Month: August 2026

IT Ministry approves ₹7,877 crore worth projects under electronic component scheme

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IT Ministry approves ₹7,877 crore worth projects under electronic component scheme

Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union MoS Jitin Prasada during handing over of Approvals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, in New Delhi on August 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Monday approved projects collectively worth ₹7,877 crore for incentives under…

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Godavari suicide bid: man dies, 2 missing; note alleges daughter harassed

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Godavari suicide bid: man dies, 2 missing; note alleges daughter harassed

Police personnel searching for the family missing in river Godavari in Rajamahendravaram city on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Authorities retrieved the body of a 61-year-old man on Monday evening after he along with his wife, daughter and 10-year-old grandson, jumped into river Godavari from the Road-cum-Rail bridge in Rajamahendravaram city on Sunday night….

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Lupin gets U.S FDA nod for Pitolisant tablets

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Lupin gets U.S FDA nod for Pitolisant tablets

Drugmaker Lupin on Monday said it has received the final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its abbreviated new drug application for Pitolisant Tablets, 4.45 mg and 17.8 mg. The U.S. FDA has approved the company’s generic as bioequivalent to Harmony Biosciences’ Wakix for the indications in the approved labeling….

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Volleyball | Shameemudheen emerges as the biggest buy at PVL season 5 auction

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Volleyball | Shameemudheen emerges as the biggest buy at PVL season 5 auction

Kochi Blue Spikers secured Shameemudheen for ₹20 lakh at the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) season 5 auction on Monday, making the blocker the costliest player sold. While defending champion Bengaluru Torpedoes made no moves, choosing to retain its entire championship-winning squad instead, Ahmedabad Defenders made five acquisitions: C.K. Muhammad Nihal (₹19 lakh), Muhammed Iqbal (₹4…

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Sports

Durand Cup: Bagan edges Jamshedpur on penalties, books semifinal spot

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Durand Cup: Bagan edges Jamshedpur on penalties, books semifinal spot

It took just a couple of minutes for Sahal to put Bagan in front. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties after being locked 1-1 in regulation time to reach the semifinals of the 135th Durand Cup at Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday. Sahal Abdul Samad put…

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Jipmer launches new initiative to strengthen mental well-being of students

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Jipmer launches new initiative to strengthen mental well-being of students

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) has launched a new initiative, Jipmer Centre for Counselling, Assistance, Resilience and Empowerment of Students (J-CARES), aimed at strengthening the mental well-being, resilience and emotional support among its students and fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment. Established under the guidance of Director Vir Singh…

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Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime

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Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime

Dr. Ikramuddin Kamil, Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai and CDA Afghan Embassy Mufti Noor Ahmed Noor celebrate Victory Day, marking the Taliban administration’s fifth year in power, at the Afghanistan Embassy, Delhi on August 17 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a first, the Taliban administration of Afghanistan marked the 5th anniversary of ‘Victory…

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Eastern Naval Command lift VDCA Institutional League title

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Jipmer launches new initiative to strengthen mental well-being of students

Eastern Naval Command (ENC) were crowned champions of the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association’s (VDCA) Institutional League 2025–26, defeating Visakhapatnam City Police by 96 runs in the final at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Batting first, ENC posted 222 for five in 20 overs, with Sanath Kelath scoring 78 off 36 balls…

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