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Nepal boxers step up Asian Games preparations at SAI-NCOE Guwahati

Guwahati, Aug. 19 -- The Nepal boxing team is undergoing a month-long training camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Guwahati as part of its preparations ... Read More


Mizoram opens door to local fruit beer, 11 applicants clear first screening

Aizawl, Aug. 19 -- Mizoram is taking its first steps towards building a regulated local fruit beer and winery industry, with the state government clearing 11 applicants after scrutinising 99 proposals... Read More


Iran war nears six months despite repeated assurances by Trump that it would be over 'very soon'

Washington/Tehran, Aug. 19 -- The Iran war, marked by repeated escalations and mounting pressure on the US military, is set to reach the six-month mark next week, with Washington and Tehran both betti... Read More


Kashmir important part of India; US looking at reviewing travel advisory: US Ambassador

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- The United States is reviewing its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir and will assess whether the current warning should be downgraded, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said o... Read More


240-member Japanese delegation to begin Immersive UP Cultural tour from tomorrow

Manoj BhadraLucknow, Aug. 19 -- A 240-member high-level delegation from Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture is set to begin an immersive four-day journey across Uttar Pradesh from August 20, with UP Tourism ... Read More


Railway, Kaladan projects could transform Mizoram's economy: Impact Study

Aizawl, Aug. 19 -- Mizoram's two major connectivity projects could open up new economic opportunities for the state, but the benefits will depend heavily on advance preparations, better regulation and... Read More


Calcutta High Court defers hearing on Abhishek Banerjee's plea against bank account freeze

Kolkata, Aug. 19 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's petition challenging the freezing of his personal bank account. Justice ... Read More


Israel justifies attack on Syrian airbase, says it was aimed at deterring Turkish military buildup

Jerusalem, Aug. 19 -- Israel, justifying its Tuesday strike at a Syrian airbase, told the Trump administration that the attack was aimed at preventing a Turkish military buildup in the area, according... Read More


Bangladesh State Minister says even doubling vaccination rates would take two-three months in controlling measles outbreak

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh State Minister for Health MA Muhit said on Wednesday that there was no scope for unrealistic assurances over managing the country's measles outbreak, warning that even dou... Read More


CIAL cargo movement surges with Onam demand

Kochi, Aug. 19 -- Cargo movement through Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has surged ahead of Onam, with 1,678 metric tonnes (MT) of cargo, including 1,173 MT of perishables, expected to be handled... Read More