August 14, 2026

Evening news wrap: Lokpal’s tender for 7 luxury BMWs sparks outrage online; Pragya Thakur’s shocking remark draws flak, and more | India News

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India’s news cycle today offered a striking blend of irony, controversy, and global developments, from a corruption watchdog’s luxury car purchase to political sparring over pollution and festivals. The Lokpal invited backlash after issuing a tender for seven high-end BMWs, while Delhi’s worsening air quality reignited a political blame game between the BJP and AAP…

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Engr murdered by live-in partner | Lucknow News

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Lucknow: A 35-year-old engineer was brutally murdered by his 46-year-old live-in partner and her two daughters—aged 17 and 14—in Lucknow’s Green City area under BBD police station. The accused woman, along with her two daughters, allegedly slit the throat of her partner, following a heated argument over his “inappropriate intentions” towards her elder daughter, according…

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Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri visits the hospital to meet Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan’s baby |

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On October 5, Arbaaz Khan and his wife, Sshura Khan, unfolded a new chapter in their lives by welcoming their firstborn, a beautiful baby girl. The mother and baby are currently at Hinduja Hospital, getting post-delivery care. Though the entire Khan-dan is excited to welcome the little one home, neither the family nor friends can…

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CM orders probe into recognition,admissions of varsities, colleges in UP | Lucknow News

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Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday ordered a probe into the recognition and admission processes of all courses offered by higher learning institutions, including those run privately, across the state.This step has been taken to ensure transparency and accountability in Uttar Pradesh’s higher education system.The action came a day after the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi…

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CarTrade in talks to buy CarDekho biz

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MUMBAI: CarTrade Tech is weighing a potential acquisition of the automotive classifieds business of rival CarDekho. “….the company has been in discussions with Girnar Software (parent of CarDekho) regarding a potential consolidation opportunity in the new and used automotive classifieds businesses (CarDekho and BikeDekho) in India. These discussions are limited to the automotive classifieds businesses…

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McMahon says shutdown reveals Education Department isn’t needed: Here’s what it means for schools

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McMahon says shutdown proves Education Department isn’t needed . (AP Photo) Education Secretary Linda McMahon has stated that the recent federal shutdown demonstrates the US Department of Education is unnecessary. Despite the shutdown, millions of American students have continued attending school, teachers are still receiving pay, and schools have remained operational, she said.McMahon argued that…

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Grassroot monitoring of govt plans a must: MLA | Lucknow News

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Lucknow: Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with a proposal to organise Assembly-level review meetings of central and state govt welfare schemes, coupled with direct beneficiary interactions. Singh’s initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability and public trust in govt programmes.Singh emphasised that schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana, Mukhyamantri Awas…

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