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No new H1N1 strain in circulation, vaccines remain effective: ICMR

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has told the government that the recent surge in influenza cases is being driven by a circulating H1N1 strain, with no ne... Read More


Iran discovers huge 7.5 trillion cubic feet gas reserve in Fars Province amid US sanctions pressure

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Iran has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (212.4 billion cubic metres) of natural gas in a field in the southern Fars province, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on S... Read More


Atiku's subsidy u-turn: The bankruptcy of desperate ambition, By Sunday Dare

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- In the architecture of modern political opportunism, few spectacles rival the breathtaking hypocrisy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's recent policy pivot. To watch a self-styled statesm... Read More


Bangladesh: Four of Hindu family found dead in suspicious circumstances

Dhaka, Aug. 23 -- A retired Hindu schoolteacher, along with his wife, daughter, and 12-year-old son, were found dead inside their locked residence in Rangpur city under suspicious circumstances, trigg... Read More


S&P 500 just hit a level seen only once before in 155 years - could a market crash be next?

India, Aug. 23 -- The S&P 500 has reached a very rare valuation level. The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio hit 40 in June 2026, marking only the second time in 155 years that the measure has reached this l... Read More


India on e-wheels: EVs are making their presence felt strongly on Uttar Pradesh's roads but are yet to become personal choices

India, Aug. 23 -- Uttar Pradesh has India's largest EV fleet, driven mainly by commercial e-rickshaws and three-wheelers that cut fuel costs and offer livelihoods, yet private adoption remains weak. ... Read More


I stopped packing for Instagram and started packing for the holiday I actually take; my tips to travel more compact

India, Aug. 23 -- For years, I packed for holidays that existed mostly in my imagination. A beach holiday meant three swimsuits because I might want to change. A five-day break somehow needed enough c... Read More


Digital DreamsPublished on: August 23, 2026 6:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 23 -- The government's plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) and modern digital systems to improve Pakistan's trade sector is a welcome step. But as the country moves towards an AI-p... Read More


Haryana CM Saini lauds state's contribution to armed forces, sports and industry at Mumbai summit

Mumbai, Aug. 23 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the 'Haryana 2.0 Investment Summit' in Mumbai, emphasising the core values of hard work, honesty, and staying connected to one's r... Read More


Call me Tony: A parable of corporate Nigeria, By Temitope Lakisokun

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- The argument over the young trainee who addressed UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu by his first name has become a surprisingly revealing debate about Nigerian society. One side says she ... Read More