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"Resolve to build self-reliant India": Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends 80th Independence Day greetings

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:28 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended his heartfelt greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, calling for a collective resolve to build a 'strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India.'

In a message shared on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said, 'Heartfelt congratulations and b

"Let's resolve to build developed, self-reliant India": Amit Shah extends 80th Independence Day greetings

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:58:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings to citizens on the occassion of the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.

In a post on X, Shah said, 'Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all fellow citizens of the country.'

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:31:27 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian women's hockey star Savita Punia expressed that Team India has received a massive boost ahead of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup with a win in the FIH Nations Cup, pointing out that the level of competitiveness in that tournament showed them that they can match the very best in the world.

The FIH Women's Hockey World Cup will take place from August 14 to 30 i

Voice of Healthcare and National Medical Leaders Partner to Advance Mechanism-Driven Care in Persistently Uncontrolled Hypertension

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:30:07 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 13: Voice of Healthcare (VOH) today announced the conclusion of its milestone national roundtable summit, bringing together leading national healthcare experts to address the critical public health challenge of persistently uncontrolled hypertension. The summit, titled 'Persistently Uncontrolled Hypertension: From Recognition to Mechanism-Driven Care in India,' held at Le Meridien,

Hon Hai to direct 2026 capital expenditure toward global AI expansion

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:29:49 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], August 13 (ANI): Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. announced that its capital expenditure for 2026 will focus on expanding artificial intelligence production, while allocating funds to strengthen global research and development as well as manufacturing operations, particularly in the United States, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.

Speaking at an investor conference, Hon Hai's

India, Malaysia commence bilateral exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:57:33 GMT

Selangor [Malaysia], August 13 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) have commenced bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia.

According to a post by the Indian Air Force on X, air warriors from both nations are engaged in joint field training and Subject Matter Expert exchanges.

"Gutted": Joe Root opens up on Brendon McCullum's Test exit, backs Stephen Fleming

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:59:17 GMT

London [UK], August 12 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root expressed his disappointment over head coach Brendon McCullum's departure as England's Test coach, praising him for bringing out the best in his game and changing his perspective on cricket.

McCullum remains England's white-ball head coach, while his former New Zealand teammate Stephen Fleming has taken over as Test head coach.

Root said he is grateful

Root admits overusing Archer in first captaincy stint, vows not to repeat mistake

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:58:46 GMT

London [UK], August 12 (ANI): England Test captain Joe Root, who has returned to the role following Ben Stokes' retirement, has admitted that he may have overused pacer Jofra Archer during his first stint as skipper and vowed to manage the fast bowler's workload more carefully this time around, according to Sky Sports.

During his first stint as Test captain, Root faced criticism for overusing Archer, bowling the

Salman Khan unveils 'Bigg Boss Season 20' trailer, bringing a twist of "extra Jeevan Daan"

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:33:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12 (ANI): The much-awaited trailer of 'Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20' is set to see Salman Khan introduce 'Extra Jeevan Daan', a never-before-seen twist that promises to transform the way the game is played.

Bigger risks, bolder moves and higher stakes await as the season gears up for its grand premiere.

The trailer opens with an intense battle between two warriors before

Assam Premier League: Pathak's unbeaten fifty guides Dibrugarh Warriors to eight-wicket win over Nagaon Rangers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:29 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 12 (ANI): Dibrugarh Warriors successfully chased down 111 to convincingly beat Nagaon Rangers by eight wickets to register their fifth win in match number 23 of the Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Diwiz Pathak's unbeaten fifty guided the chase from the get-go as he found good support from Rituraj Biswas to ensure that Warriors cruised home, ac

VG Miss & Mrs India 2026: Season 8 Concludes in New Delhi, Crowning a New Generation of Purpose Driven Queens

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:54 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 12: Under the glow of stage lights and the weight of five days of grooming, grit and quiet reinvention, New Delhi became the beating heart of India's women empowerment movement this August, as VG Miss & Mrs India 2026, Season 8, drew to a spectacular close. From the 5th to the 8th of August, Fairley's Hotels & Resorts played host to a gathering of extraordinary women, homema

Emilio Gay, Bashir, Fisher named in PCC Select XI for Pakistan warm-up ahead of England Tests

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:02 GMT

London [UK], August 12 (ANI): Emilio Gay, Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Fisher will fine-tune their preparations for England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan by featuring for the Professional County Club Select XI in a three-day warm-up match against the tourists at Beckenham this week.

