New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Union government has given a one-year extension in service to Rahul Navin, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director, starting August 13, an official said on Sunday.
Greensboro, Aug 9 (IANS) Sahith Theegala slipped out of the Top-10 after carding a 1-under 69 in the third round of the Wyndham Championship, with the Indian-American now tied-11th heading into the final round of the PGA TOUR’s last event before the FedExCup Playoffs.
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Media bodies have criticised Pakistan's newly implemented Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, terming it a "direct assault on press freedom" and saying it amounts to "attacking the freedom of expression."
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As India debates the integrity of competitive examinations, thousands of young people are demanding a fair chance. Their anger is justified. An education system commands legitimacy only when merit is protected and every student believes that hard work will be rewarded.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that captain Shubman Gill’s absence from the first two days of the warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was purely a precautionary measure and added that the right-handed batter is fully fit and ready for the first Test in Galle starting on August 15.
Geneva, Aug 9 (IANS) The United Nations in Geneva on Sunday shared pictures of the five peacocks gifted by India as they arrived at Ariana Park, calling it the"photo of the week".
Taipei, Aug 9 (IANS) Taiwan is building fleets of flying drones and unmanned attack boats to repel any future invasion from China, a media report said, noting accelerating efforts of Taipei to implement a strategy learned from Kyiv.
Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) As many as six children died with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities in 2026 to 873, local media reported.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst raging controversy over alleged theft of donations and valuables in the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex, a heartwarming story of honesty and uprightness has become the talk of the town, with the locals and pilgrims both praising the honest act of an attendant.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparation following the conclusion of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets, adding that the spin unit made full use of the outing to adapt to local conditions ahead of the upcoming Test series.
