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10 Aug

From Silver Medal To National Pride: Lovlina’s Stand On Map Row Wins PM’s Appreciation

PreetiAssam, Sports

Amid the celebrations of sporting success, Assamese boxer Lovlina Borgohain also showed awareness about the integrity of the country’s map. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Lovlina for protesting against a distorted map of India, with the North-East missing, at a restaurant in Glasgow.On Sunday, the Prime Minister interacted with Indian athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games at his residence. The Prime Minister’s Office released the video of the interaction on Monday. During the event, Modi also spoke with Lovlina, who won the silver medal in the women’s 75kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, about the incident.When…

10 Aug

Pune Office Market Boom: DBS Backs K Raheja Corp’s ₹520 Crore Project

nanikaBusiness

DBS Bank India has sanctioned a fresh construction finance facility of ₹520 crore to a special purpose vehicle of Mumbai-based real estate developer K Raheja Corp for the development of a Grade A commercial tower in Pune’s Balewadi area. Spread across 1.1 million square feet, the project is positioned in one of Pune’s rapidly expanding business districts and aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality, future-ready office spaces. DBS Bank India said the financing reflects its commitment to supporting sustainable commercial development through tailored funding solutions and sector expertise. K Raheja Corp Managing Director and CEO Vinod Rohira said…

10 Aug

Duo Held for Alleged Illegal Border Entry

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Police arrested two Bangladeshi women in Sepahijala district on Sunday for allegedly entering India illegally by crossing the border fencing in the Kaiyadhepa area, police said. The women were apprehended by personnel of Madhupur Police Station during an operation in the border area. The arrested women were identified as Shakila Khanum, 31, wife of Arshad Sheikh and a resident of Saruria under Mollahat Police Station in Bagerhat district of Bangladesh, and Sonia Sultana, wife of Aslam Molla, from Phuldhar village under Kalia Police Station in Narail district. According to police, the two women had travelled from Dhaka with the…

10 Aug

Foreign Investors Snap Months-Long Selling Streak in IT Sector, Injecting ₹3,358 Crore in July

anuprovaBusiness

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in Indian Information Technology stocks during July, ending a continuous multi-month selling spree observed since the beginning of 2026. According to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), global institutional investors poured ₹3,358 crore into the IT sector throughout July, marking the first positive monthly net flow into the space this year. The resurgence in foreign inflows reflects a gradual shift in investor sentiment following stable quarter-one earnings from major technology majors, along with signs of stabilizing IT spending in key Western markets. Analysts noted that steady deal wins, robust client retention…

10 Aug

Livingstone and Brevis shine with fifties as Spirit beat Phoenix

sunnySports

London Spirit secured a convincing seven-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix after Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis produced explosive half-centuries in their 2026 Men's Hundred clash. Chasing 163 for victory, Spirit reached 166 for 3 in just 82 balls, completing the chase with 18 deliveries remaining. Livingstone led the charge with a blistering 66 off 30 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Brevis remained unbeaten on 55 from 31 deliveries, smashing five fours and three sixes. The victory marked Spirit's second win of the season, while Phoenix remained at the bottom of the table with just one victory from seven…

10 Aug

Governor Parnaik, CM Khandu Launch Statewide Har Ghar Tiranga Drive on August Kranti Diwas

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Sunday launched the statewide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign from the State Banquet Hall in Itanagar, calling on people to display the national flag and participate in activities aimed at promoting patriotism, unity and civic responsibility.The launch coincided with August Kranti Diwas, marking the Quit India Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942.During the programme, Governor Parnaik and Chief Minister Khandu handed over national flags to youths and joined participants in singing Vande Mataram. Staff artistes of the Department of Art & Culture…

09 Aug

Jitumoni Kalita’s 2/16 In Vain As Warriors Chase 133 With 14 Balls To Spare

PreetiAssam, Sports

Dibrugarh Warriors chased down 133 against Jorhat Stallions to secure a six-wicket win in match number 16 of the Imperial Blue Packaged Drinking Water Assam Premier League 2026 at the ACA Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. A blazing unbeaten half-century from skipper Saahil Jain set up the chase for Warriors, as the skipper guided his side home with 14 balls to spare. Earlier, Jitumoni Kalita was the pick of the bowlers, picking up two wickets to restrict Stallions to 132/8 after a middle-order rebuild from Dyutimoy Nath. Having won the toss and opting to field, Dibrugarh Warriors struck early, removing Erik…

09 Aug

Arunachal Dy CM Bats For Safeguarding Tribal Heritage, Traditions And Nature-Centric Values

PreetiArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Sunday emphasised the importance of protecting indigenous heritage, saying that preserving local cultures is essential to protecting age-old knowledge systems and values.In a message on the occasion of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Mein highlighted the state's vibrant tribal identity.He said indigenous cultures are an integral part of the state's ethos."On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the diverse indigenous communities whose traditions, languages, knowledge systems and relationship with nature enrich our shared heritage," Mein said.He said that in Arunachal Pradesh, indigenous cultures are an integral part…

08 Aug

Mizoram BJP Raises Landslide Relief For Lawngtlai, Amendment Bill For Lai, Mara, Chakma Councils

PreetiMizoram

A BJP delegation representing Mizoram’s three autonomous district councils has urged the Centre to expedite the passage of the 125th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2019, which has remained pending in Parliament for several years. The delegation met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in New Delhi on Friday and sought early action on the proposed legislation concerning the Lai, Mara and Chakma Autonomous District Councils in southern Mizoram. According to the BJP, Rai said the demand was receiving due attention and that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had been pursuing the matter after assigning him responsibility for overseeing…

08 Aug

From Imphal To Border Districts: Assam Rifles Drive Patriotism With Vande Mataram, Tiranga Campaigns

PreetiManipur

Reconnecting citizens with the patriotic essence of India’s freedom movement, Assam Rifles spearheaded a series of comprehensive community awareness programmes across multiple districts of Manipur on 07 and 08 August 2026. The widespread initiatives aligned seamlessly with the Ministry of Culture’s nationwide year-long commemoration marking 150 years of Vande Mataram—honouring the 1875 patriotic composition by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay published in his novel Anandamath—alongside the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign aimed at instilling national pride and responsible citizenship. On 07 August 2026, extensive Har Ghar Tiranga awareness drives were executed simultaneously across key locations. Company Operating Base (COB) L Koireng engaged…