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Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltds Carry and Forwarding (C&F) facility at Wadki in Pune, due to serious irregularities found during inspections related to the companys Reactin Plus tablets. During the inspection in June, FDA officials found []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) In the latest update in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khans stabbing incident, accused Mohammad Shariful Islam approached a Mumbai court on Friday to plead guilty in the matter. The Bangladeshi National, who was arrested two days after the unfortunate incident, is currently in judicial custody. The lawyer of the accused, Vipul []

Imphal, Aug 28 (IANS) The Manipur government on Friday announced a Women Empowerment scheme aimed at benefiting 3.5 lakh women in the state, officials said. A senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said that the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, approved the Women Empowerment scheme. The official said that []

Patna, Aug 28 (IANS) Three girls went missing after drowning while bathing in a river in Bihars Bhagalpur district on Friday. Around 11.30 a.m., two other girls who were bathing with them raised an alarm, following which family members and villagers rushed to the spot and launched a search. Villagers informed the police and local []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The United States has revoked the visa of an Iraqi national honoured by the previous Biden administration after she was placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigations Terror Watchlist, the State Department said on Friday. Taif Sami Mohammed Al Shakarchi is no longer in the United States, according to a statement []

Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday met General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos, during his ongoing visit to Vientiane and discussed further strengthening defence ties. Had a productive meeting with H.E. General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Dy. Prime Minister and Defence Minister of []

Imphal, Aug 28 (IANS) Security forces, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts of Manipur, have arrested five militants belonging to various banned outfits during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Friday. A police official said that the five militants were apprehended in Imphal West, Imphal East and Kakching districts during coordinated []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications flagship citizencentric initiative Sanchar Saathi has helped recover 77,692 lost or stolen mobile handsets in July, marking the first time since its launch that it has crossed the 75,000-mark in a single month, a Communications Ministry statement said on Friday. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia []

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The honest lawyer in Pakistan watches his practice shrink while those who guarantee illicit outcomes thrive in the country, resulting in many capable lawyers forced to leave the profession or struggle to continue their practice as they refuse to compromise on their principles, a report has detailed. The legal profession is []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan joined husband Saif Ali Khan, sisters-in-law Soha and Saba, and Saifs children Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim during the Pataudi Rakhi celebration this year. Soha posted a couple of glimpses from the Raksha Bandhan celebration on social media. While all the members of the Pataudi clan were []

Amritsar, Aug 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the people of Punjab are fed up with the Aam Aadmi Party government and have made up their minds for a change. He said the AAP government has ruined Punjab and has even surpassed the previous Congress government in corruption. The []

Bridgetown, Aug 28 (IANS) Pooja Vastrakar, Kiran Navgire, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia are amongst the overseas signings for the upcoming season of the Womens Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), the tournament organizers announced on Friday. Barring Shikha, Pooja, Kiran and Yastika will make their first WCPL appearances when the competition takes place from September 5-17, []

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that first the Communists and then Trinamool Congress created an anti-national mindset within Jadavpur University, which is supposed to be a centre of excellence. First, the Communists who ruled West Bengal for 34 years created a mindset against conducting nationalistic rituals within []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The US State Department has proposed allowing qualified American citizens living abroad to renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for two visits to an Embassy or Consulate. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on Friday, would expand the departments Online Passport Renewal platform to eligible applicants in []

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday afternoon said that the excesses of the current Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled state government would help the Trinamool Congress return to power in the state in the coming days. Do not work. The ordinary BJP supporters will teach their own party leadership []

Hyderabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The overall crime rate in Telangana increased by 7.15 per cent while narcotics cases registered a surge of 46.10 per cent over the three years (2023-2026). The number of total crime cases rose from 2,65,377 in 2023-24 to 2,84,363 in 2025-26. The crime rate per lakh population increased from 481.58 to []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Centres Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced the second call for applications under the Rs 5,000 crore Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme, launched to strengthen Indias pharma and medtech research and development ecosystem across startups, MSMEs, and large companies, according to an official statement []

