Colombo, August 27, 2026; Sri Lanka produced a determined batting display on the final day of the second Test against India, with Sonal Dinusha’s unbeaten 98 steering the hosts towards a potential draw. Sri Lanka reached 383/8 by lunch, stretching their overall lead to 170 runs. Dinusha remained at the crease alongside Lahiru Kumara, who…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Nalanda’s centuries-old tradition of scholarship, intellectual exchange and cross-border learning remains relevant to the modern world, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India Stefan Priesner said during a special discussion on the ancient seat of learning. The event, organised by UNESCO and the United Nations in India, centred on diplomat and…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to Nepal by sending a second aircraft carrying 37.5 tonnes of relief material as rescue and recovery operations continue following devastating flash floods. The consignment includes medicines, food packets, humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief equipment intended for communities affected by flooding, landslides and widespread damage.…
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Kathmandu, August 27, 2026; Nepal has intensified rescue and relief operations following severe flash flooding along the Bhote Koshi River, with widespread destruction reported across several areas and hundreds of people still unaccounted for. The disaster has claimed at least 175 lives, while nearly 476 foreign nationals are reportedly missing, including 178 Indians. Several communities…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged young people to spend more time on sports and physical activities, stressing that a strong sporting culture can contribute to healthier families, society and the nation’s global standing. Addressing athletes through the Khelo India Dialogue via video conference, Modi said sports should become…
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Colombo, August 27, 2026; Sri Lanka mounted a determined fightback on the final day of the second Test against India, with Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha producing a crucial unbeaten century stand to keep the hosts’ hopes of securing a draw alive. Sri Lanka reached 329/6 by lunch after beginning the day at 229/6. Dinusha…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reshape society in profound ways, warning that the technology may either help narrow economic disparities or create new forms of injustice. In a recent essay titled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Nvidia is reportedly preparing to acquire artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face for around USD 12.9 billion, in what could become one of the chipmaker’s largest acquisitions, according to a report by The Information cited by Reuters. Hugging Face has emerged as a major platform for the AI industry, offering access…
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Lucknow, August 27, 2026; Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plan to provide employment to one lakh young people within the next six months, but questioned whether the announcement was influenced by the approaching Assembly elections. In a statement posted on X, Mayawati described the proposed recruitment as a…
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New Delhi, August 27, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a wider sporting ecosystem in India, stressing the need to develop disciplines linked to the country’s coastline and mountainous terrain to strengthen its performance at international competitions. Addressing athletes during the ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ through video conferencing, Modi said India must expand its…
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