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"War's got to end pretty soon": Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Washington, Aug. 6 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) expressed confidence that the conflict involving Iran would end "pretty soon," saying that he believes the Islamic Republic "ca... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: Primary teachers oppose proposed complex system, warn of intensified agitation if demands remain unmet

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- The Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers' Federation President Ramesh Sharma has strongly opposed the proposed "complex system" for managing primary schools, asserting that it is not a ... Read More


"CJP to remain a public pressure group, not become political party": Abhijeet Dipke

India, Aug. 6 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday announced that the organisation will continue to function as a public pressure group rather than transform into a polit... Read More


Maldives' Tobacco Tax reset highlights need for balanced taxation and stronger action against illicit trade, say experts

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- As illicit cigarettes account for over one-fourth of India's cigarette market, tobacco taxation must be backed by stronger enforcement to safeguard both public health and governme... Read More


"Those years were a seeding process": Pankaj Tripathi reflects on his journey before 'Gangs of Wasseypur' breakthrough

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Actor Pankaj Tripathi has reflected on the years of struggle before his breakthrough in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', comparing that phase of his career to sowing seeds on a farm and pati... Read More


Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget is people-oriented, reflects state's financial reality: AIADMK's CV Shanmugam

Chennai, Aug. 6 -- AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam on Thursday described the Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026-27 as "people-oriented", saying the government had honestly presented it in line with the sta... Read More


"Any protest that hampers patient's treatment is inappropriate:" Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on doctors' strike

Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday addressed the doctors' strike over the government's proposal concerning the registration of homoeopathy practitioners, declar... Read More


Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years jail in sexual assault case, claims he is a victim of political vendetta

Porvorim, Aug. 6 -- The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday sentenced former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years' jail in a sexual assault case filed by his junior colleague in 2013. E... Read More


Amanda Frances exits 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after one season, says "my time on the show is complete"

Los Angeles, Aug. 6 -- Entrepreneur and author Amanda Frances has announced her exit from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' after appearing in the show's 15th season, saying she is "grateful for ... Read More


Indian Embassy coordinating with Nepal to ensure safety of Indian pilgrims: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating closely with Nepali authoritie... Read More