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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 []

Bishkek, Sep 1 (IANS) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members on Tuesday signed the Bishkek Declaration after the groups 26th summit in Kyrgyzstan. A number of documents were signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other heads of state of the SCO members in the declaration on the 25th anniversary of the SCO. They also []

Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) Several parts of Kolkata were waterlogged on Tuesday morning following incessant overnight rain, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to office-goers, school and college students, and other commuters. Slow traffic movement was reported from several parts of the city as rainwater accumulated on roads and in low-lying areas. Rainfall was heavier in []

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 []

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 []

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 []

~Company steps up investments in mission-critical technologies as it targets opportunities across defence , critical infrastructure, energy and manufacturing~ New Delhi [India], August 31:OptiValueTekConsulting Limited, a technology and strategic advisory company focused on digital engineering, Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, is entering its next phase of growth with a sharper focus onAI, Digital Twins,defencetechnology and []

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 []

New Delhi [India], August 31: For kids who grew up in the 90s, Shaktimaan was a lot more than just a television show.It was a sacred Sunday morning ritual and a massive part of our childhood. Beyond the action sequences, Shaktimaan taught us about courage, taking responsibility, and always doing the right thing. Today, those []

New Delhi [India], August 31: As electric mobility, renewable energy, data centres, defence systems and industrial automation expand across India, a less visible part of the manufacturing ecosystem is becoming increasingly important: the wiring and electrical connections that make these systems work. This is the space in which LuminKraft is building its business. Based in []

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 Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday warned citizens against tampering with the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of mobile phones and using devices with unauthorised or modified telecommunication identifiers, saying such violations can attract imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh, []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Ministers on Monday credited the hard work and resilience of the people of India, along with economic reforms and policy measures undertaken by the NDA government, for the countrys robust economic performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indias real GDP is estimated []

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) The NPCI International (NPIL) has paved the way for Indian tourists, business travellers and students to use UPI for making instant cross-border merchant payments by scanning Uzbekistans national interoperable QR code, UZQR, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Monday. The NIPL, the international arm of the National Payments []

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) In yet another strong display of their warm camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car to the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, immediately after ending their bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit []

Shillong, Aug 31 (IANS) The regional political party in Meghalaya, United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh on Monday firmly rejected reports of a possible mass defection of party legislators to the BJP, asserting that all 12 UDP MLAs remain with the party and are currently in Meghalaya. Lyngdoh said he had personally spoken to []

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 []

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Comedian and actor Krushna Abhishek cheered for wife Kashmera Shah as she talked about body positivity and embracing ones flaws in her latest post on social media. Kashmera took to her official Instagram account on Monday and dropped a video montage of a string of smouldering pictures of herself, flaunting those []

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 York, Aug 31 (IANS) Mariano Navone might have won his first ATP Tour title in April 2026 and has defeated the likes of Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud, but not many would have backed him to beat 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open 2026. Navone staged a massive []

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstans Bishkek on Monday and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, as well as the situation in West Asia. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, National []

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 []

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has announced a major milestone in his illustrious career. The actor revealed that he is set to feature in his landmark 555th film while keeping details about the project under wraps for now. Taking to Instagram, Anupam shared a note expressing his excitement about the announcement. He []

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, []

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) The makers of the upcoming regional editions of the reality show Bigg Boss unveiled a new promo featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal on Monday. The 4 actors are the hosts of Bigg Boss Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam with all 4 editions set to premiere on September 6, []

New Delhi [India], August 31: Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Limited (Blue Cloud or the Company; BSE: 539607, NSE: BLUECLOUDS), a Hyderabad-headquartered AI-first technology company, today announced a technology association with the Mahesh Babu Foundation, founded by Superstar Mahesh Babu and led by Mrs. Namrata Shirodkar Ghattamaneni. The association brings Blue Clouds AI and digital health []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on 3M to deepen its investments in research and development, advanced manufacturing and local supply-chain development in India as she pitched the country as an increasingly important hub for technology, innovation and global manufacturing. Taking to the social []

