‘Cannot be dismissed as technical error’: Parliamentary panel pulls up  Meta over PM Modi’s post removal

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology on Monday expressed serious concern over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official Facebook post related to the NEET examination, describing the incident as one that raises important questions about the functioning and accountability of global social media platforms.

Armed clashes between Afghan tribes over disputed area continue for fourth day

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:44 PM

Kabul, Aug 3 (IANS) Armed clashes between two tribes over the ownership of a mountainous area along the border of Khost and Paktia provinces in Southeastern Afghanistan continued for the fourth day on Monday, local media reported.

MP Hockey Academy clinch double glory at Women Academy Championship

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:41 PM

Gwalior, Aug 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy enjoyed a memorable day as they emerged champions in both the Sub-Junior and Junior categories of the 4th Hockey India Women Academy Championship 2026 – Zone A & B in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday.

Priyanka Chopra teaches Durga Saptashati mantras to daughter Malti

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:35 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Apart from being a global sensation, Priyanka Chopra is also a doting mother to her baby girl, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. In her latest Instagram post, the 'Fashion' actress was seen teaching her little one the mantras from Durga Saptashati.

China pressurised Nepal over conference on Tibetan studies: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:33 PM

Lhasa, Aug 3 (IANS) Just weeks after China’s new 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Law' came into effect, the country has pressured Nepal over an upcoming Tibetan studies conference in Kathmandu, a report has revealed.

Haryana-based syndicate used modified phones for cheating in Baba Farid varsity exam: Punjab Education Minister

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:16 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 3 (IANS) Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday told the Assembly that a Haryana-based cheating syndicate used modified mobile phones, hidden wireless earpieces, and other advanced gadgets to facilitate cheating during the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences pharmacy examination.

Football: Young defender Faye becomes Celta's third signing this summer

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:04 PM

Madrid, Aug 3 (IANS) Senegalese centre-back Abdoulaye Faye has joined Celta Vigo on a season-long loan from German side Bayer Leverkusen, the Spanish club announced on Monday.

Nepal sees marginal growth in tourist arrivals in July

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:00 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 3 (IANS) Nepal recorded marginal growth in foreign tourist arrivals in July, welcoming a total of 71,775 foreign visitors during the month, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said on Monday.

Filmmaker Sanjay Sharma questions CBFC amidst 'Sahiya' certification delay

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:51 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sanjay Sharma, the producer and director of the film “Sahiya” has questioned the functioning of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) amidst the delay in the film's censor process.

India sees post-Covid dip in highway fatalities as safety measures pay off

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, India has reported a fall in fatalities on its national highways, and development officials are hailing it as evidence that road safety interventions are beginning to take hold.