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Government approves new policy to empower youthPublished on: August 21, 2026 1:58 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Cabinet on Thursday approved in principle the National Adolescent and Youth Policy, which Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif termed a significant step toward empow... Read More


94-year-old veteran actor Sowcar Janaki dies after hospitalisation in Chennai, confirms Nassar

India, Aug. 21 -- Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki has died after being hospitalised and being in the ICU following falling ill due to old age. Nadigar Sangam President Nassar confirmed the news. Recently,... Read More


94-year-old Sowcar Janaki dies after hospitalisation in Chennai, confirms Nassar

India, Aug. 21 -- Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki has been hospitalised and is in the ICU following falling ill due to old age. Actor Kayal Devaraj shared the news on his social media and gave an update o... Read More


New Zealand, Australia eye deeper India ties in trade, critical minerals, technology

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- India, New Zealand and Australia see significant scope to expand trade and investment ties through greater cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, agricultural technology, s... Read More


APC accuses Atiku of desperation over pledge to restore fuel subsidy

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, accusing him of abando... Read More


PM Shehbaz extends olive branch to opposition once againPublished on: August 21, 2026 1:52 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday once again invited the opposition to sit with the government for constructive dialogue, saying that political matters should be ... Read More


"I was elected, I won't step down": BCI chief Manan Kumar Mishra responds to Lawyers' protest

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Friday rejected calls for his resignation following a protest by a group of lawyers, asserting that h... Read More


Adeleke meets with Tinubu, presents certificate of return to president

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, presented his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu and held a closed-door meeting with him at the Presidential Villa in ... Read More


"No conspiracy in cancellation of Revanth Reddy's US visit": Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao

Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Friday said that there was no conspiracy by the Centre after the Ministry of External Affairs did not grant clearance for Chief Minist... Read More


US Open 2026: Has Aryna Sabalenka 'Mentally Checked Out'? World No.1's New York Title Defence in Trouble

India, Aug. 21 -- Aryna Sabalenka's dream of completing a three-peat at the year's final Grand Slam, the US Open, suffered another blow when she lost her fourth-round match against 20-year-old Czech S... Read More