# international edition (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover international edition. Page: Feed: --- ## [UPTET 2026 Qualifying Marks: Check category-wise cutoff, pass percentage and certificate validity](https://organiser.org/2026/08/27/377187/bharat/uptet-2026-qualifying-marks-check-category-wise-cutoff-pass-percentage-and-certificate-validity/) _2026-08-26 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has declared the UPTET 2026 result for Paper 1 and Paper 2 on August 26, 2026. Candidates can check their UPTET Result 2026 and qualifying status through the official UPESSC website, upessc.up.gov.in. As per the data shared by UPESSC, in UPTET Paper 1 (Primary Level), 7,13,648 candidates appeared, and 5,71,435 candidates… ## [Why Akbar Bugti Still Matters: The Baloch martyr whose defiance still haunts Pakistan 20 years after his death](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377173/world/why-akbar-bugti-still-matters-the-baloch-martyr-whose-defiance-still-haunts-pakistan-20-years-after-his-death/) _2026-08-26 · Sant Kumar Sharma · Organiser_ Two decades ago, on August 26, 2006, Nawab Akbar Bugti, who had served at one time as Chief Minister of Balochistan and at another as its Governor, was killed in a military action. He was then 80 years old and hiding in a cave with a loyal band of followers, avoiding President Pervez Musharraf’s armed forces for several months. Speaking about his identity, Bugti once remarked: “I have been human… ## [UPTET 2026 Result (OUT): Download scorecard PDF at upessc.up.gov.in; Check qualifying marks](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/374745/bharat/uptet-2026-result-out-download-scorecard-pdf-at-upessc-up-gov-in-check-qualifying-marks/) _2026-08-26 · Mahima Bahl · Organiser_ Lucknow – The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET 2026 Result. Candidates can now check their results and download their scorecards from the official UPTET portal, upessc.up.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for UPTET Paper 1 and/or Paper 2 can use their login credentials to access their marks and qualifying status in online mode only. Those who will… ## [UGC NET Result 2026: NTA to release final answer key and results this week along with CSIR NET, ICAR AIEEA PG, AICE PhD](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377170/bharat/ugc-net-result-2026-nta-to-release-final-answer-key-and-results-this-week-along-with-csir-net-icar-aieea-pg-aice-phd/) _2026-08-26 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the UGC NET 2026 final answer key and result will be available this week for candidates who appeared for the examination across 84 subjects. Candidates can check their UGC NET result 2026 and UGC NET final answer key on the official NTA website once they are released. Along with UGC-NET 2026, NTA is also scheduled to… ## [Dr Hedgewar inspired ordinary citizens to serve the Nation: Sunil Ambekar](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377165/bharat/dr-hedgewar-inspired-ordinary-citizens-to-serve-the-nation-sunil-ambekar/) _2026-08-26 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ KANPUR: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Kanpur, organised a ‘Youth Business Conclave’ at the auditorium of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College. Held as part of the RSS centenary celebrations, the programme witnessed the participation of hundreds of prominent young entrepreneurs, businesspersons, industrialists, doctors, professors and intellectuals from the city. The programme was… ## [February 27, 1971 | MS Golwalkar Interview: A Date with man of destiny with Dr Saifuddin Jeelani](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377160/bharat/february-27-1971-ms-golwalkar-interview-a-man-with-man-of-destiny-with-dr-saifuddin-jeelani/) _2026-08-26 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ Whenever senior RSS functionaries travel abroad, their visits often become an occasion for negative talk from sections of Islamist and anti-RSS groups overseas. More than five decades ago, In 1971, then RSS Sarsanghchalak MS Golwalkar (Guruji), addressed these questions in an interview with Dr Saifuddin Jeelani, an Iranian journalist and Arabic scholar in which he spoke at length about… ## [Chhattisgarh: Security forces unearth Maoist Dump in forests of Kanker, seize weapons & communication equipment](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377147/bharat/chhattisgarh-security-forces-unearth-maoist-dump-in-forests-of-kanker-seize-weapons-communication-equipment/) _2026-08-26 · Dr Samanwaya Nanda · Organiser_ Jagdalpur: Security forces have achieved a significant success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district with the recovery of a Maoist weapons and equipment dump from the remote forested and hilly terrain of Morkhandi village under Chhotebethiya police station limits. The recovery was made during an intensive search operation conducted by a joint team comprising… ## [Dr Mohan Bhagwat’s event in US reflects Bharatiya ethos; it is organised in spirit of open dialogue: Sunil