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Delhi has recorded 1,449 H1N1 infections by mid-August, compared with 229 during the corresponding period last year.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 3:18 pm
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Only 223 of India's 4,332 urban local bodies have credit ratings, blocking access to a ₹5.8 trillion financing opportunity even as cities face an ₹11.5 trillion capex need through FY31. 
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 3:11 pm
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Polysilicon is used to make ingots, which are then processed into wafers and used to produce solar cells.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 3:10 pm
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USCIS will introduce a revised Form I-485 for green card applications next month, rejecting older versions postmarked after September 18. 
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 3:09 pm
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BRITAIN-ROYALS-HARRY:Prince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 2:48 pm
Times of India
Most US companies have delivered stronger-than-expected spring earnings, helping fuel the stock market's recent advance to record levels. Over longer periods, stock prices generally tend to track the direction of corporate profits.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 2:45 pm
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The health minister said the government is closely monitoring the situation and has directed all government hospitals to ensure adequate treatment facilities are available.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 2:31 pm
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Sugar prices have risen to ₹55.70/kg from ₹48.18/kg in a month. The Centre rejects linking the surge to ethanol production, citing lower output, festive demand, crop damage, tighter global supplies, and speculation or hoarding as key reasons.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 2:17 pm
Times of India
The 29 investment proposals have come from investors and entities based in several jurisdictions, including Mauritius, the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 2:14 pm
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The Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint of about the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 CJP protests. Rahul Gandhi visited the Parliament Street police station and staged a sit-in, which has ended.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 1:38 pm
Times of India
Oil products now account for a much larger share of India's exports to several destinations. India has about 258.1 million tonnes of installed refining capacity across 23 refineries. It is the fourth-largest refining centre globally after the US, China and Russia.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 1:20 pm
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State authorities must immediately trace manufacturers, marketers, distributors, and retailers dealing in unapproved enclomiphene products, initiate regulatory action, and ensure these items are not manufactured or sold within their jurisdictions.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 1:16 pm
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A low-pressure area over Madhya Pradesh is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rain to east Madhya Pradesh, while the northeast faces a flash-flood risk over the next 24 hours.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 12:55 pm
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Turkey has already issued warrants against Netanyahu and other top officials for 'genocide' over Israel's actions in the Gaza war.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 12:47 pm
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A young patient from Kolkata underwent surgery after months of living with a persistent ringing noise in one of her ears. An MRI venogram revealed something no doctor could predict initially.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 12:05 pm
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In Delhi, heavy downpours on Tuesday triggered widespread waterlogging and severe traffic gridlocks across several neighbourhoods.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 11:44 am
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Naravane has said that Pakistan and China present totally different challenges. "We have fought wars with both of them. We have unsettled borders," he noted.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 10:49 am
Times of India
SBI customers will face charges for cash withdrawals exceeding four free monthly transactions. A fee of Rs 15 plus GST applies to Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts. Digital transactions remain free, and Aadhaar Enabled Payment System transactions are now counted. Interest rates on bulk term dep...
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 10:32 am
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A viral X post highlights a user's flat-hunting adventure in Bengaluru, where he inadvertently met the founders of a legal AI startup. 
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 9:56 am
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The Supreme Court revised its May 2025 ruling, reducing the mandatory legal practice for entry-level judicial exams from three years to one. Candidates must complete training at a judicial academy and an additional one-year clerkship under the revised framework.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 9:43 am
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Dreams may be common, but the courage to pursue them is rare. The true difference between success and failure lies in the willingness to take risks, accept potential failure, and act despite fears. Ambition alone cannot guarantee outcomes.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 8:51 am
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The incident took place when CJP co-convenor, Ashutosh Ranka, accompanied by a CJP team, visited a government school in Rampura Kanwarpura village in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which he claimed had been operating in a buffalo shed for the past several years.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 8:28 am
Times of India
India plans a $1.2 billion incentive scheme for advanced equipment manufacturing. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for critical machinery. The government expects fresh investment and domestic production growth over seven years. The scheme will cover tunnel boring machines and fire-fi...
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 8:27 am
Times of India
India currently has the world's most powerful hydrogen train in operation and has also established a dedicated facility for manufacturing and supplying hydrogen for the train. The initial target is to deploy 35 hydrogen-powered trains on heritage routes.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 7:31 am
Times of India
MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a firm bullish bias, with prices holding near Rs 1,60,900 after extending their recent uptrend. The chart shows a clear sequence of higher highs and higher lows, supported by positive moving-average alignment and sustained buying interest.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 7:04 am
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Margaret Qualley's viral shoes comeswith only a little leather straps attached to a heel cap. Her fashion moment from the The Dog Stars premiere in London has sparked a debate on the internet.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 6:37 am
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Hannah Arendt's words highlight the tendency of rebels to become conservative once they achieve power. This shift from radical opposition to cautious defence illustrates that the burden of responsibility can transform a leader's priorities and actions.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 6:15 am
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Two pilots and six passengers were on board the aircraft, which was a civilian-contracted flight.
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 6:01 am
Times of India
Telecom providers must stop individuals from obtaining more than nine mobile connections. A new system starts August twenty-fourth, initially verifying connections post-facto. Operators will use subscriber photos from the Digital Intelligence Platform for checks. Real-time identification and prev...
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 5:12 am
Times of India
On Friday morning, the rupee showed signs of strength against the US dollar. Despite the upward trend, high crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions are pressuring the currency. The Reserve Bank of India anticipates notable foreign currency inflows this year, though these have yet to resul...
Posted on 21 August 2026 | 5:06 am