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Balurghat to observe its own Independence Day on August 18

BALURGHAT, Aug. 17 -- Unlike the rest of the country, which celebrates Independence Day on August 15, Balurghat in South Dinajpur observes Independence Day on August 18. The reason lies in a historic ... Read More


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India on Monday amid India-US tariff tensions

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India and China are expected to discuss new confidence-building measures for durable peace and tranquillity along their contested border during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's... Read More


Eight key education projects set to begin construction on August 19

Hanoi, Aug. 17 -- Eight education - training projects will begin their construction on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2, 1945-2... Read More


Protests erupt in Chennai against Supreme Court's order to move stray dogs to shelters in Delhi-NCR

Chennai, Aug. 17 -- Animal lovers and rights activists staged a protest in Chennai on Sunday against the Supreme Court's order directing that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be moved to shelters within ei... Read More


GCCs drive surge in India's reskilling market, attracting international interest

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- India's reskilling market is witnessing accelerated growth, driven by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across the country. As demand for advanced digital ... Read More


PM Modi urges states to co-operate on GST reforms

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the government would carry out big reforms in the coming days to improve governance, ease of living, and ease of doing business. ... Read More


SGST dept arrests 2 firm directors in rRs.r50cr ITC fraud cases

India, Aug. 17 -- The State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department has arrested two company directors in separate cases of fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims, collectively involving Goods and ... Read More


Haryana receives development projects worth Rs 2,000 crore as gift from PM Modi

Haryana, Aug. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and dedicated to the people two major development projects worth Rs 2,000 crore that will directly benefit Haryana. These project... Read More


Multimodal hub integrating rail, road, Ctg seaport in sight

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- A multimodal logistics hub integrating railway, road, and Chittagong seaport facilities will be developed near the Bay Terminal to boost Bangladesh's trade-facilitating efficiency, a... Read More


Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington on Monday, days after US-Russia talks in Alaska

Kyiv, Aug. 17 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he would be meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday for diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, just two... Read More