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Manu Bhaker Adapts to New Training Regimen Following Jaspal Rana's Passing
PARIS, France — Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker is embracing a more flexible approach to her preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, adapting…
Government Allows Duty‑Free Import of 10 Lakh Tonnes of Raw Sugar Until Oct. 31
The central government has authorised duty‑free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar through October 31, a move aimed at cooling domestic prices that…
In Pulwama, cricket heals wounds of the past
PULWAMA — After two years marked by political instability and social disruption, residents of this Jammu and Kashmir district are finding unexpected solace in…
Gen Alpha Rises, One School at a Time
A coordinated protest by approximately three hundred female students at a secondary school in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has halted plans to merge their institution…
KTR backs polytechnic students’ agitation
A political figure identified as KTR has expressed support for ongoing agitation by polytechnic students, according to reports from early 2026. The statement marks…
UK G Student Dies After Teacher’s Alleged Assault in Visakhapatnam School
In the early hours of Tuesday, a seven‑year‑old student attending a government‑run primary school in Visakhapatnam, India, died after an alleged assault by a…
Democracy Now! 2026-08-20 Thursday
On August 20, 2026, the independent news program Democracy Now! broadcast a segment that linked three pressing global issues: the systematic exclusion of women…
FIFA's Infantino Under Threat of No-Confidence Vote by Regional Bodies
Gianni Infantino faces an unprecedented challenge as UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF consider a formal no-confidence motion against FIFA President Gianni…
Michael Carrick Rejects ‘Ridiculous’ Talk of Easy Start to Manchester United Season
Manchester United’s new manager, Michael Carrick, has dismissed suggestions that the club’s opening Premier League fixtures against Hull City and Ipswich Town represent a “soft” start to…
Punjab Bandh Called for August 21; Government Clarifies School Closure Status
CHANDIGARH — The Qaumi Insaf Morcha on Wednesday announced a statewide bandh for Friday, August 21, to demand the release of Sikh prisoners, prompting…
DMK Amps Up Attack Over Mekedatu Project; Karnataka Promises Water Sharing Support To Tamil Nadu
Bengaluru, August 21, 2026 — Karnataka’s government has announced a new commitment to water sharing with Tamil Nadu amid escalating tensions over the construction…
Gandhi’s Daily Notes on Truth and Ahimsa Fetch Record Rs 16.2 Crore at Auction
A collection of Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten daily notes on truth (satya) and non-violence (ahimsa) has shattered auction records, selling for a staggering Rs 16.2…
Govt gives rupee export earnings same benefits as dollar, euro payments
New Delhi — The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to grant rupee-denominated export earnings the same…
India, Singapore Sign Key Pacts on Telecom, Food Security; Hold Discussions on Nuclear Technology, Space
India and Singapore signed agreements on telecommunications and food security during bilateral talks in New Delhi, while expanding cooperation discussions into nuclear technology, semiconductors,…
Punjab Protesters Call Shutdown Over Bandi Singh Release, Transport and Markets Disrupted
Punjab witnessed a statewide shutdown on Thursday as protesters demanding the release of activist Bandi Singh and the parole of political prisoner Devinder Pal…
India’s Sugar Policy Shifts Amid Festive Demand Surge: Duty-Free Imports and Stock Caps Aim to Cool Prices
NEW DELHI — In a bid to curb soaring sugar prices ahead of the festive season, the Indian government has approved duty-free imports of…
Premier League Returns and Arsenal Senses Opportunity as Rivals Navigate Managerial Uncertainty
Arsenal begins the 2026-27 Premier League campaign with genuine title ambitions, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed this week, as a wave of managerial changes across…
UP's 'Aadhi Aabadi' Campaign Shifts Focus to Women Voters Amid 2027 Election Countdown
Uttar Pradesh is intensifying its 2027 assembly election campaign with renewed emphasis on women voters, who have demonstrated consistent electoral dominance in recent polling…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay Seeks Delimitation Reassurances During High-Stakes Meeting with Union Home Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay raised concerns about potential reductions in parliamentary representation during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union…
Situation Could Aggravate if Rainfall Remains Deficient, Says Irrigation Minister
Telangana Irrigation Minister Warns of Escalating Agricultural Crisis as Monsoon Deficit Threatens Crop Yields Across Rainfed Districts Telangana's Irrigation Minister has issued a stark…
U.S. envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Ladakh; no high-profile meetings held
U.S. envoy Sergio Gor arrived in Ladakh on a maiden visit and took part in river rafting, officials said. The trip did not include…
Karnataka SIR: Over 43.80 Lakh Voters to Receive Notices; Over 20 Lakh Flagged for Logical Discrepancy
BENGALURU — The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s office has launched a large-scale verification drive under the Summary of Electoral Rolls (SIR) exercise, issuing notices…
China Real Estate Giant Xu Jiayin Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Chinese court on Thursday sentenced Xu Jiayin, founder of China Evergrande Group, to life in prison, marking a pivotal legal consequence for the…
Gianni Infantino Eyes Junior Tournament in Dominican Republic as Potential Route Out of Crisis
Gianni Infantino, the controversial president of FIFA, is set to attend a junior football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend, a move that…