Arun Vijay’s action entertainer with Muthaiya titled ‘Irulan’
Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) The makers of director Muthaiya’s upcoming action entertainer featuring actor Arun Vijay in the lead on Wednesday announced that the film had now been titled ‘Irulan’, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.…
Punjab CM opens school building for girls in Malerkotla
Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday inaugurated a five-storey government school building for girls in Malerkotla town, declaring it as a special Independence Day gift for the daughters. He said the project was…
India Navy Chief meets Mauritius PM, reviews maritime security cooperation
Port Louis, Aug 12 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday called on Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, holding discussions on ways to deepen maritime security cooperation between the two friendly countries.…
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98
Beijing, Aug 12 (IANS) Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11:06 am (local time) Wednesday. Zhu had served as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 14th and 15th Central Committees…
Bihar: ‘Jeevika Didis’ take up the task of making Tricolours under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign
Patna, Aug 12 (IANS) The ‘Jeevika Didis’ in Bihar, under the Rural Livelihood Mission, have taken up the task of stitching thousands of National Flags as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, going beyond their routine work as…
Ibrahim Ali Khan wishes birthday to ‘appa Jaan’ Sara Ali Khan: Love you the most
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) As Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan turned 31 years old on Wednesday, her younger brother and actor, Ibrahim Ali Khan, marked the special day with a lovely post on social media. Ibrahim took to his official Instagram handle and…
Turkish F-16 jet crashes during training
Istanbul, Aug 12 (IANS) A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the northwestern province of Yalova on Wednesday, with the pilot surviving the incident, the country’s defence ministry said. In a statement posted on…
Army conducts training for CISF personnel at Agartala airport
Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) In a major step towards strengthening inter‑agency coordination and regional security, the Indian Army conducted a two‑week specialised tactical training programme for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at…
FIH World Cup: Indian team has quality and depth to achieve top four finish, says PR Sreejesh
Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Just a few days before the start of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, former India captain and two-time Olympic medallist PR Sreejesh has listed the Indian team as a favourite to make it to the last-four stage and termed…
BJD MP welcomes FCRA Bill referral to JPC, calls for greater consultation with minority communities
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday welcomed the government’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), saying the panel would…