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Sumi Gupta, curator of Dumas Art Project, Whitefield Art Collective, Punjab Art Initiative, Madras Art Guild, and Nagpur Kala Sangh, launches the coffee-table book named The Art of Community New Delhi [India], August 19: Yuj Foundation today unveiled Art of Community , an archival book that captures over a decade of Indias Public Art Festivals. []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The recently approved Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) will accelerate local value addition, reduce supplychain dependencies and boost backward integration, industry leaders said on Saturday. They noted that approvals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme have moved from paper to production, with 106 approved projects, 38 operational plants and 16 []

Lucknow, Aug 22 (IANS) The investigation into the double murder and suicide case that shook Lucknow has taken a new turn, with police examining a financial dispute between the accused and his estranged wife, including a reported demand for Rs 1 crore as part of their divorce settlement. According to the police, 38-year-old Manas Vajpayee []

Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) PhD holders and research scholars protesting in Patna for the past 18 days marched towards the Lok Bhawan on Saturday to press for their demands. Carrying the Tricolour, the protesters attempted to proceed from the protest site but were stopped by police near the R-Block area in Patna. Members of the []

Hyderabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Moved by the heart touching birthday post put out by his younger brother and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Megastar Chiranjeevi on Saturday responded to the post, saying that Pawan Kalyans words had taken him back to the most precious chapters of their lives and had left him deeply []

Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Aug 22 (IANS) Mercedes driver George Russell on Saturday won the Sprint race at Zandvoort on F1s return from the summer break as Ferraris Charles Leclerc pipped McLaren driver and reigning world champion Lando Norris. Russell closed in on the championship gap after collecting the most eight points at the Dutch GP, []

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 22 (IANS) YSRCP spokesperson Putta Sivasankar Reddy on Saturday alleged that industries are being driven out of Andhra Pradesh due to harassment and extortion demands by coalition leaders. Addressing a press conference at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli, he said the industrial sector has plunged into crisis after the coalition []

53-year-old elephant rescued from floodwaters in Assam to receive specialised treatment for multiple chronic and severe injuries Jamnagar, Gujarat: Joymoti, a 53-year-old female elephant rescued from the devastating floods in Nagaland and Assam in July, is being airlifted to Vantara, Jamnagar, for immediate and specialised veterinary treatment. Joymoti was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian agencies have raised an alarm over the amount of propaganda content that has been doing the rounds regarding Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. Though Azhar has stayed away from public glare post-Operation Sindoor, rumours have gained ground over his failing health. The Indian agencies have learnt that he []

Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) The inflow into the Cauvery at Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu increased to 12,000 cusecs on Saturday, following sustained water releases from Karnatakas Kabini and Krishnarajasagar (KRS) reservoirs. The inflow at Hogenakkal was recorded at 10,000 cusecs at 6 a.m. before rising by another 2,000 cusecs. The Dharmapuri district administration has continued []

Canberra, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will join a gun buyback scheme in response to Decembers fatal mass shooting at Bondi Beach. Albanese said in a statement that the ACT has agreed to introduce a gun buyback scheme as part of a push to []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A government committee held discussions focused on accelerating entrepreneurship-led livelihood opportunities for rural women and contributing to the national goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, an official statement said on Saturday. The Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development, chaired by the Secretary (Rural Development), Rohit Kansal, considered []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday passed a resolution strongly defending the honour, dignity and historical legacy of the national song Vande Mataram and condemned the Congress Working Committees (CWC) decision to continue restricting its rendition at party programmes to only the first two stanzas. The resolution was passed []

Washington/Seoul, Aug 22 (IANS) The US government has authorised a potential sale to South Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the US State Department has said, noting that the proposed sale will help enhance the Asian allys air defence capabilities. The department announced its decision on the potential government-to-government Foreign Military Sale (FMS), []

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Amid the fire incident at a hotel building on Mirza Ghalib Street on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, killing nine persons, the state fire services department is now bringing under the scanner not only the hotels, lodges and guesthouses in and around that particular area, but also similar mushrooming []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) More than 39 crore livestock have been registered on the Bharat Pashudhan Portal, and 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have provided doorstep services to 136 lakh farmers and treated 276 lakh animals, a government factsheet said on Saturday. The National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) represents one of Indias largest livestock []

