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India News | Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh to Discuss Pending Projects with Union Ministers in Delhi
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will leave for New Delhi on Sunday night to discuss key pending projects of the state with the Central government. During his visit to the national...

India News | Uttarakhand CM Transfers Financial Assistance Through DBT to Construction Workers, Dependents
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 17 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami transferred an amount through a single click online through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers...

India News | Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Situation of Floods and Landslide Situation
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 17 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of incessant rainfall in Mandi, Kullu and Kinnaur districts. The CM personally spoke to...

India News | Two Thieves Have Come Together to Organise Voter Adhikar Yatra: LJP (Ram Vilas) Leader Arun Bharti
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party MP Arun Bharti on Sunday slammed 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' kick-started by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, aiming to raise awareness about voter rights and protest against alleged irregularities in...

Kathua Cloudburst: At Least 7 Dead As Flash Floods, Landslides Hit Several Parts of Jammu and Kashmir Region; Rescue Operations Underway
Kathua, August 17: Flash floods and landslides occurred in many parts of Kathua following a cloud burst here on Sunday. The rescue operations have intensified and efforts are underway to retrieve the stranded vehicles. At atleast seven people have...

Delhi Weather Update and Forecast: Heavy Rains Lash Several Parts of National Capital, IMD Predicts More Rainfall Till August 18 (Watch Video)
New Delhi, August 17: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border witnessed intense showers. The India...

North East Weather Update and Forecast: Heavy Rains Cause Severe Waterlogging in Various Parts of Guwahati, IMD Issues Fresh Warnings for Assam-Meghalaya (Watch Video)
Guwahati, August 17: Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Assam's Guwahati city on Sunday. Public life in the area remains severely affected due to consistent downpour and resultant waterlogging. The heavy rainfall has...

PM Oli to depart for India on army aircraft
KATHMANDU, Aug 17 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will use a Nepali Army aircraft for his upcoming visit to India. The process to obtain clearance for the aircraft from Indian authorities has already begun. Oli, along with his delegation, will fly...

Planning to make India a global steel hub; new export markets tapped: HD Kumaraswamy
India’s steel sector is navigating global headwinds with resilience and purpose, said Union Minister for Steel, HD Kumaraswamy. The plan now is to position the country as a global steel hub, with a focus on sustainable green-steel making....

Mansukh Mandaviya asks citizens to download Fit India app
New Delhi Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya gave a clarion call to all citizens to adopt an active lifestyle by participating in the FIT India Sundays on Cycle initiative from his home village Hanol in Palitana, Gujarat....

Billy Joel closing beloved motorcycle shop amid 'scary' brain disorder health battle
By DEIRDRE DURKAN-SIMONDS U.S. ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR Billy Joel is preparing to part ways with a major passion project as he continues to navigate a serious health condition. The legendary musician, 76, will shut down his Long Island...

Entertainment News | Pataudis Return to Mumbai; Bebo, Saif, and Kids Spotted Together at Airport After Birthday Celebrations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17 (ANI): The Pataudis are back in Mumbai after celebrating Saif Ali Khan's 55th birthday. The family was spotted at the airport on Sunday, August 17, as Saif returned with his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and...

You're Not A Foodie If You Haven't Tried These South Indian Curries
Don't Call Yourself A Foodie If You Haven't Tried These 5 South Indian Curries. Credit: AI (representational) While the quintessential dosa, idli and sambhar do make for a hearty and gratifying breakfast, there's more to South Indian food than...

Flat and fabulous: Why UFO peaches deserve a bigger bite in India
Like many Indians, I struggle to see the point of peaches. Yes, they look lovely, golden-red, suggestively curved and with that faint fuzz, but the taste of the varieties we usually get here is more sour than sweet. And why eat peaches when you...

Samsung expands manufacturing of advanced tech devices in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
(Photo: X@AshwiniVaishnaw) IANS New Delhi, August 17 (IANS) South Korean giant Samsung continues to expand manufacturing of its advanced technology devices in India, including laptops, according to Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini...

Kalamkaval: Mammootty Unveils New Gritty Poster, Fans Scream 'Face Of Indian Cinema'
Kalamkaval: Mammootty Unveils New Gritty Poster, Fans Scream 'Face Of Indian Cinema' Mammootty’s upcoming film Kalamkaval, directed by debutant Jithin K Jose, has been officially announced, and the superstar has now unveiled a brand-new poster....

Business News | Piyush Goyal Discusses Finalising Second Tranche of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Australian Minister
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting with Australian Minister of Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell. The discussions centred on finalising the second tranche of...

World News | Afghanistan's Healthcare System on Verge of Collapse Amid Aid Cuts, Facility Closures
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Afghanistan's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse following the Taliban's takeover, as the international aid which previously supported medical services in the country has been almost cut off, Khaama...

Sports News | Important for India Football Team to Remain United: New Head Coach Khalid Jamil
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): A new era has just begun for Indian football after Khalid Jamil took charge of the Blue Tigers, the first Indian coach in 13 years, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The...

Piyush Goyal discusses India-Australia CECA with Australian peer
Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal in an online meeting with Australian Minister of Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell. New Delhi Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting with Australian Minister...