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Government considering expanding cost audit regulations to infrastructure sector: ICMAI VP

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The government is considering expanding cost audit regulations to the infrastructure sector and other areas receiving government subsidies to improve accountability and ensure be... Read More


France to expel two Iranian diplomats after alleged assault on French diplomats: FM Barrot

Paris, Aug. 18 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday said France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days, accusing Tehran of carrying out an "intolerable" act following th... Read More


Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey hails CM Soren's decision to cancel exams as "historical," says it sets example for country

Ranchi, Aug. 18 -- Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey hailed the state government's decision to cancel several competitive examinations following allegations of irregularities, terming the move "hi... Read More


BIRC 2026 to showcase 200 rice varieties, 50 global cuisines across nine experience zones

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 is set to take the global rice industry conversation beyond trade and commerce, with nine curated experience zones showcasing... Read More


Federation of Indian Pilots proposes oral-fluid testing to DGCA to enhance aviation safety, testing efficiency

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Tuesday submitted a formal representation to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding the potential introduction of oral-f... Read More


Tero Entertainment launches 3x3 Quest India 2026, aims to build pathway for young players

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Tero Entertainment on Tuesday launched 3x3 Quest India 2026, backed by the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and endorsed by FIBA, aiming to build a competitive pathway for yo... Read More


"We will correct delusions of this deluded man": Iran hits back at Trump's assertion over Hormuz as "NEW U.S. Territory"

Tehran, Aug. 18 -- As Donald Trump continued his assertions over control of the Strait of Hormuz through an AI-generated image depicting the strategic waterway as "NEW U.S. Territory", Iran hit back a... Read More


MEA cites security concerns for continued Kartarpur Corridor closure as SGPC seeks more pilgrim visas

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that pilgrimage travel between India and Pakistan is governed by bilateral arrangements, while services along the Sri... Read More


Ahmedabad Police bust international 'Boss Scam' cyber ring; CP Gehlot reveals Pakistan-China links

Ahmedabad, Aug. 18 -- Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot on Tuesday addressed a press conference regarding the high-profile 'Boss Scam' cybercrime cases, revealing a massive int... Read More


Sachin Chamaria wins silver and bronze at World Boccia Challenger ahead of World Championships in Seoul

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Indian para athlete Sachin Chamaria has won silver in the BC3 Pairs event and bronze in the BC3 Individual event at the Cairo 2026 World Boccia Challenger. Competing against a st... Read More