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India and Singapore signed two MoUs and one Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in maritime heritage, food safety, telecommunications, and broadcasting regulations during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme began in Kota in Rajasthan, followed by programmes in Dehradun and Prayagraj. The Pune event will be the fourth programme under the campaign and will focus specifically on girl students

Dhananjay Deshmukh submitted a memorandum to the Inspector General of Prisons, Pune, on Wednesday, raising concerns over the alleged facilities being provided to accused Walmik Karad

During a detailed security check, CISF personnel detected two packets containing gold-like metal in powdered form. The packets were allegedly stitched and concealed at waist level inside the passengers' trousers, officials said

Prayagraj city is flooded following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Rambagh station is located in a low-lying area, and water has accumulated in its yard. Efforts are being made to drain the water, but it is flowing back, North Eastern Railway CPRO said

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK without resuming their roles as working royals. From their 2018 wedding and 2020 royal exit to legal battles and recent meetings with King Charles, here is a timeline of their relationship with the royal family

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed strong defence ties with India, thanking the Indian Navy for its support during a medical emergency involving a Japanese vessel. He also praised the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces after visiting Mumbai

The CJP has prepared a 10-point audit format covering basic facilities, school administration, government schemes, safety and security, transportation, mid-day meals, accessibility, cleanliness, and overall functioning of schools

Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a luxury private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway in Karnatakas Mandya district

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning

In an emotional message posted on X, Rahul Gandhi also spoke about the difficulty his mother would have faced in sharing her personal story publicly, given how private she has been about her life

The former Congress leader had been convicted for his role in the killings of five people during violence in Delhi's Palam Colony on November 1 and 2, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary. Kharge highlighted his focus on youth, technology and innovationCongress leaders paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributio

Three people, including a four-year-old boy, were killed and another person was seriously injured after a truck collided with a motorcycle in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi late Wednesday night. The victims were returning to their village after visiting a patient at a hospital when the accident occurred near the BHEL township in Babina

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has launched fresh arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than USD 1.5 billion in damages over the seizure of two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

Pakistan has approached the US Treasury for a proposed USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility as Islamabad seeks to strengthen foreign exchange stability and rebuild investor confidence

An Indian national, identified by the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv as Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel. The embassy said Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death

Couple and their two children died after their car plunged into a 22-foot-deep roadside well in Telanganas Siddipet district late Wednesday

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuses resignation, alleging government schools lack basic facilities and saying ministers dogs get better facilities than students during his visit to a Latur school

Sinhagad, an important historical, cultural and natural heritage site, attracts large numbers of visitors, particularly during the monsoon, weekends and government holidays

A school bus caught fire in Punes Wakad area near the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway after dropping more than 35 students at Indira School. The driver noticed a burning smell and smoke, stopped the bus and escaped safely

Bangladesh is set to elect its new president on Thursday, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emerging as the frontrunner in the countrys first contested presidential election since 1991

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his message of unity, compassion and equal rights. Rahul Gandhi said his fathers teachings remain a source of strength and vowed to continue working towards the India he envisioned

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts decision to convict him and sentence him to 10 years in prison in a 2013 rape case involving a former colleague. The Goa government has separately sought an enhancement of his sentence

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has sent a fresh letter to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi minister Satyender Jain, threatening to expose three more alleged scams involving key departments

Continuous rainfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhands Garhwal division has disrupted normal life, with water levels in several major rivers rising significantly. Authorities have intensified safety measures, advised people to stay away from riverbanks and begun shifting residents from vulnerable homes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address world leaders during the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25

Heavy rain swept parts of Delhi-NCR early Thursday, providing relief from hot and humid conditions as cloudy skies persisted across the capital. The IMD has forecast more light rain and thunderstorms through the day

US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods by three days, saying Washington and Ottawa were close to reaching an agreement

Authorities in New Delhi have dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades around the diplomatic compound. The move comes three days after Pakistan reportedly removed protective barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad

The Union Home Ministry has authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to process and grant citizenship through registration or naturalisation to eligible applicants

Charge d'Affaires at India's Permanent Mission to the UN Ambassador Yojna Patel said the powerful 15-member body must not become a platform for pursuing narrow political interests

Rajiv Gandhi, who was born on August 20, 1944, in Bombay, now Mumbai, became India's youngest prime minister at the age of 40. He was also among the youngest elected heads of government in the world

Among the 30 conditions imposed by the police, organisers have been directed not to display any objectionable images, pictures or banners at the venue. They have also been made responsible for preventing any incident that could lead to a law-and-order situation

The meeting of the Southern Zonal Council is expected to take up a range of inter-state and national issues concerning the participating states and Union Territories

From waterways and forests, to urban tables, chef Ananya Banerjees new food pop-up explores the flavours, cooking techniques, and folklore of the magical mangrove kingdom

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will visit India from August 26 to 28 to discuss UN-India cooperation and Indias role in advancing sustainable development

The Gangas water level in Varanasi is continuing to rise, prompting the district administration to intensify flood prevention and relief preparations. District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar reviewed arrangements with officials and directed departments to keep rescue teams, boats, relief camps ready

Hyderabads Commissioners Task Force, Jubilee Hills Zone, along with Banjara Hills Police, arrested three people for allegedly selling e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes. Police seized 53 vapes, 10 bottles of liquids and 76 cigarette boxes worth around Rs 2 lakh during a raid at a shop in Banjara Hills

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to return to Britain with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, nearly six years after moving to the United States. The couple will continue as non-working royals, while their children are expected to begin school in Britain in September

Following last weeks focus on Mumbai-based members of the Indian cricket team of that year figuring in the Kanga League, heres what the other Mumbai cricket stars did 40 years ago

US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the most crushing economic operation against Iran, threatening severe economic consequences for countries, businesses and financial institutions that provide support to Tehran

Trump said any country providing financial, business, airport or government support to Iran would face tremendous economic consequences.

Revealed during 2019 and 2023 Schmidt Ocean Institute expeditions using the ROV SuBastian, its distinct genetics and anatomy led researchers to establish an entirely new family

US President Donald Trump allegedly threatened to bomb Oman over its efforts to reach a deal with Iran on managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to two regional officials

Chinese automaker Voyah has completed a dramatic 360-degree tunnel loop using its production-spec Passion S electric vehicle. The car entered the curved tunnel at 130 kmph and maintained a 16-degree steering angle throughout the stunt

Sharing the image in a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who described the US President as a deluded man, said on Wednesday that while Trump had correctly referred to the eternal Persian Gulf, his claims over the Strait of Hormuz would soon be corrected, either by circumstances or by Iran itself

Vijay said that the string of perks would help the legislators to be not dependent on others for their official requirements and enable them to work without making any compromises in an independent and honest manner.

The study found that 326 of 1452 adolescents, 22.5 per cent, were sleep deprived, with those affected recording average academic grades of 64 per cent compared with 67 per cent among their peers who were not sleep deprived. It covered adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.

More than two dozen students at a government school in Bihars Nalanda district fell ill after allegedly consuming a mid-day meal in which detergent powder was mistakenly added instead of salt. The incident took place at Middle School in Parasi