New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted over Penguin India’s decision not to publish Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir, with BJP leaders dismissing allegations of government interference and a Congress MP claiming that the publisher may have faced "backdoor" pressure from the Centre.
Dhaka, Aug 29 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation has cast doubt on the Bangladeshi police’s preliminary account surrounding the gruesome killings of a Hindu family in Rangpur city, citing discrepancies between the official version and information provided by the victims’ relatives, and various media reports, local media reported.
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Actress Sanjeeda Shaikh has talked about her small appearance in the Yash-starrer Toxic and said that the “unimaginable” character was far removed from her reality, making the experience all the more enjoyable.
Kathmandu, Aug 29 (IANS) Nepal authorities have decided to bury 229 unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered in southern Chitwan district following the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River, citing the risk of infection and the deteriorating condition of the remains.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened up about his recent bowling burst in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026 for East Zone after the tormenting batter switched to a bowling role with perfection, taking two wickets in a three-over spell against North East Zone.
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS): The sleuths of the city police's detective department recovered three cell phones with active internet collection and cash from the cell of Aftab Ansari, the mastermind behind the January 2002 attack on the American Centre in Kolkata, the Police informed on Saturday morning.
Kathmandu, Aug 29 (IANS) As the search for missing people continues after the devastating Nepal flash floods, survivors keep the hope alive that they will find their loved ones soon.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India T20I star Suryakumar Yadav has urged cricketers to use their influence to promote other sporting disciplines, stressing that the country’s athletes across sports are part of the same national sporting ecosystem.
Bhopal, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian rifle shooter Ashi Chouksey, who entered competitive shooting unexpectedly in 2018, is preparing for her second Asian Games. At 24, she previously won one bronze and two silver medals, and now she aims to achieve gold at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Jalna, Aug 29 (IANS) Activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday launched a fresh fast unto death at Antarwali Sarati to press for Maratha reservation, declaring that the community's three-year struggle is now on the "verge of victory." He appealed to members of the Maratha community across Maharashtra to step out of their homes, gather at the protest site, and stand united for the cause.