Ambekar](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377148/bharat/rss-sarsanghchalak-dr-mohan-bhagwat-to-participate-in-universal-oneness-celebration-during-us-visit/) _2026-08-26 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ NEW DELHI: RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwa’s visit to the United States will include the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York, an interfaith gathering that will bring together people from different religions and cultures. “The Universal Oneness Celebration in New York exemplifies an interfaith gathering where RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat ji will communicate with a diverse,… ## [“Coalition is not a Master – Servant affair”: CPI mouthpiece hits out at former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377139/politics/coalition-is-not-a-master-servant-affair-cpi-mouthpiece-hits-out-at-former-keralam-cm-pinarayi-vijayan/) _2026-08-26 · T Satisan · Organiser_ An article carried by the Communist Party of India’s (CPI) mouthpiece “Janayugam” Malayalam daily dated August 25 has ended up as a sharp criticism against CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan over the dispute regarding the position of the Deputy Opposition Leader in the Kerala Assembly. Authored by CPI leader Sathyan Mokeri, the article says, “Egoism does not suit a communist leader”, while arguing that… ## [Tamil Nadu: Tenkasi excavation unearths fifth century hero stone and Sangam-era step well](https://organiser.org/2026/08/26/377142/bharat/tamil-nadu-tenkasi-excavation-unearths-fifth-century-hero-stone-and-sangam-era-step-well/) _2026-08-26 · TS Venkatesan · Organiser_ A fifth-century hero stone inscription dating back to the Sangam era has been unearthed at Malayadipatti village near Karivalamvanthanallur in Tenkasi district, according to the Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department, as reported on August 22. The discovery was made at one of the sites where the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has been conducting excavations. The four-line… ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MPzQkmejYdIn) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [DPIIT partners with PhonePe, Shell India to expand technology, market and investment support for startups](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376597/bharat/dpiit-partners-with-phonepe-shell-india-to-expand-technology-market-and-investment-support-for-startups/) _2026-08-23 · Shashank Kumar Dwivedi · Organiser_ The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with PhonePe and Shell India to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups and promote innovation across key sectors. The agreements, signed on August 19, 2026, are aimed at expanding startups’ access to technology, digital… ## [Bangladesh: Hindu school teacher & family found dead; Police suspect targeted attack amid spiking anti-Hindu violence](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376636/world/bangladesh-hindu-school-teacher-police-suspect-targeted-attack-amid-spiking-anti-hindu-violence/) _2026-08-23 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ Rangpur: In a tragic and shocking incident amid continuing targeted assaults on Hindus in Bangladesh, a retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife, their 23-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur under mysterious circumstances. The incident has triggered a multi-agency investigation and police suspect strangulation(attack on the neck region, that… ## [Karnataka: National Permaculture Conference calls for shift to natural, regenerative & sustainable agriculture](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376610/bharat/karnataka-national-permaculture-conference-calls-for-shift-to-natural-regenerative-sustainable-agriculture/) _2026-08-23 · Indresh · Organiser_ Ramanagara: The growing concerns over chemical residues in food, declining soil health, water scarcity and rising agricultural input costs came under the spotlight at a two-day National Permaculture Conference organised by the Art of Living near Bengaluru. The conference, held at the Art of Living International Centre in Ramanagara, brought together farmers, agricultural experts, permaculture… ## [Home Minister Amit Shah outlines Siliguri strategy; Calls for inter-departmental synergy to foster national security](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376616/bharat/home-minister-amit-shah-outlines-siliguri-strategy-calls-for-inter-departmental-synergy-to-foster-national-security/) _2026-08-23 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on August 22, Saturday directed all agencies concerned to increase their footprints in Siliguri corridor by establishing more of their institutions. The Home Minister also urged to keep the strategic Siliguri Corridor free of encroachments and take all steps to stop illegal immigration in the region. Siliguri Corridor is a 60 km long and 22 km wide area… ## [Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Centre holds national workshop to strengthen village-level water