SC to hear PILs over alleged financial irregularities in Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust today
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged financial irregularities in the management of donations and offerings received…
Netanyahu backs Iran talks, eyes end to US aid
Washington, July 13 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed US President Donald Trump’s effort to negotiate a nuclear agreement with Iran and said Israel could gradually reduce US military assistance to zero as it becomes increasingly…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Washington, July 13 (IANS) The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran after Iranian forces fired at commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further straining a fragile ceasefire between the two countries. “At 5 p.m. ET today, US…
Hariharan bids emotional farewell to S. Janaki: World of music feels a little more silent
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Veteran playback singer Hariharan has paid a tribute to the late singing legend S. Janaki, who passed away recently. On Sunday, the veteran singer took to his Instagram, and shared a portrait of the late singer. He also penned a…
Wimbledon: Jannik Sinner beats Zverev to claim back-to-back titles
London, July 13 (IANS) Defending champion Jannik Sinner successfully kept his Wimbledon title, defeating French Open champion Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a high-quality final at the centre court on Sunday. This victory marks his second…
MP: One dead, two critically injured in crude oil tanker explosion during welding work
Khargone, July 13 (IANS) A tragic incident in Magarkhedi village under the Balkwada police station area took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district on Sunday evening, when a powerful explosion ripped through a crude oil tanker during welding…
Meghalaya CM joins young musicians at Pineapple Festival in Delhi
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday brought the curtains down at the Pineapple Festival at Dilli Haat in Delhi on a musical note, joining young artistes on stage with a guitar and highlighting the state’s…
Three French nuclear reactors shut down amid heatwave
Paris, July 13 (IANS) Three nuclear reactors in France have been shut down, and eight others are operating at reduced power amid the ongoing heatwave, local media reported. French daily Le Parisien on Sunday quoted state-owned electric utility company…
Bengal STF arrests CPI-M leader Layek Ali in connection with Baruipur unrest
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) CPI-M leader Layek Ali was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police on Sunday night in connection with the unrest in Baruipur. Ali had contested this year’s Assembly election as the Left Front candidate…
Manipur’s rich sporting legacy inspiring new generation of athletes: Guv
Imphal, July 13 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has said that the state has a rich sporting legacy and its athletes have consistently brought laurels to the country through outstanding performances at national and international competitions.…