'Manuwadis fighting against rise of Dalits': Karnataka minister Nagendra resigns amid Valmiki scam row
New Indian Expressby Devaraj B Hirehalli·28 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: In a major setback to the Chief Minister DK Shivakumar-led Karnataka Congress government, Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet on Friday, barely 25...
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to two new health zones, leaving 60 areas affected
New Indian Expressby Associated Press·28 Aug 2026
BUNIA: The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published on...
Karnataka to hold special meeting to discuss Kasturirangan Report
New Indian Expressby Express News Service·28 Aug 2026
MADIKERI: Ramalinga Reddy, Minister of Forest, Ecology and Environment, said the state government will hold a special meeting on Monday to find a resolution to the proposed Kasturirangan Report.
Sugar prices fall 20% as Centre steps up measures to curb hoarding, boost festive-season supply
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
Ex-mill sugar prices have declined by around 20 per cent in recent days, while retail prices have also started easing, as the government stepped up measures to improve market availability and...
Day after ambush, Manipur’s Naga areas observe shutdown
New Indian Expressby Prasanta Mazumdar·28 Aug 2026
GUWAHATI: A shutdown was observed in Manipur’s Naga areas on Friday to pay homage to four Naga civilians who were killed in an ambush by alleged Kuki rebels on Thursday.
China removes high-ranking officers Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli from key military body
New Indian Expressby AFP·28 Aug 2026
BEIJING: China removed two high-ranking officers from the country's main military body on Friday, state media reported, seven months after it was announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were...
Cancelling drivers’ licences for not knowing Marathi ‘unconstitutional’, says Union minister Athawale
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said cancelling the licences of autorickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra for not knowing Marathi would be “unconstitutional."
Nepal floods: Fear of fresh deluge as water level rises in Bhotekoshi river area
New Indian Expressby PTI·28 Aug 2026
KATHMANDU: Fears of a second wave of flash floods loomed large in Nepal after authorities issued a fresh warning on Friday following an increase in the water level in the Bhotekoshi River area, as...
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for ‘traitors’ who crossed over to rival factions
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said no “traitor” who crossed over to rival factions to “save their backs” would be allowed to return to the party, though he acknowledged...
Pragg keeps up happy run, becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour
New Indian Expressby Swaroop Swaminathan·28 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: On his way back from Oslo after winning Norway Chess, R Praggnanandhaa had an interesting encounter with one of the immigration officials at Frankfurt airport.
Defence export norms relaxed, standing licence extended to nearly every nation
New Indian Expressby Javaria Rana·28 Aug 2026
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has liberalised India’s defence export regime, expanding the coverage of the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) from 41 countries to almost the entire world, barring...
Nepal-Tibet floods: MEA says 320 Indians missing in Nepal floods, 400 stranded in China
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
At least 320 Indians remain missing and around 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)...
‘Murder of freedom of expression’: Congress leaders question Penguin India over Sonia Gandhi memoir
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·28 Aug 2026
Several Congress leaders on Friday accused Penguin Random House India (PRHI) of compromising freedom of expression over the publication of Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' in...
Madhya Pradesh’s ‘snake census’: Why does it matter for snakebite deaths?
New Indian Expressby Anuraag Singh·28 Aug 2026
The significance of Madhya Pradesh’s snake study goes beyond forests and wildlife. The state is regarded as a high-burden region for snakebite, although official health data reflect only a portion...
Tamil Nadu government notifies three elephant corridors in Hosur forest division covering 10,300 hectares
New Indian Expressby SV Krishna Chaitanya·28 Aug 2026
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has notified three elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary in Hosur forest division, which will strengthen habitat connectivity and ensure the...
'Fog, smoke, something... suddenly engulf us': Pilgrims seeking peace caught in Nepal-Tibet floods
New Indian Expressby AFP·28 Aug 2026
BIDUR: They came to the Himalayas seeking spiritual renewal, drawn by Tibet's sacred, snow-capped Mount Kailash.
High-Powered Task Force on exam reforms invites suggestions from students, parents
New Indian Expressby Rajesh Kumar Thakur·28 Aug 2026
NEW DELHI: The Centre’s recently constituted High-Powered Task Force (HPTF) on examination reforms, headed by Nandan Nilekani, on Friday invited suggestions from parents and students besides other...
Punjab Police bust weapons, narcotics smuggling modules in two separate operations; six held
New Indian Expressby Harpreet Bajwa·28 Aug 2026
CHANDIGARH: The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar and Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar, in two separate operations, busted weapons and narcotics smuggling modules with the arrest of...
Nepal-Tibet floods: Kathmandu seeks foreign aid as China's rescuers reach mudslide site
New Indian Expressby AFP·28 Aug 2026
Nepal appealed for international financial assistance on Friday after devastating floods near its border with Tibet, while saying its rescue teams were capable of handling the ongoing operations as...
Absolutely ridiculous’: Marizanne Kapp slams CA decision on trans athlete Anaya Bangar
New Indian Expressby ANI·28 Aug 2026
South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp criticised the decision by Cricket Australia (CA) to offer a pathway back into competitive cricket to transgender athlete Anaya Bangar, saying that it should...
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