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Amsterdam, August 19: The Indian mens hockey team is set to clash with Pakistan in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 Hockey World Cup today. The game will take place at the Wagner Stadium in Amsterdam. To secure a spot in the next round, Team India is in dire need of a victory. ... Read more India Faces Pakistan in Must-Win Match at Hockey World Cup 2026

New Delhi, August 19: The Indian electoral system, recognized as one of the most extensive in the world, is back in the spotlight following U.S. President Donald Trumps commendation of Indias voter identification system. Trump raised concerns about conducting elections in the U.S. without mandatory photo identification, citing Indias model as an example. He reiterated ... Read more Trump Praises Indias Electoral System: A Model of Strength and Oversight

New Delhi, August 19: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe allegations of financial irregularities against Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited and its affiliated companies. This directive was issued on Tuesday by a bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohan during a hearing of a ... Read more Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Indiabulls Financial Irregularities

Amsterdam, August 19: In a stunning display, the Indian womens hockey team triumphed over South Africa with a score of 6-1 in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. This match took place at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amsterdam, solidifying Indias position in Pool D. With this victory, India remains unbeaten in the tournament. Previously, ... Read more Indian Womens Hockey Team Dominates South Africa 6-1 in World Cup Opener

New Delhi, August 19: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep sorrow on Tuesday over the devastating earthquake in Indonesia that resulted in numerous fatalities. India has committed to providing all possible assistance during this crisis. During a media briefing held biweekly in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, A massive earthquake struck ... Read more India Expresses Condolences Over Earthquake Deaths in Indonesia, Offers Assistance

New Delhi, August 19: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity. The ministry stated that requests for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are being examined under established procedures. During a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, spokesperson Randhir ... Read more India Seeks Positive and Constructive Relations with Bangladesh, Says Ministry of External

New Delhi, August 19: U.S. President Donald Trump has commended Indias electoral system, prompting foreign affairs expert Wail Awad to point out the significant differences between the voting processes in the two countries. Awad noted that Trumps intention is to improve the American electoral system. He emphasized that Indias use of voter ID, Aadhaar card ... Read more Trump Praises Indias Voter ID System, Expert Highlights Differences with U.S. Voting Process

New Delhi, August 18: Uncertainty surrounds Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tariq Rahmans upcoming visit to India, following a press release from Dhaka that has sparked controversy. Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, stated that Sheikh Hasina wishes to return to her country in December, while the Rahman government is requesting her extradition from India. ... Read more Sheikh Hasinas Return Desired Amidst Controversy Over Tariq Rahmans India Visit

Yerevan, August 18: The Ministry of Defense has announced that Armenia is seeking to diversify its defense procurement, with India emerging as a key partner in military-technical cooperation. Both nations share similar views on multilateralism and strategic autonomy. On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh engaged in meaningful discussions with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Manatsakan ... Read more India Emerges as Key Defense Partner for Armenia, Says Ministry of Defense

New Delhi, August 18: Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth met with Nepals Prime Minister Balendra Shah in a courtesy visit in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed various issues of mutual interest between their countries. The Prime Ministers Office of Nepal shared official details about the meeting. Notably, Prime Minister Balendra Shah currently ... Read more Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Meets Nepals Prime Minister Balendra Shah

New Delhi, August 18: Indian basketball star Govinda Sharma believes that if India invests seriously in 33 basketball now, qualifying for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is achievable. However, he acknowledges that securing a spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Games may be challenging. Sharma stated, There is a solid roadmap for 55 basketball, but looking ... Read more India Can Aim for 2032 Olympics in 33 Basketball, Says Govinda Sharma

Mumbai, August 18: Danish Azad Ansari, the Minority Welfare Minister of Uttar Pradesh, spoke at the IACC Conclave held in Mumbai, highlighting Indias growing global acceptance and the economic potential of Uttar Pradesh. He noted that participants from various parts of the world attended the conclave, which included a special session focused on Uttar Pradesh, ... Read more Indias Global Recognition Strengthened Under PM Modis Leadership: Danish Azad Ansari

New Delhi, August 18: Air India announced on Tuesday that it has implemented additional voluntary testing for all pilots, exceeding regulatory requirements. This initiative is part of the airlines commitment to passenger safety, according to a statement released by the airline. The airline emphasized that all pilot testing is ongoing and urged all stakeholders and ... Read more Air India Enhances Pilot Testing for Passenger Safety

New Delhi, August 18: BJP MP Yogendra Chandoliya commended the Election Commission of India, emphasizing its commitment to conducting safe elections and ensuring a democratic process. He highlighted the importance of voter lists and voter IDs in maintaining electoral integrity. In response to U.S. President Donald Trumps endorsement of the Save America Act, Chandoliya spoke ... Read more Indias Election Process Praised by BJP MP Yogendra Chandoliya, Suggests U.S. Could Follow Suit

New Delhi, August 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of Semicon India 2026 on September 17 in the national capital. This event is expected to significantly boost the countrys semiconductor ecosystem, as announced in an official statement on Tuesday. The Ministry reported that the three-day conference and exhibition, themed Silicon to ... Read more PM Modi to Inaugurate Semicon India 2026 on September 17

Yerevan, August 18: Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Armenias military academy on Tuesday. During his visit, he inspected a special IT lab established with Indias assistance. India has also provided various weapon systems to Armenia, and the Defense Secretary was briefed on these systems during his tour. Singh highlighted the growing cooperation between ... Read more Indian Defense Secretary Visits Armenias Military Academy to Strengthen Defense Ties

