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The blues of the Blue Wave: The fissures BN and Perikatan cannot keep hiding - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 16 -- The celebration of a so-called "Blue Wave" sweeping Malaysian politics risks confusing electoral arithmetic with political cohesion. Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasio... Read More


"Why is Soren government afraid of CBI inquiry into JPSC-JSSC exam scam?": Jharkhand BJP chief Sahu

Ramgarh, Aug. 16 -- Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu on Sunday targeted the Soren government over the ongoing protest by youths, alleging that the administration had failed to take notice of their ... Read More


Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika attends 79th foundation day of College of Agriculture

Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Assam Minister for Agriculture Pijush Hazarika on Sunday attended the 79th Foundation Day celebrations of the College of Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, ... Read More


Sindh governor takes oath as chief scoutPublished on: August 16, 2026 2:59 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi took oath as the Chief Scout of Sindh. The Provincial Scout Commissioner Justice (Retd.) Hassan Feroze administered the oath to the Gover... Read More


Book review | A novel reimagining of Tagore's leading ladies

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Visualise legendary poet-author Rabindranath Tagore's central characters from the 19th century - Charu and Bimala - debating on the relevance of reality shows in 2026, with his s... Read More


JI announces countrywide protest against petroleum levy todayPublished on: August 16, 2026 2:55 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Pakistan Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday announced that the party would stage sit-ins outside the Governor Houses in Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar and th... Read More


Petroleum levy federal matter, has nothing to do with Punjab govt: Azma BokhariPublished on: August 16, 2026 2:55 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the petroleum levy is a federal matter and has nothing to do with the provincial government. Speaking to the me... Read More


Vande Mataram row erupts over Congress I-Day event

India, Aug. 16 -- BJP alleges Sonia Gandhi sought to stop the rendition, while Congress claims she was asking for a chair to be given to Mallikarjun Kharge. A political row erupted on Saturday over t... Read More


Emilie Kiser Apologizes After Posting Toddler Without Life Jacket, a Year After Son's Drowning

PHOENIX, Aug. 16 -- The photograph was of a boat, of sunlight, of a toddler having a difficult afternoon. It was also of a 16-month-old boy without a life jacket. For Emilie Kiser, whose millions of T... Read More


Cultural exchange strengthens people-to-people ties between Ho Chi Minh City, Indonesia

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 16 -- A Vietnam-Indonesia friendship cultural exchange programme was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 evening to celebrate the 81st Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17... Read More