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KYIV: One Indian citizen was among 12 people killed after Russia launched a massive aerial assault across Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Overall, 12 people were killed, among them an Indian citizen, and dozens more were injured in the attack. My condolences to everyone who has lost family and loved ones, he []

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Indias 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 as a herculean feat, saying the countrys growth came despite oil price shocks, supply chain issues and global uncertainties. Reacting to the latest GDP data, PM Modi said the collective strength of []

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India chairman RC Bhargava said on Monday that GST 2.0 reforms rolled out by the government have given a new impetus not only to the automobile industry but to several sectors of the economy, leading to robust growth despite the adverse impact of the West Asia crisis. Addressing shareholders at the []

MUMBAI: Apple has officially introduced ads on Apple Maps, with the new feature set to roll out more widely in the coming weeks.According to 9to5Mac, theyre marked with a blue ad icon, similar to the ads Googles had in its Maps app for years now. There are two places where one will find ads in []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restore the bail granted to the three co-owners of Goas Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where a fire in December 2025 claimed 25 lives.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu dismissed the appeals filed by Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta, upholding the []

Americans4Hindus (A4H) Highlights Shared Vision of Civic Engagement, Service to Humanity and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam NEW YORK: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwatdelivered a powerful and thought-provoking address at a dinner reception held at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, overlooking Central Park in New York City, before an intimate gathering of approximately one hundred passionate and committed Hindu []

NEW DELHI: South Delhi Superstarz produced a commanding batting performance to defeat Central Delhi Kings by seven wickets and clinch the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 title in a thrilling final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 183 for victory, South Delhi Superstarz reached 186/3 in just 18.2 overs, completing a memorable run []

MADRID: Football clubs Real Madrid and Malaga observed a minutes silence before their La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday as a mark of respect for the victims of the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. Expressing solidarity with those affected by the disaster, Real Madrids social media team posted on X, A []

NEW DELHI: Just hours after videos of former professional wrestler The Great Khalis accident went viral on social media, the wrestler has shared a video to assure fans that he is safe and doing well. Dalip Singh, better known as The Great Khali, was involved in an accident on Saturday when his SUV reportedly collided []

AMARVATI: The catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by an ice-rock avalanche along the Tibet border have left nearly 788 people dead and thousands missing, prompting intense rescue operations involving 20,000 security personnel and 14 military helicopters. Providing details on the ongoing crisis and the status of regional citizens, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has []

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and SCO Plus meeting, Irans state-run IRNA News Agency reported on Monday. According to IRNA, Pezeshkian left Tehran for Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to participate in and address []

Geetha Patil The Boston Saptaha Gyan Mahayagya 2026, organized by the Pashupatinath Buddha Temple and Nepali Community Center, concluded successfully after eight days of devotion, spiritual learning, cultural celebration, and community unity. Held from Sunday, August 16 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Mahayagya took place daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the []

The Eye Foundation of Americas Golden Jubilee and the International Day for a World Without Childhood Blindness Planned in New York City The global burden of childhood blindness remains a significant yet largely preventable public health challenge. In response to this urgent issue, the Eye Foundation of America (EFA), under the leadership of Dr. V. []

Growing older often means simple things get harder: getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, walking without wobbling. Physiotherapy plays a bigger role in daily comfort than people usually realise. It doesnt just treat pain after the fact. It works on strength, balance, and everyday movement, so seniors stay steadier and more independent through the []

NEW YORK:The American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD), an organisation hosting the upcoming Universal Oneness Celebration featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in the United States, has appealed to X for the reinstatement of its suspended account. Operating as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation, AHEAD serves as one of approximately 200-plus supporters []

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel returned to the state on Thursday after completing a successful visit to the United States and Canada from August 17 to 26, during which he participated in investment and industry-related programmes and held meetings with global companies to attract foreign investment. During the visit, the Chief Minister also conducted []

TIBET: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has expressed anguish over a devastating flash flood near the Tibet-Nepal border and said 77 members of an Isha Foundation Kailash pilgrimage group remain unaccounted for after the disaster struck the Gyirong area in Tibet. The Spiriitual leader who is in Tibet said he was unable to travel to []

