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‘Blatant Hinduphobia,’ Hindu groups in Canada blast Khalistanis for disrupting India Day Parade

Hindu groups in Canada have expressed their anguish at what they call “blatant Hinduphobia” in the country as lawmakers conveniently look the other way. The outrage came after Toronto’s India Day Parade, held to mark India’s Independence Day, was disrupted by a pro-Khalistan protest on Sunday (Aug 18).

Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Protests erupt after two 4-year-old girls allegedly abused

Two four-year-old girls were sexually assaulted at a school in Maharashtra's Thane. The incident has triggered massive protests, with residents blocking the Mumbai rail route at Badalpur railway station, bringing train services to a standstill.

evfin and River Mobility partner to provide premier financing for electric scooters

Greaves Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) and wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd., has announced a strategic partnership with River Mobility Private Ltd.

Maruti Suzuki introduces Electronic Stability Program as standard in Alto K10 and S-Presso

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced a significant enhancement to its safety features by making the Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP) a standard offering across its passenger vehicle lineup.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Pak vs Ban series opener

The cricketing action continues with Pakistan hosting Bangladesh in a two-match Test series, starting on Wednesday (Aug 21). The Shan Masood-led side, who were whitewashed by Australia early this year on Australian soil, will kick off their home season with two vital Tests versus the Bangla Tigers and aim for a rollicking start.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins World Pickleball League as Team Chennai owner

The World Pickleball League (WPBL), owned by Natekar Sports and Gaming, today (Aug 20) announced actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the owner of the Chennai franchise.

Nepal celebrates LGBTQ+ milestone at Gai Jatra Festival

Hundreds of LGBTQ+ people and allies converged in Nepal's capital for the annual Pride Parade held during the Gai Jatra festival.

Billennium CEO Lopinski hails long-standing relations with India

Gawel Bartosz Lopinski, CEO of Billennium, one of Poland's leading IT companies, views India as a significant economic opportunity. Lopinski is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi, during the later's Warsaw visit. In an interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, the Polish business leader expressed strong enthusiasm about investing in India. The company already operates an office in Pune.

South China Sea dispute: Chinese, Philippine coast guards clash near Sabina Shoal

Chinese and Philippine vessels have again collided during a standoff in a disputed part of the South China Sea, officials from the two nations said yesterday, trading accusations about who was responsible.

'Looking forward to...,' Australia batter Steve Smith offers update on retirement from international cricket

Australia batter Steve Smith has denied any plans of retirement from international cricket and instead is hopeful of playing in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as well.

S. Korea and US hold joint air drills

South Korea and the US kicked off their annual joint military drill exercise aimed at deterring threats from North Korea, South Korea's Air Force said.

India and Malaysia look forward to boost trade, defence ties

Prime ministers of India and Malaysia sought to reset relations between the two countries on Tuesday as they agreed to boost trade, movement of workers and the use of their own currencies to settle bilateral transactions.

England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Live Streaming: When and Where to watch Eng vs SL series opener

England will commence their three-match home Test series versus Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Aug 21). Ahead of the remaining three Tests of their home season, England's Test captain Ben Stokes got injured during The Hundred.

After Gurugram, bomb threat sent to several shopping malls in New Delhi

Police in New Delhi said on Tuesday (Aug 20) that various shopping malls in India's national capital received bomb threats via mail. The police said that Chanakya Mall, Select CityWalk, Ambience Mall, DLF, Cine Polis, Pacific Mall, Primus Hospital, and Unity Group received the threatening mail.

Kolkata rape case:  Who is CBI ASP Seema Pahuja, on whom the eyes of the whole country are fixed?

The entire country is keeping an eye on the CBI. As CBI is investigating the country's most gruesome rape and murder case. The team of 30 members includes CBI officers and CFSL experts. This team is being led by Sampat Meena, a 1994 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre. But in this team, there is one face whose name and identity are a guarantee of solving the case. That name is CBI's ASP Seema Pahuja. Who is Seema Pahuja?

Badlapur sexual assault: School principal among 3 suspended; rail blockade in Maharashtra

Two nursery students aged four were sexually abused by the sweeper of a reputed school in Maharashtra's Thane district. The parents came to know about the incident on August 18 and filed an FIR. However, the parents of the victims expressed their dissatisfaction with the police's handling of the case.

Kolkata horror case at SC: Supreme Court sets up National Task Force for doctors' safety

India Supreme Court is hearing a Suo Moto case related to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud during the hearing said that the country cannot wait for another rape case for changes to take place on the ground. The bench has also questioned the delay in the filing of the FIR in the rape and murder incident. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russian forces pressing hard in Eastern Ukraine

Russia has ruled out any peace talks with Ukraine and this comes amid Kyiv raising pressure on the Kremlin by claiming fresh advances in its offensive into Russian territory. Watch in for more details.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says making advance in Kursk region

Russia has ruled out any peace talks with Ukraine and this comes amid Kyiv raising pressure on the Kremlin by claiming fresh advances in its offensive into Russian territory. Watch in for more details.