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August 16, 2025 10:05 PM
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with grandeur at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The event brought together over 450 diplomats, business leaders, and professionals in an evening that showcased...
August 16, 2025 5:45 PM
India on Saturday welcomed the progress made at the Alaska Summit between the United States and Russia, reiterating its position that dialogue and diplomacy are the only path to ending the conflict in Ukraine. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “...
August 16, 2025 5:08 PM
The brain’s immune cells may explain why a fading sense of smell is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, even before cognitive impairments appear, according to a new study. Researchers at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) in Germany found that the brain's immune resp...
August 16, 2025 5:02 PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in New Delhi, appreciating the strengthening convergences and increasing collaboration between India and South Korea as both countries marked 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. D...
August 16, 2025 4:38 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his wishes on the occasion of the Parsi New Year, observed on August 15, and lauded the enduring contributions of the Parsi community to India's growth and progress. Sharing his greetings on X, the Prime Minister said: “Warm wishes on the commence...
August 16, 2025 5:03 PM
The India Meteorological Department (IMD)A on Saturday forecast widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country between August 16 and August 22, along with strong winds and thunderstorms. According to the weather department, Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and ...
August 16, 2025 2:23 PM
Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Wang Yi will visit India on August 18–19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday. The Chinese foreign minister will be coming to India at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. During his visit, Wang Yi will hold ...
August 16, 2025 2:23 PM
Two people lost their lives and two others were injured after torrential rainfall in Mumbai triggered a landslide in the city’s Vikhroli area on Saturday. Flight and train operations were disrupted, while waterlogging led to severe traffic congestion across the city. The incident occurred around ...
August 16, 2025 1:15 PM
After weeks of rehabilitation in the US following his space mission, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday announced that he will be returning to India on Sunday. Shukla, who became the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) in June, shared an emotional note on Instagr...
August 16, 2025 12:06 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in Delhi on August 17. The inauguration will take place in Rohini at around 12:30 p.m., following which the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public gathering. The projects include the Delhi ...
