DMK to hold internal polls through ballot after 12 years, to launch major organisational overhaul
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has initiated a comprehensive organisational restructuring exercise that will culminate in the conduct of internal party elections through ballot boxes for the first time in 12 years, marking a…
India extends $840K climate risk protection aid to Tanzania
United Nations, Aug 1 (IANS) India is giving Tanzania $840,000 in aid for a programme to provide financial protection against risk from climate change, according to India’s Permanent Mission to the UN. “India fully supports the Tanzanian Government’s…
Trump touts record gains at Camp David
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used the first live televised Cabinet meeting ever held at Camp David to showcase what he described as major achievements across the economy, border security, healthcare, defence and government…
Chinese firm near US air base draws scrutiny
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to launch a formal national security review of a proposed real estate transaction involving a Chinese solar manufacturer seeking to establish operations…
Salman Khan shares emotional reunion with ‘bada bhai’ Sanjay Dutt, says ‘Allah, Bhagwan, Jesus keep him happy’
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan treated fans to heartwarming pictures of his reunion with his longtime friend Sanjay Dutt. Sharing an emotional note celebrating their bond, Salman expressed his heart out in the wee hours of Saturday.…
Hegseth seeks $1.5 trillion defence budget
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration is working with Congress to secure a $1.5 trillion defence budget, arguing that increased military spending, private-sector investment and higher recruitment are…
Trump administration’s fraud drive identifies $230 billion in improper payments: JD Vance
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has identified $230 billion in fraudulent government payments and already prevented $56 billion from being disbursed, describing the effort as one of the…
Rubio steps up campaign against ICC
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration has launched an international campaign to curb the influence of the International Criminal Court (ICC), while highlighting diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East…
Trump vows more strikes on Iran
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue military action against Iran until Tehran is no longer able to threaten American forces or pursue a nuclear weapon, while expressing diminishing confidence that…
NSA Ajit Doval to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award today, HM Amit Shah to present honour in Pune
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval will be conferred with the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 at a ceremony in Pune on Saturday, coinciding with the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.…