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Patna, August 26: Political rhetoric surrounding the Farakka Treaty has intensified in Bihar. Sanjay Kumar Jha, the National Executive President of the Janata Dal (United) and a Rajya Sabha MP, has launched a sharp attack on the opposition regarding this issue. He questioned the repeated inquiries about the treaty, emphasizing the need to clarify when ... Read more Sanjay Jha Criticizes Opposition Over Farakka Treaty in Bihar

Patna, August 26: A familys joy turned into sorrow in Samastipur district, Bihar, on Tuesday night. Just days after giving birth to a daughter, a woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband following a domestic dispute. This incident occurred during the Chhathi ceremony, which is celebrated six days after a newborns birth. The tragedy ... Read more Tragic Turn of Events in Bihar: Husband Allegedly Kills Wife After Domestic Dispute

New Delhi, August 25: Indias Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday that the government is working to simplify the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification rules for semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), and other high-tech companies looking to establish manufacturing units in the country. The aim is to reduce regulatory challenges for investors ... Read more India Eases BIS Certification Rules to Boost Semiconductor and AI Investments: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, August 25: The central government views the manufacturing of sports equipment and materials as a vital tool for boosting the countrys economic growth and manufacturing capabilities. Sanjeet Singh, a senior advisor at NITI Aayog, stated on Tuesday that the government has been promoting sports equipment manufacturing as a strategic sector for the past ... Read more India Aims to Become a Global Power in Sports Equipment Manufacturing

Ghaziabad, August 25: A delegation of approximately 70 senior government officials and civil society representatives from Kenya, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Senegal visited Ghaziabad to understand the Nipun Bharat Mission under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This initiative aims to enhance basic education and childrens learning capabilities in India, making ... Read more International Delegates Explore Indias Nipun Bharat Model in Ghaziabad

New Delhi, August 25: The India-Thailand joint military exercise Maitree-15 is not just about weaponry and tactics this time. Soldiers from both nations are sharing experiences in combat arts, close-quarter fighting techniques, and counter-terrorism operations. During the exercise, the Royal Thai Army showcased its renowned Muay Thai martial art, while the Indian Army presented its ... Read more India and Thailand Showcase Military Collaboration in Maitree-15 Exercise

Mumbai, August 25: The Indian stock market closed on a positive note on Tuesday, recovering from previous losses, as crude oil prices declined amidst mixed signals from global markets. Major domestic benchmarks recorded gains of up to 0.48 percent. The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, rose by 286.98 points or 0.37 percent, closing at 77,656.09. ... Read more Indian Stock Market Recovers with Sensex Up by 287 Points Amid Falling Oil Prices

New Delhi, August 25: The Indian Army has launched a significant operation in Manipur, seizing deadly weapons. Security forces arrested four anti-national elements, including an active cadre of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). This operation was coordinated with various security forces under the Armys Spear Corps. According to the Spear Corps, the operation lasted nearly ... Read more Indian Army Conducts Major Operation in Manipur, Arrests Four with Weapons

New Delhi, August 25: Renowned kabaddi player Ashu Malik expressed his joy upon being selected for the Indian team. Out of the 12 players chosen for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, nine hail from the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL). This achievement has been celebrated by KCL. Representing the Hisar Heroes in KCL, Malik expressed ... Read more Indian Kabaddi Team Shines with KCL Stars Ahead of Asian Games

New Delhi, August 25: The Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, stated that incorporating sports into school curricula is not a new concept for India. It has been part of the education system for years. Rao remarked, Integrating sports into school curricula is not a novel idea for our ... Read more Khelo India Initiative Aims to Provide More Opportunities for Athletes: Hari Ranjan Rao

New Delhi, August 25: Global logistics giant FedEx has announced plans to enhance its presence in India by developing an integrated air cargo hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The company will invest approximately $150 million (around 1,250 crores) in this project. The new hub will be established in GMR Cargo City at ... Read more FedEx Strengthens Presence in India with New Integrated Air Cargo Hub

New Delhi, August 25: The Indian government has taken a significant step towards self-reliance in the defense sector. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian industries. This move will enable eligible Indian companies to manufacture these ... Read more Major Leap in Missile Manufacturing: Indian Industries to Produce DRDO-Developed Missiles

