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

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

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan criticised the coalition government and reacted confidently to reports predicting a YSRCP comeback in 2029. YS Jagan Responds To Surveys Predicting 2029 Comeback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has signalled confidence about his party’s prospects in the 2029 Assembly election, although he stopped short

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: The new legislature complex is planned with expanded chambers for 265 MLAs and 110 MLCs. Amaravati Assembly Building Designed For Expanded Legislature The permanent Andhra Pradesh legislature building under construction in Amaravati is being designed to accommodate a considerably larger number of elected representatives. State Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said t

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

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:27 AM IST: USGS confirmed that a glacial collapse, rather than an earthquake, triggered the catastrophic Nepal floods. Kathmandu and Nepal-Tibet border: At least 160 people were killed, while hundreds remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal Flash Floods Traced To Massive Glacial Collapse KATHMANDU: The catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities alon

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

Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as U.S. embassies and consulates begin a global training initiative for consular officers. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa-service appointments would be adjusted to accommodate the training. The department did not provide a detailed timeline or specify how long the disruptions could last at individual diploma

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

Jagan sets strict target for local body polls YSR Congress Party president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly issued a clear message to party leaders ahead of Andhra Pradesh’s local body elections: the party must field candidates in every Corporation, Parishad and Sarpanch election seat. At a high-level meeting with party functionaries, Jagan is said to have placed the responsibility squarely on the working leadership at the local level. The meeting focused

Polavaram highway upgrade gets ₹840.41 crore approval The Union government has approved ₹840.41 crore for a major road upgrade in Andhra Pradesh aimed at strengthening access to the Polavaram Irrigation Project, farming centres and key Godavari-region destinations. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the approval for the development of the Buttaigudem–LND Peta and Pattiseema–Kovvur sections of National Highway 365BB. The