India and Singapore review progress in bilateral and multilateral cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India and Singapore reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation during the 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Thursday. “The 19th round of India-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on 06 August 2026, in New Delhi. Indian delegation was led by Shri Rudrendra Tandon, […]
100 deaths in mass border crossing into Spain’s Ceuta: Local leader
Brussels, Aug 6 (IANS) About 100 people died during a mass border crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week, Ceuta President Juan Jesus Vivas told an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on Thursday. Vivas said about 80,000 people entered Ceuta, nearly 75,000 of […]
Ebola kills 330 children in DR Congo: UNICEF
Kinshasa, Aug 6 (IANS) The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed 330 children and is severely disrupting essential health services in the hardest-hit Ituri Province, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Thursday. As of Aug 2, the DRC had recorded 743 confirmed cases among children aged 17 and […]
Indian Ambassador meets President of Panama, discusses ideas to boost relationship
Panama, Aug 6 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Panama, Sumit Seth, on Thursday met President of Panama, Jose Raul Mulino, for a farewell call-on meeting and discussed ideas to further boost the bilateral relationship. “Ambassador Sumith Seth met Hon’ble President of Panama H.E. Mr Jose Raul Mulino for a Farewell Call-on Meeting and conveyed greetings […]
Flash flood: Assam and Meghalaya working on long-term fix, says Conrad Sangma
Shillong, Aug 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the state government is carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the recurring flash flooding in the Jorabat area along the Assam-Meghalaya border, while working closely with the Assam government to identify both immediate and long-term solutions. Describing the issue as a matter […]
PM Modi urges youth to celebrate National Handloom Day with enthusiasm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a clarion call to citizens, particularly the youth, to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm and spirit as Friendship Day. The Prime Minister urged the youth to buy handloom products and share “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos on social media […]
Congress appoints new office-bearers for Uttarakhand unit
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday announced a major organisational reshuffle in the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee, appointing a new treasurer, vice-presidents, general secretaries and secretaries with immediate effect. In a press release issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the AICC said the Congress President has approved […]
Smart classes, modern labs and quality learning: PM SHRI School in UP’s Deoria sets a new benchmark
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 6 (IANS) Quality education is the foundation of a brighter future. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has been working towards strengthening basic education across the state. In the past few years, government schools have seen many changes in terms of infrastructure and the availability […]
Assam CM urges students to embrace skill-driven education
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said students must move beyond conventional degrees and embrace skill-driven, specialised education to remain employable in an increasingly competitive job market, asserting that merit and expertise would define future opportunities. Launching the distribution of application forms for the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Scheme […]
Congress appoints new social media team for Goa unit
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Thursday announced the appointment of a new state chairperson, vice-chairpersons and coordinators for the social media department of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee. In a press release issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the AICC said the Congress President has approved the […]
