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Around 500 Malda farmers attempt revival of lost varieties of rice in initiative of Agri dept

Malda, Aug. 5 -- In a bid to revive traditional aromatic rice varieties that once flourished in Bengal's Aman season, the Malda district Agriculture department has launched an ambitious initiative. Ar... Read More


What I Saw at Jamia Masjid Reveals an Indifferent Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- On a recent Friday, I stood near the arched wooden gate of Jamia Masjid and watched a motorcycle slide past a group of elderly men removing their shoes for prayer. It weaved betwee... Read More


Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in corruption scandal

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- In a rare development for a nation known globally for its tough anti-corruption stance and political cleanliness, a prominent billionaire hotelier has pleaded guilty to charges t... Read More


From ‘India Out to ‘Vande Mataram: How Maldives proved the critics wrong

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- On July 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored as the Guest of Honor at the Maldives 60th Independence Day celebrations — a powerful symbol of renewed bilateral... Read More


Philippines supports India's request to expedite AITIGA trade review; we hope to conclude process by year-end: MEA

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Philippines has extended support to India's request to accelerate the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), with India expressing hope that the ... Read More


McCain Foods unveils new brand identity, packaging

India, Aug. 5 -- Thelaunch also shone a spotlight on McCain's commitment to regenerative farming practices across India McCain Foods unveiled a refreshed brand identity and vibrant new packaging at a... Read More


Ex-J&K GovernorSatyapal Malik Dies At 79

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Malik, who had also held the positions of governor of Goa, Bihar, Meghalaya, and Odisha, besides being a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in his long political career, died ... Read More


Tourism Dy Minister clarifies Minister Vijitha Herath's statement on tourism earnings

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasingha has provided clarification regarding a statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Hera... Read More


IITs to train Delhi school teachers through Indian Knowledge Systems

India, Aug. 5 -- School teachers in Delhi will soon have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of India's rich heritage through a new training programme at two Indian Institutes of Technology ... Read More


Tripura CM urges revival of traditional art forms through innovation

Agartala, Aug. 5 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that culture plays the most important role in achieving mental and spiritual peace, and efforts should be made to showcase the tra... Read More