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Beijing, August 22: Food security is a fundamental issue linked to human existence and development, and it is a shared concern for all economies in the Asia-Pacific region. To enhance food security cooperation in the region, China has proposed three initiatives to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies. During a high-level government-business dialogue on food ... Read more China Proposes Initiatives to Strengthen Food Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region

Beijing, August 22: Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao announced on August 20 that China and Switzerland have successfully completed their free trade agreement upgrade talks. This announcement was made jointly with Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Economy, Education, and Research, in Bern. Wang Wentao stated that discussions on upgrading the ... Read more China and Switzerland Complete Free Trade Agreement Upgrade Talks

Beijing, August 22: In a regular press conference held by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, spokesperson He Yatong addressed several pressing issues. These included the US tariffs on drones and the European Unions cross-border investigations against relevant Chinese entities using the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). He Yatong stated that China has consistently argued that the ... Read more China Responds to US Tariffs on Drones Amid EU Investigations

Beijing, August 22: According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the total early rice production in 2026 reached 28.29 billion kilograms. This figure has remained stable at over 28 billion kilograms for six consecutive years, demonstrating consistent stability in production. The area dedicated to early-maturing rice cultivation has seen a ... Read more Chinas Early Rice Production Remains Steady at Over 28 Billion Kilograms for Six Consecutive Years

Leeds, August 20: The first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley faced another setback due to rain on the second day. The first session was completely washed out, leaving England trailing Pakistans first innings by 59 runs at lunch. The rain had already impacted the first days play, where Pakistan was bowled out ... Read more Rain Disrupts First Session of Leeds Test as England Gains Upper Hand Against Pakistan

New Delhi, August 20: The dream of many young individuals is to secure a position at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi. If you are among them, NIT Delhi has announced an official notification for various job openings, including Project Associate positions. The vacancies include three Project Associates (Civil), one Project Associate (Electrical), one ... Read more Exciting Job Opportunities at NIT Delhi: Walk-In Interview on September 3

New Delhi, August 20: The central governments Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to telecom companies, mandating that they do not exceed a maximum limit of nine SIM cards per subscriber. This information was released in an official statement on Thursday. The circular from the government states that starting August 24, 2026, telecom ... Read more Government Sets Limits on Mobile SIM Cards for Subscribers

New Delhi, August 20: Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have sharply criticized the Congress Working Committee (CWC) for its decision to sing only two verses of the national song Vande Mataram. They allege that the Congress party has a history of divisive politics and is engaging in appeasement. Former Union Minister and BJP ... Read more BJP Leaders Criticize Congress Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Dhaka, August 20: The voting for the Bangladesh presidential election commenced on Thursday, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman casting his vote alongside Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the candidate from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). According to local media, the voting process began in the parliamentary session hall under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner and ... Read more Bangladesh Presidential Election: PM Tarique Rahman Casts Vote Amidst Competition Between Mirza Fakhr

Mumbai, August 20: Actor and voice artist Vijay Vikram Singh has made a name for himself with his voice, and now he is carving out a unique space in the acting world. Known as the voice of Bigg Boss, Vijay has appeared in several films and web series. In the film Ikka, he worked alongside ... Read more Vijay Vikram Singh Reflects on Exciting First Meeting with Sunny Deol

Bengaluru, August 20: A clash has erupted between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka over the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only the first two verses of Vande Mataram. While Congress leaders welcomed this decision, the BJP accused the party of disrespecting the nations culture and its freedom struggle. Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad ... Read more Karnataka Congress Supports Vande Mataram Decision Amid BJP Criticism

Mumbai, August 20: Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has revealed exciting news about his upcoming film featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee. Although the title of the film is yet to be finalized, the director has stated that the story focuses on a crucial period in Mahatma Gandhis life during Indias struggle for independence. The film aims to closely ... Read more Manoj Bajpayee to Portray Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishras Upcoming Film

New Delhi, August 20: India and Nigeria have engaged in significant naval discussions aimed at enhancing their maritime cooperation. This marks the third meeting of the India-Nigeria Navy Sub-Group, which took place from August 18 to August 20 in New Delhi. The talks reviewed the progress of bilateral naval cooperation and explored new areas for ... Read more India and Nigeria Strengthen Naval Cooperation through Strategic Talks