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Saturday predicted scattered heavy rain in several districts of north and south Bengal in the next few days, while light to moderate rain will continue in the remaining districts as well. Scattered rains with thunderstorms and lightning are likely in Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly []

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run incident near Mumbais Vile Parle, officials said on Saturday, adding that the motorcyclist involved in the accident fled the spot and remains absconding. According to the information available, the incident took place on NS Road No 1 near Mithibai College in Vile Parle []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Gold and silver are likely to witness a substantial rally as fiscal dominance and shifting real yields reshape the macro-outlook, a report said on Saturday. The report from Vallum Capital said the recent correction merely repriced ownership rather than invalidating the investment thesis to accumulate precious metals. It further noted []

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Television superstar Rupali Ganguly celebrated the birthday of her brother, National Award-winning choreographer Vijay Ganguly, on August 22. She shared a heartfelt social media post on Saturday, calling him Mummy Papa ka honhaar bachcha and describing herself as his proudest sister. Sharing a carousel of pictures featuring Vijay and their family, []

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Retired actor Ian Somerhalder shared a glimpse into his Friday mood, and urged everyone to stay safe and spread kindness as they head into the weekend. Somerhalder took to Instagram, where he shared a handful of pictures featuring him, the food he chomped on, his furry friends, his work, and his []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a two-day official visit to Russia starting Sunday to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. The scheduled visit from August []

Thrissur, Aug 22 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday mounted a strong defence of his daughter Veena Vijayan and himself, saying he was fully confident that neither he nor any member of his family had been involved in hawala transactions. His remarks came at his first press conference after the []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) BJP leaders on Saturday stepped up their criticism of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of failing to discharge his responsibilities and questioning his stance on the Vande Mataram issue. At the same time, Trinamool MP Saugata Roy praised Rahul Gandhi for taking up []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 65-year-old man who had been absconding for more than four decades in connection with a murder case registered at Janakpuri police station in 1984. The accused, identified as Natthu alias Natthulal, a resident of Hardoi district in Uttar []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday called for a united effort by Kerala to force the Centre to reconsider the Railway Boards decision to shift Mangaluru, including the key Mangaluru Junction, from the Palakkad Division to the Mysuru Division, describing the move as unilateral and deeply objectionable. Satheesan said the decision []

Lucknow, Aug 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief, O.P. Rajbhar, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his recent chavanni remarks, accusing him of insulting the Jat community and warning that he would have to face the political consequences of his statements. []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The government on Saturday imposed restrictions on the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years of age. Health Ministry, in a notification, mandated a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below []

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) In a bid to explore actionable measures to promote inclusivity across financial institutions, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance convened a two-day workshop, in association with Union Bank of India at its Staff College in Bengaluru. The discussions focused on measures to enhance the accessibility of financial []

Aberdeenshire (Scotland), Aug 22 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma ended his streak of four missed cuts as he made the weekend rounds at the Nexo Championship. He produced the shot of the day with a spectacular hole-in-one on the sixth hole during an even-par second round. Sharma, who opened with a 73 on Thursday, followed it with []

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Renowned lyricist and poet Prasoon Joshi recently opened up about the surprising role Amitabh Bachchan played in shaping his journey into Hindi cinema. He revealed that a letter from the screen icon eventually helped connect him with filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi for Lajja. Prasoon, who appeared alongside powerhouse playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan []

Tiruppur, Aug 22 (IANS) Desilting operations at the Tirumurthi Dam near Udumalpet have resumed following government approval, even as residents urged the authorities to strengthen monitoring and prevent irregularities in the removal and transportation of soil. Located in the Western Ghats, the Tirumurthi Dam receives water from rivers and streams originating in the surrounding forest []

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee marked her birthday with a heartfelt note, reflecting on self-growth and expressing love for the person she has become. Sharing a glimpse of her birthday celebrations, Devoleena took to Instagram, where she dropped a handful of pictures from her getaway. She wrote in the caption: Growing into myself, []

