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Minor assault

Alleged sexual assualt on 2 minor girls: Bombay HC voices concern over school safety, castigates police for sluggish investigation

The court also sought an affidavit from the state government detailing the actions taken by Badlapur Police before the case was transferred to the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

 Escientia Advanced Sciences plant, Andhra Pradesh

Explosion at Andhra Pradesh pharma plant kills 17, investigation underway

The blast took place at the plant's chemical reactor, where Escientia produces intermediate chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Officials have indicated that the explosion might have originated from an electricity-related fire or a gas leak that reached an electrical panel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi advocates peace and diplomacy in Warsaw ahead of his Ukraine visit

PM Modi announced the establishment of the Jam Saheb Memorial Youth Exchange program, which would invite 20 Polish teenagers to visit India each year, in an effort to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

Archana Girish Kamath, Table tennis player

Archana Kamath quits table tennis post-historic Paris Olympics to pursue studies in US

With no assurances of a medal even at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, Kamath decided to retire from professional table tennis and pursue studies abroad.

CISF deployed at RG Kar hospital, resident doctors' hostel

A CISF team, led by a DIG rank officer, Aug 21 morning surveyed the hospital complex where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered earlier this month.

Flight departs as PM Narendra Modi visits Poland

PM Modi's historic Poland visit aims to bolster strategic partnership, boost trade and defense ties

PM Modi's visit to Poland, the first in 45 years, aims to strengthen bilateral ties and celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He is also set to visit Ukraine after Poland, making him the first Indian prime minister to have visited the country since its independence. Before leaving for his trip, Modi expressed hope for a swift return to peace and stability in the region, emphasizing India's commitment as a "friend and partner" in addressing the ongoing conflict.

Bharat Bandh

Dalit, Adivasi groups call for nationwide strike over top court's ruling on reservation policies

The pan-India shutdown is organized by Dalit and Adivasi organizations who are advocating for stronger representation and protections for marginalized communities. The Supreme Court's ruling, which passed with a majority of 6:1, allows states to create sub-classifications within SCs and STs.