- Thursday, 28 August 2025
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India displays military might, women power and diverse cultural heritage in Republic Day parade
India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on Friday with a grand display of its women's power, rich cultural heritage and military might comprising missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
India level series with seven-wicket win in two-day finish
India beat South Africa by seven wickets to share the honours in the two-match series as the second Test ended inside five sessions here on Thursday.
CBI closes 2019 IPL betting cases over lack of evidence
The CBI has closed two cases related to alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches in 2019 "based on inputs" from Pakistan due to lack of evidence, officials said on Tuesday.
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Flash flood in Sikkim; 23 army personnel missing
A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim resulting in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley on Wednesday, which was compounded by the release of water from a dam, leading to 23 army personnel being washed away, camps and vehicles being submerged, officials said.
India temporarily suspends visa services for Canadians
India on Thursday "suspended till further notice" its visa services in Canada. The move comes amid the escalating diplomatic row that erupted following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of a Khalistani separatist in June.
India expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
India on Tuesday announced the expulsion of a senior Canadian diplomat, in a tit-for-tat to Canada expelling an Indian official after alleging a "potential" Indian link to the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in June.
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India gets ready to host G20 summit amid fragmented geopolitical environment
India is set to make a dash for a goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex global challenges such as concerns of the Global South, consequences of the Ukraine conflict, gloomy economic scenario, and fostering inclusive growth amid a fragmented geopolitical environment.
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ISRO successfully reduces Lander Module orbit bringing it closer to moon
The ISRO on Sunday said it successfully reduced the orbit of the Chandrayaan-3 mission's Lander Module (LM), further bringing it nearer to the moon. The national space agency also said that the LM would now undergo internal checks.
Delhi air in 'very poor' zone, farm fire smoke may push it to 'severe'
Delhi recorded its air quality in the 'very poor' category on Sunday morning and forecasters said slow wind speed and an increase in stubble burning, especially in Punjab, may push it to the 'severe' zone.
India's Supertech twin towers razed to ground
The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground.