Canberra, August 25: Nagesh Singh, the Indian High Commissioner to Australia, met with former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday. They discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. During the meeting, Morrison highlighted his deep friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian High Commission in Australia shared on social media platform X, High ... Read more Indian High Commissioner Nagesh Singh Meets Former Australian PM Scott Morrison

Tokyo, August 25: Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the resilience of the Indian economy during discussions with top leaders from Japans financial and investment institutions. Despite global uncertainties, India recorded a 7.7% economic growth last year and is on track to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047. The discussions primarily ... Read more India Aiming for a $30 Trillion Economy by 2047, Says Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, August 25: The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday. At 9:20 AM, the Sensex was down by 46 points or 0.06 percent, standing at 77,307, while the Nifty fell by 33 points or 0.14 percent to 24,196. Selling pressure was primarily seen in the metal and auto stocks. The Nifty Metal and Nifty ... Read more Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Selling Pressure in Metal and Energy Sectors

New Delhi, August 25: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks its 10th anniversary today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that every Indian should take pride in this digital revolution. He stated that the launch of the UPI system was a pivotal moment in Indias digital payment history. In a message on the ... Read more PM Modi Celebrates 10 Years of UPI: A Digital Payment Revolution for Every Indian

New Delhi, August 25: Jitu Rai is a prominent name in the Indian shooting sports arena. Serving in the Indian Army, he has elevated Indias status on the global stage by winning gold medals in international competitions. Born on August 26, 1987, in Sankhu Sawa, Nepal, Jitus father was a member of the Gorkha Rifles ... Read more Jitu Rai: A Shooting Star in Indian Sports

Moscow, August 25: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently visited Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. This visit included the 27th meeting of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission, focusing on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation, during which significant documents were signed. Minister Jaishankar ... Read more India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Signs Key Documents Durin

New Delhi, August 25: India has strongly condemned the attack on United Nations peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN stated that the assault on the Blue Helmets, part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on August 24 is reprehensible. The mission paid tribute to the ... Read more India Condemns Attack on UN Peacekeepers in South Sudan

New Delhi, August 25: Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, has emphasized the significance of National Security Advisor Ajit Dovals visit to China. She noted that the ongoing 25th round of border discussions between India and China is a positive development, highlighting the importance of Dovals representation in these talks. Additionally, she ... Read more India-China Border Talks: A Positive Step Ahead, Says Veena Sikri

Amsterdam, August 24: In a disappointing turn of events, the Indian mens hockey team saw their championship dreams dashed on Monday at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026. They faced a 3-5 defeat against Argentina at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amsterdam during the Pool E match. Against Argentina, India needed better movement in ... Read more India Falls to Argentina 3-5 in Mens Hockey World Cup, Eliminated from Semifinal Race

New Delhi, August 24: Mobile gaming has evolved beyond a mere pastime; it has become a significant part of the digital entertainment industry. Todays smartphone users expect experiences that were once exclusive to dedicated gaming devices. Enhanced graphics, higher refresh rates, rapid touch response, and intricate gaming environments have significantly raised the performance expectations for ... Read more How Dual-Chipset Technology is Transforming Mobile Gaming and Content Viewing in India

New Delhi, August 24: Argentinas Ambassador Mariano Cossino praised the growing ties with India on Monday, revealing that the trade partnership between the two nations has now surpassed $6 billion. In a conversation, Cossino emphasized that the economies of India and Argentina complement each other. Following the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, ... Read more Argentina Advocates for Expansion of India-Mercosur Trade Agreement, Highlights Complementary Economies

Tokyo, August 24: Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday that India is negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with at least eight to nine countries and regional groups to strengthen its role in the global trade system. The combined GDP of these economies is approximately $15 trillion. Goyal stated that once these ... Read more India to Expand Free Trade Agreements, Covering 75% of Global Trade: Piyush Goyal

Kabul, August 24: Afghanistans fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has made a comeback to the team for the upcoming T20 series against India. He returns after recovering from a stress fracture in his right shoulder and will participate in this three-match series. The matches are scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi ... Read more Afghanistans Naveen-ul-Haq Returns for T20 Series Against India After Injury Recovery

