US Fed taps former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan for key reform panel
Washington, July 16 (IANS) Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has enlisted former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to help review the US central bank’s balance sheet, as part of a sweeping reform programme aimed at reshaping monetary…
‘Gutted’ Kane wants England to find the ‘missing piece’ after another FIFA WC semifinal exit
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions need to search for the “missing piece” that continues to deny them at major tournaments after exiting the World Cup with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina. The Three…
Pentagon orders hormone tests for troops to address ‘Operation Syndrome’
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Pentagon has ordered mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above as part of a broader push by the Trump administration to improve military readiness,…
PM Modi extends wishes on Jagannath Rath Yatra, calls it ‘radiant expression’ of India’s spiritual heritage
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on the Jagannath Rath Yatra, calling it a “radiant expression” of the country’s spiritual and cultural heritage and wishing for peace and prosperity…
Trump vows to rebuild US shipbuilding, calls it national security priority
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive American shipbuilding, asserting that his administration would expand domestic ship production, work with foreign partners to accelerate construction and…
Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor do a chest bump as they dance to ‘Tune Maari Entriyaan’, Elnaaz Norouzi shares video
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi on Wednesday treated fans to a fun throwback video from Anshula Kapoor’s wedding festivities, which featured Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor recreating the magic of their iconic song ‘Tune Maari…
Amit Shah performs mangala aarti at Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Temple ahead of 149th Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah performed the mangala aarti and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath at the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad on Thursday, marking the beginning of the…
Floods in China’s Guangxi leave 39 dead, nine missing
Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Floods triggered by rounds of torrential rains have left 39 people dead and nine others missing in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Chinese authorities said on Thursday. The death toll includes the casualties resulting…
Lakhs of devotees gather in Puri to attend Jagannath Rath Yatra amid elaborate arrangements
Puri, July 16 (IANS) The world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of India’s largest and most revered religious festivals, commenced on Thursday in Odisha’s Puri, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the country to witness the grand annual…
We’re close but couldn’t keep the level up: Tuchel rues missed chances in England’s loss
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England coach Thomas Tuchel rued the missed chances in his team’s FIFA World Cup semi-final loss against holders Argentina, saying his side was close but couldn’t keep the level up after scoring the opener. Anthony…