Azerbaijan: India set to open permanent exhibition on its world heritage sites
Baku, July 16 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan is set to open in Baku a permanent exhibition on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites of India. The Embassy shared an invitation for the…
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station tomorrow
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the newly redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station on Friday under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said on Thursday. Redeveloped at a cost of nearly Rs 140 crore, the…
Raichandani’s double ton becomes a standout in drawn first Youth Test between India and Sri Lanka
Galle, July 16 (IANS) Opener Lakshay Raichandani’s magnificent double century and a patient hundred by wicketkeeper-batter Manav Krishna were the standout performances in India Under-19’s dominant batting display as their first Youth Test against…
Time for Bangladesh and India to address defining future challenges through shared solutions: Report
Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) As the Bay of Bengal gains strategic prominence in the Indo-Pacific, it offers India and Bangladesh an opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship. The region has evolved beyond a shared maritime boundary into one of the…
Durand Cup trophy tour begins in Guwahati, countdown starts for 135th edition
Guwahati, July 16 (IANS) The countdown to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup began in Assam on Thursday with the arrival of the tournament’s iconic trophies in Guwahati, marking the launch of the trophy tour ahead of Asia’s oldest and…
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to end outbreak
Kampala, July 16 (IANS) Uganda on Thursday discharged its last Ebola patient after the person tested negative for the virus, marking the start of the country’s 42-day countdown to declare the outbreak over if no new cases are detected.…
Kuwait says air defences intercept hostile drones, condemns Iranian attacks
Kuwait, July 16 (IANS) Kuwait’s armed forces said Thursday that the country’s air defence systems were responding to hostile drones, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities. In a statement posted on…
South Korea: Police seek arrest warrant for woman over solo blockade of vote counting centre
Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea’s police said Thursday they have applied for an arrest warrant for a woman who staged a solo blockade of a vote counting centre last month amid protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections. The woman is…
Telangana Congress bans milk, water ablutions during party events
Hyderabad, July 16 (IANS) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has banned milk and water ablutions during party programmes, party sources said on Thursday. The ruling party has also banned garlanding leaders with JCBs and bulldozers. State…
Iran warns of ‘crushing’ regional infrastructure as it strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Tehran, July 16 (IANS) Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned on Thursday that any US attack on Iranian power plants and bridges would trigger a devastating response against all infrastructure across West Asia.…