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Fire engulfs Indian hotel, killing nine foreign nationals including a child
A blaze at a hotel in an Indian city claimed the lives of nine foreign nationals, among them a child, as fire services struggled to control the flames.
19 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh HC Rejects Homemaker's Financial Hardship as Reason for Procedural Delay
The Chhattisgarh High Court held that a homemaker's financial problems cannot be invoked to excuse delays in filing legal documents.
19 Aug 2026
Supreme Court lists Hemant Kumar & Others vs State of Haryana case (2026 SC 822)
The Supreme Court of India has listed the case Hemant Kumar and others versus the State of Haryana, bearing citation 2026 LiveLaw (SC) 822, for hearing. The matter pertains to a legal challenge against a decision of the Haryana government.
19 Aug 2026
Tirupur launches rehabilitation program for girls rescued from Chhattisgarh Naxal groups
A scheme in Tirupur aims to provide education, counselling and vocational training to girls freed from Naxal influence in Chhattisgarh.
19 Aug 2026
Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai Elected President of Supreme Court Bar Association
Pradeep Rai won the Supreme Court Bar Association presidential poll with 822 votes, defeating senior advocate Anupam Lal Dass who received 451 votes.
19 Aug 2026
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