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 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…
Thursday, 20 August 2026 India and Japan have taken another significant step towards strengthening their strategic and defence partnership, with the two countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in defence technology and signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on maritime security cooperation. The latest developments underline the growing importance of India-Japan ties amid an evolving security environment…
20 August 2026 India is demanding urgent changes in the UN Security Council. Learn why India says the current system is outdated, what reforms are needed, and why it matters for common people. Simple explanation. India Says UN Security Council Needs Urgent Changes India has told the world that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)…
Visakhapatnam, August 18, 2026 A new chapter has begun for aviation in Andhra Pradesh as the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram commenced commercial flight operations from August 17, 2026. The long-awaited greenfield airport has now taken over scheduled civilian air services from the existing Visakhapatnam Airport, marking a major shift in the region’s…
Summary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a series of initiatives focused on education, artificial intelligence, skill development and sports during his Independence Day address. Among the key announcements are a free online coaching network for competitive examinations, AI training for one crore youth over the next year, and a nationwide talent hunt for children…
