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PATTAYA: The US Navys aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for its first port call in more than eight months, ending a prolonged deployment in West Asia amid concerns over the welfare and morale of its crew, according to CNN. The 100,000-ton carrier docked at Laem Chabang port near Pattaya after []

NEW DELHI: A fifth Indian aircraft carrying emergency assistance has departed for Nepal with an 11-member specialised rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, The fifth Indian aircraft has departed for Nepal. It is carrying a 11-member rescue team []

BIDUR: As families continue to search for loved ones missing in the devastating flash floods, a group of youngsters in Bidur has stepped in to help them stay connected. Young volunteers under the banner of Youth Initiative have set up a small help point where people can charge their mobile phones and access basic communication []

RASUWA: A rescue operation is underway at the Chilime hydropower tunnel near Syabrubesi village in Nepals Rasuwa district, after devastating flash floods swept through the region, trapping an unknown number of workers inside. Nepal Police Deputy Inspector General D Regmi said the tunnel houses several buildings and, being a hydropower facility, has many workers during []

NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki India chairman RC Bhargava said on Monday that GST 2.0 reforms rolled out by the government have given a new impetus not only to the automobile industry but to several sectors of the economy, leading to robust growth despite the adverse impact of the West Asia crisis. Addressing shareholders at the []

MUMBAI: Apple has officially introduced ads on Apple Maps, with the new feature set to roll out more widely in the coming weeks.According to 9to5Mac, theyre marked with a blue ad icon, similar to the ads Googles had in its Maps app for years now. There are two places where one will find ads in []

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restore the bail granted to the three co-owners of Goas Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where a fire in December 2025 claimed 25 lives.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu dismissed the appeals filed by Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra and Ajay Gupta, upholding the []

Americans4Hindus (A4H) Highlights Shared Vision of Civic Engagement, Service to Humanity and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam NEW YORK: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwatdelivered a powerful and thought-provoking address at a dinner reception held at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, overlooking Central Park in New York City, before an intimate gathering of approximately one hundred passionate and committed Hindu []

NEW YORK:The American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD), an organisation hosting the upcoming Universal Oneness Celebration featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in the United States, has appealed to X for the reinstatement of its suspended account. Operating as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation, AHEAD serves as one of approximately 200-plus supporters []

KATHMANDU: At least 22 people have been confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing following a catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River that swept through settlements across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts on Wednesday. According to The Kathmandu Post, as many as 384 people, including 291 foreign nationals and 32 security personnel, are currently out of []

NEW DELHI: A review meeting on the availability and prices of onions and sugar in Delhi was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting noted that there is currently no shortage of onions or sugar in the capital. However, if prices rise further, the Delhi government will ensure that []

MUMBAI: Jewellery brand GIVA has withdrawn its recent advertisement featuring actor Kriti Sanon after it drew concerns, saying that hurting religious or cultural sentiments was never its intention. In a statement shared on Instagram, GIVA said it has the highest regard and deep respect for Indian culture, traditions and festivals. We have the highest regard []

SRINAGAR: Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated across the country on Wednesday, with people offering prayers at prominent religious places in Srinagar and Mumbai, while streets in Shivamogga, Karnataka, were illuminated and decorated for the occasion. Devotees also highlighted the message of peace, humanity and communal harmony associated with Prophet Muhammad. In Srinagar, people offered prayers at []

WASHINGTON: Vin Diesel has opened up about his enduring bond with his late Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walkers daughter, Meadow Walker, calling her such a blessing in his familys life and saying, I would die for her. As per E! News, at a recent event marking the action franchises 25th anniversary, Diesel said Meadow []

NEW DELHI: Indian agencies have secured the deportation of three absconding Indian gangsters, who were apprehended in Malaysia. The fugitives, namely Jaspreet Singh, Ajay Singh, and Pawandeep Singh, are linked to the Bambiha Gang and are accused of multiple crimes, including extortion, cross-border arms and narco-trafficking, and a foiled grenade attack in Punjabs Ludhiana. Union []

JAKARTA: Raja Juli Antoni, Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, announced a major expansion of Indonesias wildlife health and in situ conservation efforts at a press conference in Jakarta. The programme is being supported by Vantara, one of the worlds largest wildlife conservation initiatives, founded by Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries []

