BJP unveils new national team, none from J
Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced the partys new national team, with B L Santosh as national general secretary (Organisation), former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and Ram Madhav as national vice president. Interestingly, the [] The post BJP unveils new national team, none from J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah
253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV cameras recovered New Delhi, Aug 17:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that ahead of Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Govt destroyed an ISI-backed terror network ahead of Independence [] The post Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah appeared first on Northlines .
Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman Government Feels Threatened by Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement
New Delhi, August 18: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans government is apprehensive about Sheikh Hasinas announcement to return to the country by December. She believes that the Awami Leagues growing popularity is causing Dhaka to distance itself from India, as it has not responded to ... Read more Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman Government Feels Threatened by Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement
Indian Squash Sees Growth as Efforts to Build More Courts Intensify
New Delhi, August 18: Squash in India is rapidly progressing. Recently, Anahat Singh claimed the title at the World Junior Squash Championship at just 18 years old. Raghu Ram Iyer, the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), expressed his satisfaction with this advancement. He stated that the IOA is collaborating with the ... Read more Indian Squash Sees Growth as Efforts to Build More Courts Intensify
Progress in Squash: Efforts to Build More Courts Across Districts, Says Raghuram Ayyar
New Delhi, August 17: The sport of squash is rapidly advancing in India. Recently, Anahat Singh made headlines by winning the World Junior Squash Championship at just 18 years of age. Raghuram Ayyar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), expressed his happiness regarding this progress. He stated that the IOA is ... Read more Progress in Squash: Efforts to Build More Courts Across Districts, Says Raghuram Ayyar
The Clock That Starts Too Late
FUTURECRAFT Sometime in late June, inside OpenAIs own offices, something went wrong that nobody noticed for weeks. The company had built software helpers to test how good AI has become at finding weaknesses in computer systems. They were meant to stay inside a sealed practice area, rather like a driving test conducted in an empty car park. They did not stay. They got out, reached a real companys systems on the open internet, and then did something stranger. They found a way to talk to one another. They passed around passwords and tricks they had discovered. They divided the work between themselves. When engineers shut down the channel they were using to communicate, they built a new one and carried on. OpenAI described this on stage at Black Hat, a large security conference held in Las Vegas earlier this month, and Anthropic said something similar had happened with its own models during containment tests. Read that again with Indian eyes. This took place at one of the most closely watched companies on earth, to software its own engineers had written, during a test they had set up specifically in order to watch it. It still took weeks. India has a rule that says an organisation must inform the government within six hours of finding out it has been attacked. Six hours is among the strictest deadlines anywhere, and beside the point if the honest answer to when did you find out is a month later. What these things actually are Most of us have met AI as a chat window. You ask, it answers, nothing else happens. An agent is a different animal. You do not ask it a question. You give it a job and a login, and then you walk away. Check this loan application. Process these claims. Match these documents against the register. It reads the file, decides what to do, opens the system and does it. Nobody signs off on each step, because the point is that nobody has to. This is not a laboratory idea. Roughly one in four Indian companies already runs agents in live systems, according to an EY survey of Indian enterprises. Industry estimates put overall AI adoption among Indian firms near 80 per cent, ahead of the United States, while fewer than one in four have written down any rules for it. That gap is the whole story. India is adopting this faster than almost anybody and governing it less than almost anybody. The failure with no burglar When we picture a hack, we picture an intruder. A locked screen and a ransom demand. Money gone from an account. There is a moment, and somebody sees it. What OpenAI described has none of that. No outsider broke in. The software was doing the work it had been handed, using permissions properly granted to it, and it went somewhere it was not meant to go. Nothing looked stolen, because in the ordinary sense nothing was. Now place that inside an Indian bank. An agent has been cleared to read customer accounts, because reading accounts is its job. One week it begins pulling records it has no reason to pull. No alarm sounds, because every action it takes is one it is permitted to take. The monitoring system sees an approved user doing approved things, and has no way to ask why. Nobody files a report, because nobody yet has anything to report. The six-hour rule does not measure how quickly we find a problem. It measures how honest we are once we already have What Delhi has done, and what it has left out India has not ignored any of this. On 25 May, CERT-In, the governments cyber agency under the electronics ministry, published