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Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

ANKARA: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that a new defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not directed against Iran or any other specific country, describing the pact as an important step toward strengthening regional stability and deterrence.

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

NEW DELHI / ITANAGAR: India has formally standardized the names of 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on official Survey of India maps, in a move aimed at ensuring accurate recognition of the region’s landmarks and strengthening public awareness of

August 9, 2026

International

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

TEHRAN: Iran has laid out a sweeping list of conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Iran, the United States and Oman over access to the crucial international shipping route. The latest

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

NEW DELHI: Here are the major developments making headlines across India and the world this morning, including the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, India-US strategic engagement, the continuing Jharkhand student protests, political clashes over women’s reservation and fresh international

August 9, 2026

New York·Tech·Technology

LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Says Elon Musk’s Conspiracy Claims Have Threatened His Life

NEW YORK: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has revealed that he has hired private security after receiving threats of violence that he says were fueled by conspiracy theories and allegations promoted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The dispute between the two prominent technology

August 9, 2026

India·Odisha

Dharmendra Pradhan Says He Resigned After Attempts to “Mislead” Gen Z During NEET Protests

SAMBALPUR, ODISHA: Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said he decided to step down as Union Education Minister after attempts were allegedly made to “mislead” Gen Z during protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan made the

August 9, 2026

Delhi·India·Politics

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. The conversation also included a personal note,

August 9, 2026

Education·India·Jharkhand

Jharkhand Job Exam Row: Government to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesting Students

RANCHI, JHARKHAND: The Jharkhand government is set to hold another round of discussions with students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, as authorities make a fresh attempt to resolve the ongoing deadlock. A senior member of the government-appointed dialogue panel said the

August 9, 2026

Gujarat·India·Industry

Mining Project Near India’s First Marine Sanctuary and National Park Gets Environmental Clearance Recommendation

DEV BHOOMI DWARKA, GUJARAT: A proposed bauxite and marl mining project in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district has received a recommendation for environmental clearance (EC) despite being located close to two nationally significant marine protected areas—the Marine Wildlife Sanctuary and the Marine National

August 9, 2026

Bilaspur·Breaking News·Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chamber Office-Bearer Kamal Soni Resigns, Raises Questions Over Constitutional Imbalance and Regional Representation

Bilaspur // In a significant development within the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Bilaspur Divisional Working President and member of the Chamber’s Constitution Amendment Committee, Kamal Soni, has resigned from his post, citing serious disagreement with the organisation’s existing working system,

August 8, 2026

Bastar·Chhattisgarh

Jhiram Valley Maoist Attack Case Nears Final Hearing; Final Arguments Scheduled for August 10

NIA Court proceedings enter the final stage in the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack case; 101 prosecution witnesses have testified Jagdalpur: The judicial proceedings in the Jhiram Valley Maoist attack case have entered their final stage, with the NIA Court scheduled to hear

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

National Agenda to Be Announced at Sarva Adivasi Samaj Event on World Tribal Day in Raipur

Tribal leaders from 12 states to attend the grand event; rally to be held from Budha Talab Indoor Stadium to Jai Stambh Chowk Raipur : The Sarva Adivasi Samaj will organize a grand program in Raipur on Sunday, August 9, 2026, to

August 8, 2026

Entertainment

7 K-Dramas Arriving in August 2026, From Amnesia Romance to Revenge Thrillers

August 2026: Korean drama fans have plenty to look forward to this month, with a diverse lineup of new K-dramas arriving across Netflix and major South Korean television networks. The August slate covers a wide range of genres, including romantic comedy, crime,

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

New Delhi : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its support for the Delimitation Bill linked to women’s reservation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision was announced on Saturday following a high-level

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

India Repatriated 4,048 Seafarers from Gulf Amid West Asia Crisis: Sonowal

New Delhi : The Government of India has repatriated 4,048 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region following the West Asia crisis, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday. Speaking at a stakeholder discussion on “Seafarer Security, Safety

August 8, 2026

International

UAE Blames Iran After ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran after a vessel owned by Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil and gas company ADNOC was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to Emirati authorities. The UAE Foreign Ministry said Iran fired a

August 8, 2026

India·Industry·Karnataka·Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL)

KPTCL to Commercialise Surplus Dark Fibre, Eyes ₹130 Crore Revenue Over 15 Years

Bengaluru : The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is set to commercialise surplus “dark fibre” on its 6,119-kilometre Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) network, a move aimed at strengthening Karnataka’s digital infrastructure while creating a new long-term revenue stream for the power

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Delhivery Rejigs Top Leadership: Vani Venkatesh Elevated as Deputy CEO, Ajith Pai to Exit

New Delhi : Logistics company Delhivery Limited has announced a major change in its senior leadership, elevating Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) Vani Venkatesh to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) with immediate effect. At