The trio have been named in a 14-man squad for the fixture, which begins on Thursday. The match was originally scheduled to s

Babar Azam returns to ICC Test batting top 10 rankings after two years

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after two years following his team's eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Port of Spain that helped draw the two-match ICC World Test Championship series.

The 31-year-old scored 88 and 24 not out, advancing five slots to 10th position in the rankings. He had slipped out of the

China-ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains, connectivity strengthen

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:19:16 GMT

NANNING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Freight trains linking south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Vietnam now operate on a daily basis, up from the previous schedule of three days a week, carrying electronics and machinery south while bringing tropical fruit, including durian and mangosteen, to the north.

Latest data from Nanning Customs show Guangxi's trade with the Association of Southeast Asia

NEW ZEALAND-WELLINGTON-PM-CAUCUS MEETING-PRESS-SPEECH

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:46:12 GMT

(260812) -- WELLINGTON, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot from a video clip shows New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (C, front) delivering a speech after a caucus meeting in Wellington, New Zealand, Aug. 12, 2026. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday and will remain leader of the governing National Party, after an hours-long caucus meeting in the

GM: Stephen Curry 'wants to finish his career as a Warrior'

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:55:15 GMT

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The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry plan to extend their marriage until Curry retires, team general manager Mike Dunleavy reiterated on Tuesday.

Both sides have previously expressed interest in Curry finishing his career in San Francisco, and little has changed to indicate either party has had a change of heart.

Yet Curry is entering

Bjorn Fortuin named South Africa captain for Namibia tour, Duan Jansen gets maiden call-up

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:33:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): South Africa will have a new captain at the helm for their upcoming tour of Namibia, with Bjorn Fortuin set to lead the side.

The Proteas will begin their campaign with a tri-series involving hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe, starting on August 28 in Windhoek, before facing Namibia in a three-match ODI series, as per the ICC website.

All-rounder Duan Jansen, the twin brother o

LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.

The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden is the middle game of three contests on the opening day o

"Only adds more skill and benefit": Webster rules out competition with Cam Green ahead of Bangladesh Test

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:58:28 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 11 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Beau Webster is keen to prove himself that he belongs in the playing XI ahead of the first Bangladesh Test at Darwin, saying that what he has done since his debut has shown that he can be considered as a genuine number six batter and his inclusion in the eleven with Cameron Green will provide the skipper with more benefit and skill.

Webster only made hi

Delhi Premier League: Anuj Rawat's knock powers Purani Dilli 6 to win

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:31:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Purani Dilli 6 registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, riding on brilliant knocks from Anuj Rawat and Aryan Gaur.

With this win, Purani Dilli 6 move to number two in the points table, with three wins and two losses, while Outer Delhi Warriors sit at number four with the same win-loss record, but with a poor

Sarfaraz Khan joins Team India ahead of 1st Sri Lanka Test at Galle

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:46 GMT

Galle [Sri Lanka], August 10 (ANI): Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan joined the Team India camp ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle starting from August 15 onwards.

The first Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka will start from August 15 onwards. India's number three Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series due to an injury, with Sarfaraz taking his place as a replacement.

New Zealand PM wins confidence vote, retains party leadership

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:32 GMT

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks at a news conference at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, July 20, 2026. /VCG

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday and will remain leader of the governing National Party, after an hours-long caucus meeting in the capital Wellington.

