ashokdham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on 17 August 2026. Giriraj Singh mourns Ashokdham stampede deaths in Lakhisarai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indian-rupee100-cr-plus-taxpayers-up-39percent-to-576-in-ay26 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:07:35+05:30 ₹100 crore-plus taxpayers surge 39%25 to 576 in AY26: SBI Research https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_taxpayers_earning_rs_100_crore_plus_jump_39_pc_to_576_in_ay26_report_banner_061bc6ae_69b1_4a31_b48e_be098af198f9_957acd68a8.jpeg ₹100 crore-plus taxpayers jumped 39%25 to 576 in AY26 from 415 in AY25, per SBI Research. The cohort has quadrupled since AY22, outpacing broader high-income growth. ₹100 crore-plus taxpayers surge 39%25 to 576 in AY26: SBI Research 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-mourns-lakhisarai-temple-deaths Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:06:31+05:30 Giriraj Singh mourns Lakhisarai temple tragedy, prays for victims https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_giriraj_singh_mourns_lakhisarai_temple_tragedy_prays_for_victims_50f94c72_79a2_4efd_8c53_7b6375038156_c83b407822.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh condoled the deaths of devotees at Ashokdham Mandir in Lakhisarai, Bihar, praying for the injured's recovery. Giriraj Singh mourns Lakhisarai temple tragedy, prays for victims 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-prays-begusarai-shiv-mandir Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:05:38+05:30 Giriraj Singh offers prayers at Begusarai's Mahakal Mandir on Sawan Somwar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_giriraj_singh_offers_prayers_at_begusarais_mahakal_mandir_on_sawan_somwar_ba144c75_6017_4cec_ad5b_15120a494bdd_fd3392f6c6.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh offered prayers at the Mahakal Shiv Mandir in Begusarai on the third Monday of Sawan, 17 August 2026. Giriraj Singh offers prayers at Begusarai's Mahakal Mandir on Sawan Somwar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/giriraj-singh-nag-panchami-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:04:27+05:30 Giriraj Singh Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Nation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_giriraj_singh_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_nation_fdbe7583_8a36_4689_9e9f_e28339a2439a_e698bfa81c.jpeg Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh extended Nag Panchami greetings, praying for peace, prosperity, and good health for all citizens. Giriraj Singh Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Nation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/taimur-greets-airport-staff-on-europe-return Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:04:16+05:30 Taimur Ali Khan greets airport staff on return from Europe; Jeh steals the show https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_taimur_ali_khan_greets_staff_jeh_looks_puzzled_as_they_arrive_from_europe_trip_with_kareena_kapoor_saif_ali_khan_banner_94eadfcb_29f2_4ca4_aa11_ced672107b92_42204fee0d.jpeg Taimur Ali Khan shook hands with airport staff on the family's return from Europe, while younger brother Jeh's puzzled expression stole the spotlight at Mumbai airport. Taimur Ali Khan greets airport staff on return from Europe; Jeh steals the show 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-sees-indian-railways-tracked-live Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:02:25+05:30 Rijiju Gets Live Briefing on Indian Railways Tech https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rijiju_gets_live_briefing_on_indian_railways_tech_4354830f_bf09_4833_a5a9_8ef2d8801af3_5b57db0e7b.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju received a live briefing from Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on real-time train tracking and management technology on 17 August 2026. Rijiju Gets Live Briefing on Indian Railways Tech 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rijiju-targets-sibal-chidambaram Nation Press en 2026-08-17T11:01:27+05:30 Rijiju targets Sibal, Chidambaram over 'Dimagi Naxal' remark https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rijiju_targets_sibal_chidambaram_over_dimagi_naxal_remark_c278dd67_0de0_4df4_bb38_3f78ceb6a7e1_bf1f7598e9.jpeg Minister Kiren Rijiju demands P. Chidambaram clarify his stance on a 'Tukde-Tukde Gang' statement, calling out Kapil Sibal on X with the hashtag #DimagiNaxal. Rijiju targets Sibal, Chidambaram over 'Dimagi Naxal' remark 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mumbai-fire-11-rescued-in-kandivali-west Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:59:46+05:30 Kandivali West fire: 11 rescued from Mumbai commercial building https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_fire_breaks_out_at_commercial_building_in_mumbais_kandivali_west_11_rescued_safely_banner_3f243d5d_dc78_4795_a6b0_1a1e2ff32ee3_554e20242b.jpeg A Level-I fire broke out at Abhirai Hotel on Kandiwali Station Road in Mumbai's Kandivali West at 4:14 am on 17 August; 11 people rescued, no injuries reported. Kandivali West fire: 11 rescued from Mumbai commercial building 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mammoottys-two-steps-that-blessed-seenu-ramasamy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:59:20+05:30 Mammootty's heartfelt gesture to Seenu Ramasamy: 'Those steps were my blessing' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_seenu_ramasamy_recounts_mammoottys_heartwarming_gesture_to_him_calls_it_a_blessing_banner_c4b22e86_22df_4679_8616_db8cc759261b_67d442a411.jpeg Director Seenu Ramasamy shares how Mammootty walked back two steps to hold his hands at a Kerala wedding, calling it the greatest blessing of his cinema journey. Mammootty's heartfelt gesture to Seenu Ramasamy: 'Those steps were my blessing' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/lisa-ray-my-daughters-are-my-home Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:59:18+05:30 Lisa Ray on finding home in her daughters after a life of movement https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_lisa_ray_opens_up_about_finding_safety_and_a_sense_of_home_in_her_daughters_banner_816e1d99_60cf_46e0_a284_fbbe7d0874c8_95711ea4c3.jpeg Lisa Ray says her daughters give her the deepest sense of home after a lifetime of moving across countries. The actress calls safety her 'real luxury' and now calls Goa home. Lisa Ray on finding home in her daughters after a life of movement 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-mourns-ex-mla-sushila-singh Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:58:51+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan mourns death of former MLA Sushila Singh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_shivraj_singh_chouhan_mourns_death_of_former_mla_sushila_singh_7ea4ed39_dfbb_4c11_9920_971f5eb89bab_c3d77133e1.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to former Madhya Pradesh MLA Sushila Singh, describing her as a close family friend who devoted her life to public service. Shivraj Singh Chouhan mourns death of former MLA Sushila Singh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-schools-bar-outsiders-without-principal-nod Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:57:56+05:30 Rajasthan govt schools restrict outsider entry; principal nod must for photos, videos https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rajasthan_govt_schools_restrict_outsiders_entry_principals_permission_required_for_photos_videos_banner_fc9e22b6_5927_41c3_b633_5631e3df3491_fb7242a0a6.jpeg Rajasthan Education Department bans unauthorised outsider entry into govt schools from 17 August; principal's written nod required for photos, videos, and live streaming. Rajasthan govt schools restrict outsider entry; principal nod must for photos, videos 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/poonawalla-resubmits-bjp-resignation-letter Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:57:32+05:30 Shehzad Poonawalla resubmits BJP resignation, cites financial pressure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_leaving_vyavastha_not_vyakti_or_vichar_shehzad_poonawalla_again_submits_resignation_to_bjp_chief_banner_bfec982e_4f9d_447d_99c0_df18760f4a61_122e45a216.jpeg BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla resubmits resignation to party chief Nitin Nabin on 17 August, citing financial and personal reasons after the BJP earlier declined his 30 July letter. Shehzad Poonawalla resubmits BJP resignation, cites financial pressure 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-wishes-rajasthan-guv-bagde-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:57:26+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_shivraj_singh_chouhan_wishes_rajasthan_governor_haribhau_bagde_on_birthday_bd9e71e4_e480_4274_a3ed_e045f9da6a74_8ac81a3152.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan wished Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde a happy birthday on August 17, 2026, praying for his health and long life. Shivraj Singh Chouhan wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-honours-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:56:38+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Madanlal Dhingra on martyrdom anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_pays_tribute_to_madanlal_dhingra_on_martyrdom_anniversary_3864e069_b534_4cec_9a85_0b9f4ff3f294_6de62142da.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 17 August 2026 paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on the 117th anniversary of his execution in London. Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Madanlal Dhingra on martyrdom anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-marks-nagpanchami-with-ecology-pitch Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:55:32+05:30 Shivraj Singh Chouhan Marks Nagpanchami With Ecology Message https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_singh_chouhan_marks_nagpanchami_with_ecology_message_1a739001_ec6f_47aa_94dd_8d91d4b2b849_5c39442a26.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan marked Nagpanchami by highlighting snakes' ecological role in protecting farms, forests, and biodiversity. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Marks Nagpanchami With Ecology Message 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shivraj-greets-nation-on-shravan-monday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:54:32+05:30 Shivraj Chouhan Greets Nation on Third Shravan Monday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shivraj_chouhan_greets_nation_on_third_shravan_monday_48fdab50_15df_4676_95ce_7c7160de8788_a9a510331b.jpeg Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan greeted Shiva devotees on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month, invoking the Shiva Gayatri Mantra. Shivraj Chouhan Greets Nation on Third Shravan Monday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-tributes-ushatai-chati Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:52:06+05:30 Gadkari pays tribute to Ushatai Chati on her death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gadkari_pays_tribute_to_ushatai_chati_on_her_death_anniversary_6327a681_0ccc_4aa5_8074_6c1ff7136988_816dd972d0.jpeg Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tribute to Ushatai Chati, former third Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, on her death anniversary on August 17. Gadkari pays tribute to Ushatai Chati on her death anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-honours-martyr-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:51:05+05:30 Gadkari pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gadkari_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_on_death_anniversary_10a1887d_ca5b_4dba_9428_2d40346c10f8_3be17f0040.jpeg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his death anniversary, 17 August, the day Dhingra was hanged in London in 1909. Gadkari pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on death anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/gadkari-wishes-nation-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:50:00+05:30 Gadkari extends Nag Panchami wishes to nation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_gadkari_extends_nag_panchami_wishes_to_nation_7ab7db33_d5c6_457d_aadc_1ce74e7311f1_70e3151cf9.jpeg Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August, praying for health, peace, and prosperity for all. Gadkari extends Nag Panchami wishes to nation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajnath-condoles-bihar-temple-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:47:18+05:30 Rajnath Singh condoles Ashok Dham temple stampede deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajnath_singh_condoles_ashok_dham_temple_stampede_deaths_05dd0426_15ac_48e5_99ae_232585144f32_e417fe11a5.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over deaths in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisaray, Bihar, and prayed for the injured. Rajnath Singh condoles Ashok Dham temple stampede deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-opens-rs-9-93-cr-bridge-haldwani Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:45:40+05:30 CM Dhami Inaugurates Rs 9.93 Cr Bridge on Haldwani-Sitarganj Route https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_inaugurates_rs_9_93_cr_bridge_on_haldwani_sitarganj_route_c2a2edd3_5159_4261_b093_7e58509b22fa_90079abb97.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a 120-metre double-lane RCC bridge over Sher Nala on the Haldwani-Sitarganj road, built at Rs 9.93 crore. CM Dhami Inaugurates Rs 9.93 Cr Bridge on Haldwani-Sitarganj Route 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/avika-gor-sorry-to-farrhana-on-kkk-15 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:44:56+05:30 Avika Gor apologises to Farrhana Bhatt for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 spat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_avika_gor_apologises_to_farrhana_bhatt_for_misbehaving_with_her_on_khatron_ke_khiladi_15_banner_020fa16a_50dd_4b6a_9c14_7d9a4b497253_92526cb365.jpeg Avika Gor apologises to Farrhana Bhatt on social media after a curt on-set exchange on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, saying directing frustration at her co-contestant was wrong. Avika Gor apologises to Farrhana Bhatt for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 spat 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-orders-search-missing-bro-jawan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:44:33+05:30 CM Dhami Orders Intensified Search for Missing BRO Havaldar in Niti Valley https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_orders_intensified_search_for_missing_bro_havaldar_in_niti_valley_78818fa5_da95_4bce_9309_cf7bacc8e678_f6bf158567.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Aug 17 ordered intensified search for BRO Havaldar Pankaj, missing in Niti Valley's Tamak Nala, Chamoli district. CM Dhami Orders Intensified Search for Missing BRO Havaldar in Niti Valley 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-makes-7-pledges-on-i-day Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:43:18+05:30 CM Dhami Hoists Flag, Makes 7 Announcements on I-Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_dhami_hoists_flag_makes_7_announcements_on_i_day_2ae210f7_ccfa_4898_a5a3_e07d7b2b7b68_44f920ccb2.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hoisted the flag at Parade Ground, Dehradun on Independence Day 2026 and made seven welfare and development announcements for Uttarakhand. CM Dhami Hoists Flag, Makes 7 Announcements on I-Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-holds-janata-darshan-lucknow Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:41:50+05:30 CM Yogi Holds Janata Darshan in Lucknow, Directs Officials on Public Grievances https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_holds_janata_darshan_in_lucknow_directs_officials_on_public_grievances_a4e6c08a_4a24_4813_b620_f176c3446459_e50053ddaa.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at his Lucknow residence on 17 August 2026, hearing grievances from citizens across UP districts and directing officials to act. CM Yogi Holds Janata Darshan in Lucknow, Directs Officials on Public Grievances 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-launches-epos-dealer-pay-system Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:40:57+05:30 CM Yogi Launches e-POS Dealer Commission System in Lucknow https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_yogi_launches_e_pos_dealer_commission_system_in_lucknow_0605c373_c1e9_4d7a_ae1c_ceedf3860f4c_1412231174.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath launched a new e-POS-based kotedaar commission system for fair price shop dealers in Lucknow on 17 August 2026. CM Yogi Launches e-POS Dealer Commission System in Lucknow 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-rajasthan-centre-hits-msp-grain-record Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:38:44+05:30 Rajasthan CMO flags record MSP grain procurement by Centre https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_flags_record_msp_grain_procurement_by_centre_4dc7d0c6_21f6_49be_990e_e801ba5cc173_dacf4617a0.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on Aug 17 highlighted the Central Government's record-high grain procurement at MSP, tagging Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Rajasthan CMO flags record MSP grain procurement by Centre 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-backs-modi-farmer-welfare-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:37:32+05:30 Rajasthan CMO hails Modi's annual welfare push for farmers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_hails_modis_annual_welfare_push_for_farmers_70664dce_f97c_442d_addf_748308bfa462_6160a96a65.jpeg Rajasthan's CMO on 17 Aug 2026 credited PM Modi with launching a new welfare scheme every year for farmers and livestock keepers, tagging Amit Shah. Rajasthan CMO hails Modi's annual welfare push for farmers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-eyes-one-cooperative-per-village Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:35:50+05:30 Rajasthan CMO sets one-cooperative-per-village goal, tags Amit Shah https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_sets_one_cooperative_per_village_goal_tags_amit_shah_9ba5341f_a0f3_4c6c_a957_19fea4ad911f_308813a39f.jpeg Rajasthan CMO announces a target of one cooperative society per village, citing a current base of 44,000 societies and tagging Union Minister Amit Shah. Rajasthan CMO sets one-cooperative-per-village goal, tags Amit Shah 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/4-saras-dairy-plants-worth-274-cr-launched Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:34:40+05:30 Rajasthan CM Office: 4 Saras Dairy Plants Worth ₹274 Cr Launched https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cm_office_4_saras_dairy_plants_worth_274_cr_launched_32faed33_380c_46b8_9c1d_722172d4583a_a95a4cb2a8.jpeg Rajasthan CMO announces four new Saras Dairy plants in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali and Rajsamand at a combined cost of ₹274 crore, tagging Union Minister Amit Shah. Rajasthan CM Office: 4 Saras Dairy Plants Worth ₹274 Cr Launched 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/anupam-khers-18-year-old-throwback-to-bittu Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:34:17+05:30 Anupam Kher shares 18-year-old throwback, credits 'Bittu' for dreaming big https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_anupam_kher_shares_rare_throwback_as_he_looks_back_at_struggles_that_shaped_his_journey_banner_726aabb4_9955_430b_a2c8_383116c21dc4_e89c7d9fe9.jpeg Anupam Kher shares a rare photo of himself at 18, crediting his younger self 'Bittu' from Shimla for daring to dream big despite early hardships. Anupam Kher shares 18-year-old throwback, credits 'Bittu' for dreaming big 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/faria-stuns-shelton-at-cincinnati-open Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:34:01+05:30 Faria stuns Shelton 6-4, 6-4 at Cincinnati Open in first Top 10 win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_faria_upsets_shelton_in_cincinnati_banner_d9ec02b0_096a_4e88_bc86_b322b26109d6_2696f342c1.jpeg Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria defeats Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on 17 August, recording his first career Top 10 win and ending Shelton's six-match streak. Faria stuns Shelton 6-4, 6-4 at Cincinnati Open in first Top 10 win 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-bets-on-dairy-cooperatives Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:33:27+05:30 Rajasthan CMO: Cooperatives Can Transform Rural Livestock Economy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_cooperatives_can_transform_rural_livestock_economy_730d75f0_66f2_49c0_8569_4e72e1370222_bcaf8f8206.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on 17 Aug 2026 declared cooperatives and dairy can transform the rural livestock economy and open opportunities for the state's new generation. Rajasthan CMO: Cooperatives Can Transform Rural Livestock Economy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-delivers-farmer-women-youth-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:32:06+05:30 Rajasthan CM Office: Farmers, Women, Youth Get Welfare Push https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cm_office_farmers_women_youth_get_welfare_push_6e0b3d04_ad3e_48bf_9a79_551ec8fb156c_c34ef609b8.