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Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top Coaches Eye Global Glory After Dal Lake Triumphs

Srinagar, August 25, 2025: The first-ever consolidated Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 concluded at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, marking a milestone in India’s water sports history. The national-level Open-age competition featured kayaking, rowing, canoeing, water skiing, shikara races, and dragon boat events. Hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council under…

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Next International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav to be held in Bali (Indonesia) from September 12-14- CM Nayab Saini

New Delhi – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said for the past several years, the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav is also being celebrated abroad. In this series, this time, the Mahotsav will be celebrated in Bali, Indonesia, from September 12 to 14. The Chief Minister was addressing intellectuals at the Krishna-Kashyap Kurukshetra Thirthatan Dharmayatra…

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PMDA CEO K. Makarand Pandurang conducts surprise inspection of Panchkula city

Chandigarh, August 24 – Continuous efforts are being made by the administration to transform Panchkula into a cleaner, well-organized and smarter city. In this direction, Chief Executive Officer of Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA)  K. Makarand Pandurang, along with the Commissioner of Municipal Corporation and officers of PMDA, MCP, HSVP, and Traffic Police, inspected all…

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Shraddha Kapoor Appeals to LinkedIn After Account Flagged as Fake

Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor has urged professional networking platform LinkedIn to resolve an issue after her account was mistakenly flagged as fake. The 38-year-old actor, who was last seen in the blockbuster Stree 2, took to Instagram on Saturday to share her frustration. Tagging the official LinkedIn India handle, she wrote, “Dear LinkedIn @linkedin_in, I’m…

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Ravi Shastri Hails Cheteshwar Pujara as a “Real Warrior” After Retirement

New Delhi [India], August 24: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara after his announcement to retire from all forms of cricket, calling him a “real warrior.” Taking to his official X handle, Shastri wrote,“A real warrior. He was instrumental in my stint as coach for India…

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Hardeep Puri, Rajasthan CM Inspect HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra

Balotra (Rajasthan), August 24: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) at Pachpadra in Balotra district on Sunday. During the visit, Minister Puri inaugurated the Refinery Main Control Room (RMCR) and reviewed the progress of the Crude Distillation…

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Eminent Leaders, Family, and Well-Wishers Pay Tribute on 6th Punyatithi of Late Shri Arun Jaitley Ji

New Delhi– On the occasion of the 6th death anniversary (Punyatithi) of Late Shri Arun Jaitley ji, eminent leaders, dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers gathered at Shri Arun Jaitley Park and Shri Arun Jaitley Stadium to pay their tributes to the former Union Minister, Member of Parliament, Padma Bhushan awardee, and senior leader of the…

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PM Modi Extends Greetings on Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

New Delhi, August 24, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted how the eternal wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji continues to guide humanity, spreading the light…

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DRDO Carries Out First Test of Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

New Delhi, August 24, 2025 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the maiden trials of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast on August 23 at around 12:30 PM. The IADWS is a state-of-the-art, multi-layered defensive shield that brings together three indigenous technologies – the Quick…

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Putin’s Envoy Slams “Absurd Claim” of Russia Blowing Up Nord Stream After Italy Arrests Suspect

Moscow [Russia], August 24 :Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill A. Dmitriev has strongly criticised Western media outlets for alleging Moscow’s involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, calling it an “absurd claim.” His statement came shortly after Italian authorities arrested a Ukrainian national suspected of links to the blasts. “Never forget exposed…

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