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EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of several SCO nations on sidelines of Bishkek summit

Bishkek, Sept. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met counterparts from several countries on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Ky... Read More


SML Mahindra gains after August sales climb 40% YoY

Mumbai, Sept. 1 -- The company's cargo vehicle sales surged 53% YoY to 492 units, while passenger vehicle sales rose 31% YoY to 683 units from 521 units in the year-ago period. During the April-Augus... Read More


ADB approves $175m loan to expand electricity access in CHT

Dhaka, Sept. 1 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $175 million concessional loan to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity in Bangladesh's Chattogram Hill Tracts, helping... Read More


Heavy rain puts Rawalpindi and Islamabad on high alertPublished on: September 1, 2026 10:07 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- Authorities closed schools across Rawalpindi and Islamabad after heavy rain caused flooding in several areas. The downpour began around 3:20am and continued until 8am, according t... Read More


Open letter to Lionel Messi: The no. 10 has said goodbye, but your story will never end

India, Sept. 1 -- Dear Leo Messi, I had a strong feeling after the 2026 World Cup final on 20 July that it would be your last match in an Argentine jersey. But when the reality of your announcement l... Read More


Ministry urges regions to bolster forest, land fire preparednes

Jakarta, Sept. 1 -- Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Ribka Haluk has urged regional governments to enhance their preparedness to face forest and land fires, ensuring that public protection and services... Read More


Media cooperation highlighted at UNCCD COP17 as tool to advance sustainable development

Ulaanbaatar, Sept. 1 -- International media cooperation and effective communication were highlighted as important drivers for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during the 17th session... Read More


10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence - Lagos govt

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a st... Read More


KRAFTON India Signs MoU with IIT Madras to Launch KIGI Academy, a New Gateway into Game Development

India, Sept. 1 -- HT Syndication Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 1: KRAFTON India today announced the launch of KIGI Academy, a new industry-academia initiative designed to build India's gam... Read More


Sonam Wangchuk explains why he softened Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand

India, Sept. 1 -- Activist Sonam Wangchuk has revealed that he softened his demand for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation during negotiations with the government, making protect... Read More