New Delhi [India], August 28: Vikram Sagar Pasala, Founder and Chairman, is working to establish an indigenous ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in India. As the master architect of AI and Robotics products, systems, applications, solutions, services, and consulting, he is focused on connecting advanced innovation with practical, locally developed technology. His vision extends []

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 27: In what could mark a significant shift in the way professional bodies support healthcare professionals, the Madhya Pradesh State Dental Council, under the leadership of its President Dr Chandresh Shukla, has introduced a collective security initiative for dentists offering up to 3 lakh in accident and disability protection and []

Mira Road (Maharashtra) [India], August 27: Mira Road witnessed a vibrant and star-studded celebration with the grand launch of NINJANOS A Multi-Cuisine Caf, a promising new destination for food lovers. Officially opening its doors on 25th August 2026, NINJANOS aims to offer an exciting and diverse culinary experience featuring an extensive range of Pizzas, []

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 27: The 59th Convocation Ceremony of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of meritorious students with the presentation of degrees, medals and awards. On this occasion, Aarvee Surendra Agrawal, a talented student from Surat, was awarded a Gold Medal and two prizes by Gujarat Governor Acharya []

New Delhi [India], August 28: From the powerful resonance of hundreds of synchronized Vedic chants to the high-energy beats of a first-of-its-kind Live Bhajan Clubbing Experience, alongside scientific and social awakening talks led by the well-versed Sanyasins of the organization, Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav 2026 by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) is set to present []

New Delhi [India], August 28: Pujya Akhand Swami Jis journey is rooted in a choice that few would make. Raised in Chicago, USA, he grew up surrounded by comfort, financial prosperity, luxury and opportunity. Yet, despite having access to the life many aspire to, he felt increasingly drawn towards a different purpose: seeking God and []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IANS) Kerala BJP president, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Friday accused the Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan government of double standards in dealing with controversial remarks against religious beliefs. He alleged that it had remained silent on statements targeting Hindu faith while taking action in other cases. Questioning the governments response to remarks attributed to []

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday launched a scathing attack against the Leftist students group at the prestigious Jadavpur University (JU) and gave a call for ousting those forces from within the university campus who are raising slogans like Kashmir Mange Azadi or writing slogans in support of slain []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the unprecedented scale and transformative outcomes of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, saying the flagship financial inclusion programme has had an unparalleled impact in empowering people across the country. The Prime Minister said the scheme has played a significant role in advancing []

Colombo, Aug 28 (IANS) India batter Devdutt Padikkal said he was deeply satisfied in terms of proving his calibre in the Test cricket arena, adding that his strong performances in the 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka reflected the consistency he has built over the years of playing domestic first-class cricket games. Padikkal was in []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The New Delhi District Police organised a special community outreach programme under its Raksha Ka Vachan campaign at government schools across the district on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, officials said on Friday. The initiative, held on August 27, aimed to strengthen the bond of trust between police personnel and []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Indias two-time Olympic medallist and javelin legend Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League final after securing a sixth-place finish in the overall standings following the end of the Zurich Diamond League. Chopra finished sixth with 12 points from the league after participating in only two legs and missing []

Mumbai, August 28 (IANS) On account of Raksha Bandhan on August 28, Bollywood stars have expressed their heartfelt emotions for their siblings. From Karisma Kapoor, Bharti Singh, to Geeta Kapur and others spoke about the bond they share with siblings and the significance of the festival in their lives. Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, who is []

Six-month online programme integrates predictive and prescriptive analytics, Generative AI, big data and functional analytics to strengthen data-led management decision-making New Delhi [India], August 27: The Continuing Education Programme (CEP), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), has opened admissions to the inaugural batch of its Advanced Data Analytics in Management programme, organised by the []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Delhi Polices South District has worked out four motor vehicle theft cases and recovered four stolen vehicles, including two scooties, an autorickshaw and a car, during a special drive conducted by the Kotla Mubarakpur Police Station. Four people, including a child in conflict with law (CCL), were apprehended during []

