Category: News

Honolulu, August 20: Hawaii Island has entered a long recovery phase after Hurricane Lala battered the region with torrential rain, powerful winds and severe flooding, leaving thousands of residents without electricity and causing extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The Kaʻū district on the southern part of the island suffered some…

New Delhi, August 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the high-level segment of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, as world leaders gather to deliberate on pressing global challenges and the future of multilateral cooperation. According to the preliminary programme, Modi…

New Delhi, August 18: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday announced the National Sports Awards 2025, recognising outstanding performances and contributions by sportspersons, coaches and organisations across various sporting disciplines. The awards have been decided based on the recommendations of a selection committee headed by former Supreme…

United Nations, August 18: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Iran and the United States to resume negotiations towards a peaceful and durable settlement, warning that there is no military solution to the ongoing conflict. Speaking through his spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Guterres urged both sides to return to dialogue…

Patna, August 18: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday called upon educational institutions to play a greater role in strengthening electoral literacy, building trust in the electoral process and promoting informed democratic participation among young citizens. The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC) 2.0…

Washington, August 17: The Colorado River water crisis has entered a critical phase, with the river’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, falling to historic lows and growing uncertainty over how the water supply will be shared among the seven US states that depend on the river. Lake…

Aug 17: As businesses navigate evolving market conditions, fluctuating workforce requirements and faster project timelines, traditional hiring models are increasingly being complemented by flexible recruitment strategies. At the same time, professionals are becoming more open to contract, temporary and project-based roles that offer quicker access to employment opportunities. The growing…

Mumbai, Aug17: Voltas Limited, a Tata Enterprise, has appointed Karan Sehgal as Head – Sales, Unitary Products Business Group. Sehgal joined Voltas on August 3, 2026, and will assume responsibility for the Sales function of the Unitary Products Business effective October 1, 2026. In his new role, Sehgal will lead sales across Voltas’ Unitary Products portfolio, encompassing Room Air Conditioners, Voltas Beko consumer appliances, Home Comfort Products and Commercial Refrigeration. His mandate will focus on accelerating business growth, strengthening distribution and channel partnerships, expanding…

Mumbai, Aug 17: The ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme has given a new meaning to women’s economic empowerment by providing free bus travel to women and reducing the burden of daily travel expenses completing one year on August 15. It has received an overwhelming response from women, with an average of 24 lakh women travelling every day. Since its launch, women from various sections have made 87 crore journeys under…

Chandigarh, August 17: Pracheen Kala Kendra, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, will organise the three-day Malhaar Utsav 2026 at Rani Laxmi Bai Hall, Sector 38, Chandigarh, from August 20 to 22. The festival, themed around “The Magic of Monsoon” and “Timeless Raagas,” will bring together leading…