Pune, Aug 22 (IANS) A violent midnight clash erupted between the National Students Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the hostel premises of the College of Engineering Pune (COEP). The incident occurred ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis scheduled student interaction event, titled Chhatron Ki Goonj. Police sources said []

Chennai, June 26 (IANS) After having won the award for the Best Feature Film at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival in Germany, Director Sajeevs eagerly-awaited socio-political family thriller Enna Vilai, featuring actors Nimisha Sajayan and Karunas in the lead, has now been officially selected for the Kaia International Film Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. Taking []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has intensified the Trump administrations America-first employment pitch, saying companies seeking workers must begin by training and hiring US citizens rather than turning to foreign labour. Speaking at a steel facility in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, Vance linked restrictions on immigration with higher wages and []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) China is one of only two countries capable of producing a specialised nuclear fuel at scale, giving Beijing a potentially important advantage as the United States races to deploy advanced reactors, according to a congressional watchdog report. The US Government Accountability Office said Russia and China currently have infrastructure capable of []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) The US military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, offering the clearest administration estimate yet of increased traffic through the strategic waterway. When oil transported through regional pipelines was included, the total volume leaving the []

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Ace Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan recalled how veteran actress Tabassum played a significant role in shaping her early musical journey. She revealed how she brought her to Mumbai and introduced her to legendary composer Kalyanji, from the music duo Kalyanji-Anandji. Sunidhi opened up about her childhood and initial days in the []

Ottawa, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney on Saturday condemned the attack at the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton that left two people injured, expressing solidarity with the victims and the Sikh community. Carney said the incident was appalling and that no one should ever feel unsafe in their place of worship. He []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US customs officers have seized 2,250 cartons of counterfeit Camel cigarettes at Washington Dulles International Airport after becoming suspicious of their unusual markings and circuitous journey from Singapore to Miami. The shipment, valued at $404,842 if the cigarettes had been genuine, arrived at the airport on July 11 aboard a flight []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US Vice-President JD Vance has endorsed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio, predicting that his fellow Republican would become the states next chief executive. Vance offered the endorsement during a speech on Friday at the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant in Middletown, his hometown in south-western Ohio. Weve also got, I []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Republican members of the US House of Representatives accounted for nearly three-quarters of spending on taxpayer-funded mail during the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of congressional expenditure records. Republicans spent about $1.09 million on franked mail during the three-month period, compared with slightly more than $371,000 by Democrats. []

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a thought-provoking message on fate, luck and success on the late evening of Friday. He stated saying that people have the ability to shape their own destiny and should not blame luck for the circumstances of their lives. Taking to his blog, the veteran actor reflected on []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance has announced a $1 billion investment by Cleveland-Cliffs in its steelmaking operations in Middletown, Ohio, casting the project as evidence of a wider manufacturing revival under President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Middletown Works facility in his hometown, Vance said the investment would modernise the plant, []

Lausanne, Aug 22 (IANS) Neeraj Chopra produced his best throw of the 2026 season but once again came up short against Sri Lankas Rumesh Pathirage, finishing second at the Lausanne Diamond League on Saturday. Chopra briefly took the lead in the rankings with a remarkable throw of 88.05 metres on his second attempt, but Pathirage []

Los Angeles, Aug 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer has categorically denied rumours of her hanging up her acting boots. The actress, 68, recently appeared on the chat show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and told the show host that she has no intention of doing so when asked if there was any truth []

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat, has shared that an actors life changes with every film. The actor attended the launch of a jewellery brand in the city on Friday, where he spoke with the media. During the event, the actor was asked how the []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthis political organisation is contributing $100,000 to Democratic candidates and causes as he prepares to sit out a November election for the first time in nearly a decade. Krishnamoorthi said Equal Opportunity Now would direct the money to candidates and political groups in Illinois and elsewhere across the []

Amstelveen, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian womens teams hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 suffered a setback as defending champions Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory in their opening second-stage match at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on Friday. The result leaves India on one point in Pool E, carried []