AIMIM chief Owaisi hits out at Centre on SIR issue, Waqf Act & 'restoring statehood' in Puducherry

IANS | August 18, 2025 4:13 AM

Puducherry, Aug 18 (IANS) Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Puducherry, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that he opposes the SIR exercise conducted recently in Bihar, which is set to go to polls later this year, as well spoke about the misgovernance and restoring statehood.

Rubio says Ukraine peace deal 'long ways off' despite progress at Trump-Putin summit

IANS | August 17, 2025 11:42 PM

New York, Aug 17 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio does not see an immediate end to the Ukraine war, although progress was made during the summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Murders of Arak, Sheetal latest in Pakistan's long catalogue of bloodletting conducted in name of honour: Report

IANS | August 17, 2025 10:55 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The recent brutal murders of Arak and Sheetal are not isolated tragedies but the latest entries in Pakistan's long catalogue of bloodletting conducted in the name of honour. While Pakistan's government speaks about morality and sovereignty, the reality is that Pakistan has become a slaughterhouse for women, where patriarchal violence is not only tolerated but placed in the fabric of society and backed by state institutions.

From Panchgavya to biogas: UP’s new drive for sustainable rural development

IANS | August 17, 2025 10:46 PM

Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) In a major initiative to boost Uttar Pradesh’s rural economy, the state Gau Seva Commission has joined hands with Patanjali Yogpeeth to promote cow protection, Panchgavya products, natural farming, and biogas expansion across the state.

C.P. Radhakrishnan: From Tiruppur roots to NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate

IANS | August 17, 2025 10:19 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) The decision of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to field Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its Vice-Presidential candidate has placed the spotlight on a veteran BJP leader whose political journey spans nearly five decades, marked by grassroots work, organisational discipline and administrative experience.

Pakistan: Protest demanding Baloch activists release and end to enforced disappearances enters 33rd day

IANS | August 17, 2025 10:14 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Baloch protesters' sit-in in front of the National Press Club in Islamabad continued for the 33rd consecutive day on Sunday even as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated that the authorities, for more than a month, have tried to silence them by denying shelter, blocking roads, and deploying heavy police presence.

'Big gifts for people': Delhi residents express gratitude as PM Modi inaugurates two key highway projects

IANS | August 17, 2025 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two highway projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi. These projects are expected to play a crucial role in providing seamless connectivity while providing relief to the commuters from traffic jams and congestion.

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hospitalised due to dehydration

IANS | August 17, 2025 9:16 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after he reportedly fell ill on Sunday.

Rajasthan sarpanches express gratitude to PM Modi for their I-Day experience at Red Fort

IANS | August 17, 2025 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Sarpanches from the border areas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Ganganagar were invited to the Red Fort in the national capital on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 (Friday). Those present at the Red Fort on Friday shared their experience on Sunday.

Ageing population, high debt seen as drags on China’s growth ahead

IANS | August 17, 2025 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) China is expected to face an adverse economic impact in the coming decades due to its ageing population and high government debt, according to reports.

Politics

AIMIM chief Owaisi hits out at Centre on SIR issue, Waqf Act & 'restoring statehood' in Puducherry

Rubio says Ukraine peace deal 'long ways off' despite progress at Trump-Putin summit

Murders of Arak, Sheetal latest in Pakistan's long catalogue of bloodletting conducted in name of honour: Report

From Panchgavya to biogas: UP’s new drive for sustainable rural development

C.P. Radhakrishnan: From Tiruppur roots to NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate

Pakistan: Protest demanding Baloch activists release and end to enforced disappearances enters 33rd day

'Big gifts for people': Delhi residents express gratitude as PM Modi inaugurates two key highway projects

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik hospitalised due to dehydration

Rajasthan sarpanches express gratitude to PM Modi for their I-Day experience at Red Fort

Ageing population, high debt seen as drags on China’s growth ahead

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