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At the BRICS 2026 Summit in New Delhi, culinary teams are using food as a key tool for cultural diplomacy. Hospitality experts at the Taj Mahal Hotel have designed an India Friendship Menu that blends international home comforts like Laksa and Soto Ayam with iconic regional Indian specialties such as Nalli Nihari and Appams.

Why is the 1970s Sarkaria Commission back in news? We explain the history, allegations, and political impact of this report.

World leaders are set to converge in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the 18th BRICS Summit.

The flight 6E97 landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad Airport at 5:45 p.m., an official said, adding that all passengers and crew members were disembarked safely

Flight IC-3511 leaves Tirupati at 8.05 a.m. and IC-3512 returns from Vijayawada at 9.45 a.m.; the Gannavaram MLA asks the Union Civil Aviation Minister for Dubai flights from Vijayawada

The State Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026-2031, focusing on aerospace,defence, aviation and space research and developmentexpecting about60,000croreinvestment over the next five years

Chief Minister directs Ministers, elected representatives and officials to visit fields and advise farmers on suitable crop alternatives; says govt. will keep ready 90,000 kg of seeds of less-water-intensive crops for distribution, 90 crore will be spent on seed subsidy

Messi has played more World Cup matches than anyone else (34) and scored 21 goals overall.

Its going to be difficult, but Im super grateful for all the joy he gave us, as a country, says Francisca Mieth, an 18-year-old university student, in Buenos Aires' leafy Belgrano neighbourhood

Railway Board coordinating with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement

He challenges Kumaraswamy to quit if BJP or JD(S) leaders are involved in the scam

The agitation would be held in the jallikattu area at Alanganallur on September 3

The development followed a notice issued by the FSDA on Thursday after it took note of social media publicity for the proposed event

The draw of lost are spread over four days, from August 28 to 31, with the lottery in four constituencies each day

Chief of the House panel on welfare of OBCs Ganesh Singh said the Social Justice Ministry should formulate the policy based on the Supreme Courts reading of the income test in March and then bring it to the Cabinet

Students of A.P. Tribal Welfare Residential School for Boys at Marikavalasa shifeted following its upgradation into a Centre of Excellence

BMRCL says that the temporary speed restriction is a standard railway safety practice during maintenance and technical monitoring activities

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal by land route

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V.S. Balasubrahmanyam had travelled to Nepal on August 13 with a batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims

A quiz focused on oil wells and their history.

After decades of being caught between Maoists and the police, the seven families still living in Telanganas Karreguttalu Hills are discovering life beyond fear. Once a formidable Maoist stronghold on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, the hills are now opening up with roads, security infrastructure and the promise of electricity and development. But return of the States writ also raises questions about the future of the forests and the communities that have lived here for decades.Abhinay Deshpan

The X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum @AheadForum1 remained unavailable to users and was restored after intervention from X

Three-metre waves were seen at the Valmikinagar barrage, and the water flow peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on August 27 afternoon, but then started decreasing; CM conducts aerial survey to assess flood situation, relief preparations

The court has set November 3 as the deadline for the two governments and other authorities concerned to submit detailed affidavits in response to a PIL plea by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia

Indias security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister

Delhi HC acquits man, saying the prosecutions case lacked cogent evidence about the intention and knowledge as contemplated in Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The court said many spouses recently resorted to extreme violence that were incomprehensible some decades ago

Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit southern and north-eastern States in coming weeks

Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads