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International community must challenge Pakistan's political instrumentalisation of religion: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan's history of state-backed terrorism and religious radicalisation has contributed significantly to reinforcing the perception of terrorism and violent extremism being associated with Islam in the minds of many people around the world. Holding the Islamic flag in one hand and a weapon in the other presents a stark contradiction, one that has repeatedly surfaced in Pakistan’s political and security discourse, a report has stated.

$52.3 billion mobilised under FCNR(B) scheme, set to reach $65–70 billion: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A whopping $52.3 billion has been mobilised under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B) deposits which is remarkable and even after one month truncation, $65–70 billion worth FCNR(B) mobilisation is expected by the end of the scheme on September 30, an SBI Research report said on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh celebrates 80th I-Day with pride as CM Sai hails Naxal-free Bastar, development push

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:07 PM

Raipur, Aug 15 (IANS) The capital city of Raipur celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour on Saturday. The air resonated with slogans of "Jai Hind", "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and "Vande Mataram” as Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unfurled the National Flag at the Police Parade Ground and took the salute of the march-past, boosting the morale of the security personnel.

OTD: MS Dhoni brought down the curtain on an unforgettable India career

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) At 7:29 pm on August 15, 2020, Indian cricket witnessed the end of an era. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most influential cricketers in the country's history, announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 15-year career.

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