Former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy to launch political party
Tirupati, Aug 19 (IANS) Former YSR Congress Party MP V. Vijayasai Reddy on Wednesday announced plans to launch a new political party in Andhra Pradesh. Vijayasai Reddy, once a close aide of former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y. S.…
5 FBOs withdraw ‘100 pc’ claims following regulatory intervention: FSSAI
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday said that five food business operators (FBOs) have taken corrective action and withdrawn misleading “100 per cent” claims from their products, packaging,…
1st Test: No big-stage jitters for new players due to robust domestic setup, says Rahul
Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s robust first-class ecosystem and ‘A’ team exposure tours have significantly reduced the gap for youngsters stepping into the high-pressure environment of Test cricket, said vice-captain KL Rahul after the…
Kuwait envoy hails strong bilateral ties with India, expatriates’ role in communication
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Kuwait’s ambassador to India, Mishal Mustafa Al-Shamali, reaffirmed the strength of ties between the two countries while attending Independence Day celebrations at the Presidential Palace here, a new report has said. Al-Shamali,…
‘He is in a good mental space’: Carey backs Renshaw to make impact on Test return
Mackay, Aug 19 (IANS) Wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey believes Matt Renshaw is in the right mental space to make an immediate impact on his Test return as Australia look to bounce back from their nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the series opener.…
Expansion of India–Palestine development partnership, new initiatives discussed in Ramallah
Ramallah, Aug 19 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan on Wednesday called on Mohammad Mustafa, Prime Minister of the State of Palestine, holding discussions on further strengthening the longstanding India–Palestine…
Second suspect in 2022 Nord Stream blast arrested: German prosecutors
Berlin, Aug 19 (IANS) A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested in Croatia in connection with the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Germany’s Office of the Federal Prosecutor announced on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as…
Iran warns regional states against assisting US Army
Tehran, Aug 19 (IANS) A top Iranian military General on Wednesday warned countries in the West Asia region against assisting an “aggressive” US Army. Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, made the remarks in a social…
Delhi Police apprehend Pakistani national residing illegally in city
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended a Pakistani national who has been illegally residing in the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, the man was arrested from the Old Delhi area by the…
Congress forms Panchayat Task Force ahead of Rajasthan local body polls; eyes 50 pc youth representation
Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Youth Congress has constituted a Panchayat Task Force in preparation for the upcoming local body and Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan. The initiative was launched in Jaipur in the presence of Youth Congress National General…