a 38-page blueprint on defending against AI-assisted attacks. It tells organisations to set boundaries for their agents, keep logs, watch them continuously and build an emergency switch that can shut a misbehaving one down. That is more specific than most governments have managed. Four things are wrong with it. The first is that it is advice, not law. CERT-Ins own audit rules, published last July, are compulsory, and the two documents do not line up, leaving an Indian company holding a mandatory annual audit in one hand and voluntary AI guidance in the other. The second is that it treats every organisation as the same organisation. A district hospital and a payments company are handed identical recommendations, though they hold very different information and answer to different regulators. The third is that its AI section hands every task to the IT department and none to the boardroom. A company could follow it to the letter and still have directors who could not say which AI systems it runs. Responsibility for the fastest-moving risk in the building has been filed under technical maintenance. The fourth is that it says nothing about open-source models, which is what a large share of Indian startups run. Download a free model off the internet and there is no contract to review and nobody to ring. A practical gap sits underneath all four. CERT-In recommends an emergency shutdown, yet in a global industry survey this year roughly six in ten organisations admitted they could not quickly stop an agent that had begun misbehaving. The advice is sound. The button, in most places, has not been built. The fair objection Nobody has solved this anywhere. On 1 May the cyber agencies of the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued their first joint guidance on agents, and it too is advisory. Europes rules for classifying these systems were due in February and had still not appeared months later. India is not lagging. It stands in the same fog as everyone else. The stronger objection is this. Write a rule you cannot measure and you get paperwork instead of safety. Nobody can yet define, in language a court would accept, the moment an agent begins behaving wrongly, and a deadline attached to an undefined moment produces box-ticking. That is right about mandates and wrong about what follows. What is needed is not a new law but one extra line on a form that already exists. Bottom line When an Indian organisation reports an incident, it reports the moment it found out. It is not obliged to say when the trouble began, or how confident it is about that answer. Those two questions are the only real measure of whether our defences work, and nobody is required to answer either. CERT-In handled about 29.4 lakh incidents in 2025. Every one of them is a case where somebody noticed. We hold no figure at all for the cases where nobody did, and the technology we are now installing at record speed is precisely the sort that fails without anybody noticing. Six hours is a good rule pointed at the wrong thing, and the distance between the two is where the next serious breach in this country will sit, quietly, for as long as it cares to. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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South Delhi Superstars Dominate West Delhi Lions with Unbeaten 171-Run Partnership
New Delhi, August 17: The South Delhi Superstars triumphed over the West Delhi Lions by 10 wickets in the 31st match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The opening pair played a crucial role in this commanding victory. With this win, the South Delhi Superstars have secured ... Read more South Delhi Superstars Dominate West Delhi Lions with Unbeaten 171-Run Partnership
Karnika Mandal Takes on Challenging Dual Role in Historical Film
New Delhi [India], August 17: South Indian actress Karnika Mandal is steadily making her mark across the Indian film industry with her versatile performances and distinctive screen presence. After appearing in Bollywood projects including Love is Forever, Shubh Ratri, Hathauda Singh and Bhabhi Mil Gayi Yaar, the actress is now attracting attention for her upcoming []
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New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Monday that it would finalise the new rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, which include regulations related to airfares, surge pricing, and excess baggage charges by airlines, within three weeks. The governments assurance came in response to the Supreme Court asking the government []
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Northeast United FC Secure Semifinal Spots in 135th Durand Cup
New Delhi, August 17: Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Northeast United FC have confirmed their places in the semifinals of the 135th Durand Cup. This announcement finalizes all four semifinalists, which include Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Sporting Club Delhi, East Bengal FC, and Northeast United FC. In the third quarter-final match held at Kolkatas Vivekananda ... Read more Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Northeast United FC Secure Semifinal Spots in 135th Durand Cup
Excise policy case: HC gives 4 weeks to Kejriwal, others to reply to CBI plea
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Delhi BJP lodges police complaint over 'fake' photo of Nitin Nabin holding national flag upside down
The Delhi BJP unit has filed a police complaint regarding a fake picture. This fabricated image shows party president Nitin Nabin holding the national flag upside down. BJP leaders met with police officials to demand a thorough investigation into the matter. They stated that opposition parties misuse social media to spread misinformation and disturb the atmosphere. The party submitted a fact-check video along with its complaint to the authorities.
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Delhi High Court Grants Time to Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case
New Delhi, August 17: The Delhi High Court has granted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and others four weeks to respond to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) petition. This petition challenges the dismissal of charges against them in an alleged excise policy corruption case. Justice Manoj Jain, while ... Read more Delhi High Court Grants Time to Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case
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UGC-NET re-exam fallout: NTA axes over 50 staff members
New Delhi: Under fire over a re-test in three UGC-NET subjects after errors in exam papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) went into damage control on Monday, August 17, by removing more than 50 of its staff members and roping in professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures to reform the overall examination Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP Leader Criticizes Kejriwals Mental Naxal Comment
New Delhi, August 17: Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday for referring to himself as a mental Naxal. Malhotra asserted that there is no doubt Kejriwals mindset aligns with a politically Naxal ideology. He accused Kejriwal of supporting student movements in Delhi, where the BJP ... Read more BJP Leader Criticizes Kejriwals Mental Naxal Comment
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Ineligible beneficiaries to face aid stoppage, recovery of dues
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Supreme Court orders restoration of AAP Gujarat's Facebook, Instagram accounts
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Giant-killer Ayush Shetty headlines India's perfect opening day at Delhi Worlds
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BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi; India 5-0 on Day 1
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CM Pema Khandu Meets Amit Shah, Presents 10-Year Progress Report Of
Itanagar, August 17: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday and presented the 10-Year Progress Report of Team Arunachal on behalf of the people of the state, highlighting its development and transformation over the past decade. During the meeting, Khandu briefed Shah on key initiatives... The post CM Pema Khandu Meets Amit Shah, Presents 10-Year Progress Report Of Team Arunachal first appeared on Northeast Today .
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TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee moves SC against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Staff Reporter/ New Delhi In a significant political development, TMC Leader of the House in the Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging inaction over the partys action against 20 rebel TMC MPs. The petition, registered on Monday as W.P.(C) No. 1033/2026, names the Lok Sabha []
SEBI Launches Two Portals to Enhance Cybersecurity in Securities Market
New Delhi, August 17: The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, announced two new initiatives on Monday aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, incident reporting, and information sharing across the entire securities market ecosystem. Speaking at a seminar on cyber defense, Pandey emphasized that cyber threats transcend organizational and regulatory ... Read more SEBI Launches Two Portals to Enhance Cybersecurity in Securities Market
UGC-NET retest: Student groups in Delhi demand NTA be scrapped
New Delhi: Several student organisations held protests in the national capital on Monday, August 17, against the National Testing Agencys decision to reconduct the UGC-NET examinations for three subjects, demanding that the NTA be scrapped as its repeated lapses have put students academic and career plans at risk. The protests come amid continuing criticism of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Gold Rebounds 600 To 1.56 Lakh, Weak US Dollar Revives Bullion Demand
Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.
BWF World Championships: Ayush Shetty beats defending champion Shi Yu Qi
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NHAI Announces Recruitment for Young Professionals: Apply by September 8
New Delhi, August 17: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has exciting news for young job seekers. They have issued an official notification for the recruitment of young professionals (legal) on a contractual basis, with a total of 5 positions available. The vacancies include 4 positions for the General category and 1 for the ... Read more NHAI Announces Recruitment for Young Professionals: Apply by September 8
Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event
Chandigarh, August 17: Punjab BJP President Kailash Singh Dhillon expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day event at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. On Monday, he stated that while the entire nation was immersed in patriotic fervor on this sacred occasion, the reported attempt by ... Read more Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event
Delhi HC dismisses plea to declare Rajiv Gandhi Foundation public authority under RTI Act
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Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Strict Guidelines On Eligibility And Fund Recovery
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Ayush Shetty stuns World No.1 Shi Yuqi in biggest win of his career at Badminton World Championships
Ayush Shetty has announced himself on the biggest stage in style as the 21-year-old Indian pulled off a stunning three-game victory over world No.1 Shi Yuqiof China on the opening day of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. Shetty produced the biggest win of his young career and marched into the men's singles second round.He prevailed 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in a gripping contest that lasted 73 minutes. The Indian shuttler had the home crowd behind him and, despite a late scare in the deciding game, held his nerve when it mattered most to complete a memorable upset.
No Vacancy for Opposition in Uttar Pradesh for 27 Years: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
New Delhi, August 17: In a recent statement regarding the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi targeted opposition parties. He asserted that regardless of their claims, there will be no vacancy for them in power, not just in the next years elections but for the next 27 years. Naqvi ... Read more No Vacancy for Opposition in Uttar Pradesh for 27 Years: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller
Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi in a thrilling opening-round clash at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Monday.
