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Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump recommended replacing the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine with three separate shots as part of a sweeping overhaul of Americas childhood immunisation policy. The recommendation will take effect once single-disease versions of the vaccines are domestically available. Until then, the combined MMR vaccine will remain accessible. Trumps []

Bogota, Aug 11 (IANS) The death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132, with more than 570 others injured, the Colombian government said in its latest update. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said in Bogota that the quake damaged 1,575 homes and infrastructure at six airports, []

Washington, August 11 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a large gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States. The Universal Oneness Celebrations will bring together Hindu cultural, spiritual, service and community organisations from across the country, according []

Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump kept open the possibility of a major military escalation against Iran, rejected Tehrans demand for compensation and asserted that the US Navy had complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. Asked what would follow the latest round of talks with Iran, Trump twice told reporters: Youll find []

Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) Leaders across the world express solidarity and support for the people of Colombia as the South American nation was hit with a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which left several areas devastated, with scores dead as the search and rescue operations go on. French President Immannuel Macron stated that Colombia can count on []

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The WhatsApp account of Debangshu Panda, BJP MLA from Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal, has been hacked. It is alleged that messages are being sent to various people using his number, asking for money. Not only that, several people are being threatened. The incident has created a stir in various []

Chhindwara, Aug 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Monday said the party was focusing on strengthening its grassroots organisation and training workers as it prepares for future political battles in the state. Patwari was speaking at a twoday training programme for Mandalam, block and city presidents of the Congress committees of Chhindwara []

Jerusalem, Aug 10 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, met Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem on Monday and discussed development partnerships in several areas. Amb JP Singh met Ms Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israels Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem today. Discussed the wideranging []

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 10: More than 150 student researchers from 13 schools, including participants from a school in Dubai, came together at Neerja Modi School forMathelogics Edition 4, an inter-school mathematics research workshop focused on the growing role of mathematics in emerging technologies. The workshop provided a platform for students to present research projects []

Focus on Experiential Learning, Innovation and Industry Readiness Jais [Amethi], August 10: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), an Institution of National Importance established under an Act of Parliament, organised its Orientation Programme 2026 at the Jais Campus on Saturday. Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, RGIPT, emphasised that contemporary technical education must move beyond conventional []

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reportedly examining trading activity recorded during the first week of the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) amid concerns over unusual price movements and the potential influence of low-liquidity trades on closing prices. According to NDTV Profit report, the market regulator has []

Aberdeen, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian golf veteran Jeev Milkha Singh produced one of his better performances of the season, finishing tied seventh at the 2026 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen. The 54-year-old carded rounds of 76, 71, 69 and 70 to finish at two-under for the tournament, overcoming a []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Australian star Min Woo Lee will make his professional debut in India when he joins a high-profile field for the second edition of the India Championship, scheduled to be held at Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18. The DP World Tour and PGA TOUR winner will line up []

Beijing, Aug 10 (IANS) Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and flooding, with authorities warning that risks remained even as the storm weakened after making landfall. As of 7 a.m. Monday, about 167,900 people had been moved from vulnerable areas on land and at sea []

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Monday described his first meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as fruitful, saying that the two countries not only share a border but also share dreams, local media reported. Trivedi on Monday held separate bilateral meetings with Bangladesh PM Rahman and Home Minister []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India is emerging as a major player in artificial intelligence by combining largescale public investment, shared computing facilities and a governance model that seeks to balance innovation with democratic safeguards, a report has said. Artificial Intelligence is transforming economies, governance and global influence, and India is emerging as one of []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India on Monday condemned the defacement of the premises of its Embassy in Slovenia by anti-India elements and called for holding the perpetrators accountable. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected. We have taken up []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cybersecurity continued to dominate technology-related hiring trends globally in the second quarter of 2026, a report said on Monday. The report, by intelligence platform GlobalData titled Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals Q2 2026, found that AI, big data and cybersecurity remained the []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Meta-backed WhatsApp users reported issues with the messaging platform on Monday with the disruption appearing to affect the sharing of photos, videos, stickers, GIFs and other media files across several countries. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, users began registering reports early Monday morning. Among the reported issues, 41 per cent []

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against cross-border terror networks, an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module was busted, and a key operative was arrested with a hand grenade, said Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Monday The operation was jointly carried out by the Counter Intelligence Jalandhar and the []

Jaipur, Aug 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has made a strong statement in support of reservation while addressing a Tribal Festival at Panch Athai in Nangal Pyarivas, Dausa Speaking during the second day of World Tribal Day celebrations on Sunday, Meena dismissed speculation that reservation could be abolished and said, As []

Lucknow, Aug 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged people to make the annual Kanwar Yatra a festival of social responsibility, service and cooperation, saying the pilgrimage is not merely a religious ritual but also a living expression of social harmony, discipline and Indias cultural traditions. In a message to the people []