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JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ protest in Jharkhand enters 19th. day over alleged examination irregularities.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

The JPSC-JSSC aspirants’ protest in Jharkhand has entered its 19th day, with students continuing their agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Opposition leaders have also stepped up their...

World

Norwegian rocks could be shipped in to defend town.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Ten thousand tonnes of rock could be transported about 600 miles (950km) across the North Sea to the English coast as part of efforts to protect a town’s sea...

World

Hungary. Former Supreme Court Chief Andras Baka elected as new President.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Hungary’s parliament today elected former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as the country’s next President. Baka, who will serve in the largely ceremonial role, was elected with the support...

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Indian fencers win two gold, three silver and four bronze medals at Commonwealth Championship.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. After securing 17 medals on the opening day on Monday, Indian fencers added more Medals...

Death toll crosses 200 mark in Colombia earthquake.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia yesterday has crossed 200 mark. Citing local authorities media reported that more than 200 people were killed and...

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Jharkhand bandh. Normal life affected. Students protest enters 18th. day.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

August 11, 2026 9:20 PM. A BJP-called Jharkhand bandh affected normal life in several parts of the state today, with party workers protesting against the alleged lathi-charge on students...

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CBI arrests offender in 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested Proclaimed Offender Gopal Das from West Bengal, who was involved in 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal. The accused...

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Thousands of devotees perform Pithru Tharpanam across Keralam on Karkkidaka Vavu.

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Thousands of devotees across Keralam began offering Pithru Tharpanam (ancestral homage) in the early hours today on the auspicious occasion of Karkkidaka Vavu. The new moon day in the...

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Haryana. Kalash Vandan Yatra Marks 650th. Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidas.

ION correspondentAugust 9, 2026August 10, 2026

In Haryana, the sacred Kalash Vandan Yatra, organised to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj, reached Kambopura village in Gharaunda Assembly constituency today. A...

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Nagaland CM calls for preservation of indigenous knowledge on International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples.

ION correspondentAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples today, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has called for the preservation of indigenous knowledge, traditions and cultural heritage. In a...

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