Saina Nehwal Reaffirms BJP Support, Signals Possible Electoral Debut
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…
RBI Reports $72.85 Billion Forex Inflows Under Swap Facility
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…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Nathu La Route Concludes Successfully
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…
📰 EAM Jaishankar Begins Two‑Day Visit to Moscow
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…
Centre Tightens Rules on Chlorpheniramine–Phenylephrine Medicines for Children Under 4
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…
Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
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…
Jaishankar’s Russia Visit: India-Russia Partnership in Focus at 27th IRIGC-TEC
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…
Visakhapatnam Hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meetings
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…
Indian Stock Market Today: Sensex Ends Flat as Investors Track Oil, Global Risks and Corporate Moves
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…
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Hezbollah, Citing Ties to Iranian Government
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…