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on 17 Aug 2026 announced PM-KISAN payments for farmers, dairy facilities for women and livestock keepers, and jobs for youth, tagging Amit Shah. Rajasthan CM Office: Farmers, Women, Youth Get Welfare Push 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/fcnrb-inflows-set-to-cross-dollar80-billion Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:32:05+05:30 FCNR(B) inflows may top $80 billion despite early RBI swap window closure https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_fcnrb_inflows_could_exceed_80_billion_despite_early_rbi_swap_window_closure_report_banner_d30eab22_fe17_4fb2_80a6_2274f0bf6830_6cca6b72a1.jpeg FCNR(B) inflows projected to exceed $80 billion despite RBI closing its swap window early on 31 August, up from an earlier $70 billion estimate, per BofA Securities. FCNR(B) inflows may top $80 billion despite early RBI swap window closure 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-backs-modi-cooperative-vision Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:30:56+05:30 Rajasthan CMO backs Modi's vision of prosperous villages via cooperatives https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_backs_modis_vision_of_prosperous_villages_via_cooperatives_943da284_91fb_4eb6_be8f_49e326a5ef6e_2e713c39cd.jpeg Rajasthan CMO on 17 Aug 2026 backed PM Modi's cooperative-led rural prosperity goal, tagging Cooperation Minister Amit Shah under the 'Aapno Agrani Rajasthan' campaign. Rajasthan CMO backs Modi's vision of prosperous villages via cooperatives 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shah-links-rajasthan-livestock-cover-to-dairy-exports Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:29:42+05:30 Amit Shah: Rajasthan livestock insurance opens dairy export doors https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amit_shah_rajasthan_livestock_insurance_opens_dairy_export_doors_e4c940fd_b328_474a_965c_8fde9e18c798_2474e0424d.jpeg Union Minister Amit Shah, at an Alwar development event on 17 Aug 2026, said CM Bhajanlal Sharma's livestock insurance scheme opens doors for dairy export growth. Amit Shah: Rajasthan livestock insurance opens dairy export doors 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-targets-4-3tn-economy-by-2047 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:28:44+05:30 Rajasthan CMO sets $350bn by 2030, $4.3tn by 2047 economy target https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_sets_350bn_by_2030_4_3tn_by_2047_economy_target_f3e6f2a1_0c0f_41bf_9415_2075e9529569_507a57c752.jpeg Rajasthan CMO announced targets to grow the state economy to $350 billion by 2030 and $4.3 trillion by 2047, aligning with India's Viksit Bharat vision. Rajasthan CMO sets $350bn by 2030, $4.3tn by 2047 economy target 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/amit-shah-unveils-vajpayee-statue-in-rajasthan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:27:34+05:30 Amit Shah unveils Vajpayee statue at Nimbahera event https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_amit_shah_unveils_vajpayee_statue_at_nimbahera_event_1a0e2abb_d482_4a46_8010_7b61e008a47e_1543d11ad5.jpeg Amit Shah unveiled an ashtadhatu statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Nimbahera, Rajasthan, alongside Rs 5,659 crore in development projects and Jal Jeevan Mission water links for 1,500 villages. Amit Shah unveils Vajpayee statue at Nimbahera event 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-pachpadra-refinery-inaugurated Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:26:31+05:30 Rajasthan CMO touts ₹80,000 cr Pachpadra Refinery, 1,192 km expressways https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_touts_80000_cr_pachpadra_refinery_1192_km_expressways_bb266924_ac98_4717_a081_8798f45956ff_6c389ad5ed.jpeg Rajasthan CMO announces inauguration of the ₹80,000 crore Pachpadra Refinery and 1,192 km of new expressways as markers of the state's economic progress. Rajasthan CMO touts ₹80,000 cr Pachpadra Refinery, 1,192 km expressways 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ugc-net-re-exam-rahul-slams-nta-over-paper-errors Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:25:24+05:30 UGC-NET re-exam for 3 subjects: Rahul Gandhi says students' years being stolen https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_students_years_being_stolen_says_rahul_gandhi_as_nta_orders_ugc_net_re_exam_for_3_subjects_banner_2d4c3ada_d732_4512_b521_b94edc31391d_b69031e29c.jpeg NTA orders UGC-NET re-exam for English, Sociology and Commerce after paper errors. Rahul Gandhi says students' years are being stolen; re-tests set for September 9-10. UGC-NET re-exam for 3 subjects: Rahul Gandhi says students' years being stolen 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajasthan-cmo-backs-bhajanlal-on-cooperatives Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:25:20+05:30 Rajasthan CMO hails Ministry of Cooperation under Bhajanlal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajasthan_cmo_hails_ministry_of_cooperation_under_bhajanlal_687e0864_84ee_4f65_9834_8bf126d36209_223de0301c.jpeg Rajasthan CMO credits CM Bhajanlal Sharma's leadership as it highlights the Union Ministry of Cooperation's role in advancing the cooperative sector. Rajasthan CMO hails Ministry of Cooperation under Bhajanlal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sukhu-wishes-hp-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:20:29+05:30 HP CM Sukhu extends Nag Panchami greetings to Himachal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hp_cm_sukhu_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_himachal_507ee111_3e63_45ee_8d48_24a3973e11db_fe494bcda1.jpeg HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu wished residents on Nag Panchami, invoking reverence for nature and Lord Shiva's blessings on 17 August 2026. HP CM Sukhu extends Nag Panchami greetings to Himachal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/prasidh-dry-ball-key-to-swing-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:19:19+05:30 Prasidh Krishna: Keeping ball dry key to reverse swing in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_keeping_ball_dry_crucial_for_getting_reverse_swing_in_sl_says_prasidh_banner_a8f5b71f_dee4_4c65_9405_bcd52dce23a1_6aa8111470.jpeg India pacer Prasidh Krishna says keeping the ball dry is vital for reverse swing in humid Galle conditions during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Prasidh Krishna: Keeping ball dry key to reverse swing in Galle Test 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-warehouse-fire-kills-2-batteries-blamed Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:17:36+05:30 Delhi warehouse fire kills 2 in Raghubir Nagar, e-rickshaw batteries blamed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_two_killed_as_fire_breaks_out_at_warehouse_in_delhis_raghubir_nagar_banner_d42a9453_a22f_4c81_9fec_7987c33a8ea8_a606975eb8.jpeg Two people killed in a warehouse fire in Delhi's Raghubir Nagar on 17 August, reportedly triggered by exploding e-rickshaw batteries. Four fire tenders deployed. Delhi warehouse fire kills 2 in Raghubir Nagar, e-rickshaw batteries blamed 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/mamdani-skips-nyc-india-day-parade-tradition Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:17:00+05:30 Mamdani skips NYC India Day Parade, breaks Mayoral tradition since 1981 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mamdani_skips_new_yorks_main_india_day_parade_breaks_long_standing_mayoral_tradition_banner_dc477abf_1d5f_46b5_8a2b_3b39b501f3c8_4955100ac6.jpeg NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the main India Day Parade on 17 August, breaking a Mayoral tradition dating to 1981. Governor Hochul led the Manhattan event instead. Mamdani skips NYC India Day Parade, breaks Mayoral tradition since 1981 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/stalin-wishes-vck-chief-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:15:05+05:30 Stalin Wishes VCK Chief Thirumavalavan on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_stalin_wishes_vck_chief_thirumavalavan_on_birthday_5bc2ec55_8744_4777_a3c4_0867d8d95825_5ad772aa37.jpeg DMK president M. K. Stalin wished VCK chief Thirumavalavan a happy birthday on August 17, calling him 'brother' and wishing him good health and continued public service. Stalin Wishes VCK Chief Thirumavalavan on Birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/gajraj-rao-vinay-pathaks-lear-like-a-tendulkar-ton Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:12:16+05:30 Gajraj Rao likens Vinay Pathak's King Lear to a Tendulkar century https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_gajraj_rao_compares_vinay_pathaks_shakespeares_king_lear_performance_to_sachin_tendulkars_century_banner_f453998b_8098_4fe9_94f5_2f8e868b7960_98d4b36282.jpeg Gajraj Rao compares Vinay Pathak's King Lear performance to a Tendulkar Test century, calling the Rajat Kapoor production a hypnotic theatrical treat at Prithvi Theatre. Gajraj Rao likens Vinay Pathak's King Lear to a Tendulkar century 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sukhu-nag-panchami-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:10:18+05:30 CM Sukhu extends Nag Panchami greetings to Himachal Pradesh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_sukhu_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_himachal_pradesh_752eb64b_9997_4097_9a21_a692c92f52b0_bb6d8ca04d.jpeg Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August 2026, praying for Lord Shiva's blessings and reverence for nature. CM Sukhu extends Nag Panchami greetings to Himachal Pradesh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-announces-indian-rupee4-lakh-aid-after-ashok-dham-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:09:23+05:30 Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh aid for Ashok Dham stampede victims' kin https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bihar_govt_announces_rs_4_lakh_aid_for_families_of_ashok_dham_stampede_victims_banner_2388fb3c_2d1e_4f33_8a4c_58f22b16ccc6_c8fe2ba450.jpeg Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh aid to kin of 7 killed in Ashok Dham Temple stampede in Lakhisarai on 17 August. High-level inquiry ordered; minister cites fallen pole as trigger. Bihar govt announces ₹4 lakh aid for Ashok Dham stampede victims' kin 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-patel-meets-gujarati-diaspora-in-sf Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:08:39+05:30 CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Gujarati Diaspora in San Francisco https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhupendra_patel_meets_gujarati_diaspora_in_san_francisco_7cf8058c_dcf7_4310_b024_9a369157c4d3_b3efaed6af.jpeg Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel met the Gujarati diaspora in San Francisco on 17 August 2026, kicking off his US visit ahead of Vibrant Gujarat 2027. CM Bhupendra Patel Meets Gujarati Diaspora in San Francisco 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/goa-teen-maps-bharat-in-scooter-scrap Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:07:18+05:30 Goa CM Sawant hails teen's Bharat map made from scooter parts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_goa_cm_sawant_hails_teens_bharat_map_made_from_scooter_parts_8b51e944_484a_498f_b17d_6ca16a3a0283_7ebe4b40e3.jpeg Goa CM Pramod Sawant praised 18-year-old Naman Nitesh Naik of Velguem for crafting a Bharat map from recycled scooter parts on Independence Day. Goa CM Sawant hails teen's Bharat map made from scooter parts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/somaiya-flags-mumbai-voter-roll-gaps Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:06:41+05:30 Kirit Somaiya flags electoral roll gaps in Mumbai SIR data https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_kirit_somaiya_flags_discrepancies_in_mumbai_electoral_roll_banner_9c974a33_d141_4049_95db_acd67675c49b_3dce41c9d2.jpeg BJP's Kirit Somaiya flags contradictions in Mumbai's SIR electoral data — near-100%25 form distribution claimed while ~12%25 of voters remain untraceable. Kirit Somaiya flags electoral roll gaps in Mumbai SIR data 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/fernando-wraps-india-for-462-in-galle-test Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:06:26+05:30 Asitha Fernando wraps India's 1st innings for 462 in Galle Test https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_sri_lanka_bowled_out_for_462_on_day_3_banner_6875e5a5_691a_4a42_80e8_ed92616bf2bd_6ab41f2b36.jpeg Asitha Fernando dismissed Prasidh Krishna in 4 balls on Day 3 to bowl India out for 462 in the 1st Test at Galle. Padikkal 167, Rahul 82 anchor India's total. Asitha Fernando wraps India's 1st innings for 462 in Galle Test 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-salutes-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:05:42+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_0b933416_68ef_4353_a502_527c860af05b_a0f604d3d9.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 117th death anniversary, 17 August 2026. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-greets-chhattisgarh-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:04:37+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Extends Nag Panchami Greetings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_77eab454_bc96_429f_b2e9_5187c53c834d_d69fceb324.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August 2026, praying for peace and prosperity for all residents. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Extends Nag Panchami Greetings 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/hi-reveals-bhagyarajs-role-out-aug-28 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:04:36+05:30 Nayanthara-Kavin film 'Hi' reveals Bhagyaraj's role; releases Aug 28 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_nayanthara_kavin_starrer_hi_makers_reveal_legendary_director_bhagyarajs_character_in_film_banner_ffe22137_0bfb_4004_809b_ea3b147b92a6_239fff3a30.jpeg Nayanthara-Kavin's 'Hi' reveals K. Bhagyaraj plays 'Vaathiyar' in his final role. The Tamil family entertainer releases in theatres on 28 August with a U/A certificate. Nayanthara-Kavin film 'Hi' reveals Bhagyaraj's role; releases Aug 28 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-choudhary-mourns-ashokdham-tragedy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:03:15+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary mourns Lakhisarai Ashokdham tragedy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_samrat_choudhary_mourns_lakhisarai_ashokdham_tragedy_beb404df_269e_4622_8135_0ff21e661260_08b000f355.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over deaths at Lakhisarai's Ashokdham temple and ordered the administration to ensure swift treatment for the injured. CM Samrat Choudhary mourns Lakhisarai Ashokdham tragedy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-honours-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:02:17+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_pays_tribute_to_revolutionary_madan_lal_dhingra_fd349103_4216_4908_bd24_f63564ae6710_1b5bf8627f.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary honoured revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra on his death anniversary on 17 August 2026, calling his sacrifice an eternal inspiration. CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/arcelormittal-ukraine-plant-hit-2-killed Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:01:43+05:30 ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih hit by Russian missile strike; 2 killed, 14 hurt https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_lakshmi_mittal_backed_arcelormittal_kryvyi_rih_hit_by_russian_missile_strike_2_killed_banner_21006221_84f9_48c4_bf48_fc0d707ac781_d835a10cbd.jpeg Russian missile strike on ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih in Ukraine kills 2, injures 14 on 17 August. Power and blast-furnace facilities damaged; operations partially halted. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih hit by Russian missile strike; 2 killed, 14 hurt 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-salutes-mountain-man-manjhi Nation Press en 2026-08-17T10:01:03+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Pays Tribute to Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_pays_tribute_to_mountain_man_dashrath_manjhi_b5685fe5_74de_4ef0_b801_d03645e8e774_88d81646ab.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary on Monday paid tribute to Dashrath Manjhi, the 'Mountain Man' who carved a 360-foot path through a hill over 22 years. CM Samrat Choudhary Pays Tribute to Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nitish-kumar-mourns-lakhisarai-stampede Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:59:33+05:30 Nitish Kumar condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_nitish_kumar_condoles_lakhisarai_temple_stampede_deaths_cdf68915_e2b1_4550_b598_5247b1dc8c47_7b15de69b2.jpeg Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoled deaths in a stampede at Ashokdham temple in Lakhisarai, expressing grief and praying for the injured. Nitish Kumar condoles Lakhisarai temple stampede deaths 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-meets-ohio-black-business-leaders Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:57:10+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy Meets Black Business Leaders in Cleveland https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_meets_black_business_leaders_in_cleveland_52417824_1211_4b5b_b362_cf7ecb017577_d2485cf663.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy met Black business and community leaders in Cleveland on August 17, framing economic prosperity as a cross-partisan unifier for Ohio. Vivek Ramaswamy Meets Black Business Leaders in Cleveland 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ashok-dham-stampede-kills-7-in-bihar Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:56:15+05:30 Ashok Dham temple stampede kills 7 in Lakhisarai; Bihar minister vows action https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_ashok_dham_temple_stampede_tragic_culprits_will_be_punished_bihar_minister_vijay_kumar_sinha_banner_d43dc076_5619_4cf7_abfa_2975a64ede01_22ccc7c8f0.jpeg Ashok Dham temple stampede in Lakhisarai kills at least 7, injures 12+ on 17 August. Bihar minister Vijay Kumar Sinha vows strict action; CM Choudhary offers condolences. Ashok Dham temple stampede kills 7 in Lakhisarai; Bihar minister vows action 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-meets-ohio-vietnam-vet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:56:03+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy Meets Vietnam-Era Veteran in Ohio https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_meets_vietnam_era_veteran_in_ohio_eb721689_7581_4910_9c83_ce5eaf71fbbe_fb6d97c833.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy met a Vietnam-era veteran in Holmes County, Ohio, calling support for veterans 'a moral duty' without announcing a specific policy. Vivek Ramaswamy Meets Vietnam-Era Veteran in Ohio 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-challenges-one-nation-one-election Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:53:28+05:30 Tharoor Takes On One Nation One Election in New Article https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_tharoor_takes_on_one_nation_one_election_in_new_article_d319cb47_b37c_40ec_85fe_d35c0a4a9d1a_6a1e941e08.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor published an article on August 17, 2026 arguing One Nation One Election is incompatible with India's parliamentary system. Tharoor Takes On One Nation One Election in New Article 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tharoor-wishes-malayalis-on-chingam Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:51:51+05:30 Tharoor Greets Malayalis on Chingam New Year https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tharoor_greets_malayalis_on_chingam_new_year_2e9bc85a_5bda_4cb2_baae_a123f15ea52b_b6d3486c8b.jpeg Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor wished Malayalis on the first day of Chingam, the opening month of the Malayalam calendar, on 17 August 2026. Tharoor Greets Malayalis on Chingam New Year 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-expands-kamarajar-breakfast-scheme-to-cl-6-8 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:51:49+05:30 Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6-8 with SHG-led SOP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_govt_issues_sop_for_breakfast_scheme_expansion_to_classes_6_8_banner_49e3e69d_b30c_443d_aaa1_84ba6fa42f83_bb95e8be31.jpeg Tamil Nadu expands Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6-8 in govt schools, with SHGs preparing meals under a detailed SOP issued by the Women Development Corporation. Tamil Nadu expands Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 6-8 with SHG-led SOP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-ends-police-check-wait-for-govt-jobs Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:50:09+05:30 CM Himanta ends police verification wait for Assam govt job recruits https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_himanta_ends_police_verification_wait_for_assam_govt_job_recruits_f07e4f9e_d31e_4c5e_9a54_bc7ba4b96cca_64aeda1a57.