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India, Poland proved military empires, totalitarianism are temporary; human yearning for freedom eternal: Envoy amid global conflicts

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Amid concerns over the uncertainty of global conflicts, Polish Ambassador to India Piotr Antoni Switalski on Thursday said that India and Poland have demonstrated that military a... Read More


Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section

Reasi, Aug. 20 -- The Railway Ministry on Wednesday approved a plan to increase the maximum permissible speed of trains to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre-long new Broad Gauge rail section between Shri ... Read More


MHA excludes 8 regions from 2024 CAA order; pending applications to be transferred to collectors

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an order specifying that a 2024 government order issued under the Citizenship Act, 1955, will not apply to certain states and Union ... Read More


Mansukh Mandaviya calls for accelerated talent identification to build India's 2036 Olympic athlete pool

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a nationwide sports talent hunt from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansu... Read More


Kashi MP Sketching, Painting and Photography Competition concludes, winning participants honoured

Varanasi, Aug. 20 -- The Kashi MP Sketching, Painting and Photography Competition 2026 concluded at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex in Sigra on Thursday, with winning participants honoured with med... Read More


Trump says he wasn't 'happy' when South Korea declined to help US with Hormuz

Washington, Aug. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with South Korea over its unwillingness to assist Washington in securing the Strait of Hormuz, whilst questioning the con... Read More


From maritime pact to Indo-Pacific Logistics Network: India-Japan make key gains, open new frontiers in defence ties

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- From a new maritime security pact and greater naval coordination to defence technology cooperation, joint shipbuilding and the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network, In... Read More


Ronaldinho comes out of retirement, set to join Italian Serie C side Ravenna

Rome, Aug. 20 -- Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is all set to make a surprise return to professional football, 11 years after his retirement, after landing in Italy to join Serie C side Ravenna ... Read More


Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Kovalam

Chengalpet, Aug. 20 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam in Chengalpet District. The Southern Z... Read More


Kerala Governor reacts to Kerala University VC's 'Cockroach' remark, says students should aspire to be 'Lions'

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 20 -- Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday reacted to remarks made by Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal, who had recently used the term... Read More