International
US Ambassador Claims India Avoided Press Conference During Modi-Trump Meeting at G7 Summit
The US ambassador to India, Sergio Gorr, alleged that India did not want a press conference during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France.
24 Aug 2026
US Treasury’s ‘Economic D‑Day’ for Iran: Scott Bessent Warns of ‘Greatest Financial Offensive’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described an upcoming “greatest financial offensive” against Iran, calling it the country’s ‘Economic D‑Day’.
24 Aug 2026
Maulana Fazlur Rehman Cautions Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir Over 1971 Defeat
Amid rising violence in Pakistan, Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned Army Chief Asim Munir that the 1971 loss and surrender to India could recur if internal turmoil persists.
24 Aug 2026
US Launches New Sanctions on Iran, Tehran Warns of Gulf Oil Blockade
Washington announced a fresh round of financial sanctions targeting entities dealing with Tehran, while Iran warned it could halt oil shipments from the Persian Gulf.
24 Aug 2026
Moga Resident Dies in Road Accident in Italy
A man from Moga, Punjab, was killed in a road accident while in Italy, according to reports.
24 Aug 2026
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to Begin Three‑Country South America Trade Tour on Aug 24
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will start a three‑nation visit to South America on August 24, aimed at strengthening trade and investment links.
24 Aug 2026
Lucknow Hosts 18th BRICS Academic Forum Under India’s Presidency
The 18th BRICS Academic Forum was convened in Lucknow, marking the first such event under India’s current BRICS presidency.
24 Aug 2026
Iran Announces Discovery of New Gas Field Holding 7,500 Bcf
Iran's energy ministry reported the identification of a new gas field containing approximately 7,500 billion cubic feet of natural gas.
24 Aug 2026
Foreign vessel capsizes off Paradip, crew rescued in lifeboats
A foreign-registered ship sank near Paradip, Odisha, with its crew taking refuge in lifeboats as authorities responded.
24 Aug 2026
NSA Ajit Doval to travel to China for border talks ahead of Modi‑Xi summit
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to visit China today for border discussions as India prepares for the upcoming Modi‑Xi summit.
24 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Invite Iran to Join Mecca Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have formally invited Iran to become a member of the Mecca Pact, a regional security and cooperation framework, reports say.
24 Aug 2026
US perspective labels Kashmir as integral part of India
A recent American commentary has described Kashmir as an integral part of India, marking a shift in U.S. viewpoint.
24 Aug 2026