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India, Japan reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:44 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India and Japan on Thursday welcomed the steady strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation, including engagement between their respective ministries and services, based on shared strategic perspectives under the 'Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership' which constitutes one of the pillars for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Govt opens national Mission Karmayogi conference to strengthen capacity building

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Thursday commenced a two‑day National Conference on Mission Karmayogi for Mission Karmayogi Development Officers (MDOs) to strengthen institutional capacity‑building mechanisms and their effectiveness across the health sector.

BWF World C’ships: Dhruv-Tanisha's campaign ends in pre-quarters

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India’s Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto’s run at the BWF World Championships came to an end in the Round of 16 on Thursday, with the 15th-seeded mixed doubles pair going down to China’s Chen Fang and Guo Xinwa at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

Don't cross upper limit of 9 SIMs per customer, govt tells telcos

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed the telecom companies to strictly enforce the rule of not issuing a new mobile phone connection to any subscriber already having nine SIMs, an official statement said on Thursday.

Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir hailed by BJP, with a rider

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed the upcoming memoir of Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, though with a rider that the disclosures in the book remain candid and reflect the truth.

Sohail Khan’s ex-wife, Seema says actor ‘likes his comfort zone’

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Sohail Khan’s ex-wife, Seema Sajdeh has said that the actor is an extremely private person, and likes to keep to himself. She also opened up about her approach to relationships and shared that, while she remains open to companionship someday, she is currently completely comfortable being on her own.

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