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Aug 17 that police verification will no longer delay government job appointments for newly selected candidates. CM Himanta ends police verification wait for Assam govt job recruits 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-honours-mising-scholar-taid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:49:05+05:30 CM Himanta pays tribute to Mising scholar Taburam Taid on Punyatithi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_pays_tribute_to_mising_scholar_taburam_taid_on_punyatithi_50d730be_d3a6_4ccd_9c71_fb947c83d3d4_6818aae63c.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on 17 August 2026 paid tribute to Mising scholar Taburam Taid on his Punyatithi, honouring his work in preserving Mising language and culture. CM Himanta pays tribute to Mising scholar Taburam Taid on Punyatithi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-himanta-nag-panchami-greetings Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:47:59+05:30 CM Himanta Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Assam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_himanta_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_assam_6aa10f71_87d5_4f8b_8b57_867a4f923bff_0c1c4f3c9f.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August 2026, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all. CM Himanta Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Assam 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/padikkals-167-powers-india-to-4609-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:47:13+05:30 Padikkal's 167 on Test debut stuns Sri Lanka as India post 460/9 in Galle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_seen_him_come_through_the_ranks_rahul_praises_very_special_knock_from_padikkal_banner_b41b4bf7_bda7_4db9_b8ad_6eefdcf198c5_15924cb5e8.jpeg Devdutt Padikkal hits 167 on Test debut as India post 460/9 in Galle. KL Rahul calls the knock 'very special', crediting Karnataka roots and India A preparation. Padikkal's 167 on Test debut stuns Sri Lanka as India post 460/9 in Galle 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rahul-gandhi-hits-out-at-nta-exam-fiasco Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:45:27+05:30 Rahul Gandhi Slams NTA Over UGC-NET Cancellations https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rahul_gandhi_slams_nta_over_ugc_net_cancellations_3bf3ff76_22b7_45bf_af29_6e2f5c743144_13c0b9bd01.jpeg Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi over NTA cancelling UGC-NET exams in Sociology, English and Commerce due to faulty, repeated questions set in June 2026. Rahul Gandhi Slams NTA Over UGC-NET Cancellations 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-police-bust-geeta-colony-gambling-den Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:40:52+05:30 Delhi Police arrest four gamblers in Geeta Colony, recover ₹87,630 cash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_police_arrest_four_gamblers_recover_rs_87630_cash_banner_bf7941f6_a1af_459e_9886_10eb4b3741c8_d5ff464e5d.jpeg Delhi Police arrested four gamblers in Geeta Colony on 12 August, recovering ₹87,630 cash, 156 playing cards, and gambling records in a Shahdara district raid. Delhi Police arrest four gamblers in Geeta Colony, recover ₹87,630 cash 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/sawan-monday-nag-panchami-pack-shiva-temples Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:38:15+05:30 Sawan Monday meets Nag Panchami: Devotees throng Shiva temples across Delhi, UP, Punjab https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sawan_monday_nag_panchami_draw_devotees_to_shiva_temples_across_delhi_banner_c8d65875_4165_4f8a_bb6e_9a8b0ff4162a_261d59afe2.jpeg Sawan Monday and Nag Panchami coincide on 17 August, drawing massive crowds to Shiva temples in Delhi, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, and Amritsar. Devotees wait up to 2 hours for darshan. Sawan Monday meets Nag Panchami: Devotees throng Shiva temples across Delhi, UP, Punjab 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/gauff-sabalenka-swiatek-into-cincy-r3 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:35:31+05:30 Gauff, Sabalenka, Swiatek reach Cincinnati Open third round https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_gauff_sabalenka_reach_cincinnati_third_round_banner_fa92db2d_3338_4f54_aac3_dac3fc401f4f_8ec4aef88e.jpeg Coco Gauff rallied from a set down to beat Samsonova 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at the Cincinnati Open on 17 August. Sabalenka and Swiatek also advanced to the third round. Gauff, Sabalenka, Swiatek reach Cincinnati Open third round 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/sensex-nifty-fall-as-crude-holds-at-dollar89 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:32:42+05:30 Sensex, Nifty slip as US-Iran war stalemate holds crude above $89 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_sensex_nifty_open_lower_as_us_iran_war_uncertainty_keeps_crude_prices_elevated_banner_bb3a55b1_1976_4aa2_a5eb_da04a165fe4b_f80fad3f1d.jpeg Sensex drops 100+ points to 77,892 and Nifty opens at 24,343 on 17 August as US-Iran war stalemate keeps crude near $89, pressuring IT and banking stocks. Sensex, Nifty slip as US-Iran war stalemate holds crude above $89 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mahesh-babu-hails-dc-matheswaran-responds Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:32:30+05:30 Mahesh Babu praises DC as 'original and outstanding'; Arun Matheswaran responds https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mahesh_babu_calls_lokesh_kanakarajs_dc_an_original_and_outstanding_film_director_arun_matheswaran_responds_banner_e9fbeaab_90f5_4b18_a2a4_af861132da39_672aa1f72a.jpeg Mahesh Babu praised Tamil film DC as 'original and outstanding' on X. Director Arun Matheswaran and composer Anirudh Ravichander thanked the Telugu superstar for his appreciation. Mahesh Babu praises DC as 'original and outstanding'; Arun Matheswaran responds 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/delhi-rain-alert-monday-aqi-very-poor Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:31:31+05:30 Delhi-NCR heavy rain alert Monday: IMD warns 19 states, AQI very poor https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_ncr_likely_to_receive_heavy_rain_aqi_in_very_poor_category_banner_ba44d2ba_dd2d_4496_b9e6_0d812815d27c_72b98d6644.jpeg IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR on 17 August, with alerts across 19 states and winds up to 85 kmph. Delhi AQI remains in very poor category, with Anand Vihar recording 335. Delhi-NCR heavy rain alert Monday: IMD warns 19 states, AQI very poor 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/tasmac-scam-dvac-issues-loc-against-power-broker Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:30:26+05:30 Tasmac scam: DVAC issues look out circular against 'power broker' Rathesh Raj https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_tn_look_out_circular_issued_against_power_broker_in_tasmac_malpractice_case_banner_3de91072_8201_491a_8122_a1e668aed60a_039155ca53.jpeg DVAC issues Look Out Circular against Rathesh Raj Shanmugavel, alleged 'power broker' in the Tasmac scam, as he is suspected to have fled India to evade arrest. Tasmac scam: DVAC issues look out circular against 'power broker' Rathesh Raj 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tarapith-hotel-fire-kills-6-in-birbhum Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:29:29+05:30 Tarapith hotel fire kills 6, several critical in Birbhum blaze https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_six_killed_in_hotel_fire_in_bengals_birbhum_several_injured_banner_e1238d3c_8635_40b4_ac36_2516538eb128_6dc6e53543.jpeg Six people killed, several critically injured in a hotel fire at Tarapith, Birbhum, West Bengal on 17 August. Death toll may rise, doctors warn. Tarapith hotel fire kills 6, several critical in Birbhum blaze 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/owaisi-challenges-modi-on-china-border Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:26:31+05:30 Owaisi Questions Modi on China Border Transparency, Xi Visit https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_owaisi_questions_modi_on_china_border_transparency_xi_visit_cfbe856c_b673_4b81_970a_e38b297670dc_acbcea4057.jpeg AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi challenged PM Modi on 17 August 2026, questioning whether border patrolling rights are being suppressed to enable a Xi Jinping visit to Delhi. Owaisi Questions Modi on China Border Transparency, Xi Visit 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/owaisi-repeats-china-border-questions Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:25:22+05:30 Owaisi presses Modi govt on PLA patrols in Arunachal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_owaisi_presses_modi_govt_on_pla_patrols_in_arunachal_2dc4f659_1553_42e6_861b_c50c094d9034_5b67f263f0.jpeg AIMIM's Owaisi publicly repeats three unanswered questions about alleged PLA patrol blocks and tent encampments on Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh. Owaisi presses Modi govt on PLA patrols in Arunachal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishan-reddy-pmmy-telangana-reach Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:19:35+05:30 Kishan Reddy Flags PMMY Reach in Telangana https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_kishan_reddy_flags_pmmy_reach_in_telangana_315337cf_9ba5_4c52_8aa8_9a53ecc22b3a_87c51067b4.jpeg Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy cited PMMY data showing over 1.24 lakh Telangana entrepreneurs received loans, including ₹508.13 crore to 45,382 women. Kishan Reddy Flags PMMY Reach in Telangana 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-remembers-martyr-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:17:22+05:30 Khattar pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_on_death_anniversary_fc4d57a4_34df_4547_8ef2_119116df139b_c361201709.jpeg Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 117th death anniversary, 17 August 2026. Khattar pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on death anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/s-korea-us-race-to-seal-dollar200bn-deal Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:17:00+05:30 S. 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Korea, US race to resolve $200 billion investment plan before August deadline 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/khattar-greets-devotees-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:16:10+05:30 Khattar extends Nag Panchami greetings to devotees https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_khattar_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_devotees_5398b600_8ebf_47af_822c_25431322f8b0_c16ec30e8e.jpeg Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar wished devotees on Nag Panchami, praying for peace and prosperity in every family. Khattar extends Nag Panchami greetings to devotees 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/amit-shah-wishes-nation-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:12:12+05:30 Amit Shah extends Nag Panchami greetings to nation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amit_shah_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_nation_67dda0ec_d16f_45ab_97f2_096a1cda5eab_3cf99accd1.jpeg Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Nag Panchami greetings, praying the festival brings peace and prosperity to all under Mahadev's blessings. Amit Shah extends Nag Panchami greetings to nation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/khalifa-trailer-prithvirajs-onam-revenge-saga Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:09:58+05:30 Khalifa trailer: Prithviraj's revenge thriller releases 20 August 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_prithviraj_starrer_khalifa_trailer_a_grim_crime_drama_with_all_the_makings_of_an_intense_revenge_thriller_banner_107fa794_343c_4d80_ad13_2b1a58b300d1_2a6adb8f89.jpeg Khalifa trailer out: Prithviraj's COFEPOSA-era revenge thriller hits theatres worldwide on 20 August 2026, directed by Vysakh. Watch the action-packed first look. Khalifa trailer: Prithviraj's revenge thriller releases 20 August 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-cm-greets-vck-chief-thirumavalavan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:09:56+05:30 Tamil Nadu CM wishes Thirumavalavan on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tamil_nadu_cm_wishes_thirumavalavan_on_birthday_f6e8d1dd_2dd6_482c_8107_4eb212e630d0_b712d39425.jpeg Tamil Nadu's CMO wished VCK chief and Lok Sabha MP Dr. Thol. Thirumavalavan on his birthday, highlighting his work for social justice and Dalit rights. Tamil Nadu CM wishes Thirumavalavan on birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/google-pulls-449-s-korean-youtube-channels Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:09:15+05:30 Google removes 449 South Korean YouTube channels for political content in Q2 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_449_s_korean_youtube_channels_taken_down_by_google_over_political_content_in_q2_banner_29c43577_51f2_4520_8942_7155a6444bf5_45fd1b4225.jpeg Google pulled 449 South Korean YouTube channels in Q2 2026 for political influence operations, with 367 removed in May alone — just before the June 3 local elections. Google removes 449 South Korean YouTube channels for political content in Q2 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-launches-guru-ravidas-harmony-yatra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:05:50+05:30 MP CM Mohan Yadav to lead Guru Ravidas harmony drive in Bhopal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mp_cm_mohan_yadav_to_lead_guru_ravidas_harmony_drive_in_bhopal_707e1cdf_1433_486b_a83b_49da90cb106f_d77804b0c2.jpeg MP's CM Office announced the Shri Guru Ravidas Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan, with a state-level launch in Bhopal on 18 August 2026 led by CM Dr. Mohan Yadav. MP CM Mohan Yadav to lead Guru Ravidas harmony drive in Bhopal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sukhu-greets-chamba-mla-on-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:03:45+05:30 HP CM Sukhu wishes Chamba MLA Neeraj Nayar on birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hp_cm_sukhu_wishes_chamba_mla_neeraj_nayar_on_birthday_a5f25118_aa75_4ae6_b2f2_32aea72d1c23_09bc64b108.jpeg HP CM Sukhu extended birthday greetings to Chamba MLA Neeraj Nayar, wishing him good health and a long life via the official CMO account. HP CM Sukhu wishes Chamba MLA Neeraj Nayar on birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ny-india-day-parade-draws-200000-to-madison-ave Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:03:36+05:30 New York India Day Parade 2025: 200,000 mark 'Harmony in Heritage' on Madison Ave https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_new_york_india_day_parade_largest_in_the_world_celebrates_harmony_in_heritage_banner_e26fedcf_eaea_423a_a49a_fd4374f297ae_8bc18100ce.jpeg New York India Day Parade 2025 drew 200,000 to Madison Avenue on 17 August, celebrating India's 80th and the US's 250th independence anniversaries under the theme 'Harmony in Heritage'. New York India Day Parade 2025: 200,000 mark 'Harmony in Heritage' on Madison Ave 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sukhu-sawan-somwar-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:03:02+05:30 HP CM Sukhu's Sawan Somwar greetings to Himachalis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hp_cm_sukhus_sawan_somwar_greetings_to_himachalis_92bc17ed_b7ec_454d_8ce5_a5965ad7ac3b_0f4e35464d.jpeg HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended Sawan Somwar greetings on 17 August 2026, praying that Lord Shiva bless all Himachalis. HP CM Sukhu's Sawan Somwar greetings to Himachalis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-patel-arrives-in-san-francisco Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:01:30+05:30 CM Bhupendra Patel lands in San Francisco, begins USA tour https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhupendra_patel_lands_in_san_francisco_begins_usa_tour_94f6b967_5e48_4cf2_a85b_fe7322355496_1ab46eb898.jpeg CM Bhupendra Patel arrived in San Francisco on 17 Aug 2026, welcomed by Gujarati diaspora leaders, and will open his US tour with a community meeting. CM Bhupendra Patel lands in San Francisco, begins USA tour 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/how-bachchan-became-a-surname-not-a-caste Nation Press en 2026-08-17T09:00:39+05:30 Amitabh Bachchan reveals how father Harivansh Rai rejected caste, coined 'Bachchan' surname https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_amitabh_bachchan_recalls_father_harivansh_rai_bachchan_being_against_casteism_why_they_adopted_bachchan_as_surname_banner_3300ab88_92c6_4ecc_a275_635fb9307ac7_79609310f3.jpeg Amitabh Bachchan reveals on KBC 18 that his surname originated when father Harivansh Rai Bachchan refused to fill in a caste column and wrote 'Bachchan' instead. Amitabh Bachchan reveals how father Harivansh Rai rejected caste, coined 'Bachchan' surname 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-cm-orders-child-marriage-crackdown Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:59:06+05:30 CM Himanta launches month-long child marriage crackdown in Assam https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_himanta_launches_month_long_child_marriage_crackdown_in_assam_49b170ee_bc4d_487d_9c3a_c8754acb15a2_979f4a59ca.jpeg Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a month-long statewide crackdown on child marriage beginning November 1, 2026. CM Himanta launches month-long child marriage crackdown in Assam 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sarma-reviews-assam-flood-relief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:58:00+05:30 CM Sarma Reviews Flood Relief in Four Upper Assam Districts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_cm_sarma_reviews_flood_relief_in_four_upper_assam_districts_9c2110fa_93a5_4c4c_92d4_0e9aeb56e075_18cb05f68a.jpeg CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat on August 17, 2026. CM Sarma Reviews Flood Relief in Four Upper Assam Districts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/dhami-greets-uttarakhand-ghee-sankranti Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:55:43+05:30 CM Dhami greets Uttarakhand on Ghee Sankranti https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_greets_uttarakhand_on_ghee_sankranti_422181c2_6a67_4eef_824f_6f22646d0420_4d4104eab6.jpeg CM Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted Uttarakhand residents on Ghiyu Sankranti, calling the folk festival a bridge between generations and cultural roots. CM Dhami greets Uttarakhand on Ghee Sankranti 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-promotes-bhimtal-shiva-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:54:40+05:30 CM Dhami spotlights Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple in Shravan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_spotlights_bhimeshwar_mahadev_temple_in_shravan_ac3a0462_776c_453e_9ebc_7d63e62a0fab_0f31bbd406.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged Shravan pilgrims visiting Nainital district to seek blessings at the Pandava-linked Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple in Bhimtal. CM Dhami spotlights Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple in Shravan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-salutes-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:53:36+05:30 CM Dhami pays tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_pays_tribute_to_revolutionary_madan_lal_dhingra_d0b626e4_5b6d_41e4_b326_a296e56678ab_a1339c2d06.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra on his martyrdom day, 17 August, calling him an eternal inspiration. CM Dhami pays tribute to revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/vijays-tvk-govt-100-days-indian-rupee1-lakh-crore-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:52:42+05:30 TVK govt 100 days: Vijay lists ₹1 lakh crore investments, key welfare schemes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vijay_lists_welfare_development_initiatives_as_tvk_govt_completes_100_days_banner_13caf47a_fad8_42ef_86f1_a456bf5133a1_3a7e4321d2.jpeg Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay marks TVK govt's 100 days with ₹1 lakh crore investment push, farm loan waivers, and major welfare schemes across education, housing, and rural development. TVK govt 100 days: Vijay lists ₹1 lakh crore investments, key welfare schemes 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yadav-nag-panchami-message Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:49:16+05:30 CM Mohan Yadav extends Nag Panchami greetings to MP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_mp_a517ef18_328d_467d_8241_8c84c08e26cc_739128cc67.jpeg MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav greeted devotees on Nag Panchami, praying for peace and prosperity while linking the festival to nature conservation. CM Mohan Yadav extends Nag Panchami greetings to MP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-assembly-starts-dept-grant-debates-today Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:48:41+05:30 Tamil Nadu Assembly begins dept-wise grant debate today, 3 departments up first https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_assembly_to_begin_department_wise_debate_on_grant_demands_today_banner_e70a8747_5f1c_46eb_952b_866b3549e0aa_334858db29.jpeg Tamil Nadu Assembly resumes 17 August to debate grant demands for 2026-27, starting with Health, Revenue and Disaster Management departments. New schemes likely to be announced. Tamil Nadu Assembly begins dept-wise grant debate today, 3 departments up first 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yadav-shravan-somvar-prayers Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:48:02+05:30 CM Mohan Yadav extends Shravan Somvar greetings to MP https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_extends_shravan_somvar_greetings_to_mp_6fe3bb87_dc5c_4a9e_81d2_b46e04dbe6de_d76b3130e1.jpeg MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav shared Vedic Shravan Somvar greetings on Aug 17, invoking Shri Rudram verses and praying for universal welfare. CM Mohan Yadav extends Shravan Somvar greetings to MP 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kiran-rao-mourns-pet-cat-miris-passing Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:46:35+05:30 Kiran Rao mourns pet cat Miri: 'One hella cool cat' rests at farm https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kiran_rao_mourns_loss_of_pet_cat_miri_says_she_is_resting_in_peace_at_their_farm_banner_c593b2f5_d5e4_4e73_adaf_f6a59034dac8_9403cb152e.jpeg Filmmaker Kiran Rao mourns the passing of her pet cat Miri on 17 August, calling her 'one hella cool cat' now resting at their farm surrounded by birdsong. Kiran Rao mourns pet cat Miri: 'One hella cool cat' rests at farm 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-gupta-tributes-rashtra-sevika-samiti-chief Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:43:19+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta pays tribute to Rashtra Sevika Samiti's Usha Tai Chati https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_pays_tribute_to_rashtra_sevika_samitis_usha_tai_chati_3c919bb2_ecf7_44c8_acec_5b837673f0a8_33ac4d2809.