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Porter in no hurry to go public, says CEO Uttam Digga

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Logistics unicorn Porter, backed by Tiger Global Management, isn't in a hurry to go public, its CEO and co-founder Uttam Digga told Mint. He said the company is currently focused... Read More


Cabinet clears drafts of human rights, bank resolution laws and new visa policy

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the National Human Rights Commission Act, 2026, aimed at protecting, promoting and ensuring human rights. The draft law received final app... Read More


Assam floods: Climate change is turning the monsoon deluge into an annual disaster. But are we learning its lessons?

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Another monsoon, and another year of Assam reeling under devastating floods. As per the latest updates from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the situation i... Read More


Cruel IronyPublished on: August 10, 2026 8:29 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Pakistan was right on Sunday to dismiss as frivolous and baseless the Afghan Taliban's latest attempt to portray weapons allegedly entering Afghanistan from Pakistan as evidence o... Read More


Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Nuclear Deal if Hormuz Reopens: WSJ

Afghanistan, Aug. 10 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated to senior aides that he could be willing to end the war with Iran without securing a new nuclear agreement if Tehran fully reopens the... Read More


Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to 111, dozens of buildings collapse - latest updates

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday (August 10), killing at least 111 people and injuring 87, as rescue teams searched through collapsed buildin... Read More


New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterway

Tehran, Aug. 10 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday said the Islamic Republic and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor the safe passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongo... Read More


Trump announces changes to childhood vaccine recommendations, sets 11 core vaccinations as 'Gold Standard'

Washington, Aug. 10 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) signed an executive order, saying his administration would recognise "Gold Standard" recommendations for 11 core vaccinations ag... Read More


2 criminals held after encounter in Ferozepur

Ferozepur, Aug. 10 -- Police nabbed two wanted criminals following a brief exchange of gunfire at a checkpoint in Zira here on Sunday, an official said. Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Sing... Read More


Xaysomphone Phomvihane leaves great legacy in Vietnam-Laos special ties

Hanoi, Aug. 10 -- The passing of Xaysomphone Phomvihane, member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee's Politburo and President of the Lao National Assembly on August 8 is a great ... Read More