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…
Rising accident rate exposes Bangladesh claim of ‘green’ shipbreaking yards
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Although Bangladesh has declared 23 of its 31 shipbreaking yards as “green” on paper, the ground reality is that workers continue to face deadly safety hazards, with as many as 84 accidents being recorded since the Hong Kong…
India emerging as leading responder to natural disasters worldwide: Report
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Months after India sent one of its longest humanitarian aid flights to earthquake-hit Venezuela, it is now reportedly emerging as one of the leading global responders to incidents of natural disasters across the world, according…
Hockey WC: India women hold favourites China to 2-2 stalemate in opener
Amstelveen, Aug 16 (IANS) India women held reigning Olympic silver medallists China to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their opening match of the Hockey World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Navneet and Deepika scored for India as they had a lead twice in the game, but…
Mamata Banerjee expresses grief over ex-Trinamool MLA’s death
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the death of former Trinamool Congress MLA and ex-Deputy Speaker in state Assembly Asish Banerjee. In a social media post on X, Mamata Banerjee said…
Anti-NEET protests continue across Chennai despite Assembly resolution
Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Assembly’s latest resolution opposing NEET has failed to end protests in Chennai, with campaigners insisting that only the complete abolition of the centralised medical entrance examination can protect disadvantaged…
Golf: Romain Langasque leads in Denmark
Funen (Denmark), Aug 16 (IANS) Romain Langasque is targeting his first DP World Tour victory for nearly six years as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Danish Golf Championship at Great Northern. The Indian duo of Shubhankar Sharma and…
Delhi govt extends 100 pc LPSC waiver on outstanding water bills till March 2027
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) In a major relief for Delhi’s water consumers, the state government has extended the 100 per cent waiver of Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills for both domestic and non-domestic consumers till March…