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Sanskrit is a timeless source of knowledge: PM Modi on World Sanskrit Day

Every year, Sanskrit Day is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shravan month, which also marks Raksha Bandhan

Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary as survivors push for nuke ban

The atomic bomb dropped by the United States on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killed some 70,000 people, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima killed 140,000

Kulgam encounter: 2 soldiers killed, 2 injured as anti-terror ops continue

The Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, in a post on X, paid tributes to the soldiers killed in the encounter and said that the operation was still underway

Trump admin moves to dismiss Harvard's lawsuit over ban on foreign students

The dispute involves Harvard's certification with the Student Exchange and Visitor Program - a requirement for any university to enroll international students

Air Force Chief confirms at least 5 Pakistani jets downed during Op Sindoor

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh described the downing of a large ELINT or AEW&C aircraft at 300 km as the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill

Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen back as captain after medical clearance

Barcelona says Marc-Andre ter Stegen will return as first-team captain after announcing on Friday that the goalkeeper had authorized the club to send his medical report to the Spanish league.

Paula Badosa pulls out of US Open after missing action since Wimbledon

The U.S. Tennis Association announced Badosa's withdrawal and said Jil Teichmann would replace her in the field.

Zelenskyy vows Ukraine won't cede land but seeks lasting peace with Trump

Zelenskyy said any decisions made without Ukraine are against peace and will achieve nothing

Woakes may choose rehab over surgery to stay fit for Ashes series

The 36-year-old has undergone scans and is awaiting results but believes an eight-week rehab programme could have him ready for the first Test in Perth on November 21.

Top 5 South Africa players to look out for during T20I series vs Australia

With several senior players returning, including captain Aiden Markram and pace ace Kagiso Rabada, the squad looks more balanced, yet the emphasis remains on experimentation and squad development.

Trump admin threatens to seize millions in valuable Harvard patents

Harvard has until Sept. 5 to prove it's complying with the requirements, including whether it showed a preference for US manufacturing, or risk forfeiting its patents

NBCC Q1FY26 results: Profit rises 26% to ₹135 cr, income at ₹2,465.48 cr

The total income grew to Rs 2,465.48 crore during the April-June period of 2025-26 fiscal from Rs 2,196.20 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year

NSA Doval meets Russia's first deputy PM, discusses military-technical ties

Doval is in Russia to hold crucial talks on bilateral energy and defence ties and to prepare the ground for President Putin's visit to India later this year

6 in 10 flyers report baggage weight errors on airline scales: Survey

At least 8 per cent of respondents said they faced such discrepancies over 10 times in three years, while 21 per cent reported it 6-10 times

Top 5 Australian players to look out for during T20I series vs South Africa

While Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc continue their rest period, Australia are managing the workload of their returning quicks, offering chances for others to stake their claim.

Trump again claims helping 'settle' tensions between India, Pakistan

Trump referred to the conflict between India and Pakistan twice during his remarks at the event, adding them to the nearly 35 previous occasions

State Bar Councils, BCI cannot charge 'optional' fee from new lawyers: SC

The Bar Council of India stated all state bar councils comply with court orders; Karnataka's Rs 6,800 and Rs 25,000 optional fees for ID cards, certificates, welfare, and training are not mandatory

Oil holds steady on US-Russia deal reports, closes week down around 5%

Brent fell 4.4 per cent over the week, while WTI finished 5.1 per cent lower than last Friday's close

Kohli back in nets, steps up preparation for ODI series in Australia

Since June 2024, Kohli has taken a step back from Test and T20I formats. Currently, he only features in ODIs for India and continues to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL.

ICICI Bank hikes minimum account balance for urban areas to ₹50,000

The minimum balance for semi-urban regions has been increased to ₹25,000 and for rural branches has been increased to ₹10,000 from ₹5,000