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New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated medical device manufacturers that outsource sterilisation to disclose the licence number of the facility carrying out the process on the labels of their devices, in a move aimed at strengthening traceability and accountability in the medical device sector. The ministry has []

Pune, Aug 23 (IANS) Olympian Udayan Mane, two-time IGPL-leg champion Aman Raj, Aadil Bedi and Tushar Pannu conducted a clinic for junior golfers and club members to kick-start a Caddie Welfare Golf Championship 2026 at The Poona Club Golf Course on Sunday, The clinic was organised by ATRI Mumbai Garudas GC, currently the No. 1 []

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 23 (IANS) In a road accident near Jirabad on the Mangod-Manawar highway in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar district on Sunday, a man, his four-year-old son and the childs uncle were killed, while a 12-year-old girl was left seriously injured. The family was travelling by motorcycle to invite a sister for Rakshabandhan when []

London, Aug 23 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has labelled Cole Palmer a world-class player and backed the England international to produce his best football this season after completing a full pre-season under the Spaniard. Palmer, who has established himself as one of Chelseas key attacking players since joining the club, has had the []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) As suggested by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has planned a major outreach initiative over the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 by proposing 20 stakeholder meetings over the next three months, an official said on Sunday. The DDA, whose chairperson is the L-G, would engage []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Urban Company on Sunday filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems before the Delhi High Court, alleging that advertisements and social media posts by the company made false and misleading claims about its Native water purifiers. According to an exchange filing, Urban Company filed the suit on []

Chennai, Aug 23 (IANS) The CPI-Ms Tamil Nadu unit will launch a six-day statewide outreach campaign on Wednesday, seeking to establish direct contact with lakhs of people across the state and gather their views on the partys work, political positions and public record. The exercise, scheduled from August 26 to 31, will cover villages and []

Hyderabad, Aug 23 (IANS) The driver of Telanganas Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekhas former OSD, N. Sumanth, was arrested on Sunday in a case of alleged assault on a real estate businessman. The driver was arrested near Sumanths residence in Tellapur on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Sumanth and five others were booked following a []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Erling Haaland will take the pitch for the start of Manchester Citys Premier League campaign against AFC Bournemouth with a new look. The Norwegian striker has trimmed off his hair, leaving his traditional long, tied-back look. Haaland took to social media to share a video of his new look. The []

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has opened up about his experience designing Kiara Advanis looks and costumes for her character Nadia in the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Sharing a glimpse of Kiara in a classic black velvet lace saree, the designer described his association with the film as []

Hyderabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that by encouraging startups, Telangana is emerging as a space tech hub. He greeted scientists, engineers, and technical experts on the occasion of National Space Day. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all scientists, engineers, technical experts, and other staff []

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Fitness enthusiast and actor Milind Soman ran into actor Gulshan Grover at the airport. On Sunday, the Emergency actor dropped a fun selfie with Gulshan Grover on his official account on Instagram. In another photo from the post, Milind Soman and Gulshan Grover were also accompanied by the formers better half, []

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The near-term outlook for the Indian stock market remains sideways to cautious, with analysts identifying 77,000-77,380 as an immediate support zone for the Sensex and 77,720-78,000 as a key resistance area, while the Nifty faces resistance at 24,400-24,600. Analysts said a sustained move above the Sensex resistance zone could improve the []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India views the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) less through the prism of ideological alignment and more as a platform of strategic utility, a report has stated. In the changed geopolitical landscape, its relevance lies in New Delhis ability to leverage the forum for connectivity, counterterrorism and cultural diplomacy while balancing []

