India and Singapore review progress in bilateral and multilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India and Singapore reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation during the 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Thursday. “The 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office…
TN steps in to protect paddy farmers with Rs 34.72 crore seed subsidy
Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government will spend Rs 34.72 crore from its own resources to continue subsidising the production and distribution of certified paddy seeds in 2026-27, stepping in after the Centre discontinued financial assistance…
‘Protest is valid mode of dialogue in democracy, have full faith in Gen Z’: Mohan Bhagwat defends students’ dissent (Ld)
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday described Gen Z and Gen Alpha as more honest than previous generations, saying that this honesty is essential for nation-building and patriotism. Expressing…
Jr Men National C’ship: Odisha, Madhya Pradesh storm into final
Coimbatore, Aug 6 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh secured impressive victories in their respective semifinals to book their places in the final of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 – Division…
Parliament approves Appropriation Bill for 2023 excess spend
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Parliament has passed the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2026, which seeks to authorise expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India towards excess spending incurred during the financial year ended on March 31, 2023, with the…
BRICS nations have unique opportunity to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) BRICS nations have a unique opportunity to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness, deepen technological collaboration, build resilient value chains and promote sustainable industrial growth, Union Commerce and Industry Minister…
Tovino Thomas, Johnpaul George reunite for another project as their film ‘Guppy’ completes 10 years
Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) One of south India’s fastest rising stars Tovino Thomas and acclaimed Malayalam director Johnpaul George have announced that they will be working together again on another film and that this upcoming film would be…
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 schedule unveiled, India to face Pakistan on September 5
Dubai, Aug 6 (IANS) Three-time champions India will renew their storied rivalry with Pakistan on September 5 as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday unveiled the schedule for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, to be played in Dubai from August…
Rajasthan Grade-III teachers continue protest in Jaipur, demand transfer policy and Education minister’s resignation
Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Thousands of Grade-III teachers from across Rajasthan continued their protest at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Thursday, demanding the implementation of a long-pending transfer policy, the resignation of Education Minister Madan…
Piyush Mishra takes a dig at Bollywood celebs for not supporting Jharkhand student’s peaceful protest
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actor Piyush Mishra took a dig at Bollywood celebs for not supporting Jharkhand students’ peaceful protest. He shared a video expressing his support for the students protesting in Ranchi, against the alleged paper leaks and…