New Delhi, August 18: Indias recent free trade agreements (FTAs) are playing a crucial role in accelerating the countrys export growth. According to a fact sheet released by the central government on Tuesday, exports to new trade partner countries are consistently increasing. This trend not only enhances the global reach of Indian products but also ... Read more Indias Free Trade Agreements Boost Export Growth and Market Reach

New Delhi, August 18: Indias senior living market is projected to surpass 1 trillion by 2030, with the demand for housing for senior citizens potentially reaching around 3 million units. This information was revealed in a report released on Tuesday. According to Colliers India, the number of available housing units for seniors in the organized ... Read more Indias Senior Living Market Expected to Exceed 1 Trillion by 2030

Mumbai, August 18: The U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. They discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. Gore was in Mumbai to participate in the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) National Conference 2026. CM Fadnavis shared details of the meeting on the social media platform ... Read more U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore Meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to Strengthen India-U.S. Relations

New Delhi, August 18: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a leading automobile manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that its popular SUV, the Fronx, has achieved a remarkable milestone. The Fronx has crossed the 200,000 unit export mark in less than 38 months, making it the fastest SUV in India to reach this achievement. The company stated that ... Read more Maruti Suzukis Fronx Sets Record as Indias Fastest SUV to Export 200,000 Units

New Delhi, August 18: The Indian defense production sector has received a significant boost under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The Department of Defense Production has released its sixth positive indigenization list, which includes 405 strategically important defense items. These 405 items have an estimated business value of around 3,070 crores. They encompass critical equipment related ... Read more India Unveils 405 Indigenous Defense Products to Boost Self-Reliance

Maharajganj, August 18: A Thai woman has been arrested at the Sonouli border on charges of possessing fake Indian identification documents. The immigration department conducted the arrest during a routine check at the India-Nepal border. Police have registered a case under relevant sections and initiated further action. According to reports, officials were inspecting travelers entering ... Read more Thai Woman Arrested with Fake Indian Documents at Sonouli Border

Washington, August 18: U.S. President Donald Trump presented Indias electoral system as a model for America on Monday. He reiterated his demand for stricter voter identification rules and urged Congress to pass the Save America Act. Trump shared that Indias Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, recently questioned his administration about the lack of photo ID ... Read more Trump Advocates for Voter ID Laws in the U.S. Using India as a Model

New Delhi, August 18: Indian cricket sensation Tilak Verma visited the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara on Tuesday morning. Tilak participated in the Suprabhatam service at the temple, performing the rituals with great reverence. He donned traditional attire during his visit. The young cricketer greeted fellow devotees at the ... Read more Indian Cricketer Tilak Verma Visits Tirumala Temple for Blessings

New Delhi, August 18: The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) exercise 2026 between the Indian and US navies has concluded successfully. This five-day exercise was held to enhance operational collaboration and was announced by Indias Ministry of Defence on Monday. The Ministry stated, The eighth edition of the India-US Navy EOD exercise 2026 was completed on ... Read more India and US Complete Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, Strengthening Operational Coordination

Amsterdam, August 18: The Indian mens hockey team faced a 4-2 defeat against England in their second Pool D match of the FIH World Cup 2026. After trailing 1-2, England made a strong comeback, securing three points and solidifying their position in the top two of the pool. The match took place at the Wagner ... Read more England Triumphs Over India 4-2 in FIH World Cup Match

Cairo, August 18: The Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sripriya Ranganathan, met with Ambassador Khalid Manzalawi, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, on Monday. They reiterated their commitment to strengthening their partnership. The Indian Embassy in Egypt shared on X, Secretary (CPV and OIA) Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan met with His Excellency Ambassador ... Read more India and Arab League Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Partnership

Kathmandu, August 17: Nepals President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepalese Army to Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth on Monday. This unique tradition has been in place since 1950, allowing both countries to bestow honorary ranks upon each others military leaders. This tradition is believed to have significantly strengthened ... Read more Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Honored with Honorary Rank by Nepalese Army

Mumbai, August 13: In the mid-1980s, a young actor faced a series of five or six consecutive film flops. This actor was none other than Mohinish Bahl. Disheartened by his failures, he contemplated leaving Bollywood for good. Believing his film career was over, he decided to pursue aviation and began preparing for his commercial flying ... Read more Mohinish Bahls Journey: From Flop Films to Bollywood Comeback

New Delhi, August 12: India showcased an impressive performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championship, securing a total of three medals, including two silvers and one bronze. Ashish Yadav, who earned the first medal for India in the javelin throw, expressed pride in winning a medal for his country, despite not achieving his personal best ... Read more Ashish Yadav Proudly Brings Home Silver Medal from World Athletics Championship

New Delhi, August 12: The central government announced on Wednesday that, according to revised series data, the Gross Value Added (GVA) in manufacturing is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.88% from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 at constant prices. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Rao Inderjit Singh informed ... Read more Manufacturing GVA Projected to Grow at 10% CAGR from FY23 to FY26: Government

Mumbai, August 12: The Maharashtra Chess Association will host the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 from August 16 to 26. This prestigious event will see participation from 157 players across 10 countries, including 6 International Masters, 24 FIDE Masters, and several Women FIDE Masters. The announcement was made during a press conference addressed by MCA ... Read more Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 to Feature 157 Players from 10 Countries