BRICS ministers agree to jointly work for sustainable lifestyles, climate resilience
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting concluded here on Tuesday with the consensual adoption of the Joint Ministerial Statement, comprising four outcome documents, which include the advancement of knowledge sharing,…
CWG 2030 must be India’s test of whether they can make Games work on its own terms: Olympic research chief (IANS Exclusive)
Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Ahmedabad must use the 2030 Commonwealth Games to build a sporting and urban legacy for India rather than allow the event itself to dictate what the country builds, according to Dr Utsav Chaware, Director of the Bharat Centre of…
Why Bangladesh overlooks Hasina’s statement on returning home in December
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s statement of a rethink on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s India tour, linking Dhaka’s demands for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, interestingly came the same month that the latter herself…
Adani Sportsline Academy skater Parth Shah honoured with Gujarat’s Jaydeepsinhji Junior Award
Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) A decade after he first stepped onto the skating track at the tender age of six, Parth Suragbhai Shah has earned a prestigious sporting honour in Gujarat. The speed skater and athlete at Adani Sportsline Academy has been…
‘Stop claiming monopoly as custodian of freedom movement,’ BJP blasts Cong over Vande Mataram row
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Stepping up its attack on the Congress party over the conduct of its senior party leaders during the recitation of the National Song Vande Mataram at the Independence Day event at Indira Bhawan (Congress headquarters), the…
Laos tightens control over illegal weapons
Vientiane, Aug 18 (IANS) Laos’ Ministry of Public Security has held a meeting to strengthen the prevention and resolution of firearms and explosives-related crimes. The meeting, held in Lao capital Vientiane on Monday, was chaired by Minister of…
‘Strictly said, ‘focus and play’: Unnati reveals coach’s words after win in BWF World C’ships opener
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda admitted she briefly took her foot off the pedal after building a commanding lead in the second game against Thet Htar Thuzar, prompting her coach to intervene and remind her to focus on finishing the…
6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s North Sumatra
Jakarta, Aug 18 (IANS) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Nias Island in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Tuesday, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. No casualties or property damage have been…
Kejriwal questions AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar’s detention, accuses Delhi Police of CCTV vandalism
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Amid the row over the murder of a MCD sanitation worker and AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar’s bid to get the family justice, the party’s chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asked the Centre about the whereabouts of his…
BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as UP in-charge, steps up preparations for 2027 Assembly polls
Lucknow, Aug 18 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was on Tuesday appointed as the party’s in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, as the preparations for the crucial 2027 Assembly elections intensify. Additionally, Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has…