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16-year-old becomes world's youngest male chartered accountant, sets Guinness record

India, Aug. 17 -- At an age when most teenagers are still deciding what they want to do in the future, Lakshmanan Meyyappan had already earned a professional accounting qualification and made his mark... Read More


Nightmare in West Bengal: 6 pilgrims die in massive hotel fire in Tarapith

India, Aug. 17 -- At least six pilgrims died after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Tarapith town, a holy pilgrimage site in West Bengal, on Monday, media reports said. The fire was first repor... Read More


Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran

India, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if the Middle Eastern nation interferes with US efforts amid the ongoing conflict with Iran in the strategically vital Strait of... Read More


BJP's big reshuffle: Amit Malviya dropped, new social media convenor named

India, Aug. 17 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced a major organisational reshuffle, replacing its long-serving IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh leader Deepak Mhaskey. ... Read More


Indian Army heads to Thailand for MAITREE-XV: Jungle warfare drills begin August 18

India, Aug. 17 -- The Indian Army contingent departed on Monday for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). The exercise will be c... Read More


India signs Rs. 1,943 crore deal for two MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones: Here's why it matters

India, Aug. 17 -- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Remotely Pi... Read More


Bomb threats, mines and underwater ops: India-US navies wrap up major Kochi exercise

India, Aug. 17 -- The eighth edition of the India-USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on August 14. The bilateral exercise featured in... Read More


What is Shahzad Bhatti Network? India carries out multi-state crackdown against ISI-backed group

India, Aug. 17 -- Indian security agencies have carried out a major multi-state crackdown against the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) ahead of Independence Day, dismantling what authorities de... Read More


Qatar-India remittances get a major digital upgrade with new UPI-powered service

India, Aug. 17 -- The Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI is now operational, enabling customers in Qatar to send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India th... Read More


Trump announces major cut to US-South Korea military exercise, citing Kim Jong Un ties

India, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to reduce joint military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, citing his positive relationship with North Korean leader K... Read More