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Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India on Friday rejected comments made by a section of the international community, including a US lawmaker, on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stressing that legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs of the country on which decisions are taken by the Parliament.

AI, machine learning emerge as top technologies among 74 pc of deep-tech startups: Nasscom

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Artificial intelligence and machine learning were the most widely adopted technologies among applicants, used by 74 per cent of the startups, Nasscom said on Friday as it announced its list of ten of India’s most promising deep tech startups.

63 pc Pakistanis unable to afford a healthy diet: Report

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Around 63 per cent of Pakistanis -- about 161 million people -- were unable to afford the cheapest combination of grains, pulses, milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious food items after accounting for essential non-food expenses such as housing, transport and utilities, according to a report.

Aarush Bhola says nobody goes ‘below the belt’ in ‘Playground 5’

Akshay Acharya | August 7, 2026 5:00 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Content creator Aarush Bhola, who is set to join Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash in the new season of the gaming reality show ‘Playground’, has shared that the show stays clear from “going below the belt” unlike other reality shows despite the competitive spirit being its cornerstone.

'Lack of synchronisation between BJP, RSS': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwat's remarks

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:54 PM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), Aug 7 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday alleged a "lack of synchronisation" between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged the BJP leaders to abide by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statements on the Gen Z movement.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mongolian envoy discuss poll management, staff training

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday met Ambassador of Mongolia Ulziit Luvsanjav and discussed issues of democratic cooperation and the training of election staff.

Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year, Starc named Test Player of the Year

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:46 PM

Brisbane, Aug 7 (IANS) Australia's dynamic left-handed opener Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for a second consecutive year following an outstanding 2025/26 international season.

'Don't worry, I am with you', PM Modi tells Trinamool, SS-UBT rebel MPs at breakfast meet

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians on Friday, a majority of whom switched political loyalties recently and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), allaying their apprehension and concerns amid the stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament.

AI, quantum tech to drive next phase of India's fintech growth: Minister

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India has substantially advanced financial inclusion through initiatives such as the Jan Dhan Yojana and must now move decisively towards financial empowerment, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Friday, asserting that artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, cybersecurity and blockchain will drive the next phase of the country's financial technology growth.

Shamna Kasim pens touching tribute to her late dad; says, "When I look into my second baby’s eyes, I see a part of you!"

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:22 PM

Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Well known actress Shamna Kasim, who has delivered several impressive performances in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, on Friday penned a touching tribute to her late dad in which she said that she saw a part of him when she looked into her second baby's eyes.

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Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

AI, machine learning emerge as top technologies among 74 pc of deep-tech startups: Nasscom

63 pc Pakistanis unable to afford a healthy diet: Report

Aarush Bhola says nobody goes ‘below the belt’ in ‘Playground 5’

'Lack of synchronisation between BJP, RSS': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwat's remarks

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mongolian envoy discuss poll management, staff training

Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year, Starc named Test Player of the Year

'Don't worry, I am with you', PM Modi tells Trinamool, SS-UBT rebel MPs at breakfast meet

AI, quantum tech to drive next phase of India's fintech growth: Minister

Shamna Kasim pens touching tribute to her late dad; says, "When I look into my second baby’s eyes, I see a part of you!"

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