‘Chhari Mubarak’ leaves Dashnami Akkara temple in Srinagar for Amarnath Cave shrine
Srinagar, July 29 (IANS) The ‘Chhari Mubarak’ (Lord Shiva’s Mace) was taken from its seat at the Dashnami Akkara building temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city on its holy journey to the Amarnath Cave shrine by its sole custodian, Mahant…
Sony’s Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sony Semiconductor Solutions on Wednesday said operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center remain suspended after a powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto region, with the company assessing possible damage to the…
Safety of seafarers stranded aboard cargo ship at Ukraine port highest priority: Indian Embassy
Kyiv, July 29 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday said that it is constantly monitoring the situation of the Indian seafarers currently stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port and has attached the “highest…
TN plans digital overhaul of natural resources department to boost mining revenue
Chennai, July 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is preparing a major overhaul of the Natural Resources Department by introducing a comprehensive digital monitoring system aimed at curbing illegal mining, improving transparency and significantly…
Aamir Khan returns to Mumbai with wife Gauri Spratt, stepson gets confused by paparazzi frenzy at airport
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s airport outing with wife Gauri Spratt turned out to be a moment of confusion and surprise for his stepson. The little boy, who accompanied his parents, seemed confused by the large number of…
Mumbai: Woman, 21-year-old biker killed in high-speed collision on Mahim Causeway
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) A 50-year-old woman and a 21-year-old motorcyclist were killed after a speeding motorcycle hit the woman while she was crossing the road on Mumbai’s Mahim Causeway on Tuesday night, police said. According to Mahim Police, the…
US lawmakers sound alarm over China’s Wi-Fi push
Washington, July 29 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 19 US lawmakers has sought a detailed update from the Trump administration on its strategy for a major global radio conference in China, warning that Beijing could seek to reshape international spectrum…
Sanjay Dutt’s twins thank their ‘best dad’ for his unwavering support & love on 67th birthday
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt’s twins, son Shahraan Dutt and daughter Iqra Dutt, penned heartfelt birthday wishes for their father on his 67th birthday on July 29. Calling him the “best dad” and thanking him for his…
BJP to launch ‘Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark Guru Ravidas’ 650th birth anniversary
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will roll out its nationwide ‘Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Wednesday to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas Maharaj. The nationwide campaign, to be observed till…
India reaffirms strong support for Palestine, backs two-state solution at UNSC
United Nations, July 29 (IANS) Speaking in Arabic at the Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish has strongly assured Palestinians of India’s support for them and commitment to a two-state solution that grants them “a sovereign,…