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Kathmandu, Sep 1 (IANS) A 19-member Indian forensic team has begun analysing DNA samples in coordination with Nepali forensic experts to help identify people affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal, the Indian Embassy said on Tuesday. The Indian team started the analysis at the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Laboratory and the National []

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) In a bid to ensure adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and to prevent hoarding and speculative trading of the essential commodity in the festive season, the government on Tuesday announced to reduce the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from []

Asheville, Sep 1 (IANS) Cooperation between the Centre and state governments, lower compliance burdens and sustained engagement with businesses helped India maintain strong economic growth despite global challenges, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. In an exclusive interview with IANS on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers meeting here, FM Sitharaman credited states with []

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IANS) Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have parted ways 5 months after tying the knot. On Monday, Badshah and Isha announced their separation in a joint social media statement thereby putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding their relationship. The former couple took to the Stories section of their []

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IANS) Actor Abhay Verma, who essays the role of Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal in the streaming series Operation Safed Sagar, has shared that knowing about the eponymous operation by the Indian Air Force has humbled him, and has led to germination of a sense of gratitude in his personality. Operation Safed []

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has echoed the thoughts of RSS supremo, Mohan Bhagwat. On Monday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture from the Universal Oneness Celebration event by RSS. Mumbai, Sept 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has echoed the thoughts of RSS supremo, Mohan []

Imphal, Aug 31 (IANS) Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipurs Kangpokpi district on Monday, police officials said. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, in a social media post on Monday night, said that the government would not tolerate such violence. The culprits responsible []

Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) A fifteen-member delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, arrived in Bangladesh as part of their Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour, the Indian High Commission said on Monday. A fifteen-member delegation from the National Defence College, New Delhi, arrived in Bangladesh on 30 Aug 2026 as part of their Strategic []

Bathroom design in Indian homes is moving beyond tiles, sanitaryware and decorative fittings, with homeowners paying greater attention to everyday comfort. Among the products gaining interest are towel warmers, once associated largely with hotels and luxury hospitality spaces but now finding relevance in contemporary residential bathrooms. The appeal is simple: a bathroom towel warmer can []

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 31: The BBA Department of Invertis University, Bareilly, once again showcased the excellence of its academic environment, as two of Invertis students, Ayush Rastogi and Anushka Srivastava, clinched their spots in the National Grand Finale of the NISMSEBI National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2026. Ayush Rastogi, a 5th Semester BBA []

New Delhi [India], August 29: Starting from almost 1000 teams to finishing up in Top 4 Nationals, Invertis University, Bareilly, emerged as one of the top performers of the HAL x IIT Indore Aerothon 2026. The national level event, organized by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and IIT Indore, witnessed participants from across the country. The []

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], August 31: The Sakshamthad Foundation has been awarded the 8th National Humanitarian Excellence Award 2026 in the NGO of the Year, Education, Skill Development & Community Empowerment category, for its consistent contribution toward social welfare, community development and empowerment of the vulnerable communities. The award was given in New Delhi on 15 []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The governments Semicon 2.0 scheme with Rs 1,27,500 crore outlay marks a decisive shift from building capacity to creating design, R&D and supplychain capability across Indias semiconductor ecosystem, industry experts said on Monday. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) urged companies, investors and states to move quickly to convert []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India remains the worlds fastest growing major economy with a 7.8 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of FY27, which places it ahead of every other large economy in the comparison. Malaysia and Singapore grew 6.0 per cent and 5.9 per cent, respectively, Indonesia 5.29 per cent and China []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday said the states ability to combine long-term vision with swift execution had been central to its economic growth, while inviting domestic and international investors to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027. Speaking at the summits curtain-raiser at Bharat Mandapam []

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister, Priyank Kharge, on Monday hit back at Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over his allegations regarding the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment case, urging him to place facts before the public instead of making what he termed hit-and-run accusations. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge said Kumaraswamy appeared []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Food delivery major Zomato has reportedly laid off around 250 employees in its latest round of workforce restructuring. The job cuts follow a review of the companys customer delight operating model and organisational requirements, according to the NDTV Profit report. As part of the restructuring, Zomato has decided to discontinue []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book, conveying Indias solidarity following the loss of hundreds of lives and extensive destruction caused by the devastating flash floods in the Himalayan nation. Singh offered condolences to those affected by the disaster, []

