Three pilgrims killed as SUV crashes into truck on Ayodhya highway
Ayodhya, July 2 (IANS) Three pilgrims lost their lives, and four others sustained serious injuries after the SUV they were travelling in collided with a truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya early on Thursday, officials said. The high-impact accident…
Administration demolishes illegal cafe on Matla riverbank built by son of arrested ex-Trinamool MLA
Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) A bulldozer was used on Thursday morning to demolish the cafe of Imran Molla, son of former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, which was built illegally on the banks of Matla River in South 24 Parganas district near Sundarbans.…
‘Gurukul diplomacy’: Indian envoy shares Panchatantra tales with Austrian school children
Vienna, July 2 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran read stories from the Panchatantra to school children in Vienna, highlighting the growing cultural connect between the two nations. The Indian Embassy has also published a German-language…
Soni Razdan reveals ‘OG Alpha’ mother escaped Nazi Germany; shares four generation pic with Alia Bhatt, Raha
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actress Soni Razdan paid an emotional tribute to her 97-year-old mother and recalled her extraordinary journey of escaping Nazi Germany as a six-year-old. She also shared a rare picture featuring four generations of women from her…
‘Khashaba’ teaser promises gripping sports biopic based on Independent India’s 1st individual Olympic medalist
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) The teaser of the upcoming film ‘Khashaba’ helmed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Nagraj Majule was unveiled on Thursday. It offers a glimpse into the world of traditional wrestling mud-pits (akhadas), capturing the film’s…
Strong El Nino projected to bring drought, fire risk to New Zealand
Wellington, July 2 (IANS) A strong El Nino event developing in the tropical Pacific is expected to bring dry conditions and heightened wildfire risks to parts of New Zealand in the coming months, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand. The agency said…
FSSAI issues notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo India, Campa, other brands over ‘energy drink’ claims
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to beverage brands over use of term ‘energy drink’ and alleged misleading claims on product labels, saying no standard has been…
After HC heat, Kerala govt clears prosecution of top two officers in cashew import ‘scam’
Kochi, July 2 (IANS) In a significant development in the long-running alleged corruption case involving the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC), the High Court on Thursday was informed that the state government has finally passed the…
Bangladesh healthcare under strain as dengue cases hike amid measles burden
Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with a public health crisis, hospitals remain overwhelmed by more than 900 daily measles admissions, while health experts warned that a rise in dengue cases could place further strain on the…
‘Service is excellent’: Earthquake-hit Venezuelans praise Indian team for treatment at Army Field Hospital
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) People of Venezuela have expressed appreciation for the Indian medical team at the field hospital established under ‘Operation Amistad’ for providing treatment to those affected by the devastating earthquakes. The…