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Law and Justice

President Appoints 30 New Judges and Additional Judges to Four High Courts

New Delhi : The President of India has appointed 30 Advocates and Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges to the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The appointments were made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

ICAR Distributes 100 Storage Bins to Farmers in Beltukari to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

Raipur : The ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM), Raipur, distributed 100 storage bins to Scheduled Caste farmers and women farmers in Beltukari village under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP). The initiative aims to promote scientific and safe storage of

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI

UPI to Remain Free for Consumers; Most Merchant Transactions Also to Stay Charge-Free

Government clarifies proposed PSS Act amendment, says UPI users will not be charged for transactions New Delhi : The Government of India has clarified that consumers making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will not be charged any transaction fee. The

August 8, 2026

Health·Health Ministry

Atmanirbhar MedTech: The Foundation for Affordable Healthcare and Viksit Bharat

India has witnessed an unprecedented expansion of healthcare infrastructure over the past decade. The rapid growth in hospitals across the government and private sectors, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), diagnostic centres, and medical colleges in both urban and rural areas reflects the Government

August 8, 2026

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL)·Adani groups·Industry

Adani Enterprises Incorporates AACL Global IFSC Limited as Step-Down Subsidiary

New entity to undertake Global Treasury Centre activities under IFSCA regulations Ahmedabad : Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has informed the stock exchanges about the incorporation of AACL Global IFSC Limited, a new step-down wholly owned subsidiary established through its subsidiary Adani Airport

August 8, 2026

Industry·Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

SAIL Durgapur Steel Plant Holds Half-Yearly Rajbhasha Review Meeting and Award Ceremony

Durgapur : The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) successfully organised the half-yearly meeting of the Durgapur Official Language Implementation Committee (NARAKAS) along with a Rajbhasha Award Distribution Ceremony on July 31, 2026. The programme was organised at

August 8, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Raipur

Mukesh Singh Promoted as Deputy Local Editor of The Hitavada

Raipur: Senior journalist Mukesh Singh has been promoted from the position of News Editor to Deputy Local Editor at the reputed newspaper The Hitavada. His promotion marks an important milestone in his journalism career and has been welcomed by members of the

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India

Retirement Planning: Start Preparing for Old Age With Your First Salary

Experts say depending entirely on children after retirement can be risky as families become smaller, living costs rise, and financial responsibilities increase New Delhi: Retirement planning should ideally begin as soon as a person starts earning. Financial experts say that in today’s

August 8, 2026

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Turkey Says Defense Pact With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Is Not Directed Against Iran or Any Other Country

India Counters China’s Map Moves: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Standardized on Survey of India Maps

Iran Lists Six Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Including End to Sanctions and US Troop Withdrawal

Morning Digest: Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Third Phase of SIR; Vance Calls PM Modi; Jharkhand Protest Continues

LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Says Elon Musk’s Conspiracy Claims Have Threatened His Life

Dharmendra Pradhan Says He Resigned After Attempts to “Mislead” Gen Z During NEET Protests

PM Modi Speaks With JD Vance, Discusses Ways to Deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

Jharkhand Job Exam Row: Government to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesting Students

Mining Project Near India’s First Marine Sanctuary and National Park Gets Environmental Clearance Recommendation

Chhattisgarh Chamber Office-Bearer Kamal Soni Resigns, Raises Questions Over Constitutional Imbalance and Regional Representation

Jhiram Valley Maoist Attack Case Nears Final Hearing; Final Arguments Scheduled for August 10

National Agenda to Be Announced at Sarva Adivasi Samaj Event on World Tribal Day in Raipur

7 K-Dramas Arriving in August 2026, From Amnesia Romance to Revenge Thrillers

Sukhbir Badal’s Shiromani Akali Dal Backs Delimitation Bill After Meeting PM Modi; Rijiju Welcomes Move

India Repatriated 4,048 Seafarers from Gulf Amid West Asia Crisis: Sonowal

UAE Blames Iran After ADNOC Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

KPTCL to Commercialise Surplus Dark Fibre, Eyes ₹130 Crore Revenue Over 15 Years

Delhivery Rejigs Top Leadership: Vani Venkatesh Elevated as Deputy CEO, Ajith Pai to Exit

President Appoints 30 New Judges and Additional Judges to Four High Courts

ICAR Distributes 100 Storage Bins to Farmers in Beltukari to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

UPI to Remain Free for Consumers; Most Merchant Transactions Also to Stay Charge-Free

Atmanirbhar MedTech: The Foundation for Affordable Healthcare and Viksit Bharat

Adani Enterprises Incorporates AACL Global IFSC Limited as Step-Down Subsidiary

SAIL Durgapur Steel Plant Holds Half-Yearly Rajbhasha Review Meeting and Award Ceremony

Mukesh Singh Promoted as Deputy Local Editor of The Hitavada

Retirement Planning: Start Preparing for Old Age With Your First Salary

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