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India News | Uttarakhand: DMs Advised to Take Precautions, Be Prepared for Waterlogging, Floods
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 17 (ANI): The State Emergency Operations Centre, Dehradun, on Sunday advised the District Magistrates of Dehradun, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri and Uttarkashi districts to...

India News | Protests Erupt in Chennai Against Supreme Court's Order to Move Stray Dogs to Shelters in Delhi-NCR
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17 (ANI): Animal lovers and rights activists staged a protest in Chennai on Sunday against the Supreme Court's order directing that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be moved to shelters within eight weeks. The...

India News | J-K Cloudburst: 7 Dead in Kathua Landslide; Rescue and Relief Operations Underway
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 17 (ANI): At least seven people have died in a landslide triggered by heavy rain in Kathua district, while rescue and relief operations are underway in Kathua and Kishtwar, officials said on Sunday....

India News | PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome from Supporters Before Inauguration of Two Major National Highway Projects in Delhi
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a grand welcome from supporters before inaugurating two major National Highway projects in Delhi--the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban...

India News | Voter Adhikar Yatra: Alka Lamba Accuses ECI of Ignoring Fake Voter Evidence Under Govt Pressure
Sasaram (Bihar) [India], August 17 (ANI): Congress leader Alka Lamba on Sunday emphasised that Rahul Gandhi's message is clear: the need to stop "vote chori." Speaking to ANI, Lamba stated that the rally, set to commence from Sasaram, aims to...

India News | Kerala Celebrates Malayalam New Year, Marking the Start of 'Chingam'
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 17 (ANI): Kerala welcomed the Malayalam New Year on Saturday, flocking to temples to offer prayers and celebrating the beginning of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam calendar. Chingam, known as...

Indian Foreign Secretary Mishri holding key meetings today
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri (C) upon is arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Sunday KATHMANDU: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri, who arrived in Kathmandu this morning on a two-day official visit, is...

Mumbai: Massive Police Presence At Parel-Lalbaug As Huge Crowd Gathers For Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Aagaman
Mumbai: Massive Police Presence At Parel-Lalbaug As Huge Crowd Gathers For Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani Aagaman | X|@mumbaimatterz Mumbai: A massive police presence has been deployed in the Parel and Lalbaug areas of Mumbai on Sunday in anticipation...

India News | BJP President Dilip Jaiswal Slams Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra', Calls It a 'Punctured Tire'
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday took a sharp dig at the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav,...

India News | Heavy Rains Leave 361 Roads, 637 Power Transformers, 115 Water Schemes Disrupted in Himachal; Death Toll Reaches 261
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, severely disrupting roads, power, and water supply systems. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority...

Mumbai’s Most Awaited Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani 2025 First Look Unveiled | Watch Video
Mumbai’s Most Awaited Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani 2025 First Look Unveiled | Watch Video | Mumbai: The wait is finally over! The first look of the beloved Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani 2025 was revealed today, marking the grand beginning of the Aagman...

Political Storm Erupts Over Chidambaram's Comments On Pahalgam Terror Attack Origins
Senior Congress politician P Chidambaram found himself at the center of a heated political controversy on Monday after defending his recent statements about the Pahalgam terror incident, which he claimed were being deliberately distorted through a...

Indian Community in Salalah marks Independence Day with enthusiasm, patriotic fervor
Salalah – A grand one-day celebration of India’s Independence Day was held with full participation of the Indian community and the presence of Omani dignitaries, reflecting the spirit of unity and nationality. The day commenced at 8:30 a.m. with a...

Economist Criticizes US Tariffs on India’s Oil Purchases
(MENAFN) The United States has no entitlement to dictate to India whom it can engage with in trade, stated Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, on Friday. The renowned economist shared his views...

India’s Cosmic Leap: A Billion Dreams
Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India’s space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and a sample return from the Moon. Human space flight to fly an Indian...

India celebrates as Shubhanshu Shukla lands in Delhi
New Delhi: Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received a hero’s welcome upon his arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi early Sunday, following his historic two-week mission aboard the International Space Station...

Mumbai: Locked Rooms, Missing Doctors; Inside Bandra's Bhabha Hospital’s Hollow Dream Tower
The 11-storey tower at Bhabha Hospital in Bandra was meant to be a beacon of hope for Mumbai’s patients. Rising high above the neighbourhood, its fresh façade and imposing height give the impression of progress — a symbol of the city’s commitment...

India's tourism sector set to cross $59 billion by 2028: Capitalmind PMS
New Delhi: India's tourism sector is witnessing a rapid growth surge, with projections indicating the industry will generate over Rs 5,12,356 crore ($59 billion) by 2028, according to a new report released by Capitalmind PMS. The report cites...

Indian Army rescues pilgrims stranded at Machail Mata Temple after Kishtwar cloudburst
The Indian Army and disaster response teams are rescuing pilgrims stranded at the Machail Mata Temple after a cloudburst in Kishtwar district on Sunday that has killed at least 55 people. Visuals from the site show army personnel evacuating...

India in stronger diplomatic position after Trump-Putin talk: Robinder Sachdev
New Delhi: The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has left India in a more advantageous diplomatic position, with potential economic and strategic gains, according to foreign affairs expert...