Seven Dead, 12 Injured in Ashok Dham Temple Stampede in Bihar’s Lakhisarai
Seven devotees died and 12 were injured in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on Monday morning amid a heavy rush during the month of Shravan.
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Month: August 2026
India Weighs Merchant Fees for High-Value UPI Transactions at Large Businesses
India is reviewing proposals to allow banks and payment firms to levy charges of 0.3% to 0.5% on large-value UPI transactions processed by major commercial merchants.
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Discussion on Vande Mataram Is Unnecessary, Says Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that debates surrounding Vande Mataram are unnecessary, affirming that the historic song inspired India’s freedom struggle and must be respected under the law.
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Websol Gears Up for Expansion and Generational Shift in Solar Manufacturing
Websol, India’s oldest solar module manufacturer, is expanding its West Bengal cell facilities, shifting operational leadership to a new generation, and pivoting its module production strategy.
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Devdutt Padikkal Scores Maiden Test Century with 167 Against Sri Lanka in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal registered his maiden Test century, scoring 167 runs against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium as India posted 460 for nine by the close of the second day.
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Kerala High Court Questions State Over Failure to Collect Fines for Illegal Flex Boards
The Kerala High Court reprimanded authorities for failing to collect mandatory fines on unauthorised flex boards and banners, noting significant revenue loss and discrepancies in civic enforcement reports.
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Yotta targets $1.5 billion raise in FY27, including India IPO
“Our $1.5 billion fund-raise is a combination of pre-IPO fundraising, as well as an IPO. We are targeting Q4 of
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Bangladesh Secures Historic First Test Victory in Australia with Darwin Win
Bangladesh made cricket history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Darwin, marking their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil as Steve Smith acknowledged his side was outplayed.
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Lead Technology Use Instead of Merely Adapting, CJI Surya Kant Urges National Law Universities
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged national law universities to guide legal technology integration, opposing complete bans on generative AI while emphasizing independent human judgment, ethics, and fairness.
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Two Airport Staffers Injured After Gun Discharges During Security Check at Varanasi Airport
Two security screening staffers sustained injuries at Varanasi airport after a passenger’s declared pistol discharged during a document and weapon verification process for an Air India Express flight.
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