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Emma Thompson's mother Phyllida Law passes away

Los Angeles, Aug. 18 -- Phyllida Law, the Scottish actress and mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died at the age of 94. As per The Hollywood Reporter, her death was announced by her m... Read More


'A historic win': Devendra Nath Mahto plans 'Abhar Yatra' after Jharkhand scraps exams; affected employees protest govt's decision

Ranchi, Aug. 18 -- Following a sustained student-led agitation, student leader Devendra Nath Mahto on Tuesday hailed the Jharkhand government's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL examination and all test... Read More


Amit Metaliks targets faster completion of Rs 4,000-cr Bengal steel project; eyes jobs for local youth

Raghunathpur, Aug. 18 -- Amit Metaliks Ltd is targeting completion of its Rs 4,000-crore greenfield integrated steel plant in West Bengal within 1,000 days, while exploring ways to fast-track the proj... Read More


Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall two points short of reaching next round

Cincinnati, Aug. 18 -- Venus and Serena Williams turned back the clock, but fell short against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and local star Peyton Stearns in their first-round women's doubles clash at the C... Read More


Assam Cabinet approves Child Protection Policy 2026, clears new youth department, labour rules and key reforms

Guwahati, Aug. 18 -- The Assam State Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, aimed at ensuring the safety, security, dignity and well-being of children through effec... Read More


"Sending it to JPC was excellent decision; now truth will come out clearly.": Kiren Rijiju hits out at Opposition "lies" over FCRA

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday defended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, welcoming its referral to a Joint Parliamentary ... Read More


MP Ravindra Waikar Leads Grand Independence Day Celebrations in Mumbai North-West; Pays Tribute to 100+ Foot National Flag and Honours Serving & Former Soldiers

India, Aug. 18 -- India PR Distribution Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: In a grand display of patriotism, national unity and community participation, Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Mumbai... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews BJP organisational preparedness, stresses booth-level strengthening

Dehradun, Aug. 18 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday held an important organisational meeting at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office in Dehradun with MPs, MLAs, dis... Read More


ESPN's founder Bill Rasmussen passes away at 93

Los Angeles, Aug. 18 -- Bill Rasmussen, a former local news sports director who turned his interest in the emerging satellite television business into the launch of a global sports media giant ESPN, h... Read More


Himachal: Landslide disrupts Kalka-Shimla rail line; 2 trains cancelled

Shimla, Aug. 18 -- Train services on the Kalka-Shimla railway line were disrupted on Tuesday after a landslide was reported between Gumman and Koti stations, railway authorities said. According to an... Read More