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Putin ready to meet Zelensky once all issues are 'thoroughly' worked out: Russian FM Lavrov

Moscow, Aug. 22 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, provided all issues relating to the settlement of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev are ... Read More


Uniforms not mandatory in schools on festivals, says Kerala Education Department

Kozhikode, Aug. 22 -- The Kerala Education Department has announced that students will not be required to wear uniforms in schools on festival days. According to the new order, festivals such as Onam... Read More


EAM Jaishankar's visit to Russia sees comprehensive review of India-Russia ties, takes stock of regional developments

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia from August 19-21, during which he called upon President Vladimir Putin, held meetings with Deputy First PM Denis Manturov a... Read More


Factional rift erupts at HP Congress 'Vote Chor, Kursi Chhor' rally; unity show turns into power struggle between CM Sukhu, Minister Vikramaditya camps

Shimla, Aug. 22 -- Factionalism within the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) spilled into the open on Friday as the party's 'vote chor, kursi chhor' campaign launch in Shimla turned into a no... Read More


NDA VP nominee CP Radhakrishnan felicitated during meeting at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- National Democratic Alliance Vice Presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan was felicitated at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence. Various Union Ministers and BJP MPs, includi... Read More


"Chacha Chatra will always reside in our hearts": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condoles death of Punjabi actor Jaswinder Bhalla

Mohali, Aug. 22 -- The Punjabi film industry has lost one of its most beloved comedians and actors, Jaswinder Bhalla, who passed away in Mohali on Friday morning at the age of 65. Soon after the news... Read More


IMD predicts thunderstorms, heavy rainfall for next 24 hours in Uttarakhand; Orange alert issued

Dehradun, Aug. 22 -- The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, forecasting thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different places of the state. ... Read More


Bihar: Rahul Gandhi visits mosque; minority community urges AIMIM's Owaisi inclusion in INDIA alliance

Munger, Aug. 22 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the Khankaah Rahmani Masjid in Munger, drawing a large crowd from the minority community. Prominent local figures, including Md. Shahwaz Aalam,... Read More


UN Agency classifies Gaza in famine, amid controversy over aid flow, methodology

Tel Aviv, Aug. 22 -- A new report by the UN-affiliated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared that famine is occurring in Gaza, the first such classification in the Middle East. ... Read More


Central Command Chief: 'Every enemy that attacks civilians will pay a heavy price'

Tel Aviv, Aug. 22 -- Central Command Chief Major General Avi Bluth visited the Benjamin region last night for a preliminary review of the recent terror attack. He stressed that all efforts focus on l... Read More