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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the PM Cares Fund can be used to improve infrastructure in rural schools and build more than 1,000 new high-tech schools.

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Aug

Politics

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the PM Cares Fund can be used to improve infrastructure in rural schools and build more than 1,000 new high-tech schools.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the PM Cares Fund can be used to improve infrastructure in rural schools and build more than 1,000 new high-tech schools. The national convenor of the CJP, which has launched the 'School Thik Karo' campaign to highlight gaps in rural school infrastructure, claimed children of this country are crying for good roads to their schools, and benches and drinking water in their schools. The total balance in the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund stood at Rs 8,452 crore as on March…

3 new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Prayagraj to Mumbai and Udhna, check timings and other details

20

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

3 new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Prayagraj to Mumbai and Udhna, check timings and other details

Mumbai: In a major relief for train passengers in Prayagraj, Indian Railways has made a major announcement. North Central Railway has stated that it will regularise three special trains running between Prayagraj and Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Prayagraj and Surat's Udhna, and Prayagraj's Subedarganj and Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus as Amrit Bharat Express. These trains will offer modern amenities, including improved seating, charging points, bottle holders, and snack tables. According to the information shared, the Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 modern Amrit Bharat coaches and will start running on August 21, 2206. The North Central Railway said that…

Donald Trump threatens countries against financially assisting Iran: ‘Most crushing economic operation’

20

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump threatens countries against financially assisting Iran: ‘Most crushing economic operation’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned countries against providing any financial or logistical assistance to Iran, saying they would be subjected to "tremendous economic consequences" and describing the ongoing military action against the Islamic Republic as "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country". However, the 80-year-old Republican leader said no one other than him has given Iran a greater opportunity to make a deal. He once again reiterated that Iran's navy, air force and the entire military has been destroyed, and the country is barely "hanging by a thread". "Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash…

Prolonged Iran war costing dearly? US debt tops whopping USD 40 trillion, fourth record high under Trump

20

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Prolonged Iran war costing dearly? US debt tops whopping USD 40 trillion, fourth record high under Trump

Washington: The US national debt has surpassed a record USD 40 trillion, marking an unprecedented milestone driven by rising defence spending, major social programmes such as Social Security and Medicare, and mounting interest payments on the federal deficit. The milestone marks the fourth time the debt has increased during Donald Trump's second tenure as President. The debt reached USD 40 trillion just five months after crossing the USD 39 trillion mark in March and five months after surpassing USD 38 trillion in October. The rapid increase underscores the growing pressure on the US government to balance competing priorities, including higher…

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal appears before ED in Hyderabad

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning allegedly in connection with an ongoing investigation in a betting app promotion case. In the visuals, Nidhhi was seen arriving at the ED office in Hyderabad, where she was escorted inside the premises with police security. This came months after the actress also appeared before the CID in Hyderabad in the matter. She was earlier served a notice for the inquiry. As the investigation into the promotion of illegal betting apps remains underway, 21 celebrities have been booked by authorities so far. Last year,…

Pakistan summons US envoy over Sergio Gor’s ‘J-K important part of India’ remark in Srinagar

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan summons US envoy over Sergio Gor’s ‘J-K important part of India’ remark in Srinagar

Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday (August 19) summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and lodged a 'strong demarche' after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an 'important part of India' during his visit to Srinagar. 'Irresponsible statement by the US ambassador' Hours after his remarks, Pakistan's Foreign Office summoned the US Chargé d'Affaires in Islamabad and rejected his characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as part of India and called the remarks 'factually incorrect'. "Pakistan strongly condemned and categorically rejected the characterisation of Jammu and Kashmir as a 'part of India'," the Foreign Office said in a…

UK: Indian-origin couple killed after light aircraft crashes in remote Wales area

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

UK: Indian-origin couple killed after light aircraft crashes in remote Wales area

London: An Indian-origin couple in their 50s were killed on the spot after the light aircraft they were travelling in crashed at a remote location in northern Wales, according to the police. The deceased have been identified as Ketan Swali and his wife Sheetal. Ketan is believed to have been piloting the Piper PA-28 aircraft, accompanied by his wife, Sheetal, when they took off from Tatenhill Airport in Burton-upon-Trent, in England's West Midlands region, last week. According to the police, the crash site was located in an isolated area in the hills above Trawsfynydd, close to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd. Aircraft wreckage…

10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern

The appeal of these names lies in their ability to feel distinctive without becoming overly trendy. From celestial choices such as Elara and Celeste to mythology-inspired Freya and classic Clara, each name carries its own character while maintaining a graceful, modern quality. For parents searching for a name that can grow naturally with their daughter, these options offer an elegant balance of tradition and contemporary style. (All Image Credits: Canva)

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the United States Ambassador Sergio Gor to withdraw the highest-level US travel advisory against visiting Kashmir.

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the United States Ambassador Sergio Gor to withdraw the highest-level US travel advisory against visiting Kashmir.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the United States Ambassador Sergio Gor to withdraw the highest-level US travel advisory against visiting Kashmir, saying it was affecting a region where thousands of families depend on tourism. In a post on X, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said that at least the US Ambassador can review and withdraw the highest-level travel advisory against visiting Kashmir. “For Kashmir, where thousands of families depend on tourism, the travel advisory on Kashmir is more than a warning; it is a wall between Kashmir and the world. Lifting it…

From late fees to foreign transactions, Axis Bank credit card rules to change from August 28

19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

From late fees to foreign transactions, Axis Bank credit card rules to change from August 28

New Delhi: If you use an Axis Bank credit card, you need to know about some important changes. For these users, August 28, 2026, is a crucial date, as they will face tighter reward structures and higher transaction costs from then on. These new rules will particularly impact those making card payments abroad, those with high balances and those purchasing gift cards. Dynamic Currency Conversion Under Axis Bank's new rules, the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) markup is being increased. Currently, this fee is 1.5 per cent and will be increased to 3.5 per cent effective August 28, 2026. DCC facility…