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FHRAI 56th Annual Conference to be held in Varanasi from August 21-23 on theme of 'Anant Kashi'

Varanasi, Aug. 20 -- The 56th Annual Conference of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body of India's hospitality industry, will be held at the Taj Ganges in ... Read More


Shane Watson calls India "second home", says he felt "more welcome" than in Australia

Sydney, Aug. 20 -- Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson reflected on his strong connection with India, describing the country as a "second home" while speaking at the Indian Independence Day cele... Read More


Sonam Kapoor wishes elder son Vayu on birthday, Anil Kapoor calls him a "champ"

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Actor Sonam Kapoor is celebrating a special day, marking her elder son, Vayu's birthday on Thursday. Sonam shared a special picture of a solar system, seemingly made by Vayu with c... Read More


"Papa, teaching of yours is my strength": Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to his father, ex PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid an emotional tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and vowed to uphold the late leader's ideals of unity and ... Read More


Sensex surges over 400 Points, Nifty above 24,200 ending 7-day losing streak on positive global cues

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 24,200, snapping a week-long losing streak. The recovery came on t... Read More


Rahul Gandhi invites women to join 'Chhatron ki Goonj' in Pune on August 22 to discuss their experiences and concerns

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday invited women to participate in the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' programme in Pune on Saturday (August 22), saying the event will provide a platform t... Read More


"Joined Congress in 1991 in presence of Rajiv Gandhi": Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury remembers former PM on 82nd birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- On the 82nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday recalled his association with the late leader and his entr... Read More


Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report

Washington, Aug. 20 -- Following the scale of destruction inflicted on American installations during the conflict with Iran, the Pentagon is evaluating options to scale down the United States' long-st... Read More


CISF intercepts Rs.68.53 lakh unaccounted cash at Delhi Airport, hands Guwahati-bound duo to I-T officials

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel detected unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 68,53,500 allgedly from two passengers at the Indira Gandhi International Airport... Read More


Optimistic that India-EU FTA will become valid during Lithuania's EU presidency: Ambassador says ties "solid, equal"

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Lithuania is optimistic that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect during its upcoming presidency of the European Union from January to June 2... Read More