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta paid tribute to Usha Tai Chati Ji, former third sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, on her death anniversary on 17 August 2026. CM Rekha Gupta pays tribute to Rashtra Sevika Samiti's Usha Tai Chati 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sai-shravan-somvar-greetings Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:42:03+05:30 CM Vishnu Deo Sai Greets Chhattisgarh on Third Shravan Somvar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_vishnu_deo_sai_greets_chhattisgarh_on_third_shravan_somvar_c2d943d6_9884_4804_b91b_be85b96c5461_0e3f2a5c21.jpeg Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai extended Shravan Somvar greetings on 17 August 2026, praying for peace and prosperity for all. CM Vishnu Deo Sai Greets Chhattisgarh on Third Shravan Somvar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-highlights-parli-vaijnath-temple Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:37:11+05:30 CM Fadnavis Spotlights Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga in Shravan Campaign https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_fadnavis_spotlights_parli_vaijnath_jyotirlinga_in_shravan_campaign_5d75f883_5af1_4dd7_a65f_5ebf953a75cd_bcedcd6758.jpeg CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga in Beed, spotlighting Ahilyadevi Holkar's restoration as part of a Shravan 2026 heritage campaign. CM Fadnavis Spotlights Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga in Shravan Campaign 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/fadnavis-greets-maharashtra-on-nagpanchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:35:57+05:30 CM Fadnavis extends Nagpanchami greetings to Maharashtra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_fadnavis_extends_nagpanchami_greetings_to_maharashtra_35794984_8e12_418a_9180_b00d7154109a_6cdab1a94c.jpeg Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wished citizens on Nagpanchami, the Shravan festival of snake worship, on 17 August 2026. CM Fadnavis extends Nagpanchami greetings to Maharashtra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tnau-1100-agri-seats-vacant-counselling-aug-24 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:34:10+05:30 TNAU: Over 1,100 seats vacant in TN agri courses; counselling from August 24 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_over_1100_seats_remain_vacant_in_tn_agricultural_courses_counselling_from_august_24_banner_ab9f9bee_55a2_4f11_9dbf_6739aad5595e_d71e0cd846.jpeg Over 1,112 seats vacant in Tamil Nadu agricultural courses after initial counselling rounds. TNAU schedules fresh counselling from August 24–27 to fill remaining seats. TNAU: Over 1,100 seats vacant in TN agri courses; counselling from August 24 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-temple-stampede-kills-7-on-sawan-monday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:29:34+05:30 Ashok Dham temple stampede kills 7 in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Sawan Monday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_seven_killed_in_stampede_in_ashok_dham_temple_in_bihars_lakhisarai_banner_fc84ac56_fe33_42ca_8998_c3d32186d9eb_f042c2ac6a.jpeg Seven killed, 12+ injured in a stampede outside Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar on 17 August during Sawan Monday Jalabhishek rituals. Ashok Dham temple stampede kills 7 in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Sawan Monday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/kashmera-shah-disillusioned-amid-govinda-spat Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:16:30+05:30 Kashmera Shah feels 'disillusioned' as Govinda-Sunita spat grips Bollywood https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_kashmera_shah_says_she_feels_delusional_as_marriages_break_people_cheat_amid_govinda_sunita_spat_banner_f558f825_9a9b_4805_b3d0_c310238780db_2ec80a4cbf.jpeg Kashmera Shah posts on 'disillusioning' marriages and cheating amid the Govinda-Sunita Ahuja public spat. The actress questioned whether true love still exists. Kashmera Shah feels 'disillusioned' as Govinda-Sunita spat grips Bollywood 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/shekhawat-releases-kumhar-samaj-directory Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:12:50+05:30 Shekhawat releases Kumhar Prajapati Samaj directory at community event https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_shekhawat_releases_kumhar_prajapati_samaj_directory_at_community_event_c77c77af_4e50_4a47_a2eb_387c79f0e10b_33683ccf28.jpeg Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat released a Kumhar Prajapati Samaj officers directory at a community event on August 17, 2026. Shekhawat releases Kumhar Prajapati Samaj directory at community event 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajnath-pays-tribute-madanlal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:04:31+05:30 Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Madanlal Dhingra on martyrdom anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_rajnath_singh_pays_tribute_to_madanlal_dhingra_on_martyrdom_anniversary_1b16148e_eaf4_4dc5_a305_4f247e98f302_816520e426.jpeg Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to revolutionary Madanlal Dhingra on his martyrdom anniversary, 17 August, honouring his fearless sacrifice against British rule. Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Madanlal Dhingra on martyrdom anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/rajnath-singh-marks-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:03:31+05:30 Rajnath Singh greets nation on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rajnath_singh_greets_nation_on_nag_panchami_39dc194a_dd19_4ca8_a9fc_1d94d8291f21_436c479dcd.jpeg Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wished the nation on Nag Panchami, linking the Hindu festival to nature conservation and ecological balance. Rajnath Singh greets nation on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indias-defence-secretary-lands-in-yerevan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:01:19+05:30 Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visits Yerevan to deepen India-Armenia ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_defence_secretary_rajesh_kumar_singh_arrives_in_armenia_to_advance_bilateral_defence_cooperation_banner_4e5c2e91_55c8_4dae_b409_ccb890b75821_e8a4d3ebb9.jpeg Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrives in Yerevan on 17 August for a two-day visit to advance India-Armenia defence and strategic cooperation, building on high-level exchanges from April 2025. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visits Yerevan to deepen India-Armenia ties 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tn-cmo-marks-100-days-of-vijay-govt Nation Press en 2026-08-17T08:00:48+05:30 Tamil Nadu CMO Marks 100 Days of the Vijay Government https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tamil_nadu_cmo_marks_100_days_of_the_vijay_government_9ed5e7cb_8360_488a_b41c_1819c2f5c9af_ee86442101.jpeg The Tamil Nadu CMO marked 100 days of the Joseph Vijay-led government on 17 August 2026, calling it 'A Government for Generations' in a pinned bilingual post. Tamil Nadu CMO Marks 100 Days of the Vijay Government 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-honours-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:59:05+05:30 Punjab CM Mann pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_cm_mann_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_609077a9_d558_4862_8ef6_1578db3cce13_b82d78240e.jpeg Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann's office paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 117th martyrdom anniversary, 17 August. Punjab CM Mann pays tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-pays-tribute-to-shaheed-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:57:59+05:30 Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_punjab_cm_bhagwant_mann_pays_tribute_to_shaheed_madan_lal_dhingra_ec309ae4_127f_4c84_98ad_8d439ef9b4b4_0cf77b1a0b.jpeg Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's office paid tribute to revolutionary Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra on his martyrdom anniversary, 17 August. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/karnataka-cmo-greets-nagara-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:54:31+05:30 Karnataka CM's Office greets Nagara Panchami, flags ecology link https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_karnataka_cms_office_greets_nagara_panchami_flags_ecology_link_75638eb2_8ee1_407c_9cbb_105549cc1d90_5268dadae5.jpeg Karnataka's CMO marked Nagara Panchami 2026 with a Kannada message linking snake worship to biodiversity, sacred-grove protection, and farmer welfare. Karnataka CM's Office greets Nagara Panchami, flags ecology link 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-dhami-greets-uttarakhand-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:49:44+05:30 CM Dhami extends Nag Panchami greetings to Uttarakhand https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_dhami_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_uttarakhand_75d5607b_1535_4a17_86c8_de02f058007b_e304903c64.jpeg Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami wished residents on Nag Panchami, calling the festival a symbol of Sanatan culture and reverence for nature. CM Dhami extends Nag Panchami greetings to Uttarakhand 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-bhajan-lal-wishes-governor-bagde Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:47:10+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_wishes_rajasthan_governor_haribhau_bagde_on_birthday_bc314134_1df1_4142_9f40_0ef9b9507464_64064df5a3.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma wished Governor Haribhau Bagde on his birthday, praising his constitutional commitment and administrative experience. CM Bhajan Lal Wishes Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde on Birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-saini-honours-pandit-jasraj-legacy Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:43:06+05:30 CM Saini pays tribute to Pandit Jasraj on death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_pays_tribute_to_pandit_jasraj_on_death_anniversary_82322426_0b8e_418e_972d_241f5362d2b4_2c0e205493.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj on his death anniversary, honouring the Mewati gharana maestro's global classical music legacy. CM Saini pays tribute to Pandit Jasraj on death anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/big-bs-headphone-hack-for-late-night-matches Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:41:05+05:30 Amitabh Bachchan watches late-night matches with headphones to spare Jaya https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_amitabh_bachchan_reveals_he_watches_late_night_matches_with_headphones_to_avoid_disturbing_jaya_bachchan_banner_9f368bfa_f3fb_4f68_9392_ef8a6a8749a6_4b0f91e365.jpeg Amitabh Bachchan reveals on KBC that he and Abhishek use a separate TV and headphones to watch late-night matches without waking Jaya Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan watches late-night matches with headphones to spare Jaya 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrat-choudhary-nag-panchami-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:40:44+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary Extends Nag Panchami Wishes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_extends_nag_panchami_wishes_2ce12516_ce80_4363_8ac5_a4be11e7c005_10cbdf3fbb.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary extended Nag Panchami greetings on August 17, praying for peace and prosperity for all families under the blessings of Nag Devata. CM Samrat Choudhary Extends Nag Panchami Wishes 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-hikes-fps-margins-launches-pds-tool Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:35:02+05:30 CM Yogi Hikes Fair Price Shop Margins, Launches PDS Feedback Tool https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_yogi_hikes_fair_price_shop_margins_launches_pds_feedback_tool_d55107f5_0d7f_4846_851a_81c90d03fba4_1ef03e1b4e.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath announced a commission hike for over 78,000 UP fair price dealers from ₹90 to ₹125 per quintal and launched an e-POS feedback system for the PDS. CM Yogi Hikes Fair Price Shop Margins, Launches PDS Feedback Tool 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-closes-up-har-ghar-tiranga-drive Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:33:35+05:30 CM Yogi Marks Conclusion of UP's Har Ghar Tiranga Drive https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_cm_yogi_marks_conclusion_of_ups_har_ghar_tiranga_drive_8acd0d4b_3d32_4bb5_b262_6389c78bc38d_65fbcd9539.jpeg CM Yogi Adityanath declared the conclusion of UP's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on 17 August 2026, citing participation across five crore households and urging youth to embrace yoga and nation-building. CM Yogi Marks Conclusion of UP's Har Ghar Tiranga Drive 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yogi-greets-up-on-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:32:02+05:30 CM Yogi extends Nag Panchami greetings to UP residents https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_yogi_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_up_residents_f534782b_c474_44cf_9095_07d2bf41c445_89caf7f5bb.jpeg UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August, praying for Lord Shiva's blessings of peace and prosperity for all UP residents. CM Yogi extends Nag Panchami greetings to UP residents 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/lakhs-at-shiva-temples-on-sawans-3rd-monday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:18:52+05:30 Sawan Third Monday: Lakhs throng Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_third_monday_of_sawan_lakhs_of_devotees_throng_shiva_temples_across_india_banner_2faa8696_b67c_4def_b589_5afb93d0a6d6_8393637509.jpeg On Sawan's third Monday coinciding with Nag Panchami, lakhs of devotees thronged Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and Nageshwar Nath temples on 17 August amid heavy security. Sawan Third Monday: Lakhs throng Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jaishankar-greets-gabon-independence-day Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:04:27+05:30 Jaishankar greets Gabon FM on Independence Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jaishankar_greets_gabon_fm_on_independence_day_d0315dc9_8f8d_415e_8792_f37a6a5e76de_24ed6d238c.jpeg Dr. S. Jaishankar greeted Gabon's FM Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbénény and the Gabonese people on their 66th Independence Day, pledging to strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar greets Gabon FM on Independence Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/jaishankar-greets-indonesia-eyes-deeper-ties Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:03:12+05:30 Jaishankar greets Indonesia on Independence Day, backs deeper ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_jaishankar_greets_indonesia_on_independence_day_backs_deeper_ties_25247664_b78b_4b36_ab9a_3f7a9fbc03be_5eb8a40345.jpeg EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar greeted Indonesia on its Independence Day and reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Jaishankar greets Indonesia on Independence Day, backs deeper ties 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cmo-uttarakhand-greets-ghee-sankranti Nation Press en 2026-08-17T07:01:05+05:30 Uttarakhand CMO Wishes Ghee Sankranti to Devbhoomi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_uttarakhand_cmo_wishes_ghee_sankranti_to_devbhoomi_b7af6818_1972_4bd9_8cc4_520d051a6833_c06210c14e.jpeg The Chief Minister's Office of Uttarakhand extended wishes on Ghee Sankranti (Ghiyu Tyar), the Himalayan state's traditional Bhadrapada folk festival, on 17 August 2026. Uttarakhand CMO Wishes Ghee Sankranti to Devbhoomi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/trump-orders-cuts-to-us-south-korea-war-drills Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:58:02+05:30 Trump orders Pentagon to cut US-South Korea military drills ahead of Ulchi Freedom Shield https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_trump_says_he_instructed_pentagon_chief_to_substantially_reduce_south_korea_us_military_drills_banner_83dc2a5c_11b7_4cd9_957d_9fba2fb45578_d8e646988f.jpeg Trump orders Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce US-South Korea joint military drills, calling them costly and hostile to North Korea, ahead of Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises starting 17 August. Trump orders Pentagon to cut US-South Korea military drills ahead of Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sharma-greets-rajasthan-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:50:35+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Sharma wishes Rajasthan on Nag Panchami https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_sharma_wishes_rajasthan_on_nag_panchami_6ddfb1a6_781c_4308_9899_5031d71c601c_b894dadf56.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma extended Nag Panchami greetings to all state residents on 17 August 2026 via a social media post. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma wishes Rajasthan on Nag Panchami 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-sharma-shravan-somvar-greetings Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:49:51+05:30 CM Bhajan Lal Sharma greets Rajasthan on third Shravan Somvar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_bhajan_lal_sharma_greets_rajasthan_on_third_shravan_somvar_28dd7275_685b_414c_939f_3e01d422c5a8_ac76886dbc.jpeg Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma extended greetings to state residents on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month, praying for peace and prosperity. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma greets Rajasthan on third Shravan Somvar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kishor-sworn-in-as-bihar-mla-after-bankipur-win Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:47:12+05:30 Prashant Kishor takes oath as MLA after Bankipur bypoll upset https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_prashant_kishor_to_take_oath_as_mla_today_after_bankipur_victory_banner_e2d0e784_6840_4504_aca4_d7bf95293878_3fbde72cd0.jpeg Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bihar MLA on 17 August after winning the Bankipur bypoll by 19,324 votes, ending BJP's hold on the seat since 1995. Prashant Kishor takes oath as MLA after Bankipur bypoll upset 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-salutes-martyr-madan-lal-dhingra Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:45:35+05:30 CM Saini Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_saini_pays_tribute_to_martyr_madan_lal_dhingra_301d7c38_edaa_4e29_b887_c718910fb091_efeec02414.