New Delhi, August 21, 2026; The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for staging a sit-in outside the Parliament Street police station in Delhi, accusing the Congress leader of attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar…
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Chandigarh, August 21, 2026; Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday called upon the state’s young population to embrace entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging technologies, saying that the youth must increasingly focus on creating jobs rather than only seeking employment. Addressing the Gen-H Startup Summit–Yuva Udyami Chaupal at Gurugram University, the Chief Minister said Haryana…
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New Delhi, August 21, 2026; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations to Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election as President of Zambia, expressing India’s commitment to deepening its longstanding relationship with the African nation. In a message posted on social media, Prime Minister Modi said India attaches considerable importance to its broad-based partnership with…
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Thimphu, August 21, 2026; India and Bhutan are exploring new avenues to expand cooperation in healthcare, with an Indian medical value travel delegation holding discussions with Bhutanese officials, hospitals and tourism-sector stakeholders on specialised treatment and healthcare capacity building. The delegation visited Bhutan on August 19 and 20 as part of an initiative facilitated by…
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Washington, DC, August 21, 2026; The United States has expanded its sanctions against Cuba, placing fresh restrictions on nine Cuban state-linked entities involved in construction, mining, metals and industrial trade, as the Trump administration moves to further limit Havana’s access to international business and finance. The latest action also targets senior officials of the Cuban…
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Lucknow, August 21, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for stronger educational and cultural exchanges between young people in India and Japan, saying meaningful ties between the two countries would depend increasingly on the next generation. The Chief Minister made the remarks during an interaction in Lucknow with Yamanashi Governor Kotaro…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India’s upcoming limited-overs tour of Bangladesh is facing renewed uncertainty, with the two cricket boards still discussing the timing of the proposed series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has indicated that the schedule could be adjusted depending on the outcome of its ongoing talks with the Board of Control for Cricket…
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Mumbai, August 21, 2026; Actor Rhea Chakraborty has spoken candidly about the intense public scrutiny she has faced in recent years while participating in the second season of the reality show The Traitors. During the latest episode, Rhea explained why she was uncomfortable with the possibility of being selected as one of the show’s traitors.…
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New Delhi, August 21, 2026; India’s private credit ecosystem is expected to maintain its momentum over the next one to two years, with investors continuing to see opportunities across sectors despite intensifying competition and an uncertain global economic environment. According to an EY survey, private credit investments in India reached USD 3.5 billion during the…
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New Delhi, August 21, 2026; The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to hold a key organisational meeting in the national capital on August 22 to finalise the schedule and framework for its nationwide ‘Modi@25’ celebrations, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life. The meeting will bring together BJP national president Nitin Nabin,…
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