US Covid fight leader Anthony Fauci declines to testify during Republican questioning at Senate hearing
New York, July 30 (IANS) Anthony Fauci, the face of the US fight against the Covid epidemic, dramatically invoked a Constitutional provision to refuse to answer questions before a Senate panel where he was pilloried by Republicans. During a tense hearing…
Devotees throng Shiva Temples to welcome holy month of Sawan
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) People across the country welcomed the auspicious month of Sawan with deep devotion on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of…
‘We’re going to make it the best’: Trump unveils massive Dulles airport makeover
Washington, July 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a sweeping redevelopment of Washington Dulles International Airport, promising to transform what he called one of America’s worst-rated airports into one of the world’s…
Seven cops killed in attack on checkpoint in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, July 30 (IANS) At least seven policemen were killed and 22 others injured when a group of militants attacked a police checkpoint in Hangu district of Pakistan’s northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police have said. District Police…
UN, partners step up efforts to reduce health risks in Gaza
United Nations, July 30 (IANS) UN humanitarians and partners are stepping up efforts to help Gazans reduce major public health risks, including rodent infestation, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Widespread rodent…
US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit
New York, July 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve is keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent in the face of inflation threats. The decision on Wednesday (local time) sent stock markets tumbling, with the Dow Jones…
CWG 2026: Manpreet Kaur finishes fourth in shot put, Parul ends fifth in 3000m Steeplechase
Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) On a superb evening in which Murali Sreeshankar, Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil won medals for India, the country’s leading female shot-putter Manpreet Kaur narrowly missed the bronze medal in the women’s shot put…
Alec Baldwin’s wife says she ‘miscounts’ her 7 kids
Los Angeles, July 30 (IANS) Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin has shared that she often “miscounts” her children. The 42-year-old is a mother to seven kids with husband Alec, Ilaria, María, Eduardo, Romeo, Leonardo, Rafael, and Carmen.…
CWG 2026: Dilip Mahadu Gavit wins gold with Games record as India seals historic 1-2 in Men’s 100m T47
Glasgow, July 30 (IANS) India scripted a memorable finish in the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men’s 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil…
Leslee Lewis shares fond memories of working with Asha Bhosle
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Music composer Leslee Lewis has shared his fondest memories of working with the late singing legend Asha Bhosle. The two worked together on many songs including the 90s chartbuster ‘Raat Shabnami’. The composer spoke with IANS in…