Month: August 2026

India enjoyed another memorable day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw, while compatriot Yashvir Singh produced a brilliant late effort to claim the bronze medal, giving India a double podium finish in one of the marquee athletics

In a significant relief for restaurants, hotels, catering services, and other commercial establishments, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a sharp reduction in the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, effective August 1, 2026. The latest revision cuts prices by more than ₹200 in key metropolitan cities, marking the

An opinion article by S. Gurumurthy argues that the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 represents a continuation of India’s legal framework for protecting national symbols rather than a departure from past policy. The article draws a comparison between the 1971 law enacted during Prime Minister Indira

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has conveyed India’s deep concerns over the escalating conflict in West Asia during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging that commercial shipping and seafarers must not be targeted under any circumstances. The call comes as regional hostilities continue to threaten key

The Indian government has said it is closely monitoring developments surrounding a proposed US sanctions bill that could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing significant quantities of Russian oil and gas. The legislation, which has advanced in the US Senate, is aimed at increasing economic pressure on

Heavy monsoon rains battered Kerala on Saturday, triggering multiple landslides across Idukki district, disrupting road connectivity and claiming at least one life. Rescue teams are continuing search operations after another person was feared trapped under debris, while authorities urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain on high alert. The India