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Kolkata, Aug 28 (IANS) The ongoing Exercise MAITREE-XV between the Indian Army and Royal Thai Army has several modern components, such as operations under UAV support and the use of Information Technology (IT) in modern warfare. The Indian Armys Eastern Command said on Thursday that the exercise is in full swing in Thailand. Indian Army []

Imphal, Aug 28 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level security meeting and decided to take stringent action against any individual, irrespective of community, found in possession of illegal arms and weapons, officials said. A senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said that the meeting, which was held at the []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a review meeting for Indias bid for the 2036 Olympic Games and two other major events to be hosted in Ahmedabad. India plans to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2029 Police and Fire Games at Ahmedabad, besides the 2036 Olympic Games. []

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Anushka Ranjan, who recently welcomed twin baby girls with her husband, Aditya Seal, has spoken about the realisation that hit her during her pregnancy journey, and how it expanded her understanding on the human body. Anushka recently appeared on actress Soha Ali Khans podcast, All About Her, and opened up []

Ahmedabad, Aug 27 (IANS) The government is firmly committed to establishing India as a global sporting destination by hosting major international sporting events, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday as he chaired a review meeting in Ahmedabad on Indias bid to host the 2036 Olympics and preparations for the 2029 World Police and []

Quetta, Aug 27 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a wave of attacks against Pakistani forces and state-backed operatives across the province and alleged that 11 Pakistani military personnel and two alleged state-backed operatives were killed, local media reported. In a statement issued to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch []

Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a huge transformation since it was declared a Union Territory in 2019, where tourists need to book hotels well in advance today, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Ram Madhav said at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu on Thursday. Answering another query, the senior BJP []

Guwahati, Aug 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government was aware of people from Assam being stranded in Nepal amid the ongoing floods and was coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure their safety and facilitate their earliest possible return home. In a post on X, Sarma said the []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government is continuously monitoring 18 people from the state who have been reported missing or uncontactable in flood-hit Nepal, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in touch with the Centre and state officials coordinating efforts to establish their whereabouts and ensure their safety. A State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) compilation []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh inspected the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, in view of the rising number of H1N1 cases in the national capital and reviewed the preparedness of the hospital and the Health Department, an official said on Thursday. The Health Minister inspected the special H1N1 isolation []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Thursday visited Gandhi Smriti and held discussions with Vice Chairman Vijay Goel regarding India-US relations, heritage, cultural exchanges and tourism. Welcomed H.E. Mr. Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India, to Gandhi Smriti today. We had a meaningful discussion on India-US relations, heritage, cultural []

East Medinipur, Aug 27 (IANS) A day ahead of Raksha Bandhan, shopkeepers in Kathi, located in West Bengals East Midnapore, said on Thursday that the rakhis carrying the pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) symbol, have seen []

Shillong, Aug 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday called upon the states youth to embrace responsibility and become problemsolvers, saying that in a rapidly changing world, the ability to get things done would remain more valuable than any qualification or technical skill. Addressing students at Shillong College during the release of []

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Vardhaan Puri, grandson of veteran actor Amrish Puri, recently opened up about a cherished Raksha Bandhan memory with his elder sister, Dr Sachi Puri. Recalling a thoughtful gift from his childhood, Vardhaan told IANS that his sister had saved money she received at family functions to buy him a special []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has invited public participation to become DAANVEERs for contributing towards strengthening digital infrastructure at the grassroots. DAANVEER, a people-led Computer Crowdsourcing Initiative, enables individuals and organisations to donate desktop computers directly to verified Gram Panchayats through a simple, transparent and technology-enabled mechanism, according to a []

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Kavin, who plays the lead along with actress Nayanthara in director Vishnu Edavans eagerly awaited romantic entertainer Hi, has now disclosed the quality he admires most in Nayanthara. Talking to IANS, Kavin said, I think I admire her ability to multi-task. She is a producer who makes movies, and she []

Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has confirmed that at least 300 Indian nationals, most of them pilgrims travelling to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been reported missing following the devastating flash floods that struck the Himalayan nation. Speaking during the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, Khanal said 160 people had []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday held a review meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, senior officials of the Ministry and Indias Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing on the devastating flood situation in Nepal. EAM Jaishankar stated that efforts are being made to ascertain the status and well-being []

Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS) Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has been selected to host the 2027 Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Conference, Asian Awards and General Assembly, marking the first time the Central Asian nation will stage the APCs flagship gathering. The event is scheduled for November or December 2027, with the exact dates to be announced later. Tashkent []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Delhi Police have opposed the bail pleas of jailed student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam before the Delhi High Court, describing them as masterminds of the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots and contending that their fresh pleas were not maintainable in view of the []

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Telugu star Chiranjeevi on Thursday wholeheartedly congratulated actor Ravi Teja and his whole team of Irumudi for the films blockbuster success even as he termed Ravi Tejas peformance in the film as phenomenal. Taking to his X timeline, the Mega Star wrote, Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother Ravi on the []

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming epic film Ramayana, has shared insights into her role of Surpanakha in the film. The actress, who essays the role of Ravanas sister, has revealed what drew her to the character and the opportunity to explore a side of []

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) The number of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) may be increased by two more, higher than the number in the draft delimitation list, which was released by the West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department earlier this week. As per the draft delimitation list, the number of wards []

Mumbai, August 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan left viewers in splits while sharing a lighthearted yet important piece of marriage advice. The actor while in conversation with a contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, commended a contestant for remembering the exact dates of both his first meeting and wedding anniversary. The legendary actor further cautioned []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) NDRF Inspector General (IG) Narendra Bundela on Thursday said that nine teams of the force have been deployed across vulnerable areas of Bihar in view of the flood situation, while the force remains on standby to extend assistance if required. Speaking to IANS, Bundela said the Gandak River could affect []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Despite the growing weight of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate strategy, 57 per cent of office occupiers in India said it has no material impact on their leasing decisions, a report said on Thursday. The report from CBRE South Asia said about 93 per cent of over 200 occupiers surveyed []

