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New Delhi, August 12: Foreign affairs expert Wail Awad discussed Indias recent decision to name 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh, Chinas objections, peace along the India-China border, India-Bangladesh relations, and the India-U.S. strategic partnership in an exclusive interview with a news agency. Awad stated that Indias naming of these locations is more ... Read more India Sends Strong Diplomatic Message to China with Naming of 27 Locations

Hyderabad, August 12: Telangana Chief Minister Revant Reddy announced on Tuesday that the state government will host the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a large scale. The Chief Minister reviewed preparations for the event with Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud and senior officials at the Bodhi Pavilion located in the MCRHRD campus. The ... Read more Telangana Government to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2026 on a Grand Scale

New Delhi, August 12: Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the two nations. She remarked that the meeting between High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman marks a positive development for bilateral relations. Sikri stated that India is committed to ensuring democracy, ... Read more Former High Commissioner Veena Sikri Advocates for Stronger India-Bangladesh Relations

New Delhi, August 12: Major General (Retired) PK Sehgal, a defense expert, discussed the crucial aspects of India-Bangladesh relations, including infiltration from Bengal, visa issues, and healthcare facilities. He also addressed comments made by U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore and the Ministry of External Affairs regarding Arunachal Pradesh. Recently, Indias Ambassador to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, met ... Read more India-Bangladesh Relations: A Strategic Necessity, Says PK Sehgal

Washington, August 11: White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro stated on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will find a solution through mutual dialogue regarding Indias purchase of Russian oil and the proposed high tariffs from the U.S. During a press briefing at the White House, Navarro remarked, President ... Read more U.S.-India Tariff Dispute: White House Trade Advisor Confident in Resolution by Trump and Modi

New Delhi, August 11: Civil Aviation Secretary Sameer Kumar Sinha and senior officials met with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Tuesday. The discussion centered on the turbulence incident involving Tata Groups airline during a flight from Phuket to Delhi. Last week, the aircraft, cruising at 36,000 feet, suddenly dropped 300 feet, resulting in serious ... Read more Air India CEO Faces Inquiry Over Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident

New Delhi, August 11: Indias net direct tax collection for the current fiscal year has seen a remarkable increase of 23%, reaching 8.11 lakh crore from April 1 to August 10. This information was released by the government on Tuesday. During this period, the total direct tax collection rose by 19.75% year-on-year, amounting to 9.55 ... Read more Indias Direct Tax Collection Surges by 23% to 8.11 Lakh Crore

New Delhi, August 11: India has condemned the violence against protesters and the local population in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). During a press briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for these human rights violations. In response to questions about the violence in POK, Jaiswal ... Read more India Condemns Human Rights Violations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Port Louis, August 11: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Chief of the Indian Navy, engaged in multiple discussions with senior officials of the Mauritius government on Tuesday. The talks focused on enhancing bilateral maritime security cooperation between the two nations. Key officials present included Police Commissioner Ramprasad Sooruzbali of the Mauritius Police Force and Kan Oye ... Read more Indian Navy Chief Discusses Maritime Security Cooperation with Mauritius Officials

New Delhi, August 11: India has reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inseparable part of its territory. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized this point. Recently, India officially included 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its map by changing their names. This move prompted a ... Read more Arunachal Pradesh is an Integral Part of India: Ministry of External Affairs

New Delhi, August 11: Global rating agency Fitch has retained Indias long-term issuer default rating at BBB- with a stable outlook, while maintaining the short-term issuer default rating at F3. This reflects Indias robust growth prospects and solid external financial fundamentals. In a recent note, Fitch emphasized that maintaining macroeconomic stability and a strong track ... Read more Fitch Maintains Indias BBB- Rating Amid Economic Challenges

New Delhi, August 11: Indias newly appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties between India and Saudi Arabia amid current regional challenges. He noted that the two nations share a historic and special relationship and expressed confidence that their partnership will reach new heights in the coming years. In ... Read more Strengthening Ties: Indias New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Highlights Strategic Relations

Kolkata, August 11: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited has announced plans to deliver five warships to the Indian Navy by the end of 2026-27. This announcement was made by GRSEs Chairman and Managing Director, Commodore P.R. Hari (Retd.), during the launch of the next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) named Shruti on August 11 ... Read more Indian Navys Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shruti Launched at GRSE Yard

Mumbai, August 11: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Tuesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 388.19 points, or 0.49 percent, settling at 78,154.25. The Nifty dropped 112.10 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 24,471.70. Selling pressure was most pronounced in the FMCG and real estate ... Read more Indian Stock Market Closes Lower Amid Surge in Crude Oil Prices

New Delhi, August 11: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Chief of the Indian Navy, is currently on an official visit to Mauritius. At the start of his trip, he met with key officials, including Kan Oe Phong Veng-Purn, the Secretary for Home and Defense, Police Commissioner Ramprasad Surujbally, and Indias High Commissioner to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava. ... Read more Indian Navy Chief Strengthens Maritime Security Ties During Mauritius Visit

New Delhi, August 11: Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Farveez Maharoof believes that the absence of retired off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will significantly impact the Indian team in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Maharoof stated that the spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar could play crucial roles for India in this ... Read more Ashwins Absence Will Be Felt: Maharuf Highlights Key Players for India in Sri Lanka Series

New Delhi, August 11: India has reached its goal of becoming the leading nation in ship recycling five years ahead of the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 timeline. The country now holds over 35.4% of the global market share in this sector, according to a government fact sheet released on Tuesday. The fact sheet highlights ... Read more India Achieves Top Spot in Ship Recycling Five Years Ahead of Schedule

New Delhi, August 11: Today marks the birth anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent Indian physicist and the father of the countrys space program. Born on August 12, 1919, in Ahmedabad to a distinguished industrialist, Ambalal Sarabhai, he showed an early interest in science. Sarabhai was instrumental in highlighting the need for space research in ... Read more Vikram Sarabhai: Pioneer of Indias Space Program and Atomic Energy Commission Chair

New Delhi, August 11: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has welcomed the U.S. courts decision to dismiss all criminal charges against him, his brother Sagar Adani, and associate Vineet Jain. He expressed this sentiment with humility and deep respect for the judicial process. Adani emphasized that his faith in truth, fairness, and the ... Read more Gautam Adani Welcomes U.S. Court Ruling, Commits to Continued Development in India

New Delhi, August 10: The Indian government has announced the addition of 11 new international entry points to facilitate easier access for foreign nationals holding e-visas. This includes nine new land ports and two new airports, bringing the total number of international ports available for e-visa holders to 88. The central government stated that under ... Read more India Expands E-Visa Access with 11 New Entry Points

New Delhi, August 10: In response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, India has diversified its sources of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, increasing the number of countries from which it imports LNG from six to a total of 15. This information was shared with Parliament on Monday by the government. Petroleum and Natural ... Read more India Expands LNG Imports Amid West Asia Crisis, Now Sourcing from 15 Countries

New Delhi, August 10: Yashpal Sharma, a key member of Indias victorious 1983 One Day World Cup team, showcased remarkable performances under challenging circumstances. He remains an inspiring figure for cricket enthusiasts. Born on August 11, 1954, in Ludhiana, the right-handed batsman was known for his solid defense, effectively neutralizing any attack. He made a ... Read more Yashpal Sharma: The Unsung Hero of Indias 1983 World Cup Victory

New Delhi, August 10: Following an increase in import duties, the Indian government has collected 10,463 crore in customs duty on gold, silver, and platinum imports between May 13 and August 2. This information was disclosed by the government in Parliament on Monday. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Finance ... Read more India Collects Over 10,460 Crore in Customs Duty on Precious Metals After Tax Hike

New Delhi, August 10: Indias capital expenditure on 1,847 major infrastructure projects currently under construction has reached 21.97 lakh crore as of June 2026. This amount represents over 54% of the total investment of 40.54 lakh crore allocated by the central government for large infrastructure initiatives, according to a fact sheet released by the government ... Read more Indias Infrastructure Spending Surges to 21.97 Lakh Crore Across 1,847 Major Projects

New Delhi, August 10: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced on Monday its ambitious plan to sell a total of 2 million connected cars by 2030. Currently, over 800,000 connected vehicles from the company are already on Indian roads. By 2027, HMIL aims to achieve a target of 1 million connected car sales. In a ... Read more Hyundai Motor India Aims to Sell 2 Million Connected Cars by 2030