management](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376586/bharat/jal-jeevan-mission-2-0-centre-holds-national-workshop-to-strengthen-village-level-water-management/) _2026-08-23 · Shashank Kumar Dwivedi · Organiser_ The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a national workshop on capacity building under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, bringing together representatives from States and Union Territories, rural WASH partners, training institutions and other stakeholders involved in rural drinking water delivery. The workshop, titled “Multi-Stakeholder… ## [Tamil Nadu: Sowcar Janaki, who acted across five languages and 450-plus films, passes away at 94](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376611/bharat/tamil-nadu-sowcar-janaki-who-acted-across-five-languages-and-450-plus-films-passes-away-at-94/) _2026-08-23 · TS Venkatesan · Organiser_ Veteran South Indian film and stage actress ‘Sowcar’ Janaki, who carved a remarkable career spanning over seven decades across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, passed away on August 21 at the age of 94 in Chennai, due to age-related complications. Born Sankaramanchi Janaki in 1931 to Venkoji Rao and Sachi Devi in Rajamundry (now Rajamahendravaram), she was the couple’s first… ## [Resetting the Global Financial Architecture: A tool for balanced and sustainable global economy](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376172/world/resetting-the-global-financial-architecture-a-tool-for-balanced-and-sustainable-global-economy/) _2026-08-23 · Atul Sehgal · Organiser_ The present global financial systems are in a state of massive flux because the world economy has reached a critical inflection point. Over the last 55 years, the capitalist model of financial architectures—built upon paper fiat currencies printed at will and dominated by a single hegemony, the U.S. Dollar—has created a global politico-economic environment that is unnatural, inorganic and… ## [Bihar’s rural housing gets Rs 13,427 crore push with approval of 11.19 lakh pucca houses](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376580/bharat/bihars-rural-housing-gets-rs-13427-crore-push-with-approval-of-11-19-lakh-pucca-houses/) _2026-08-23 · Shashank Kumar Dwivedi · Organiser_ Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on August 20, announced the approval of 11,18,937 pucca houses for poor families in Bihar under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), with an allocation of Rs 13,427 crore. Chouhan made the announcement while addressing a state-level PMAY programme in Patna, where he handed over the sanction letter to… ## [JPSC-JSSC Exam Row: Jharkhand students show the real way to protest](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/375709/bharat/jpsc-jssc-exam-row-jharkhand-students-show-the-real-way-to-protest/) _2026-08-23 · Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo · Organiser_ The Jharkhand students and youth agitation started on July 25, 2026 at Ranchi, the capital city of the Jharkhand state. It was five days after the “Sansad-Chalo” march held by the Jantar-Mantar protesters in Delhi on July 20, 2026 that showcased the magnitude of their agitation, primarily organised by the CJP, as abusive, indecent, violent and devoid of the moral standards. The tone and tenor at… ## [Karnataka: Mechanic Syed Abubakar held for social media links with Pakistani gangsters; Probe underway](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376591/bharat/karnataka-mechanic-syed-abubakar-held-for-social-media-links-with-pakistani-gangsters-probe-underway/) _2026-08-23 · Indresh · Organiser_ Doddaballapur: Police have arrested a 28-year-old man from Doddaballapur on suspicion of maintaining social media links with individuals identified by investigators as Pakistani gangsters. The accused, Syed Abu Bakar, a resident of Islamapura in Doddaballapur, was arrested based on information provided by the Counter Intelligence Cell and Central Intelligence Bureau officials, police sources said.… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TZDJbTo4sToN) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [No Sugar Shortage in Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi orders crackdown on hoarders, black-marketers](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376560/bharat/no-sugar-shortage-in-uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-orders-crackdown-on-hoarders-black-marketers/) _2026-08-23 · Vivek Kumar · Organiser_ LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the state sugar supply position and assured the public that there is no shortage of the commodity anywhere in the state. According to figures placed before the Chief Minister, sugar mills across Uttar Pradesh currently hold a combined stock of 179.38 lakh quintals, as sufficient to meet consumer demand comfortably in the weeks ahead.