Argentinian Ambassador Mariano Caucino lauded India’s rapid economic growth, calling it a key global actor. He highlighted mining and energy as areas for strategic partnership to help India become a developed economy by 2047. Ambassador of Argentina to India, Mariano Caucino on Saturday highlighted areas for strategic convergences and complementarities between India and Argentina, and … Read more
Amitabh Bachchan shared a patriotic tribute for India’s 80th Independence Day on his blog and Instagram. He also opened up about his intense work schedule for Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 and the emotional impact of contestants’ stories. Amitabh Bachchan’s Independence Day Tribute and KBC Reflections Amitabh Bachchan marked India’s 80th Independence Day with heartfelt … Read more
Devdutt Padikkal (84*) and KL Rahul (77*) hit unbeaten half-centuries to power India to 197/1 at Tea on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The pair put on a 150-run stand after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 32. Padikkal, Rahul fifties put India in command at Tea Half centuries from Devdutt Padikkal … Read more
Bengaluru police have arrested a 23-year-old man from West Bengal who was working as a security guard in the city for allegedly plotting an attack on the Pakistan Army in association with a member of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The accused, identified as Asaful Mallick, a native of North 24 Parganas district, had been … Read more
Five army personnel went missing after a flash flood on Friday washed away two shelters of an army camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district, the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) said on Saturday. In Dibang Valley, the flash flood struck Pasu Pani, around 25km beyond Mipi Circle, at about 4.30pm after a major stream … Read more
Saba Pataudi has opened up about her Muslim upbringing, revealing how her mother Sharmila Tagore introduced her to Islam while allowing her and her siblings the freedom to choose their own beliefs Saba Pataudi, sister of Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, has spoken candidly about her religious beliefs and upbringing. In an interview … Read more
After an incorrect rendition of the national song Vande Mataram was played at the Rajasthan BJP Office, state president Madan Rathore apologised at the party’s Independence Day function. The BJP conducted its Independence Day programme at Badi Chaupar, where Rathore unfurled the national flag from the main stage. After the flag-hoisting, the original version of … Read more
Passengers planning to travel by train on the Ghaziabad-Meerut-Saharanpur route are advised to check their train schedules in advance, as railway authorities will carry out construction work for a limited-height subway at Level Crossing No. 50 on the Ghaziabad-Meerut City-Saharanpur section under the Delhi Division. To facilitate the construction, power and traffic blocks will be … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday (August 15) to establish a vibrant Civil Defence network in the coming days to protect citizens from modern-day crises. “I announce today from the Red Fort that we will establish a vibrant Civil Defence network in the coming days. We will familiarise them with modern systems,” the Prime … Read more
The 80th Independence Day of India was marked at the Embassy in Kathmandu with patriotic fervour. Ambassador Naveen Srivastava hoisted the flag and honoured families of deceased soldiers. Nepal’s President, PM, and FM extended greetings. The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with pomp and patriotic fervour at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu … Read more