Month: August 2026

Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

August 21, 2026 admin

An airstrike on Friday (August 21, 2026) by Myanmar’s military on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region killed 14 people who were taking part in a week-long meditation retreat, an opposition group and a resident said. The attack is the latest in a series of frequent and deadly aerial strikes targeting armed pro-democracy…

World

All should join hands to make India HIV-free by 2030, says health official

August 21, 2026 admin

Girija Thayi, Joint Director (Infrastructure), Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society, on Friday said everyone should join hands to work towards creating a HIV-free India by 2030. She was speaking while presiding over a monthly progress review meeting of AIDS control centres in Dakshina Kannada at the office of the District Health and Family Welfare Officer….

Nation

Wings Of Fury for The Hindu Trophy

August 21, 2026 admin

The four-year-old gelding Wings Of Fury, who finished second in his last start, is expected to make amends in The Hindu Trophy, one of the feature events of the ‘Media Day’ organised by the RWITC, here on Saturday (Aug. 22). Rails will be announced one hour before the first race. 1. FREE PRESS JOURNAL TROPHY…

Sports

FDI push: ₹4,896 cr across 29 projects; India allows 10% Chinese stake

August 21, 2026 admin

A total of 29 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth ₹4,895.65 crore have been reported to the government under its revised framework, which allows companies with up to 10% Chinese ownership to invest through the automatic route, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. In March 2026, the government amended Press Note 3…

Business

My temperament is suitable for red-ball cricket: Sanat

August 21, 2026 admin

Sanat will look to make a mark for North Zone. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar In decades gone by, the Duleep Trophy was considered as a stepping stone for players aiming to break into the Indian Test team. Even though the zonal competition no longer retains that allure, getting picked for the season-opener is…

Sports

Andhra Pradesh’s AI-powered GST model wins national acclaim, says official

August 21, 2026 admin

Andhra Pradesh’s Artificial Intelligence-led GST administration model drew nationwide appreciation at the 6th National Co-ordination Meeting organised at Vigyan Bhawan on Friday, said Chief Commissioner of State Tax Babu A in a press release on Friday. Mr. Babu claimed that the State had developed an AI and Machine Learning-based system covering the entire tax administration…

Nation

F1 2026 mid-season review: Kimi Antonelli leads, Lewis Hamilton revives as Max Verstappen and Goerge Russell struggle

August 21, 2026 admin

The 2026 season of Formula One ushered in some of the most drastic regulatory changes in the sport’s history. As teams and drivers still try to get around the new cars, the year’s first half has been a mixed bag for on-track action. Nonetheless, there has been enough to keep the fans interested. With the…

Sports

Post-Pep Premier League Era: Who will replace Guardiola as England’s new King?

August 21, 2026 admin

The 10 years Pep Guardiola spent at Manchester City represent one of the greatest acts of dynasty-building in the sporting universe. Not only did the Catalan coach City to six Premier League titles, five League Cups, three FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League crown and one at the FIFA Club World Cup, he did so…

Sports

Satyavan and Sovereign King catch the eye

August 21, 2026 admin

Satyavan and Sovereign King caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Friday (Aug. 21) morning. Inner sand: 800m: Acropolis (Kirtish), Zucarro (Vivek) 57, 600/42. They were easy. Chagall (Vivek), Bishop (Kirtish) 56, 600/42. Pair moved together freely. Azaadi (Dashrath), Frenzy (Kaviraj) 52, 600/39. They moved neck and neck freely. Coffee At Eleven…

Sports

HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Time to buckle up for tougher games, says India men’s coach Craig Fulton

August 21, 2026 admin

Lacking bite: While Harmanpreet’s, left, form makes India a lethal PC outfit, the three goals from field play rank it ninth in the 16-team tournament. | Photo Credit: AP India head coach Craig Fulton has called for his men to refocus ahead of what he calls a ‘new tournament’ in the second round of the…

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