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Poor engine condition caused Colombo-KKS train breakdown: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The poor condition of the engine caused the breakdown of the Colombo-Kankesanthurai (KKS) train yesterday (20), Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament. R... Read More


Parliament pays tribute to late singer Nanda Malini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliament today paid tribute to late veteran singer Nanda Malini, recalling her immense contribution to Sri Lankan music and society. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the... Read More


Politicising Vande Mataram is unfortunate; Govts must focus on youth, floods: BSP chief Mayawati

Lucknow, Aug. 21 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday urged parties to end the controversy over "Vande Mataram", terming it a needless debate that takes focus away from urgent nationa... Read More


Make J&K Hub Of Agri Innovation, Youth Entrepreneurship: LG

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Jammu- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called agriculture and allied sectors the next major frontier for innovation and entrepreneurship, urging Jammu and Kashmir's yout... Read More


Government finding solution for 7,000 facing deportation from Israel - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Government is in the process of working towards finding a solution for around 7,000 Sri Lankan workers facing deportation from Israel after moving to jobs outside their emplo... Read More


Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directs early completion of Detailed Project Report for high-level dam on Kosi river

Patna, Aug. 21 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the early completion of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the high-level dam on the Kosi River following a request from Bih... Read More


"China a competitor, Pakistan remains a security challenge": Ex-Army Chief Gen M.M. Naravane

Pune, Aug. 21 -- China will be India's "main competitor" in the years to come across political, economic, trade and military spheres, while Pakistan will continue to remain a key security challenge du... Read More


Qalibaf warns economic hardship threatens governmentPublished on: August 21, 2026 4:05 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has warned that military strength cannot protect a government if people face hunger. Speaking in Baghdad, Qalibaf said Iran mus... Read More


Sajith stands with BASL over 'threat'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in Parliament that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) did not come to Parliament yesterday (20) because of the government's threate... Read More


'He is among top 5 batters in world': Kartik Tyagi lauds Rinku Singh's heroics in UP T20 League

Lucknow, Aug. 21 -- Meerut Mavericks fast bowler Kartik Tyagi has lavished high praise on captain Rinku Singh, stating that the left-hander comfortably ranks among the top five finishers in world cric... Read More