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Kolkata Police on Thursday morning said that a police team rescued an abducted minor girl from a city hotel on Wednesday night. The minor girl was abducted and locked in that city hotel room by her abductors with the intention of trafficking her and forcing her into the flesh trade. The []

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 26: Acharya Bangalore B School (ABBS) celebrates the Convocation Day of its MBA and MBA (Business Analytics) Batch of 2024-26, on August 14, 2026, with immense joy and pride. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students as they prepare to embark on their professional []

ProLock, PL50 Access Control System New Delhi [India], August 24: Designed to accommodate different access preferences while complementing contemporary interiors,Hafeles ProLock PL50 Access Control System brings versatility to hotel room access. The solution combines multiple digital and conventional unlocking options with a choice of hardware configurations, making it adaptable to varied hospitality requirements. At the []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Para world hockey coach Rajeshwari has highlighted the support available to Indian athletes with disabilities through government backing, preparatory camps and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the programme is helping provide opportunities and international exposure to players as India looks to improve on its recent 11th-place finish in the world []

Mumbai, August 27 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor on Wednesday gave fans a glimpse into her intense workout routine. The actress shared a picture of her training plan that included squats, kettlebell exercises, sled pushes and inverted ring rows. Taking to her social media account, Kareena shared a photograph of a whiteboard detailing her KKK []

Ahmedabad, Aug 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel returned to Ahmedabad on Thursday after completing a nine-day visit to the United States and Canada aimed at attracting global investment and promoting the 2027 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, saying companies across key sectors had shown interest in investing in the state. Patel was welcomed at []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian companies can explore Panama not only as an export destination but also as a regional business platform from which they can serve multiple Latin American markets, Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to India, has said. Panama can serve as a strategic gateway for Indian companies []

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (IANS) The makers of director Rahul Sankrityans eagerly awaited period film, Ranabaali, featuring actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, have now announced that their film will hit screens the world over on October 16 this year. The film was earlier scheduled to hit screens on September 11 this year. []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh has hailed the support received by the team from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), saying the encouragement and infrastructure provided to the players helped India compete at the FIH World Cup for the first time and []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has issued helpline and emergency contact numbers for citizens from the state and their family members who may have been affected by the sudden flash floods in Nepal. The residents of Gujarat and their family members seeking information or assistance have been advised to contact the state control []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India on Thursday dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, medicines, and food packets to support Nepals relief efforts after devastating flash floods that have left over 160 dead and hundreds missing. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar took to X and reaffirmed Indias commitment to supporting []

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will resume its ongoing budget session on Thursday, with Question Hour scheduled for the first time since the TVK government assumed office. The general Budget for 2026-27 was presented in the Assembly on August 5, followed by the Agriculture Budget on August 6. Members debated the []

New York, Aug 27 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has defended its chief Mohan Bhagwats forthcoming address in New York as an inclusive interfaith engagement, rejecting criticism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and groups campaigning to cancel the Madison Square Garden event. Sunil Ambekar, the organisations national publicity chief, said that Bhagwat would communicate with []

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Seven districts of Tamil Nadu are likely to receive moderate rain on Thursday, even as the India Meteorological Department warned that temperatures could rise across the northern interior parts of the state over the next few days. In its latest weather bulletin, the department said a weak low-pressure circulation persisted in []

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation surrounding CIA Director John Ratcliffes unannounced visit to Russia, describing the trip as very sort of semi-routine while acknowledging that it could help efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump offered the explanation during an interview with conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck, who questioned []

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed solidarity with Nepal following the devastating floods that claimed 157 lives and left hundreds, including security personnel and tourists, missing, saying the United States is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to the Himalayan nation. In a post on X, Rubio said, We express []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young athletes and youth leaders on Thursday as part of a nationwide initiative, Khelo India Dialogue Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath. This event will be held across more than 1,500 educational institutions virtually to mark National Sports Day 2026. The []

Mumbai, August 27 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has denied commenting on the controversy surrounding actor Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan advertisement, saying a post attributed to him on Twitter, was not written by him. A media report had attributed a long post on the controversy to Sonu Nigam. The singer, however, shared a screenshot of the []

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged Pakistan to protect an 18-year-old Christian woman who was allegedly abducted, converted to Islam and denied a private meeting with her family. Representative Chris Smith, Republican co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, said the case of Neha Faqir raised serious concerns []

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood actress Blake Lively received roughly $400,000 in attorneys fees after a judge awarded the amount in her dispute with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. However, it is half of what she had sought during the filings. Lively and Baldoni settled their 18-month legal war in May, []

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has mourned the demise of director Kuku Kohli, who passed away at the age of 77 on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a note for the late director. He wrote, Rest in peace Kuki ji , Aruna ji my []

Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Hollywood icon, Tim Curry, who essayed the role of Pennywise the Clown in the horror miniseries IT, passed away at age of 80 on Wednesday, and the entire Hollywood turned up to offer their condolences to the late actor. Actress Selma Blair took to the comments section of Tims last []

Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS) Two good friends will meet at Camp Nou on Thursday when Barcelona host Athletic Club of Bilbao in a La Liga match postponed from the opening weekend of the season. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and new Athletic Bilbao boss Edin Terzic know each other well, with Terzic spending time in Barcelona []

Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Mounting their protest against the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act-2026, (MMDR Act-2026), the INDIA bloc leaders in the state has announced a massive gherao of the Odisha Assembly on September 29. The decision was finalised during a joint meeting of the Opposition alliance held at Congress []