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August 21, 2026

TTD to deploy robotic dog for wildlife monitoring in woods around Tirupati temple

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, is eyeing the deployment of an advanced robotic dog to strengthen real-time monitoring of wildlife moveme...

August 21, 2026

Sensex ends flat, Nifty gains marginally as oil surge, US-Iran tensions weigh

Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark indices largely flat as global equities retreated following a rebound in bond yields, while rising crude oil prices amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran kept investors cautiou...

August 21, 2026

PM Modi interacts with space startup founders, calls for wider use of space technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups at Seva Teerth, with discussions focusing on the growth of India's private space sector, wider applications of space technology and opportunities for global collabora...

August 20, 2026

Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. The remarks cam...

August 19, 2026

India, Malaysia review cooperation in public administration, governance reforms

India and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in public administration and governance reforms, with a focus on capacity building, digital governance and exchange of best practices. The commitment was made at the 2nd I...

August 19, 2026

J&K an 'important part of India', US to review travel advisory: Envoy Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and indicated that Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for the Union Territory, citing significant steps taken by the Centre and the J&...

August 19, 2026

Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner left Jerusalem on Monday without a breakthrough after two days of talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders over a stalled U.S. plan to end ...

August 19, 2026

Trump says no talks planned with Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz still shut

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday no talks were taking place with Iran and none were scheduled, and he insisted that the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting an earlier Iranian assertion that the critical waterway remained shut to shipping. The ...

August 18, 2026

Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails

Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to its war with the U.S. have stalled, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, as Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement. Pr...

August 19, 2026

Department of Commerce holds awareness session to prepare Indian exporters for EU carbon border rules

The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday organised an awareness session on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) to help Indian exporters ...

August 11, 2026

India condemns defacement of embassy premises in Slovenia, seeks action against perpetrators

India on Monday strongly condemned the defacement of the premises of its Embassy in Ljubljana and has urged Slovenian authorities to identify and take action against those responsible. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “We condemn the defacement ...

August 7, 2026

The Danube Crisis: How A Shrinking River Is Disrupting Europe

Europe's second-longest river has long been a symbol of trade, connectivity and prosperity. Today, the Danube is becoming a symbol of something else: how extreme weather can ripple through transport, energy, tourism and local livelihoods. A look at what’s h...

August 20, 2026

UN's Antonio Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, a...

August 20, 2026

Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. The remarks came after Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint ...

August 19, 2026

J&K an 'important part of India', US to review travel advisory: Envoy Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and indicated that Washington may reconsider its travel advisory for the Union Territory, citing significant steps taken by the Centre and the J&...

August 13, 2026

India, Liberia hold talks to deepen cooperation in technology, agriculture, health and trade

India and Liberia on Thursday held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including technology, agriculture, health, mining, energy, trade and investment, educat...

August 13, 2026

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets Parliamentary delegation from Kenya

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Thursday held talks with Kenyan National Assembly Speaker Moses M. Wetang’ula, who is leading a parliamentary delegation on a bilateral visit to India. During the meeting, V-P Radhakrishnan hig...

August 13, 2026

India, Kenya share millennia-old ties: LS Speaker Om Birla

India and Kenya share historical and multifaceted relations dating back thousands of years, with regular high-level engagements further strengthening bilateral ties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday. LS Speaker Birla made the remarks during a meeti...

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August 21, 2026 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi interacts with space startup founders, calls for wider use of space technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups at Seva Teerth, with discussions focusing on the growth of India's private space secto...

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US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of ne...

August 21, 2026 | Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026

The world sees India as a bright spot for growth and hope: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was emerging as a bright spot for global growth an...

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Chennai, neighbouring districts likely to receive rain, thunderstorms

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Chennai, neighbouring districts likely to receive rain, thunderstorms

Chennai and several neighbouring districts are likely to receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds until...

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India Must Move from ‘Pharmacy of the World’ to &...

India must move beyond its identity as the "Pharmacy of the World" and...

13 hours ago | Niramay Arogya Initiatives in Tripura (2022-2026)

Tripura Govt showcases 4-year health transformation under Nir...

The Tripura government has highlighted progress made in the state's he...

16 hours ago | Children Below Four

Government Restricts Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine FDCs for ...

The government has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution o...

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18 hours ago | new sanctions

US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday'...

August 21, 2026 | Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026

The world sees India as a bright spot for growth and hope: PM...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was emerging as a br...

August 21, 2026 | Serve Present and Future

Political Decisions Must Transform Nation to Serve Present an...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said genuine national progress ...

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16 hours ago | Children Below Four

Government Restricts Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine FDCs for ...

The government has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution o...

August 19, 2026 | superfood

Makhana: Old Snack, New Buzz

For generations, makhana has been a familiar food, particularly in Bih...

August 18, 2026

From coffee to hotpot, brands race to grab a bite of China’s ...

 Burgers are having a moment in China, with budget-conscious diners a...

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August 21, 2026 | Boost Domestic Value Addition

Government Notifies ₹62,500 Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing ...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has not...

August 21, 2026 | Strengthen Cooperation in Telecommunications and ICT

India, Brazil Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Telecommu...

India and Brazil on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...

August 21, 2026 | Government Process Re-engineering for Digital Transformation

DARPG Holds 20th National e-Governance Webinar on Government ...

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)...

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