Tibetan diaspora need to shape narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse: Report

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:22 PM

Lhasa, Aug 28 (IANS) For over six decades, Tibetans in exile have ensured that the international community does not forget the people whose homeland has remained under occupation and community members living abroad have the responsibility to shape the narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international discourse, according to a report.

Congress backs Shashi Tharoor's 'resilient democracy' remark; BJP says 'stays among communists'

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Congress on Friday defended its MP Shashi Tharoor after he hailed India’s resilient democracy amid Gen Z protests, calling it the party's "gift" to the country, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remarked that he "stays among communists" in Kerala.

Pakistan's water crisis consequence of political choices, institutional failure: Report

IANS | August 28, 2026 4:13 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan's deteriorating water scarcity has often been attributed to climate change, an increase in population or shrinking glaciers, but the crisis has also occurred due to political choices, failure of institutions, and the gradual privatisation of a resource that should be accessible to each individual, according to a local media report.

Ex-mill sugar prices fall 20 per cent, retail prices too start declining: Govt

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Ex-mill sugar prices in India have declined by around 20 per cent, while retail sugar prices have also started coming down, and given the normal transmission of changes through the supply chain, retail prices are expected to follow the downward movement in prices shortly, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday.

Pat Cummins backs Greg Chappell on petition seeking humane treatment for Imran Khan

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins on Friday threw his weight behind a petition led by former international captains, including ex-Australia player Greg Chappell, which demands dignified treatment and proper court-directed medical care for jailed former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Kriti Sanon reacts with a Rakhi post amidst ad controversy: While fashion committee is in session

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Amidst the Raksha Bandhan controversy, actress Kriti Sanon decided to reply to those criticising her for her choice of attire for a recent advertisement with a chill Raksha Bandhan post.

Nepal flash floods: 23 Gujaratis remain untraceable, several on Kailash Mansarovar route

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:50 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) At least 23 people linked to Gujarat were listed as missing or uncontactable in the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and district emergency centre records on Friday, following devastating flash floods near Nepal's border with Tibet, with several of them travelling on the Kailash Mansarovar route through Kerung.

'Fugitive Kurup is in Brunei': Claim falls apart as relatives identify man in photo; Crime Branch probe shifts focus

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:50 PM

Thrissur, Aug 28 (IANS) Barely hours after Kerala Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, on Friday ordered a Crime Branch probe into reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup had been traced to Brunei, the sensational claim has suffered a major setback, with relatives identifying the man in the circulated photograph as Thrissur native Damodara Menon.

Chelsea prepared for Enzo Fernandez transfer amid City interest, but for right amount: Report

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Chelsea are prepared to sell their midfielder Enzo Fernandez amid strong interest from fellow Premier League club Manchester City, but want the right price for the Argentine international.

Centre invites applications for Rs 5,000 crore PRIP Scheme to boost pharma, MedTech innovation

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Centre's Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced the second call for applications under the Rs 5,000 crore Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme, launched to strengthen India's pharma and medtech research and development ecosystem across startups, MSMEs, and large companies, according to an official statement issued on Friday.