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Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart

LEH, Aug. 19 -- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with the Defence Minister of Japan Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on August 20, 2026. The meeting is expected to further streng... Read More


UN Calls Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase a 'Very Concerning' Violation

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric described Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province as another "very concerning" violation of Syria... Read More


CM Yogi tells Japanese companies: Make UP your 'Second Industrial Home'

NEW DELHI, Aug. 19 -- Japan is the 'Land of the Rising Sun', while Uttar Pradesh is the 'Land of the Suryavansh'. Japan has decades of industrial experience, quality, technology and manufacturing exce... Read More


Why Is the Indian Stock Market Down Today? Sensex, Nifty 50 Decline Amid Rising Middle East Tensions and Crude Oil Concerns - What Investors Should Watch

India, Aug. 19 -- India Stock Market Today (August 19, 2026): The Indian stock market continued to struggle on Wednesday, as the Nifty 50 continued to lose its ground for the seventh consecutive day d... Read More


DC Rajouri reviews arrangements for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

RAJOURI, Aug. 19 -- Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the arrangements for the smooth observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi in the district, with emphasis on ensuring adequate civic... Read More


Trump pushes for early meeting with Kim Jong UnPublished on: August 19, 2026 10:49 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has urged his aides to arrange an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Wall Street Journal reported the development, citing US offic... Read More


J&K High Court Declares August 26 Holiday, December 19 Working Day

Srinagar, August 19, Aug. 19 -- The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has announced a change in its working calendar, declaring August 26, 2026, a holiday and December 19, 2026, a working day. ... Read More


Netanyahu says Israel sent "clear message" to Turkey over Syria airstrikes

Tel Aviv, Aug. 19 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) said Israel had sent a "clear message" to Turkey over its alleged plans to establish a military foothold in Syr... Read More


Sergio Gor's J&K remarks trigger Pakistan protest: Islamabad summons US diplomat, cites UNSC resolutions

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said the US Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad was summoned and a strong protest was lodged over what it called factually incorrect remarks b... Read More


India to Continue Engagement With Kabul Without Political Recognition

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- India's engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban authorities remains focused on practical, humanitarian and development priorities rather than political recognition, Indian Foreig... Read More