Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation (AIIO) Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Sunday condemned the use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent protests, stating that while people are free to express dissent, protests must remain within the bounds of decency and should not damage public property or involve offensive language.

Institutional partnerships to strengthen handloom sector, empower weavers: Govt

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Institutional partnerships with premier institutions such as IITs and NIFTs can develop technological solutions that reduce manual effort, integrate scientific precision into traditional weaving processes and enhance the livelihoods of weavers, according to an official statement on Sunday.

Janhvi Kapoor shares ‘too cute not to post’ moments with Shikhar Pahariya and her family

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:45 AM

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Actress Janhvi Kapoor shared a series of candid moments with her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya and her family.

Prez Murmu flags off inaugural Soldierathon honouring President's Bodyguard, Kargil heroes

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday flagged off the inaugural Soldierathon, a first-of-its-kind event organised to celebrate the 253-year legacy of the President's Bodyguard (PBG), at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Trump says US agrees to hold off Iran attack as deal takes shape, cites Hormuz reopening

IANS | August 2, 2026 8:30 AM

Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States had agreed to hold off a planned military attack on Iran after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries requested a pause, claiming that the framework of a potential agreement had been reached.

At least three killed, two wounded in shooting at restaurant in Idaho, US

IANS | August 2, 2026 6:46 AM

San Francisco, Aug 2 (IANS) At least three people were killed and at least two others injured in a shooting in the area of an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, in the northwestern US state of Idaho, on Saturday, local officials said.

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ today

IANS | August 2, 2026 6:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” on Sunday through video conferencing with the aim of inspiring young people across the country to actively participate in the mission to build a drug-free India.

CWG 2026: Gulveer makes history by adding 5000m bronze to 10,000m silver

IANS | August 2, 2026 2:05 AM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) India's top male distance runner Gulveer Singh won a bronze medal in the Men's 5000m, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in track and field competitions in a single edition of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.

CWG 2026: Lovlina joins elite group of Indian boxers by winning silver in Glasgow

IANS | August 2, 2026 1:12 AM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain on Saturday became only the third Indian boxer after Mary Kom and Vijender Singh to claim a medal in every major tournament after she bagged a silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

CWG 2026: Preeti, Jaismine, Sakshi, Sachin win as India rule boxing ring with seven gold (Ld)

IANS | August 2, 2026 1:00 AM

Glasgow, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian boxing scripted history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday by bagging seven gold medals — the highest-ever gold haul for the country in the competition.