… ## [Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Death Anniversary: A legacy of service, education and social reform](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376551/bharat/swami-laxmanananda-saraswati-death-anniversary-a-legacy-of-service-education-and-social-reform/) _2026-08-23 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ Born in Gurujang village of Angul district in 1924, Swami Laxmanananda devoted nearly four decades to tribal welfare, education, cultural preservation, environmental protection and social empowerment in Odisha. From establishing ashrams, Sanskrit schools and residential institutions for tribal girls to promoting traditional agriculture, cow protection and community self-reliance, he became a… ## [Fact Check: Health Ministry says wellness centres not closing for NEET-PG exam duty, check official update](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376554/bharat/fact-check-health-ministry-says-wellness-centres-not-closing-for-neet-pg-exam-duty-check-official-update/) _2026-08-23 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has issued a clarification after a fake notice carrying the CGHS name and logo circulated online. The unauthorised notice claimed that CGHS Wellness Centres would remain closed from August 27 to 31, 2026, due to the deployment of Medical Officers for NEET PG 2026 exam duty. In a circular dated August 22, 2026, the Directorate of… ## [Onam’s Forgotten Roots: How a Hindu civilisational tradition was recast in modern Keralam’s political narratives](https://organiser.org/2026/08/23/376548/bharat/onams-forgotten-roots-how-a-hindu-civilisational-tradition-was-recast-in-modern-keralams-political-narratives/) _2026-08-23 · Dr Vishnu Aravind · Organiser_ As Keralam prepares to celebrate Onam this year, the ten day festivities will culminate in Thiruvonam on August 26, following the opening of the celebrations with on August 16. Across the state, homes, mandirs and public spaces will come alive with pookkalams (floral decorations), Onasadya (grand feasts) cultural programmes and traditional festivities. Onam is today presented in many public… ## [AIAPGET 2026: NTA suspends Eduquity after power failure disrupts exam at Jaipur centre; Show-cause notice served](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376541/bharat/aiapget-2026-nta-suspends-eduquity-after-power-failure-disrupts-exam-at-jaipur-centre-show-cause-notice-served/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken action against M/s Eduquity Career Technologies Pvt. Ltd. following lapses reported during the conduct of the AIAPGET 2026 examination at an exam centre in Jaipur on August 22. The NTA has issued a show-cause notice to the agency, seeking an explanation for the reported lapses during the examination. This show-cause action comes after the NTA… ## [MEA exposes Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s anti-Bharat agenda masked as ‘State Development’](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376537/bharat/mea-exposes-telangana-cm-revanth-reddys-anti-bharat-agenda-masked-as-state-development/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ HYDERABD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s recent attempt to frame his diplomatic itinerary as a crusade for state development was unmasked by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). New Delhi’s firm denial of political clearance for Revanth Reddy’s US tour exposed how state-funded foreign travel was being leveraged to platform anti-Bharat elements. While Reddy attempted to mask his… ## [‘Mind your tongue’: Channi Vs Hooda clash over ‘role model’ praise for 1984 anti-Sikh riots perpetrator Sajjan Kumar](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376534/bharat/mind-your-tongue-channi-vs-hooda-clash-over-role-model-praise-for-1984-anti-sikh-riots-perpetrator-sajjan-kumar/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi hit out at his party colleagues over their remarks describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as a “role model”. Channi said those praising Kumar should “mind their tongue”. n a video posted on X on Saturday, Channi said, “Sajjan Kumar is a killer of the Sikh community, a traitor; he conspired to have Sikhs killed….… ## [EAM Jaishankar decodes geopolitical reality with 3Cs; Outlines 4Ds as strategic solutions to fortify national security](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376525/bharat/eam-jaishankar-decodes-geopolitical-reality-with-3cs-outlines-4ds-as-strategic-solutions-to-fortify-national-security/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: Addressing a session at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, on August 22, Saturday, EAM Jaishankar said that the world has become increasingly competitive, with countries and policymakers pushing their interests to a point where competition is, at times, turning into conflict. External Affairs Minister painted a “realistic picture” of the current geopolitical landscape and… ## [Pakistan: Contempt plea filed against PM Shehbaz Sharif & 2 ministers for defying Supreme Court order on Imran Khan](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376490/world/pakistan-contempt-plea-filed-against-pm-shehbaz-sharif-2-ministers-for-defying-supreme-court-order-on-imran-khan/) _2026-08-22 · Sant Kumar Sharma · Organiser_ Islamabad: Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, approached