Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) The US State Department has proposed allowing qualified American citizens living abroad to renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for two visits to an embassy or consulate.
Wavre, Aug 29 (IANS) India signed off from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 with an eighth-place finish after losing to hosts Belgium 3-4 in the shootout in the 7th-8th place classification match at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. The regulation period ended 3-3 after India’s last-minute goal to force a shootout to decide the winner.
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a senior Bank Melli official and a Hong Kong-based company as it moved to cut financial channels used by Iran’s government and armed forces.
Geneva, Aug 28 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Friday said that the organisation is scaling up its response to Nepal's flood emergency further by releasing USD 150,000 in immediate funding.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday declared the results of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for 84 subjects. Candidates can now check, download and print their scorecards from the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in by logging in with their credentials.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Namibia pulled off a stunning 18-run victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, restricting the Proteas to 145 for 9 while defending a target of 164.
Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday stated that the third flight with assistance and an 11-member medical and tunnel rescue team has reached Nepal.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that 149 Indian nationals crossed over safely into Nepal from China while 320 people continue to remain missing or not contactable, following the deadly floods in Nepal.
Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday met General Khamlieng Outhakaisone, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos, during his ongoing visit to Vientiane and discussed further strengthening defence ties.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas on Friday earned his 250th International Cap for India, while midfielder Rajinder Singh completed his 50th international cap, with both milestones achieved during India's 7th/8th place classification match against Belgium at the FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026.
