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Ukraine is ready to directly engage with India by purchasing Made-in-India products and allowing Indian companies to open in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. He also said that Ukraine is also willing to establish companies in India. Zelenskyy held a press conference following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kyiv, where he was asked if Ukraine is ready to directly engage with India and buy Made-in-India products.

India's stand of "dialogue and diplomacy" and announced every possible assistance to resolve the Russo-Ukraine conflict, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said in Kyiv on Friday following the PM's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The PM, Jaishankar said, stressed «India's willingness to contribute in all ways possible». The two leaders also discussed Modi's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting in Moscow in July, Jaishankar said, adding India explained its position on energy ties with Russia. Modi invited Zelenskyy to visit India at a mutually convenient opportunity.

separate administration or a Union Territory for tribals in Manipur, have urged the Centre to ask the judicial commission probing the ethnic violence in the state to expedite its probe. They demanded that chief minister N Biren Singh be «immediately barred» from the office so that he can't influence the «outcome» of the investigation. The MLAs, including two ministers, said: «We once again appeal to the Government of India to expedite our demand for a separate administration in the form of UT with a legislature, as that alone is the path to lasting peace in the region.» Last June, the MHA, had constituted a three-member Commission of Inquiry, headed by former chief justice Ajai Lamba, to probe ethnic violence in Manipur. The tribal legislators, seven of whom belong to the ruling BJP, in a joint statement said that the judicial commission must expedite its investigation and identify the guilty. The statement said that the state government had to issue a press release on August 7 regarding some «doctored audio clips», which claimed to be that of the CM and meant to incite communal violence and derail various peace initiatives by the state and central governments at multiple levels.

India and the US have signed a new agreement that will prioritise supply of defence equipment and components to each other to meet urgent national security requirements, even as defence minister Rajnath Singh described the partnership as a «formidable force» for global peace and security. Singh held a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Pentagon, Washington DC, and the two had wide-ranging discussions on bilateral defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security and other international issues.

Zelenskyy on Friday said India supported his country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, underlining that New Delhi's support was «critical» because everyone in the world must equally respect the UN Charter. «Today, history was made. The Prime Minister of India @narendramodi made his first visit to Ukraine since our country's independence, on the eve of our Independence Day,» Zelenskyy posted on X after holding talks with Modi. Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning on a special train on the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after it became independent in 1991. Zelenskyy noted that four documents between Ukraine and India, covering the medical field, agricultural cooperation, humanitarian relations, and culture, were signed.

Bengaluru may be the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India, this NRI has eyes only for the serene city of Kochi. An Indian-origin man took to Reddit to ask netizens about the ideal city he could settle in, along with his British wife and three-month-old daughter. The Reddit user, named J. Pal, revealed that he was planning to relocate permanently to India in February 2025. He also stated that he was considering making Kochi, a major city in Kerala, their new home. However, he had certain questions. He wanted to know if Kochi had any language-based regionalism like Bengaluru. He was also inquisitive about how safe women were in the city. Following that, as a new parent, he was keen to know if Kochi has quality IGCSE schools for their daughter's education. Users also highlighted that Kochi boasts excellent hospitals and a well-connected public transportation network, including both the metro and the water metro.

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Veteran PBS journalist Judy Woodruff has apologized for remarks she had made regarding former President Donald Trump and negotiations for peace between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

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Modi on Thursday reiterated India's previous standing of supporting dialogue and diplomacy and said India is willing to help Ukraine and nations West Asia revolve its conflicts. While speaking at the joint press briefing with Polish PM Donald Tusk, the PM further said that India does not believe war to be a solution. «The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of deep concern for all of us. India firmly believes that no problem can be solved on the battlefield. The loss of innocent lives in any crisis has become the biggest challenge for the entire humanity. We support dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability. For this, India is ready to provide all possible cooperation along with its friendly countries,» he said. The prime minister's comments came ahead of his first visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday by the invite of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. PM Modi also thanked PM Tusk for playing a crucial role in facilitating the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine during the initial months of the start of the its war with Russia in 2022.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. In 2024, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is being observed on August 22nd. Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is particularly special because it honors Lord Ganesha in his five-headed form, known as Heramba. This day holds special importance as it is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi brings peace, prosperity, and success, while also removing all hurdles from the devotee's life. Devotees typically observe the fast on this day and perform rituals in the evening, especially during the moon rise time.

