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August 13, 2025 8:36 PM August 13, 2025 8:36 PM

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Bihar Government Doubles Pension for Political Prisoners Under JP Senani Scheme

The Bihar government has doubled the pension given under the JP Senani Scheme to political prisoners who were jailed during the Emergency. The state cabinet approved this decision today. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.     Under the decision taken,...

August 13, 2025 8:31 PM August 13, 2025 8:31 PM

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Security Forces Kill CPI Maoist Commander Nilesh Makdam Alias Varun in Encounter

Security forces have killed a CPI Maoist commander from Chhattisgarh named Nilesh Makdam, alias Varun, today in West Singhbhum district during an encounter as part of a joint operation.     IG Operations Michael S. Raj said that the security forces and district police are still conducting search ope...

August 13, 2025 7:10 PM August 13, 2025 7:10 PM

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Telangana Under Red Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Hyderabad and Surrounding Districts

Heavy rain lashed parts of Telangana state, including Hyderabad today under the impact of the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, while the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre has issued a red alert for the entire state for two days. Director of the Meteorological Centre, K. Nagaratna, said a red al...

August 13, 2025 6:48 PM August 13, 2025 6:48 PM

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Pondicherry University Hosts Human Chain Event for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign

As part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Pondicherry University today organised a Human Chain event on its campus. Students, faculty, and administrative staff turned out in large numbers, holding the National Flag and forming a continuous chain symbolising unity, honesty, and collective strength....

August 13, 2025 6:30 PM August 13, 2025 6:30 PM

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IGNCA and BSIP Sign MoU to Integrate Science and Culture in New Delhi

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts- IGNCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding - MoU with Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow to integrate science and culture on a unified platform in New Delhi today.     The MoU aims at showcasing the nation’s scientific and cul...

August 13, 2025 5:35 PM August 13, 2025 5:35 PM

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‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Rally in Agartala Pays Tribute to North East’s Unsung Heroes

To mark the 79th Independence Day of the country, a procession was organized in Agartala today by the North East Regional Centre of Lalit Kala Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.     The main attraction of this rally, which was part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, was a pr...

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Full Dress Rehearsals Held Across Jammu & Kashmir Ahead of 79th Independence Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the 79th Independence Day Celebrations, full dress rehearsals were conducted across Jammu and Kashmir today with patriotic enthusiasm. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that at major venues including Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar and Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, the...