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on his 116th martyrdom anniversary, 17 August. CM Saini Pays Tribute to Martyr Madan Lal Dhingra 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/saini-wishes-haryana-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:44:31+05:30 CM Nayab Saini Greets Haryana on Nag Panchami 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_nayab_saini_greets_haryana_on_nag_panchami_2026_6659ae62_9804_4cd0_97f4_923e3537e3c2_2e1b8e806a.jpeg Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini greeted residents on Nag Panchami and the third Monday of Shravan, invoking a Sanskrit mantra and praying for peace and prosperity. CM Nayab Saini Greets Haryana on Nag Panchami 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-rekha-gupta-greets-nation-nag-panchami Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:42:52+05:30 CM Rekha Gupta Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Nation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_rekha_gupta_extends_nag_panchami_greetings_to_nation_f887993e_7c8e_4274_aa55_f9a37e180e39_e246744c7d.jpeg Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extended Nag Panchami greetings on 17 August 2026, calling the Shravana festival a message of nature, faith, and balance. CM Rekha Gupta Extends Nag Panchami Greetings to Nation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-samrats-shravan-somwar-wishes Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:41:07+05:30 CM Samrat Choudhary greets Bihar on third Shravan Somwar https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_samrat_choudhary_greets_bihar_on_third_shravan_somwar_cbfee910_1181_4273_97a9_763a14a2bac4_387679d69d.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary extended Shravan Somwar greetings on August 17, wishing devotees peace, prosperity, and happiness with a 'Har Har Mahadev' salute. CM Samrat Choudhary greets Bihar on third Shravan Somwar 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/antimatter-rivals-coreweave-with-chinese-ai Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:30:13+05:30 Antimatter bets on Chinese open-weight AI to challenge CoreWeave https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hong_kong_firm_bets_on_chinese_open_weight_models_to_rival_coreweave_9fd87f93_af0e_4ce8_b1a2_19053202a791_6ac40b4d69.jpeg Antimatter, Hong Kong neo-cloud startup, bets on Chinese open-weight AI models to rival CoreWeave, targeting Middle East and Europe demand. Antimatter bets on Chinese open-weight AI to challenge CoreWeave 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/iran-hails-us-peace-mou-as-deadline-looms Nation Press en 2026-08-17T06:28:28+05:30 Iran-US peace MoU reached with 'dignity and power', says President Pezeshkian https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_irans_president_says_peace_mou_with_us_advanced_with_dignity_power_banner_76608163_2f58_4b39_8407_57cbe704e18f_0689484086.jpeg Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran signed the US peace MoU with 'dignity and power'. The 60-day negotiation window expires Monday amid fresh escalation. Iran-US peace MoU reached with 'dignity and power', says President Pezeshkian 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/cm-yadav-mahakaleshwar-bhasma-aarti Nation Press en 2026-08-17T05:14:26+05:30 CM Mohan Yadav Attends Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti Darshan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_attends_mahakaleshwar_bhasma_aarti_darshan_0f803aa3_2006_4716_81b1_85af6458f7ca_5d300e6077.jpeg MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav attended the sacred Bhasma Aarti Shringar Darshan at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain on 17 August 2026. CM Mohan Yadav Attends Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti Darshan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ujjain-rare-nagchandreshwar-doors-open Nation Press en 2026-08-17T05:13:26+05:30 CM Mohan Yadav hails once-a-year Nagchandreshwar darshan in Ujjain https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_cm_mohan_yadav_hails_once_a_year_nagchandreshwar_darshan_in_ujjain_e4f68914_06b8_4b97_8530_666e4e5d874c_833350a60e.jpeg MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav marked Nag Panchami as the Nagchandreshwar Mahadev shrine atop Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple opened for its sole annual darshan. CM Mohan Yadav hails once-a-year Nagchandreshwar darshan in Ujjain 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/white-house-fights-for-voter-id Nation Press en 2026-08-17T05:06:17+05:30 White House Pushes Voter ID to 'Save America's Elections' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_white_house_pushes_voter_id_to_save_americas_elections_1a6c48d7_f9f3_4595_977b_af5d8891ae68_12de1dfdce.jpeg The White House called on Americans to 'Fight for VOTER ID and Save America's elections' in a post on August 16, 2026, reigniting the long-running partisan debate over ballot security. White House Pushes Voter ID to 'Save America's Elections' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/rail-line-and-kaladan-project-to-transform-mizoram Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:46:30+05:30 Bairabi-Sairang rail line and Kaladan project to transform Mizoram: Governor V.K. Singh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bairabi_sairang_rail_line_kaladan_project_can_transform_mizoram_guv_banner_bfa507d5_dc23_416f_a5f2_e3a920ddbe26_c05779842e.jpeg Mizoram Governor V.K. Singh calls the Bairabi-Sairang rail line and Kaladan project game-changers, urging the state to prepare for a new era of connectivity and trade. Bairabi-Sairang rail line and Kaladan project to transform Mizoram: Governor V.K. Singh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bjp-begusarai-protest-over-vande-mataram-row Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:31:09+05:30 Vande Mataram row: BJP protests in Begusarai; Giriraj Singh targets Rahul Gandhi https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bjp_workers_protest_in_begusarai_over_vande_mataram_row_giriraj_singh_slams_rahul_gandhi_banner_cb161bae_d87a_4329_b74d_8d2ee5e91e38_c50368ecad.jpeg BJP workers protest in Begusarai over the 'Vande Mataram' row on 17 August, led by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of disrespecting the national song. Vande Mataram row: BJP protests in Begusarai; Giriraj Singh targets Rahul Gandhi 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/16-held-in-gujarat-gambling-den-raid Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:23:34+05:30 Gujarat Police raid Mehsana gambling den: 16 arrested, 35 wanted https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_16_held_35_wanted_after_gujarat_police_raid_gambling_den_in_mehsana_banner_a8a9a0bf_34f5_4e3b_b747_55ace9995b6f_00d2a31161.jpeg Gujarat Police's SMC arrested 16 people and declared 35 wanted after raiding an alleged gambling den at Jilani Farm in Mehsana. Seized assets worth ₹39 lakh. Gujarat Police raid Mehsana gambling den: 16 arrested, 35 wanted 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-cleveland-little-italy-feast Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:23:08+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy at Cleveland's Little Italy Feast of the Assumption https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_vivek_ramaswamy_at_clevelands_little_italy_feast_of_the_assumption_67085655_2782_4b99_8cd4_6260cae3b06c_7bc45ee4f3.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy visited Cleveland's Little Italy Feast of the Assumption, calling the decades-old Italian-American festival a reminder of what makes America great. Vivek Ramaswamy at Cleveland's Little Italy Feast of the Assumption 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-praises-anti-socialist-great-america-man Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:21:49+05:30 Ramaswamy Backs Mystery Figure as Emblem of Anti-Socialist America https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ramaswamy_backs_mystery_figure_as_emblem_of_anti_socialist_america_70d778df_4f45_4323_96ba_8bbd2d6dd589_abcb821c4f.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy praised an unnamed man as a symbol of anti-socialist American values in a cryptic August 17 post on X. Ramaswamy Backs Mystery Figure as Emblem of Anti-Socialist America 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ramaswamy-three-day-one-ohio-goals Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:20:48+05:30 Vivek Ramaswamy Sets Three Day-One Priorities for Ohio https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_modi_vivek_ramaswamy_sets_three_day_one_priorities_for_ohio_2935e1e8_a942_4bb5_ba5e_1336b95886ad_70b7adbcc0.jpeg Vivek Ramaswamy outlines three Day 1 Ohio priorities: property tax relief, data centre legislation, and Medicaid fraud prosecution to return billions to residents. Vivek Ramaswamy Sets Three Day-One Priorities for Ohio 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/punjab-shifts-12-ips-officers-in-police-shake-up Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:16:58+05:30 Punjab reshuffles 12 IPS officers in major police overhaul https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_punjab_transfers_12_ips_officers_in_major_police_reshuffle_banner_bd2108ac_2c2f_45e0_97a0_0e3ba39759c9_ccee697083.jpeg Punjab transfers 12 IPS officers on 17 August in a state-wide police reshuffle, filling vacant posts across Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and SAS Nagar. Punjab reshuffles 12 IPS officers in major police overhaul 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/ac-train-extended-to-bangaon-border-town Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:11:23+05:30 AC EMU local train extended to Bangaon on India-Bangladesh border from August 20 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_air_conditioned_suburban_train_services_to_be_extended_to_bangaon_on_india_bangladesh_border_banner_f8d173ce_d09c_482f_9d2e_46e432aacf60_2b92d32a1b.jpeg Eastern Railway extends AC EMU local train service to Bangaon on India-Bangladesh border from 20 August, covering the 79-km Sealdah–Bangaon corridor six days a week. AC EMU local train extended to Bangaon on India-Bangladesh border from August 20 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/assam-floods-indian-rupee150-crore-relief-out-more-by-monday Nation Press en 2026-08-17T04:02:09+05:30 Assam floods: ₹150 crore interim relief disbursed, CM Sarma orders full payout by Monday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_flood_rs_150_crore_interim_relief_disbursed_says_cm_sarma_banner_14472c47_94bd_4503_90de_94deb417db80_f945b8f777.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says ₹150 crore disbursed as interim flood relief; remaining claims to be cleared by Monday, 793 schools under repair. Assam floods: ₹150 crore interim relief disbursed, CM Sarma orders full payout by Monday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/assam-eyes-10000-mw-in-indian-rupee1-lakh-crore-power-push Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:54:46+05:30 Assam power sector eyes 10,000 MW, ₹1 lakh crore investment under CM Sarma https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_assam_eyes_10000_mw_electricity_generation_30k_jobs_cm_sarma_banner_fa4f4900_2f40_4aa5_88d6_06c5bdbf3aa1_e39865b1c9.jpeg Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma targets 10,000 MW power generation and 30,000 jobs via ₹1 lakh crore investment in the state's power sector under Advantage Assam 2.0. Assam power sector eyes 10,000 MW, ₹1 lakh crore investment under CM Sarma 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/somy-ali-first-co-star-to-back-govinda Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:50:06+05:30 Somy Ali backs Govinda amid wife Sunita Ahuja's public attacks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_somy_ali_is_the_1st_co_star_to_come_out_in_govindas_support_amid_his_ongoing_public_spat_with_wife_sunita_banner_61185aff_4ce6_4fcb_846a_ba26159a13b1_ea4518ad2b.jpeg Somy Ali becomes first Govinda co-star to publicly support him as wife Sunita Ahuja's attacks over his film with actress Komal intensify. Somy Ali backs Govinda amid wife Sunita Ahuja's public attacks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/9-insurgents-held-ak-47-seized-in-manipur-ops Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:47:20+05:30 Manipur crackdown: 9 insurgents held, AK-47 and LMG seized in joint ops https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nine_cadres_of_banned_insurgent_outfits_arrested_in_joint_operations_in_manipur_banner_f06470f4_7bb2_479b_bfea_0728860aafc3_187ea92329.jpeg Nine cadres of banned outfits PLA, UPPK, and UKNA arrested in Manipur joint ops on 17 August. AK-47, LMG, explosives seized; extortion networks dismantled. Manipur crackdown: 9 insurgents held, AK-47 and LMG seized in joint ops 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/mp-cop-kills-one-in-village-land-dispute Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:41:21+05:30 MP cop fires in land row, kills one in Bilalkhedi village https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mp_asi_opens_fire_in_land_dispute_one_dead_two_injured_banner_c3fbd446_194b_49f7_9d2f_38b845769bc3_2f6df9e910.jpeg MP cop ASI Dilip Prajapati allegedly shot dead one person and injured two in Bilalkhedi village, Rajgarh, during a land dispute on 17 August. Detained while fleeing. MP cop fires in land row, kills one in Bilalkhedi village 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bullion-trader-wife-die-in-mp-highway-crash Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:34:56+05:30 Bullion trader Gopal Das Soni, wife killed in Ujjain-Indore highway crash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bullion_trader_wife_killed_in_mp_road_accident_banner_a6f3893d_32e4_4396_9ab5_37637624e392_df13380f05.jpeg Bullion trader Gopal Das Soni, 53, and wife Rekhabai were killed in a road accident near Panth Piplai on the Ujjain-Indore highway on 17 August. A young girl travelling with them is hospitalised in Indore. Bullion trader Gopal Das Soni, wife killed in Ujjain-Indore highway crash 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/v-p-honours-la-ganesan-launches-ala-ila-trust Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:16:40+05:30 V-P Radhakrishnan inaugurates Ala. Ila Trust, honours La. Ganesan's legacy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_v_p_radhakrishnan_honours_former_nagaland_guv_la_ganesans_legacy_inaugurates_memorial_trust_banner_0fc3e225_d05f_4e2d_9e85_fa4d72e43ef8_244f143b75.jpeg Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Ala. Ila Trust in Chennai on 17 August, honouring former Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan on the first anniversary of his death. V-P Radhakrishnan inaugurates Ala. Ila Trust, honours La. Ganesan's legacy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/manisha-koiralas-parents-host-birthday-bash Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:11:52+05:30 Manisha Koirala celebrates birthday with parent-organised bash https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_manisha_koirala_rings_in_birthday_as_parents_throw_special_bash_for_her_banner_102ababd_4f31_456c_85ab_50b4f835c695_293386df3e.jpeg Manisha Koirala celebrated her birthday with a parent-organised bash, surrounded by close friends and family. Friend Sarosh Pradhan shared glimpses from the intimate celebration on Instagram. Manisha Koirala celebrates birthday with parent-organised bash 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/revanth-reddy-ktr-drove-out-kavitha-for-property Nation Press en 2026-08-17T03:08:04+05:30 KTR drove out sister Kavitha over property, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ktr_drove_out_sister_for_property_cm_revanth_reddy_banner_ed236d1b_a0fb_48d1_8ee6_86fde2870d69_f41e293079.jpeg Telangana CM Revanth Reddy alleges KTR expelled sister Kavitha from home over property dispute, targeting BRS at a Mulugu public meeting on Sunday. KTR drove out sister Kavitha over property, alleges Telangana CM Revanth Reddy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/telangana-to-fill-vacancies-every-6-months-cm Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:59:17+05:30 Telangana to fill govt vacancies every 6 months, says CM Revanth Reddy https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_telangana_to_fill_government_vacancies_every_six_months_says_revanth_reddy_banner_765c2d8a_d0d6_4ed1_a88b_721c91aba317_38dde685cf.jpeg Telangana CM Revanth Reddy pledges to fill govt vacancies every 6 months, cites 72,000 jobs filled and ₹90,000 crore paid to farmers in 32 months. Telangana to fill govt vacancies every 6 months, says CM Revanth Reddy 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/all/khers-40-year-bond-with-david-dhawan-turns-75 Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:56:43+05:30 David Dhawan turns 75: Anupam Kher recalls 40-year bond from Saaransh to stardom https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anupam_kher_reflects_on_his_journey_with_david_dhawan_on_filmmakers_75th_birthday_banner_de5a0bbc_99c3_421f_8f5e_4d0819952775_0273cc2c93.jpeg Anupam Kher wishes David Dhawan on his 75th birthday, recalling their 40-year friendship from Saaransh to 10-12 films together. Read Kher's heartfelt tribute. David Dhawan turns 75: Anupam Kher recalls 40-year bond from Saaransh to stardom 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/howrah-station-honours-sahayaks-in-welfare-event Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:48:52+05:30 Howrah station honours sahayaks with welfare event on 17 August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_special_event_organised_at_howrah_station_to_recognise_role_of_sahayaks_banner_8c5e1b8c_0920_4cd1_b59d_ac878d47d1a2_b60204f6dd.jpeg Howrah Division of Eastern Railway honoured registered porters (sahayaks) at Howrah station on 17 August with shoes, food, and a formal recognition event. Howrah station honours sahayaks with welfare event on 17 August 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ssb-nabs-2-nepalese-with-gold-at-nepal-border Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:42:17+05:30 SSB nabs 2 Nepalese nationals with undeclared gold, silver at India-Nepal border https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_nepalese_citizens_held_with_gold_and_silver_by_ssb_along_border_with_india_banner_bd67214a_833b_44a6_9098_1749bee96fed_17c39bfab5.jpeg SSB's 41st Battalion detained two Nepalese nationals with undeclared gold bars, ornaments, and silver near Panitanki, Siliguri. Items handed to Customs under the Customs Act, 1962. SSB nabs 2 Nepalese nationals with undeclared gold, silver at India-Nepal border 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwi-slams-bihar-liquor-ban-paper-leaks Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:33:05+05:30 Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar liquor ban as 'complete failure', targets govt on paper leaks https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tejashwi_yadav_calls_bihars_liquor_ban_complete_failure_attacks_govt_over_paper_leaks_banner_ffc0ffb5_6ee5_44f6_9019_5462dcca4a2b_2334ce999d.jpeg Tejashwi Yadav calls Bihar's 10-year liquor ban a 'complete failure' at Patna Airport, attacks govt on paper leaks, Siwan AK-47 case, and BJP's job promises. Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar liquor ban as 'complete failure', targets govt on paper leaks 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/indian-rupee1419-crore-sanctioned-for-qadian-beas-rail-line Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:14:19+05:30 Qadian–Beas railway line gets ₹1,419 crore sanction, a milestone for Punjab's Majha region https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rs_1419_crore_sanction_for_qadianbeas_railway_line_a_major_milestone_for_punjab_ravneet_singh_bittu_banner_a88fcc21_96c4_4921_ab7c_19c570479dbe_3f4c8ea16a.jpeg Railway Board sanctions ₹1,419.05 crore for the 39.68-km Qadian–Beas broad-gauge line in Punjab, reviving a project first conceived in 1928. BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu calls it a historic milestone for the Majha region. Qadian–Beas railway line gets ₹1,419 crore sanction, a milestone for Punjab's Majha region 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/kerala-couples-indian-rupee2887-lakh-gold-seized-in-ahmedabad Nation Press en 2026-08-17T02:04:46+05:30 Gold worth ₹28.87 lakh seized from Kerala couple at Ahmedabad airport https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kerala_couple_held_at_ahmedabad_airport_with_gold_jewellery_worth_rs_28_87_lakh_banner_8e477b5c_1a7a_4c0e_a267_a911d9c92558_30e2da5a03.jpeg Ahmedabad Customs seized 219.43 grams of gold jewellery worth ₹28.87 lakh from a Kerala woman at SVPIA on 17 August. Husband's bag held undeclared goods worth ₹3.50 lakh. Gold worth ₹28.87 lakh seized from Kerala couple at Ahmedabad airport 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/ro-khanna-maps-his-2028-white-house-vision Nation Press en 2026-08-17T01:58:02+05:30 Ro Khanna outlines 2028 White House vision on economic patriotism https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ro_khanna_sketches_2028_white_house_vision_banner_4e304988_c06a_4d63_91fa_8c9e348d47c7_a23cf67ec5.jpeg Congressman Ro Khanna outlines '2028 Presidential vision' centred on economic patriotism, reindustrialisation, Medicare for All, and AI regulation beyond Silicon Valley. Ro Khanna outlines 2028 White House vision on economic patriotism 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/beshear-calls-to-scrap-electoral-college Nation Press en 2026-08-17T01:52:58+05:30 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls to abolish Electoral College https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_kentucky_governor_calls_for_end_to_electoral_college_banner_50df39cf_1459_463b_ad73_adc38405233d_2bc48c02e1.jpeg Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls to abolish the US Electoral College, backing direct presidential elections and a sweeping package of constitutional reforms ahead of a possible 2028 run. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear calls to abolish Electoral College 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/gallego-trump-had-no-iran-war-plan Nation Press en 2026-08-17T01:48:13+05:30 Trump had no Iran war plan, says Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_trump_had_no_plan_for_iran_war_democratic_senator_banner_97b9ec45_0bb5_4d78_bad7_48ae54026fcc_f624ead764.jpeg Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego says Trump entered the Iran war with no plan, exit strategy, or defined mission, as USS Abraham Lincoln sailors log 268 days at sea. Trump had no Iran war plan, says Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/mullen-uss-lincolns-268-day-deployment-risks-readiness Nation Press en 2026-08-17T01:42:59+05:30 Admiral Mullen warns USS Lincoln's 268-day deployment is breaking readiness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_former_us_jcs_chairman_warns_long_deployments_hurt_readiness_banner_26930069_4d35_4485_9daa_54cb93ade50e_ecf004eef5.jpeg Admiral Mike Mullen warns USS Abraham Lincoln's 268-day Iran war deployment is eroding US Navy readiness, with 5,000 crew members going 200+ days without a port call. Admiral Mullen warns USS Lincoln's 268-day deployment is breaking readiness 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/blanche-rejects-doj-independence-pledge Nation Press en 2026-08-17T01:36:32+05:30 Todd Blanche rejects DOJ independence pledge in NBC interview https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_trumps_ag_rejects_independence_pledge_banner_bcbdfd83_2368_4a31_a215_b2566159b329_1e116851e6.jpeg US AG Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from the White House in NBC interview, saying such a commitment would block Trump’s lawful enforcement priorities. Todd Blanche rejects DOJ independence pledge in NBC interview 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/indias-i-day-marked-in-israel-with-1000-at-jaffa Nation Press en 2026-08-17T00:37:32+05:30 India's 80th Independence Day celebrated in Israel; 1,000 gather at Jaffa church https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_around_1000_people_gather_at_church_in_israel_to_celebrate_indias_independence_day_banner_108c65fe_d000_45e5_b014_2b92f5712eb4_3b4279725e.jpeg Around 1,000 people gathered at St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa as India's Ambassador J.P. Singh led Israel-based Independence Day celebrations marking India's 80th year. India's 80th Independence Day celebrated in Israel; 1,000 gather at Jaffa church 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/200-students-tour-ins-imphal-in-muscat Nation Press en 2026-08-17T00:26:36+05:30 INS Imphal at Muscat: 200+ students tour India's warship on 80th Independence Day https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_over_200_students_visit_indian_warship_in_oman_banner_dd14eac8_f314_42bc_84ec_73670632a662_9503b1e38f.jpeg Over 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited INS Imphal at Sultan Qaboos Port on 17 August, as part of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations in Oman. INS Imphal at Muscat: 200+ students tour India's warship on 80th Independence Day 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/india-outlines-brics-2026-agenda-at-cairo-meet Nation Press en 2026-08-17T00:20:09+05:30 India's BRICS 2026 Chairship priorities outlined at Cairo conference https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_mea_secretary_highlights_priorities_of_indias_chairship_at_brics_conference_banner_48c55f81_ac46_4e5c_a334_0292c863bb07_4c822840ed.jpeg India's BRICS 2026 Chairship priorities were outlined by MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo on 17 August. India's BRICS 2026 Chairship priorities outlined at Cairo conference 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/nscn-im-vows-to-resist-naga-border-fencing Nation Press en 2026-08-17T00:10:55+05:30 NSCN-IM rejects India-Myanmar border fencing, vows to resist ₹31,000 crore plan https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/images/nation-press.webp NSCN-IM opposes India-Myanmar border fencing through Naga homeland, calls FMR scrapping 'anti-Naga' and vows to resist the Centre's ₹31,000 crore fencing plan. NSCN-IM rejects India-Myanmar border fencing, vows to resist ₹31,000 crore plan 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/bjp-visits-sukhbir-badal-after-kirpan-attack Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:58:05+05:30 Sukhbir Badal kirpan attack: BJP leaders visit SAD chief, demand NIA probe https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_leaders_visit_injured_sukhbir_badal_wish_speedy_recovery_banner_7b8a4281_8d7b_484c_be9b_39d7318894c1_8b616f475d.jpeg BJP leaders visit Sukhbir Singh Badal after kirpan attack in Nanded; Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands NIA probe. SAD chief needed 150 stitches on each side of right arm. Sukhbir Badal kirpan attack: BJP leaders visit SAD chief, demand NIA probe 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/yajas-86-fires-warriors-to-21-run-dpl-win Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:51:11+05:30 DPL 2026: Yajas Sharma's 86 off 36 balls powers Outer Delhi Warriors past Purani Dilli 6 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_yajas_sharmas_86_late_blitz_help_outer_delhi_warriors_defeat_purani_dilli_6_banner_05a18335_34d4_4629_b155_c5e0e13db443_fad12d7678.jpeg Yajas Sharma's 86 off 36 balls and Aman Chaudhary's 4/38 powered Outer Delhi Warriors to a 21-run win over Purani Dilli 6 in DPL 2026 on Sunday. DPL 2026: Yajas Sharma's 86 off 36 balls powers Outer Delhi Warriors past Purani Dilli 6 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/annamalai-tvk-ministers-seek-tender-cuts Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:47:08+05:30 Annamalai alleges TN ministers seek 2-4%25 cuts in govt tenders, claims audio proof https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_annamalai_alleges_tn_ministers_sought_cuts_in_govt_tenders_claims_to_have_audio_proof_banner_d15ff42c_ab07_4bec_9d9b_09316cf2725a_cd05ec5614.jpeg Annamalai alleges TVK ministers demand 2-4%25 commission in govt tenders, claims audio proof. Urges CM Vijay to act before the practice becomes entrenched. Annamalai alleges TN ministers seek 2-4%25 cuts in govt tenders, claims audio proof 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/rg-kar-hospital-death-sparks-negligence-row Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:22:48+05:30 RG Kar Hospital death: Family alleges medical negligence in Kolkata https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_youths_family_alleges_medical_negligence_at_kolkatas_rg_kar_hospital_after_death_banner_294df246_bcda_433d_b6ab_f4aaa52e8e50_6829a85c03.jpeg Pritam Roy, a Howrah youth, died at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata on 16 August after a road accident. His family alleges medical negligence; the hospital says it is investigating. RG Kar Hospital death: Family alleges medical negligence in Kolkata 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/barpeta-braves-beat-nagaon-by-14-runs-in-apl Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:20:37+05:30 APL 2025: Denish Das, Dihingia steer Barpeta Braves to 14-run VJD win vs Nagaon https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_apl_denish_das_saurav_dihingia_guide_barpeta_braves_to_14_run_vjd_win_over_nagaon_rangers_banner_64f8ea02_d061_460c_9611_3ffa84328b59_68ace67e6f.jpeg Barpeta Braves beat Nagaon Rangers by 14 runs via VJD Method in the APL on 16 August in Guwahati. Denish Das (46*) and Dihingia (40*) steered the chase; Nagaon, Tezpur Titans, Jorhat Stallions eliminated. APL 2025: Denish Das, Dihingia steer Barpeta Braves to 14-run VJD win vs Nagaon 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/chidambaram-dimagi-naxals-just-bjps-new-label Nation Press en 2026-08-16T23:11:04+05:30 'Dimagi Naxals' is BJP's newest label for Opposition, says Chidambaram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dimagi_naxals_just_latest_label_for_opposition_says_chidambaram_banner_2d544aae_347a_496f_9dd3_9cdf0ce490d6_a0505d0e32.jpeg Congress leader P. Chidambaram calls 'Dimagi Naxals' BJP's latest political label for the Opposition, linking it to earlier terms like 'urban naxals' and 'andolanjeevis'. 'Dimagi Naxals' is BJP's newest label for Opposition, says Chidambaram 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/congress-overhauls-meghalaya-unit-in-big-reshuffle Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:58:51+05:30 Congress restructures Meghalaya unit, appoints new office-bearers https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_congress_announces_major_organisational_changes_in_meghalaya_banner_dc1be9b3_e371_4026_bf51_acc1573f1efd_2af99aec0f.jpeg Congress restructures its Meghalaya unit on 16 August, appointing new Working Presidents, Vice Presidents, and constituting four key committees under Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan. Congress restructures Meghalaya unit, appoints new office-bearers 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/ronaldo-hints-probably-my-last-year-in-football Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:47:16+05:30 Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: 'Probably my last year' in football https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_probably_my_last_year_cristiano_ronaldo_hints_at_retirement_from_football_banner_9bb5538c_57c0_4b6a_9631_28d261cf86b6_d5d4c6b634.jpeg Cristiano Ronaldo tells Vogue this is 'probably my last year' in football. The 41-year-old Al Nassr forward, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, hints retirement is imminent. Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: 'Probably my last year' in football 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/bihar-cm-plans-100-modern-bus-stands Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:42:18+05:30 Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100 modern bus stands to boost connectivity https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_100_modern_bus_stands_soon_to_speed_up_transportation_says_bihar_cm_banner_7a74707b_5c16_4d7c_aa16_b0e8ea1e9230_d51cd45bff.jpeg Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100-plus modern bus stands to upgrade road transport and boost industrial growth. Declaration made in Jamui on 16 August. Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces 100 modern bus stands to boost connectivity 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/tejashwis-raj-bhavan-march-on-aug-19 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:32:55+05:30 Bihar paper leak march: Tejashwi to lead Raj Bhavan protest on Aug 19 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_bihar_tejashwi_to_lead_march_to_raj_bhavan_on_aug_19_against_paper_leaks_and_siwan_firing_banner_1bf36584_ff66_4b3d_89ce_9c7d3114c5a1_8d22bccd9c.jpeg Bihar's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav announces an RJD march to Raj Bhavan on 19 August over paper leaks, the Siwan AK-47 firing on students, and the jobs promise failure. Bihar paper leak march: Tejashwi to lead Raj Bhavan protest on Aug 19 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/national/delhi-hits-100-atal-canteens-in-8-months Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:24:14+05:30 Delhi's 100 Atal Canteens in 8 months: Milestone reached on Vajpayee death anniversary https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_govt_achieves_target_of_100_atal_canteens_in_8_months_banner_8f6bec1b_c494_49cf_8e14_ff216a7fa65a_2dac3990a0.jpeg Delhi's Atal Canteen scheme hit 100 facilities in 8 months, with the 100th inaugurated on Vajpayee's death anniversary. Affordable meals for labourers, migrants, and students. Delhi's 100 Atal Canteens in 8 months: Milestone reached on Vajpayee death anniversary 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/aicwa-mourns-ananya-raj-dead-at-27 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:21:03+05:30 AICWA mourns actress Ananya Raj, dead at 27 after year-long illness https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_aicwa_pays_tribute_to_late_actress_ananya_raj_loss_for_the_entire_film_fraternity_banner_2f329e8b_ea54_4f49_9f2e_f0370c306591_d9b32a9eaa.jpeg AICWA mourns actress Ananya Raj, who died on 15 July 2026 at age 27 after a year-long illness. Family revealed the news publicly on 16 August 2026. AICWA mourns actress Ananya Raj, dead at 27 after year-long illness 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bhatia-rai-theegala-to-advance-in-fedex-cup Nation Press en 2026-08-16T22:16:07+05:30 FedEx Cup Play-offs: Bhatia, Rai, Theegala set to advance; Yellamaraju on the bubble https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bhatia_rai_and_theegala_sure_to_qualify_for_next_stage_of_fedex_cup_play_offs_banner_4d6ef734_e11a_4d73_8574_d9d497928014_0546363945.jpeg Bhatia, Rai, and Theegala are inside the FedEx Cup Top-50 cut after Round 3 in Memphis. Yellamaraju sits 57th and faces elimination. Scheffler leads at 13-under. FedEx Cup Play-offs: Bhatia, Rai, Theegala set to advance; Yellamaraju on the bubble 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/air-india-shifts-vizag-ops-to-bhogapuram-airport Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:55:50+05:30 Air India's 14 weekly Bhogapuram-Delhi flights begin as ops shift from Vizag https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_air_india_to_operate_14_weekly_bhogapuram_delhi_flights_as_ops_shift_from_vizag_airport_banner_d4595f8f_aa4e_48fa_8af5_33f2eb1833a4_6d7ff6dbe2.jpeg Air India shifts all Vizag flights to new Bhogapuram airport from 17 August, retaining IATA code VTZ and 14 weekly Delhi services. Old airport stays open for defence and VIP use. Air India's 14 weekly Bhogapuram-Delhi flights begin as ops shift from Vizag 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/yemen-forces-launch-181-ops-against-houthis Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:52:08+05:30 Yemen govt forces launch 181 operations against Houthis in 24 hours https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_yemeni_govt_forces_launch_181_military_operations_against_houthis_within_24_hrs_spokesman_banner_d273ab92_525a_4890_8f31_d82d5a661576_3148d9662b.jpeg Yemeni government forces launched 181 military operations against Houthi positions across seven provinces in 24 hours on 16 August, as Houthis simultaneously fired three ballistic missiles at Marib city. Yemen govt forces launch 181 operations against Houthis in 24 hours 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/gati-shakti-clears-indian-rupee1866-lakh-crore-infra-push Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:44:32+05:30 PM Gati Shakti clears 396 infra projects worth ₹18.66 lakh crore https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_big_ticket_infra_projects_worth_rs_18_66_lakh_crore_okayed_under_pm_gati_shakti_banner_e4585a6b_b1e4_45ec_a0d6_f8708b153c35_42de8355d0.jpeg PM Gati Shakti has evaluated 396 infra projects worth ₹18.66 lakh crore; 256 sanctioned, 198 under implementation across highways, railways, ports and more. PM Gati Shakti clears 396 infra projects worth ₹18.66 lakh crore 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/two-dead-in-salamina-wildfire-toll-hits-8 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:35:25+05:30 Two dead, four injured in Salamina wildfire as Greece's summer toll hits eight https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_two_dead_four_injured_during_wildfire_on_greek_island_of_salamina_banner_4c71f950_a22f_455a_9049_cbd8b8dae2e7_29dae089d8.jpeg Two dead and four injured in a wildfire on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday, raising Greece's summer wildfire death toll to eight. Evacuation orders issued. Two dead, four injured in Salamina wildfire as Greece's summer toll hits eight 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/china-targets-tibetan-diaspora-over-unity-law Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:33:59+05:30 China harasses Tibetan diaspora over ethnic unity law, New Zealand community speaks out https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_china_harasses_tibetan_community_for_opposing_ethnic_unity_law_report_banner_2a87e3b5_5e5d_434a_9ecf_a8be8d198cc8_d9b0dee41e.jpeg Tibetan diaspora in New Zealand reports surveillance and harassment for opposing China's ethnic unity law, as New Zealand's SIS warns of foreign targeting of diaspora groups. China harasses Tibetan diaspora over ethnic unity law, New Zealand community speaks out 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/jaya-bachchan-on-why-she-quit-films-for-family Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:28:28+05:30 Jaya Bachchan on Koffee With Karan: Amitabh's 'no 9-5 wife' remark that changed everything https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_when_jaya_bachchan_revealed_to_kjo_whose_decision_it_was_behind_her_acting_sabbatical_banner_9450431e_08eb_4f3b_8b69_08420a69f30a_ae54129ec5.jpeg Jaya Bachchan revealed on Koffee With Karan that Amitabh Bachchan said he didn't want a '9-5 wife,' and daughter Shweta's words sealed her decision to quit films. Jaya Bachchan on Koffee With Karan: Amitabh's 'no 9-5 wife' remark that changed everything 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/sc-delhi-thrash-fc-raengdai-5-1-in-durand-cup Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:25:54+05:30 Durand Cup 2025: SC Delhi storm into semis with 5-1 rout of FC Raengdai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_durand_cup_sc_delhi_storm_into_semis_after_stunning_comeback_against_fc_raengdai_banner_ea6cd014_a37b_49ec_b567_b0cf9035bc14_fd2314bcc6.jpeg SC Delhi beat debutants FC Raengdai 5-1 in the Durand Cup quarter-final in Ranchi on 16 August, overturning a first-half deficit through Joseph Sunny's brace and late goals from Rodriguinho, Peña, and Lalrochana. Durand Cup 2025: SC Delhi storm into semis with 5-1 rout of FC Raengdai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/nigeria-repels-iswap-attack-in-borno-scores-killed Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:25:22+05:30 ISWAP attack on Nigeria's Borno military base repelled, scores killed https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_scores_of_suspected_terrorists_killed_in_gunfight_with_nigerian_troops_in_borno_banner_41ce4a95_4b4f_4763_9d74_52d0f008e908_69cc7dc421.jpeg Nigerian troops repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on a Borno military base, killing scores of terrorists. A separate airstrike in Sambisa Forest killed nine militants last week. ISWAP attack on Nigeria's Borno military base repelled, scores killed 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/nfr-logs-indian-rupee2744-cr-earnings-leads-in-solar Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:23:31+05:30 NFR logs ₹2,744 crore earnings in 2026, leads all zones in solar power https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nfr_prioritises_safety_modernisation_and_connectivity_records_strong_growth_in_2026_banner_d6969c0c_8e59_470a_8e99_efde5a6d2d9b_25ce7a4541.jpeg NFR earns ₹2,744 crore in April–July 2026, up 8%25. Zone leads Indian Railways in solar capacity and launches India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper from Kamakhya. NFR logs ₹2,744 crore earnings in 2026, leads all zones in solar power 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/family-sues-nyc-dollar105m-over-indian-teen-carriage-death Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:16:46+05:30 Indian teen Romanch Mahajan's family sues New York for $105 million over carriage death https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_family_of_indian_teen_killed_in_2025_horse_carriage_accident_to_sue_new_york_for_105_million_banner_3b0c23c8_6073_42b9_94eb_f36badff0ac7_d97b38e6e3.jpeg Family of Indian teen Romanch Mahajan, killed in a New York Central Park carriage accident in 2024, sues NYC for $105 million, citing stray electricity and city negligence. Indian teen Romanch Mahajan's family sues New York for $105 million over carriage death 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/indias-8th-critical-mineral-auction-roadshow-hits-patna Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:09:02+05:30 Critical mineral block auctions: Centre roadshow in Patna for 8th tranche, 20 blocks on offer https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_centre_to_organise_roadshow_in_patna_on_8th_tranche_of_critical_mineral_block_auctions_banner_107fd43a_b851_4581_9a4d_3121e3a1b2a7_d5583de684.jpeg The Union Ministry of Mines holds a roadshow in Patna on 18 August for the 8th tranche of critical mineral block auctions, covering 20 blocks across graphite, REE, vanadium, and more. Critical mineral block auctions: Centre roadshow in Patna for 8th tranche, 20 blocks on offer 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/ayushman-bharat-reaches-west-bengal-at-last Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:08:10+05:30 Ayushman Bharat launched in West Bengal, covering 6 crore residents https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ayushman_bharat_launched_in_west_bengal_cm_adhikari_says_committed_to_health_well_being_of_every_citizen_banner_7286decd_8e46_4ece_bc34_8b890bccd3a8_e529e0fba1.jpeg Ayushman Bharat launched in West Bengal on 16 August, covering 6 crore residents across 1,950 diseases. First patient registered at Bankura's Kotulpur hospital. Ayushman Bharat launched in West Bengal, covering 6 crore residents 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/modi-thanks-jamaica-israel-on-independence-day Nation Press en 2026-08-16T21:01:49+05:30 PM Modi thanks Jamaica's Holness for Independence Day wishes, reaffirms bilateral ties https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_pm_modi_thanks_jamaican_counterpart_for_warm_i_day_wishes_says_india_values_friendship_banner_61c4f58a_4e1f_4225_91fc_e5b49e3b75c2_ca36bdfa9d.jpeg PM Modi thanked Jamaica's Andrew Holness and Israel's Netanyahu for Independence Day wishes, reaffirming India's enduring ties with both nations on 16 August. PM Modi thanks Jamaica's Holness for Independence Day wishes, reaffirms bilateral ties 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/bangladesh-energy-crisis-two-year-wait-ahead Nation Press en 2026-08-16T20:57:47+05:30 Bangladesh energy crisis to take two years to resolve, says minister https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_bangladeshs_energy_crisis_will_take_two_years_to_resolve_minister_banner_7b501820_ab42_4111_9965_02647b0cdac7_becaf60a65.jpeg Bangladesh's energy crisis will take at least two years to resolve, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said on 16 August, citing LNG terminal timelines. Bangladesh energy crisis to take two years to resolve, says minister 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dhulls-69-off-24-destroys-north-delhi-in-dpl Nation Press en 2026-08-16T20:50:29+05:30 DPL 2026: Yash Dhull's 69 off 24 powers Central Delhi Kings to 8-wicket rout https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_sarthak_is_a_very_good_person_says_yash_dhull_after_central_delhi_kings_win_banner_4b20c5ce_21c4_4575_84dd_2935b09b19e5_b5d8e456cc.jpeg Yash Dhull's 69 off 24 and Siddharth Joon's 76 off 24 fire Central Delhi Kings to an 8-wicket win over North Delhi Strikers in DPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. DPL 2026: Yash Dhull's 69 off 24 powers Central Delhi Kings to 8-wicket rout 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/china-faked-legal-basis-for-eez-water-claims Nation Press en 2026-08-16T20:43:04+05:30 China fabricated legal basis for EEZ claims, distorted naval exercise facts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinas_lies_to_support_arbitrary_claims_on_international_waters_banner_bf83869d_1e5c_40e1_a16d_3c0a3b349389_565fe3e5e9.jpeg China falsely claimed a routine international naval exercise occurred in its sovereign EEZ, misrepresenting Indonesia's role. Indonesia and Taiwan have both rejected Beijing's assertions. China fabricated legal basis for EEZ claims, distorted naval exercise facts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/belgiums-record-wildfire-burns-3000-hectares Nation Press en 2026-08-16T20:12:22+05:30 Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares in High Fens, largest blaze on record https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_belgium_wildfire_burns_about_3000_hectares_several_hotspots_remain_active_banner_a0ff509a_3b38_4a40_9092_254bfeb8b8b7_ca271c41ff.jpeg A wildfire in Belgium's High Fens has burned about 3,000 hectares, the largest blaze on record in the country. Around 600 residents remain evacuated as hotspots stay active. Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares in High Fens, largest blaze on record 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-4609-but-83percent-rain-threat-on-galle-day-3 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T20:05:04+05:30 India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3: 83%25 rain threat looms over Galle https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_rain_threat_looms_over_sri_lanka_vs_india_day_3_in_galle_banner_374257b9_1c2e_4fb6_a135_64213e74203b_bd4c84bf46.jpeg India lead Sri Lanka at 460/9 after Day 2 in Galle, but an 83%25 rain probability threatens to disrupt Day 3. Padikkal's 167 and Jayasuriya's 4/109 headline the action. India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 3: 83%25 rain threat looms over Galle 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-vs-england-wc-2026-pool-d-showdown Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:46:17+05:30 Hockey WC 2026: India face England in high-stakes Pool D clash at Amstelveen https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_hockey_wc_india_face_high_intensity_england_test_in_second_pool_d_game_banner_3bae4ee0_4ff6_474c_912e_932917735a64_bd5d8237d0.jpeg India face England in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D at Amstelveen on Monday. Both sides won their openers; India beat Wales 3-1, England defeated Pakistan 4-1. Hockey WC 2026: India face England in high-stakes Pool D clash at Amstelveen 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/bjp-chief-nabin-meets-blind-cricketers-in-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:46:09+05:30 BJP chief Nitin Nabin meets visually impaired cricketers ahead of Atal T-20 Cup https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_bjp_chief_nitin_nabin_praises_spirit_of_visually_impaired_cricketers_banner_2af9349c_95c4_4696_8fca_c4b428a455f0_96c0855d39.jpeg BJP President Nitin Nabin met visually impaired cricketers at party HQ in New Delhi on Aug 16, ahead of the Shri Atal T-20 Cricket Cup for Blind on Aug 17-19. BJP chief Nitin Nabin meets visually impaired cricketers ahead of Atal T-20 Cup 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/why-indias-ev-shift-differs-from-the-west Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:39:39+05:30 India's EV transition: Why two-wheelers, not cars, lead the shift https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_why_indias_ev_transition_differs_from_west_banner_1deba9fd_a6ae_4ea5_b8dd_ce75c9d7b3b5_1be6397fc4.jpeg India's EV shift is led by two-wheelers, not cars — unlike Europe or the US. Lithium demand could double and copper triple as millions of EVs hit Indian roads. India's EV transition: Why two-wheelers, not cars, lead the shift 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/international/84-accidents-expose-bangladesh-green-shipyard-myth Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:33:44+05:30 Bangladesh 'green' shipbreaking yards: 84 accidents, 15 deaths since 2025 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rising_accident_rate_exposes_bangladesh_claim_of_green_shipbreaking_yards_banner_31a244ee_05ce_4c79_9a61_5d5f11b67538_dd60d78b78.jpeg Bangladesh's 'green' shipbreaking yards have recorded 84 accidents and 15 deaths since the Hong Kong Convention took force in June 2025, with 9 workers killed in a toxic gas incident on 14 August 2026. Bangladesh 'green' shipbreaking yards: 84 accidents, 15 deaths since 2025 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/india-rises-as-top-global-disaster-responder Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:29:00+05:30 India rising as top global disaster responder, from Nepal to Venezuela https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_emerging_as_leading_responder_to_natural_disasters_worldwide_report_banner_0b1b819f_4170_454f_bb95_6734aafa8e98_e9db18fa90.jpeg India has emerged as a leading global disaster responder, from Operation Neer in Maldives to a 41-member mission in Venezuela in June 2026, per a Jerusalem Post analysis. India rising as top global disaster responder, from Nepal to Venezuela 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/india-hold-china-2-2-in-hockey-wc-opener Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:27:27+05:30 Hockey WC 2026: India women hold China to 2-2 draw in Amstelveen opener https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_hockey_wc_india_women_hold_favourites_china_to_2_2_stalemate_in_opener_banner_e7290dbf_17b6_4155_bd26_7ce15f22e0d9_c1f75e04e1.jpeg India women held Olympic silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw in their Hockey World Cup 2026 opener at Amstelveen on 16 August. Navneet and Deepika scored as India led twice but could not hold on. Hockey WC 2026: India women hold China to 2-2 draw in Amstelveen opener 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/anti-neet-protests-rage-on-in-chennai Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:24:04+05:30 Anti-NEET protests persist in Chennai despite Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_anti_neet_protests_continue_across_chennai_despite_assembly_resolution_banner_d72c3c89_d0f2_4040_a1e3_32757ba4b90a_a6f1ccba59.jpeg Anti-NEET protests continue in Chennai's Tiruvottiyur and Egmore despite the Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution, as a former IRS officer's hunger strike enters its 20th day. Anti-NEET protests persist in Chennai despite Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/langasque-leads-danish-golf-championship Nation Press en 2026-08-16T19:21:06+05:30 Langasque leads Danish Golf Championship by one shot heading into final round https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_golf_romain_langasque_leads_in_denmark_banner_fe8236b6_f555_4151_a1c0_acc361a461e2_6a662d7472.jpeg Romain Langasque leads the Danish Golf Championship at 14 under par after a 67, one ahead of Yanhan Zhou. He chases his first DP World Tour win since the 2020 Wales Open. Langasque leads Danish Golf Championship by one shot heading into final round 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/doppws-9th-anubhav-awards-set-for-aug-17 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:57:19+05:30 DoPPW to host 9th Anubhav Awards and 60th PRC Workshop on August 17 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_doppw_to_hold_9th_national_anubhav_awards_60th_pre_retirement_counselling_workshop_on_august_17_banner_59650fa1_f031_4fa3_8b44_a92b0d764b7d_e658e0e735.jpeg DoPPW holds 9th Anubhav Awards and 60th PRC Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan on 17 August 2026, honouring 15 awardees and guiding NCR-based retiring government employees. DoPPW to host 9th Anubhav Awards and 60th PRC Workshop on August 17 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/padikkals-167-puts-india-in-command-at-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:47:15+05:30 Padikkal's 167 on Test debut century: 'Dreamt of this for two years' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_dreamt_of_this_moment_for_two_years_says_padikkal_on_maiden_test_hundred_banner_7e4e8dd9_ddcf_4ccb_b984_b7990cebc6d7_f932437af8.jpeg Devdutt Padikkal scores a maiden Test 167 against Sri Lanka in Galle, saying he dreamt of the moment for two years. India reach 460/9 on Day 2. Padikkal's 167 on Test debut century: 'Dreamt of this for two years' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/padikkals-167-lifts-india-to-4609-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:43:48+05:30 Padikkal's 167 powers India to 460/9 in Galle Test despite Sri Lanka spin fightback https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_padikkal_rahul_jurel_carry_india_to_4609_despite_sri_lankas_spin_fightback_ld_banner_5599860b_4acc_457d_9c8d_faf91b5d9b86_2f9c3c642a.jpeg Devdutt Padikkal's career-best 167 steered India to 460/9 on Day 2 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, with Jayasuriya taking 4-109 in a Sri Lanka spin fightback. Padikkal's 167 powers India to 460/9 in Galle Test despite Sri Lanka spin fightback 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/dda-sells-661-flats-on-day-1-1-bhks-gone Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:42:08+05:30 DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026: 661 flats sold on Day 1, 1-BHK units sold out https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_delhi_dda_sells_half_of_1218_flats_under_karamajeevi_scheme_on_day_1_banner_00dd00b0_fa0d_4335_aa90_614d75e09b81_57ea2688e1.jpeg DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026 sells 661 of 1,218 flats on Day 1; all 1-BHK units sold out. Prices start at ₹33.40 lakh with a 25%25 discount in Narela. DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026: 661 flats sold on Day 1, 1-BHK units sold out 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/baruah-blitz-fires-dibrugarh-into-apl-semis Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:32:19+05:30 APL 2025: Baruah's 24-off-9 blitz fires Dibrugarh Warriors into semis https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_apl_sidhartha_sankar_baruahs_blazing_cameo_seals_five_wicket_win_as_dibrugarh_warriors_enter_semis_banner_b2ed9f54_cbbf_4dd8_bc7f_e242207e449c_0c83683f87.jpeg Dibrugarh Warriors became the APL's first semi-finalists after a five-wicket win over Jorhat Stallions on 16 August. Sidhartha Sankar Baruah's 24 off 9 balls sealed the chase with 10 balls to spare. APL 2025: Baruah's 24-off-9 blitz fires Dibrugarh Warriors into semis 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dhull-joon-blitz-power-delhi-kings-to-8-wkt-win Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:28:40+05:30 DPL 2026: Dhull, Joon fifties power Central Delhi Kings to 8-wicket win https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dpl_2026_dhull_joon_fifties_power_central_delhi_kings_to_eight_wicket_win_banner_d55449a4_e77e_49e9_ad68_1fa4e1c1b6cf_11eab679f9.jpeg Yash Dhull (69 off 24) and Siddharth Joon (76 off 24) shared a 140-run opening stand as Central Delhi Kings beat North Delhi Strikers by 8 wickets in DPL 2026 Match 28. DPL 2026: Dhull, Joon fifties power Central Delhi Kings to 8-wicket win 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/padikkals-167-lifts-india-to-4609-in-galle Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:26:07+05:30 Padikkal's 167 powers India to 460/9 on Day 2 of Galle Test vs Sri Lanka https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_1st_test_padikkal_rahul_jurel_carry_india_to_4609_despite_new_ball_wickets_for_sri_lanka_banner_58882e34_e5d9_45d1_8092_8f1c8aee8bd4_f490156756.jpeg Devdutt Padikkal's 167 guides India to 460/9 in 116 overs on Day 2 of the Galle Test. KL Rahul (82) and Dhruv Jurel (51) starred; Jayasuriya took 4/109. Padikkal's 167 powers India to 460/9 on Day 2 of Galle Test vs Sri Lanka 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/dr-jitendra-singh-flags-rural-diabetes-crisis Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:22:42+05:30 Diabetes prevention in rural India must be a national priority: Dr Jitendra Singh https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_diabetes_prevention_must_become_national_priority_as_rural_india_faces_growing_burden_dr_jitendra_singh_banner_e90b3aac_ef47_411d_a490_e3194d11119d_320590b0b9.jpeg Dr Jitendra Singh calls for making diabetes prevention a national priority, warning rural India faces a growing epidemic. RSSDI portal and VISHWAS video library launched to drive rural outreach. Diabetes prevention in rural India must be a national priority: Dr Jitendra Singh 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/dave-wins-inrc-2w-opener-after-penalty-drama Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:18:34+05:30 INRC 2W 2026 Round 1: Rakshith Dave wins after Chiranth's 30-sec penalty https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_indian_national_racing_challenge_2w_rakshith_dave_kabilesh_rajini_krishnan_score_big_banner_6d601dc3_7baf_4c51_b3d6_e54099997823_c7a19065bf.jpeg Rakshith Dave wins INRC 2W 2026 Round 1's Super Sport 301-400cc class after Chiranth Vishwanath's 30-sec penalty at Madras International Circuit on 16 August. INRC 2W 2026 Round 1: Rakshith Dave wins after Chiranth's 30-sec penalty 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/harsimrat-seeks-nia-probe-into-sukhbir-attacks Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:13:44+05:30 Harsimrat Kaur demands NIA probe into 2 attacks on Sukhbir Badal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_harsimrat_kaur_writes_to_hm_shah_seeks_nia_probe_into_murderous_attacks_on_sukhbir_badal_ld_banner_309515f9_a8c4_40b8_8619_5af12c74e2e7_acf82bf22b.jpeg Harsimrat Kaur Badal writes to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding NIA probe into two attacks on SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, alleging ISI link and police complicity. Harsimrat Kaur demands NIA probe into 2 attacks on Sukhbir Badal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/amaal-mallik-i-wont-back-down-on-music Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:12:14+05:30 Amaal Mallik on creative clashes: 'I am Amaal Mallik without their films' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_amaal_mallik_reveals_how_he_deals_with_creative_differences_in_the_industry_banner_f67210b6_71ed_4b59_8859_0c167a6b40c7_5c8bd56262.jpeg Composer Amaal Mallik opens up on creative clashes during Awarapan 2 promotions, saying he never backs down and prioritises good music over industry favour. Amaal Mallik on creative clashes: 'I am Amaal Mallik without their films' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/maguire-rashford-a-huge-threat-should-stay Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:07:12+05:30 Maguire backs Rashford to stay at Manchester United ahead of 2026-27 season https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_hes_a_huge_threat_maguire_wants_rashford_to_stay_at_manchester_united_banner_28d8d0e5_dacb_4242_bdab_0a4d38008de7_a8516a074c.jpeg Harry Maguire backs Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United, calling him 'a huge threat' ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season opener on 22 August. Maguire backs Rashford to stay at Manchester United ahead of 2026-27 season 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sunny-leone-prays-at-iskcon-with-daniel-weber Nation Press en 2026-08-16T18:05:34+05:30 Sunny Leone visits ISKCON temple with husband Daniel Weber for film blessings https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sunny_leone_offers_prayers_at_iskcon_temple_with_husband_daniel_weber_banner_b8a4aa3a_a230_4d06_b092_294f23da050c_ef35a8a0cd.jpeg Sunny Leone visited ISKCON temple in Mumbai with husband Daniel Weber on Sunday, seeking blessings for her upcoming film. She also stars in horror comedy 'Chudail', due September 2026. Sunny Leone visits ISKCON temple with husband Daniel Weber for film blessings 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/ponting-demands-changes-after-bangladesh-shock Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:59:49+05:30 Ricky Ponting demands Australia Test changes after 'embarrassing' Bangladesh loss https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_ricky_ponting_calls_for_change_after_australias_very_embarrassing_bangladesh_defeat_banner_ea972ef4_6d5d_4a1d_8724_d872e6808c07_86389e8352.jpeg Ricky Ponting demands Australia Test team changes after a 'very embarrassing' nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin — the first such defeat on home soil. Ricky Ponting demands Australia Test changes after 'embarrassing' Bangladesh loss 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sports/antonsen-slams-india-opens-feb-delhi-slot Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:54:17+05:30 Anders Antonsen questions India Open's February Delhi slot over pollution https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_dont_think_its_the_right_move_antonsen_questions_delhis_february_india_open_schedule_banner_12c6a81b_afb3_415e_872e_c1a35c2665cc_86a0e7f3f2.jpeg Anders Antonsen questions BWF's decision to hold India Open in Delhi in February, citing hazardous winter pollution. The Dane withdrew from the 2025 edition over air-quality concerns. Anders Antonsen questions India Open's February Delhi slot over pollution 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bangladesh-middle-class-hit-by-921percent-inflation Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:53:31+05:30 Bangladesh middle class squeezed as inflation hits 9.21%25, energy bills surge https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_bangladeshs_middle_class_struggles_as_rising_living_costs_erode_financial_cushion_banner_8d6e4cad_230f_4b1d_a2b3_815fb5b1e013_efe5576135.jpeg Bangladesh's middle class faces a deepening crisis as headline inflation hits 9.21%25 and energy bills surge post-Iran war price hikes. Food inflation rose to 8.7%25 in June. Bangladesh middle class squeezed as inflation hits 9.21%25, energy bills surge 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/rumer-willis-celebrates-tallulahs-wedding Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:48:58+05:30 Rumer Willis celebrates Tallulah's wedding: 'You are a treasure' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_rumer_willis_shares_heartwarming_pictures_from_sister_tallulahs_wedding_you_are_a_treasure_i_wish_you_the_deepest_love_banner_dd262336_2b57_4f0b_9c55_e039040937a7_1c7cbdaf87.jpeg Rumer Willis shares wedding photos of sister Tallulah Willis and Justin Acee, calling her 'a treasure' in a heartfelt Instagram tribute on 16 August. Rumer Willis celebrates Tallulah's wedding: 'You are a treasure' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/david-dhawan-turns-75-varun-leads-tributes Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:28:08+05:30 David Dhawan turns 75: Varun leads birthday wishes for 'chillest dad' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_varun_dhawan_wishes_birthday_to_the_chillest_dad_as_david_dhawan_turns_75_banner_d9fa3576_af61_48d3_b6fd_2710278c3b64_672c6de9b0.jpeg David Dhawan turns 75: Varun Dhawan calls his filmmaker father the 'chillest dad' on Instagram. Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala joined the star-studded birthday bash. David Dhawan turns 75: Varun leads birthday wishes for 'chillest dad' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/india-needs-dollar10-trillion-gdp-for-viksit-bharat Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:27:32+05:30 Viksit Bharat 2047 needs $10 trillion GDP, says former diplomat https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_india_must_target_10_trillion_gdp_to_truly_achieve_viksit_bharat_2047_report_banner_cb8b1481_0c50_45fe_b865_e30ebaa31047_77c22b4fb4.jpeg India needs a $10 trillion GDP to truly achieve Viksit Bharat 2047, says former diplomat Mohan Kumar, citing inclusive growth, FDI, AI skilling, and healthcare reforms. Viksit Bharat 2047 needs $10 trillion GDP, says former diplomat 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/tax-reforms-key-to-indias-dollar20-trillion-goal Nation Press en 2026-08-16T17:19:54+05:30 Tax reforms to unlock ₹54 lakh crore, fuel India's $20 trillion economy goal https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tax_reforms_key_to_unlocking_capital_deepening_bond_markets_report_banner_9ca5411d_b5d3_4fad_90ab_9eda3d78597d_d652ecc0d8.jpeg Equirus Securities proposes 20-step tax reforms to help India reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036, including fuel under GST and ₹54 lakh crore bond market expansion. Tax reforms to unlock ₹54 lakh crore, fuel India's $20 trillion economy goal 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pakistans-cash-paradox-record-rs-1194tr-cic Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:48:32+05:30 Pakistan digital payments boom: Cash in circulation hits record Rs 11.94 trillion https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_pakistans_digital_payments_boom_fails_to_break_economys_dependence_on_cash_banner_a31cca4c_ce9d_4657_bef9_9023050e3224_ac428127d2.jpeg Pakistan's currency in circulation hit a record Rs 11.94 trillion in FY2026 — up 94%25 from FY2020 — even as digital payments expanded rapidly. The 'cash-conversion' cycle persists. Pakistan digital payments boom: Cash in circulation hits record Rs 11.94 trillion 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/mukesh-khanna-replace-jana-gana-mana-now Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:32:42+05:30 Mukesh Khanna calls for 'Vande Mataram' to replace Jana Gana Mana https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_mukesh_khannas_explosive_statement_national_anthem_should_be_replaced_by_vande_mataram_banner_993865bd_0f89_4a31_8853_7a16cc47e67a_abf6d00bdf.jpeg Actor Mukesh Khanna demands 'Vande Mataram' replace 'Jana Gana Mana' as National Anthem, claiming Tagore wrote the latter to honour Queen Elizabeth — a claim historians dispute. Mukesh Khanna calls for 'Vande Mataram' to replace Jana Gana Mana 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/saba-pataudis-rare-photos-for-saifs-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:28:47+05:30 Saba Pataudi shares rare childhood frames on Saif Ali Khan's birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_saba_pataudi_drops_some_favorite_frames_of_childhood_on_brother_saif_ali_khans_birthday_banner_262b49c6_9144_4b0d_a622_5a1a858b3142_7ba1b84bf4.jpeg Saba Pataudi shared rare childhood photos of Saif Ali Khan on his birthday, featuring parents Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore. Kareena and Soha also posted heartfelt tributes. Saba Pataudi shares rare childhood frames on Saif Ali Khan's birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/x-to-make-govt-takedown-requests-public Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:15:27+05:30 X to show govt content takedown requests publicly: Elon Musk https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_x_will_make_govt_content_takedown_requests_more_transparent_elon_musk_banner_2b0ce8ca_a9fe_45dd_a437_0603dffa8daf_6d7ef6c1cb.jpeg Elon Musk says X will make government content takedown requests publicly visible, including agency details and legal grounds. Platform complied with up to 98.8%25 of such requests under his ownership. X to show govt content takedown requests publicly: Elon Musk 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/sachin-sings-zohra-zabeen-for-supriyas-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:03:32+05:30 Sachin Pilgaonkar sings 'Aye Meri Zohra Zabeen' for wife Supriya's birthday https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_sachin_pilgaonkar_sings_aye_meri_zohra_zabeen_for_wife_supriya_pilgaonkar_on_her_birthday_banner_c65e5e9e_6455_49c2_a032_5a029d4c49f0_6cfea30dbd.jpeg Sachin Pilgaonkar sings 'Aye Meri Zohra Zabeen' for wife Supriya on her birthday, sharing a romantic video and throwback photos on Instagram. Sachin Pilgaonkar sings 'Aye Meri Zohra Zabeen' for wife Supriya's birthday 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/shraddhas-dog-small-steals-airport-farewell Nation Press en 2026-08-16T16:00:06+05:30 Shraddha Kapoor's pet dog Small steals the show at Mumbai airport https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_shraddha_kapoor_gets_the_cutest_airport_goodbye_as_her_furry_friend_comes_to_see_her_off_banner_600cbe0c_94fa_4544_87e1_1a81fe761f55_fe66231dd4.jpeg Shraddha Kapoor's pet dog Small accompanied her to Mumbai airport for a sweet farewell. The actress, who welcomed Small in September 2024, is also mom to 15-year-old dog Shyloh. Shraddha Kapoor's pet dog Small steals the show at Mumbai airport 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/19-sectors-beat-q1-fy27-in-broad-earnings-surge Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:39:17+05:30 19 sectors beat Q1 FY27 estimates as corporate earnings hit 10-quarter high https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_19_sectors_beat_estimates_in_q1_as_corporate_earnings_gain_momentum_report_banner_7936b94d_df3d_4c16_8593_6e7055556895_edc6e6485e.jpeg 19 sectors beat Q1 FY27 estimates as Nifty PAT growth hits a 10-quarter high of 18%25, per Motilal Oswal data. OMCs remain the biggest drag with a ₹18,100 crore loss. 19 sectors beat Q1 FY27 estimates as corporate earnings hit 10-quarter high 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ibrahims-ski-throwback-for-saifs-birthday Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:32:42+05:30 Saif Ali Khan birthday: Ibrahim shares ski throwback, Kareena leads family wishes https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ibrahim_ali_khan_wishes_dad_saif_ali_khan_with_a_throwback_picture_from_a_ski_trip_banner_5146cc60_22bc_4ade_9fd1_77b007890619_e4cd139a63.jpeg Ibrahim Ali Khan shares a childhood ski trip throwback to wish Saif Ali Khan on his birthday. Kareena Kapoor and Soha Ali Khan also posted heartfelt tributes. Saif Ali Khan birthday: Ibrahim shares ski throwback, Kareena leads family wishes 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/healthmedicine/telangana-merges-food-drug-depts-into-tg-safe Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:31:18+05:30 Telangana launches TG SAFE to unify food and drug regulation https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_telangana_merges_food_safety_drugs_control_departments_to_create_unified_body_banner_05193de0_59b0_4fb4_a74d_fa93ad9117e0_70c317af00.jpeg Telangana merges Food Safety and Drugs Control departments into TG SAFE on 16 August, appointing IPS officer Avinash Mohanty as Commissioner to strengthen food and drug enforcement. Telangana launches TG SAFE to unify food and drug regulation 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/ai-predicts-depression-4-years-early Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:30:19+05:30 Shenzhen University AI model predicts depression risk up to 4 years early https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinese_brain_reading_ai_model_may_help_predict_depression_risk_4_years_in_advance_ed3aed38_1032_49be_98f3_ae52e7cb2061_bbe0257018.jpeg AI model for depression risk prediction: Shenzhen University claims 4-year early warning using MRI and clinical trial data from 332M+ affected globally. Shenzhen University AI model predicts depression risk up to 4 years early 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/pistol-misfires-at-varanasi-airport-2-hurt Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:24:14+05:30 Varanasi airport: Accidental pistol discharge injures 2 security staff https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_2_security_officials_injured_at_varanasi_airport_as_pistol_gets_accidentally_fired_banner_1bbb775a_383d_464d_8309_aa72babec3dd_0550d0419a.jpeg Two security personnel were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport on 16 August after a bullet accidentally discharged from a passenger's licensed 7.62 mm pistol during inspection. Varanasi airport: Accidental pistol discharge injures 2 security staff 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/alyssa-milanos-17-year-anniversary-tribute Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:23:14+05:30 Alyssa Milano marks 17 years with David Bugliari: 'You are still my mirror, my home' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_alyssa_milano_celebrates_anniversary_with_david_bugliari_17_years_later_you_are_still_my_mirror_home_banner_9c7a47c1_0469_4097_892a_aa6e20cd01fe_77e3468815.jpeg Alyssa Milano celebrates 17th anniversary with husband David Bugliari on Instagram, sharing throwback photos and a moving tribute to their enduring partnership. Alyssa Milano marks 17 years with David Bugliari: 'You are still my mirror, my home' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/rhea-kapoor-ligurian-sea-cured-me Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:21:13+05:30 Rhea Kapoor on Italy trip: 'The Ligurian Sea cured me' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_rhea_kapoor_shares_how_the_ligurian_sea_cured_her_as_she_shares_glimpses_from_italy_getaway_banner_4e8bcffc_7104_44f4_a0a6_a186c06e17e1_0da8d328df.jpeg Rhea Kapoor shares Italy holiday photos from Portofino, Camogli and Santa Margherita, saying 'The Ligurian Sea cured me.' Trip follows a ₹1.35 crore jewellery theft case in June. Rhea Kapoor on Italy trip: 'The Ligurian Sea cured me' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/bhogapuram-airport-opens-for-flights-aug-17 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:04:16+05:30 Bhogapuram Airport launches flights from Aug 17, Vizag ops shut https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_commercial_flight_operations_set_to_commence_from_andhras_bhogapuram_airport_banner_0e526f49_c84f_4db5_b593_3e5f308bb9d9_1498d8938b.jpeg Bhogapuram's Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport begins commercial flights from 17 August, replacing Visakhapatnam Airport. Built in 31 months at ₹4,727 crore. Bhogapuram Airport launches flights from Aug 17, Vizag ops shut 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/lock-upp-2-akanksha-slams-both-harshad-and-shivangi Nation Press en 2026-08-16T15:00:00+05:30 Lock Upp 2: Akanksha Choudhary says both Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi were wrong https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_akanksha_choudhary_on_lock_upp_co_contestants_shivangi_joshi_harshad_chopda_both_were_wrong_banner_3754acff_8482_4990_8fe9_655fa755085b_bf706be9b5.jpeg Lock Upp 2 contestant Akanksha Choudhary says both Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi were wrong, revealing Harshad told Dheeraj he was losing on purpose. Lock Upp 2: Akanksha Choudhary says both Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi were wrong 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/business/nifty-eyes-24600-hurdle-sensex-at-78500 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T14:49:19+05:30 Nifty faces 24,600 resistance, Sensex at 78,500-78,800 next week: Analysts https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_nifty_may_face_hurdle_at_24600_in_next_week_sensex_at_78500_78800_analysts_banner_7d82941c_605c_4ada_ac9a_a7bfab72683f_d62e85a445.jpeg Nifty faces resistance at 24,600-24,650 next week; Sensex support at 77,700-77,500. Markets fell this week on US-Iran tensions and rising crude prices. Nifty faces 24,600 resistance, Sensex at 78,500-78,800 next week: Analysts 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/ananya-pandays-pimple-patch-selfie-goes-viral Nation Press en 2026-08-16T14:45:21+05:30 Ananya Panday goes makeup-free, shares pimple patch selfie on Instagram https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ananya_panday_shares_her_battle_with_sudden_breakouts_a_girl_and_her_pimple_patches_banner_997d2e5a_1c16_4072_a66b_73fa93585187_1081fdac22.jpeg Ananya Panday posted a makeup-free selfie with pimple patches on Instagram Stories on 16 August, embracing a candid look at sudden skin breakouts. Ananya Panday goes makeup-free, shares pimple patch selfie on Instagram 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/yash-hails-vishal-mishras-toxic-magic Nation Press en 2026-08-16T14:31:23+05:30 Yash praises Vishal Mishra for 'Toxic' music: 'Changed the whole colour' https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_yash_heaps_praise_on_vishal_mishra_for_his_work_in_toxic_he_changed_whole_colour_of_film_banner_68435277_fa8b_40e8_8c31_cca344d0b8ea_6a96654671.jpeg Yash praises Vishal Mishra for transforming 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups' with its music. 'Tabaahi' is already a chartbuster; film releases 26 August 2026. Yash praises Vishal Mishra for 'Toxic' music: 'Changed the whole colour' 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/entertainment/raja-sen-award-winning-bengali-director-dies-at-70 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T14:18:30+05:30 Raja Sen, three-time National Award-winning Bengali director, dies at 70 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_national_award_winning_bengali_film_director_raja_sen_passes_away_banner_1b5fbcbc_161f_4606_b4aa_db73355bd66b_6ed1f1bcaf.jpeg Bengali film director Raja Sen, a three-time National Award winner, died on 16 August at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata due to multiple organ failure. He was 70. Raja Sen, three-time National Award-winning Bengali director, dies at 70 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/nielits-cyber-kushti-2026-tests-ai-security-judgment Nation Press en 2026-08-16T14:10:28+05:30 NIELIT launches Cyber Kushti 2026 hackathon to test AI-era security judgment https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/small_nielit_launches_cyber_kushti_2026_to_test_human_judgment_in_cybersecurity_assessments_banner_27293fad_448e_48a8_9655_da1dd06e2559_a801bfadec.jpeg NIELIT launches Cyber Kushti 2026, a free nationwide cybersecurity hackathon testing human judgment over AI-generated findings. Registration open 15 Aug–10 Sep 2026. NIELIT launches Cyber Kushti 2026 hackathon to test AI-era security judgment 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/top-10-firms-bleed-indian-rupee1-lakh-crore-in-a-week Nation Press en 2026-08-16T13:33:34+05:30 Top 10 firms lose ₹1 lakh crore in market cap; TCS biggest loser https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_5_of_top_10_valued_firms_lose_rs_1_lakh_crore_in_market_value_last_week_banner_31991ce0_794e_463d_93ff_1aa6d80a6ca0_591f05c9d0.jpeg Five of India's top 10 valued firms lost over ₹1 lakh crore in market cap last week. TCS led losses at ₹34,263 crore; Sensex fell 489 points during the period. Top 10 firms lose ₹1 lakh crore in market cap; TCS biggest loser 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/wechat-ai-agent-xiaowei-tested Nation Press en 2026-08-16T13:30:08+05:30 Tencent's WeChat AI agent Xiaowei tested: strengths and limits https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_i_gave_tencents_wechat_ai_agent_control_for_24_hours_where_it_excelled_and_stumbled_112f0196_e13d_448e_b858_42a11fc64396_1659714ae6.jpeg Tencent's WeChat AI agent Xiaowei debuts in earnings call on 16 Aug 2026, tested over 24 hours for real-world task automation. Tencent's WeChat AI agent Xiaowei tested: strengths and limits 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/tamil-nadus-tn-s4c-247-cyber-hub-in-chennai Nation Press en 2026-08-16T12:39:46+05:30 Tamil Nadu launches TN-S4C: 24/7 cybercrime command centre in Chennai https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_tn_sets_up_247_cybercrime_coordination_centre_in_chennai_banner_36d5d963_ff0c_466b_8b7b_c2dd5a30e179_f6c1b3267b.jpeg Tamil Nadu launches TN-S4C, a 24/7 cybercrime command centre in Chennai's Ashok Nagar, with 172 police posts, ₹8.88 crore helpline expansion, and dark-web surveillance capability. Tamil Nadu launches TN-S4C: 24/7 cybercrime command centre in Chennai 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/india-sets-lpg-output-targets-for-21-refiners Nation Press en 2026-08-16T12:28:13+05:30 India fixes LPG output targets for 21 refiners to curb import disruptions https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_govt_sets_lpg_output_targets_for_refiners_producers_to_tackle_supply_disruptions_banner_f7e32598_1a28_4d02_8c42_2cac511ce461_319738389f.jpeg India fixes LPG output targets for 21 refiners and producers for the first time, setting a 63,810 tonne-per-day capacity to shield against import disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. India fixes LPG output targets for 21 refiners to curb import disruptions 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/oil-el-nino-to-keep-wpi-under-pressure Nation Press en 2026-08-16T10:46:03+05:30 WPI inflation: Oil volatility and El Nino to keep prices elevated in Aug–Sep https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_oil_price_volatility_el_nino_effects_to_keep_pressure_on_imported_commodities_headline_wpi_banner_fe1d14ae_35ba_4816_8e7c_1e7fa1684804_2466537587.jpeg WPI inflation hit 9.8%25 in July as oil-price volatility, freight costs, and El Nino effects pressure imported commodities and food prices through August–September. WPI inflation: Oil volatility and El Nino to keep prices elevated in Aug–Sep 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/rbi-set-to-hold-in-wait-and-watch-mode Nation Press en 2026-08-16T10:37:34+05:30 RBI likely to hold rates as supply-side inflation stays in focus https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_rbi_to_stay_in_wait_and_watch_mode_supply_side_induced_hike_in_inflation_under_watch_banner_d28cf6b0_27db_4d08_bb0b_112784b9acd6_7152b1b009.jpeg RBI likely to hold rates in 'wait-and-watch' mode as Yes Bank projects WPI at 9%25 and CPI at 4.8%25, with West Asia crisis posing key upside inflation risk. RBI likely to hold rates as supply-side inflation stays in focus 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/india-steel-demand-to-hit-192-mnt-by-2030 Nation Press en 2026-08-16T10:04:17+05:30 India steel consumption to hit 192 million tonnes by 2030: MCX report https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/medium_indias_steel_consumption_likely_to_reach_192_million_tonnes_by_2030_banner_f5bd4344_a8c3_4d29_aa0f_1ae7a2b280c6_192ba4a2b8.jpeg India's steel consumption reached 149 million tonnes in FY25 and is set to hit 192 mnt by 2030 at 6-7%25 CAGR, per an MCX report. Infrastructure and green steel are key growth drivers. India steel consumption to hit 192 million tonnes by 2030: MCX report 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/brics-green-ministers-convene-in-new-delhi Nation Press en 2026-08-16T09:39:37+05:30 BRICS Environment Ministers meet in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_brics_meet_in_india_to_boost_shared_environmental_priorities_for_sustainable_future_banner_494d438a_6275_45be_a898_4aade2bcdb0e_0415630442.jpeg BRICS Environment Ministers meet in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 under India's chairship, deliberating on climate, circular economy, and sustainable lifestyles. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav presides. BRICS Environment Ministers meet in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/china-electric-eel-robot-sensor Nation Press en 2026-08-16T09:30:10+05:30 Chinese scientists build 'electric eel' sensor for non-contact robot touch https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_chinas_electric_eel_sensor_allows_robots_to_feel_an_object_without_touching_it_b3cedf4d_ac65_4589_a197_3f464639afc3_67052a422b.jpeg Chinese scientists' electric eel-inspired robot sensor detects objects without contact, published in Advanced Materials journal in August 2026. Chinese scientists build 'electric eel' sensor for non-contact robot touch 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/diis-buy-indian-rupee38715-cr-fiis-turn-positive Nation Press en 2026-08-16T09:29:09+05:30 DIIs net buyers at ₹38,715 crore; FIIs turn positive in August https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_domestic_investors_remain_net_buyers_fiis_turn_optimistic_banner_0c5ccbfd_7146_4e65_8880_e0d0d710872e_2e8291dc77.jpeg DIIs have been net buyers for four straight weeks totalling ₹38,715 crore, while FIIs have turned net buyers in August at ₹4,115 crore, signalling improving foreign sentiment. DIIs net buyers at ₹38,715 crore; FIIs turn positive in August 2026-08-18T02:52:19+05:30 https://www.nationpress.com/sciencetech/s-korea-short-selling-up-14percent-despite-market-rebound Nation Press en 2026-08-16T09:12:41+05:30 South Korea short selling surges 14%25 to ₩19 trillion despite KOSPI rebound https://nation-press.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/large_stock_short_selling_on_rise_despite_market_upturn_in_s_korea_banner_b84f7e05_0243_4e68_a449_4589d5428050_4a607b7825.jpeg South Korea short selling jumps 14%25 to ₩19 trillion despite KOSPI rising 6%25 and KOSDAQ surging 20%25 this month, as investors doubt the durability of the chip-led rebound. 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