New Delhi, August 20: Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has accused the United States of making erroneous assessments regarding Irans stability. He stated that the US portrays Iran as being on the verge of collapse while simultaneously seeking assistance from its allies. In a post on the social media ... Read more Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Criticizes US for Miscalculations

New Delhi, August 20: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed the announcement of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhis upcoming book on Thursday. However, they emphasized that the revelations within the book should be clear and truthful. BJP leader Ram Kadam congratulated Gandhi on her book launch and expressed hope that she would write honestly, ... Read more BJP and Congress Clash Over Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Book

Mussoorie, August 20: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 2024 batch of IAS trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. According to an official post on the Vice Presidents social media platform X, he spoke at the closing ceremony of the second phase of training for the IAS trainees. The post highlighted ... Read more Vice President Addresses IAS Trainees at LBSNAA in Mussoorie

New Delhi, August 20: Indias electric passenger vehicle (EPV) market recorded a remarkable growth of 102% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026. This surge significantly outpaced the overall growth of the passenger vehicle (PV) market, which saw a total increase of 26%. This information was revealed in a report released on Thursday. According to ... Read more Indias Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Sees 102% Surge in Q2 2026

New Delhi, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress partys policy of excessive appeasement on Thursday. He stated that the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only two verses of Vande Mataram is akin to repeating a historical mistake that sowed the seeds of division. He recalled that in 1937, the Congress ... Read more Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Historical Mistake Over Vande Mataram Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. NGEL has officially announced the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions, including engineers, with a total of 147 vacancies. Among the 147 positions available, there are 43 for Engineer ... Read more Exciting Job Opportunities at NTPC Green Energy Limited: Apply by September 7

Islamabad, August 20: The Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered a significant blow to the government on Thursday. The government had filed a review petition against a decision regarding Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister, who is currently imprisoned. The apex court returned the petition due to incomplete documentation. ... Read more Pakistans Supreme Court Rejects Governments Review Petition in Imran Khan Case

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Ravi Dubey is set to portray Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama, in Nitesh Tiwaris much-anticipated film Ramayana. Recently, the grand trailer launch event for the film took place, and Ravi shared a glimpse of it on his Instagram on Thursday. In the post, he shared a photo featuring himself alongside ... Read more Ravi Dubey Shares Exciting Update on Ramayana with Co-Stars

Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow on Thursday, where an employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife before returning home to shoot his sister and then taking his own life. The event has sent shockwaves throughout the city. The accused has been identified as ... Read more Shocking Incident in Lucknow: SBI Employee Kills Wife and Sister Before Committing Suicide

Hyderabad, August 20: The Telangana Assemblys Deputy Leader, T. Harish Rao, has called for the removal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy due to serious allegations against him. These allegations include extortion and the arbitrary seizure of private properties under Section 22A in Telangana. Rao emphasized the need for an independent investigation into these grave ... Read more BRS Urges Removal of Controversial Telangana Revenue Minister

Mumbai, August 20: Television actress Shubhangi Latkar is currently captivating audiences with her role as Ganga in the TV series Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan. In a recent interview, she shared how this character has become a source of strength during challenging times in her life. Latkar expressed that portraying a strong and resilient woman on ... Read more Shubhangi Latkar Finds Strength in Her Role as Ganga in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan

Mahabalipuram, August 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged southern states to collaborate on strategies to combat drug trafficking, develop economic corridors, promote the blue economy, and protect regional interests. Addressing the 31st Southern Regional Council meeting, Chief Minister Vijay highlighted that southern states contribute over 30 percent to the nations Gross ... Read more Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls for Unified Strategy Among Southern States

Washington, August 20: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi believes that U.S. President Donald Trumps Economic D-Day sanctions will backfire. Trump announced the Economic D-Day against Iran during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, claiming it would also affect Irans allies and partners. Rejecting Trumps sanctions campaign, Araghchi argued that the so-called Economic ... Read more Iranian Foreign Minister Criticizes Trumps Economic D-Day Campaign

