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DDA clears Delhi 2047 plan, opens door to development in 70 villages, parts of Yamuna floodplain

India, Aug. 13 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047), which relaxes protections for one chunk of the Yamuna floodplain, allows commer... Read More


Lawmakers absent as Parliament's work loses momentum

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday failed to advance a key government bill after most lawmakers left the chamber, leaving Parliament without the minimum number required to c... Read More


Stocks to watch: Tata Motors PV, Jio Financial, Lenskart among shares in focus today; check list here

Stock market today, Aug. 13 -- The Indian stock market continued their downward trend on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 ending at 24,435, a decline of 35 points, or 0.15%. The weakness came amid escalat... Read More


Delhi traffic advisory for Independence Day dress rehearsal today: DMRC urges commuters to use metro amid closure

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Delhi Traffic Police issued a travel advisory for Independence Day dress rehearsal today, 13 August. Traffic restrictions are in place around the Red Fort and will remain effecti... Read More


Miss World 2026 opens in Quang Ninh, showcasing heritage and global connections

Quang Ninh, Aug. 13 -- The opening ceremony of the 73rd Miss World pageant officially took place at Halong Marina Square in Bai Chay ward, Quang Ninh province, on August 12. Jointly held by the Quang ... Read More


US birth tourism crackdown: Trump administration launches task force to target visa abuse and facilitators

India, Aug. 13 -- The US State Department has established a new global task force to combat birth tourism and has already revoked more than 600 visas as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to... Read More


'American citizenship is not for sale': Marco Rubio speaks out as US revokes over 600 visas in birth tourism crackdown

India, Aug. 13 -- The US has revoked more than 600 visas over the past month as the Trump administration steps up its crackdown on birth tourism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated. The visa cance... Read More


Stock Alert: Lenskart, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Gujarat Pipavav, Vascon Engineers

Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- Securities in F&O Ban: Shares of Bandhan Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Manappuram Finance and SAIL are banned from F&O trading on 13 August 2026. Result Today: Tata ... Read More


Government appointments fall short on inclusion

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah's 17-member council of ministers includes six women, or 35.29 percent of the cabinet. While the Khas-Arya community remains dominant, the cabinet als... Read More


The heartbeat of our nation - Zuraini Md Ali and Nurul Alia Ahamad

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 13 -- Every year, as August arrives, Malaysians proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang. Patriotic songs fill the air, schoolchildren rehearse for Merdeka celebrations, and the familiar cry... Read More