New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Thursday evening, marking the eve of the 79th Independence Day. The address is scheduled to be broadcast at 7 p.m. across the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast on all Doordarshan channels — first in Hindi, followed by the English version.Doordarshan’s regional channels will then air regional language broadcasts, while Akashvani will carry the regional versions at 9.30 p.m. on its respective networks, …

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) I-League side Shillong Lajong FC will kick off the knockout quarterfinals stage of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament with a clash against Indian Navy FT at the Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 16).As per the draw unveiled by the Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC), the eagerly awaited quarterfinal fixtures of the 134th Durand Cup will be played across four cities on August 16 and 17.A few hours after Shillong Lajong battle it out wi…

Madrid, Aug 13 (IANS) The new La Liga season kicks off this weekend with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid the main title favourites. While Barcelona will be hoping to defend their title, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will try to thwart them and regain the title they have won many times in the past.Here are four things to look out for as the ball gets rolling again in Spain:1. Who will play for FC Barcelona in Mallorca?FC Barcelona’s pre-season has been impressive, with Sunday’s 5…

Patna (Bihar), Aug 13 (IANS) Indian pacer Akash Deep on Wednesday met Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari at the BCA office here. The BCA president lauded Akash Deep for his performance during the England tour.During the interaction, the BCA President and the Indian pacer discussed his cricketing journey, his hard work, and his recent performances in the England tour. The BCA president praised Akash Deep’s dedication, perseverance, and consistent improvement, stating that h…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Stars: **** (4 stars), Director – Arun Gopalan Cast – John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, Manushi Chhillar, Hadi Khajanpour Duration – 118 Minutes ‘Tehran’ fires on all fronts, a gritty, grounded thriller where politics, pain, and patriotism collide. ‘Tehran’ is a gripping geo-political thriller rooted in the real events of the 2012 attack on Israeli diplomats in India — and it doesn’t shy away from showing the messy, murky world of global politics. From the very b…

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Jeet Adani, Adani Airports Director, said on Wednesday that the sight of our Tricolour stirs a deep pride in every Indian’s heart. In a post on social media platform X, he said that “I’m certain everyone passing through Mumbai Airport will feel it too.”Jeet Adani reacted to an X post by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).”CSMIA marks India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations with dazzling tricolour illumination at Terminals 1 and 2, complemented by t…

Shillong, Aug 13 (IANS) Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G), Meghalaya, four village heads and their spouses would participate in the Independence Day Ceremony at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, as Special Guests on August 15, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the village heads have been chosen for their exemplary efforts in promoting cleanliness, sanitation, and sustainable water and waste management, particularly in leading their villages to achieve ODF (Open Def…

Jaipur, Aug 13 (IANS) A female student was shot near a coaching centre in the Manji Ka Hatha area of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on Wednesday, officials said. Officials confirmed that the 21-year-old student preparing for the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam was shot in the elbow.The victim, Renu Vishnoi of Ramdawas village, was having tea at a shop near her coaching centre around 6 p.m. on Wednesday when the incident occurred.Initially, police claimed that she was injured by a stone ricocheting from a ve…

London, Aug 13 (IANS) Newcastle United bolstered their defense with the signing of German international Malick Thiaw from AC Milan in a deal worth a reported 34.5 million pounds (46 million U.S. dollars) on Wednesday.The 24-year-old centre-back is Newcastle’s third major summer signing following the arrival of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton, reports Xinhua.Thiaw said manager Eddie Howe convinced him to join despite Newcastle’s challeng…

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Lokesh Kanagaraj thanked superstar Rajinikanth for ‘bringing his vision to life through him’ in Coolie.As one of the most anticipated projects of the year will be reaching the cinema halls on Thursday, Kanagaraj penned a gratitude note for Thalaiva on his X, saying, “With just a few hours to go for Coolie’s release, I’m feeling surreal and spellbound. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to my Thalaivar, Rajinikanth sir for giving me the opportunity to craft this film with …