New Delhi, August 19, 2026 : On the occasion of World Photography Day, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, interacted with photographers following the Cabinet briefing in New Delhi. The Minister appreciated the contribution of photographers in capturing and documenting important moments of public life and national…
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New Delhi, 19 August 2026 : Under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has taken an important decision to further strengthen administrative efficiency, transparent governance and public service delivery. As per an order issued by the Services Department, 111 officers of the Delhi Government’s DSS cadre have been promoted and…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; India brought together young energy professionals from across the BRICS grouping for the eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026, held virtually on August 17 as part of the country’s BRICS Chairship. The summit witnessed participation from more than 100 young professionals representing academia, government bodies and energy ministries of BRICS…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; Uttar Pradesh stepped up its efforts to deepen economic ties with Japan on Wednesday as the state government hosted the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026 at Taj Palace in the national capital, bringing together more than 200 senior executives and business leaders from Japan. The investment meet focused on expanding Japanese…
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Mumbai, August 19, 2026; Actor Soha Ali Khan has spoken about her decision to limit the presence of her daughter Inaaya on social media, saying that protecting a child’s privacy has become increasingly important in today’s digital environment. Soha said that she and her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, were more comfortable sharing pictures of Inaaya…
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Amstelveen, August 19, 2026; India will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes Pool D encounter at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, with qualification for the semi-finals at stake. India enter the contest with a significant recent advantage over Pakistan, having avoided defeat against their neighbours in every meeting over the past…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his place in the four-player final of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour after a strong campaign across the elite chess circuit. Praggnanandhaa’s qualification was sealed with one round still remaining in the Sinquefield Cup. The Indian star has accumulated five points in the tournament,…
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Patna, August 19, 2026; At least 34 students of Parsa Middle School in Nalanda district were taken ill after consuming the midday meal served at the school, triggering concern among parents and authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday when several students began experiencing throat irritation, abdominal pain and other symptoms shortly after having their lunch.…
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026; Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has reacted to Union Minister Ramdas Athawale’s recent suggestion that he join the Republican Party of India (A), which is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Athawale had extended the political invitation to Dipke, saying that his association with the Republican Party of…
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Bijapur, August 19, 2026; A new chapter is unfolding in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region as Nambi Waterfall in Bijapur district gains recognition as an emerging tourist attraction. Improved connectivity and a gradual return of normalcy have encouraged visitors to explore the scenic destination, while local residents are finding fresh opportunities to earn a livelihood from tourism.…
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