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Security tightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed protest against caste-based reservation; Police denies consent

Security increased at Jantar Mantar as individuals arrived for a planned protest. Delhi Police denied permission for the gathering, citing prohibitory orders. Videos circulating on social media about granted permission were deemed false. Paramilitary forces and police personnel were deployed to manage the situation. Legal action may be initiated against…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

5 Free Environmental Habits for Indian Homes That Actually Create Measurable Change

Stop rinsing dishes under a running tapA 2019 study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) found that Indian households waste between 40 and 70 litres of water daily on habits that require no water at all to change. Rinsing dishes under a running tap is the clearest example.…

Times Life · Aug 21

The Battlegrounds of 1857: Visiting the Sites Where India's Uprising Was Suppressed and Forgotten

The Plaque Gets It WrongStand at the Bibighar well in Kanpur and read the memorial the British erected after 1857. It does not mention what happened to the Indian dead. It memorialises the British women and children killed there, frames the uprising as a mutiny, and presents the suppression that…

Times Life · Aug 21

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on medical rights for same-sex partners

The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's year-long delay in responding to a key petition. This plea seeks legal recognition for same-sex partners as medical representatives. The court noted existing laws recognize live-in relationships between men and women. It highlighted social challenges faced by same-sex couples and their families. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Weather Tomorrow August 21: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh forecast and upcoming weather outlook

Weather Tomorrow August 21: Several areas in India are bracing for heavy rainfall, prompting new weather alerts. On August 21, Delhi and Punjab can expect light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Maharashtra is preparing for morning storms, and Jammu and Kashmir are likely to have a mix of…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

From IIT dropout dream to chess success: He left home, became Rajasthan’s first Arena Grandmaster, built academy in 30 countries

Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned away from an IIT path as a teenager to pursue chess, leaving home in 2014 with little financial security. His early years included sleeping at stations and stadiums, losing his phone and struggling to enter tournaments. After establishing himself as a player, he moved into coaching…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academic records. In a move to enhance efficiency, Haryana is leveraging GIS technology to rapidly assess infrastructure initiatives. Meanwhile, North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, and India strengthens…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies and housing for slum dwellers. The plan aims to revive the Yamuna river by treating 22 drains and restoring floodplains. Green buffers and afforestation will address noise pollution…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Manohar Lal Khattar unveils Delhi's 2047 blueprint: 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro & jobs on agenda

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes forty lakh new homes for its growing population. The city's metro network will expand to six hundred ninety-five kilometers by the year 2047. This plan aims to balance urban development with environmental preservation efforts. Affordable housing will be supported through transit-oriented development policies. The plan…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Special 26-style raid goes wrong: Delhi businessman's wife blocks fake CBI officers at gate for 1.5 hours; CCTV footage becomes police evidence

Fake CBI officers attempted to raid a Delhi businessman's home in Rohini but were turned away after his wife refused to open the gate and neighbours demanded to see a search warrant. The group, around eight to ten men in CBI uniforms carrying fake identity cards, left saying the warrant…

The Economic Times · Aug 20