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30 Aug

Bollywood Filmmaker Captain Rahul Bali Highlights the Economic Impact of Film Industry on Tourism at HORECFEX 2026 in Danang, Vietnam

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Acclaimed Bollywood Filmmaker, Cultural Ambassador and Visionary Producer Captain Rahul Bali, best known for laying the foundation of India - Vietnam Cinematic relations and producing Bollywood films like "Love in Vietnam" and "SILAA" captivated audiences at HORECFEX 2026 with his thought-provoking address on "The Economic Impact of the Film Industry on Tourism". The event was held at the prestigious Ariyana Convention Centre in Danang, drawing industry leaders and stakeholders from across the globe. Captain Rahul Bali shares visionary insights on Cinema and Tourism at HORECFEX 2026 HORECFEX 2026, a brilliant initiative spearheaded by Chairman Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh and Vice…

30 Aug

Three Killed, Several Missing After Cloudburst Hits Ramban; Highway Shut, Relief Ops Continue

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Ramban, J&K (Rajeev Sharma): A cloudburst struck Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, leaving three people dead and several missing, while dozens of homes and structures suffered damage. The incident added to the woes of residents already grappling with heavy rainfall across the region this week. According to officials, at least five individuals remain unaccounted for as rescue teams, assisted by locals, continue searching through debris and flood-hit areas. Ramban, located on the crucial Jammu–Srinagar corridor, has seen traffic come to a standstill after parts of the NH-44 highway caved in or were blocked by landslides. Deputy Commissioner…

30 Aug

Punjab Floods Leave 23 Dead, Over 1,000 Villages Submerged

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is grappling with one of the gravest flood disasters in recent memory, which has left 23 people dead and more than a thousand villages under water. Officials said close to 16,000 stranded residents have been evacuated to safety as rescue operations continue round the clock. Pathankot and Hoshiarpur districts have been the worst hit, reporting eight and seven casualties respectively. Loss of life has also been confirmed in Rupnagar, Barnala, and Gurdaspur. Many of the victims either drowned or were buried under debris after torrential rain and river overflow swept through homes and farmland. Chief Minister…

30 Aug

Team Alberta brings it home at Canada Summer Games

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is celebrating Team Alberta’s impressive performance at this year’s Canada Summer Games. Over 17 days of spirited competition, Alberta’s athletes demonstrated their dedication, talent and sportsmanship, capturing 81 medals and finishing fourth overall. Alberta’s government provided more than $1.6 million to support Team Alberta at this year’s event, including $744,000 in operations and logistics funding through the 2025 Canada Summer Games Operating Grant. In the lead-up to the games, $900,000 was provided over three years to provincial sporting organizations for athlete training and selection. Team Alberta’s strong showing included 22 gold, 30 silver and 29…

30 Aug

Alberta Commits $5.5 Million to Strengthen Blood Tribe Police Service with New Detachment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has announced a $5.5 million investment to build a new detachment for the Blood Tribe Police Service, marking a significant step in strengthening Indigenous-led policing and enhancing public safety in First Nations communities. The Blood Tribe Police Service, one of Canada’s longest-standing self-administered First Nations police forces, has been operating out of a facility built in 1990. Officials say the aging building no longer meets operational requirements. The new detachment will feature modern infrastructure, including secure evidence rooms, interview spaces, and holding areas, allowing officers to better respond to community needs. “Alberta’s government…

29 Aug

PM Modi Meets Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World Newsbilateral trade, Fumio Kishida, India–Japan relations, Narendra Modi, semiconductors, technology

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening India–Japan relations.Modi noted that Kishida has consistently been a strong advocate of closer ties between the two nations. Their discussions covered progress in bilateral cooperation in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.The Prime Minister further highlighted that both sides also explored new opportunities in emerging sectors, including advanced technology and semiconductors.

29 Aug

Himachal’s Monsoon Disaster: Over 300 Lives Lost, Economy Bears Massive Blow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (National Times): The monsoon season has left a trail of devastation in Himachal Pradesh, where 312 people have died since June 20, according to the latest figures from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). While 160 deaths were directly linked to weather-triggered tragedies like landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, another 152 fatalities occurred in road mishaps worsened by rain-damaged terrain. The calamity has caused unprecedented financial strain, with total losses estimated at Rs 2.75 lakh crore. The destruction spans across roads, power lines, irrigation projects, private property, farms, and livestock, underlining the severe impact on both infrastructure and livelihoods.…

29 Aug

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc in Chamoli, Families Trapped in Debris

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Chamoli/Rudraprayag: Intense overnight rainfall triggered a cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, leaving two people unaccounted for and several animals buried under mud and rubble. District authorities confirmed that relief teams have arrived at the affected site, though blocked roads across the hilly terrain are slowing down operations. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari stated that efforts are underway to trace the missing individuals and provide immediate assistance to affected families. The situation was further aggravated by reports of another cloudburst in the Bareth Dungar Tok area of Rudraprayag’s Buskedar tehsil, where debris flows have trapped local residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh…

29 Aug

PM Modi Begins Japan Visit, Bilateral Talks with PM Ishiba on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsJapan, Narendra Modi

Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo on Friday, beginning a two-day official visit during which he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional, and global issues. The Ministry of External Affairs announced Modi’s arrival, stating that the discussions scheduled later today would focus on advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a relationship that has expanded significantly over the past eleven years. Ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Modi emphasized that the visit would provide an important opportunity to strengthen cultural bonds between the two nations and open…

29 Aug

India Appoints Dinesh K. Patnaik as High Commissioner to Canada Amid Diplomatic Reset

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): India has appointed senior diplomat Dinesh K. Patnaik as its next High Commissioner to Canada, signaling a potential thaw in bilateral relations that had been strained since 2023. Patnaik, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer currently serving as Ambassador to Spain, is expected to assume his new role in Ottawa shortly .This diplomatic development coincides with Canada’s decision to appoint veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its High Commissioner to India, marking a reciprocal effort to restore senior diplomatic representation .The appointments follow a June 2025 meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra…