UK publishes behaviour guidelines booklet for asylum seekers
- Nine-page booklet published for asylum seekers in UK.
- Covers respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
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New vaccine trial extends cancer-free survival time
- A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free in a trial.
- It is unclear for how long the vaccine's benefit lasts.
- The vaccine is described as a breakthrough in stopping cancer returning.
Hidden Greater Hog Badger Population Found in Kaziranga
- Greater hog badgers (Arctonyx collaris) were spotted on camera traps in Kaziranga.
- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve conducted its first scientific assessment of the species.
- The scientific assessment was published in June, based on camera trap sightings.
- Earlier, only occasional night patrol sightings of the species were recorded by forest officials.
India’s only singing, swinging ape: Western hoolock gibbon
- Western hoolock gibbon is India's only singing, swinging ape.
- It is found in the forests of northeast India.
- Pairs often duet to mark territory, reinforce pair bonds, and communicate.
- Every morning, whoops and hoots rise through the canopy in a melodious crescendo.
How India’s Private Hospitals Are Expanding in Different Forms
- Private hospitals in India are expanding.
- Expansion occurs in different forms.
TN govt withdraws order preventing students from joining CJP
- TN government withdrew an order seeking to prevent students from joining CJP.
- The College Education Department withdrew its August 17 circular.
- The withdrawal followed SFI's announcement of a statewide protest.
- The circular involved coordinated monitoring of students.
South Korea, US shorten military drills after Trump order
- Drills with US end Aug 21, not Aug 27 as initially planned.
- Allies agreed to downsize some joint field training exercises.
- Reduction follows Trump's order to reduce military drills.
TN hikes milk procurement price by Rs 3 per litre
- Tamil Nadu increased milk procurement price by Rs 3 per litre.
- The hike is linked to Aavin, the state milk cooperative.
- Farmers have faced difficulties as procurement price had not been increased for years.
- The report questions if the hike is enough to fix Aavin's problems.
SC seeks NTA report on NEET reform implementation steps
- Supreme Court asked NTA to detail steps and timelines for implementing NEET reforms.
- Reforms were recommended by the Radhakrishnan and Nandan Nilekani committees.
- The court is seeking a report from NTA on the status of implementation.
SC warns Odisha to decide Dara Singh remission or face court action
- The Supreme Court urged Odisha to decide Dara Singh's remission plea.
- The court warned it would take its own decision if the state failed to act.
- The Supreme Court's message was: 'If you don't take a decision, we will.'
Unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission demolished in Delhi
- Visuals showed rubble, broken metal railings, gates, and debris outside the Pakistan High Commission.
- Authorities in New Delhi removed queue-management barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission.
- The removal happened days after similar action in Islamabad.
- No explicit confirmation of who carried out the demolition is in the excerpts.
Centre caps sugar stockholding at 15 days for bulk buyers
- Order issued August 19 restricts bulk consumers using over 10 tonnes sugar monthly to 15-day stock limit.
- Sugar stocks rallied up to 8% after government tightened inventory limits amid record-high sugar prices.
- Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar led gains; Balrampur Chini and other stocks also advanced.
- Concerns over domestic and Brazilian supply, festive demand, and possible import duty cut supported prices.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor calls J&K important part of India
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor made the statement during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
- He called Jammu and Kashmir an important part of India.
- He signaled a possible review of the US travel advisory for the region.
FSSAI cracks down on ‘100 pc’ claims; firms withdraw labels
- FSSAI took enforcement action against six companies for misleading '100 per cent' claims.
- Amway, Emami, and Bonn Biscuits withdrew labels following the crackdown.
- Companies removed misleading claims from products and advertisements.
E20 Ethanol Rollout Hits Two-Wheeler Owners Hardest, Economist Says
- Economist says hurried E20 rollout has hit two-wheeler owners hardest.
- Two-wheeler owners rely on their vehicles for daily livelihoods.
- Economist calls for E10 choice at fuel stations till 2030.
Protesters in Manipur burn effigies, demand no NRC or census
- Protesters in Manipur staged rallies and burned effigies of CM and Home Minister.
- Slogans raised included 'No NRC, No Census'.
- They demanded census not be conducted until IDPs return to native places.
Jharkhand students suspend stir, govt given two-month ultimatum
- Jharkhand students suspended their 26-day stir and gave the government a two-month ultimatum.
- The move follows cancellation of 22 recruitment exams and probe into 23 others.
- JSSC-CGL appointees are protesting and fear loss of government jobs.
- The stir was active for 26 days before suspension.
US expands public charge rule, creates green card hurdles from Sept 18
- US expands public charge rule from September 18.
- Green card seekers availing Medicaid, food stamps, or subsistence aid can be denied.
- Indians are among those affected by the new rule.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis can overrule ministers under new 2026 rules
- Maharashtra government notified the 'Maharashtra Government Rules of Business, 2026'.
- The new rule gives CM Fadnavis power to overrule any minister's decision.
Israel confirms troops fired at car in Hind Rajab death, probes
- Israel confirmed its soldiers fired at the car in which Hind Rajab was killed.
- A criminal investigation has been opened by Israel into the incident.
- Hind Rajab was a five-year-old Gaza girl who initially survived the attack and pleaded for help.
- Her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Israel opens tenders for West Bank settlement east of Jerusalem
- Israel announced tenders for a settlement project east of Jerusalem.
- The project would divide the occupied West Bank in two.
- The plans have long been internationally condemned.
Telangana CM seeks faster US visa processing, more slots
- Telangana CM Reddy met US Ambassador Gor for 30 minutes.
- Reddy raised concerns of residents traveling to US for work and higher education.
- He sought faster visa processing and more interview slots to prevent delays.
Texas Governor Proposes Total Ban on H-1B Workers in Public Schools
- Governor Greg Abbott seeks a total ban on H-1B workers in public schools in Texas.
- Abbott announced the proposal at a campaign event in Austin.
- He will ask the Texas Legislature to pass a law for the ban.
US Visa Expedited Appointment Pilot: $750 Fee for Faster B1/B2 Interviews
- NIV Expedited Appointment Pilot Program updated on August 18, 2026.
- Applicants with urgent travel needs can secure interview within 10 business days.
- $750 fee for faster B1/B2 interviews, subject to appointment availability.