Category: News

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…

New Delhi, August 17: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on August 17, 2026. The programmes will be held…

New Delhi, August 16: The Delhi government has extended its 100 per cent Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) waiver scheme on outstanding water bills until March 31, 2027, giving consumers additional time to clear their pending dues without paying the accumulated penalty. Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma announced the…

New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with MY Bharat-NSS volunteers during the Independence Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, appreciating their participation and contribution to the national event. The MY Bharat-NSS volunteers attended the Independence Day programme as…