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CENTCOM says it redirected 53 commercial vessels amid US blockade against Iran

Washington, Aug. 8 -- US Central Command (US CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said it has redirected 53 commercial vessels, disabled and boarded two each as part of the "blockade against Iran". The ... Read More


11th BRICS culture ministers' meeting concludes in Madhya Pradesh; Bhopal Declaration adopted

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting was held in Bhopal on Saturday under India's BRICS Chairship and concluded with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration, providing a practic... Read More


Chandigarh looks to acquire 1,750 acres in periphery

Chandigarh, Aug. 8 -- The UT is looking at acquire nearly 1,750 acres of land in the city's periphery for residential, institutional and commercial development. The proposed acquisition, estimated to... Read More


Bailey bridge collapse disrupts direct Dhaka link for thousands in Chandpur

, Aug. 8 -- The collapse of a dilapidated Bailey bridge over the Khirai River at Khamarpara in Daudkandi has disrupted a key road link between Chandpur and Dhaka, leaving thousands of commuters from s... Read More


Ashmita Chaliha reaches Korea Masters final after beating Rakshitha Ramraj

Seoul, Aug. 8 -- India's Ashmita Chaliha entered the women's singles final of the Korea Masters 2026 after defeating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj in an all-Indian semi-final at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymn... Read More


Bangladesh HM says India can't seek friendship with Dhaka while allowing Hasina to make statements

Dhaka/New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Expressing outrage over former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's speech in New Delhi on August 5, the country's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that India ca... Read More


From River Mobility To BlissClub - Indian Startups Raised $274 Mn This Week

India, Aug. 8 -- Indian startup funding picked pace in the first week of August, with 22 startups cumulatively raising $274.4 Mn. This marks a 74% uptick from the $142.3 Mn raised across 11 deals in t... Read More


Will Russia sanctions bill impact India-US trade deal? White House official answers key question

India, Aug. 8 -- After the US Senate passed sweeping Russia sanctions bill which could lead to the imposing of up to 100 per cent tariff on India, questions arose over the impact of this decision on t... Read More


UN Geneva welcomes five peacocks gifted by India, continuing a decades-old tradition

Geneva, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations Geneva has welcomed five young peacocks, a gift from India, to its grounds at the Palace of Nations, continuing a long-standing tradition at the site. The Permane... Read More


Houthis strike Marib as Yemen tensions escalatePublished on: August 8, 2026 8:18 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- Yemen's Houthis launched missiles and drones at Marib on Friday, killing two people and injuring 14. The attacks have raised fears of renewed large-scale conflict. Yemen's state n... Read More