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US to change key immigration forms for extension of status: What Indian applicants need to know before September 15

India, Aug. 15 -- US Citizenship and Immigration Services will introduce new editions of two key immigration forms on September 15, 2026, and applicants will have no grace period to continue using the... Read More


"Life comes full circle": CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recalls 'Swades' inspiration, says 'got chance to give back to his village'

Hingoli, Aug. 15 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday recalled how the film 'Swades' inspired his desire to give back to his village, saying his journey eventually brought... Read More


Gujarat: NSUI protests in Ahmedabad over alleged 'purification' ritual after Kharge's rally, several detained

Ahmedabad, Aug. 15 -- Members of NSUI (National Students' Union of India) staged a protest in Ahmedabad on Saturday against the alleged 'shuddhikaran' (purification) havan conducted at Ramlila Maidan ... Read More


Yoga, films, VFX, gaming: PM Modi lays out India's soft power strategy on I-day

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a strategic push to India's soft power, urging to increase the global reach of yoga, Ayurveda, handicrafts, films, VFX, animation,... Read More


'Harm to bilateral ties': Russia demands US, Turkey explanation over possible Ukraine arms transfer - What's happening

India, Aug. 15 -- As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued to keep the region on edge, diplomatic unease seems to have emerged as Moscow on Saturday demanded explanations from the US and T... Read More


Kejriwal takes aim at PM Modi's I-Day speech, calls him "under-confident, nervous and shaky"

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday took a dig at PM Narendra Modi, calling him an "under-confident, nervous and shaky Pri... Read More


Pregnant Odisha woman found dead in Andhra Pradesh; lover among two arrested

India, Aug. 15 -- The body of a pregnant 22-year-old woman from Koraput, Odisha was recovered in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. She had been missing since 29 July. According to a report... Read More


Devdutt Padikkal scripts rare history with maiden Test century, ends India's long drought at No.3

India, Aug. 15 -- Devdutt Padikkal turned an opportunity born out of injury into a record-breaking statement on Saturday, scoring his maiden Test century as India seized control of the opening Test ag... Read More


1st Test: Bangladesh tighten grip as Australia trail by 67 runs in Darwin

Darwin, Aug. 15 -- Bangladesh strengthened their position in the Test against Australia on Saturday after making crucial inroads into the hosts' top order on Day 3, leaving the match finely poised wit... Read More


PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams in Independence Day speech

India, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for competitive exams during his speech on Independence Day from Red Fort. In big outreach to Gen Z in the bac... Read More