NEW DELHI: India has removed export restrictions on wheat and durum wheat with immediate effect, while separately allowing free exports of wheat flour and related products, including atta and maida, according to two notifications issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Monday. In its notification on wheat, the DGFT revised the export []

KYIV: Former US Vice-President Mike Pence said Ukrainian forces are gaining ground in their conflict with Russia, claiming that Kyivs troops have held Russian forces to a stalemate while significantly reshaping the use of drones in modern warfare. Speaking to CNN from Ukraine after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, Pence said Ukraine continues to []

LAHORE: Amid persisting hot and humid weather conditions, Pakistans crippling power sector crisis has escalated as severe power tripping, along with forced, scheduled, and unscheduled load-shedding, continues to severely disrupt the daily lives of consumers, Dawn reported. On the other hand, hours-long shutdowns, particularly on Sundays under the pretext of repair and maintenance, are also []

NEW DELHI: Air passenger service prices surged 31.94 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, emerging as the sharpest price increase among services tracked under Indias newly introduced Service Producer Price Index (Service PPI) framework, while price movements across other key service segments remained mixed, according to provisional data released by the []

NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, affecting traffic and slowing vehicular movement across multiple areas of the national capital region. Intense showers were reported in parts of South Delhi and adjoining regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for some districts and warned that more heavy rainfall []

WASHINGTON: US prescription drug prices are falling at their fastest rate in 63 years and are likely to decline further, the Trump administrations Medicare Chief said on Sunday. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the fall was accelerating as the administration linked American prices to those charged in Europe []

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on seventh day of his US tour, visited the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Jersey on Sunday. The Chief Minister was warmly welcomed by the BAPS saints at the Akshardham Temple, a centre of spirituality and culture.He lauded its rich representation of Indian []

RIYADH: India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held discussions on cooperation between the two sides, including Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions took place during a meeting between Indias Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. The two sides also discussed regional and global developments of mutual interest. Ambassador []

NEW DELHI: Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Singh on Monday called a high-level meeting to discuss the current situation and preparedness for the prevention and control of H1N1 (swine flu) and vector-borne diseases in the national capital. The meeting is scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. at the Delhi Secretariat and will be attended []

HUNGARY: Indias 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M emerged triumphant at the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, clinching the Group A title with an impressive performance on Sunday.In the ninth and final round, Pranesh defeated Germanys Vadim Petrovskiy with the white pieces to seal the championship. Rated 2673, Pranesh is currently ranked 44th in the []

COLOMBO: Indian wicketkeeper/batter Rishabh Pant has etched his name above legendary MS Dhoni in Indias record books, becoming the countrys highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests.Pant achieved this feat during Indias 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. Pant has amassed 2,501 runs at an impressive average of []

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Chopra remembered her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, on his birth anniversary with an emotional social media tribute, sharing a warm photograph of the former Indian Army physician along with a heartfelt message. In an Instagram Story shared with her followers, Priyanka posted a smiling photograph of her father and wrote, Happy []

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to deliberate on bilateral engagement regarding Haiti, Venezuela, Arctic security, and governance reforms in Cuba, as both nations aim to deepen strategic alignment across mutual regional interests. Rubio met Anand on Thursday, according to a readout issued by the US []

ALASKA: A small plane with eight people onboard crashed in a remote part of western Alaska on Thursday, ABC News reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration. The Cessna 441, which took off from Anchorage earlier Thursday, was headed toward Cape Newenham when it crashed about 12:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA. The flight []

NEW DELHI: Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, India on Thursday delivered medicines and medical consumables to a government hospital in Kabul. Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted: Augmenting Afghanistans healthcare! Reaffirming its enduring health partnership with the friendly people of Afghanistan, India delivers medicines and medical consumables to a []

RISHIKESH: Continuous rainfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhands Garhwal division has disrupted normal life, prompting the administration to remain on alert as water levels in major rivers continue to rise.Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop said several disaster-related incidents have been reported during the ongoing monsoon season, and people have been advised to remain cautious. We []

