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Cauvery issue sub judice: TN Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar

Chengalpattu, Aug. 20 -- Tamil Nadu Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday asserted that the Cauvery water dispute remains a sub judice matter and cannot be deliberated in alternative forums, while... Read More


Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV

Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- Amazon recently shared that its AI assistant Alexa+ will soon be available for free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the US, regardless of whether users have a Prime membership.... Read More


Delhi Master Plan 2047 allows commercial activities on ground floors along 30-metre-wide roads: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the Delhi Master Plan 2047 prioritises the comprehensive development of the national capital, including rural areas, unauthorise... Read More


UK: Baloch activists protest outside 10 Downing Street over Surab airstrikes by Pakistani forces

London, Aug. 20 -- A protest was held outside 10 Downing Street in London against the reported Pakistani airstrikes on civilian areas in Surab, Balochistan, on August 12, 2026. Organised by the Baloch... Read More


Delhi LG reviews specialised policing measures for women, senior citizens

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu held a review meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to comprehensively evaluate specialised community policing initiatives, public w... Read More


High tension at Assam-Meghalaya border after attack on vehicles during KSU's black flag rally

Guwahati, Aug. 20 -- A heated situation has erupted in the Khanapara area along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Thursday following a violent incident that took place in Meghalaya's capital city, Shillon... Read More


BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as 23rd President of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Former Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was on Thursday elected as the country's 23rd President, securing 255 votes in the presiden... Read More


India needs to commercialise advanced materials research to strengthen high-tech manufacturing: Chemicals Ministry

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India needs to accelerate the commercialisation of research in new-age materials to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in high-technology sectors and reduce dependence on ... Read More


SIT formed to investigate Kolkata hotel fire that killed 9; five Bangladeshi nationals among deceased

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the fire that broke out at Shika Inn hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata, killing nine people, includi... Read More


Core sector growth slows to 5.4% in July from 6% in June; iron ore leads expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew 5.4 per cent year-on-year in July 2026, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. While growt... Read More