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Hanuman Ansh box office success and political debate

8 clusters · 61 sources · last updated

Latest: Hanuman Ansh to receive Telugu release on September 18

The devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’, inspired by the life of Neem Karoli Baba, has become a significant box office success in India. Produced on a modest budget of approximately ₹2 crore, the film initially saw a quiet r

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Political and administrative issues in Jharkhand

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Sudesh Kumar Mahato meets Amit Shah to demand ST status and recruitment probes

Political leaders in Jharkhand have engaged in high-level discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding various state-level grievances, including mining legislation and recruitment integrity. In August 2026,

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India 2026 monsoon: Low-pressure system triggers heavy rain

362 clusters · 322 sources · last updated

Latest: Flooding in India disrupts infrastructure and agriculture

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

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Jharkhand recruitment crisis: Protests and legal stays

11 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: Jharkhand High Court orders JPSC appointments within two months

The impasse between student protesters and the Hemant Soren government has escalated following the government’s decision to cancel numerous recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC, JSSC, and the agency TSR Data Pr

[ACTIVE] [HEALTH] [IN]

H1N1 influenza surge and fatalities in multiple Indian state

14 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: ICMR clarifies flu vaccine availability and H1N1 guidance in India

As of early September 2026, India continues to face a seasonal surge in H1N1 influenza (swine flu) cases across multiple states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Ben

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India Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill dispute

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Odisha opposition demands withdrawal of MMDR Amendment Act

The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits presidential assent. The legislation aims to modernize mineral governance and secure critical mi

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India law-enforcement crackdown on crime 2026

284 clusters · 272 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian police dismantle extortion and cybercrime syndicates in Bijnor and Indore

In mid-August 2026, Indian law enforcement expanded its focus on high-value impersonation scams, organized trafficking, and medical fraud. Cyber-fraud investigations gained international dimensions as the FBI shared inte

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Elephant electrocution in Jharkhand

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Elephant electrocuted by live wire in Jharkhand's Latehar

In Jharkhand’s Latehar district, a wild elephant died after coming into contact with an electrified wire in Kusi Tola. Reports indicate a villager had installed exposed wires around his home and maize fields to protect p

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Fatal container vehicle accidents in Jharkhand

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Ramgarh road accident kills one and injures five

A series of fatal road accidents involving heavy containers has been reported in the Jharkhand region. In mid-August, a speeding container lost control near Lukuiya Valley in the Latehar district, striking a motorcycle

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Jharkhand recruitment crisis: Expanding CID probe and legal

20 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Jharkhand CID arrests suspect in JSSC-CGL exam irregularities case

The investigation into recruitment irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has expanded significantly. Following the arrest of former JPSC Chairman

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India NEET-UG 2026: MCC Round 2 schedule and state updates

21 clusters · 72 sources · last updated

Latest: West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results expected August 31

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Round 1 seat allotment results for the NEET-UG 2026 All India Quota, AIIMS, JIPMER, and various central and deemed universities. Candidates participating in this r

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Heavy rainfall and weather alerts in Bihar and Jharkhand

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Jharkhand faces flash flood risks and heavy rain alerts

In mid-August, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms were forecasted for the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Jharkhand, the India Meteorological Department issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall, warning of p

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Tata Power legal dispute in Singapore

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Tata Power to appeal $490 million arbitration award in Singapore

Tata Power has announced its intention to appeal to the Singapore Court of Appeal following the dismissal of its challenge against a $490.32 million arbitration award. The award was granted to Kleros Capital regarding a

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Exam fraud protests, minister resignation, Jharkhand sit-in

278 clusters · 818 sources · last updated

Latest: Youth protests in India lead to education minister resignation

The 2024 NEET-UG paper-leak protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on 25 July. Following violent demonstrations in Delhi, police compiled doss

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