Imphal, Aug 23 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts, have arrested eight militants, including a declared absconder and extremist leader, belonging to various banned outfits during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Sunday. A police spokesman said that the eight militants were apprehended in Thoubal, Kakching, []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A day after Union Minister of State and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadavs chavanni remark, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday accused the SP chief of insulting the Jat community. While addressing a recent event, Yadav said: I []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A rescue operation is underway in southeast Delhis Jasola area to locate a 15-year-old boy who fell into an open drain while trying to retrieve a kite and was swept away by a sudden rush of water. The teenager, identified as Mithun, was reportedly chasing the kite when he fell []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The next space exploration phase will deepen Indias role in human spaceflight, planetary exploration and advanced space technology as these efforts will support Indias ambition to become a leading global space power, according to the government. An official fact-sheet states that India is entering a new phase of human spaceflight, []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) A meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) newly appointed national office-bearers is underway on Sunday with President Nitin Nabin at the helm. The meeting, to discuss the partys upcoming organisational programmes and to deliberate a roadmap for Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, is also being attended by its state in-charges and []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday lauded shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand for their historic bronze medal triumph at the ongoing BWF World Championships, adding that their remarkable campaign has been an inspiring journey to follow. The unseeded Indian pair, ranked 39 in the world and bronze medal []

Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) Congress leader and former Haryana Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Sharma has written to Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge demanding the removal of party leader Deepender Hooda from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) over his remarks allegedly praising 1984 Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar. According to Sharma, Hoodas remarks praising Sajjan Kumar []

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islams car was attacked in Bhangar in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district, said the police on Sunday. The attack took place a day after Islam quit the ISF and hinted at going back to his former party, Trinamool Congress. []

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha took to her Instagram handle to share a glimpse of her happy Sunday morning, giving a peek into how she spent the relaxing day. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Akira actress shared a blurry glimpse of herself enjoying a cup of coffee while soaking in the beautiful []

Seoul, Aug 23 (IANS) South Koreas alcoholic beverage production plunged to below 3 million kiloliters (kl) for the first time in 27 years in 2025, data showed on Sunday, signalling a structural decline in the industry with more South Koreans turning to healthy lifestyles. Shipments of beer and soju have fallen for three consecutive years []

Bhubaneshwar, Aug 23 (IANS) Two of the 24 crew members of the Panamaflagged cargo vessel, MV OceanWinner, that sank in the Bay of Bengal have been rescued, and the search to locate the remaining missing crew members is underway, the Indian Navy said on Sunday. MV OceanWinner sank in the Bay of Bengal around 240 []

Visakhapatnam, Aug 23 (IANS) On the occasion of the BRICS Summit, Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya highlighted the importance of fitness and the growing reach of the Fit India Movement during the BRICS Friendship Sunday on Cycling event held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event, Mandaviya said, Today in Visakhapatnam, on the occasion []

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) A group of US lawmakers has warned that the collapse of trade negotiations with Canada and the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs will raise prices, disrupt cross-border businesses and deepen uncertainty in one of Americas most important economic relationships. The new US tariffs on a range of Canadian products took []

Kyiv, Aug 23 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that France has agreed to accelerate the delivery of equipment and missiles to Ukraine and will provide licenses for the production of relevant missiles, following a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky said in a social media post on Saturday that he briefed Macron []

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended his greetings to scientists and the people of the state on National Space Day, describing the occasion as a celebration of Indias scientific talent, innovation and remarkable journey in space. In a post on X, CM Yogi highlighted Indias growing achievements []

Jerusalem, Aug 23 (IANS) Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israels state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly told Washington that the alleged Turkish move could significantly alter the regional balance of power. Sources familiar with the discussions []

Tehran, Aug 23 (IANS) Irans top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that any country participating in the US economic war against Iran will be considered an enemy by Tehran. Rezaei, the secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, made the remarks on Saturday in an interview with state-run IRIB TV. He said Iran would first []

Kochi, Aug 23 (IANS) In Kerala, the humble white dhoti known locally as the mundu is usually worn, not arranged in a flower carpet. This Onam, however, nearly 3,000 of them have been made to bloom. At Kochis Forum Mall, Ramraj Cotton has created a spectacular 30-foot-diameter Mundukalam, transforming the traditional Kerala garment into an []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) Even though the government in Kerala has changed and a Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has taken charge as the state Home Minister, key decisions in the Home Department are still being taken by the police force and CPI-M criminals, alleged State Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary Anoop Antony. He said on []

Thrissur, Aug 23 (IANS) The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI-M, has for the first time in its history chosen a woman to lead its Kerala unit, with Chintha Jerome taking over as State President at a time when both the organisation and its parent party face the challenge []

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengals Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the ACB searched the house of the official, a resident of Nripenpalli in Jhargram, on []

