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Centre clears defence acquisition proposals worth ₹7,800 crores

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, today accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 7,800 crores.

At BRICS, PM, China's Xi agree on expeditious de-escalation in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in which he highlighted India's concerns at the unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh with the two leaders agreeing to direct their relevant officials \"to intensify efforts at expeditious disengagement and de-escalation\".

BRICS expanded with six new members: PM

SA Prez says membership of the new BRICS countries would come into force from Jan 2024

Chandrayaan-3 Landing: Why Was A Lunar Touchdown So Difficult?

The lunar touchdown is the most arduous task of all when it comes to Moon missions.

Nifty ends higher for the third session

The Indian market recovered after a long consolidation, with the push mostly coming from the banking sector

South Africa announce equal match fees, professional league for women cricketers

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa holds Magnus Carlsen to another draw to take final to tiebreaks

India's 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa played out a 30-move draw with World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the second game in their two-game final in the FIDE World Cup here on Wednesday, taking the summit clash into the tiebreaker.

Indian women's hockey team leaves for Asian Hockey 5s WC qualifier

Indian women’s hockey team on Wednesday departed to take part in the Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier. The tournament will be held from August 25 to 28 in Salalah, Oman.

World Athletics Championships: Tamberi wins high jump gold; El Bakkali clinch 3,000m steeplechase title

Olympic champion Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy won his first-ever world high jump title after a thrilling display here at the World Athletics Championships.

Ishan Kishan should be first choice wicketkeeper of team, says Madan Lal on Asia Cup squad

India’s upcoming Asia Cup squad which was revealed on Monday raised many questions among the Indian cricket fans and media which seemed to be an important point for discussion.

We changed a lot of details in second half, says MB coach

Mohun Bagan held their nerves as they earned a 3-1 comeback win against Abahani in AFC Cup

Many hurdles to Saudi-Israeli nuptials

MAHIR ALI

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will end Russian occupation of Crimea

Crimea was seized and annexed by Russia in 2014 in a move not recognised by most other countries

Days after tragedy, three still buried in God's abode in Shimla after nature's fury

It was supposed to be a pious occasion for the Sharma family who had organised a ‘havan’ (a fire ritual to invoke the God) at the Shiv Temple in Summer Hill, Shimla on 14 August. Though, the previous day the rains had been incessant, in the morning the drizzle had stopped.

Antilia bomb scare case: SC grants bail to ex-Mumbai cop

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Mumbai police officer Pradeep Sharma, who was arrested in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case and the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

Cong leaders fly to Mumbai to take stock of INDIA's 3rd meeting

A team of senior Congress leaders are holding a meeting with the party leaders in Mumbai to discuss the preparations of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA) third meeting scheduled on August 31 and September 1.

'Int'l rules can't be dictated by those with strongest muscles'

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that international rules should not be dictated by \"those with strongest muscles or the loudest of voice\", indirectly hinting at the US while adding that BRICS countries should practice true multilateralism.

Kyiv saboteurs were behind drone attacks on air bases deep inside Russia: Ukraine media

Groups of saboteurs were behind the audacious strikes, which suggest that Ukraine’s scope of action is broadening, states Ukraine media

Panel set up to examine stalled real estate projects submits report

A 14-member committee formed to examine the status of stalled real estate projects have submitted their report on stalled real estate projects and recommend ways to complete them.

Indictments mount, but Trump unfazed

ASHOK NILAKANTAN AYER

Nuh admin denies permission to VHP for 28 August Yatra

Nuh administration has denied permission to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) Brij Mandal Jal Abhishek Yatra which was to be held on August 28.

Today's youth will build developed India: Prez Murmu

Stressing that education is a lifelong process, President Droupadi Murmu today said a continuous learner will be able to seize opportunities as well as meet challenges in life.

Cong: ED raids in Chhattisgarh clear reaction to all pre-poll surveys

Congress on Wednesday hit back at the BJP government at the centre following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches at the premises of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s Political Advisor Vinod Verma and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) saying the raids are clear reaction to all the prepoll surveys and the party will not get bogged down by such threats.

Minor's rape case: Court sends suspended Delhi govt official, wife to 14-day judicial custody

A Delhi court on Wednesday extended judicial custody of suspended Delhi government official Premoday Khakha, who is accused of allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl multiple times, and his wife, who reportedly gave her medicine to terminate her pregnancy, by 14 days.

BSP has always lost out when it joined a poll alliance: Mayawati

Reiterating her decision to go it alone in the coming Lok Sabha elections, keeping an equal distance from Congress and BJP, Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati said that poll alliances have always resulted in political losses for the party in Uttar Pradesh.

India over the moon after successful landing

From Murmu to Amit Shah, Indian leaders celebrate historic moon landing

Kerala: Congress, BJP accuse each other of having secret pact with CPM

BJP workers sore over the stance of Central agencies in Kerala chief minister-involved cases

Kavitha plans another protest on Women's Reservation Bill

BRS MLC Kalvakuntala Kavitha will once again protest at Jantar Mantar in December this year during the Winter session of Parliament demanding that the Women’s Reservation Bill be passed and invite key women leaders of the Congress and BJP, including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Smriti Irani and DK Aruna, to join the sit-in demonstration.

ISRO blamed for misleading Bengal crop loss data

At a time ISRO survived hurdles and secured Vikram's triumphant landing on the moon today and earned high appraisal of the entire nation, Bengal farmers at the grassroots, however, are blaming ISRO's remote-sensing satellites for 'wrong' assessment of crop loss during the catastrophes.

New world-class garment hub comes up in city

City mayor Firhad Hakim said quality garments produced by the tailors of Metiabruz have gained global recognition.