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Record aid worker deaths in 2024 highlight global neglect

Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 12:11 PM The United Nations revealed that a record 383 aid workers lost their lives in 2024, with most deaths reported in Gaza and Sudan. These shocking figur... Read More


Kagiso Rabada ruled out of ODI series against Australia hours before first match

India, Aug. 19 -- In a major blow to South Africa's pace attack, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia just an hour before the opening match began in ... Read More


Telangana local body elections: Congress to give 42 pc seats to BCs even without reservations

Hyderabad, Aug. 19 -- The ruling Congress will give Backward Classes (BC) group 42 percent reservations in the coming Telangana local body elections even if the ordinance passed by the government is n... Read More


India blinks, removes duty on cotton imports in trade thaw with US

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- In a move seen as breaking the ice in strained trade relations with the US, the Indian government late on Monday removed the customs duty and agriculture cess on cotton imports, ... Read More


Bengaluru girl drives auto, delights internet: 'I love driving, don't have budget for car'

India, Aug. 19 -- A young woman who turned her passion for driving into a profession has delighted the internet with her grit and positive attitude. Safura plies an autorickshaw in Bengaluru - where s... Read More


No change in India's position on Taiwan

India, Aug. 19 -- There is no change in India's position on Taiwan, with which New Delhi maintains economic, technology, and cultural ties, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, while respo... Read More


Temasek-backed Haldiram plans southward push through acquisitions

MUMBAI, Aug. 19 -- Temasek-backed Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd is scouting for acquisitions to expand its pan-India presence, particularly in the South, according to two people familiar with the matt... Read More


Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital further remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe who was arrested on bribery charges, has been further remanded until August 26, Ada Derana reporter said. ... Read More


J&K govt submits status report on Child Rights Commission to High Court

Srinagar, Aug. 19 -- The UT government has informed the J&K and Ladakh High Court that the shortlisting of candidates has been completed for the selection of the chairperson and members of the State C... Read More


A ship with hundreds of tons of food aid for Gaza nears an Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- After setting off from Cyprus, a ship loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies for the Gaza Strip was approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod on Tuesday in a renewed effort to alle... Read More