New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Balochistan could play a crucial role in reversing Pakistan’s declining domestic oil and gas production if security conditions improve and the province is opened up for greater exploration, a report has said.
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Anjali Arora, who is set to portray the character of Sita in the upcoming film 'Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha – Shri Ram Ki’, has said that for her, the character represents immense strength, dignity, patience and faith. She also said that she is hugely inspired by her inner courage and grace.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday strongly reacted to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) giving a clean chit to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's former General Secretary Champat Rai and former member Anil Mishra over the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Dubai, Aug 18 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews have been named the ICC Player of the Month Award for July following their outstanding performances in Test cricket and the women’s award for exceptional efforts in ODIs, giving the West Indies a rare double.
Dhaka, Aug 18 (IANS) At least 690 prisoners who escaped from various prisons during the July uprising in 2024 are yet to be caught, local media reported on Tuesday quoting statements made by Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General Syed Mohammad Motaher Hossain.
Dhaka, Aug 18 (IANS) As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has completed six months in office, opposition leaders have described its performance as a failure, citing spiralling prices, persistent energy shortages, deteriorating law and order, politicisation and a lack of progress on major national issues, local media reported on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Argentina defender Marcos Senesi opened up about his move to Tottenham Hotspur and said his goal is to take the club back to where they belong, which is competing at the highest level.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Air India on Tuesday announced that it has voluntarily undertaken a testing programme covering all its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements as part of its commitment to safety and professional standards, the airline said in a statement.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has called for a uniform regulatory framework for quick-commerce dark stores -- such as Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart -- raising concerns over food-safety and hygiene violations reported during a recent inspection drive in Maharashtra, according to a report.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which has been approved by both the Houses of Parliament, seeks to establish a uniform and balanced fiscal framework for the mining sector. As per the Bill, state governments cannot levy fresh taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands, except within conditions prescribed by the Central Government, according to an explainer issued by the government on Tuesday.
