August 9, 2025 8:29 PM

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FPIs Withdraw ₹17,900 Crore from Indian Equitie Markets in August So Far

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the Indian equity markets, pulling out over 17,900 crore rupees in August so far. However, they have invested 3,432 crore rupees into the Indian debt market through Debt-General Limit during the same period.      Reversing three months of...

August 9, 2025 8:27 PM

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Monsoon Disrupts Life in Himachal; Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued

The monsoon is active in Himachal Pradesh, and continuous rainfall in most parts of the state is affecting daily life. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall at several places until 15 August.   In particular, from 11 to 14 August, the monsoon is expected to show i...

August 9, 2025 8:26 PM

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Nation Must Not Forget Swaminathan’s Role in Green Revolution: Venkaiah Naidu

Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu today said that the nation cannot afford to forget M S Swaminathan’s for leading the green revolution in India. Addressing the ‘M S Swaminathan Centenary International Confernece’ in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said that Professor Swaminathan was a planner, scientist and...

August 9, 2025 8:22 PM

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India Welcomes US-Russia Summit in Alaska, Hopes for Ukraine Peace

India has welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on 15th of this month. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, this meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up ...

August 9, 2025 8:20 PM

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Heavy Rain Forecast for North and Northeast India

India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast for very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand tomorrow. It said, heavy rainfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Sub Himalayan West B...

August 9, 2025 8:17 PM

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Seven Dead After Wall Collapses in Delhi’s Jaitpur Following Heavy Rains

Heavy overnight rain in the national capital turned fatal today morning when a wall near Jaitpur in South-East district caved in killing seven people and injuring one. Among them were two children and a woman. Many of the victims were migrant workers.   After the PCR call, Delhi Police, fire de...

August 9, 2025 8:04 PM

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Uttarakhand Govt Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid for Victims of Dharali Disaster

Relief and rescue operations are in full swing in the disaster-affected areas of Dharali-Harsil in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.     So far, more than a thousand people have been rescued. The state government has announced to provide immediate assistance of five lakh rupees for houses that hav...

August 9, 2025 7:51 PM

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EAM S. Jaishankar Congratulates Singapore on 60th National Day

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has congratulated Singapore on the 60th National Day Parade (NDP) today. In a social media post, Jaishankar congratulated Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan and the Government and people of Singapore on their 60th National Day.      In...

August 9, 2025 7:47 PM

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Japan Marks 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

In Japan, thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki today to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's atomic bombing, as the mayor warned that current global conflicts could push the world again into nuclear war.   The western Japanese city was leveled on August 9, 1945, when the United ...

August 9, 2025 7:44 PM

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One Year Since PGT Doctor’s Rape and Murder: Nabanna March Draws Large Crowd

The incident of rape and murder of the PGT doctor completes one year today. The parents of the deceased doctor had given a call for the state secretariat 'Nabanna'- march today. Large number of people participated in the event. Police mounted barricades at many places in Kolkata leading towards Naba...