Luxon said he had survived the confidence vote wit

How to watch, listen to and livestream Raiders vs. Cardinals

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Raiders.com Staff

The Las Vegas Raiders get their first taste of preseason action this Thursday when they face the Arizona Cardinals.

Here's how to watch, listen to and livestream the game.

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals

Allegiant Stadium

Thursday, August 13

5:00 p.m PT

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Australian Athletes Who've Made Their Mark Across Bay Area Sports

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:23:27 GMT

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Over the years, Australian athletes have made their mark across Bay Area sports, from NBA champions and MLB All-Stars to rising talent in the WNBA. Now, the 49ers have added another Australian to the mix with punterJack Bouwmeester, who could have the opportunity to return home and play an NFL game in his home stadium.
Here's a look at some of the Australian athletes who have helped strengthen

Foreign arrivals in New Zealand up 9 pct year on year

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:15:07 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand recorded 3.67 million overseas visitor arrivals in the year to June 2026, up 9 percent from 3.38 million a year earlier, official data showed on Friday.
Foreign arrivals increased by almost 300,000, with Australia and China accounting for more than two-thirds of the growth, Stats NZ said in a statement.
Arrivals from Australia rose by 144,400, while those from C

New Zealand central bank maintains loan-to-value ratio settings

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:15:12 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's central bank said Friday that it will maintain current loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions following its annual review of macroprudential policy.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Financial Policy Committee considered house price developments, the risk profile of recent mortgage lending, financial strain among existing borrowers and the resilience of the banking s

Man shot dead by police at New Zealand shopping center after chase

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:18 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- An armed man fleeing from police was shot and killed at Sylvia Park Shopping Center in New Zealand's Auckland on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Police received information at around 2:00 p.m. local time about the theft of an air rifle from a gun store in Penrose in suburban Auckland, and the offender fled in a vehicle, said a police statement.
A police helicopter located

New Zealand, Vietnam agree to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:13 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Vietnamese President To Lam on Thursday agreed on new steps to advance their countries' comprehensive strategic partnership.
During To Lam's state visit to New Zealand, the two leaders discussed growing trade and investment, reducing barriers, expanding cooperation in science and technology, and deepening collaboration on peacekeepi

Roundup: New Zealand election race tightens as PM survives leadership challenge

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:45:12 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second caucus confidence vote in four months, but the leadership challenge has highlighted growing political pressure on his National Party less than three months before the country's general election on Nov. 7.
Luxon said on Wednesday he had the "full support" of his caucus and would remain leader of the governing Nation

Economic Watch: China-ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains, connectivity strengthen

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:16:27 GMT

NANNING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Freight trains linking south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Vietnam now operate on a daily basis, up from the previous schedule of three days a week, carrying electronics and machinery south while bringing tropical fruit, including durian and mangosteen, to the north.
Latest data from Nanning Customs show Guangxi's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

1st LD Writethru: New Zealand PM survives caucus confidence vote, retains party leadership

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:15:20 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday and will remain leader of the governing National Party, after an hours-long caucus meeting in the capital Wellington.
Luxon said he had survived the confidence vote with the "full support" of his caucus and confirmed he would remain National Party leader at a press conference at parliament.

Urgent: New Zealand PM survives caucus confidence vote, retains party leadership

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:15:13 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday, retaining his leadership of the National Party less than 90 days before the country's general election.

