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India to probe giant zoo run by son of Asia's richest person
New Delhi: India's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into allegations of illegal animal imports and financial misconduct at a vast private zoo set up by the son of Asia's richest person. Vantara, which bills itself as the "world's biggest...

India’s Supreme Court orders probe into Ambani wildlife park over animal mistreatment claims
NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court has ordered an independent investigation into the Vantara wildlife rescue park operated by billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Foundation. The court acknowledged that allegations of unlawful animal acquisitions...

India News | New Chapter is Being Added to India's 'Make in India' Journey: PM Modi on Gujarat's EV Plant
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 26 (ANI): After inaugurating a lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility for strong hybrid electric vehicles in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that a "new chapter" has been added...

India News | 100 Per Cent Fake, Only to Divert Attention from PM Modi's Fake Degree: Atishi Criticises AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi alleged that the "ridiculous" raids by the Enforcement Directorate on party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence on Tuesday morning were "100 per cent fake" and a strategy to...

India News | Decisive Joint Responses Across Domains, Enabled by Self-reliance & Integrated Logistics, Will Be Key to Victory in Future Wars: CDS at Ran Samwad
New Delhi [India] August 26 (ANI): Emphasising that battlefields of tomorrow will not recognise service boundaries, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has called for swift and decisive joint responses across domains to ensure...

India, Japan To Deepen Clean Energy Partnership With Focus On Security, Transition & Climate Goals
New Delhi, Aug 26 (KNN) India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in the energy sector under the Japan–India Clean Energy Partnership, with a shared focus on energy security, clean energy transition, and climate change...

India to build Super-Speciality Hospital in Fiji; 7 MoUs signed
New Delhi: India will provide training and equipment to upgrade Fiji's maritime security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. As part of strengthening bilateral relations, the two countries also signed several agreements and...

India News | Haryana CM Saini and Other Leaders Cycle to State Assembly to Promote Environment Conservation
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], August 26 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini along with other leaders on Tuesday cycled to the Haryana Legislative assembly to promote de-addiction and environment conservation. Saini stated "Cycling...

India ban: 'Extremely disappointed' Flutter halts Junglee operations
Junglee operations suspended following unexpected legislation. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Flutter ceases real-money gaming operations in India from 22 August - New law passed without industry consultation prohibits games of skill - Company...

India will be AI powerhouse soon, says the CEO of Boston Consulting Group
BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer says India is poised to be a global powerhouse in AI at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum.Changes coming through artificial intelligence (AI) will be more profound and fundamental than other technological shifts in...

India Supreme Court reserves verdict in GST gaming case
Centre seeks more time as industry challenges gambling classification. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Supreme Court delays decision on online gaming GST case - Government requests one-week extension to submit final documents - Petitioners argue...

India Now Rents Satellites Cheaper Than Any Other Nation: MP Biplab Kumar Deb
Agartala, August 26, 2025: India has emerged as the most affordable provider of satellite rental services globally, a transformation that was once unimaginable due to the country’s limited technological application and lack of commercial...

India signs Letter of Intent with World Food Programme to address global crisis
The Government of India and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday announced a significant milestone in their collaboration aimed at addressing the global hunger crisis by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI). Under this initiative, the Department...

India News | YSRCP Leader Karthik Yellapragada Accuses State Government of Conspiracy over TTD Land Deal
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Karthik Yellapragada on Tuesday accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of a "calculated betrayal" involving Tirumala Tirupati...

India has power of democracy and advantage of demography: Modi
Ahmedabad India has the power of democracy, the advantage of demography and a very large pool of skilled workforce, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. “This creates a win-win situation for every partner of ours,” Modi said, after...

India Books Dip in July Oil Production
Indian crude oil production slid by 0.7% on the year in July to a total of 2.4 million metric tons, equal to some 568,000 barrels daily, the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of the Indian energy ministry reported, as quoted by the Economic...

India News | Urgent Need to Improve Infrastructure, Drainage System to Save Himachal's Towns, Warn Experts
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Experts have warned of an urgent need to improve infrastructure to save Himachal Pradesh, including the hill town of Dharamshala in the Kangra district. The experts called for an improvement in...

India's Fish Output Doubles To 195 lakh tonnes In A Decade, Blue Economy Grows With PMMSY
Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 13:26 IST India's fish production doubled to 195 lakh tonnes by 2024-25, driven by schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana and PM-MKSSY, boosting the blue economy. News18India’s total fish production has...

India News | CMs of TN, Punjab Launch Expansion of CM's Breakfast Scheme for Govt Schools in Urban Areas
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 26 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Tuesday, launched the expansion of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme for...

Mumbai Metro 6: HC approves cutting of 34 trees
The High Court on Monday allowed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to cut down 34 trees for the construction of pillars in Kanjur village for the Metro-6 project between Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli (EEH) in Andheri....