Major reshuffle in J&K Police ahead of Assembly poll schedule announcement by ECI
Srinagar, Aug 16 – In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration on Friday ordered a major reshuffle in the police set up, changing 12 IPS officers of different ranks and others of the JKPS cadre. The major rejig in the
PM Modi asks for athletes’ input in India’s preparation to host 2036 Olympics
New Delhi, Aug 16 – After announcing India’s aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics in his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked for Indian athletes’ input for the smooth hosting of the quadrennial extravaganza in 2036. Notably, India will be bidding
Qatar talks crucial step towards Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian official
Ramallah, Aug 16 – The ceasefire talks held in Qatar will be a significant step towards ending the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian official said. “What is happening today in Qatar represents a real starting point for ending the suffering
Indonesia targets $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen by 2060
Jakarta, Aug 16 – Indonesia aims to secure $25.2 billion in private sector investment for green hydrogen development by 2060, according to the Ministry of Industry. This initiative is designed to prevent an energy crisis in the industrial sector while also supporting carbon
Czech Health Ministry recommends vaccination against mpox
Prague, Aug 16 – The Czech Ministry of Health and the State Health Institute (SZU) issued a statement, recommending people vaccinate and take preventive measures against mpox if travelling to areas where mpox is currently reported. The mpox disease, formerly known as monkeypox,
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister
Bangkok, Aug 16 – Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s next prime minister. Paetongtarn will succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday
Vandalism at RG Kar Hospital: Calcutta HC raises serious questions on police’s role
Kolkata, Aug 16 – The Calcutta High Court on Friday raised questions on the role of Kolkata Police in relation to the ransacking of the emergency department of state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. The Division Bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, PM Modi urges Indian Paris Olympians to join campaign
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Indian Paris Olympics contingent to join the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. During his interaction with the contingent at his residence on Thursday, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to
Stable investment environment, FPIs pump around Rs 65,000 crore over 12 months
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested Rs 64,824 crore in the last 12 months (August 2023 to August 2024-till now) in the Indian share market. According to depositories data, FPIs total investment was Rs 1,82,965 crore, and a total
Need to give even more strength and attention to Khelo India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that playing and winning in Khelo India has become an important programme for the country and needs to be given even more strength and attention. He said this during his interaction with
‘Prakash Sir took my phone away during matches’, Lakshya Sen reveals to PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Lakshya Sen, the rising Indian badminton star, revealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that coach, Prakash Padukone, had confiscated his phone during his entire Olympic competition in Paris. PM Modi met and felicitated India’s Paris Olympics athletes on
UN chief calls for banning nuclear testing ‘for good’
United Nations, Aug 16 -UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for banning nuclear testing “for good” in an observance message for the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29. In the message, Guterres said on Thursday that across nearly eight decades,
Severe storms wreak havoc on Spain’s Balearic Islands
Madrid, Aug 16 – Heavy storms and torrential rains battered Spain’s Balearic Islands, causing widespread flooding, road closures, evacuations, and flight cancellations just days after the region endured its fourth heatwave of the summer. The Military Emergency Unit (UME) has been deployed to
United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome diverted for two consecutive days
San Francisco, Aug 16 – A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted for the second consecutive day. United Airlines Flight 507, operated by a Boeing 777-200, was diverted to Edmonton, Canada, due to a passenger medical emergency, a spokesperson
CLOSE-IN: Thank God it is ‘Cricket’ finally (IANS Column)
Indian cricket is finally cruising forward towards playing the conventional form of the game. India, have 10 Test matches to look forward to. Each one of them is important to earn a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025.
PKL Season 11: Sachin emerges top buy as eight players cross Rs 1 cr mark
Mumbai, Aug 16 – Sachin emerged as the most expensive buy on Day 1 of the Player Auction for the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 held in Mumbai on Thursday. He was acquired for INR 2.15 crore by Tamil Thalaivas. Mohammadreza Shadloui
Maharaja Trophy 2024: Bhandage powers Mysore to victory over Shivamogga in rain-hit encounter
Bengaluru, Aug 15 – The Mysore Warriors downed the Shivamogga Lions by seven runs via VJD Method in a rain-impacted second encounter on the opening day of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 league. The rain-affected fixture saw Mysore Warriors put up 159/8 in
Draper, Shelton, Rune advance in Cincinnati Open
Cincinnati, Aug 16 – Jack Draper survived a three-set thriller at the Cincinnati Open, where he fought off ninth seed Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 to reach the Round of 16. Tsitsipas broke for 5-4 in the final set but struggled to
You are all achievers: PM Modi to India’s Paris Olympians
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent, which returned from the Paris Games with six medals, gave them a pep talk, saying that sports is the one field where no one ever truly
‘The team will miss you’, PM Modi tells hockey stalwart PR Sreejesh on his retirement
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the wall of Indian hockey PR Sreejesh and stated, “The team will miss him” as the veteran goalkeeper drew curtains on his outstanding career following the bronze medal-winning campaign at the Paris Olympics.