New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The set of guidelines issued by the right-wing outfit Vishva Hindu Parishad on Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal has triggered a political debate, with leaders from the JD(U), Congress and other parties expressing contrasting...
Dehradun, Aug 29 (IANS) The excitement for the debut Dehradun T20 League 2026 is at its highest, with all six franchise teams announcing their captains before the tournament starts on September 2 at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun.The eight-day...
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing its previous government of corruption and mismanagement while highlighting his government’s initiatives on women’s free bus travel,...
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training, forcing the two-time Olympic medallist to miss next...
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A slew of Opposition leaders lauded the efforts of government in bringing back stranded Indians in Nepal following the devastating natural disaster and urged the Centre to act in 'mission mode,' deploy all available resources...
Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) Kannadigas stranded in Nepal on Saturday urged Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to arrange an airlift, citing the risk of landslides and the difficult 12-15-hour road journey back. Shivakumar, who interacted with a group of pilgrims...
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi direct the filing of an FIR against those allegedly involved in the "shuddhikaran" or purification of the Ramlila ground in Haldwani...
Patna, Aug 29 (IANS) The water level of Ganga river in Patna has begun to recede gradually, bringing some relief to the residents. However, the flood situation has not returned to normal, with water remaining stagnant in several low-lying and...
Thoothukudi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Thoothukudi district administration and Tamil Nadu’s Forest Department have begun efforts to secure Ramsar recognition for Perungulam tank, a biodiversity-rich wetland that provides a vital habitat for numerous resident and migratory bird species. Spread across...
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Gold prices dipped nearly 1.86 per cent as markets digested higher‑than‑expected inflation data and a hawkish debut speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium.On Friday, MCX gold futures expiring...
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India's apex apparel exporters body -- Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) -- on Saturday urged Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh to take suitable measures to regulate cotton...
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Ashok K. Lahiri visited the Siachen glacier base camp along with his team, said the country’s apex think-tank on Saturday.In a post on X today, NITI Aayog said, “Dr. Ashok K....