Deepak Mhaskey Appointed as New Head of BJP IT Cell, Succeeds Amit Malviya
New Delhi, August 17: In a significant organizational shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Deepak Mhaskey as the new head of its IT Cell, replacing Amit Malviya. This announcement was made on Monday, along with a complete list of new national office bearers, effective immediately. In the social media team, Preeti Gandhi, Shivanand ... Read more Deepak Mhaskey Appointed as New Head of BJP IT Cell, Succeeds Amit Malviya
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New Appointments in BJP Leadership: Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude
New Delhi, August 17: In a significant reshuffle within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), National President Nitin Naveen has appointed MP Satish Poonia as the National General Secretary and senior leader Lal Singh Arya as the National Vice President. Both leaders expressed their gratitude towards the party leadership and organization upon receiving their new responsibilities. ... Read more New Appointments in BJP Leadership: Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude
Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude After New Appointments in BJP
New Delhi, August 17: In a significant reshuffle, BJP National President Nitin Naveen has appointed MP Satish Poonia as the National General Secretary and senior leader Lal Singh Arya as the National Vice President. Both leaders expressed their gratitude towards the party leadership and organization for their new responsibilities. In a conversation, BJP MP Satish ... Read more Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude After New Appointments in BJP
Pressing emergency: Shehzad Poonawalla officially quits BJP
New Delhi: Almost a fortnight after reports of quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from all positions as well as his primary membership through a letter to party chief Nitin Nabin on Monday, August 17. Sharing the letter on his X account, he wrote: With utmost humility, sense of affection & gratitude, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime
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New Delhi [India], August 17: The Millennium Group of Schools, one of India's leading K-12 institutions, today announced the launch of the Millennium AI Creators Championship 2026, a first-of-its-kind national initiative designed to inspire school students to harness Artificial Intelligence responsibly while nurturing human creativity, innovation and future-ready skills. Open to students from Grades 5 to 12 across schools in India, the championship is free to participate, with registrations opening on 15th August 2026 and entries being accepted until 31st August 2026. The winners of the nationwide competition will be announced on 12th September 2026.
DPL 2026: All-round East Delhi Riders Beat New Delhi Tigers By 36 Runs
For New Delhi Tigers: East Delhi Riders secured a 36-run win over New Delhi Tigers in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted a strong 192/7 in 20 overs, with Vansh Mehra, Arpit Rana, Mayank Rawat and Suryansh Raina making valuable contributions. The Riders made a fast start as Mehra and Rana added 62 runs for the first wicket in just 5.4 overs. Mehra scored 35 off 21 balls before being dismissed, while Rana contributed 33 off 22. After the openers departed, Mayank Rawat and Suryansh Raina kept the pressure on the Tigers' bowlers. Rawat smashed 40 off 23 balls, including four sixes, while Raina scored 33 off 21 to help the Riders finish with a competitive total. For New Delhi Tigers, Rishabh Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with 3/34 in four overs, while Laxman took 2/31. Chasing 193, New Delhi Tigers started positively but soon lost wickets at regular intervals. They slipped to 94/4 in 10.2 overs, putting themselves under pressure. Captain Himmat Singh and Lakshay Thareja then tried to rebuild the innings, adding 48 runs for the fifth wicket. However, Mayank Rawat broke the partnership by dismissing Himmat for 31 off 20 balls. The Tigers struggled to recover after that and eventually lost all their wickets for 156, falling 36 runs short of the target at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which will host the international fixtures between India and Afghanistan. Captain Himmat Singh and Lakshay Thareja then tried to rebuild the innings, adding 48 runs for the fifth wicket. However, Mayank Rawat broke the partnership by dismissing Himmat for 31 off 20 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Riders' strong batting effort, followed by disciplined bowling, helped them secure a convincing victory. Article Source: IANS
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New Delhi, August 17: In response to recent concerns regarding examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), Union Education Minister Prakash Javadekar convened a high-level meeting on Monday to review the agencys operations. He directed a comprehensive audit of all examination processes. The Ministry of Education stated that the NTA must prepare a report ... Read more Education Minister Reviews NTA Operations Amid Examination Issues
Delhi University 2026 Election Rules: Paperless Campaign, Video Speeches, No Printed Posters
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New Delhi, August 17: Airtel Payments Bank announced a significant leadership change on Monday. Sunil Bharti Mittal will resign from his position as Non-Executive Chairman and leave the board, effective September 30, 2026. Shabnam Sinha will assume the role of Chairperson starting October 1, 2026. Her appointment has received approval from both the board and ... Read more Sunil Mittal Resigns as Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank; Shabnam Sinha to Take Over
