CWG 2026: Boxers Lovlina, Sachin, Sakshi, Priya storm into finals as India await rich haul
Glasgow, Aug 1 (IANS) India continued to rule the boxing rings at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, along with Sakshi and Priya, won their respective semifinals and qualified for the finals, assuring the country…
CWG 2026: Yamini Maurya loses to Toprak, wins silver in Women’s 57kg judo
Glasgow, Aug 1 (IANS) It continued to be India’s day in judo with Yamini Maurya winning a silver medal in the Women’s 57kg, after going down to England’s pre-event favourite Acelya Toprak in a bout that went the distance at the…
Assam to begin first statewide land resurvey: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Aug 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government will launch “Mission Basundhara 4” on December 25, under which Assam will undertake its first systematic land resurvey since the 1960s,…
When Kate Winslet spoke weird, and borderline creepy request from Eminem
Los Angeles, Aug 1 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet once revealed that she was shocked by a weird request by the legendary rapper Eminem. A video from one of the episodes of ‘The Graham Norton Show’ has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actress…
Despite ethnic unrest, Manipur’s students and teachers remained committed to excellence: CM
Imphal, Aug 1 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has said that despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the ethnic violence in the state, students and teachers remained steadfast in their commitment to education and continued…
Bengaluru court orders Meta to remove posts in AI-driven defamation case filed by BJP MLC Ravi
Bengaluru, Aug 1 (IANS) In a significant order concerning alleged AI-generated misinformation and online defamation, a Bengaluru civil court has granted an interim injunction restraining the publication and circulation of allegedly defamatory content…
MP: Man dies after ambulance oxygen runs out, probe ordered
Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 1 (IANS) A 21-year-old kidney patient died while being taken to a district hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla after the oxygen cylinder in the ambulance allegedly ran empty during the journey, prompting the district…
Delhi Police chief Anurag Kumar honours 202 retiring personnel
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Delhi Commissioner of Police (CP) Anurag Kumar has led a Pipping Ceremony at Police headquarters’ Adarsh Auditorium during which 202 retiring personnel were conferred honourary ranks for their exemplary service, an official…
16 Indian seafarers held hostage by pirates around Somali Coast, DGMA confirms
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) At least 16 Indian seafarers are now being held hostage by pirates around the Gulf of Aden and waters off the Horn of Africa, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has confirmed. Their ships were hijacked…
PM Modi forgives youth over Jantar Mantar abuse, urges society to guide ‘misguided’ children
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a fresh video message on his official Instagram account, saying he simply felt like speaking to the young people. In the message, he referred to the recent events at Jantar Mantar,…