Washington, August 17, 2026; Johnny Depp could be heading back to the high seas as Captain Jack Sparrow, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirming that discussions are underway over the actor’s possible involvement in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Speaking about the long-discussed sixth chapter of the blockbuster franchise, Bruckheimer said the team is…
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New York, August 17, 2026; New York City turned into a vibrant centre of Indian culture and patriotism as the 44th India Day Parade brought together thousands of members of the Indian-American community, elected leaders and dignitaries to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The annual celebration featured New York Governor Kathy Hochul alongside lawmakers, community…
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Washington, August 15, 2026; US President Donald Trump has said he could declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after what he described as the defeat of Iran, escalating rhetoric over the strategically vital waterway. Speaking at a Republican rally in Long Island, Trump said the US would take steps concerning…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; India’s 80th Independence Day is being celebrated with growing enthusiasm across the world, with Indian diplomatic missions organising cultural events, community programmes and official engagements ahead of August 15. In the United States, several state and local authorities have formally recognised India Day on August 15. The Indian Consulate in…
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New Delhi, August 13, 2026; The commander of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reportedly told investigators that he had been facing prolonged sleep difficulties and managed only around 30 to 35 minutes of sleep before operating the flight involved in a sudden altitude loss. The disclosure has emerged during the Aircraft Accident…
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New Delhi, August 11, 2026; Air India has said it will not comment on any findings or preliminary observations concerning the serious incident involving a Phuket-Delhi flight earlier this month, as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) continues its investigation. The airline said the inquiry is being conducted under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s ICAO…
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Washington, August 10, 2026; US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while acknowledging that mistakes during the project’s installation also contributed to problems at the site. Trump said a National Park Service (NPS) employee had provided a statement to federal prosecutors describing an alleged confrontation…
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Kathmandu, August 10, 2026; India-Nepal relations, development cooperation and future areas of partnership were discussed during a meeting between Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Monday. Srivastava called on Shah at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar, marking an important diplomatic engagement between the two…
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New Delhi, August 7: India and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the energy sector, with senior ministers from both countries holding detailed discussions on strengthening power connectivity, renewable energy collaboration and long-term regional energy security. The bilateral meeting took place in New Delhi between Union Power and Housing & Urban…
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New Delhi, August 7: India Bhutan Power cooperation received a fresh boost on Friday as Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and Bhutan’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering met in New Delhi to review hydropower projects, renewable energy collaboration and cross-border electricity trade. The discussions took place between Union Minister for Power and…
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