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Restrictions and attempts to silence the pulpit of Jamia mosque seem to be part of state policy, alleges Mirwaiz

Srinagar, Aug. 21 -- Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday claimed that restrictions and attempts to silence the pulpit of the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar seeme... Read More


Manipur CM urges SLEE candidates to preserve their identity, sends 16 to Japan

Imphal, Aug. 21 -- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh sent off 16 candidates from Manipur on Friday, who will undergo overseas skill training in various parts of Japan under the State Livel... Read More


Odisha DGP reviews law and order, directs police to identify sensitive areas and intensify crime control

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 -- Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Binaytosh Mishra on Friday reviewed the prevailing law and order situation, major crimes and policing arrangements across the state and ... Read More


Usman urges Pakistan to remain positive against England

Headingley, Aug. 21 -- Pakistan already trail by 195 runs and still need to take two more wickets in the first Test against England, but spinner Ali Usman has refused to write off the visitors' chance... Read More


Jitendra Singh advocates collective effort for accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable innovation at BRICS Ministerial meet

Chennai, Aug. 21 -- Defining India's growing global outreach in science, technology and innovation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Minister of State (Independent Charge) fo... Read More


Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik dies at 88

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 -- Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passed away at a private hospital here on Friday following a prolonged illness. He was 88. Family sources said Patnaik had been adm... Read More


TiE Hyderabad to host TiE women Asia Summit 2026 next month

Hyderabad, Aug. 21 -- Hyderabad is set to host women entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and ecosystem leaders from across Asia as TiE Hyderabad organises the TiE Women Asia Summit 2026 from September 2... Read More


As US debt hits USD 40 trillion, Vance says Bessent has 'very discreet plan'

Washington, Aug. 21 -- While acknowledging that the national debt remains "too high," US Vice President JD Vance said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" backed by President Do... Read More


Malaysian premier denounces Israeli settlement tenders, warns international firms

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 21 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday condemned Israel's decision to issue construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, warning int... Read More


Ganjam leads Odisha in rooftop solar adoption with 16,418 installations

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 21 -- Ganjam has emerged as the leading district in Odisha in rooftop solar adoption, recording 16,418 installations, the highest in the State, according to the latest data. The ach... Read More