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"Not discussing such details at this stage": Iran's Foreign Ministry on Hormuz transit fees amid talks with Oman

Tehran, Aug. 10 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that Iran is not currently discussing the details of possible transit fees in its ongoing negotiations with Oman ... Read More


Pramod Tiwari likens Rahul Gandhi's Prayagraj student outreach to Ganga-Yamuna confluence, says "BJP's 'nefarious designs' will be submerged"

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday described the coming together of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and students in Prayagraj as a "confluence" of ideas and colle... Read More


New US rule raises recurring H-1B costs for visa-dependent employers

Washington, Aug. 10 -- The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded a USD 4,000 fee on H-1B petitions and a USD 4,500 levy on L-1 petitions to encompass visa extensions submitted by speci... Read More


No government policy bars airport operators from owning airlines: Centre

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Centre on Monday clarified, there is no government policy barring major airport operators from holding substantial equity in or operating scheduled airlines. Murlidhar Mohol... Read More


ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for July 2026 revealed

Dubai, Aug. 10 -- West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves, England white-ball skipper Harry Brook and Bangladesh batter Tanzid Hasan were announced as the nominees for the ICC 'Player of the Month' hon... Read More


Jharkhand: Student leader Ravindra Paswan urges "peaceful protest" after fresh clash during Assembly march; police appeal for restraint

Ranchi, Aug. 10 -- Amid a clash between youth protesters and police on Monday during the 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' march in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC-CGL examinations, student le... Read More


Govt's expanded MSME credit support likely to strengthen financing access, boost artisan-led growth in UP

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The government's existing credit and guarantee schemes are expected to continue supporting financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional artisa... Read More


Assam govt to provide additional Rs 100 cr for development of Guwahati Science City: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kamrup, Aug. 10 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Guwahati Science City at Sonapur in Kamrup (Metro) district and inspected the ongoing works at the centre. He also held a review me... Read More


Of 30 river-linking projects, only Ken-Betwa entered implementation stage: MoS Bhushan Chaudhary tells Parliament

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Government of India has formulated the National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Inter-Basin Water Transfer, and 30 Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) Projects were identified under NPP ... Read More


FIDE wishes R Praggnanandhaa on 21st birthday, hails Indian GM's remarkable chess career

Lausanne, Aug. 10 -- The International Chess Federation (FIDE) wished Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on his 21st birthday on Monday, highlighting his remarkable career. In a post on X, FIDE wish... Read More