New Delhi, August 20: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to work in a government company. Cement Corporation of India Limited (CCI) has issued an official notification inviting applications for various positions, including engineers, on a fixed-term contract basis. The 14 vacancies announced by CCI Limited include 3 positions for Production Engineers, 3 ... Read more CCI Limited Opens Applications for 14 Positions Including Engineers

New Delhi, August 20: A significant opportunity is available for women aspiring to join the Indian Army. The Indian Army has issued an official notification inviting applications for several positions under the NCC Special Entry Scheme 125 Course (April 2027) for Short Service Commission (Non-Tech) specifically for unmarried women, including dependents of soldiers who lost ... Read more Indian Army Recruitment Alert: Unmarried Women Invited to Apply by August 21

Kolkata, August 20: Authorities have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a fire at a hotel located on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata. Among the deceased, seven were Bangladeshi nationals, while the other two were Indian citizens. One of the Indians hailed from Giridih district in Jharkhand, and the other was ... Read more Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Motihari, August 20: In a significant operation against arms smuggling, police in the East Champaran district of Bihar have arrested an individual with five pistols, five live cartridges, and ten magazines. The suspect was apprehended near the Majurahan firing range while allegedly supplying a cache of weapons. According to police reports, they acted on a ... Read more Major Arms Haul in Motihari: Smuggler Arrested with Five Pistols

Mumbai, August 20: Actress Bhumi Chawla made a remarkable entry into the world of cinema with her earnest face and innocent smile. Her debut film, Tere Naam, left a lasting impression on audiences. Chawla has carved out a unique identity by working alongside major stars in both Hindi and South Indian cinema. Before stepping into ... Read more From Ordinary to Stardom: Bhumi Chawlas Journey in Bollywood and South Cinema

Mumbai, August 20: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhis highly anticipated autobiography, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is set to launch on November 10. The book will highlight significant milestones in her life, sparking discussions in political circles. In response, BJP leader Ram Kadam has also shared his thoughts. During a conversation ... Read more BJP Leader Ram Kadam Welcomes Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Autobiography

Islamabad, August 20: Heavy rainfall in Swabi, located in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has led to significant destruction. In the Swabi district, a house roof collapsed, and a bank building also fell down. Tragically, a man and his daughter lost their lives when they were trapped under the debris, while two other family members sustained ... Read more Heavy Rain in Swabi, Pakistan Causes Roof Collapse, Resulting in Two Fatalities

Bengaluru, August 20: Karnatakas Health Minister U.T. Khader has made a significant appeal to the public. He urged citizens to report any instances of counterfeit medicines being supplied or sold. According to the minister, individuals providing credible information about such activities could receive rewards ranging from 10,000 to 50,000. This initiative aims to expose the ... Read more Karnataka Health Minister Urges Public to Report Fake Medicines with Reward Scheme

Mumbai, August 20: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his satisfaction with the transformation of the religious city of Ujjain. He acknowledged the significant support from local residents in the expansion of Mahakal Road. Speaking to reporters, Yadav noted that the development of Mahakal Lok has brought about a major change in Ujjain, and the communitys ... Read more Ujjains Mahakal Road Expansion Receives Community Support, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Seoul, August 20: The dynamics on the Korean Peninsula are shifting. While South Korea advocates for dialogue, North Korea remains steadfast in its aggressive stance. On Thursday, Pyongyang launched a missile towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan), with South Korean military officials claiming it has a range of 300 kilometers. According to Yonhap, the ... Read more North Korea Launches Missile Amid Rising Tensions on Korean Peninsula

New Delhi, August 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi. He shared details of the meeting through a post on the social media platform X. In his post, Chief Minister Sarma expressed, It was a privilege to meet Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets PM Modi, Discusses Flood Relief Efforts

New Delhi, August 20: The Aadhaar app has crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 50 million downloads. This achievement reflects the growing trend of citizens adopting Aadhaar services through convenient digital means. The information was released by the Ministry of Information Technology on Thursday. The ministry stated that this accomplishment signifies a substantial expansion in the ... Read more Aadhaar App Surpasses 50 Million Downloads, Enhancing Digital Services for Citizens

