Israel’s Prez congratulates President Murmu, PM Modi on 80th I-Day
Jerusalem, Aug 14 (IANS) Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Friday congratulated President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the 80th Independence Day. “On behalf of the State of Israel, I warmly congratulate…
Golf: Pranavi Urs climbs leaderboard as Swiss Ladies Open takes shape
Holzhausern (Switzerland), Aug 14 (IANS) Pranavi Urs made a steady move up the leaderboard in the second round of the Swiss Ladies Open, reaching 2-under for the tournament through 27 holes and moving to around T-24 midway through her second round. The…
India extends assistance to hundreds of families in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian High Commission and Assistant High Commission in Sri Lanka on Friday extended assistance to around 800 families that were affected by extreme weather conditions recently. “Standing in solidarity with Sri Lanka!…
Freedom fighters felicitated at home in Bhopal on Independence Day eve
Bhopal, Aug 14 (IANS) In a tribute to the sacrifices of those who fought for India’s freedom, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Friday arranged for freedom fighters living in Bhopal to be honoured at their homes on the eve of the 80th…
Football: Coach Terzic targets European return with Athletic Club
Madrid, Aug 14 (IANS) Edin Terzic, the New coach of Athletic Bilbao, has backed his side to challenge for European qualification in the upcoming La Liga season. The former Borussia Dortmund coach took charge of the Basque club this summer after Ernesto…
Punjab BJP concerned over rising crime
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (IANS) Expressing concern over the rising criminal incidents in Punjab, State BJP Chief Kewal Singh Dhillon on Friday alleged that the state’s law and order situation was deteriorating rapidly, leaving residents, traders, and…
Delhi Speaker greets citizens on I-Day, illuminated Assembly premises attracts citizens
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday extended Independence Day greetings to citizens, calling upon every Delhiite to hoist the Tiranga at home and make ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ a ‘Jan…
Hockey WC 2026: India will take motivation from 1975 triumph, says coach Fulton ahead of opener
Amsterdam, Aug 14 (IANS) Ahead of India’s opening Pool D match in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, being played in Belgium and the Netherlands, head coach Craig Fulton said his team will take “real motivation” from the…
NTA to release provisional answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA on Aug 16
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the provisional answer keys for UGC‑NET, CSIR‑NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 examinations will be released on August 16, 2026, on its official website, nta.ac.in.…
MCC clarifies the dead-ball rule after different decisions in The Hundred
London, Aug 14 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodians of the cricket laws, on Friday clarified the dead-ball rule after the law was applied in two different ways by the umpires in the ongoing ‘The Hundred’ in England. The…