New Delhi, August 24: Former world No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal has reaffirmed her support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and indicated that she could consider contesting an Assembly or Lok Sabha election in the future. Speaking at the News24 Bharat Nirman Summit 2026, Nehwal said she wants to contribute to the country…
New Delhi, August 21, 2026 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that its special USD‑INR forex swap facility has attracted inflows totaling $72.85 billion as of August 21. “RBI’s special USD‑INR swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion forex inflows, led by FCNR(B) deposits. Learn how this boosts reserves and stabilizes the rupee.”…
Gangtok, August 23, 2026 — The annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Sikkim’s Nathu La route has officially concluded, marking another year of spiritual fulfillment and safe passage for hundreds of pilgrims. Journey Overview Sacred Destinations Pilgrims visited the revered Mount Kailash and the pristine Lake Manasarovar, both located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China….
Moscow, August 23, 2026 — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Russia for a two‑day official engagement aimed at strengthening the long‑standing India‑Russia partnership. Key Engagements Strategic Context India and Russia share what is termed a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership”, established through the 2000 Declaration. The IRIGC has two wings: This…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 The Central Government has introduced stricter safety measures for medicines containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, making it clear that these fixed-dose combinations must not be used for children below four years of age. Under the latest Health Ministry notification, manufacturers of all formulations containing the two ingredients have been instructed to…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, providing limited relief to Iraq as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remains heavily disrupted. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that the permission followed repeated requests from Baghdad. The issue was also raised…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Russia on August 23 and 24, with the India-Russia strategic partnership set to receive fresh diplomatic and economic attention. The visit, at the invitation of Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, will centre on the 27th Session of…
Saturday, 22 August 2026 India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship has brought a major international diplomatic engagement to Andhra Pradesh, with Visakhapatnam hosting the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting on August 22 and the BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting on August 23. Both meetings are being chaired by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Ministers and senior…
Mumbai | August 21, 2026: Indian equity markets finished Friday on a cautious note, with benchmark indices showing little movement as investors balanced domestic opportunities against pressure from higher crude prices, global bond yields and continuing geopolitical uncertainty. The Nifty 50 ended at 24,252, gaining 0.08%, while the BSE Sensex closed at 77,540.83, almost unchanged…
Friday, 21 August 2026 Washington: The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Lebanon-based Hezbollah, stepping up pressure on the group over what Washington describes as its close links to Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF). The U.S. Treasury Department announced the measures on August 20, 2026, targeting 10 individuals allegedly involved in…
