PM Modi thanks world leaders for their warm wishes on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes while reiterating India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the nations. Replying to French President Emmanuel Macron’s…
Govt launches RSVC-AMRIT digital platform to connect rural needs with innovations
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Apex advisory body, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government and NABARD on Saturday launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform to strengthen technology-led rural development and accelerate the adoption of…
Rahul Gandhi cites Uttarakhand’s Ankita Bhandari murder, calls for women’s safety, justice
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for eradicating the mentality that treats women as objects for men’s use, emphasising that India will move forward only when India’s women move…
‘I would love to see some progress in Asia’: Kirsty Gilmour calls for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Scottish badminton star Kirsty Gilmour has called for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in Asian sport, saying small gestures of acceptance can provide important reassurance to athletes from the community. Speaking to…
2019 Wimbledon semifinalist Bautista Agut scores on his football debut
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Roberto Bautista Agut, former tennis player and 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist, has scored twice on his football debut as he looks to make his mark in a new sport. The 38-year-old netted twice for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els…
Ishwak Singh on 80th Independence Day: We need to remain a society that debates, engages in dialogue
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for ‘Rocket Boys’, ‘Paatal Lok’ and others, has emphasized on the importance of debates and disagreements in the society. On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, the actor spoke about being a…
India rightfully enjoys authority on global stage: Belarus President Lukashenko hails PM Modi’s ‘wise leadership’
Minsk, Aug 15 (IANS) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday stated that India rightfully enjoys authority on the global stage and plays a significant constructive role in addressing pressing issues on the international agenda. In his…
Gutka ban order not withdrawn: K’taka Health Minister
Bengaluru, Aug 15 (IANS) Responding to strong rumours of the Karnataka government withdrawing the ban on gutka in the state, Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader on Saturday clarified that the government has only issued an order prohibiting…
Bihar: Young man shot dead in Patna on I-Day
Patna, Aug 15 (IANS) A 26‑year‑old man was allegedly shot dead on Independence Day in Shahpur village under the Salimpur police station area of the Barh subdivision in Patna. The incident has created panic in the locality. The deceased has been…
Bengal: Humayun Kabir paints graffiti for son ahead of Rejinagar bypoll
Kolkata, Aug 15 (IANS) Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) Chairman and Naoda MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday started writing wall graffiti in his son’s name in Murshidabad district’s Rejinagar for the upcoming Assembly bypoll. Although the Election Commission…