Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for ‘Rocket Boys’, ‘Paatal Lok’ and others, has emphasized on the importance of debates and disagreements in the society.
Minsk, Aug 15 (IANS) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday stated that India rightfully enjoys authority on the global stage and plays a significant constructive role in addressing pressing issues on the international agenda.
Amstelveen, Aug 15 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India began their campaign in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.
Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech has drawn positive reactions in Chhattisgarh, particularly his emphasis on taking Indian agricultural products to global markets and strengthening sectors such as pharmaceuticals, banking, legal services, Yoga and Ayurveda.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) For years, Kirsty Gilmour's career had been defined by how close she came. With five European Championship silver medals, another bronze, and countless near-misses, the Scottish shuttler had become accustomed to being the one just short of the top step. Gilmour finally won European Championship gold in Huelva, beating Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21-17, 21-15 to become Scotland's first European women's singles champion.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push for agricultural exports, diversification of energy sources and expansion of indigenous defence production can strengthen the country’s economic and strategic self-reliance amid growing global uncertainties, experts said reacting to his speech on the 80th Independence Day on Saturday.
Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.
Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) Marking National Mourning Day on Saturday, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused anti-Awami League and anti-Bangladesh forces of conspiring to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan. She alleged that Bangladesh had descended into widespread anarchy, with Awami League supporters, minorities and women living under constant fear and insecurity.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s "hard state" approach has fuelled insurgency, deepened political divisions and intensified instability across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces while persistent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) further expose the depth of its internal turmoil which no amount of international goodwill can offset, a report has stated.
Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on strengthening the agriculture sector, promoting millets, harnessing artificial intelligence and developing the blue economy can open new avenues for India’s economic growth, according to CA Aditya Sesh, Member of the Expert Committee at the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