New Zealand's Luxon retains National Party leadership following closed-door caucus meeting

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:15:09 GMT

New Zealand's Luxon retains National Party leadership following closed-door caucus meeting

Luxon survives. But why do National and Labour both struggle with effective leadership?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:08:03 GMT

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Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote in caucus - his second within five months - and remains prime minister.
In a very brief statement this afternoon, he said the National Pa

21.7-meter pygmy blue whale washes ashore in New Zealand

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:15:32 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- A 21.7-meter-long pygmy blue whale has washed ashore at Carters Beach near Westport on New Zealand's South Island, the Department of Conservation (DOC) said Tuesday.
The whale was spotted in the surf on Monday before coming ashore on Tuesday, said Kushla Tapper, DOC acting operations manager for the Buller District.
The animal was estimated to weigh about 20 tons, Radio New

New Zealand climate adaptation failing to keep pace with rising risks: report

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:45:09 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's adaptation efforts are not keeping pace with escalating climate risks, leaving communities exposed to increasing harm and costs, a climate report said on Tuesday.
The 2026 assessment of the Climate Change Commission, the country's independent climate advisory body, found the adaptation response remained "patchy" and, in some cases, was "slipping further behind" as cl

New Zealand PM calls urgent caucus meeting amid leadership speculation

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:45:08 GMT

WELLINGTON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday called an urgent in-person meeting of his National Party caucus for Wednesday amid renewed speculation over his leadership, 90 days before the country's general election.
Luxon wrote on social media that "increased speculation" about his leadership had become a "major distraction" and needed to be resolved quickly.
"I

Luxon's leadership on the line - again. Neither National nor Labour stand to benefit

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:05:58 GMT

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Whatever happens at tomorrow morning's urgent caucus meeting to address speculation about his leadership, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had a very bad few days already.
It began with the National Party l

NZ First says population trends are at a 'crisis point'. The reality is not that simple

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:49 GMT

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NZ First's announcement of a policy to encourage New Zealanders to have more babies was made with dramatic urgency. But can we take the claim behind its Kiwi Kids Grant - that population trends are at a "crisis point" - at face value?
The grant would provide a kind

New Zealand PM survives caucus confidence vote, retains party

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:32 GMT

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a caucus confidence vote on Wednesday, retaining his leadership of the National Party less than 90 days before the country's general election.
Source: CGTN

Evolution Mining fined $200,000 after workers arm crushed in accident at Mungari gold mine

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:13:15 GMT
Evolution Mining fined $200,000 after workers arm crushed in accident at Mungari gold mine

Govt to scrap 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap for TV channels

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:33:24 GMT
Govt to scrap 12-minute-per-hour advertisement cap for TV channels

Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining Headlines

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:35:02 GMT
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Sailing ban, ferry itineraries modifications due to gale-force winds

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:04:52 GMT
Sailing ban, ferry itineraries modifications due to gale-force winds

New Claims In WPP Whistleblower Suit Allege Sony Probe Found Rebate Fraud

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:38:12 GMT
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Coast Guard again increases heavy weather port conditions as Tropical Storm Lala approaches state

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:32:35 GMT
Coast Guard again increases heavy weather port conditions as Tropical Storm Lala approaches state

The Journey Is the Destination- Reinventing Travel Marketing

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:40 GMT
The Journey Is the Destination- Reinventing Travel Marketing

13 Marketer Moves to Know About In August- Bobbie, Papa Johns, Twitch, and More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:33:41 GMT
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Tuberville visits Alabama Port Authority amid major Port of Mobile expansion

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:03:15 GMT
Tuberville visits Alabama Port Authority amid major Port of Mobile expansion

This Back-to-School Season, Denim Brands Hedge Their Bets Across Gen Z Subcultures

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:04:09 GMT
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Ads of the Week- 12 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From Gap to Marc Jacobs

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:52 GMT
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Week of Aug 3 Cable News Ratings Has Across-the-Board Gains

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:03 GMT
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OpenAI Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser Steps Down, Replaced by Dali Rajic

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:49 GMT
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Updated Team Lists- Broncos vs Warriors - Round 24, 2026

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USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home, Acting Navy Secretary says

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:42:56 GMT
USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home, Acting Navy Secretary says

Ministry confirms Ferry Bridge needs replacement after video

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:06:22 GMT
Ministry confirms Ferry Bridge needs replacement after video

UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices - Economic growth (GDP)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:33:03 GMT
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices - Economic growth (GDP)