Belgium wildfire burns about 3,000 hectares, several hotspots remain active
Brussels, Aug 16 (IANS) A wildfire in Belgium’s High Fens area had burned about 3,000 hectares by Sunday morning, making it the largest blaze on record in the country, with several hotspots still active, local media reported. Liege Governor Herve…
IED, electronic detonator recovered in Amritsar
Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Amritsar rural police has averted a terror plot targeting a police establishment with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED), weighing 690 grams, along with an electronic detonator,…
HM Amit Shah unveils statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan, launches projects worth Rs 6,453 crore (Ld)
Jaipur, Aug 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a 21-foot-tall statue and a grand memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Rajasthan’s Nimbhera on Sunday. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation…
1st Test: Rain threat looms over Sri Lanka vs India Day 3 in Galle
Galle, Aug 16, (IANS) Rain made its presence felt on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium as a session and a half was washed out due to the downpour in Galle. While the rain played hide and seek…
Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal for overlooking harassment of Dalit AAP worker
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Media Head and Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Sunday condemned the alleged attempt by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Council Member and husband of Jaitpur Councillor Hema to harass and…
Hockey WC: India face high-intensity England test in second pool D game
Amstelveen, Aug 16 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team will look to build on its winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 when it takes on England in its second Pool D match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium here on Monday. India began its…
BJP chief Nitin Nabin praises spirit of visually impaired cricketers
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Sunday interacted with national‑level visually impaired cricket players at the party’s central office in Delhi, complementing them for their inspiring achievements. On…
Monsoon session of Andhra Pradesh Legislature from Monday
Amaravati, Aug 16 (IANS) The Monsoon Session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature, beginning on Monday, is likely to discuss key issues including the impact of the El Nino phenomenon, farmers’ issues, and the progress of Amaravati capital city works.…
Why India’s EV transition differs from West
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s transport sector comprises a diverse mix of two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, buses, trains, and passenger cars, each of which is expected to electrify at a different pace, and thus distinguishes the country’s…
Delhi: NDMC V-C Kuljeet Singh Chahal leads plantation drive on Ashoka Road
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson (V-C) Kuljeet Singh Chahal led a plantation drive at the Aditya Sadan NDMC Housing Complex in the national capital’s Ashoka Road, the 37th consecutive weekend of the…