Daily Republic News
- India
- August 18, 2026
As Birth Rate Falls Below 1.4, Tamil Nadu Extends 1-Year Maternity Leave To Third Child In Welfare Push
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, in a move for women’s welfare in public service, has announced that female government employees will now be entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for the birth of their third child.The state government’s decision, announced on Tuesday, brough Read More
- Sports
- August 18, 2026
National Sports Awards 2025: CWG 2026 Medalist Tejaswin Shankar, Divya Desmukh Named Among 17 For Arjuna Awards
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on Tuesday announced the National Sports Awards 2025. The National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.Based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee chaired by a former Judge of the Supre Read More
- India
- August 18, 2026
Former AAP Minister Satyendar Jain, 5 Others Arrested By Delhi ACB In Alleged Sewage Treatment Plant Scam
New Delhi: Former Delhi Health Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain, along with 5 others, have been reportedly arrested by the Delhi ACB over alleged irregularities in Delhi Jal Board (DJB) sewage treatment plant tenders. Read More
- Sports
- August 18, 2026
’I’m One Of You’: Real Madrid Officially Present Jose Mourinho In An Unusually Closed-Door Ceremony
In an unusual ceremony closed to the media and fans, Real Madrid officially presented coach José Mourinho on Tuesday.The event took place at the club’s headquarters in Madrid, with president Florentino Pérez welcoming the coach.The only images of the presentation were provided by Read More
- Sports
- August 18, 2026
BWF World Championships 2026: Lakshya Sen Registers Comeback Win Over Collins Filimon, Treesa-Gayatri Shocks 16th Seed On Day 2
India’s top women’s doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly upset 16th seeds Allison Lee and Lauren Lam with yet another solid performance on the second day of the BWF World Championships 2026, currently underway at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Tuesday. In Read More
- India
- August 18, 2026
‘We Will Use Our Legal Option’: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe On Bombay HC’s ₹5 Lakh Order To Pune Sweets Shop
Maharashtra: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said that, following a Bombay court development regarding a food safety violation in the city, he expressed surprise over the order, asserting that the department stands by its action and will seek Read More
- India
- August 18, 2026
Goa Nightclub Fire: Bombay High Court Cancels Bail Of Luthra Brothers In Case That Killed 25
Panaji: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday cancelled the bail granted to the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa and their business partner, in a case linked to the December 2025 fire that killed 25 people and injured 50 others. A single bench of Justice Dr Neela Gokhale Read More
- India
- August 18, 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Anil Antony Backs Modi’s 2047 Vision, Says Rahul Gandhi’s Congress Is ‘Cut Off’ From India
Former Defence Minister and veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony’s son Anil Antony has been retained as a national secretary in BJP president Nitin Nabin’s new team, marking another stint for the young leader in the BJP’s national organisation.Speaking exclusively to Republic TV’s Read More
- Sports
- August 18, 2026
Diriyah vs Al Nassr Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Saudi King’s Cup RO32 Match In India?
Al Nassr will kick-start their Saudi King’s Cup campaign against Diriyah in a Round of 32 clash on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the squad as the Portuguese superstar continues to build his fitness ahead of the grueling season.Ronaldo returned from the FIFA Worl Read More
- India
- August 18, 2026
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Comes Into Force August 28: 7-Year Jail, Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Unlawful Conversions
New Delhi: The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, will go into effect on August 28, after the state government published the legislation in the official gazette. The rule would apply to all religious communities and establishes a legal framework to address charges of ille Read More