Lucknow, August 20: The Uttar Pradesh governments initiative to promote institutional deliveries through the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is proving effective. This program aims to enhance maternal and newborn health during childbirth. From April 1 to August 9 of the current fiscal year, over 700,000 institutional deliveries have been recorded. The positive impact of this ... Read more Uttar Pradeshs Institutional Deliveries Surge, Significantly Reducing Maternal Mortality Rate

Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, when a man fatally shot his wife and sister before committing suicide. The police are currently investigating this tragic case. Initial reports indicate that a female bank officer was shot dead in broad daylight in the Vivek Khand area of Gomti Nagar. Around noon, ... Read more Shocking Double Murder-Suicide in Lucknow: Man Kills Wife and Sister Before Taking His Own Life

Ranchi, August 20: Political opposition is intensifying in Jharkhand regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Following Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the NDA ally AJSU Party has also raised concerns about the states mineral interests with the central government. AJSU Partys central president ... Read more Jharkhand Political Opposition Grows Over MMDR Bill Concerns

New Delhi, August 20: Companies in India are entering a growth phase based on trust and strong business prospects. As a result, three out of four corporate office users plan to expand their office portfolios in the next two years, according to a report released on Thursday. According to the report by CBRE South Asia ... Read more Three Out of Four Corporates in India Plan to Expand Office Portfolios in Next Two Years

New Delhi, August 20: American technology giant Google has made a significant announcement for college students in India. The company will provide eligible college students with a free one-year subscription to its AI Plus plan. This initiative aims to give students easy access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools for their studies, research, and skill ... Read more Google Offers Free AI Plus Subscription to Indian College Students for One Year

New Delhi, August 20: The duo of Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships. They triumphed over Japans Rin Iwanaga and Ki Nakanishi with a score of 21-16, 21-12 in the pre-quarterfinal match held on Thursday. The Indian pair attributed their success to the support ... Read more Trisha and Gayatri Credit Fans for Their Victory at BWF World Championships

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Prakash Rajs upcoming Telugu original web series, Jagamae Sangitam, has announced its release date. The series will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 4. It beautifully merges the tradition of Karnataka music with contemporary sounds. In this series, Prakash Raj will portray a renowned and dedicated classical Karnataka music maestro, ... Read more Prakash Rajs Jagamae Sangitam Set to Release on September 4

Gandhinagar, August 20: The district and sessions court in Gandhinagar convicted two individuals on Thursday for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking case. The National Crime Bureau (NCB) Ahmedabad zonal unit investigated the case, leading to the conviction of Shahida Bibi, also known as Saida B, and Radheshyam Solanki. Both were charged under the Narcotic ... Read more NCB Convicts Two Drug Traffickers in Gandhinagar Methamphetamine Case

Seoul, August 20: Tensions are rising in South Koreas domestic politics regarding security policy, amid active diplomacy from the United States and China in the Korean Peninsula. President Lee Jae-myung welcomed the U.S. decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, which has drawn sharp criticism from the leader of the main opposition party, ... Read more South Koreas Security Policy Under Scrutiny Amid Trump-Kim Meeting Speculations

New Delhi, August 20: India needs to implement extensive structural changes in its manufacturing and trade ecosystem to achieve an ambitious export target of $2 trillion by the fiscal year 2030-31. Yashveer Singh, Additional Secretary of the Commerce Ministry, stated on Thursday that minor reforms will not suffice; significant transformations in production, supply chains, and ... Read more India Must Implement Structural Changes to Achieve $2 Trillion Export Target by FY 2031, Says Commerce Mini

Mahabalipuram, August 20: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar emphasized the advantages of the Mekedatu reservoir project during the Southern Regional Council meeting. He stated that this initiative would significantly benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In his closing address at the 31st regional meeting in Mahabalipuram, Shivakumar urged the public to resolve the long-standing ... Read more Karnataka Chief Minister Highlights Mekedatu Project Benefits at Regional Council Meeting

Tehran, August 20: Iranian President Masoud Pajeshkian stated that engaging in talks with the United States does not signify surrender. During a conference in Tehran on Wednesday, Pajeshkian emphasized the need to protect Irans territorial integrity. This information was released through a statement on the presidential offices website. He remarked, In the negotiation process, we ... Read more Iranian President Asserts Talks with the U.S. Do Not Equate to Surrender