Delhi Education Minister joins 'Tiranga Run' for national pride

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Describing ‘Tiranga Run’ as a movement of unity and patriotism, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, on Sunday, flagged off a run from Thyagaraj Stadium to the National War Memorial, to instill a sense of national pride and unity. The event organised on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, attracted 7,900 young participants to pay tribute to the martyrs, who laid down their lives for the country.The event organised by the Directorate of Education was part of a ser…

From classmates to counterparts: Alumni bonds bolster India–Australia defence ties

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Military diplomacy often draws strength from personal bonds forged in training halls and classrooms, with these shared experiences creating a reservoir of trust and mutual understanding that endures beyond political shifts. The visit of Australian Army chief, Lt General Simon Stuart, to India from August 10–14 is a case in point.Lt Gen Stuart and his Indian Army counterpart, General Upendra Dwivedi, trained together at the United States Army War College in 2015. Over t…

State's contribution for Namma Metro is 80 pc while Centre's is 20 pc: K'taka Dy CM

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Bengaluru, Aug 10 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday that the state’s contribution to Bengaluru’s Namma Metro was 80 per cent while that of the Centre was only 20 per cent. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, “I will appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide at least Rs 1 lakh crore for Bengaluru. The Centre was supposed to bear 50 per cent of the land acquisition cost for the Metro project but it hasn’t given. However, we co…

RSETI’s free vocational training brings new hope to rural women

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Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing women empowerment initiative, rural women in Burhanpur district are scripting a new chapter of self-reliance. With the assistance from Ministry of Rural Development, a specialised beauty parlour training programme is being conducted for hundreds of housewives and young girls across the district at the RSETI (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes).The three-month training course has been designed specific…

Khelo India ASMITA is affirmative action in sports for increasing women’s participation, says Raksha Khadse

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a significant push to increase women’s participation in sports, the Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was inaugurated by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Minister of State, Youth Affairs and Sports, at the Godavari Engineering College Ground in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The league, a powerful initiative embodying the principle of affirmative action, aims to unearth and nurture young female talent from diverse communities across the region.The day-long event, which officiall…

Asian U19 Boxing C'ships: Nisha, Muskan & Rahul clinch gold as India finish with 14 medals

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Bangkok, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s young women pugilists underlined their growing prowess in continental boxing as Nisha (54kg) and Muskan (57kg) clinched gold and five others won silver, at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday. From the men’s finals, Rahul Kundu (75kg) added another, following a split decision victory over Uzbek powerhouse Muhammadjon Yakupboevek, bringing India’s tally up to 14 medals, including three gold, seven silver and four bronze meda…

Siddhant Chaturvedi spends a poetic Sunday with his own rendition of Shailendra's 'Kal hamara hain'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi decided to spend a poetic Sunday by coming up with his own rendition of renowned lyricist Shailendra’s popular poetry, ‘Kal hamara hain’.The ‘Dhadak 2’ actor was seen reciting the beautiful poetry, enhancing the meaningful words with light tunes from his guitar.Siddhant shared the words: “Gham ki badli mein chamakta ek sitaara hai… aaj apna ho na ho par kal hamara hain. Humko gairon ka nahin apna sahaara hai, aaj apna ho na ho par kal hamaara hai…

‘Dhadak 2’ actor Saad Bilgrami says it’s important for an artist to conserve their raw talent 

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actor Saad Bilgrami, who essays the antagonist in the recently released film ‘Dhadak 2’, feels that it’s essential to preserve the rawness in craft. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that he makes an effort to preserve that rawness in him as an artist. He also said that he is blessed with a great set of people around him, who keep him grounded.He told IANS, “This is the most important thing in craft and work. I wish this thought …

Bhopal dermatologist files FIR after being conned on the pretext of getting entry in 'Bigg Boss'

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Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Dr. Abhineet Gupta from Bhopal was conned out of Rs 10 lakh on the pretext of getting entry in the popular television reality show “Bigg Boss”.The dermatologist has filed an FIR at the Oshiwara Police Station in Mumbai. Previously, an FIR was filed by Abhineet in Bhopal.During a recent press conference in Mumbai, the doctor revealed that back in 2022, a man named Karan Singh urged Abhineet to try for “Bigg Boss”. He claimed to have a good identity with the makers.”He talked…

Air India starts widebody retrofit, speeds up narrowbody upgrades

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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Air India on Sunday began the retrofit of its widebody aircraft and is accelerating the refurbishment of its narrowbody fleet as part of a large-scale modernisation drive worth over $400 million. The initiative is aimed at improving passenger comfort, enhancing operational efficiency, and giving the airline’s fleet a fresh, modern look.The retrofit programme for the widebody fleet marks a significant milestone in Air India’s transformation plan.The airline is upgradi…