Kentucky Governor calls for end to Electoral College
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called for abolishing the US Electoral College and directly electing the President and Vice-President, saying that the current system leaves most states outside the Presidential campaign.…
Trump had no plan for Iran war: Democratic Senator
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has said that President Donald Trump’s administration entered the Iran war without a clear plan, an exit strategy or a defined mission, leaving US military personnel to bear the…
Former US JCS Chairman warns long deployments hurt readiness
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen has warned that extended military deployments were wearing down personnel and sacrificing future readiness, amid concern over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln…
Trump’s AG rejects independence pledge
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US Attorney General Todd Blanche has said that he would not pledge to operate independently of the White House, while insisting that President Donald Trump would never ask him to do anything illegal or unethical. Blanche, who…
Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India’s Independence Day
Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating India’s Independence Day at St. Anthony’s Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. “Embassy of India…
Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman
Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian warship at Sultan Qaboos Port in the Omani state capital, the Indian Embassy in Oman said. “Young…
MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India’s chairship at BRICS conference
Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the priorities of India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship at the India-Egypt BRICS…
NSCN-IM opposes border fencing through Naga homeland, asserts right to free movement
Kohima, Aug 17 (IANS) The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) has reiterated its opposition to the erection of border fencing through the Naga homeland, saying the Nagas have the right to free movement within their…
BJP leaders visit injured Sukhbir Badal, wish speedy recovery
Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Sunday called on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal to enquire about his health and wish him a speedy recovery. Shergill was accompanied…
DPL: Yajas Sharma’s 86, late blitz help Outer Delhi Warriors defeat Purani Dilli 6
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Outer Delhi Warriors produced a strong batting performance to defeat Purani Dilli 6 by 21 runs in a high-scoring Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 fixture on Sunday. Batting first, the Warriors posted a huge 219/5 in 20 overs, with…