the Supreme Court (SC) on August 22, Saturday seeking to initiate contempt proceedings for failing to implement August 18 order issued by it. She has said that the government has committed contempt of the apex court by refusing to shift the patient (her brother) to… ## [PM Modi’s Free Online Coaching Mission: A tool for digital inclusion and social mobility](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376467/bharat/pm-modis-free-online-coaching-mission-a-tool-for-digital-inclusion-and-social-mobility/) _2026-08-22 · Swasti Sharma · Organiser_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day 2026 speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort has become an inflection point for positive growth in Bharat’s educational teleology. The speech reflected on our past while simultaneously articulating a blueprint for the country’s pedagogical future. In his inclusive and inspiring Independence Day address, the Prime Minister announced an important… ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BYuvsuD9mZg2) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: PM Carney recalls negotiators & President Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on Ottawa](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376519/world/us-canada-trade-talks-collapse-pm-carney-recalls-negotiators-president-trump-imposes-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-ottawa/) _2026-08-22 · Dr Vishnu Aravind · Organiser_ Washington DC/Ottawa: Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have collapsed, setting the stage for a fresh escalation between the two historic allies as President Donald Trump prepares to impose 50 per cent tariffs on about USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the talks and ordered Ottawa’s negotiators to return home, while… ## [Delhi University PhD Admission 2026: FYUP students can apply without master’s degree this year](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376452/bharat/delhi-university-phd-admission-2026-fyup-students-can-apply-without-masters-degree-this-year/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: The University of Delhi (DU) has opened a direct PhD pathway for the first batch of students completing its four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP), allowing eligible graduates to apply for doctoral programmes without a master’s degree. The special provision has been introduced for the 2026-27 academic session, as the first batch of students has completed the FYUP this year. Under the… ## [PM Modi’s 23-point Viksit Bharat Blueprint: Sports, skilling, agriculture, governance reforms form key pillars](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376454/bharat/pm-modis-23-point-viksit-bharat-blueprint-sports-skilling-agriculture-governance-reforms-form-key-pillars/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out an ambitious 23-point action roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. The underlining goal is to transform the Viksit Bharat mission from a government vision into a nationwide mass movement. The 23-point roadmap encompasses sectors such as sports, skilling, agriculture, artificial intelligence, domestic technology, pharmaceuticals, industrial capacity… ## [Ken-Betwa Link Project: Beyond Politics, a path to water security & Bundelkhand’s transformation](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376410/bharat/ken-betwa-link-project-beyond-politics-a-path-to-water-security-bundelkhands-transformation/) _2026-08-22 · Dr Mayank Chaturvedi · Organiser_ Bundelkhand is a region of India that has endured drought, erratic rainfall, limited irrigation and groundwater crises for years. The Ken-Betwa Link Project is now moving forward with the hope of bringing about a major transformation. With an estimated cost of approximately Rs 44,605 crore, the project aims to provide irrigation to 1.062 million hectares, drinking water to around 62 million… ## [West Bengal: Muslim Teacher assaults Hindu Teacher Surajit Mondal; students block NH-27 over suspension](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376461/bharat/west-bengal-muslim-teacher-assaults-hindu-teacher-surajit-mondal-students-block-nh-27-over-suspension/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ Darjeeling: Tension was reported in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal after students of Murliganj Higher Secondary School blocked National Highway-27 in protest against the suspension of a contractual teacher, Surajit Mondal. According to the information, the students took to the highway after Mondal, a Hindu contractual teacher, was suspended by the school authorities following an… ## [NHRC orders inquiry after ex-judge accuses Punjab CM’s wife of Rs 5 crore extortion to suppress rape case](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376439/bharat/nhrc-orders-inquiry-after-ex-judge-accuses-punjab-cms-wife-of-rs-5-crore-extortion-to-suppress-rape-case/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a serious allegation that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case, directing the state’s top administrative and police