Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) At least eight children have died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 902 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
Tehran/Nicosia, Aug 15 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on India's Independence Day and reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to advancing comprehensive bilateral ties with New Delhi.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked several world leaders for their warm wishes while reiterating India's commitment to strengthening ties with the nations.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Apex advisory body, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government and NABARD on Saturday launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform to strengthen technology-led rural development and accelerate the adoption of appropriate technologies in rural areas, according to an official statement.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Scottish badminton star Kirsty Gilmour has called for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in Asian sport, saying small gestures of acceptance can provide important reassurance to athletes from the community.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Roberto Bautista Agut, former tennis player and 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist, has scored twice on his football debut as he looks to make his mark in a new sport. The 38-year-old netted twice for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos in his team's 4-2 win.
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for ‘Rocket Boys’, ‘Paatal Lok’ and others, has emphasized on the importance of debates and disagreements in the society.
Minsk, Aug 15 (IANS) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday stated that India rightfully enjoys authority on the global stage and plays a significant constructive role in addressing pressing issues on the international agenda.
Amstelveen, Aug 15 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India began their campaign in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.
Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech has drawn positive reactions in Chhattisgarh, particularly his emphasis on taking Indian agricultural products to global markets and strengthening sectors such as pharmaceuticals, banking, legal services, Yoga and Ayurveda.
