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India, China discuss LAC, border delimitation: ‘Guidance from Modi, Xi Jinping’

The talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi were held under the framework of the Special Representatives dialogue.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 11:02 pm IST

French woman shares India visa renewal ordeal: ‘It takes up big part of my life’

Julia concluded her post by saying that the visa process takes up a significant portion of her year.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 09:51 pm IST

India in command but Sri Lanka survive the day

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna celebrates his dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 08:50 pm IST

Rain, then ruin: The science of why roads in India crater after monsoon showers

Traffic passes along a pothole-ridden Mathura road at Ashram Chowk during the monsoon in New Delhi, August 12, 2026.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Sonal Dinusha shines amid SL batting woes, resists India

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha plays a shot on Day 3 of the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:33 pm IST

First ‘Kanda Express’ with 800 tonnes of onions to reach Delhi tomorrow

Workers sort onions at the cold storage facility of Bajrang Ice Factory & Cold Storage in Sector-18, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 04:43 pm IST

French woman surprised by India’s digital payment culture. Video

A French traveller shared how India’s widespread QR payments had surprised her during everyday transactions.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 04:41 pm IST

Barricades broken, water cannons used: Bihar BPSC protests turn violent

Police personnel use water cannons to disperse students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, near Dak Bungalow crossing, in Patna, Bihar.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 05:11 pm IST

CJI Kant's ‘cockroach’ remark was aimed at CJP's Saurav Das? Dipke's big claim

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke claimed that CJI Kant used the term “cockroach” for Saurav Das.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Xi Jinping may visit India next month for BRICS Summit 2026, 1st trip in 7 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, China on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 02:28 pm IST

Ria Chopra: “While the Internet makes us open, it also makes us overexposed”

Author Ria Chopra (Courtesy Bloomsbury Publishing)
Published on Aug 25, 2026 01:04 pm IST

CJP announces new members, names national spokespersons, joint secretaries

Earlier this month, the CJP announced its 14-member national working committee.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 08:25 pm IST

Ex-Andhra MLA says ‘respects all religions’ amid FIR over conversion claim

Jogi Ramesh said raised objections to the allegations of religious conversion mentioned in the FIR.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 12:29 pm IST

‘Kutte bhonke hazaar’: BPSC official's remark sparks row amid protests in Bihar

TRE-4 candidates sitting on dharna in support of various demands at Gardanibagh in Patna, Bihar.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 11:56 am IST

Hockey World Cup: Uninspired India go down to Argentina

India lost to Argentina 3-5 on Monday. (Hockey India)
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Foreign applications from India to US colleges down by 15%, among steepest drops

The data showed that applicants from Asia saw an 11 per cent decline, while 17 per cent fewer Africans applied for higher education in the US.
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 01:31 am IST

Putin assures India of fuel, fertilisers amid disruptions over West Asia crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar shake hands during their meeting at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP/PTI) (Sergei Karpukhin/Pool Sputnik Kr)
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Colombo Test: Jurel hits assured ton to put India on top

Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century on Day 2 of second Test against Sri Lanka. (PTI)
Updated on Aug 25, 2026 06:57 am IST

Everyday explained: Why do vehicles have different coloured number plates?

A white number plate signifies a privately owned non-commercial vehicle.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 08:16 pm IST

Afghanistan confirm no change in schedule for India series, squad announced

Ibrahim Zadran to lead Afghanistan in India.
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 07:12 pm IST

‘We are a poor family’: Father of Indian man shot dead in New York seeks justice

CCTV footage secured by CBS News depicted two individuals involved in a physical scuffle along the road, immediately followed by a sudden flash indicating a gun discharge.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Russia's Putin expresses hope to meet PM Modi soon as he hosts EAM S Jaishankar

Vladimir Putin said he hoped his future meeting with PM Modi would happen within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 06:51 pm IST

‘Not the happiest decision’: Woman returns to India after 4 years in UK, shares

Woman starts a new chapter in Bengaluru after leaving the UK.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Reading the India-Bangladesh moment

(FILES) Bangladesh's fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina told AFP in July 2026 she was determined to return to her country by December despite the risk to her life. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)
Published on Aug 24, 2026 04:55 pm IST

Dopamine loop, body image, cyber bullying: The effects of social media on kids

While Facebook appeared to face the most significant disruption, other Meta-owned apps also saw intermittent issues.
Published on Aug 25, 2026 06:47 pm IST

Jurel's 95 leads India to 475/8 as rain forces early tea

Jurel's 95 leads India to 475/8 as rain forces early tea
Published on Aug 24, 2026 02:33 pm IST

‘Jo bhi hai, tera ghar hai’: American compares Indian and US hospitality

Man highlights India and US hospitality differences.
Published on Aug 24, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'Standard policy': MEA sources on 'no questions request' during PM-Trump meet

This clarification from the Ministry of External Affairs comes after US ambassador to India Sergio Gor alleged that India had "specifically requested" that no questions be taken during the Modi-Trump meeting
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 09:01 pm IST

Rethinking Viksit Bharat-I: Why manufacturing is India’s Achilles Heel

This photograph taken on July 9, 2026 shows staff pushing a trolley of optical fibres at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) manufacturing facility in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
Updated on Aug 24, 2026 02:41 pm IST