August 16, 2025 8:53 PM

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PM Modi thanks Israeli and Ukrainian Presidents for Independence day wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President  Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their wishes on India's 79th Independence Day.   In a social media post, Mr Modi wished that the friendship between India and Israel continue to flourish, and bot...

August 16, 2025 8:41 PM

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Venus Williams Receives Wild Card for U.S. Open at Age 45

In Tennis, Venus Williams will become the oldest singles player at the U.S. Open in more than 40 years after receiving a wild card at age 45, the U.S. Tennis Association announced.     The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion last competed in singles at Flushing Meadows in 2023 and has not won a m...

August 18, 2025 8:36 PM

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Decline in country’s unemployment rate from 5.6% to 5.2%

  India’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 per cent in July 2025, down from 5.6 per cent in June, for individuals aged 15 years and above. According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) monthly labour force and unemployment data, the unemployment rate for female was at 5.1 ...

August 16, 2025 8:32 PM

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Intense Heatwave Scorches Japan; Temperatures Soar Above 35°C in Several Cities

A strong heatwave continues to hit much of Japan today, with high temperatures recorded from the southwest to the northeast. The Japan Meteorological Agency says sunny weather is pushing up temperatures in many areas.     By 11 a.m., several cities reported temperatures above 35°C. Karatsu City in S...

August 16, 2025 8:29 PM

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Zverev, Alcaraz Complete Men’s Semifinal Lineup at Cincinnati Open

In Tennis, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz completed the men’s semifinal lineup at the Cincinnati Open.      Zverev cruised past Toronto champion Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-2 in just 77 minutes to reach the last four. Alcaraz, meanwhile, survived a tense three-set battle with Andrey Rublev, overcoming a...

August 16, 2025 9:39 PM

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India to Host Asian open short track speed skating Trophy 2025 for the first time

For the first time, India is going to host the biggest international winter sports event. The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 will be organized from 20 to 23  August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College, in Raipur, Dehradun.     President of ISAI, Amitabh Sharma, informed that...

August 16, 2025 6:58 PM

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IMD issues orange alert for Five Kerala Districts Amid heavy rainfall forecast

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted very heavy rainfall in Kerala and issued an orange alert for five districts- Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, and Kasaragod today. A yellow alert has been issued for all other districts.   The orange alert will continue in Kannur and Kasara...

August 16, 2025 6:54 PM

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Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini asserts zero tolerance on law and order lapses

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state government has adopted zero tolerance towards any lapse in law and order. He underlined that ensuring a safe and secure environment for the people is the government’s top priority.  Replying to questions from the media at Chandigarh to...