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Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is set to join a panel discussion at the 14th edition of the Jagran Film Festival, has said that cinema becomes interesting when women characters are portrayed to be flawed, complicated, and unapologetically themselves. The actress will be attending the From Pink to Power: Breaking Stereotypes Through []

United Nations, Aug 7 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres backs his human rights chiefs call for an impartial inquiry into the killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Friday. Haq said that there should be accountability if peaceful protesters were harmed. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, []

Abidjan, Aug 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday stated that India valued its warm and enduring friendship with Cote dIvoire, as he attended the countrys 66th Independence Day celebrations in Abidjan. Warm greetings and felicitations to the Government and the people of Cote dIvoire on the occasion []

Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday, speaking in the presence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, praised US-Karnataka relations and emphasised the citys growing importance as a technology and innovation hub and its deepening ties with American companies and institutions. Speaking at the inauguration of the QUANTUM exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru, []

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan Health Department on Friday cancelled the licence of a private hospital in Alwar after a woman died during childbirth. Taking serious note of the incident at Nishu Hospital in Nagla Raisis, Principal Secretary, Medical and Health, Gayatri Rathore, on Friday ordered the registration of an FIR against the hospital. []

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department on Friday issued a notification increasing the ceiling on the maximum permissible number of doctors that can be kept under the trainee reserve category. Earlier, the figure was 477 and, as per the state government notification, henceforth the number of in-service doctors that can be kept []

Domicil, the iconic German home furnishing brand from HTL International, proudly returned as the Lounge Partner for the Indian Streaming Academy Awards (ISAA) 2026, marking its second consecutive association with one of Indiasleading celebrations of digitalentertainment. Held at the Fairmont Hotel, Mumbai, on 18thJuly 2026, the third edition of the awards brought together some of []

Awsums cheesecake rangeNew York Style, Blueberry, Coffee & Zesty Lemon. Creamy indulgence, without the compromise. #ItsAwsumToBeCheesy New Delhi [India], August 7: Awsum today announced the launch of its frozen dessert range, beginning with a line of cheesecakes and a lava cake with a molten core, delivered fresh to consumers doorsteps in minutes. The launch addresses []

The new innovations and state-of-the-art laboratory bring KhlTherm closer to its visionofachieving 2 GW manufacturing capacity by 2027 Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 7: As India races towards becoming a global data centre powerhouse, KhlTherm , an advanced precision liquid cooling technology company for AI data centres, has today unveiled its Made-in-India Rear Door Heat Exchanger []

New Delhi [India], August 6: The way people use their homes has changed noticeably. A living room may also serve as a work area. A dining table may be used for meals, study sessions and family discussions. Bedrooms often need more storage without feeling crowded. These everyday shifts are influencing how shoppers think about furniture []

Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed progress in various aspects of partnership on Thursday. Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Together we continue to strengthen the bond between Israel and India, Netanyahu wrote on X, responding []

Sao Paulo, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte on a free transfer, the 31-year-old centre-back agreeing to a deal that runs until July 2028 after parting ways with Getafe in June. I am very happy to join Sao Paulo, Duarte told the clubs official website on Thursday. I []

Valletta, Aug 7 (IANS) Rachita Bhandari, High Commissioner of India to Malta, called on Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta Chris Fearne, deepening cooperation between the two countries, the Indian High Commission in Malta stated on Friday. High Commissioner Rachita Bhandari called on the Honble Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta, []

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the Centre has amended Indias Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules to facilitate large-scale e-commerce and create new market opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, farmers and fishermen. Speaking to the media after the BRICS Trade and Industry []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday attended the National Day reception of Ecuador and greeted the government and people of the country. Delighted to attend the National Day Reception of the Republic of Ecuador. My warmest and most heartfelt greetings to the Government and people []

Los Angeles, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet once spoke about how English actor Idris Elba has a huge feet fetish. The two worked together in The Mountain Between Us, and were presented with the challenge of performing a love scene, something which the films director had never dealt with. An old video of the []

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, who recently celebrated the 1st anniversary of his blockbuster film Saiyaara, has called the upcoming film Awarapan 2, a long-lost love, and an old friend. On Friday, the director took to his Instagram, and shared the films trailer. He also penned a long note in the caption, saying []

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Comedian-actor Zakir Khan recently shared that he saved Rs 500 for a year to register for his 1st open mic, which paved the way for his stand-up career. The comedian recently appeared on the Pehla Pehla podcast hosted by actor Gopal Datt, where he spoke about his tough days as a []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The emergence of Pax Silica and World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) may yet signal a new era of bloc politics centered on technology where, as the two global powers driving their respective initiatives claim to be positive-sum, their rivalry risks creating parallel digital worlds one anchored in Washington, the []

Ranchi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is probing alleged irregularities in the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, has now summoned all three serving members of the panel for questioning. The agency on Friday issued notices to Dr Ajita Bhattacharya, Dr Anima Hansda, and Dr Jamal Ahmad, []

Shillong, Aug 7 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday reviewed the progress of the states ambitious Tracing the Roots initiative, an interdisciplinary research project aimed at documenting the history, culture, language and heritage of the states indigenous communities through scientific and academic research. Chairing a review meeting, the Chief Minister held detailed []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in railway transport, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), SJ-100 regional planes, and critical minerals. The discussions for bolstering ties were held at the 12th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation under the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, []

Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) While the participation of plainland indigenous women in Bangladeshs local governance particularly in union parishads has increased, structural budgetary discrimination, political marginalisation, and deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes continue to hinder their ability to exercise meaningful leadership, local media reported citing experts. The remarks were made at a roundtable conference []

Istanbul, Aug 7 (IANS) Turkish gendarmerie forces detained 104 suspected Islamic State (IS) members and supporters in coordinated nationwide operations on Friday, the countrys Interior Ministry said. The operations were conducted simultaneously across 30 provinces by provincial gendarmerie commands, in coordination with the Gendarmerie General Commands Counter-Terrorism Department and local prosecutors, the ministry said in []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Permanent Representatives from 17 countries to the United Nations (UN) on Friday celebrated the rich handloom heritage and craftsmanship in Mumbai on the occasion of National Handloom Day. Permanent Representatives of Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Eritrea, Fiji, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Vincent and Grenadines, St. []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian Railways has imposed penalties totalling Rs 5.13 crore on caterers and terminated six contracts over food quality and hygiene violations during the last three years, the government informed the Parliament on Friday. In a reply to a question, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information []

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Three contractual nursing staff members, including a woman, climbed a nearly 90-foot-high water tank inside the Jaipuria Hospital premises in Rajasthans Jaipur on Friday to press for their long-pending recruitment demands. The protesters are seeking the immediate announcement of recruitment for 12,000 Nursing Officer posts and 7,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) []

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 6: Students of GD Goenka International School Surat delivered impressive performances at the recent Surat District Motivational Swimming Competition, organised by the Surat District Aquatic Association, bringing laurels to the school with a series of medal-winning performances. Representing the school, 28 swimmers competed across the Under-12 to Under-18 age categories in []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Bhutan on Friday reviewed the progress of ongoing cooperation in the power sector and discussed avenues for further strengthening collaboration across the energy sector. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, here. Both ministers []

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (IANS) With Punjab elections around the corner, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi over law and order situation in the state. Speculations are rife over a pre-poll alliance between both parties, once a two-decade-old coalition partner. An Akali leader []

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 20252027 cycle. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes []

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) The makers of director Vishnu Edavans eagerly awaited romantic entertainer Hi, featuring actors Nayanthara and Kavin in the lead, on Friday announced that the film would now hit screens worldwide on August 28 this year. Seven Screen Studios, one of the production houses producing the film, took to its social media []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Reiterating its earlier stance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Indian government had no involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas recent virtual media interaction and that it does not endorse any remarks made at the event, particularly those concerning the duly constituted government []

Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian chess will enjoy its strongest-ever representation at the Esports World Cup (EWC), with four Grandmasters set to compete in the chess tournament at EWC 2026, scheduled to take place in Paris from August 11 to 15. Grandmasters Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram, and Pranesh M, representing esports and gaming content powerhouse []

Guwahati, Aug 7 (IANS) Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Friday assured teachers regularised under the Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) from Samagra Shiksha Assam (SSA) that there is no uncertainty over their salaries, saying the delay in disbursement this month is temporary and payments will be credited within the next two days. The assurance came []

Amaravati, Aug 7 (IANS) YSR Congress Party President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Friday slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, over the alleged attack on YSRCP cadres participating in a relay hunger strike to demand a CBI enquiry into the DSC 2025 paper leak and irregularities in recruitment of teachers. Jagan Mohan Reddy told []

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) Continuous monsoon showers across several parts of Rajasthan disrupted normal life on Friday, with heavy rainfall causing waterlogging, flooding of homes and markets, and a sharp drop in temperatures. Authorities have also issued an alert for 50 villages in Bharatpur district as the Baretha Dam, the districts largest reservoir, nears its []

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Vaaishnavi Prajapati has opened up about her experience of filming intense ragging scenes and revealed how the process took an emotional toll on her. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actress shared that portraying such difficult moments on screen required her to deeply connect with the emotions of []

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a man accused of repeatedly impersonating senior constitutional and government functionaries, including allegedly posing as a civil servant and a judge of the Patna High Court to obtain sensitive confidential information from authorities. The court also questioned the failure of Delhi []

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) The makers of director Kishore Rajkumars upcoming romantic comedy Coimbatore Mapillai on Friday revealed that actress Anna Ben plays a character called Kanagavalli in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The makers chose to reveal Anna Bens character in the film on the occasion of her []

New Delhi/Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) The Australian High Commission in India marked National Handloom Day on Friday with staff members at the mission dressed in Indian wear. While sharing the picture on X, Australias High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, stated that Indias handloom sector reflects the countrys extraordinary cultural diversity and craftsmanship. From vibrant []

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for more than three weeks, said he would end his fast on Monday only

Washington, July 8 (IANS) Indias chief negotiator for the landmark free trade agreement with the European Union on Wednesday described the pact as the countrys most ambitious agreement to date,

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven interventions and science-led agri-startups have the potential to significantly boost Indias agricultural economy by improving farm productivity, increasing farmers incomes and creating

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Strengthening collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) can play a significant role in supporting Indias economic growth and advancing its global

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties during the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and

Bratislava, July 8 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava, held a meeting with Slovakias Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Juraj Blanar on Wednesday and expressed Indias commitment to

Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) Captain Shreyas Iyer described Indias performance as atrocious and awful after suffering a huge 125-run loss against England in the third T20I , which is their

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who has been assigned the Urban Development department during Monsoon session period, said in the Legislative Council that charity hospitals in Maharashtra

Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress has demanded that the Centre immediately increase the states summer moong procurement target, alleging that the existing quota is far below the