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Morning Digest | India to buy 70,000 assault rifles from Russia, U.S. orders American airlines to aid Afghan evacuation, and more

Railways suffered ₹36,000 crore loss during pandemic; goods trains real revenue generators: Raosaheb Danve

The Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway bullet train project was also briefly touched upon by Raosaheb Danve

Evacuees from Kabul thank Indian govt, PM Modi as they land at Hindon

The group included Afghan lawmakers Anarkali Honaryar and Narender Singh Khalsa and their families.

Air Quality Commission asks NCR States to adopt ISRO's protocol for farm fire estimation

States to submit a compliance report on the adoption of the protocol by August 30

Afghanistan going through difficult time, international support will end miseries, says Envoy to India

Mamundzay remarks come days after the Taliban swept across Afghanistan, seizing control of almost all key towns and cities

PDP leader Parra moves HC over similarity of charges levelled by NIA and J&K Police, says violation of rights

In the petition, PDP leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra submitted that he was investigated for the same offences by the NIA as well as the Counter Intelligence (Kashmir) wing of J&K Police separately

Hurriyat may face wrath of UAPA

Probe says the group was collecting money from MBBS aspirants to fund terror.

721 children in child care institutions contracted COVID-19 since outbreak: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

No death due to COVID-19 has been reported among children residing in the CCIs in 11 States and UTs.

Defence Minister to felicitate armed forces personnel who participated in Tokyo Olympics at ASI

ASI has produced 34 Olympians, 22 Commonwealth Games medalists, 21 Asian Games medalists, six Youth Games medalists and 13 Arjuna Awardees

Arunachal women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill

Care has been taken to protect customary practices, Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women chairperson said while seeking suggestions for improvement

COVID-19: Active cases lowest in 152 days

The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.57%, highest since March 2020

Access to Income Tax portal restored hours after Finance Ministry ‘summons’ to Infosys CEO

Finance Ministry summons Salil Parekh to explain the mess to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in person on August 23.

Delhi High Court expresses worry over ‘alarming increase’ of false rape cases

Such cases are registered ‘only to arm-twist the accused and make them succumb to the demands of the complainant’, says judge.

News analysis | Fourth evacuation from Kabul since 1992, but in different international climate

‘The difference is how the international players are dealing with the Taliban now’

6-month-old child stolen from Chhattisgarh rescued in MP

The woman, identified as Rita Yadav was travelling with the six -month -old child under suspicious conditions in the Sampark Kranti Express.

Petrol, diesel prices cut by 20 paise

This is the first reduction in petrol rate in over a month, and the fourth in case of diesel in less than a week

Afghan returnees to be vaccinated against polio in India

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries in the world where polio is still endemic

Meghalaya police underplay letter claiming snatched rifles were thrown in river

Masked teenagers took three INSAS rifles after a mob chased a police team on August 15 after the ‘encounter death’ of a former extremist triggered unrest

Indian fishing boats damaged in stone-pelting by Sri Lankan Navy: official

Causes damage to 60 fishing boats.

Afghan Sikhs, Hindus among 392 airlifted from Kabul

Evacuation to continue amid reports of Pak presence among Taliban.

Leave no stones unturned in fulfilling Kalyan Singh's dreams, says PM Modi

Kalyan Singh died on August 21 due to sepsis and multi-organ failure

Advani remembers Kalyan Singh as stalwart of Indian politics, grassroots leader

Kalyan Singh, who was ailing for some time, died on the night of August 21 aged 89.

Bridge, standing crops damaged in flash floods in Ladakh

The officials said the artificial lake triggered flash floods early August 22 morning, damaging the Rumbak bridge and standing crops spread over a large area in the village and adjoining areas

Coronavirus updates | August 22, 2021

The Tamil Nadu government on August 21 extended the Coronavirus lockdown by another two weeks to September 6 and allowed the opening of theatres from August 23 and educational institutions from September 1. Detailed Standard Operating Procedures awaited.

Morning Digest | Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh passes away, Anti-Taliban forces say they've taken three districts in Afghanistan's north, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

Explained | Why are Chief Ministers protesting against the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill?

What prompted the Centre to propose changes in the Electricity Act?

Union Home Secretary reviews preparation by Union Territories for ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

Ajay Bhalla stressed on the involvement of the public in the programmes to mark 75 years of India’s independence

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | What does Taliban rule mean for the world?

This week on Worldview: Does Mission evacuation mean India is out of Afghanistan, and what will Taliban rule mean for the world?

Remain vigilant, pandemic not over yet, says Maharashtra CM

Uddhav warns against holding mass gatherings in State

HC extends protection to IPS officer Rashmi Shukla

Plea seeks quashing of FIR against her

80 Indians evacuated; 150 miss flight as Taliban stop for checks

Air Force flight with evacuees expected to reach New Delhi by Sunday morning.

Service Chiefs visit alma mater, the National Defence Academy, together

‘All three Chiefs are coursemates from the 56th Course of NDA, which is rare and unique’

Former Uttar Pradesh CM Kalyan Singh passes away

OBC face of BJP in State held charge during demolition of Babri Masjid

Academic from Kashmir stranded outside Kabul airport

We seek help so that we do not suffer at the hands of people who could do anything, he says in appeal on social media

India to add 100 more earthquake observatories by 2026: Jitendra Singh

India will add 100 more earthquake observatories by 2026, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.Mr.Singh said that India is

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