Seoul, Aug 31 (IANS) GS Retail, a retail giant that operates GS25 convenience stores, has been issued a 12.8 billion-won ($9.3 million) fine over a personal data leak that affected 1.66 million customers, the privacy watchdog said on Monday. According to the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), an unidentified hacker infiltrated the companys home shopping []

Seoul, Aug 31 (IANS) South Koreas industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier due to a base effect and a strike in the automobile industry, data showed on Monday, while retail sales lost ground and facility investment advanced. Industrial production remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, according to data from []

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday busted a human trafficking network involved in forcing women into prostitution at a brothel on GB Road, arresting three women and rescuing two victims. According to the police, the two women were rescued from Kotha No. 58, GB Road, in two separate cases. The victims []

New York, Aug 31 (IANS) The 2026 US Open started most disappointingly for Novak Djokovic, the most successful male player in Grand Slam tournaments, as the fourth seed made a stunning and dramatic exit from the mens singles competition on the opening day in New York. Mariano Navone upset Djokovic in a five-set stunner on []

Guwahati, Aug 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the establishment of the Assam Secretariat in Silchar will bring administration closer to the people of Barak Valley and end the need for residents to travel to Guwahati to access key government departments. Taking to the social media platform X, CM Sarma []

Shamli, Aug 31 (IANS) Two accused shooters allegedly involved in the killing of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradeshs Shamli, officials said. The two accused, identified as 24-year-old Sumit and 22-year-old Mohit, were allegedly associated with the Gogi gang. Both were residents of Haryanas Sonipat []

Ashville, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States is keen to expand investment engagement with India and help Indian companies navigate its national security review process, a senior Treasury official said, describing New Delhi as an important partner ahead of the G20 finance meetings in Asheville. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Assistant Secretary for Treasury []

Toronto, Aug 31 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged people of Indian origin living across the world to be honest and contributing citizens of their adopted countries while sharing Indias message of unity and service. Addressing more than 2,000 Hindus and community members in the Greater Toronto Area, Bhagwat said the Indian []

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Economic growth, fair trade, resilient supply chains and investment will anchor the G20 finance meetings in Asheville as the United States seeks closer cooperation with its allies and partners, a senior Treasury official has said. Assistant Secretary for Treasury Chris Pilkerton said the discussions would move beyond broad global economic issues []

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Finance ministers, central bank governors and business executives from the worlds largest economies have gathered in this Blue Ridge Mountain city for a two-day G20 meeting focused on growth, global economic imbalances, sovereign debt and resilient supply chains. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh arrived together []

Mumbai, August 31 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan left the audience in splits during a recent episode of the quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati after he tried his best and decoded some commonly used Gen Z expressions. The legendary actor and host spoke about how language and popular expressions continue to evolve across generations, joking []

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washingtons efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran are expected to be among Indias principal concerns when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting here on Monday. Sitharaman arrived at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in South Carolina on Sunday []

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film King, once revealed the reason behind him not going to Kashmir for the longest time. An old clip from the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows []

Chicago, Aug 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that India is likely to sustain an economic growth rate of 7 per cent or more in the financial year 2026-27, continuing the momentum recorded in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Chicago during her US visit, she said []

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday exhorted the public sector defence companies to partner with PM-SETU to create a strong, skilled workforce in the march for a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the PM-SETU industry conclave here, organised by the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Uttar []

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Did you know that veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah did not take a bath for around 1.5-2 months for his movie Chakra in order to look the part? Actor Gulshan Grover had shared during his appearance on The Kapil Sharma show that when he learned about this during his early days in []

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, along with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, stated that they will work to expand green cover and build a more sustainable future. From Tashkent, a shared commitment for a better planet. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and I planted a sapling, bringing together Indias Ek Ped Maa Ke []

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modis mention of Maithili Bhue from Odishas Debrigarh in his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, in recognition of her work in forest conservation and efforts to empower local women through eco-tourism, has brought cheer among members of the local community and employees of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. []

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, mentioned a Ghaziabad woman named Babita Sharma, a PM SVANidhi beneficiary, and lauded her entrepreneurial spirit by sharing her story of transformation, the seeds of which were sown during Covid-19 pandemic. The words of appreciation by []