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Digital Desk | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Entering the 17th day of his hunger strike, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Monday issued a highly emotional appeal to the Maratha community. Having discontinued IV fluids and medical treatment, Jarange Patil stated that his physical condition was rapidly deteriorating, warning that his upcoming journey to Mumbai might be his last encounter with the people of Maharashtra. Today is the 17th day of my fast. Removing the IV

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) The United States will account for 80 per cent of global computing power by 2028, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, casting artificial intelligence as a critical strategic contest with China. Bessent made the projection during a wide-ranging conversation at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas. He said the US held half of global computing capacity in 2025 and was rapidly extending that lead. In 2025, the US had 50 per cent of global computing po

Kremlin reveals crucial bilateral talks between PM Modi and Vladimir Putin on Su-57 fighter jets, new nuclear power plants, and the return of Indian nationals.

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday stressed the importance of maintaining rusted and honest relations with India, while also praising the leadership for its efficiency in delivering commitments. Addressing a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, Bettel reflected on his 13 years in government, saying Luxembourg and India had made significant efforts to strengthen their r

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India maintained a stable contribution to Germany's inbound tourism with Indian visitor nights up 0.1 per cent yearonyear and the countrys ten leading city destinations accounting for about 61 per cent of all Indian overnight stays, a statement said on Monday. Germany recorded 36.4 million international overnight stays in the first half of 2026, while India maintains stable growth and strong long-term potential, a statement from the German National Tourist Office said. Ge

New Delhi, Sept 7 (IANS) India's one of the largest space-tech startups in terms of fundraising said on Monday it raised $100 million in a Series C funding round which is the largest single funding round raised by a space technology entity in India, taking its total funding to $195 million. The Bengaluru-headquartered organisation said the investment will support its next phase of growth as it expands across satellite sensing, Earth intelligence software and space systems for commercial and sove

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has called for her side to maintain its momentum as the team enters the knockout stage of the tournament, saying the next two matches will be crucial and urging the players to stick to the plans that have served them well during the league stage. The next two games are very important for us. One game at a time; the next game is very important. Hopefully we will continue the way we have been performing well in this tournament. I think that mo

Canberra, Sep 7 (IANS) India and Australia on Monday held discussions on strengthening bilateral partnership and explored opportunities for greater cooperation. The discussions took place as Indian High Commissioner Nagesh Singh met Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Australia's House of Representatives and Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability, Andrew Hastie. A valuable exchange on strengthening the IndiaAustralia partnership and exploring opportunities for greater cooperation,

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said that he pitched expanding opportunities for American businesses in India and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. American innovation is a powerful force around the world, Gor said in a post on X after a discussion with Amazon executives on the company's India footprint and expanding opportunities for US business and strengthening US-India economic ties. In addition, Gor -- who was in Bengaluru on Sunday -

Seoul, Sep 7 (IANS) South Korea's exports to India jumped more than 30 per cent in the first eight months of the year from the same period in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors, a government agency said on Monday. Korean shipments to India rose 30.8 per cent on-year to $16.8 billion from January through August compared to $12.84 billion last year, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). India is stepping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI), data

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The Indian auto retail industry saw its biggest-ever August sales at 24,23,201 units, up 17.51 per cent year-on-year, as two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors and three-wheelers each set fresh August records, the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed on Monday. Growth was led by wheeled construction equipment at 31.45 per cent, two-wheelers at 19.69 per cent, passenger vehicles at 16.14 per cent and comm

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday met Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station and said his journey showcases US-India space cooperation. Enjoyed meeting Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station. From training at NASA to piloting Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, his journey showcases US-India space cooperation at its best, Gor said on social media platform X. Gor als

New Delhi/Paris, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. Today, in the capital of France, Paris, A magnificent Swaminarayan temple is being inaugurated. This inauguration is a new era of cultural r

Kathmandu, Sep 6 (IANS) India's tunnel rescue team is continuing its operations despite challenging conditions and poor access, India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, said on Sunday. Search and Rescue Operations in Chilime Tunnel: Despite challenging conditions of limited and poor access, slush and heavy debris, the India-Nepal joint technical team continue to make progress in the tunnel with hard manual work. The teams also started establishing rope connectivity from Syafrubesi to the

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India must build resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains, strengthen its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world and move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation. Addressing the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 here, the minister said Indias pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities to the world and

