TODAY NEWS ON August 24, 2026

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Search continues for 22 from vessel that sunk off Odisha

The fates of 22 crew members aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier that sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha remained unknown even after 24 hours of intensive search and rescue operations by the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday (August 23, 2026).

Iran’s President says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war. Meanwhile, the new head of the Islamic Republic’s top security body warned, in a more forceful tone, of retaliation if neighbouring countries support U.S. threats to further sanction Tehran.

No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Sunday (August 23, 2026) said that the Influenza A (H1N1) viruses currently circulating in the country belong to the A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus strain. It clarified that no new strain of H1N1 has been identified and there is no cause for panic.

Prior permission mandatory for protests and rallies, says Ranchi Deputy Commissioner

Following student protests regarding the ongoing Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) issues, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Sunday (August 23, 2026) issued detailed guidelines for protests and rallies, making it mandatory to obtain prior permission from the competent authority.

CJP to review status of Centre’s assurances; keeps option to launch fresh stir open

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will convene a meeting of its national working committee on Monday (August 24, 2026) to review the status of the commitments made by the Centre following the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25. The outfit stated that the government is yet to formally communicate the steps being taken to fulfil the assurances.

T.N. to explore alternative sites for Chennai’s second airport, also keen on Hosur project

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to explore alternative sites for establishing Chennai’s second airport. At the same time, it is keen on building an airport at Hosur. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held a review meeting for Chennai’s second airport at the Secretariat recently.

Assam in final stage of partner selection to build satellite, says CM

The Assam government is in an advanced stage of evaluating and selecting a private-sector partner to launch its own satellite, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday (August 23, 2026). Claiming that Assam will be the first state in India to have its own earth observation system, he said the government will have the satellite under the DBLOTT (Design, Build, Launch, Operate, Train & Transfer) model.

China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch

China said on Sunday (August 23, 2026) it was postponing its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was set to carry out explorations including searching for water ice on the moon. The Chang’e-7 spacecraft was originally set to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on China’s southern Hainan island.

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan for ‘humane treatment, proper medical care’ for Imran Khan

Former Australian captain Greg Chappell with the support of 20 other former international skippers appealed to the Pakistan Government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to provide ‘humane treatment and proper medical care’ for Imran Khan, former Pakistan Prime Minister and former Pakistan cricket captain.

Eyes on Xi visit, ‘early harvest’ as Doval heads to Beijing

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Beijing on Monday (August 23, 2026) and Tuesday (August 24, 2026) for the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) on the boundary question, and ahead of a possible visit to India next month by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Mr. Doval’s visit and talks with Chinese Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also take stock of the broader bilateral relationship. That the visit is taking place a few weeks before India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit on September 12 is an indication that both sides are preparing for a first visit by Mr. Xi in seven years, which would also likely include bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on August 24: Iran

Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on ​Monday (August 24, 2026) to continue efforts to bring peace and ‌security to the region, Iran’s Foreign Ministry ​spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday (August 23, 2026), ⁠according to a statement by the ministry.

Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the ‌U.S. aimed at ending the war which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes ‌on Iran in February.

No permission for reservation reform protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Delhi Police on Sunday (August 23, 2026) said no permission has been granted to any individual or organisation to hold a protest or gathering at Jantar Mantar over reservation reforms and warned people against assembling there based on “misleading” social media posts.

SC to hear on August 24 plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand public service exams ‘irregularities’

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday (August 24, 2026) a plea seeking an independent, time-bound probe by the CBI into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is likely to take up the petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, for hearing