Cabinet approves major airport project, with 1,000 peak hour capacity, total capacity is…, located in…, know features

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of the Airports Authority of India for the development of the Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at an estimated cost of Rs 1507.00 Crore.
School Closed: Holidays declared in all government and private schools in THESE states – Check dates and timings HERE

Several states are still under a rainfall alert till August 20. Other districts may announce last-minute holidays, depending on the situation.
Big boost to India, China lifts ban on fertilisers, rare earth magnets and…

China has lifted export restrictions on fertilisers, rare earth magnets, and tunnel boring machines to India, addressing key concerns raised by New Delhi. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this assurance during his recent visit to India.
Simone Tata, Ratan Tata’s stepmother and former Tata Group director, hospitalised

Tata Group chairman Noel Tata’s mother, Simone Tata, has been undergoing treatment in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She is reportedly in a critical condition.
Mumbai rains disrupts commutation: Local train services on Harbour, Main lines suspended, check details here

A senior Central Railway official reported that Harbour Line services between CSMT and Kurla were suspended from 11:20 am because the tracks were submerged under approximately 12 inches of water, caused by the nearby Mithi River’s rising levels.
‘To Stop The Train Pull The Chain’: DARE NOT misuse alarm chain without a valid reason OTHERWISE… – Read Indian Railways rules carefully

Indian Railways: Section 141 of the Indian Railways Act forbids pulling a chain without a good reason. On a train, the following justifications are acceptable:
Who is B Sudershan Reddy? INDIA Bloc’s Vice-President nominee, served as Supreme Court judge

Congress chief Kharge hailed Justice Reddy terming him among the “most distinguished and progressive jurists” in the country. He considered Justice Reddy as a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic and political justice.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra

The 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Kangra at 9:28 PM IST on August 18, NCS said.
Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc: IMD warns of heavy rain, Kullu landslide cuts off 15 panchayats, horrifying video emerges

The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway is blocked due to multiple landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in the region.
Meerat Disturbing Video: Over 10 people brutally kicking and beating an army man on his way to join duty in Kashmir goes VIRAL – Reason will shock you

Meerut: The footage showed one of the toll plaza workers striking Kapil with a stick. When a fight with toll plaza workers broke out, the soldier was on his way to the Delhi Airport to board a flight for Srinagar after spending his leave with his family in his village.