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‘We don't compete for very large part of medal tally’: PM Modi calls for wider Olympic participation

IANS | August 27, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for India to broaden its participation across Olympic disciplines, saying the country must develop athletes in sports where it has traditionally had little or no representation, as part of preparations for the 2036 Olympics. Addressing youngsters virtually during the Khelo India Dialogue, PM Modi said a nationwide talent hunt targeting children aged 5 to 15 would be crucial for identifying athletes early and training them in sports suited to their abilities.

Meth tablets worth Rs 168 crore seized in Assam; drug peddler arrested

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:58 AM

Cachar (Assam), Aug 27 (IANS) In a major crackdown on an inter-state narcotics trafficking network, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 168 crore from Jujhang Pahar areas in Cachar district of southern Assam, officials said on Thursday.

Leaders across party lines express concern, grief over devastating Nepal flash floods

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Thursday expressed grief and concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, describing the tragedy as deeply saddening and painful while stressing the need for relief, rescue efforts and continued vigilance in neighbouring Indian states.

Nepal flood: Padma Shri awardee Shankar cancelled Kailash pilgrimage at son's insistence days before disaster

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:43 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) For architect and Padma Shri awardee G. Shankar, the devastating flash floods and glacial avalanche that struck the Nepal-Tibet border have turned a cancelled pilgrimage into a deeply unsettling wait for news.

Indian firms can explore Panama as regional biz platform to serve multiple markets: Ambassador

IANS | August 27, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian companies can explore Panama not only as an export destination but also as a regional business platform from which they can serve multiple Latin American markets, Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to India, has said.

Govt services in Punjab impacted; three lakh employees go on strike

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:20 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 27 (IANS) The government services across Punjab were impacted on Thursday, with over three lakh employees of almost all departments, boards and corporations going on a mass casual leave for a day over non-payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears and other long-pending demands.

Mayawati calls UP govt's plan to provide one lakh jobs ‘belated but correct step’

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:50 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youths over the next six months, describing it as a belated but correct step. However, she said the move appeared to be more of an electoral manoeuvre ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Piyush Goyal pitches for opportunities to deepen India-Japan cooperation in chips, steel manufacturing

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:37 AM

Osaka/New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he highlighted opportunities to deepen India-Japan cooperation in semiconductors, electronic components and steel manufacturing during his meetings with business leaders here.

FM Sitharaman highlights India’s investor-friendly policies, tax certainty, ongoing reforms

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:27 AM

Toronto, Aug 27 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted India’s investor-friendly policy environment, greater tax certainty and ongoing reforms, urging Canadian businesses to explore new opportunities and partnerships across sectors and geographies in India, Finance Ministry said on Thursday.

Mumbai Police nab Rs 10 crore hashish supplier in Bihar as he tries to flee to Nepal

IANS | August 27, 2026 8:53 AM

Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the alleged main supplier from Bihar in connection with the seizure of hashish worth more than Rs 10 crore, an official said on Thursday.

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‘We don't compete for very large part of medal tally’: PM Modi calls for wider Olympic participation

Meth tablets worth Rs 168 crore seized in Assam; drug peddler arrested

Leaders across party lines express concern, grief over devastating Nepal flash floods

Nepal flood: Padma Shri awardee Shankar cancelled Kailash pilgrimage at son's insistence days before disaster

Indian firms can explore Panama as regional biz platform to serve multiple markets: Ambassador

Govt services in Punjab impacted; three lakh employees go on strike

Mayawati calls UP govt's plan to provide one lakh jobs ‘belated but correct step’

Piyush Goyal pitches for opportunities to deepen India-Japan cooperation in chips, steel manufacturing

FM Sitharaman highlights India’s investor-friendly policies, tax certainty, ongoing reforms

Mumbai Police nab Rs 10 crore hashish supplier in Bihar as he tries to flee to Nepal

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