August 2026

Bogota : Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday (local time) invoked an "economic emergency" to enable exceptional measures for earthquake relief and reconstruction after the disaster left 265 people dead and 3,494…

Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at France, 25 other countries and the European Union after their condemnation of the alleged executions of protesters in Iran, accusing them of hypocrisy and saying…

New Delhi : As India gears up with fervour and enthusiasm ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a selfie with the national flag on Thursday. Reposting his X post, the Ministry of External…

New York : The United Nations Security Council officially attributed the November 2025 blast near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, which claimed the lives of 11 people, to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), according to its 38th report of…

New York : Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations, Delaware has proclaimed August 15, 2026, as 'India Day', honouring India's rich legacy and the role of the Indian-American community. The details were shared by the Consulate…

Chandigarh : UK Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh Alba Smeriglio and Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh on Wednesday discussed strengthening India-UK cooperation in migration, education and skills, with a focus on creating more…

New Delhi : Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday accused the Opposition of "running away from discussions", alleging that disruptions during the Monsoon Session affected parliamentary productivity. He said the…

New Delhi : A row erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of carrying out a 'Shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual of the stage at Uttarakhand's Haldwani, where…

Agartala : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that Asmita Dey's success in the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, where she created history as the country's first judoka to win gold, has brought glory to Tripura and the…

South 24 Parganas : The sea at Gangasagar turned extremely turbulent on Thursday due to a deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, coupled with a new moon high tide, prompting authorities to evacuate pilgrims from the sea beach as a…

Ranchi : Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Thursday met student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 11 days protesting alleged corruption in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)…

Bengaluru : Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday stated that several associations have extended "moral support" to the state government by respecting Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's request not to proceed with a total Bandh over the…

Chennai : Marking three months of its administration, the Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, is set to host its first major investment summit, the 'Vetri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026,' in Chennai on Thursday.…

New Delhi : Union Minister JP Nadda on Thursday hoisted the Tricolour at his residence with his family as part of the 'Tiranga Yatra' and 'Tiranga Abhiyan' ahead of Independence Day. He said the campaign is aimed at strengthening the spirit…

Lucknow : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday launched a blistering attack on both the ruling BJP and the Congress-led opposition, accusing them of "excessively politicising" the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)…

New Delhi : BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday criticised the Opposition over its continued protest in Parliament, accusing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of demanding answers from the government while simultaneously refusing to allow a…

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die soon after the commencement of the final day of the Monsoon Session following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The adjournment came amid persistent Opposition protests, and heavy…

New Delhi : The Monsoon Session of Parliament is headed for a total washout with the last day of the session also witnessing competitive protests. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition INDIA bloc staged high-voltage…