NEW DELHI, India — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki at the inaugural session of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, pitching Uttar Pradesh as a long-term industrial destination for Japanese companies. The discussions focused on investment, advanced technology, research and development, green manufacturing and deeper cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan.
लेखक: Praveen Yadav
Meerut Cop Rape Case: FIR Against Daroga
MEERUT, India — A sub-inspector posted at a police outpost in Meerut is facing an FIR after a postgraduate student of Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) accused him of sexually assaulting her after allegedly promising marriage. The case involves criminal proceedings as well as departmental action, while police teams are searching for the accused officer, identified as Lalit Mohan.
Prayagraj Flooding Disrupts Rambagh Train Operations
PRAYAGRAJ, India — Heavy rainfall has caused widespread waterlogging in Prayagraj, forcing railway authorities to temporarily shift train operations from Rambagh station to Jhunsi as floodwater accumulated in the station yard. The disruption came as several low-lying parts of the city remained inundated after heavy rain over the past 24 hours.
Sujalam Bharat DPI Data Sharing Policy Unveiled
NEW DELHI, India — The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has introduced a new policy governing data sharing, interoperability and stakeholder access under the Sujalam Bharat Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Announced on Thursday, August 20, the framework seeks to create a secure and accountable system for managing and exchanging rural drinking water data across States, Union Territories and local governance institutions.
J-K High Court Bench in Ladakh Approved by Cabinet
NEW DELHI, India — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to establish a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday, August 20. The J-K High Court bench in Ladakh is intended to make judicial services more accessible to residents, particularly those living in remote parts of the Union Territory.
ICC Reverses Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point After Pakistan Appeal
LAHORE, Pakistan — The International Cricket Council has overturned the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium over the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June, clearing the venue after an appeals panel reviewed the match footage, referee’s report and comments from both teams.