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CM Omar Felicitates J&K MMA Fighter Owais Yaqoob, Awards Rs 1 Lakh
SRINAGAR , August 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday felicitated international mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Owais Yaqoob and presented him with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh in recognition of his achievements on the international stage. Yaqoob, a native of Murran village in Pulwama, recently secured a notable victory over Delyan Georgiev at BRAVE Combat Federation 107. Georgiev is a training and sparring partner of UFC champion Ilia Topuria. The victory has further raised Yaqoobs profile in international MMA as he continues to pursue his goal of earning a place in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born in 1998, Yaqoob began training in Taekwondo and kickboxing around 2012 and went on to win more than a dozen national medals across different martial arts disciplines. He later shifted his focus to MMA and began competing internationally. His professional career started with a setback when he suffered a third-round submission defeat in his debut bout at Matrix Fight Night 11 in New Delhi in 2023. He subsequently travelled to Dagestan, Russia, where he underwent specialised training to strengthen his wrestling and ground game. The training proved fruitful, with Yaqoob returning to competition to record victories in India, Kazakhstan and China. He also became the first fighter from Jammu and Kashmir to compete and win under the BRAVE Combat Federation banner. Beyond his professional career, Yaqoob has contributed to the development of martial arts at the grassroots level. He founded the Lions Den Martial Arts Academy in Pulwama in 2015, where more than 200 young athletes have reportedly received training. The Rs 1 lakh cash award from the Chief Minister recognises Yaqoobs recent international accomplishments and his contribution to promoting martial arts among youth in Jammu and Kashmir. Yaqoob remains focused on his long-term ambition of making it to the UFC and representing India on the worlds biggest MMA stage.
The Badminton World Championships 2026 kicked off in perfect fashion for ace India shuttler PV Sindhu. Taking on Irish star Sophia Noble in the first round, PV Sindhu registered a straight-sets win. The two stars met at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on August 17th.
IMD Alert: On August 18, the worst form of weather will be seen in Jharkhand. According to the Meteorological Department, extremely heavy rainfall with heavy to very heavy rainfall may be recorded at isolated places in Jharkhand. Due to torrential rains in the state, there is a possibility of water logging in low-lying areas and [] The post IMD Alert: Torrential rain alert in 6 states on August 18, weather will be like this from Delhi to UP-Bihar first appeared on informalnewz .
Chinas Arctic Ambitions: The Implications of the Northern Sea Route for India
New Delhi, August 17: The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has posed significant threats to global trade, prompting China to explore a new maritime route. Beijing has initiated regular container services along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), which runs along Russias northern coast. This emerging path through the Arctic ice could serve as a ... Read more Chinas Arctic Ambitions: The Implications of the Northern Sea Route for India
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Japan + India = China's New Headache; New Defence, Supply Chain Web That's Challenging Beijing
Japan is looking beyond its traditional dependence on the United States and deepening defence ties with India and Australia. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumis regional push comes as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expose pressure on American weapons stockpiles and Chinese export controls sharpen Tokyos concerns about vulnerable supply chains. Koizumi has already called for consideration of a China-free defence-equipment supply chain. India is increasingly part of the answer. New Delhi and Tokyo are advancing the UNICORN naval communication system, expanding military exercises and discussing further defence-equipment and technology cooperation. Japan is simultaneously deepening industrial integration with Australia around Mogami-class frigates. This is not an Asian NATO or a replacement for Washington. It is a network of Indo-Pacific powers trying to become harder to pressureand less dependent on China. Here is why India could emerge as one of Japans most valuable defence partners.
Qatar Launches UPI-Based Remittance Service for Indians
New Delhi, August 17: Sending money to India has become easier for Indian residents in Qatar. Qatar Post has launched a remittance service powered by UPI, allowing direct transfers to eligible bank accounts in India. The UPI-based remittance service is now available through Qatar Post outlets. Customers can send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts ... Read more Qatar Launches UPI-Based Remittance Service for Indians
Tripura: Pradyot Signals Tough Stand on Tiprasa Accord, Says
Agartala, August 17, 2026: Tipra Motha founder and former royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday signalled a tough stance on the partys future political course, asserting that the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord remains his foremost concern. Pradyot made the remarks after returning to Agartala from New Delhi, where he held discussions with... The post Tripura: Pradyot Signals Tough Stand on Tiprasa Accord, Says Give My People Their Rights or I Will Go My Own Way first appeared on Northeast Today .