Salem, Aug 31 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, will open the Mettur dam on Tuesday to release water for irrigation in the Cauvery delta, even as inflow into the reservoir increased to 10,485 cubic feet per second (cusecs). The improved inflow has brought relief to farmers preparing for paddy cultivation across the []

Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will reconvene on Monday after a two-day weekend break, with demands for grants concerning four key departments scheduled to be taken up for discussion. The House has so far completed debates on the demands for grants of 32 departments as part of the ongoing Budget Session []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) by Everest Food Products Private Limited and Laljee Godhoo over alleged non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards, the regulator said on Saturday. Taking to the social media platform X, the food safety []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The 57th meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to be held here on September 12 with simplification of GST registration for large businesses likely to figure on the agenda, according to an office memorandum circulated by the GST Council secretariat. []

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Actor Steve Carell, who is known for his work in The Office, once spoke about how his niceness reflects back at him. An old video from The Graham Norton Show has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor recollecting an incident when he was treated with extreme warmth and []

Jaipur, Aug 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Rajasthan civic elections, with senior leaders holding detailed discussions on candidate selection and measures to prevent rebellion over ticket distribution. A meeting of senior BJP leaders was held at the partys state headquarters in Jaipur, where divisionwise candidates were []

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL) placed an order with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the construction of two more hybrid dieselelectric ferries and two Bailey bridges on Saturday. GRSE is already building 13 hybrid ferries for the West Bengal government, which will replace the old, []

Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) Kolkata Police have taken strict action against two police officers and a civic volunteer following allegations of extorting money from goods vehicles in South 24 Parganas district. There were allegations of forcibly collecting money by stopping vehicles in the Ghatakpukur Chowmatha area. The investigation revealed the involvement of a sergeant, a []

Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The Gujarat unit of Congress on Saturday condemned the alleged assault on participants at a book-reading session in Ahmedabads Vastrapur area and called for the protection of the right to read, hold discussions and express views peacefully in public places. The reaction came a day after the local police arrested three []

Navsari-born vegetarian QSR expands across64cities; has served over 4.36 crore burgers and 3.02 crore cold coffees since 2014 Navsari (Gujarat) [India], August 29: Ajays Caf, the Navsari-born vegetarian QSR brand that started with a single outlet in 2014, has completed 12 years of operations, growing with 281 outlets across 64 cities in Gujarat, Maharashtra and []

Kanak Jain Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 29: AM/NS International School, Surat, has been crowned West Zonal Champion at the INCA Map Quiz West Zone 2026, conducted on August 9, 2026. The school secured the top position and qualified for the National Round scheduled on September 13, 2026, in Ahmedabad. Organized under the aegis of the []

A complete guide to Tripuras medical colleges, seat capacity, and the fully online state counselling process. Tripura [India], August 29: While lakhs of NEET aspirants chase seats in Delhi, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, a small northeastern state has quietly become one of Indias most favourable destinations for MBBS admission. Tripuras medical seat capacity has expanded dramatically []

Seven-month programme builds applied skills in ML, deep learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, cybersecurity, GenAI, LLMs and agentic AI systems. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 29: As enterprises progress from testing artificial intelligence in isolated use cases to embedding it within core operations, the ability to build AI systems that perform reliably at scale has become []

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 29: A 3-day orientation program, Udaan 2026, was organized at Apex University, Jaipur. The purpose of the event was to welcome 3000 new students for 2026-27. The event was organized to help new students know about the college, classes, and campus life. The event started with a traditional welcome with a []

New Delhi [India], August 29: Park Medi World Limited, one of North Indias leading hospital chains, reported its strongest financial and operational performance in FY2025-26, with consolidated revenue from operations rising 21% year-on-year to 1,679.4 crore. EBITDA, excluding other income, increased 20% to 444.3 crore, while profit after tax rose 27% to 273.6 crore. The []

