Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kovalam, Tamil Nadu. The session focused on inter-state disputes, security, and development, with leaders from southern states and Union territories in attendance.
India and Japan signed a maritime security memorandum to bolster defense ties, intelligence sharing, and naval shipbuilding. The ministers emphasized a free and open Indo-Pacific, opposing unilateral attempts to alter the status quo through force or coercion.
Aden Körfezi'nde silahlı korsanlar tarafından ele geçirilen Seamull (SIBU 1) tankeri Somali'ye kaçırıldı. Nisan ayından bu yana bölgede artış gösteren korsanlık faaliyetleri kapsamında şu anda beş kargo gemisinin rehin tutulduğu bildirildi.
India and Mauritius have finalized a long-term supply agreement for refined petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. Signed during Minister Hardeep Puri's visit, the deal aims to secure Mauritius' energy supply amid regional conflicts.
East Bengal FC defeated Rovers FC of Guam 12-0 in the AFC Women’s Champions League preliminary stage, marking the largest victory by an Indian club in Asian competition history. The team now prepares to face Sabah FA on Sunday for a group stage spot.
Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised young spinner Manav Suthar to focus on his red-ball development. Following Suthar's match-winning 10-wicket performance in Galle, Pujara cautioned the player against altering his natural bowling style for the IPL.
Indian fintech Navi, founded by Sachin Bansal, has secured $100 million in institutional funding from Prosus. The investment values the company at $1.3 billion as it eyes a potential ₹30 billion IPO following previous attempts to go public.
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation to strengthen naval coordination, joint shipbuilding, and defense technology transfer. The pact aims to bolster regional security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific.
At the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India's PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty compete in the Round of 16. While Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the quarterfinals, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were eliminated from the mixed doubles.
India's crude oil imports from Russia have dropped significantly in August as China increases its intake of Russian seaborne crude. This shift has pushed India's total crude imports to their lowest level since the start of the Iran conflict, threatening Asian fuel supplies.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi visited New Delhi to meet with Rajnath Singh, signing a maritime security MoA. The talks focused on expanding the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' through joint naval exercises, R&D, and economic security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan for free online coaching is set to reshape India’s $14.8 billion test-prep market. As major firms like Aakash and ALLEN expand into smaller cities, the industry balances digital accessibility with the demand for physical classrooms.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is considering allowing its shares to trade on its own platform under a 'permitted to trade' category after an initial public offering on the rival BSE, pending regulatory approval from SEBI.
England's Ollie Robinson took key wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 171 in the first Test at Headingley. Despite Abdullah Shafique's resistance, Pakistan struggled against England's bowling attack in Joe Root's return as captain.
Gold prices surged across major Indian cities on August 20, 2026, as jewellers like Tanishq and Malabar raised 22k rates following a global precious metals rally driven by US Treasury liquidity support.
Selling Indian assets can trigger capital gains tax both in India and in the NRI's country of residence, with rules varying significantly across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and UAE.
US envoy Sergio Gor's remarks calling Jammu and Kashmir an 'important part of India' sparked a diplomatic spat between Islamabad and New Delhi. Meanwhile, India and Japan deepened defense ties, and India's Supreme Court ordered a probe into police violence during student protests.
Coal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore to diversify into iron ore and critical minerals, aiming to reduce supply dependence on China and support clean energy ambitions.
BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund discusses venue readiness at the World Championships in New Delhi, the upcoming shift to a 15-point format in 2027, and India's growing importance as a badminton market.
Unseeded Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand defeated Japan's Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi 21-16, 21-12 in New Delhi, moving one win away from a World Championships medal.
Indian Oil Corp has finalized a deal with Algeria's Sonatrach to import one very large gas carrier of LPG monthly starting in 2027, as India diversifies energy sources away from the Middle East.
India's beauty industry is experiencing a massive boom driven by rising incomes, e-commerce, and Gen Z consumers, attracting major investments from global giants like Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and Unilever.
Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of imposing its worldview on Indians and excluding minorities during an address in New Delhi, contrasting their approach with Mahatma Gandhi's personal concept of 'Swaraj'.
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings sees three Indian portfolio companies surge over 30% after market debuts, contrasting with broader foreign investor outflows.
