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"Not a single person was harmed": Kiren Rijiju defends law enforcement's handling of Gen Z protest

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday defended both the Bihar and Delhi governments, as well as law enforcement's handling of widespread student demonstrat... Read More


Gujarat to deploy drones, watch towers to ensure pilgrim safety at Palitana amid recent lion sightings

Gandhinagar, Aug. 18 -- The Shatrunjaya Hill at Palitana, one of the prominent Jain pilgrimage sites in Gujarat and India, has witnessed Asiatic lions in recent times. In view of this, a meeting was h... Read More


"India shares long-standing relationship with Afghan people": MEA on India's participation in 'Victory Day" event

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India's engagement with Afghanistan continues to be guided by humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, and long-standing ties with the Afghan people, the Ministry of Ext... Read More


India's CAD may widen in FY27, but capital flows may support Rupee in H2: Report

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India's current account deficit is likely to widen in FY27, with the goods deficit expected to rise to USD 390 billion amid strong domestic demand and elevated imports. However, ... Read More


India-Bangladesh water talks to continue through Joint Rivers Commission, structured dialogue: MEA on Teesta Project

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- India-Bangladesh discussions on the Teesta and other shared water issues will continue through the bilateral Joint Rivers Commission and established structured dialogue mechanism... Read More


"Imran Khan's medical reports are alarming": Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raises health concerns

Islamabad, Aug. 18 -- Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday claimed that imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's health has deteriorated, saying his medical reports were alarmi... Read More


BWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen fights back to down Austria's Collins Filimon

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen overcame a slow start to defeat Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in the men's singles Round of 64 at the BWF World Championships ... Read More


Karnataka HC orders reinstatement of Shivashankarappa Sahukar as KPSC chairman within 7 days

Bengaluru, Aug. 18 -- The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to reinstate Shivashankarappa S Sahukar as Chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) within sev... Read More


Eligible women to start receiving official pension letters from August 27: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The process of providing pensions to eligible women under the Delhi government's ambitious Delhi Lakshmi Yojana is now set to begin. A grand event will be organised at Talkatora ... Read More


Andhra cabinet approves 34 pc reservation for BCs in rural, 33.33 pc in urban local bodies

Amravati, Aug. 18 -- The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to conduct elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) with BC reservations as per the provisions of law. It has a... Read More