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 28:Pune, the industrial capital of Maharashtra, is preparing to host a major event in the manufacturing sector. The India Electric Motor Expo (IEME 2026) will be held from 15th to 17th October 2026 at the Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune. IEME2026 is being called the countrys only dedicated platform []

New Delhi [India], August 28: With Raksha Bandhan serving as the inspiration, the event highlighted that the true essence of the festival extends beyond the traditional bond between brothers and sisters. It is a celebration of protection, care, trust and the responsibility of standing by one another. The initiative beautifully brought this sentiment into a []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised comedian Samay Raina over his alleged derogatory remarks about Kashmiri Pandits and people of Bihar, saying that certain forces deliberately make controversial statements to gain publicity and become famous. The remarks came after a roast exchange between Samay Raina and comedian Sharon []

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Kajol once shared her views on her mother, Tanuja, as an actress. Talking during the popular chat show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Kajol had called her mom one of the most spontaneous actors. Recalling the time when she first shared screen space with mom Tanuja, the K3G actress had said []

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses for the third consecutive week amid concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. Nifty declined 0.31 per cent during the week and added 0.35 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,175. At close, Sensex was up 330 points, or 0.43 per []

Thoothukudi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Thoothukudi district administration and Tamil Nadus Forest Department have begun efforts to secure Ramsar recognition for Perungulam tank, a biodiversity-rich wetland that provides a vital habitat for numerous resident and migratory bird species. Spread across 860 acres in Perungulam town panchayat, the tank is fed by the Thamirabarani River. Besides []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Gold prices dipped nearly 1.86 per cent as markets digested higherthanexpected inflation data and a hawkish debut speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. On Friday, MCX gold futures expiring in October dropped 1.63 per cent while MCX silver futures for September shed 1.66 []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Indias apex apparel exporters body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Saturday urged Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to take suitable measures to regulate cotton yarn exports amid a sharp rise in prices, saying competitive availability of the key raw []

Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Ashok K. Lahiri visited the Siachen glacier base camp along with his team, said the countrys apex think-tank on Saturday. In a post on X today, NITI Aayog said, Dr. Ashok K. Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, along with his team, visited Siachen Base Camp and []

Satna, Aug 29 (IANS) The monsoon has once again turned fully active over Satna district in Madhya Pradesh. Heavy overnight rains late on Friday led to widespread waterlogging in both rural and urban areas on Saturday morning. Mandakini River, its tributaries and streams are overflowing at several places, and flood-like conditions have intensified in low-lying []

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Actor Abhay Verma, who essays the role of Wing Commander Rajpal Singh Dhaliwal in the streaming series Operation Safed Sagar, is an ambivert. The actor spoke with IANS following the release of the show, and shared that at first he is quite shy in his social interactions but once he crosses []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) Senior Indian Union Muslim League leader and former legislator K.P.A. Majeed has come out strongly in support of the CPI in its escalating face-off with the CPI(M) over the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition, accusing Pinarayi Vijayan of treating the smaller Left ally as a subordinate in the LDF. []

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) US federal prosecutors charged 293 people with immigration-related offences in Arizona during a week-long enforcement operation, including alleged unlawful entry, re-entry after removal and migrant smuggling. The US Attorneys Office for the District of Arizona said the cases were filed during operations conducted from August 22 through August 28. Prosecutors filed []

New York, Aug 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States and Venezuela have reached an oil agreement. The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY! Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The United []

United Nations, Aug 29 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the United States and Iran to resume negotiations to end their conflict through diplomacy, his spokesman said. Asked about the secretary-generals view on the stalled talks between the United States and Iran six months into the war, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, said: This is []

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) A US federal judge has temporarily vacated three Trump administration policies that halted Diversity Visa processing and immigrant-visa approvals for nationals of 75 countries, ordering immigration authorities to resume ordinary adjudication of affected applications. US District Judge Edward J. Davila of the Northern District of California issued the preliminary injunction on []

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other foreign professionals after their employment ends, potentially affecting thousands of Indian workers and their families. The Department of Homeland Security proposal, titled Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period, was []