Amazon Prime Video has been a blockbuster hit as the eight-episode show has broken major records. Soon, «The Boys» season 5 will also premiere on the OTT streaming giant. «The Boys» Season 5 will be based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's book. «The Boys» season 5 release date on Amazon Prime Video is yet to be announced officially. The show is likely to stream from summer or fall of 2026. Meanwhile, Prime Video has unveiled the new trailer for the much-awaited second season of its fantasy series «The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power». Prime Video unveiled the trailer during the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) where it also hosted a panel discussion moderated by actor Yvette Nicole Brown.

state machinery but also among many within civil society. 'Police', in the context of protests, has a similar effect, with notions of 'needful' acts of aggression jostling with those of 'needless' rampage.

pigeon, released as a symbol of peace, failed to fly off. The incident occurred during a ceremony attended by local officials and was quickly compared to a scene from the popular web series Panchayat.

117, the world's oldest person passed away and shared a heartbreaking farewell note. After French nun Lucile Randon passed away in January of last year at the age of 118, Maria Branyas Morera, a Spanish retiree, was awarded and felicitated with the amazing title of being the oldest living person in the world. Maria Branyas Morera, who survived two pandemics and two world wars, died peacefully and without pain in her sleep, just as she had desired. She gave great pieces of advice and will always be remembered for her kindness, as quoted in a report by The Sun.

Haryana has sought over 200 more companies of the central forces to ensure conduct of free, fair and peaceful polling as the election for all 90 assembly seats in the state will be held on October 1. Addressing a news conference here, Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Agarwal said the state has demanded 225 companies of the central forces, of which 70 have been already allotted. The Election Commission had earlier on Friday announced that polls to the 90-member Haryana Assembly will be held on October 1 and the results would be declared on October 4. With the announcement of polls, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in the state. Agarwal said the state has over 2.03 crore voters.

Manipur government has warned that anybody without exception shall be prosecuted under relevant provisions of laws of the land, if found involved in spreading such unfounded and baseless contents through any media or posting and sharing of such contents, which will escalate law and order issues in the State and derail the efforts put so far toward bring normalcy and peace in the State. The state government in statement stated It is to bring to the information of General Public that except for some very low Scale sporadic incidents, the law-and-order situation in the State has improved in the last 3-4 months with relentless efforts of the State and Central Governments and there is no large-scale confrontation. In this regard, State Government appreciates the efforts put by Security Agencies including both Central and State Forces.Unfortunately, the State Government had to issue Press Release dated 07-08 2024 on the viral doctored audio clips meant to incite communal violence and derail various peace initiatives being started by both State and Central Governments at multiple levels, thereby claiming the doctored clips to be that of Chief Minister.

Prince William won't like to have his brother Prince Harry at his coronation ceremony. It must be noted that coronation ceremony of The Duke of Cambridge will only happen after the demise of his father King Charles III, New York Post reported citing Sunday Times. 42-year-old Prince William wants to have a 'different' coronation ceremony. Price Harry will celebrate 40th Birthday in September, as per the report. Meanwhile, King Charles III last week made his first comments about riots that have shaken British cities to praise the work of police in countering the violence.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Union Minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that under the leadership of party National President and Union Minister JP Nadda, the names of the candidates will be finalised soon. On the BJP Election Committee meeting at the party office, Reddy said that the final decision on the candidates will be of the national election committee. «The final decision will be of the national election committee. The state election committee will recommend the names, then we will recommend a panel from that. Finally, under the leadership of BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda ji, the names of the candidates will be finalised...As the last date for nomination is August 27, it will be announced this week only,» he added.