Daily Archives: August 19, 2024

A leaf from Indian budget

Harris Populist Agenda By Shivaji Sarkar The global economic landscape could shift dramatically if the US Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, succeeds in implementing her...

Violation of APST reservation

Editor, I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue regarding the recent advertisement issued by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)...

A call to action beyond professions

Editor, The recent nationwide protest by doctors against the rape of a fellow female doctor has brought to the forefront a grim reality - violence...

Assam: Special DGP holds review meetings; multiple SITs formed to crack ULFA(I) bomb...

Dibrugarh (Assam), 18 Aug: Assam Police has formed multiple special investigation teams in 10 districts where "bomb-like substances" were found, following claims by the...

Those who prioritise individual, political interests over country should be ‘neutralised’: Dhankhar

Jaipur, 18 Aug: Having different views is the "fragrance of the bouquet of democracy" but only till national interest is not sacrificed, Vice President...

Rajnath Singh inaugurates new Coast Guard facilities in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Chennai, 18 Aug: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated a new rescue coordination centre and two units of the Indian Coast Guard here...

Privatisation of IAS is ‘Modi’s guarantee’ for ending reservation: Rahul Gandhi slams lateral entry

New Delhi, 18 Aug: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday termed as an “anti-national step” the government’s move of...

Bibliophiles flock to Srinagar’s Chinar Book Festival

SRINAGAR, 18 Aug: Bibliophiles are flocking the ongoing Chinar Book Festival that houses over 200 stalls of books and features a host of literary...

East Bengal-Mohun Bagan Derby cancelled to prevent disruptive protests: Police

Kolkata, Aug 18 (PTI) The Bidhannagar police commissionerate said that Sunday's Derby match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was cancelled apprehending attempts by...

Pankaj Advani wins billiards final of Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship

Mumbai, Aug 18 (PTI) Pankaj Advani crushed S Shrikrishna by a margin of 822-520 in the billiards final to clinch yet another title win...

American Lauren Coughlin wins Women’s Scottish Open and locks up spot on Solheim Cup

Irvine (Scotland), Aug 18 (AP) Lauren Coughlin pulled away with superb putting and closed with a 3-under 69 to win the Women's Scottish Open...

Haaland scores in 100th appearance as Man City beats Chelsea 2-0 in Premier League

LONDON, 18 Aug (AP) — Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City with his 91st goal for the club as the defending...

Josef Newgarden wins St. Louis-area IndyCar race for 5th time and 4th in 5...

MADISON, Ill., 18 Aug (AP) — Josef Newgarden won for the fifth time at World Wide Technology Raceway on Saturday night, taking the lead...

Niewiadoma wins women’s Tour de France by 4 seconds overall after Alpe d’Huez thriller

ALPE D’HUEZ, France, 18 aug (AP) — Polish rider Kasia Niewiadoma did just enough in a thrilling battle with rival Demi Vollering on the...

Three missing Indians rescued from Nepal’s Nagarkot forest 10 hours after disappearance

Kathmandu, Aug 18 (PTI) Three Indian tourists and their Nepali guide were rescued safely on Sunday from Nepal's Nagarkot forest, nearly 10 hours after...

Ukrainian forces strike 2 key bridges in Russia’s Kursk area in a possible sign...

Kyiv, Aug 18 (AP) Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia's Kursk region and struck a second one nearby, disrupting supply lines as...

44 policemen killed in violence in Bangladesh: Police Headquarters

Dhaka, Aug 18 (PTI) At least 44 policemen were killed in the violence that hit Bangladesh during the massive quota reform protests that led...

Singapore mending regulations to stay globally competitive: PM Wong

Singapore, Aug 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday said that business and trade-oriented Singapore will keep the regulatory burden to a minimum...

EAM Jaishankar meets Kuwait’s top leadership; discusses bilateral ties, developments in region

Kuwait City, Aug 18 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Sunday met Kuwait's top leadership and discussed ways to take the bilateral ties to...

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe calls for deepening ties with India

Colombo, Aug 18 (PTI) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasised the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and regional integration with Japan to India,...