Wellington, August 24, 2026; India and New Zealand have stepped up efforts to deepen defence cooperation, with maritime security, military training and wider strategic coordination emerging as key areas of discussion at the second India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue. The meeting in Wellington was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from India’s Ministry of Defence…
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Kyiv, August 24, 2026; Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has said Ukraine continues to withstand Russia’s military pressure and has managed to prevent Russian forces from achieving a decisive breakthrough on the battlefield. Speaking to CNN after visiting Ukraine and meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pence described the situation as a demonstration of Ukraine’s continued military…
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Chennai, August 24, 2026; A Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Chennai for the second edition of the India-Vietnam Joint Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC, marking another step towards closer maritime security cooperation between the two countries. The visit includes a six-member delegation from the Vietnam Coast Guard and is being held alongside the 7th…
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Raebareli, August 24, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday criticised state Congress president Ajay Rai over the controversy surrounding an alleged fish feast at a community programme in Ayodhya, accusing the Congress leader of sending contradictory signals through his religious and political conduct. Addressing a gathering in Raebareli, Yogi alleged that Rai…
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Colombo, August 24, 2026; India strengthened their position in the second Test against Sri Lanka as Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel combined for a valuable century partnership to take the visitors to 419/6 by lunch on the second day at the Colombo SSC Ground. India resumed their innings at 300/5 and suffered an early setback…
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Cancun, August 24, 2026; Indian tennis players N Sriram Balaji and Anirud Chandrasekar secured the doubles championship at the Cancun Country Open after overcoming Mexico’s Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela and Belarus’ Ivan Liutarevich in straight sets. The Indian duo prevailed 6-3, 7-6(4) in a closely contested final, maintaining their composure during the crucial stages to claim…
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Washington [US], August 24, 2026; Hailey Bieber celebrated her son Jack Blues Bieber’s second birthday with an intimate family moment, giving fans a glimpse into the special occasion through her social media posts. The Rhode founder shared a picture of a homemade birthday breakfast featuring chocolate chip pancakes, whipped cream and candles. The simple celebration…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked the birth anniversary of her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, by sharing a touching memory of him with her followers. Priyanka posted a photograph of her father on her Instagram Story, remembering the former Indian Army doctor with a brief but emotional birthday message. Dr…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific’s office real estate market during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of total office leasing across the region, according to a latest Colliers report. The Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 report said office leasing…
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New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India’s aviation industry may witness a gradual improvement in international passenger demand in the coming months, even as the domestic market faces a period of moderation, according to an assessment by brokerage firm Equirus. International operations recorded a sequential improvement during August, with passenger traffic handled by Indian carriers estimated…
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