Pakistan imposes curfew in Surab district of Balochistan
Quetta, Aug 9 (IANS) A curfew was imposed in Surab district in central Balochistan province by Pakistan authorities till August 15, local media reported. The curfew was imposed citing ‘law and order situation’, the official notification says, adding…
Delhi BJP kicks off Tiranga Yatra campaign under city unit chief Harsh Malhotra
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) On the occasion of India’s Independence Day week, a Tiranga Yatra campaign was launched in the Capital on Sunday under the leadership of Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra. Malhotra said that Tiranga Yatras will be organised…
MP: Heavy rain floods Narmada, cuts Dindori-Jabalpur road link; schools to remain closed
Dindori (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 9 (IANS) Heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Narmada river disrupted normal life in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district for the last two days, with two bridges submerged and road connectivity with Jabalpur…
Bengal CM announces monthly allowance, free travel in govt buses for ‘Loktantra Senanis’
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a Rs 10,000 monthly allowance, free travel in government buses and free medical assistance at government hospitals for ‘Loktantra Senanis’. During a…
US weapons stocks run low amid Iran war
Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) The US is running considerably low on critical missile interceptors and other munitions after months of war with Iran, according to a former US Defence Secretary, as concerns grow over America’s ability to replenish weapons…
Piyush Mishra blasts Naseeruddin Shah on JPSC protests: Who are dogs with bones in their mouth right now?
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Piyush Mishra, who is known for his work in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ franchise, ‘Tamasha’, ‘Gulaal’ and others has made a snide remark at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over his silence at the JPSC protests in Ranchi, Jharkhand.…
Women of ‘July Uprising’ faded from Bangladesh’s political and state structure after regime collapse: Report
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Women were among the most visible and effective forces on Bangladesh’s streets during the July Uprising in 2024, but after the collapse of the then Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the…
JP Nadda joins Tiranga Yatra in Jaipur; pays tribute to martyrs, freedom fighters
Jaipur, Aug 9 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday participated in the Tiranga Yatra in Jaipur, paid floral tributes to martyrs and met freedom fighters as part of programmes ahead of Independence Day. Nadda offered…
APL: Soumyadeep, Sumit smash unbeaten fifties as Nagaon Rangers register maiden win in style
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IANS) Nagaon Rangers registered their first win of the tournament courtesy a commanding batting display to beat Charaideo Sunrisers by ten wickets in match number 18 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on…
India sends 8 MT of life-saving medicines to Bolivia to support public healthcare
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that India has dispatched eight metric tonnes of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia to support the public healthcare capacity. “Extending a helping hand to a…