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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin vow to strengthen strategic bilateral ties at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Bishkek, Aug. 31 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the deepening strategic relations between Moscow and Beijing as they met Monday on the sidelines of the Sh... Read More


"An era ends": Assam CM Sarma reacts to Messi's retirement from international football, calls him "GOAT for life"

Guwahati, Aug. 31 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reacted to Lionel Messi's announcement of retirement from international football, describing it as the end of an era and express... Read More


Social activist Anna Hazare hospitalised in Mumbai after his health deteriorates

Mumbai, Aug. 31 -- Social activist Anna Hazare has been hospitalised at Mumbai's Bombay Hospital after his health deteriorated. He is reportedly suffering from a kidney infection. Last week, Hazare ... Read More


Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREF

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Indian rice is drawing strong interest from international buyers, with 3,317 buyers from 138 countries registering for the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026, accor... Read More


Hyderabad: 60-year-old man stabbed to death by six; police teams formed to nab accused

Hyderabad, Aug. 31 -- A 60-year-old man was allegedly attacked and stabbed to death by a group of five to six people near Almas Hotel in Hyderabad on Sunday night, police said. The victim, identified... Read More


"Testament to leadership of Modi Ji": Amit Shah hails India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2026-27, describing it as a testament to the vision... Read More


Shafali Verma hails India's spin strength after 94-run victory over Thailand in Women's Asia Cup

Dubai, Aug. 31 -- Indian opener Shafali Verma praised the team's spin bowling unit, saying the presence of experienced players like Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav gives India an advantage in... Read More


IRS's daughter rape-murder case: Court puts Rahul Meena on trial after framing charges

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Saket Court on Monday framed charges against Rahul Meena, chargesheeted for the alleged offences of rape and murder of an IRS officer's daughter. The court has listed the matter ... Read More


India's oil imports from US, Venezuela largely a function of price: ONGC Chairman

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- India's oil imports from countries such as the US and Venezuela are largely determined by prevailing crude prices, with more than 60 per cent of the country's oil imports being a... Read More


Fortis says Delhi HC forensic audit order does not impose monetary liability on company in Daiichi award case

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Fortis Healthcare Limited on Monday said the Delhi High Court's judgment ordering a forensic audit into the alleged dissipation of Fortis shares in the long-running Rs 5,300-cror... Read More