Day: August 8, 2026

‘There needs to be accountability’: UN warns Pakistan over crackdown in PoK

Andrew Flintoff has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the England Lions after two fruitful years. He is set to take charge of Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Big Bash League. Flintoff reflected on his pride in mentoring emerging cricketers during his Lions tenure, thanking the coaches and staff for their hard work.

‘His way of protecting US military’: Trump’s General looking for a way out from Iran

On Thursday, an expert panel from Akal Takht convened to deliberate on the proposed anti-sacrilege law. They highlighted that the Punjab government’s response failed to address critical concerns and urged it to submit a compliance report prior to any further discussions. Additionally, the panel observed that the government had yet to create its own discussion…

India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS

A local Congress leader and contractor was shot dead by assailants in Udupi. David D’Souza, a former village panchayat president, succumbed to bullet injuries after the attack. He had previously served a jail term after being convicted in a suicide case. Police are investigating the murder, examining personal and business rivalries. The incident occurred on…

Delhi government approved a bill to establish private universities in the capital. The proposed legislation mandates twenty-five percent seat reservation for Delhi students. Merit-cum-means scholarships will also provide financial relief to many local students. A stringent regulatory framework will govern these new private institutions. The government aims to enhance higher education access and quality for…

Gravely injured, ‘a voice in the dark’, not in Iran: Where is Mojtaba Khamenei?

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Q1 results 2026: SBI delivered a strong operational performance in Q1 FY27, recording a standalone net profit of ₹21,121 crore