KATHMANDU: At least 22 people have been confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing following a catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River that swept through settlements across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts on Wednesday. According to The Kathmandu Post, as many as 384 people, including 291 foreign nationals and 32 security personnel, are currently out of []

NEW DELHI: A review meeting on the availability and prices of onions and sugar in Delhi was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting noted that there is currently no shortage of onions or sugar in the capital. However, if prices rise further, the Delhi government will ensure that []

MUMBAI: Jewellery brand GIVA has withdrawn its recent advertisement featuring actor Kriti Sanon after it drew concerns, saying that hurting religious or cultural sentiments was never its intention. In a statement shared on Instagram, GIVA said it has the highest regard and deep respect for Indian culture, traditions and festivals. We have the highest regard []

SRINAGAR: Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated across the country on Wednesday, with people offering prayers at prominent religious places in Srinagar and Mumbai, while streets in Shivamogga, Karnataka, were illuminated and decorated for the occasion. Devotees also highlighted the message of peace, humanity and communal harmony associated with Prophet Muhammad. In Srinagar, people offered prayers at []

KYIV: Former US Vice-President Mike Pence said Ukrainian forces are gaining ground in their conflict with Russia, claiming that Kyivs troops have held Russian forces to a stalemate while significantly reshaping the use of drones in modern warfare. Speaking to CNN from Ukraine after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, Pence said Ukraine continues to []

LAHORE: Amid persisting hot and humid weather conditions, Pakistans crippling power sector crisis has escalated as severe power tripping, along with forced, scheduled, and unscheduled load-shedding, continues to severely disrupt the daily lives of consumers, Dawn reported. On the other hand, hours-long shutdowns, particularly on Sundays under the pretext of repair and maintenance, are also []

NEW DELHI: Air passenger service prices surged 31.94 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, emerging as the sharpest price increase among services tracked under Indias newly introduced Service Producer Price Index (Service PPI) framework, while price movements across other key service segments remained mixed, according to provisional data released by the []

MUMBAI: Bollywoods megastar Amitabh Bachchan in an upcoming episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 revealed how he avoids getting scolded by his wife Jaya Bachchan and even shared that he does all the household chores. In an upcoming episode of the quiz-based reality show Preetiraj turns the tables on host Big B, asking if []

NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, affecting traffic and slowing vehicular movement across multiple areas of the national capital region. Intense showers were reported in parts of South Delhi and adjoining regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for some districts and warned that more heavy rainfall []

WASHINGTON: US prescription drug prices are falling at their fastest rate in 63 years and are likely to decline further, the Trump administrations Medicare Chief said on Sunday. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the fall was accelerating as the administration linked American prices to those charged in Europe []

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on seventh day of his US tour, visited the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Jersey on Sunday. The Chief Minister was warmly welcomed by the BAPS saints at the Akshardham Temple, a centre of spirituality and culture.He lauded its rich representation of Indian []

RIYADH: India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held discussions on cooperation between the two sides, including Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions took place during a meeting between Indias Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. The two sides also discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest. Ambassador []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh on Monday called a high-level meeting to discuss the current situation and preparedness for the prevention and control of H1N1 (swine flu) and vector-borne diseases in the national capital. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. at the Delhi Secretariat and will be attended []

HUNGARY: Indias 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M emerged triumphant at the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, clinching the Group A title with an impressive performance on Sunday.In the ninth and final round, Pranesh defeated Germanys Vadim Petrovskiy with the white pieces to seal the championship. Rated 2673, Pranesh is currently ranked 44th in the []

COLOMBO: Indian wicketkeeper/batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name above legendary MS Dhoni in Indias record books, becoming the countrys highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests.Pant achieved this feat during Indias 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. Pant has amassed 2,501 runs at an impressive average of []

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Chopra remembered her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, on his birth anniversary with an emotional social media tribute, sharing a warm photograph of the former Indian Army physician along with a heartfelt message. In an Instagram Story shared with her followers, Priyanka posted a smiling photograph of her father and wrote, Happy []

