National News: Latest India Updates

Bengal STF nabs 3rd local associate of arrested Pakistani national with suspected ISI links

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:25 AM

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) The West Bengal Police on Wednesday informed that the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has arrested the third local associate of the Pakistani national, Wahab Alam, having links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who was arrested earlier this month from Habra in North 24 Parganas district.

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:22 AM

Rampur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur and Saharanpur and Delhi in connection with the jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, officials said.

Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian exporters are adequately informed and prepared to meet emerging sustainability-related requirements in international markets, according to government officials.

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan next week as bilateral trade reaches $27.5 billion

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The government has said that India and Japan share a close and enduring partnership rooted in common aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt over I-Day 'non-observance' in schools near India-Pak border

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:57 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging non-observance of Independence Day in certain government schools in Punjab, particularly those located near the India-Pakistan border, and has sought a detailed report from the state government.

Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai today for southern state CMs' meeting, Vijay to attend

IANS | August 19, 2026 8:27 AM

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam on Thursday.

Mauritius President raises toast celebrating longstanding friendship with India

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:55 PM

Port Louis, Aug 18 (IANS) Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava raised toasts to celebrate the longstanding friendship between India and Mauritius at a reception hosted by the High Commission of India to celebrate the 80th Independence Day.

India, Iceland discuss green shipping, capacity building and fisheries

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:38 PM

Reykjavik, Aug 18 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Iceland, R. Ravindra, on Tuesday called on Eyjolfur Armannsson, Iceland Infrastructure Minister, and briefed him about the upcoming 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue'.

India reiterates support for negotiated two-State solution in Palestine

IANS | August 18, 2026 11:32 PM

Jerusalem, Aug 18 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated India's support for a negotiated two-State solution in a meeting with Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine.

India desires 'positive, constructive and forward-looking' ties with Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | August 18, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Emphasising India's commitment to maintaining constructive ties with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that extradition requests of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are being examined through established procedures.

National

Bengal STF nabs 3rd local associate of arrested Pakistani national with suspected ISI links

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan next week as bilateral trade reaches $27.5 billion

NHRC seeks report from Punjab govt over I-Day 'non-observance' in schools near India-Pak border

Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai today for southern state CMs' meeting, Vijay to attend

Mauritius President raises toast celebrating longstanding friendship with India

India, Iceland discuss green shipping, capacity building and fisheries

India reiterates support for negotiated two-State solution in Palestine

India desires 'positive, constructive and forward-looking' ties with Bangladesh: MEA

LATEST NEWS

Drones not revolutionary but evolutionary for IAF: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

'Smit's courageous act will motivate aspiring pilots': Capt Machchhar's family

Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal among key names in newly reconstituted Parliamentary Panels

Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028

India showcases its first 5.56 km free‑space quantum communication link

Dubai Crown Prince visits Captain Machchhar, says brave Indian pilot embodies 'highest degrees of courage'

PM‑SETU identifies 850 ITIs and approves 14 clusters in one year

Asian Games: Antim Panghal settles for silver after losing to Japan’s Moe Kiyooka in 53 kg final

Bangladesh’s AI push sparks concerns over rising crime

Formula 1: Verstappen takes first pole of 2026 ahead of Hamilton in Malaysian GP qualifying