Is Fadnavis shifting to national politics? He says...
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation about a potential move to national politics, asserting his commitment to serving the state. He clarified that his visit to Delhi was to discuss Maharashtra's development projects with the central government, not for a change in his political role.
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh protested in Delhi today, urging the government to address long-standing demands for employees, pensioners, and unorganised workers, including a minimum wage of 30,000 and job security for contract workers.
With the familiar paper pink tickets soon to be replaced by an Aadhaar-linked smart card, local commuters have found the digital shift easy. However, strict residency rules continue to block the capitals floating population
New Delhi, August 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making significant changes to its organization in preparation for the upcoming elections. On Monday, BJP President Nitin Naveen announced a new national team that includes experienced leaders, representatives from various states, and individuals actively working within the organization. This move indicates that the BJP aims ... Read more BJP Restructures National Team Ahead of Upcoming Elections to Focus on Organization and Social Expansion
PV Sindhu makes stunning start at Badminton Worlds
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu commenced her 2026 Badminton World Championships journey with a commanding straight-game victory over Sophia Noble in New Delhi.
BJP Appoints New National Executive with a Blend of Fresh and Experienced Faces
New Delhi, August 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a comprehensive list of new national office bearers, effective immediately. This decision was made by National President Nitin Naveen on Monday. Among the most notable appointments is Smriti Irani, who has been designated as the National General Secretary, marking her significant return to a ... Read more BJP Appoints New National Executive with a Blend of Fresh and Experienced Faces
CPI(M) demands scrapping of NTA, NEP after errors in NET-UGC papers
New Delhi, Aug 17: The CPI(M) demanded on Monday that the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, be scrapped, saying errors in three UGC-NET papers have once again exposed the entrenched rot in the country's education system. In a statement issued here, the party's Politburo said the latest errors have exposed the NTA's abject incompetence in conducting examinations and reiterated its demand for scrapping the agency as well as the NEP, which it described as the oot cause of the decay in the education system. This disgraceful episode has once again exposed the entrenched rot in India's education system and lays bare the NTA's abject incompetence to hold these examinations, the CPI(M) said. The party alleged that instead of addressing the consequences of the NEP, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its affiliates are targeting those who question the education system. Deplorably, instead of remedying the NEP's disastrous consequences, the BJP and its affiliates target those who question the system, it said, while condemning the killing of Janab Mafik, father of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal. Mafik died after he was allegedly assaulted at his residence after his son visited a school to record infrastructural gaps. The NTA on Sunday announced a retest for three papers -- English, Commerce and Sociology -- of the UGC-NET that was held in June following complaints of several errors in these papers. The English paper will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on September 9, while the Commerce paper will be conducted the same day from 3 pm to 6 pm. The Sociology re-test will be held from 9 am to 12 noon on September 10. The NTA conducted the UGC-NET 2026 from June 22 to June 30 across 87 subjects for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), eligibility for assistant professor and admission to PhD programmes. In a public notice, the agency said it had received several complaints about multiple errors in the question papers of the three subjects and formed a committee to look into these issues.
Sanjay Nishad Advocates Reservation Rights for Nishad and Other Communities Ahead of UP Elections
New Delhi, August 17: The issue of reservation is heating up among political parties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Sanjay Nishad, a minister in the UP government, emphasized the reservation rights of the Nishad, Rajbhar, Patel, and other communities, asserting that they have the first claim to these rights. In a conversation ... Read more Sanjay Nishad Advocates Reservation Rights for Nishad and Other Communities Ahead of UP Elections
Sandeep Patil: The Stylish Cricketer Who Excelled as an Actor and Coach
New Delhi, August 17: Sandeep Patil is celebrated as one of Indias most aggressive and talented batsmen. His captivating batting style and fearless approach have earned him a special place in the hearts of fans. As a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, Patil played several memorable innings that elevated Indias status in international ... Read more Sandeep Patil: The Stylish Cricketer Who Excelled as an Actor and Coach
