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Politics23 Aug, 04:27

Reservation Hatao Andolan protesters gather at Jantar Mantar

On August 21, 2026, members of the Reservation Hatao Andolan gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest against India's caste-based reservation system. Despite the Delhi Police denying permission for the site and citing prohibitory orders, demonstrators assembled to demand that affirmative action be based on economic criteria. Organizers claimed on August 22 that the government agreed to hold discussions regarding their demands, though the movement remains ongoing.

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Technology10 Aug, 07:35

Trainer aircraft skids off runway at Baramati airfield

A private trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation skidded off the runway while landing at the Baramati airfield in Pune district, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The Cessna 172 aircraft, carrying a captain and a cadet, went off the runway during a training exercise around 12:30 pm. No casualties or serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained only minor damage. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine if the incident was caused by a technical malfunction or other factors.

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Politics7 Aug, 11:29

Kayastha Pathshala Trust revokes permission for Rahul Gandhi's student event in Prayagraj

The Kayastha Pathshala Trust has cancelled the permission previously granted for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' student interaction event, which was scheduled to take place on August 8 at the KP College ground in Prayagraj. The trust cited concerns regarding waterlogging and adherence to an Allahabad High Court order restricting the use of the grounds to sports and educational activities. Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders have alleged that the cancellation was politically motivated and intended to suppress student voices.

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Crime & Justice10 Aug, 08:19

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari orders fresh probe into RG Kar case

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a fresh investigation into the 2024 rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The decision follows a formal request from the victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, who is currently a BJP MLA. Adhikari stated that the state government will establish an inquiry commission under the Special Commission Act of 1952 and investigate the circumstances surrounding the victim's cremation. The Chief Minister alleged that the police failed to perform their duties during the initial handling of the case.

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Crime & Justice6 Aug, 18:35

Judicial Commission Report on 2024 Sambhal Violence Tabled in Uttar Pradesh Assembly

A judicial commission report tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has concluded that the communal violence in Sambhal on November 24, 2024, was a pre-planned conspiracy. The three-member panel, led by Justice (retd) Devendra Kumar Arora, investigated the unrest that occurred during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The report identifies several individuals, including Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local political figures, as having played roles in inciting the mob and obstructing the survey process. The violence resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries.

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Politics10 Aug, 04:49

Mamata Banerjee's convoy attacked in North 24 Parganas

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced aggressive protests on Sunday while traveling to the North 24 Parganas district to visit the family of a deceased Trinamool Congress worker. Protesters surrounded her vehicle, chanting slogans and throwing mud, shoes, and stones at the car. Banerjee alleged that the incident was a planned conspiracy and criticized the local police for failing to provide adequate security, while Trinamool Congress leaders described the event as an attempt on her life.

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Health7 Aug, 10:14

Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra resident doctors to end strike over homeopathy policy

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have ended an indefinite strike following an intervention by the Bombay High Court. The protest was initiated by medical associations opposing a state government decision that allows homeopathy practitioners to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council and prescribe allopathic medicines after completing a specific course. The strike caused significant disruptions to healthcare services across the state, including the suspension of outpatient and essential services in private hospitals.

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