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Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Die in Kolkata Hotel Fire

A fire broke out early Wednesday at a Kolkata hotel, killing nine Bangladeshi guests and injuring six others.

19 Aug 2026

United News of India (UNI) – National News Wire Service

United News of India (UNI) is a news wire service that supplies news to media outlets across the country.

19 Aug 2026

The Hindu publishes its August 18, 2026 Morning Digest

The Hindu released its Morning Digest for August 18, 2026, offering a concise roundup of the day’s top stories.

19 Aug 2026

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Opens 56‑km Sabalgarh‑Birpur Line in Madhya Pradesh

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the newly completed 56‑kilometre Sabalgarh‑Birpur railway stretch in Madhya Pradesh, enhancing connectivity in the region.

19 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Orders Centre to Bolster Captive Elephant Regulations

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to strengthen regulatory mechanisms for captive elephants, urging stricter enforcement and welfare measures.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur Faces 48-Hour Strike, Women Injured in Security Force Clashes

A 48‑hour strike in Manipur has led to clashes with security forces, leaving several women injured.

18 Aug 2026

Two Elephants Found Dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Officials Rule Out Drought as Cause

Two elephants were discovered dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Authorities have dismissed speculation that a lack of rainfall in the district is responsible for the deaths.

18 Aug 2026

Nagaland Joins National Gas Grid, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Announces

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed that Nagaland is now linked to the North East Gas Grid and the National Gas Grid, marking a significant step in the state's energy infrastructure.

18 Aug 2026

NW Railway Revises Timings of Six Trains, Including Delhi‑Jaisalmer Route

North Western Railway has announced partial schedule changes for six train pairs, affecting services such as the Sabarimala‑Jammu Tavi Express and the Delhi‑Jaisalmer route, along with a partial cancellation of the Pune‑Jaipur service.

18 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Tunnel Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 10 as Two More Bodies Found

The death toll in the Uttarakhand tunnel incident has climbed to 10 after authorities recovered two additional bodies, bringing the total number of victims to 12.

18 Aug 2026

Dr. Indresh Kumar Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Delhi’s Jashn‑e‑Hindustan

At the grand Jashn‑e‑Hindustan celebration marking India’s 80th Independence anniversary, Dr. Indresh Kumar was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to national unity.

18 Aug 2026

उपखंड अधिकारी ने लिया राजकीय कार्यालय का निरीक्षण कर व्यवस्थाओं का जायजा

एसडीएम ने राजकीय कार्यालय का निरीक्षण कर व्यवस्थाओं का जायजा लिया

18 Aug 2026