Madhya Pradesh secures Rs 8,635 crore investment proposals from Gujarat

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh received investment proposals worth Rs 8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue with Gujarat's industrial sector in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, with the proposed projects expected to generate 5,785 employment opportunities across sectors, including cement, packaging, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering, chemicals, aerospace and defence.

Historic campaign for Indian origin quartet in PGA’s FedEx Cup play-offs

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:42 PM

Memphis (USA), Aug 12 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia, Aaron Rai, Sahith Theegala, and rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju will lead a historic Indian-origin campaign at the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs opening round, beginning at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

Nepali youths organise rally demanding entry into Indian Army as Agniveers

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:36 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 12 (IANS) A group of Nepali youths and family members of former Indian Army personnel in Nepal organised a rally in western Pokhara city on Wednesday, demanding that Nepali youths be allowed to enlist as Agniveers under the Indian Army’s Agnipath scheme.

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Israel 'incendiary, genocidal and reckless'

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:33 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 12 (IANS) Describing Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent remarks on Israel as “incendiary, genocidal and reckless”, a report said that responsible Muslim governments and leaders should be among the first to repudiate him.

Pakistan’s fiscal transparency crisis and return to the shadow of military rule

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Fiscal Transparency Report-2026, released by the United States Department of State this week, paints a troubling picture of Pakistan’s governance, with concerns raised over military and intelligence budgets not subjected to "adequate parliamentary or civilian public oversight".

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims five more lives, death toll nears 900

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:28 PM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) At least five children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 885 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.

IPL 2027: Punjab Kings kick off five-day off-season camp in New Chandigarh

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:22 PM

New Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament.

Chinese Communist Party's Tibet policy textbook case of empire-building through assimilation: Report

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:18 PM

Lhasa, Aug 12 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party's policy in Tibet demonstrates an example of empire-building through assimilation. However, history indicates that rigid, forced assimilation plans ultimately face systemic limits, a report has detailed.

Pakistani forces extrajudicially kill five civilians in Balochistan

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:17 PM

Quetta, Aug 12 (IANS) At least five Baloch youths were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations alleged on Wednesday.

Jr Women’s Nationals: Hockey Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand shine in Pune

IANS | August 12, 2026 9:04 PM

Pune, Aug 12 (IANS) Teams from Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand were off to effortless starts in their group in Divisions B’ and C, respectively, in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in Pune on Wednesday.