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Qaumi Insaaf Morcha's Punjab Bandh: Markets shut in Amritsar, traffic blocked in Mohali; tight security across State

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- The impact of the 'bandh' called by Qaumi Insaaf Morcha demanding the release of Sikh prisoners was seen in parts of Punjab on Friday, with police deployed across major cities t... Read More


Karnataka Minister Nagendra refuses to resign says Opposition targeting him because he is Dalit, Congress backs him

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- The political face-off between the ruling Congress and the BJP in Karnataka intensified on Friday as the two parties staged counter protests in front of the Vidhana Soudha. The B... Read More


American Express partners with NMACC to elevate arts, cultural experiences

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- American Express Banking Corp., India has entered into a partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) to offer eligible American Express Card Members special acce... Read More


Reforms not compulsion but commitment and conviction for us: PM Modi

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said reforms were not a "compulsion" but a "commitment" and "conviction" for his government and its policies are "pro-people, pro-growth an... Read More


ED files status report in sealed cover on investigation into the role of DLF

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday filed a status report in Rouse Avenue court on an ongoing investigation related to the role of DLF in the Shikohpur land deal, saying t... Read More


Australian, Indian artisans join hands to turn 70 indigenous designs into hand-carved woodblocks

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- A collaboration between Indigenous artists in Australia and traditional artisans in India seems to be helping preserve more than 70 textile designs that carry stories passed down... Read More


Olympian Jwala Gutta backs revamped Khelo India Scheme, says "this game-changing project was long-time due"

Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Jwala Gutta, a two-time Olympian (2012 London and 2016 Rio) and a former world badminton championships medallist, said the revamped Khelo India Scheme has the potential to change... Read More


Tensions flare in Jaipur as CJP team allegedly attacked during visit to Govt school

Jaipur, Aug. 21 -- Tensions escalated sharply in Rajasthan's education sector on Friday, following a violent confrontation in Rampura Kanwarpura, Jaipur district, where a visiting delegation of the Co... Read More


Madhya Pradesh CM reviews progress of Ken-Betwa river linking project, directs officials to ensure facilities for displaced families

Chhatarpur, Aug. 21 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday reviewed the progress of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project and directed officials to visit project-affected families to und... Read More


Renshaw replaces Weatherald in Australia's playing 11 for 2nd Test against Bangladesh after Darwin humbling

Mackay, Aug. 21 -- Australia have confirmed their playing 11 for the second Test match against Bangladesh in Mackay, set to start on Saturday. Matthew Renshaw replaces Jake Weatherald in the lineup, w... Read More