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August 18, 2026 4:45 PM

India set Sri Lanka 372 to win Galle Test

India were all out for 193 in their second innings, setting Sri Lanka a victory target of 372 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. India claimed a first-innings lead of 178 after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284. Rishabh Pant made a qui...

August 18, 2026 4:26 PM

SEMICON India 2026 to bring global semiconductor industry together in New Delhi

The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, bringing together global semiconductor companies, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups and academia as India seeks to strengthen its p...

August 18, 2026 4:23 PM

From trade deals to exports, how India is putting FTAs to work

India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) strategy is entering a new phase. After expanding its network of trade agreements over the past decade, the focus is now shifting towards ensuring that Indian businesses make fuller use of the market access created ...

August 18, 2026 4:27 PM

Pant becomes first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the first Indian player and fourth in the world to complete the rare milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket during the fourth day of the opening game against Sri Lanka at Galle on Tuesday. En route to his mile...

August 18, 2026 4:06 PM

UIDAI completes over 2 crore mandatory biometric updates for school children

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has completed more than 2 crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school children as part of its nationwide mission-mode drive. The special drive, launched in September 2025, has so far covere...

August 18, 2026 3:28 PM

National Sports Awards 2025 announced; 17 sportspersons named for Arjuna Award

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognising outstanding performances and contributions by sportspersons, coaches and organisations across various disciplines. The awards have been decide...

August 18, 2026 2:56 PM

US envoy calls for predictable taxation, stable regulations to deepen India-US trade ties

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has called for predictable taxation, stable regulatory frameworks, stronger intellectual property protection and trust-based engagement on export controls and technology flows to further strengthen India-US commercia...

August 18, 2026 2:55 PM

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four compendiums on sustainable environmental practices

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, along with heads of delegations from BRICS member countries, on Tuesday unveiled four knowledge compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group at the 12th BRICS E...

August 18, 2026 1:45 PM

Aatmanirbhar Bharat push: 405 defence items worth Rs 3,070 crore to be indigenised

The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore. The list includes...

August 18, 2026 1:07 PM

Study finds older adults face heat risks at lower temperatures

Older adults could face serious health risks from extreme heat at lower temperatures than previously estimated, according to a new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. The study projected that if global warming reaches three degrees Celsi...