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ToggleGold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills 30; Several Feared Trapped
August 19, 2026
At least 30 miners have died after part of a traditional gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic, while rescue teams continue searching
Best of BS Opinion: India Must Align Overseas Migration With Global Skills Demand
August 19, 2026
Business Standard’s latest opinion pieces examine skilled migration, workplace childcare, youth employment, AI governance in finance and a civilian account of war-torn Beirut. India
SECL Organises Pledge Ceremony Under ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’
August 19, 2026
CMD Harish Duhan administers anti-drug pledge to officers and employees; SECL reinforces commitment to building a healthy and drug-free society Bilaspur : South Eastern
Chhattisgarh Signs Agreement to Accelerate BharatNet Programme, ₹3,942 Crore Financial Support Approved
August 19, 2026
Revised BharatNet Programme to cover 11,682 Gram Panchayats and provide on-demand connectivity to 8,328 villages across Chhattisgarh Raipur: A major step has been taken
Youth Energy and Creativity Will Drive Viksit Bharat and Viksit Chhattisgarh: CM Sai
August 19, 2026
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stresses greater participation of youth in nation-building and directs officials to expand My Bharat opportunities across Chhattisgarh, particularly in
Income Tax Department Launches Nationwide Probe into Suspected Overseas Remittances
August 19, 2026
Department begins detailed investigation into suspicious foreign fund transfers, focusing on shell entities, their beneficiaries and professionals issuing tax certificates New Delhi: The Income
Goa Government Moves Supreme Court Seeking Harsher Sentence for Tarun Tejpal
August 19, 2026
State challenges 10-year prison term awarded to former Tehelka editor in 2013 sexual assault case New Delhi : The Goa government has approached the
RailTel Secures ₹166.80 Crore Work Order from EPFO for IaaS Services
August 18, 2026
One-year extension of Infrastructure-as-a-Service contract includes additional components; services to continue until February 9, 2027 New Delhi : RailTel Corporation of India Limited has