Colombo, August 24: India declared their first innings at 503/9 against Sri Lanka in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Monday. Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel both scored centuries in a commanding performance. Winning the toss on Sunday, the Indian team opted to bat first but lost KL Rahul early for 18 ... Read more India Declares First Innings at 503/9 in Second Test Against Sri Lanka

Mumbai, August 24: The Indian stock market closed lower on Monday, the first trading day of the week, amid weak global signals due to ongoing tensions in West Asia and rising bond yield concerns. The Nifty and Sensex experienced declines of up to 0.22%. Initially, the major benchmarks opened with gains. At the close, the ... Read more Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Global Concerns

New Delhi, August 24: The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has introduced a new race for the 2026 season, aimed at determining the top players and enhancing the significance of the India Championship. For the first time, the Order of Merit champion will be decided at the seasons final event. On Monday, PGTI and ... Read more New Format for PGTI Season: Race to DP World India Championship Announced

New Delhi, August 24: Indian authorities have successfully extradited three wanted gangsters from Malaysia. They have been brought back to India and are now in police custody. The accused are reportedly linked to the infamous Bambiha Gang and face multiple serious criminal charges. The Home Ministry stated that under Prime Minister Modis vision of a ... Read more Three Notorious Gangsters Extradited from Malaysia to India: Home Ministry Reports

Mumbai, August 24: Renowned for their comedic flair, Bharati Singh and her husband Harsh Limbachiya are set to entertain audiences in a fresh format on the upcoming Indian Game Show. This show promises not only fun but also opportunities for viewers to play games and win prizes. A touching moment unfolded during one segment that ... Read more Bharati Singh and Harsh Limbachiya Double Prize for Heartwarming Gesture on Indian Game Show

Galle, August 17: The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka is underway at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. The second session of the third day was dominated by Sri Lanka, who did not lose any wickets during this period. After struggling in the first session, where they lost five wickets for just 99 ... Read more Sri Lanka Stages Impressive Comeback in Second Session Against India

New Delhi, August 17: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for young job seekers aspiring to work at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The company has issued an official notification inviting applications for a total of 470 executive positions across various disciplines and grades. The 470 vacancies include positions for Graduate Engineers (Grade-A), Diploma Engineers (Grade-E0), ... Read more Indian Oil Corporation Limited Announces Recruitment for 470 Executive Positions

New Delhi, August 17: The Indian Navy is set to bolster its maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities. On Monday, the Ministry of Defence signed a significant agreement with the American company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Under this agreement, the Indian Navy will lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian high-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems. The arrival ... Read more Indian Navy Enhances Maritime Surveillance with MQ-9B SeaGuardian Aircraft Lease

New Delhi, August 17: Gitika Jakhar is celebrated as one of Indias prominent female wrestlers. She began her wrestling journey at the young age of 13, inheriting the sport as a family legacy. Gitika has showcased remarkable talent in both the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, bringing glory to her country. Born on August 18, ... Read more Gitika Jakhar: First Indian Woman Wrestler to Receive Arjuna Award, Silver Medalist at Commonwealth Games

Yerevan, August 17: Indias Defense Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh, has embarked on an official visit to Armenia. This two-day trip commenced today, with Singh arriving in the capital, Yerevan. Armenia is a significant partner for India in the defense products sector. Both nations have engaged in crucial discussions regarding modern defense equipment and security issues. ... Read more Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Begins Official Visit to Armenia

New Delhi, August 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday that a high-level committee will soon be formed to determine the role of the banking sector in realizing the vision of Developed India 2047. While addressing the opening ceremony of a two-day conference for heads of public sector banks and financial institutions in the ... Read more Finance Minister Announces High-Level Committee to Define Banking Sectors Role in Developed India 2047 Vision

New Delhi, August 17: Office rents in Indias major markets have seen an increase of up to 10% in the second quarter of 2026. During this period, the demand for office space remained around 10 million square feet, according to a report released on Monday. As per Knight Franks report, leasing activity in Bengaluru, Mumbai, ... Read more Office Rents in Indias Major Markets Surge by 10% in Q2 2026, Bengaluru Leads the Way

Galle, August 17: The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka is currently underway at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. In the first innings, India was bowled out for 462 runs, marking an unwanted record for debutant Kesara Nuwanta. Nuwanta bowled a total of 39 overs in the first innings against India, conceding 175 ... Read more Kesara Nuwanta Sets Unwanted Record in Test Debut Against India

