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School dept launches facial recognition attendance system in six districtsPublished on: August 16, 2026 9:14 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The Sindh School Education Department has completed preparations for the launch of the Facial Recognition Attendance Monitoring and Evaluation System (FRAMES) in government school... Read More


80th I-Day celebrated with patriotic fervour across Akhnoor

AKHNOOR, Aug. 16 -- The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across Akhnoor with great patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and national pride. Flag-hoisting ceremonies were organised at various schools, pan... Read More


Independence Day celebrations held at Halqa Chowk, Marh

MARH, Aug. 16 -- Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Halqa Chowk, Marh, where a gathering of around 400-500 people participated in the celebrations. Mohan Lal Kaith, who was the C... Read More


Australia: New South Wales Premier leads first overseas mission to boost NSW-India ties

New South Wales, Aug. 16 -- NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will lead an official delegation to India from August 31 to September 3 to strengthen the state's cultural, education a... Read More


The BN-PN 'wave' is a power play, not Malay-Muslim unity writ large? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 16 -- The supposed wave of Malay-Muslim unity created by the combination of Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional deserves considerably more scrutiny than it has received. What l... Read More


PayPal in $53 Billion Buyout Talks With Stripe and Advent as Initial Offer Is Rebuffed

NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- The company that once defined internet payments is now potentially a takeover target for the very competitor it helped inspire. Stripe and private equity firm Advent Internationa... Read More


NTA releases UGC-NET answer keys for 84 subjects

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. In a post on X, the NTA said the challenge ... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi likely to inaugurate school rebuilt after 2023 floods in Mandi on August 18

Shimla, Aug. 16 -- Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to visit Mandi in Himachal Pradesh on August 18 to inaugurate a school rebuilt after being damaged in the devastating 2023 floods, Ch... Read More


Manchester City begin life after Pep Guardiola with 3-0 Community Shield humbling as ruthless Arsenal lift the trophy

India, Aug. 16 -- Arsenal delivered an emphatic early warning to their Premier League rivals as Mikel Arteta's champions swept Manchester City aside 3-0 in the Community Shield, handing Enzo Maresca a... Read More


"Will declare holiday for Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi": Akhilesh Yadav if SP govt formed, promises "rights and respect" for Lodhi community

Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- The Samajwadi Party organised a special programme at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi, whi... Read More