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Israeli Finance Minister to approve 3,000 E1 homes, vows to 'bury' Palestinian state idea

Tel Aviv, Aug. 15 -- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday announced plans to advance tenders for the construction of over 3,000 housing units in the contentious E1 settlement area, lo... Read More


"Last two years, he's been incredible": Steve Smith hails Joe Root ahead of The Ashes

London, Aug. 15 -- Australia's talismanic batter Steve Smith was full of praise for right-hand batter Joe Root, saying that he has been "incredible" in the last two years for England in Test cricket. ... Read More


"Won good seats in Maharashtra, no problem then": Girish Mahajan on Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims

Nashik, Aug. 15 -- Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan on Friday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his allegations of "vote theft" against the Election Commission... Read More


79th Independence Day: RPF band performs at New Delhi railway station

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- As part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) band performed at New Delhi railway station. Yashwant Singh, Inspector RPF and in charge of... Read More


Manu Bhaker to lead India's charge at Asian Shooting Championship 2025 in Kazakhstan

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Two-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker will lead India's campaign at the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, which begins on Saturday and culminates on August 30 at the Shymkent Sho... Read More


PM Modi expresses gratitude to French President Macron on Independence Day wishes

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed thanks to French President Emmanuel Macron for his warm greetings as India celebrates its Independence Day. In a post on X on Friday, PM M... Read More


Lavrov's choice of attire for Russia-US summit in Alaska on Ukraine hints at Soviet nostalgia

Alaska, Aug. 15 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Alaska on Thursday (local time) for high-stakes talks with the United States aimed at finding common ground over the Russia-Ukraine... Read More


Centre proposes scrapping of 12% and 28% GST slabs, most items to move to 5%, 18% rates: Government sources

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- In a path-breaking initiative relating to the Goods and Services Tax structure, the Central Government has proposed to scrap the current slab of 12 per cent and 28 per cent of GS... Read More


I-Day: Delhi Police deploys AI surveillance, 20,000 personnel for Red Fort celebrations; security stepped up in key cities

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Security has been significantly heightened across the country ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with intensified patrolling, checkpoints for vehicles and individuals, and e... Read More


Steve Smith predicts tough times for England batters on Australian pitches ahead of Ashes 2025

London, Aug. 15 -- Aussie veteran batter Steve Smith believes the wickets in Australia for the last three to four years have been tricky, and it will be challenging for the England batters in the Ashe... Read More