K’taka: BJP-JD(S) to fight for Bidadi township together
Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) The BJP and JD(S) will jointly oppose the Bidadi Township project, which they allege is being pursued for the benefit of the real estate mafia. Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said a joint struggle will be waged both…
Assam CM urges students to embrace skill-driven education
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said students must move beyond conventional degrees and embrace skill-driven, specialised education to remain employable in an increasingly competitive job market, asserting that…
Football: Villarreal president Roig backs new coach Perez ahead of La Liga season
Madrid, Aug 6 (IANS) Villarreal president Fernando Roig is excited about the forthcoming La Liga season and hopes the club can build on last year’s campaign under new coach Inigo Perez. Villarreal finished third in La Liga last season to qualify…
Congress appoints new social media team for Goa unit
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday announced the appointment of a new state chairperson, vice-chairpersons and coordinators for the social media department of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee. In a press release…
BJP Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey threatens hunger strike over Jharkhand student exam irregularities
Ranchi/New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday warned that he would join the ongoing students’ agitation and go on a hunger strike if the state government fails to take a decision on alleged…
US military says it’s aware of North Korea missile launches, reaffirms defence commitment to allies
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) The US Military said Thursday that it is aware of a North Korean ballistic missile launch this week, reaffirming America’s defence commitment to regional allies. US Pacific Command released a statement hours after Pyongyang…
BRICS meet to boost investment, industrial growth in Rajasthan: CM Sharma
Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday expressed confidence that the BRICS Industry and Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur would strengthen international cooperation and open new avenues for investment and industrial…
India exporting coffee to over 140 nations, empowering GI-tagged growers: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that Indian coffee was exported to more than 140 countries during FY2025–26, with a significant increase in coffee exports to emerging and expanding markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Libya,…
Congress attempted to create violence on polling day in Manjalpur: Gujarat BJP
Vadodara, Aug 6 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President on Thursday alleged that the Congress attempted to create violence and disorder on polling day in the Manjalpur Assembly by-election after realising it was heading for defeat, while…
Manipur prepares for Har Ghar Tiranga with 2 lakh flags
Imphal, Aug 6 (IANS) Manipur has geared up for the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign by keeping around two lakh National Flags ready for distribution, with a series of patriotic and cultural programmes planned across the state from August 9 to…