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PM Modi to visit Ukraine on Zelenskyy's invite

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Ukraine on August 23 on the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.

Singhvi files papers for RS bypoll from Telangana

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi filed his nomination on Monday for the Rajya Sabha by-poll from Telangana.

Sidda gets breather in land 'scam'

The Karnataka High Court on Monday asked the trial court concerned not to take any precipitative action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah based on the Governor’s sanction in MUDA ‘scam’ till the next date of hearing before the High Court.

WEST BENGAL GUV LIKELY TO MEET PRESIDENT TODAY

i CBI, meanwhile, grills former principal of the medical college, where a junior doctor was murdered after rape, for the fourth day on Monday

CRPF inspector killed in Udhampur terror attack

A CRPF inspector was martyred on Monday during a terrorist ambush targeting an area domination patrol party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police at Chill, Dudu, in Udhampur district.

J&K: Freebies galore in NC poll manifesto

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah rolled out his party’s comprehensive poll manifesto for the 2024 elections on Monday, emphasizing a strong commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s political and legal status and pledging significant welfare measures.

Leverkusen defeat Stuttgart on penalties to win German Super Cup

Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen beat Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties in the season-opening German Super Cup on Saturday, winning the trophy for the first time.

OUR FIGHT WILL CONTINUE, TRUTH WILL PREVAIL: VINESH PHOGAT

Overwhelmed by the grand reception she received on her arrival from the Paris Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would continue and hoped that \"truth will prevail\".

Ukrainian forces strike two key bridges in Russia's Kursk area

Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and struck a second one nearby, disrupting supply lines as it pressed a stunning cross-border incursion that began August 6, officials said Sunday.

BILL GATES FLAGS OFF FIRST INDIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

The first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area were flagged off by Bill Gates, Chairperson of the Gates Foundation, on India’s 78th Independence Day on Saturday (local time).

Israel strikes Gaza as Blinken heads to region for ceasefire deal

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed 24 people overnight and into Sunday, including a woman and her six children, local health officials said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the region to try to seal a cease-fire deal after months of negotiations.

CHINA'S MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS HIT ETHNIC TIBETANS HARD

China's extreme restrictions on freedom of movement are disproportionately affecting ethnic Tibetans.

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque: Resolve private disputes through ADR methods so that courts can focus on larger public issues

The Acting Chief of the Kerala High Court, Justice A Muhamed Mustaque stated that the time and resources of Courts must be used for issues concerning larger public interest rather than addressing private disputes.

'MVA GOVT PLANNED TO ARREST FADNAVIS AND ME': EKNATH SHINDE

In an exclusive interview with a leading media agency, on the allegations of IPS officer Paramveer Singh that MVA government under Chief Minister Thackeray and then Home Minister Anil Deshmukh wanted to arrest Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra CM said, “This is what I feel sad about.

FSSAI launches project to combat microplastic contamination in food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food, according to a press release of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

INDIA TRAINS TOP CIVIL SERVANTS FROM FIPIC/IORA NATIONS

The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) completed the first Advanced Leadership Development Programme on Public Policy and Governance for civil servants from multiple countries in the Forum for IndiaPacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC)/ Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) region on Sunday in Delhi.

Sachdeva participates in Run for Nation Marathon at Narela

Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva participated in the Run for the Nation Marathon at Narela on Sunday.

ATISHI DIRECTS CHIEF SECY TO RESOLVE SEWER OVERFLOW PROBLEM

Atishi, ina letter, directed Chief Secretary to resolve any problem related to sewer overflow across Delhi’ and to take strict action against those officials whose negligence has caused the crisis.”

Rajnath releases commemorative coin to mark M Karunanidhi's birth centenary

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today released a commemorative coin to mark the birth centenary of former five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Kalaignar M Karunanidhi in Chennai.

UNICEF lauds MP CM's efforts to promote menstrual health among schoolgirls

UNICEF has praised Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s efforts to improve the health of adolescent girls in the state.

SHAH UNVEILS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WORTH RS 1,003 CRORE IN AHMEDABAD

A head of the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presented development projects valued at an estimated Rs 1003 crore to Ahmedabad.

BJP slams National Conference for 'misleading' people over Article 370

Senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Sunday slammed the regional parties in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, accusing them of “straying” people in the name of Article 370.

'Kolkata rape-murder may not be work of one person': Ex-NCW head

Former National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma stated, “It does not seem that this is the work of one person,” on Saturday while discussing the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

J&K ASSEMBLY POLLS: 'BJP WILL NOT FORM ALLIANCE WITH ANY POLITICAL PARTY'

Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit president Ravinder Raina said on Sunday that the party will not form any alliance with any political party for the Assembly elections in the Union Territory scheduled to be held in the third week of September.

Political storm brewing in poll-bound Haryana after Vinesh's return

Though she returned from the Paris Olympics without a medal, disqualified for being overweight ahead of the finals, India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has emerged as a symbol of resilience and pride in Haryana

DG of Coast Guard Rakesh Pal dies of heart attack

Indian Coast Guard Chief Rakesh Pal passed away from a cardiac arrest in Chennai today.

Champai raises voice of dissent in JMM

Amid buzz of quitting party, he says all options open

Rahul attacks Centre over lateral entry in top jobs

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has expressed concerns over the lateral entry of individuals into top government positions on Sunday, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is appointing public servants through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) rather than following the traditional Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) route.

Shah slams 'appeasement politics' of I.N.D.I.A bloc

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hit out at the I.N.D.I.A bloc and said that their appeasement politics did not serve justice to Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh or Jain refugees who were seeking citizenship in India.

CBI conducts 3D laser mapping in hospital's emergency ward

The CBI team investigating the rape and murder case of trainee doctor on Sunday examined and conducted 3D laser mapping in the emergency ward of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.