Jagan accuses Naidu of ‘stealing’ credit for Veligonda project, claims twin tunnels completed by YSRCP govt

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:51 PM

Vijayawada, Aug 30 (IANS) YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday expressed satisfaction over the Veligonda Project becoming a reality, calling it the fulfilment of his father YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s dream, while sharply criticising Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly attempting to “rewrite” the project’s history and “steal” credit.

Women’s Asia Cup: Shafali, Deepti star as India thrash Thailand by 94 runs

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:26 PM

Dubai, Aug 30 (IANS) India opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, registering a thumping 94-run victory over Thailand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, with Shafali Verma's 19th T20I half-century setting up the win before the bowlers dismantled the Thai batting line-up.

When Naseeruddin Shah did not take a bath for around 2 months for his movie 'Chakra'

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:20 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Did you know that veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah did not take a bath for around 1.5-2 months for his movie 'Chakra' in order to look the part?

We will always work to expand green cover and build sustainable future: PM Modi with Uzbek President (Ld)

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:13 PM

Tashkent, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, along with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, stated that they will work to expand green cover and build a more sustainable future.

Debrigarh local community cheers as PM Modi praises Odisha woman's conservation work

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mention of Maithili Bhue from Odisha's Debrigarh in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on Sunday, in recognition of her work in forest conservation and efforts to empower local women through eco-tourism, has brought cheer among members of the local community and employees of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

PM Modi names PM SVANidhi beneficiary in 'Mann ki Baat', latter recounts transformation under scheme

IANS | August 30, 2026 11:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, mentioned a Ghaziabad woman named Babita Sharma, a PM SVANidhi beneficiary, and lauded her entrepreneurial spirit by sharing her story of transformation, the seeds of which were sown during Covid-19 pandemic.

'Reward for our endeavour', say Patwai youth whom PM Modi mentioned in 'Mann Ki Baat' address

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:53 PM

Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Two Rampur youth Akash Yadav and Rohan Dev, who found praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, for their cleanliness campaign in Patwai village, said that they are overjoyed with such acknowledgement and this has boosted their morale and energised them to take their campaign more aggressively.

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Kyrgyzstan

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:45 PM

Bishkek, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a warm welcome from the Indian community in Bishkek as he arrived in the Central Asian nation to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

FIH Men’s Hockey WC: Germany retain title with 1-0 win over Spain

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:40 PM

Wavre, Aug 30 (IANS) Germany once again delivered when it mattered most, defeating Spain 1-0 to successfully defend their FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup title at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, on Sunday.

Milind Soman's birthday wish for wife Ankita Konwar: It is so much fun to be with you

IANS | August 30, 2026 10:19 PM

Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman shared a beautiful wish for wife, Ankita Konwar, as she celebrated her birthday on Sunday.