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday issued a clarification regarding media reports on its role amid space sector reforms, saying it remains at the centre of Indias space programme, leading national efforts in advanced research, strategic capabilities, human space-flight, next-generation launch technologies, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar and planetary exploration, while a wider Indian ecosystem provides the scale needed to realise Indias 'Sp

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday that ISRO will remain the bedrock of Indian space sector, as some misleading reports surfaced around the future role of the Indian space agency. In a post on X, he said that there has been some misleading narrative in the media around the future role of ISRO. Let me say it unequivocally: ISRO s role is by no means diminishing. It will remain the bedrock of Ind

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India today increasingly engages with the world with confidence, not insecurity. India does not need to decide between its heritage and modernity, or choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, or pick between global partnerships and independent decision-making, a report said. India's rise is one of the most important developments in the 21st century. India's story of rise is remarkable as it is driven by demographic strength, democracy, strategic geograph

Tashkent, Sep 6 (IANS) India on Sunday blanked Bangladesh 3-0 in their final Group B qualifier to boost their hopes for a place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027. Danny Meitei Laishram, Vishal Yadav and Md Arbash scored for the Indian side in a strong win at the Dostlik Stadium in Tashkent, which has kept the Blue Colts very much alive in the race for their first entry into the AFC U20 Asian Cup after 20 years. India now have six points from their three games in Group B and are placed second.

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and reviewed the 'excellent' state of bilateral relations. Had a warm and productive meeting with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia. Reviewed the excellent state of India-Saudi bilateral relations and discussed cooperation on climate action, MoS Singh said on soci

Panaji, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated the commitment to make the country drug-free over the next three years and highlighted efforts made to tackle trafficking and strengthen the country's anti-narcotics framework. Speaking at a press conference to highlight the fight against narcotics, Home Minister Shah said, We are committed to build a drug-free India. A timeline has been set, different Ministries have been made responsible, measurable outcome targets have be

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film King, once revealed the reason behind him not going to Kashmir for the longest time. An old clip from the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows []

Cambridge, Massachusetts [USA], August 23: Morari Bapus Ram Katha, Manas GuruPrasad, concluded on Sunday at Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, bringing to a close an unprecedented gathering that brought together the Ramcharitmanas tradition, Indian classical thought and the academic world. In his concluding remarks, Bapu made a special request to Harvard University to preserve and house []

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) India Day Parade, the worlds largest event celebrating the nations freedom, showcased the contributions of the diaspora and the rich tapestry of the nation in this global city. A tribute to the diversity and the unifying force of being the worlds largest democracy, Sundays parades theme was Harmony in heritage. []

Varanasi, Aug 17 (IANS) On the third Monday of Sawan, which also coincides with Nag Panchami, lakhs of devotees gathered at major Shiva temples across the country. In Varanasi, a massive crowd of devotees and Kanwariyas thronged Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham despite rain. Devotees waited in long queues for darshan and offered water to Baba []

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) will extend an air-conditioned EMU local train service up to Bangaon from August 20. The service that now runs between the Sealdah and Barasat stations will be extended up to Bangaon, officials said on Sunday. This will provide a more comfortable journey for commuters. []

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Day at St. Anthonys Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthonys Church. Ambassador J.P. Singh joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at []

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian warship at Sultan Qaboos Port in the Omani state capital, the Indian Embassy in Oman said. Young Minds, Maritime Bonds in the spirit of celebrations of the 80th Independence Day of India []

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the priorities of Indias BRICS 2026 Chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference. Sripriya Ranganathan addressed the Inaugural Session of the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference, organised by the Indian Embassy in []

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted Indias rise from the Fragile Five economies to the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the past 12 years and credited the countrymen for this achievement. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, PM Modi said, Over the past 12 years, crores upon crores []

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hoisted the National Flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in the national Capital as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day. The unfurling of the Tricolour was followed by a 21-gun salute, while a ceremonial showering of flowers []

Hong Kong, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Indias Consul General Rajesh Naik. An evening of honour, pride and celebration! Marking a historic milestone, []

Tokyo, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Japan on Friday marked Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the Partition. An exhibition was held to convey the memories and stories of people who experienced the Partition and their indomitable spirit in overcoming the hardships was lauded. Indias Ambassador []