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Volgograd: Russian troops storm jail after prisoners seize hostages - BBC.com

  1. Volgograd: Russian troops storm jail after prisoners seize hostages  BBC.com
  2. Volgograd: Four officials dead in Russian jail hostage-taking  BBC
  3. Knife-wielding Russian convicts take prison staff hostage and kill one guard  The Guardian
  4. Prisoners claiming to be Islamic State militants attack Russian guards with knives and take hostages  Sky News
  5. 'ISIS terrorists' with suicide vest lead Russian prison revolt, killing guards and taking hostages  LBC

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Sharad Pawar wonders if his Z plus security an attempt to get 'authentic information'

Sharad Pawar, chief of NCP(SP), has been provided with the highest category of Z plus security by the Centre, alongside RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Home Minister Amit Shah. As Maharashtra assembly elections near, Pawar speculates this move could be to gather information. A team of 55 CRPF personnel will ensure his security.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

ISRO chief S. Somanath expresses concern about Sunita Williams stuck in space, questions whether delay is an ' unnecessary risk'

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams remains in space past her scheduled return due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. ISRO Chief Dr. S. Somanath confirmed that India currently cannot assist with the rescue, which may involve US or Russian spacecraft. NASA is exploring the possibility of using SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission for their return, potentially delaying it until early 2025. Dr. Somanath assured that health concerns are manageable and radiation levels are not a significant issue.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed this Saturday, August 24?

Is this Saturday a bank holiday? Banks in India, both private and public sector ones, remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. They also stay closed on Sundays and on national and regional holidays as mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Moreover, banks are operational on the first, third, and occasionally the fifth Saturdays.

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Power Mech spurts as board OKs 1:1 bonus issue

Power Mech Projects jumped 8.73% to Rs 6,942 after the company said that its board has decided to issue one bonus share for every one equity share held (1:1).