officials to investigate the claim and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks. The allegation was brought before the NHRC by the Legal Rights… ## [Ahmedabad AMC steps up food safety drive, seals eateries and urges restaurants to put kitchen CCTV on display](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376448/bharat/ahmedabad-amc-steps-up-food-safety-drive-seals-eateries-and-urges-restaurants-to-put-kitchen-cctv-on-display/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has stepped up its crackdown on unsafe food practices and poor hygiene at restaurants and other food establishments across the city. The AMC health department issued an advisory to 11,123 restaurants and food business operators, urging them to install CCTV cameras in their kitchens and display live footage near reception or seating areas. The… ## [Karnataka: Kumaraswamy doubles down on NICE toll boycott, tells motorists ‘Don’t fear FIRs, Don’t pay’](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376427/bharat/karnataka-kumaraswamy-doubles-down-on-nice-toll-boycott-tells-motorists-dont-fear-firs-dont-pay/) _2026-08-22 · Indresh · Organiser_ Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on August 21 reiterated his appeal to motorists not to pay the toll on the NICE Road, intensifying the ongoing dispute between vehicle users and toll plaza operators. Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy alleged that the NICE organisation was collecting toll illegally and accused the state government of allowing arbitrary increases in toll… ## [Is Sharmila Tagore’s true identity Ayesha Sultana? The truth behind her name, religion and ideology!](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376420/bharat/is-sharmila-tagores-true-identity-ayesha-sultana-the-truth-behind-her-name-religion-and-ideology/) _2026-08-22 · Dr Mayank Chaturvedi · Organiser_ In the history of Indian cinema, there are a select few names that have left an indelible mark on the screen, yet their real lives differ from the personas they project. One such name is Sharmila Tagore, or rather, Ayesha Sultana. Sharmila Tagore, who began her career with Satyajit Ray’s films, has recently been in the spotlight, particularly following a controversial statement she made regarding… ## [US: California to celebrate Deepawali as a symbol of wisdom, growth & unity; Hails contribution of Indian Americans](https://organiser.org/2026/08/22/376445/world/us-california-to-celebrate-deepawali-as-a-symbol-of-wisdom-growth-hails-contribution-of-indian-americans/) _2026-08-22 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ The California State Assembly has formally recognised November 8, 2026, as “Diwali Day”, urging residents across the state to participate in celebrations of the Festival of Lights. The resolution recognises and highlights Diwali’s deep cultural significance for the Indian American community while emphasising its universal theme of unity, generosity, positivity, knowledge and reflection. The… ## [Pulwama Blast Case: NIA court in Jammu rejects bail application of accused Insha Jan, arrested in December 2020](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376381/bharat/pulwama-blast-case-nia-court-in-jammu-rejects-bail-application-of-accused-insha-jan-arrested-in-december-2020/) _2026-08-21 · Sant Kumar Sharma · Organiser_ JAMMU: Insha Jan was an important clog in the conspiracy that led to Pulwama blast of February 14, 2019, over seven years ago. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Insha, along with her father Peer Tariq Ahmad Shah, gave shelter to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists at their house and provided food and other logistical support. The agency has alleged that Pakistani terrorists… ## [UP-Japan Partnership: A resolve taken in Yamanashi now takes shape in Uttar Pradesh](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376372/bharat/uttar-pradesh/up-japan-partnership-a-resolve-taken-in-yamanashi-now-takes-shape-in-uttar-pradesh/) _2026-08-21 · Vivek Kumar · Organiser_ ‘“The resolve we took on the soil of Japan is today taking concrete shape on the soil of Lucknow,’” said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marking a defining moment in the state’s expanding partnership with Japan. What began as diplomatic conversations on Japanese soil has, over recent months, matured into what the Chief Minister described as a strong business partnership, now… ## [MEA calls removal of barricade outside Pakistan High Commission as proportionate action; Hails J&K as integral to India](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376366/world/mea-calls-removal-of-barricade-outside-pakistan-high-commision-as-propotionate-action-hails-jk-as-integral-to-india/) _2026-08-21 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on August 21, Friday said that the dismantling of temporary structures in the lane outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi came as a “proportionate action” in response to Pakistani authorities removing some structures outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The development comes days after Pakistani