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Severe waterlogging in Mumbai, rail tracks inundated as heavy rain continues

India, Aug. 16 -- Severe waterlogging was witnessed in many parts of Mumbai on Saturday morning as the city continued to witness heavy rain, with a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Departm... Read More


Dividend Stocks: HAL, Godfrey Phillips, Coal India, among others to trade ex-dividend next week; Full list

Dividend Stocks, Aug. 16 -- Shares of major companies, including Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Godfrey Phillips India, Coal India, Senco Gold, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, Natco Pharma, Power Finance Corp., J... Read More


When home Is the mouth of a shark, By Osmund Agbo

Nigeria, Aug. 16 -- A few days ago, a haunting image surfaced on my Facebook feed that I cannot unsee; sun-bleached human remains lying half-buried in the arid vastness of the Sahara Desert. No plaque... Read More


EVENTS: August 16 to August 22, 2025

Nepal, Aug. 16 -- FARAWAY Film Premiere Max Limbu's debut film, which explores love transcending caste barriers in Nepal, will premiere for the first time. When: August 21 Where: Eden Amphitheatre,... Read More


Indonesia to boost waqf utilization for poverty alleviation, growth

Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to optimizing community funds, particularly waqf (Islamic endowment), as a tool to support national developm... Read More


Watch: Burj Khalifa honours India with tricolour on I-Day

Dubai, Aug. 16 -- Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, illuminated with the colours of the Indian tricolour on Friday, August 15, as the nation celebrated its 79th Independence Day. A ... Read More


J-K CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for kin of deceased in Kishtwar flash flood, Rs 1 lakh to injured

Kishtwar, Aug. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the severely injured people in the flash fl... Read More


Trump, Putin may have agreed to outlines of deal in Alaska: Former diplomat Fabian

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Former diplomat KP Fabian has said that though there was no deal concerning Ukraine conflict during summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimi... Read More


Odisha man set ablaze dies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar; father, stepmother, stepbrother held

India, Aug. 16 -- The father, stepmother, and stepbrother were arrested hours after a 42-year-old man, who was allegedly set on fire, died in AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Saturday, police said. Jyoti Ranjan ... Read More


"His thoughts, ideals continue to guide India's journey towards progress": says PM Modi on Atal Bihari Vajpayee

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, after paying homage to veteran BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee at 'Sadaiv Atal', the Samadhi (memorial) dedicated to the Bharat Ratna aw... Read More