Zeenat Aman reacts to Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike: ‘Don’t let one of India’s greatest minds be sacrificed’
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has extended her support to activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk amid his ongoing hunger strike. Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, the actress urged the government to initiate dialogue,…
Shiv Sena(UBT) rules out merger with Shinde camp, issues warning to defected MPs
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has firmly rejected rumours of a merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Arvind Ganpat Sawant, the leader of the Shiv Sena(UBT) Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha, has issued a…
EAM Jaishankar discusses global hotspots, cooperation with UN chief (Ld)
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the situations in a range of hotspots around the world at a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (local time). India’s cooperation…
FIFA WC: Rice fit after sickness bug, but England to take late call for SF
Kansas City, July 14 (IANS) Declan Rice has recovered from the illness bug but England will make a late call on whether the midfielder will feature in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Rice suffered with a sickness bug in the…
Saiyami Kher: Every actor wants a Shreya Ghoshal song in their filmography
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal is set to lend her voice for a special track penned by Javed Akhtar for Vikram Phadnis’ upcoming film. Saiyami Kher, who stars as the lead, expressed her excitement and said that every actor…
Champion of Rajasthani folk culture and language KC Maloo passes away at 80
Jaipur, July 14 (IANS) Former Veena Cassettes founder and noted cultural patron K.C. Maloo, widely regarded as one of the foremost champions of Rajasthani language, folk music and cultural heritage, passed away after a heart attack late Monday night. He…
Indian Army engineers play key role in Operation Amistad, ensure uninterrupted medical support in quake-hit Venezuela
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) During Operation Amistad, India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in earthquake-affected Venezuela, the engineering support component of the Shatrujeet Task Force played a crucial role in establishing…
E20 is a viable fuel, can strengthen India’s energy security: Dr Mashelkar
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Backing India’s ethanol-blended E20 fuel programme, eminent scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar on Tuesday said ethanol has already proved to be a viable transport fuel globally and can play…
FIFA WC: When and where to watch France vs Spain, know all details
Texas, July 14 (IANS) Two-time champions France will clash with 2010 winners Spain in an all-European FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, with the winner edging closer to the title with a berth in the final. France…
First astronaut of Kerala descent Dr Anil Menon gears up for NASA mission
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) Kerala will have another moment of pride on Tuesday evening when NASA astronaut Dr Anil Menon, whose family traces its roots to Ottapalam in Palakkad district, blasts off to the International Space Station aboard the…