Afghans thank India for Salma Dam
The people of Herat expressed their gratefulness for India's help for Salma Dam project, by carrying a 100 m tricolour, along with their own national flag, on the streets of Herat, Afghanistan on 13 August.
Kyrgios fined for lewd comments on Wawrinka's girlfriend
Nick Kyrgios and Stan Wawrinka garnered headlines for their involvement in a heated confrontation in the locker room after Kyrgios made a snide remark about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
Controversy arises over Arun Sathe's appointment to SEBI
Controversy has arisen over Sathe's appointment to the SEBI board at a time when the government is being accused of political influence in key positions.
India celebrates 69th year of Independence
Today India celebrates its 69th Independence day, the day when it achieved freedom from British rule.
PM to address Indian diaspora in UAE visit
In his two-day trip to the United Arab Emirates, PM Modi will address an audience of 50,000 people in Dubai Cricket Association stadium.
Myanmar's Thura Shwe Mann ousted from his post
In a coup in Myanmar, Thura Shwe Mann - the head of Myanmar's governing party has been removed from his post.
Amnesty International backs decriminalization of prostitution
Amnesty International has decided to put its weight behind decriminalization of the sex trade at their biennial International Council Meeting.
Chinese government tries to control the Tianjin situation
The government stepped in to control the reaction to the Tianjin blasts in China.
