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Taliban Consolidation Five Years After Takeover Challenges Western Diplomatic Leverage
Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, the international community faces a stark reality: the traditional levers of Western diplomatic and…
Russians Snap Up New Homes Built on Ukraine Graveyard
Russia has begun the construction and sale of high-rise residential complexes in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, erecting new housing on the ruins…
Suffocating Restrictions' Shadow Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
KABUL — The Taliban administration is marking the fifth anniversary of its return to power and the seizure of Kabul, framing the milestone as…
Govt. Committed to All-Round Development of State and Amaravati, says A.P. Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to the comprehensive development of Andhra Pradesh and the strategic advancement…
Five Dead and Three Missing Following Landslide and Road Accident in Arunachal Pradesh
Five people have died and three individuals remain missing in Arunachal Pradesh following two distinct tragedies involving a landslide and a road accident. The…
India Marks 80th Independence Day With Historic Inclusion of Vande Mataram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in commemorating India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with a series of high-profile events centered…
How Will Caste Be Recorded in Second Phase of Census 2027?
The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has notified a set of 40 questions for the second phase of the 2027 Census,…
Remove Bulletproof Glass or I Wont Speak: PM Told Officers Ahead of 2014 Independence Day
In a confrontation that highlighted a fundamental tension between security protocols and political symbolism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to deliver his first Independence…
A Ton of Class: Devdutt Padikkal Makes the Long Wait Count
Devdutt Padikkal has marked his return to the Indian Test squad with a maiden century, capping a 632-day absence from the format with a…
Govinda Urges Wife Sunita Ahuja to Cease Use of Abusive Language
Actor Govinda has issued a public appeal to his wife, Sunita Ahuja, requesting that she cease the use of foul and abusive language in…
Death Toll Reaches 38 Following 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Indonesia
At least 38 people have been killed after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday morning. The seismic event caused widespread…
Steve Smith Equals Joe Root World Record for Most Test Catches
Australian batsman Steve Smith has matched the world record for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Test cricket, equalling the mark of 218…
The Surprise Must-See Movie of the Summer
The technology news outlet The Verge has identified an unexpected cinematic highlight for the summer season, integrating entertainment recommendations into its specialized technical reporting.…
I shot Mr Thompson' - What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
In a courtroom crowded with international media and legal observers, the man responsible for a killing that captured global attention finally spoke to the…
Canadians Redirect Travel Spending Away From United States in Political Protest
A growing movement of Canadian travelers is actively boycotting the United States, canceling planned trips and redirecting their tourism spending toward domestic destinations and…
Rashtraraksha Samithi Holds Parallel Independence Day Celebration in Thrissur
The Rashtraraksha Samithi (RSS) organized a parallel Independence Day celebration at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur, Kerala, utilizing the event as a platform to protest…
Much Remains to be Done: CJI Urges Young Lawyers to Shoulder Responsibility of Future
Chief Justice Surya Kant has called upon the next generation of legal practitioners to prepare for the responsibility of steering India's judicial future, asserting…
Congress Mocks PM Modi Over Tricolour Pocket Square During Independence Day Address
The Indian National Congress has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his 13th consecutive Independence Day address, focusing on a…
Bangladesh Approaches Historic Test Victory as Australia Stumble
Bangladesh is on the verge of securing one of the most significant victories in its cricketing history, positioning itself to defeat Australia in a…
Public services neglected': CJP's new campaign to check facilities at public hospitals
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced the launch of a comprehensive statewide campaign to audit the condition and quality of facilities within public…
Awarapan 2 Outperforms Original on Opening Day
The romantic thriller Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has achieved a significant commercial milestone upon its theatrical debut on August 14,…
Odisha Removes Six Attempt Limit for Civil Services Examinations
The Odisha government has abolished the long-standing cap of six attempts for candidates appearing in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examinations. Under a new…
Modi Lists Blue and Green Economy as Saptadhara, Pushes for Deep Sea Explorations
The Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration) Scheme, a massive strategic investment of ₹84,084 crore aimed at accelerating deep-sea exploration…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Calls for Cross-Party Support for Women's Parliamentary Reservation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a formal appeal to all political parties to provide unified support for the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First…