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News Headlines August 21

Minakshi Karan
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·10 months ago·3 min read

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Parliament adjourned sine die

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die today. The monsoon session began on 21st of last month. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, during the Session, 14 Government Bills were introduced, and a total of 12 bills were passed.

THUMB: Monsoon Session Ends


Parliament adjourned sine die

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die today. The monsoon session began on 21st of last month. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, during the Session, 14 Government Bills were introduced, and a total of 12 bills were passed.


Reddy Files Nomination

I.N.D.I.A. bloc Vice Presidential nominee and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy filed his nomination at Parliament House today. Several INDIA block leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP (SCP) leader Sharad Pawar, among others, were present on the occasion.

NDA's Vice Presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan had filed his nomination papers yesterday.


Mega fighter jets Order

The Centre has approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1A fighter jets worth Rs 62,000 crore. The deal is considered a major milestone for the jet manufacturer, which was preparing an indigenous Tejas program to replace India’s MiG-21 fleet.


Delhi CM’s Security Enhanced

Security at Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s residence has been tightened following a shocking Jan Sunvai attack. CRPF personnel were deployed, and accused Rajesh Khimji Sakariya has been remanded to five-day custody amid rising safety concerns


800 Cyclone Shelters

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Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking Rs2,000 crore for constructing 800 cyclone and flood shelters. The proposed multipurpose facilities aim to protect vulnerable communities and enhance disaster resilience across coastal and flood-prone districts.


More Rains in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in as many as seven districts of Odisha. The alert has been issued for the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and Sambalpur.


Maoists Arrested

Five hardcore Maoists, including two from Odisha, arrested by DRG forces during a combing operation in the forests area in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. Explosives and several Maoists items were seized from the spot.


Trump's Terror-Funding Links

A controversial crypto pact between the Trump family's venture and Pakistan’s military-linked funds has sparked global concern, with DisInfo Lab alleging links to money laundering, terror financing, and strategic U.S.-Pakistan realignment beyond diplomacy.


Fine Slapped On Rapido

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido Rs10 lakh for misleading ads like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs50.” The campaign ran for 548 days, prompting consumer complaints and orders for refunds and ad withdrawal.


Dal Lake hosts Water Sports Festival

The Khelo India Water Sports Festival begins at Srinagar’s Dal Lake, showcasing rowing, kayaking, and canoeing. Over 400 athletes from across India compete in Olympic disciplines, boosting tourism and youth engagement in Kashmir.

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