Archives for August, 2026 - Page 5
USCIS changes key Green Card form
Washington, The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will introduce a revised application form for permanent residence next month, warning that older editions submitted after the change takes effect will be…
22 Indian citizens on board two foreign-flagged vessels hijacked by Somali pirates
New Delhi/Mogadishu, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that there are 22 Indian citizens on board two foreign-flagged vessels that have reportedly been hijacked by pirates off…
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai eyes 5,000 startups by 2030
New Delhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday presented the state’s economic growth story, investment opportunities and development vision at the two-day World Leaders Forum in New Delhi,…
Chhattisgarh sports awards: Interim list released, portal opens for objections till August 23
Raipur, Aug 20: The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare released the interim selection list for the Chhattisgarh State Sports Awards 2025–26 on Thursday, featuring shortlisted athletes, coaches, and teams…
Iran’s IRGC says more ‘devastating’ weapons to be used if new war begins
Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the country will use more "devastating" weapons if a new war begins against it. Following the 12-day and 40-day wars imposed…
Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally
Mumbai , The benchmark equity indices snapped their recent losing streak on Thursday, with the Nifty ending a seven-session decline and the Sensex reversing a four-day fall, supported by gains…
Jharkhand High Court stays Soren govt’s order revoking JPSC-JSSC appointments
Sanu George Ranchi, The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the Hemant Soren-led government's decision to cancel the appointments made through the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. This brings relief…
Chhattisgarh artistes grateful for opportunity to perform at Rashtrapati Bhavan on I-Day
Dhamtari, Members of Chhattisgarh's 'Jai Garhiya Baba Tribal Folk Mandari Dance Troupe' expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government for having received an opportunity to perform during…
Chhattisgarh launches ‘Srot Mahotsav 2026’ to preserve river origins, signs MoUs with NWA and Antrix
Raipur, Aug 19: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday launched 'Srot Mahotsav 2026' and a state-level workshop at Omaya Garden to draft a scientific, time-bound roadmap for preserving…
Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session
Mumbai, Benchmark equity indices extended their losing streaks on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining for the seventh consecutive session and the Sensex falling for the fourth straight day amid weakness…