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"Exposing actual intention of US to go for war": Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad on Trump claim on Hormuz as "new US territory"

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Iran in wake of the crisis in West Asia, Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad on Sunday opined that President Donald ... Read More


Mirabai Chanu eyes maiden Asian Games medal as she leads India's weightlifting squad

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Olympic medallist and former world champion Mirabai Chanu will lead India's weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, where she will aim to win the only major ... Read More


Four-time IPL champion Karn Sharma announces retirement from all formats during UPT20 League 2026

Lucknow, Aug. 23 -- Visibly emotional and fighting back tears, veteran Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all formats of competitive cricket. The 38-year-old made the announ... Read More


Ancy Sojan calls 6.71m effort at World Athletics Continental Tour "average", targets 7m and Asian Games gold

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 23 -- National record holder Ancy Sojan Edappilly, who led an Indian sweep in the women's long jump with a winning effort of 6.71m at the World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tou... Read More


18th BRICS Academic Forum commences in Lucknow: Experts to discuss key global challenges

Lucknow, Aug. 23 -- The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in partnership with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and the University of Lucknow, is convening the 18th ... Read More


Rahul Gandhi posters as 'real-life Batman' put up outside Congress HQ

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Posters portraying Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as a "real-life Batman" were put up outside the Indian National Congress headquarters in the national capita... Read More


Odisha CM Majhi hails successful hosting of World Athletics Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 23 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the successful hosting of the World Athletics Continental Tour 2026 at Kalinga Stadium was a matter of pride for the state, highli... Read More


West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari welcomes major capital infusion; seeks sustained partnership to unlock state's true industrial potential

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday pointed to past administrative bottlenecks and missed economic milestones while crediting the advent of collaborative governan... Read More


Sher-e-Punjab T20: Shubman Gill feels Fazilka Falcons youngsters facing growth would be "success"

Chandigarh, Aug. 23 -- Indian Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, who will be leading Fazilka Falcons, said that while the focus remains on winning the trophy, success will also come when young players... Read More


Two MLAs among 6 injured after car crashes through divider, rams into SUV in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- A road accident occurred at the ITO traffic signal in the national capital after an out-of-control car crashed through a road divider and rammed into another vehicle on Sunday. ... Read More