Digital libraries to be established in every panchayat of Kota-Bundi: LS Speaker
Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the nation’s daughters are coming forward to lead in every field, including education, science, technology, security, sports and administration, stressing the need to build a value‑based…
Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s sharp attack on RSS stirs row
Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 17 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Urban Development, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has stirred a controversy by launching a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), describing the organisation as a “thousand-headed…
1st Test: ‘A lot to learn from him’, Manav Suthar talks about experience of bowling with Jadeja
Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has revealed that he wants to learn from the experienced Ravindra Jadeja after taking four wickets to help dismiss Sri Lanka for 284 in their first innings in the first Test at Galle…
10 people forcibly disappear in Karachi over a week: Reports
Karachi, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were forcibly disappeared in Pakistan from Maripur, Karachi, local media reported. Online news network ‘The Balochistan Post’ said, citing sources, that Khalid Baloch, brother of former Baloch Students Action…
Iran: IRGC rejects Trump’s claim of backchannel talks
Tehran, Aug 17 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that there is a backchannel for talks between Washington and the IRGC. In an interview with the semi-official Tasnim…
Odisha CM reviews flood relief operations
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reiterated that ensuring the safety of people affected by floods and providing them with necessary assistance as soon as possible is the state government’s top priority.…
Teenage pregnancy biggest concern in Bengal, says Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) With the BJP-led West Bengal government set to complete 100 days in office on Tuesday, the state administration is preparing to showcase the achievements and key initiatives undertaken during its first 100 days. West Bengal Health…
Telangana CM for incentives to doctors serving extra time in govt hospitals
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday said that the government will provide incentives to super-speciality doctors who are ready to serve extra time in the government hospitals. He made the announcement while…
Alia Bhatt’s ‘good old days’ include chilling with Ranbir & Raha amidst the sea
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt decided to revisit some fond memories of the time spent with her family through her latest social media post. She took to her official Instagram handle on Monday and posted a fun family picture with her…
‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ to welcome Commonwealth Games 2026 winners
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) The upcoming episode of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ will see some of the greatest sporting figures of the country taking the hot seat. The episode is set to welcome Commonwealth Games 2026 winners Lovlina…