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India's indigenous naval shipbuilding push gains momentum as GRSE launches second NGOPV 'Shruti'

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 11 -- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has launched 'Shruti', the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by the defence public sector shipyard... Read More


Abu Dhabi offers complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian tourists: Check eligibility now

India, Aug. 11 -- Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced complimentary UAE entry visas for eligible Indian passport holders between August 1 and October 31, 2026, ... Read More


Canada, US coast guards warn against 'significant' risks as 2026 Port Huron Float Down approaches

Sarnia/Ontario, Aug. 11 -- The Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards are warning the public against participating in the 2026 Port Huron Float Down, citing fast-moving currents, cold water, weather condition... Read More


US judge dismisses criminal case against Adani; Indian billionaire welcomes verdict, says faith in 'truth, fairness and rule of law' unwavering

New York/IBNS, Aug. 11 -- A US federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, bringing a major legal development in the long-running US bribery case, with Adani... Read More


Kolkata Marathon 2026: 15,000 runners, full 42.2-km race and a special heroes category

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 11 -- Over 15,000 runners are expected to join the 11th edition of Jai Balaji Group's Kolkata Marathon taking place on November 29, 2026. The run this year includes the full 42.2 k... Read More


Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by Syrian Court for war crimes

India, Aug. 11 -- A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad and his younger brother, Maher al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity and war crimes. The hearing was pr... Read More


Over 1,900 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak-WHO reveals why so many are dying

India, Aug. 11 -- More than 1,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak - and most of them never made it to a treatment centre. Between 60 and 70 per cent of deaths... Read More


'AI will create jobs, not kill them': Mark Zuckerberg makes bold prediction

India, Aug. 11 -- AI fever is gripping the world like never before, with companies increasingly turning to the technology to boost productivity. However, amid growing fears that AI could trigger mass... Read More


Who is Deepti Gaur Mukerjee? The IAS officer taking charge of India's Higher Education

New Delhi/IBNS, Aug. 11 -- Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministr... Read More


Tragic end for Indian-origin student in US: Dileep Kumar dies in Ohio road accident

India, Aug. 11 -- An Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh died in a road accident in the US state of Ohio after a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction crossed the centre median and c... Read More