WASHINGTON: Asian-American voters could become a decisive constituency in Texas elections, with new polling indicating strong support for Democrat James Talarico but also revealing that many voters know little about him.In a statement, AAPI Victory Fund said that Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by 15 percentage points among Asian-American voters. The organisation did not include []

WASHINGTON: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday urged the global Gujarati community to participate in the states development by investing in emerging sectors including GIFT City, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres and biotechnology, as he sought greater investment ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2027. Patel made the pitch while interacting with []

LONDON: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has claimed that he was denied permission by Central Government to visit USA. The CMs office said that he will now return from London to Hyderabad on August 23 instead of leaving for Boston. The CM further instructed officials to proceed with US tour and to sign MoUs with top []

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to deliberate on bilateral engagement regarding Haiti, Venezuela, Arctic security, and governance reforms in Cuba, as both nations aim to deepen strategic alignment across mutual regional interests. Rubio met Anand on Thursday, according to a readout issued by the US []

ALASKA: A small plane with eight people onboard crashed in a remote part of western Alaska on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration. The Cessna 441, which took off from Anchorage earlier Thursday, was headed toward Cape Newenham when it crashed about 12:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA. The flight []

NEW DELHI: Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, India on Thursday delivered medicines and medical consumables to a government hospital in Kabul. Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted: Augmenting Afghanistans healthcare! Reaffirming its enduring health partnership with the friendly people of Afghanistan, India delivers medicines and medical consumables to a []

WASHINGTON: Following the scale of destruction inflicted on American installations during the conflict with Iran, the Pentagon is evaluating options to scale down the United States long-standing military presence across the Persian Gulf, according to a report by The Washington Post. The extensive damage has compelled Washington to re-evaluate its decades-old regional security posture. The []

MUMBAI: The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 24,200, snapping a week-long losing streak. The recovery came on the back of falling US bond yields, short-covering and other factors that boosted investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices opened with a sharp gap-up. The Sensex []

Buying a home through an auction can create another route into the property market, especially for buyers exploring established locations and resale opportunities. These sales differ from standard owner-to-buyer transactions and require closer attention to documents, timelines, possession, and funding. A bank auction property generally comes into the market after a secured lender takes recovery []

HOOGHLY: Lack of a proper drainage system has led to prolonged waterlogging at the Katapol underpass in Serampore, causing inconvenience to commuters and posing a serious risk to residents. A resident, Amit Shaw, highlighted the difficulties faced by people in the area due to the prolonged waterlogging. Speaking to ANI, he said, Water remains logged []

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced a three-day pause on the 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports that were due to take effect the following morning, saying the United States and Canada had reached a deal subject to the finalisation of documents. In a post on Truth Social, Trump []

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday confirmed that the ninth batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter India today, August 19. The group comprises 48 members, including three cooks from Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN). According to the Uttarakhand Government, the 10th batch comprising 44 members, including three cooks from KMVN, is currently in []

SEOUL: Following the decision by US President Donald Trump, the joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) between the United States of America and South Korea, which commenced earlier this week have been cut short, with the scheduled field training also set to be reduced, South Koreas Yonhap News Agency confirmed, citing the military. As []

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Monday unveiled his new team, with former Chief Ministers Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan) and Tirath Singh Rawat (Uttarakhand) and Ram Madhav among the Vice Presidents and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and former Union Minister Smriti Irani among the General Secretaries. The BJP announced []

NEW DELHI: Expressing serious displeasure, the World Bank has warned the Pakistan government that redirecting funds from a multi-billion-rupee resilient housing programme for the flood-affected population in Balochistan to infrastructure projects would further aggravate poverty in the state, according to a report in the Pakistani media. After meetings with the Federal Minister for Planning, the []

JEDDAH: A special Har Ghar Tiranga exhibition formed part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, celebrating the Tiranga as a symbol of unity, freedom and shared national pride. Members of the Indian community, guests, Consulate officials and their families walked through the exhibition, capturing memorable moments []

NEW DELHI: A reporter files a story from the field with 2 minutes of usable footage and twenty minutes until the deadline. The interview is solid. But the framing is shaky, and the clip needs to work on the website and three social feeds before the piece even goes live. That gap between what a []