Haridwar, Aug 28 (IANS) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said he was sending a gift and sweets to actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and called for an end to hatred and hostility in society. His remarks come amid a recent controversy surrounding Ranauts Generation Gutter comment, which []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with her brother and shared glimpses of the special occasion on social media. Taking to Instagram, the Queen actress shared a series of pictures from the Rakhi celebration, offering a glimpse into the family festivities. Along with the photos, she []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Union Ministers are increasingly turning to independent digital publishing platforms such as Substack to communicate directly with citizens, industry and policy stakeholders, offering longer-form perspectives on government initiatives beyond conventional press releases and social media posts. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has now joined the growing trend, sharing reflections []

Patna, Aug 28 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was shot dead by unidentified assailants during an Akhada procession near Purani Chowk in Bihars Gopalganj district, said police on Friday. The incident occurred around 11.30 p.m. on Thursday and has triggered panic and tension in the area, prompting the deployment of additional police personnel. The deceased was []

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) Bangladeshs opposition leaders have rejected the BNP governments claims of success during its first 180 days in office, citing continuing energy crisis, frequent load shedding, industrial plant closures, rising unemployment concerns and the deteriorating law and order situation in the country, local media reported. Speaking at the national Parliament on Thursday, []

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) The prolonged National Herald case has damaged his reputation in the United States and can trigger questions from American banks about money laundering allegations that remain unproved, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda questioned why the case had continued for about 15 []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Saga, Tibet, after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have departed safely via the Nyalm Check Post route to Kathmandu. The Maharashtra CMO, in a post on X, said, The 37 pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Alibag, Raigad, and []

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and wished that the bond of love, affection and mutual trust remains forever unbreakable. PM Modi took to social media X and said, Heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. May this []

Mumbai, August 28 (IANS) Former General Secretary of Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) Upasana Singh has accused the organisations current leadership under Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon of allegedly using the associations platforms for self publicity. She even claimed that pictures clicked of other Executive Committee members during important events, were cropped to highlight []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) A group of US senators plans to introduce a privileged resolution requiring the State Department to report to Congress on escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, including the killings of nine American citizens in recent years. Democratic Senators Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine and independent Senator Bernie Sanders announced []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The US Army has selected five military installations and five private companies for a programme worth up to $2.2 billion to build and operate nuclear microreactors, aiming to provide reliable power independent of potentially vulnerable civilian grids. The Army announced the selections under its Janus Program, conducted in partnership with the []

Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, describing the festival as a celebration of love, trust, traditions and affection. In a post on X, CM Yogi said: Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) A US congressional panel will investigate birth-tourism businesses that market maternity services to foreign women, citing national security concerns over travellers from China and Russia and issuing a subpoena to a Florida company executive. Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas announced on Thursday that the House Oversight Committee task force he []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Indian-American voters are showing strong enthusiasm for the US midterm elections and a clear preference for Democratic congressional candidates, according to a new national survey. The 2026 Asian American Voter Survey found that 92 per cent of Indian-American registered voters planned to vote in November. Seventy-four per cent said they were []

United Nations, Aug 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about a potential escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran, said his spokesperson. The secretary-general is concerned about any new measures, any additional rhetoric that we see that could lead to an escalation. And were continuing to see disruptions in the flow []

Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) The ongoing Exercise MAITREE-XV between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army has several modern components, such as operations under UAV support and the use of Information Technology (IT) in modern warfare. The Indian Armys Eastern Command said on Thursday that the exercise is in full swing in Thailand. Indian Army []

Imphal, Aug 28 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level security meeting and decided to take stringent action against any individual, irrespective of community, found in possession of illegal arms and weapons, officials said. A senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said that the meeting, which was held at the []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has sought a report from the Transport Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam following the death by suicide of a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Malappuram, who had blamed the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) for allegedly obstructing his livelihood by repeatedly denying a fitness certificate for his vehicle. Shoukath, a []