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to Dasgupta on Saturday, although during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, Bengal Global Business Summits were organised []

Guwahati, Aug 23 (IANS) The governments of Assam and Meghalaya have reiterated their commitment to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safe and unhindered movement of people and vehicles between the two neighbouring states following the recent violence in Shillong. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Saturday that the meeting between representatives of the []

Shillong, Aug 23 (IANS) Security was intensified across Shillong as the Army and Rapid Action Force (RAF) conducted a flag march in the Meghalaya capital following violence during a Khasi Students Union (KSU) rally on August 19, officials said. The security buildup came on Saturday amid heightened tensions after vehicles carrying tourists from Assam were []

Chhatarpur, Aug 22 (IANS) Three minor sisters, including a ninemonthold infant, died under suspicious circumstances in Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district, prompting authorities to exhume their bodies for postmortem examination, police said on Saturday. The incident was reported from Pipora Khurd village under the Isanagar police station area. The deceased have been identified as sevenyearold Poonam, []

Navi Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged students to stay away from addiction and direct their energy toward education, sports, skill development and nationbuilding. He was speaking at the launch of Campus Connect, a special awareness campaign against drug abuse among college students, organised under the Navi Mumbai Polices Nasha []

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid all the rumors and misleading reports surrounding actor and former MP Govinda on social media regarding his personal life, a public notice has been issued on his behalf warning netizens, media institutions, digital platforms, and content creators not to publish or share any false, defamatory, malicious, fabricated, or unverified material []

New Delhi [India], August 21: Moneywise Finvest Ltd. (Stoxkart) is an innovative financial brokerage platform offering accessible and cost-effective trading solutions across financial markets. A subsidiary of SMC Global Securities, Stoxkart combines over three decades of market expertise with technology to provide investors and traders with a seamless digital trading experience through its mobile app []

Pithampur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 21: Pratap Group successfully inaugurated and dedicated to the nation two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh. The landmark ceremony was graced by the presence of Honble Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and Honble Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Government of India, []

Diana Tran, Principle Product Marketing Manager, Revvity Signals New Delhi [India], August 22: In todays global pharmaceutical and biotechnology landscape, the ability to make fast, confident, and well-informed decisions is no longer a competitive advantage it is a baseline requirement for survival. For Indias pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, this reality is particularly acute. Indias []

New Delhi [India], August 21: Moneywise Finvest Ltd. (Stoxkart) is an innovative financial brokerage platform offering accessible and cost-effective trading solutions across financial markets. A subsidiary of SMC Global Securities, Stoxkart combines over three decades of market expertise with technology to provide investors and traders with a seamless digital trading experience through its mobile app []

Kaushal Sampat, Dheeraj Gupta, Nadir Godrej, Laura Ries, Neeha Gupta launch Loved By A Billion New Delhi [India], August 22: Nadir Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej Industries, presided over the book launch ofLovedby a Billion: How Singular Focus Builds Iconic Brands, a book co-authored by Indian businessman Dheeraj Gupta, Founder of Jumboking and []

The evening saw the presence of Sohail Khan, Nirvan Khan, Anupamaa Kuwarr, Aditi Shetty, Asif Merchant, Priyanka Bajaj Sibal, Siddharth Sibal, Akshayy Bansall, Gurpreet Khetla & Many More Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 22: The excitement around padel is set to reach new heights as Game Changers Lions return for Season 4 of the World Padel []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian Railways has strengthened its position as the worlds second-largest cargo carrier due to an expansive rail network, dedicated freight corridors, policy support and growing emphasis on cost-efficient and sustainable logistics. A key factor behind the railways freight performance is its extensive network spanning more than 68,000 km across the []

Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) As Megastar Chiranjeevi celebrated his 71st birthday on Saturday, several members of the film fraternity shared lovely social media posts for him, commemorating his special day. Superstar Mammootty wished Chiranjeevi on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline, saying, Wishing you a very happy birthday dear Chiru Bhai !! Heres to []

Vishakhapatnam, Aug 22 (IANS) The BRICS Youth Ministers meeting concluded successfully in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, with member nations adopting a comprehensive joint statement to strengthen youth cooperation and participation in development. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse led the Indian []