Two Kerala-origin women died in separate incidents as police detained a 32-year-old woman and began investigating the circumstances. Kerala women identified after California deaths Two women from Kerala have died in Milpitas, California, in incidents that Indian officials described as homicides, prompting efforts to repatriate their mortal remains. The victims were identified by their relatives as Anjana Hari, 35, from Mudikkode near Mann

India and Uzbekistan signed 11 agreements, elevated diplomatic ties and advanced a long-term framework for supplying uranium to Indian nuclear plants. India-Uzbekistan ties elevated during Tashkent talks India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent.

PM Modi arrived for the 26th SCO Summit, bilateral talks with regional leaders and the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games. PM Modi receives traditional welcome in Bishkek Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday ahead of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, beginning a visit focused on regional security, economic connectivity and India’s strategic engagement

Global Impact Forum II will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5-6, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Forum to showcase civilisational connections Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS nations together ahead of the official summit in New Delhi. The

National Award-winning actor Allu Arjun has added another major achievement to his career by appearing on the cover of Forbes India’s Showstoppers 2026 edition, which highlights 100 of India’s most influential celebrities. Allu Arjun Graces Forbes India Showstoppers 2026 Cover Icon Star Allu Arjun has secured a pr

India and Canada have agreed to deepen investment and financial cooperation while targeting CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Treaty talks could strengthen investment ties India has expressed its readiness to begin negotiations with Canada on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, marking another important step in the revival of economic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.

Nairobi, Kenya: India has emerged as a major fuel supplier as Kenya replaces declining Gulf shipments without suffering a significant import shortage. India Fuel Exports To Kenya Rise As Gulf Shipments Decline India has emerged as one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of refined petroleum products as conflict-related disruptions in West Asia reshape established energy trade routes. Shipping and commodity-market data indicate that In

India and China announced an eight-point consensus following high-level boundary negotiations. Beijing, China: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on new measures to manage the LAC and advance border talks. India China Border Consensus Sets Faster Crisis Response India and China have reached an eight-point consensus aimed at improving crisis management along the Line of Actual Control and advancing negotiations

Nearly 100 people died and more than 750 remained missing after a Tibet-origin flash flood devastated several districts in Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The missing included 133 Indian nationals as rescue teams searched damaged towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Nearly 100 Dead, 133 Indians Missing Nearly 100 people were reported dead and more than 750 remained miss

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi observed with prayer and reflection Muslims in many parts of India are observing Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Milad-un-Nabi, with prayers, religious gatherings, processions, charity initiatives and family celebrations. The occasion commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, regarded in Islam as the final prophet and messenger of God. It falls in the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-Awwal and provides an opportunity for those who observe it t

Modi extends Onam and Milad-un-Nabi greetings Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people across India on the occasions of Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, highlighting the values of happiness, prosperity, togetherness and social harmony. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister described Onam as a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm in India and around the world. He expressed hope that the harvest festival would further strengthen t

US sanctions target India-based firms and individuals The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals over allegations linked to Iranian-origin oil and petrochemical trade. The measures are part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Iran’s access to overseas revenue and financial networks. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the action covers transactions involving an estimated $119 million in Irani

Neville D’Souza ground faces proposed land-use change Mumbai’s football community is rallying to protect the Neville D’Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation after a proposal sought to change the plot’s reservation from a playground to a convention and exhibition centre. The 8,450-square-metre venue is one of the city’s better-known football facilities, with FIFA-standard artificial turf, stands and dressing rooms. It is used by local clubs, youth

Sugar prices have risen sharply ahead of the festive season, prompting concerns over supplies and retail costs. Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has linked the pressure to lower output, depleted stocks, ethanol diversion and what he described as delayed corrective action. The government has announced measures including dealer stock limits, bulk-consumer restrictions and duty-free raw sugar imports. Gulati argues that earlier imports and broader policy changes could have reduced t

The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.