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Ukraine claims strikes on key Russian military, energy facilities; calls for tougher sanctions
Aug 2, 2026Kiev , August 2 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday claimed that Ukrainian forces carried out long-range strikes on key Russian military and energy infrastructure, including the Saratov Oil Refinery and the Engels military......Read More -
Rescuers retrieve bodies of four climbers to Camp-I of Broad Peak, including British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja
Aug 2, 2026Kathmandu , August 2 (ANI): Rescuers on Sunday retrieved the body of famed British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja alongside other three climbers to Camp-I of the Broad Peak, officials announced.The ground rescue team had reached Purja's body... -
4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska
Aug 2, 2026Washington DC , August 2 (ANI/WAM): A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the US state of Alaska on Sunday.According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres.No casualties or material damage have... -
“Looked like the student movement in Bangladesh,” says Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on CJP protest
Aug 2, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 2 (ANI): Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said that the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi reminded her of the student movement in Bangladesh, alleging that "jihadis"... -
Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
Aug 2, 2026Jakarta , August 2 (ANI/WAM): At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island on Sunday, according to the country's search and rescue agency.The agency... -
“Illegal arrest” of Chinmoy Krishna Das: Taslima Nasreen says he was “uniting the Hindu community” in Bangladesh
Aug 2, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 2 (ANI): Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said she protested against the "illegal arrest" of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, alleging that his efforts to unite the Hindu... -
Romania: Team India wins laurels at 23rd International Linguistics Olympiad
Aug 2, 2026Bucharest , August 2 (ANI): Team India secured 1 Gold, 3 Bronze medals and one honourable mention at the 23rd International Linguistics Olympiad. Sharing the details of the achievements in a post on X, the Embassy... -
“I have been fighting for UCC for 40 years”: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen backs Uniform Civil Code
Aug 2, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 2 (ANI): Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen, who returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, on Sunday backed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying she has been advocating for it... -
“They have their own style”: Pavan Malhotra praises new-gen stars Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal
Aug 2, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , August 2 (ANI): Bollywood is an ever-evolving industry that introduces fresh stories and new stars with every passing decade. Veteran actor Pavan Malhotra recently shared his thoughts on the new generation of Hindi... -
“Current govt of India believes in freedom of speech”: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on welcome in Kolkata
Aug 2, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 2 (ANI): Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen, who returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, on Sunday said that she believes the BJP-led government in India supports freedom of speech,...
