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Punjab Holds Special Camps at Polling Booths Following Draft Electoral Roll Publication

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Chandigarh: In a noteworthy move aimed at enhancing voter engagement and ensuring electoral transparency, the state of Punjab organized a Special Camp at every polling booth across the region today. This initiative comes in the wake of the publication of the Draft Electoral Roll on August 13, 2026, marking an important step in the democratic…

Haryana

Teej festival strengthens the bonds in family, society:…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

CHANDIGARH : The vibrant festival of Teej, a cherished symbol of Haryana's rich cultural heritage, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour…

Political News

Farmers at Khanauri border appeal to PM Modi, Haryana govt…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Jind : Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday night appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Haryana government to…

National News

PM Modi highlights power of collective resolve, unity and…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the importance of collective resolve, unity of minds and mutual cooperation in driving…

National News

“Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done”:…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

New Delhi : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over its decision to re-conduct the UGC-NET examinations…

National News

Bihar: PM Modi expresses grief over Lakhisarai stampede, prays for speedy recovery of injured

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai and conveyed his condolences to the families. "Pained by the loss of lives due to a stampede…

National News

MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India’s BRICS 2026 chairship at Egypt conference

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

NEW DELHI : Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted the priorities of India’s BRICS 2026 chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in…

National News

Jitendra Singh to confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at…

National News

Amit Shah unveils ₹5,755-crore development projects across 15 Rajasthan districts from Chittorgarh

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 944 development projects worth ₹5,755 crore across 15 districts of Rajasthan. The projects were unveiled during an event in Chittorgarh, where Shah…

National News

Visakhapatnam Airport suspends operations as flights shift to Alluri Sitarama Raju International…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam Airport suspended flight operations from midnight on Sunday, with flight services commencing from the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport on Monday. The shift has prompted airport workers to…

National News

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary expresses grief after 7 killed in Ashok Dham stampede

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Lakhisarai : Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of seven devotees in a stampede-like incident at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, saying the tragedy was "extremely tragic and…

National News

UP: Kanwariyas throng Kashi Vishwanath Dham on third Monday of Sawan

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Varanasi : A large number of Kanwariyas arrived in Varanasi on Monday to pay homage to Lord Vishwanath on the third Monday of the sacred Shravan month. From the early morning hours, thousands of Kanwariya pilgrims and local worshippers…

National News

Jharkhand protest: “My condition is serious and my health is deteriorating, I don’t feel…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Ranchi The protest by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi entered its 24th day on Monday, with four student protesters continuing their hunger strike ahead of a fresh round of talks with the Jharkhand government. Speaking to news agency, student…

National News

“100 days of governance, a govt for generations”: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay lists key schemes…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Chennai : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday marked the completion of 100 days of governance, highlighting a slew of welfare measures and investment initiatives under the theme "100 Days of Governance - A Government…

National News

Complaint seeks FIR against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vande Mataram disruption

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

New Delhi : A complaint has been lodged with the Delhi Police seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over alleged disruption during the rendition of the National Song "Vande Mataram" at…

World News

Enemy wants to compensate for defeat in economic war: Iran’s Vice President warns of…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Tehran : Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has warned that external adversaries, specifically the United States and Israel, are shifting their strategy to economic warfare following recent military standoffs, according to…

World News

Israel: Likud members vote in key primary race as Netanyahu secures expanded control over party…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Tel Aviv : Voting centres are set to open across Israel for roughly 140,000 members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party to vote on their candidate list for the upcoming national election. According to The Times of Israel, the…

World News

Trump blames vandals for National Mall grass damage after July 4 event

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump attributed large patches of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial to targeted destruction, linking the damage to vandals rather than the massive crowds that…

Diplomacy

Defence Secy Rajesh Kumar Singh arrives in Armenia to advance bilateral defence cooperation

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Yerevan : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrived in Yerevan for an official two-day visit aimed at further consolidating defence and strategic cooperation between India and Armenia. Upon his arrival, Singh was received by the…

Entertainment

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ begins filming in Mumbai, Kalyani Priyadarshan to make…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Mumbai : Ranveer Singh's much-anticipated post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller 'Pralay' has officially commenced filming in Mumbai, with principal photography beginning on August 16, 2026, across live locations in and around the city.…

Entertainment

David Dhawan celebrates birthday in style with Salman Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Varun Dhawan

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Mumbai : Filmmaker David Dhawan celebrated his 75th birthday with his close friends and colleagues from Bollywood on Sunday. The guests at the celebration included superstar Salman Khan, producer Sajid Nadiadwala and others among the…

Entertainment

Actress Ananya Raj passes away after year long battle with “physical and mental…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Mumbai : Actress Ananya Raj, who has worked in films like '7 hours to go', The Final Exit ' and 'Ghost ', has passed away at the age of 27 years. The family of Ananya Raj confirmed the demise of the actress through her Instagram…

Entertainment

Akshay Kumar’s ‘Haiwaan’ twist makes Saif Ali Khan’s birthday wish extra…

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Mumbai : Akshay Kumar shared a special birthday message for his co-star Saif Ali Khan on Sunday with a special 'Haiwaan' twist. The duo is set to star in the upcoming Priyadarshan directorial 'Haiwaan' which is scheduled for a worldwide…

Sports

India all out for 462 against Sri Lanka in first innings

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

India were bowled out for 462 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka here on Monday. Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for India with a mammoth knock of 167 that ended on Sunday. Resuming their innings at…

Sports

Mondo Duplantis secures fourth successive European title, breaks C’ship record

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Birmingham : World record-holding, multi-time Olympic and world champion pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis broke the championship record to capture the European Championship for the fourth successive time at Birmingham. On…

Sports

Arteta happy with team’s execution of attack following Community Shield win

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

London : Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was ecstatic with his side's Community Shield title, saying that the team was incredible in its execution of attack and added that the match was a "good test" for the team. Premier League…

Sports

Arsenal blow Man City away 3-0 to seize Community Shield

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Cardiff : Defending champions Arsenal made a statement in the Community Shield final, cruising to a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in Cardiff. The Gunners stunned City and new boss Enzo Maresca after just 23 seconds, as…

Sports

This is probably my last year of football: Cristiano Ronaldo

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

Riyadh : Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that he could be entering the final year of his football career, saying he wants to leave behind a spectacular legacy. The Portugal star also revealed that he already has plans for…

National News

Kashi Vishwanath Dham decked up with flowers and lights for Nag Panchami

NewsOnRadar Bureau Aug 17, 2026

The Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has been elaborately decorated with vibrant floral arrangements and festive lighting for Nag Panchami and the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan. Garlands of marigolds and roses adorned the…

Lessons from History

Today’s Motto: ‘Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the…

Editor's Desk Aug 17, 2026

As Every Day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in the History Books!