New York, August 17: The worlds largest celebration of Indias independence, the India Day Parade, showcased the contributions of the Indian diaspora and the countrys diverse culture in this global city. Honoring the spirit of unity and diversity of the worlds largest democracy, this years parade theme was Heritage of Harmony. Approximately 200,000 people participated, ... Read more Grand Celebration at the Worlds Largest India Day Parade in New York

Mumbai, August 17: The Indian stock market opened in the red on Monday, the first trading day of the week, due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, along with soaring crude oil prices. At the start of trading, the Nifty 50 index opened down by 22.55 points, or 0.09%, at 24,343.45. Meanwhile, ... Read more Indian Stock Market Opens in Red Amid Global Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

New Delhi, August 17: On the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami, several Chief Ministers, including Uttar Pradeshs Yogi Adityanath, extended their heartfelt greetings and wishes. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a message on social media platform X, stating, Warm wishes to the people of the state on the sacred festival of Nag Panchami, which conveys ... Read more Celebrating Nag Panchami: Greetings from Chief Ministers Across India

New Delhi, August 17: Bangladeshs Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has set conditions for his visit to India, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to foreign affairs expert Wael Awad, Bangladesh and India should not let the issue of Sheikh Hasina hold their relations hostage. He emphasized the importance of dialogue on significant ... Read more Bangladesh-India Relations Should Not Be Held Hostage to Sheikh Hasinas Issue, Says Expert

New Delhi, August 17: Dr. Swarn Singh, a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru Universitys Institute of International Studies, stated that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman is keen on creating a favorable environment for his visit to India. He noted that there is over a 50% chance that PM Rahman will visit India and engage in ... Read more Bangladesh PM Tariq Rahmans Visit to India: Over 50% Likelihood, Says JNU Professor

New Delhi, August 17: Air India announced on Sunday that all its flights to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport will now operate from the newly inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram starting August 17. The airport code VTZ will remain unchanged. The airline stated it will continue to offer 14 weekly flights between ... Read more Air India to Operate All Flights from New Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport in Bhogapuram from August 17

Kolkata, August 16: East Bengal FC secured their place in the semifinals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup by defeating Indian Army FT 1-0 in a quarterfinal match on Sunday. The decisive goal came from PV Vishnu in the 38th minute, courtesy of a header. The match took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. ... Read more East Bengal FC Advances to Semifinals with Victory Over Indian Army FT in Durand Cup

Muscat, August 16: The Indian Navy announced on Sunday that its ships marked Indias maritime presence at various foreign ports, including Muscat, Ponta Delgada, and Djibouti, in celebration of Independence Day. In a post on the social media platform X, the Navy stated, With the tricolor flying high, the Indian Navy has conveyed Indias spirit ... Read more Indian Navy Showcases Maritime Presence Abroad on Independence Day

Beirut, August 16: Despite being far from home, the Indian battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) celebrated Indias 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotism at the Indbat headquarters, UNP 4-2 in Southern Lebanon. The event was graced by the Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, His Excellency Mohammad Noor Rahman ... Read more India Celebrates 80th Independence Day in Southern Lebanon with Pride and Festivity

Amsterdam, August 16: After a commanding victory against Wales, the Indian mens hockey team is set to face England on Monday in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. This match in Pool D is crucial for India as they aim to maintain their winning momentum. India secured a solid 3-1 win over Wales, while England ... Read more India Faces England After Dominating Wales in FIH Hockey World Cup

Amstelveen, August 16: In their opening match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, the Indian womens team played to a 2-2 draw against China on Sunday. Navneet and Deepika scored for India, while Zhang Ying and Ma Ning netted goals for China. The match, held at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, saw both teams ... Read more Indian Womens Hockey Team Draws 2-2 Against China in World Cup Opener

Mumbai, August 16: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the 80th Independence Day by extending his greetings to fellow citizens and expressing pride in being Indian. On Saturday, the actor shared an AI-tagged image of himself dressed in a white Pathani suit on his Instagram account, accompanied by a heartfelt message. Shah Rukh Khan stated, ... Read more Shah Rukh Khan Celebrates 80th Independence Day, Expresses Pride in Being Indian