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 | The Jharkhand student protest has entered its 24th day, with the government inviting students for fresh talks on August 17. Protesters have agreed to attend with a legal advisor but remain firm on their demands for a CBI probe and JSSC-CGL exam cancellation. Ranchi: The student protest in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations has entered its 24th consecutive day. The state government set to hold another round of talks with the agitators on Monday. The students have agreed to a... [3949 chars] - India TV News |
 | Delhi Police arrest four gamblers; recover Rs 87,630 cash - New Delhi, Aug 17 The Special Staff of Shahdara District Police has arrested four persons for indulging in ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com New Delhi, Aug 17 The Special Staff of Shahdara District Police has arrested four persons for indulging in illegal gambling in the Geeta Colony area of Delhi. The police recovered Rs 87,630 in cash, 156 playing cards, gambling records and a calculato... [2095 chars] - Lokmat Times |
 | India News Today Live Updates, 17 August 2026: Follow breaking news live updates on The Indian Express — CJP chief Abhijit Dipke demanding a written explanation after students in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar protested an alleged paper leak and technical glitches in a High Court clerk typing exam, an IPS officer's mother murdered inside her UP home in an apparent robbery, and Iran offering a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, along with top headlines, politics, business, sports and city updates from India and around the world. Seven people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. Most of the victims are women, and police are in the process o... [1336 chars] - The Indian Express |
 | The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS) and All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) have asked the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference. Their two key demands are revision of pension and family pension for those who retired before January 1, 2026, and removal or modification of the phrase “unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes.” 8th Pay Commission pension latest news: What are pensioner bodies demanding? The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS) and All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) have asked the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference. Their two key demands are revision of pension and family pension for those who reti... [2603 chars] - The Economic Times |
| The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS) and All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) have asked the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference. Their two key demands are revision of pension and family pension for those who retired before January 1, 2026, and removal or modification of the phrase “unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes.” 8th Pay Commission pension latest news: What are pensioner bodies demanding? The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS) and All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) have asked the government to amend the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference. Their two key demands are revision of pension and family pension for those who reti... [2603 chars] - The Economic Times |
 | Sawan Monday, Nag Panchami draw devotees to Shiva temples across Delhi - New Delhi, Aug 17 Large crowds of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Delhi and neighbouring areas on ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com New Delhi, Aug 17 Large crowds of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Delhi and neighbouring areas on the third Monday of Sawan, which coincided with Nag Panchami. Devotees arrived early in the morning to offer prayers, perform Jalabhishek and ... [2035 chars] - Lokmat Times |
 | Gauff, Sabalenka reach Cincinnati third round - Cincinnati, Aug 17 No. 4 seed Coco Gauff recovered from a set down to defeat Liudmila Samsonova 2-6, ... Get Latest News on Other Sports only on lokmattimes.com Cincinnati, Aug 17 No. 4 seed Coco Gauff recovered from a set down to defeat Liudmila Samsonova 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 and advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Open. . This was her 10th comeback win of the season, rallying from a set down to win in th... [1939 chars] - Lokmat Times |
 | Sensex, Nifty open lower as US-Iran war uncertainty keeps crude prices elevated - Mumbai, Aug 17 Domestic equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as the lack of progress towards ending ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com Mumbai, Aug 17 Domestic equity markets opened marginally lower on Monday as the lack of progress towards ending the US-Iran war kept crude oil prices elevated. Nifty 50 opened at 24,343.45, down 22.55 points or 0.09 per cent, while Sensex declined mo... [1789 chars] - Lokmat Times |
 | Mahesh Babu calls Lokesh Kanakaraj's 'DC' an 'original and outstanding' film; Director Arun Matheswaran responds! - Chennai, Aug 17 National Award winning director Arun Matheswaran has now penned a note of gratitude to Telugu ... Get Latest News on Entertainment only on lokmattimes.com Chennai, Aug 17 National Award winning director Arun Matheswaran has now penned a note of gratitude to Telugu Superstar Mahesh Babu who had showered praise on his recently released Lokesh Kanakaraj-starrer 'DC', calling it an "original and outstandin... [2751 chars] - Lokmat Times |
 | Delhi-NCR likely to receive heavy rain; AQI in very poor category - New Delhi, Aug 17 The national capital is likely to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, according ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com New Delhi, Aug 17 The national capital is likely to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday, according to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi is expected to record a maximum temperature of arou... [2018 chars] - Lokmat Times |