Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will make his first visit to India for the September 12–13 BRICS Summit, where leaders are expected to navigate deep divisions over the West Asia conflict while seeking consensus on a joint declaration.
Mishra is a senior advocate, BCI chairman and BJP-nominated Rajya Sabha MP from Bihar
Pakistan's prime minister said Islamabad would respond firmly to any attempt to block its water in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, as India keeps the pact in abeyance.
India and Pakistan emerged from British rule under the same 1947 law, but celebrate independence on different dates, Mountbatten’s schedule, religious significance, time zones and a 1948 decision shaped Pakistan’s August 14 observance
NCB brings alleged drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya back from UAE as Centre intensifies efforts to dismantle international narcotics networks and pursue traffickers abroad
Bangladesh’s gas shortage is deepening power woes, forcing Dhaka to seek diesel from India as global energy disruptions expose South Asia’s dependence on Middle Eastern fuel and regional supply chains
Parliament's Monsoon Session ended amidst a war of words between the government and Opposition, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defending the legislative output while criticising the lack of debate
Oil pollution has affected parts of southern Qeshm and Hengam islands, with Iranian officials linking the spill to the wider military conflict and cleanup operations under way.
With student suicides reaching a record 14,488 in 2024, the government has told Parliament that career stress, isolation and untreated mental disorders are among the key factors driving the crisis
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The threats were sent through an email that referred to Khalistan and warned of explosions at multiple locations in Delhi
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Badal was attacked at around 1.45 pm on Thursday inside Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat, located about 15 km from Nanded city
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Nadda underwent a coronary angiography on August 13 as part of his medical evaluation
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White House alleges countries including India, EU, Mexico, Canada and Japan helped Chinese goods enter the US through illegal transshipments.
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The IMD has issued a red warning for Delhi, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, with more rain likely through the Independence Day weekend
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India gets a 79% favourable rating in Sri Lanka, while just 7% of Pakistanis view India positively; US opinion remains almost evenly split.
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The exchange began at the Congress's Rachnatmak Congress national convention on Thursday, where Rahul Gandhi questioned the idea that hugging foreign leaders could be considered foreign policy
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TATA Steel will sell Jamshedpur FC’s parent company to Churchill Brothers for INR 100, with the ISL licence and player contracts expected to transfer subject to AIFF approval. The company will continue its grassroots work through the TATA Football Academy
India kick off their first Test tour of Sri Lanka in nine years with the Galle opener on August 15. Spin is expected to play a major role on the turning surface, and with Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, Shubman Gill’s side are likely to rely on a spin-heavy bowling attack
VVS Laxman is reportedly being considered for a new BCCI Director of Cricket role as part of a possible September reshuffle. The position would expand his Centre of Excellence responsibilities and potentially oversee coordination between the senior team, selectors, coaches and India's player-development system
Former Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colon has died at 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a devastating brain injury during his 2015 fight against Terrel Williams
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India are set to face Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on August 15, 2026, with the focus on who will feature in the visitors’ playing XI for the series opener
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Sabyasachi and The Met unveil a multi-year collaboration inspired by 5,000 years of art, with Byzantine-inspired high jewellery launching at NYFW 2026
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