authorities removed parking… ## [HinduPACT condemns USCIRF’s smear campaign against RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376362/world/hindupact-condemns-uscirfs-smear-campaign-against-rss-sarsanghchalak-mohan-bhagwats-u-s-visit/) _2026-08-21 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ HinduPACT strongly condemns the public opposition by members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to the forthcoming U.S. visit of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat. The statements issued by USCIRF Chair Dr. Asif Mahmood and Commissioner Gene Mills abandon even the pretense of balance. They read like advocacy copy for an anti-India pressure bloc… ## [Annapurna Promise: Uttar Pradesh raises commission for 78,000 fair price shop dealers; Launches e-PoS feedback system](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376301/bharat/annapurna-modern-promise-up-raises-commission-for-78000-fair-price-shop-dealers-to-rs-125-per-quintal-launches-e-pos-feedback-system/) _2026-08-21 · Vivek Kumar · Organiser_ In the Indian civilisational imagination, the granary was never a storehouse of grain it was a sacred trust. From the community kothars of the Vedic age to the state granaries described in Kautilya Arthashastra, ensuring that no citizen went hungry was regarded as the first duty of the state, an obligation later immortalised in the popular invocation to Goddess Annapurna, the eternal giver of… ## [Vande Mataram Row: Amit Shah calls Congress resolution ‘Anti-Constitutional’, accuses party of appeasement](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376354/bharat/vande-mataram-row-amit-shah-calls-congress-resolution-anti-constitutional-accuses-party-of-appeasement/) _2026-08-21 · TS Venkatesan · Organiser_ Amit Shah, who was in Tamil Nadu to attend the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting near Mahabalipuram, criticised the Congress decision in a post on social media. Shah said the decision to restrict the rendition of Vande Mataram to two stanzas was not merely a political position but, according to him, amounted to defiance of a law enacted by Parliament. He alleged that the Congress had… ## [Is China-Turkey brewing secret military operation in Pakistan? 60 hour airlift spikes speculations; India on alert!](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376348/world/is-china-turkey-brewing-secret-military-operation-in-pakistan-60-hour-airlift-spikes-speculations-india-on-alert/) _2026-08-21 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ In a pivotal apprehension about potential threats to India’s national security, as per the reports, China and Turkey have conducted a 60 hour long and continuous military airlift in Pakistan. As per the intelligence inputs and analysis, it is decoded that the military aircrafts of Ankara and Beijing have been deploying critical weapons in the military bases of Pakistan, thus conducting a prolonged… ## [From Forest Gatherers to Forest Entrepreneurs: How PMJVM is rewriting India’s Janjati economy](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376344/bharat/from-forest-gatherers-to-forest-entrepreneurs-how-pmjvm-is-rewriting-indias-janjati-economy/) _2026-08-21 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ With 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras sanctioned and 12.48 lakh Janjati members brought into the fold, the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission is seeking to turn minor forest produce into a source of enterprise, income and community ownership For millions of Janjati families living in and around India’s forests, the forest is far more than a landscape of trees and wildlife. It is a workplace, a… ## [Who is USCIRF Chair Asif Mahmood? Pakistan-born American with Kashmir advocacy record leading US body targeting India](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376339/bharat/who-is-uscirf-chair-asif-mahmood-pakistan-born-american-with-kashmir-advocacy-record-leading-us-body-targeting-india/) _2026-08-21 · WEBDESK · Organiser_ From Kashmir advocacy and congressional lobbying to leading the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, Dr Asif Mahmood’s record raises questions about the ideological lens through which the body is now targeting India The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again put India in its crosshairs. In March 2026, the commission recommended that the… ## [RSS Samanvay Baithak 2026 discusses demographic imbalance and growing drug concerns among youth](https://organiser.org/2026/08/21/376347/bharat/rss-samanvay-baithak-2026-discusses-demographic-imbalance-and-growing-drug-concerns-among-youth/) _2026-08-21 · Surender Kumar · Organiser_ The three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak (All India Coordination Meeting) of various organisations inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) concluded on August 21 at the Vignana Vihara Residential School campus in Gudilova, near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after extensive deliberations on the nation, society, social challenges and the future course of work. The meetings (August…