Karnataka prepared to tackle drought crisis, no shortage of funds, says Deputy CM
Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the state government is fully prepared to deal with the prevailing drought situation and asserted that there is no shortage of funds for relief measures.…
Nepal earns record revenue from electricity exports to India and Bangladesh
Kathmandu, July 23 (IANS) Nepal’s earnings from electricity exports surged in the fiscal year 2025-26 ending in mid-July, as the country exported growing volumes of surplus hydropower to India and Bangladesh during the wet season. India remains the…
NCB crackdown forces Myanmar drug cartels into forests and river routes
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Guwahati and Imphal zonal units of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have stepped up operations against narcotics cartels operating out of Myanmar. India is battling narcotics smuggling on multiple fronts, with drug cartels…
Arun Vijay tells Vijay: I can never forget your words of encouragement when I was in my low phase!
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Even as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s eagerly awaited last film ‘Jana Nayagan’ finally hit screens on Friday, well known Tamil actor Arun Vijay penned an emotional note to actor Vijay, in which he…
India’s pharma, healthcare deal values remain resilient at $13.9 bn in Q2 2026
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India’s pharma and healthcare sector recorded 65 deals worth $13.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a report said on Thursday. Despite lower activity, overall deal values remained resilient, the report from Grant Thornton…
NEET stir row: Delhi Police debunks protester’s ‘death’ rumours, urges public to verify before sharing posts
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Thursday issued a public advisory urging citizens to verify information through official sources before sharing content on social media, amid the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak.…
War-risk insurance premiums on Gulf voyages rise sharply amid geopolitical tensions: Report
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) War-risk insurance premiums for vessels operating on Gulf shipping routes have risen sharply amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to a report released on Thursday. As per analysis of Equirus Raghnall…
Vedika Pinto on filming intimate scenes with Vikrant Massey for ‘Mussafir Cafe’, says relied on intimacy workshops
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Vedika Pinto has opened up about filming intimate scenes with Vikrant Massey in the upcoming Netflix film ‘Mussafir Cafe’. The actress revealed that intimacy workshops before the shoot helped create a bond of…
Soniya Bansal backs Shreya Kalra amid Akanksha Choudhary controversy: ‘Sometimes situations are blown out of proportion’
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) ‘Bigg Boss’ fame Soniya Bansal has shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy involving Shreya Kalra and Akanksha Choudhary. The actress extended her support to Shreya and suggested that certain situations can sometimes be…
NEET has failed; time to abolish it, says MK Stalin on paper leak protests
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Thursday intensified his attack on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), asserting that the medical entrance examination had failed to achieve its…