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Telangana prison system records historic first as 78 inmates clear SSC exams through NIOS.

EditorAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

In a historic first for Telangana’s prison system, 78 inmates have successfully passed their SSC exams through the National Institute of Open Schooling, NIOS. Prisons Director General Dr. Soumya...

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Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma today approved several key proposals, including draft Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting,...

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J&K. Police launches Dial 112 service for immediate assistance.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police activated the National General Emergency Response System, Dial 112, today for immediate assistance to people during emergencies through a single helpline. The police said the...

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EditorAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

YEIDA says drainage system at Jewar airport remained fully functional during heavy rainfall. In Uttar Pradesh, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has clarified that there was no waterlogging on...

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Maharashtra. SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in attack.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Sukhbir Singh Badal is in a stable condition and out of danger. He is recovering in...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

Clear weather in most parts of Uttarakhand improves road restoration work.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Most parts of Uttarakhand are experiencing clear weather today. With improved weather conditions, work to reopen roads disrupted at various locations across the state is underway on a war...

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Himachal Pradesh imposes 60-paise-per-litre orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Himachal Pradesh state government has issued a notification imposing an orphan and widow cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and diesel. The revised prices came into effect...

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Maharashtra ATS seizes drug worth of Rs 9 crores from Mumbai and Greater Noida.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has busted an inter-state drug network and seized more than 4.7 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at more than 9 crore rupees in Mumbai and...

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Calcutta HC cancels all OBC certificates issued under revised rules by previous state govt.

ION correspondentAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled all Other Backward Classes, or OBC-A and OBC-B certificates issued under the revised rules introduced by the previous Trinamool Congress government in West...

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

ION correspondentAugust 12, 2026August 13, 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...