NEW DELHI: Three more colleges of Delhi University, Shyam Lal College, Rajdhani College and Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening) have opened undergraduate admissions based on Class 12 board examination marks to fill vacant seats. The move comes after colleges struggled to fill all their seats through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-based admission process. Earlier []

WASHINGTON: Officials from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) have once again made a provacative gesture as they called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged Washington against extending diplomatic courtesies or holding high-level meetings with its leaders. The rights body is currently chaired by Pakistani-American physician Asif Mahmood. []

MUMBAI: The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 24,200, snapping a week-long losing streak. The recovery came on the back of falling US bond yields, short-covering and other factors that boosted investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices opened with a sharp gap-up. The Sensex []

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HOOGHLY: Lack of a proper drainage system has led to prolonged waterlogging at the Katapol underpass in Serampore, causing inconvenience to commuters and posing a serious risk to residents. A resident, Amit Shaw, highlighted the difficulties faced by people in the area due to the prolonged waterlogging. Speaking to ANI, he said, Water remains logged []

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced a three-day pause on the 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports that were due to take effect the following morning, saying the United States and Canada had reached a deal subject to the finalisation of documents. In a post on Truth Social, Trump []

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday confirmed that the ninth batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter India today, August 19. The group comprises 48 members, including three cooks from Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN). According to the Uttarakhand Government, the 10th batch comprising 44 members, including three cooks from KMVN, is currently in []

SEOUL: Following the decision by US President Donald Trump, the joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) between the United States of America and South Korea, which commenced earlier this week have been cut short, with the scheduled field training also set to be reduced, South Koreas Yonhap News Agency confirmed, citing the military. As []

NEW DELHI: India ranks first in global coconut production and third in cultivation area, accounting for 31.24 per cent and 17.90 per cent of world totals, respectively, and about 2,175 hectares of new area were brought under cultivation across several states during 2025-26, an official factsheet said on Tuesday. India produced over 20,301 million nuts []

CARACAS: The Venezuelan government updated the official toll from the June 24 twin earthquakes, reporting that the death toll had risen to 6,438, up 137 from the previous week.The bulletin on Monday said 335 homes had been delivered to affected families, and 59,109 buildings had been inspected to determine whether they were safe for habitation. []

SAN FRANSISCO: Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley could play a greater role in Gujarats emerging technology ecosystem, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said in San Francisco on Monday as he began his week-long visit to the United States and Canada. Addressing members of the Gujarati diaspora, Patel highlighted their contribution to semiconductors, artificial intelligence []

ISLAMABAD: Following growing concerns over his medical condition, Pakistans Supreme Court on Tuesday directed authorities to transfer jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabads Shifa International Hospital for a health evaluation, according to a report by Dawn. A three-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Shahid Wahid and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and []

BANGALORE: India is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world: a country of young, ambitious people with a high literacy rate and a per capita income that makes it one of the worlds largest consumers. Its rocket science, technology acumen, and infrastructure-building ability are second to none. This all began with []

NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday endorsed President Donald Trumps renewed push for strict nationwide voter identification laws under the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) America Act. Citing Indias 2024 general election as a global benchmark for voter authentication, Gor backed Trumps stance that robust, universal photo identification is essential for []

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Monday unveiled his new team, with former Chief Ministers Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan) and Tirath Singh Rawat (Uttarakhand) and Ram Madhav among the Vice Presidents and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and former Union Minister Smriti Irani among the General Secretaries. The BJP announced []

NEW DELHI: Expressing serious displeasure, the World Bank has warned the Pakistan government that redirecting funds from a multi-billion-rupee resilient housing programme for the flood-affected population in Balochistan to infrastructure projects would further aggravate poverty in the state, according to a report in the Pakistani media. After meetings with the Federal Minister for Planning, the []

JEDDAH: A special Har Ghar Tiranga exhibition formed part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, celebrating the Tiranga as a symbol of unity, freedom and shared national pride. Members of the Indian community, guests, Consulate officials and their families walked through the exhibition, capturing memorable moments []

GUWHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said floods last month caused damage worth Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses.He said 96,842 families affected by the latest wave of floods in the state have received Rs 15,000 each, and the government will expedite PMAY house construction in hit districts. Addressing a press []