Trump’s merit if Italy, Spain spend more on defence: NATO Chief
Rome, July 6 (IANS) The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is changing its skin and focusing on an increasingly central role for Europe in defence, local media reported. On the eve of the Ankara summit, the Alliance’s Secretary General Mark…
China’s hydro-hegemony: How Beijing plays water games
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Dragon is playing with water, as reports suggest, through several ambitious river projects to expand “hydro-hegemony” in the region. China’s “water games” across South Asia include capitalising…
Mongolia’s former President appreciates progress in India-supported oil refinery project construction
Ulaanbaatar, July 6 (IANS) Indian Embassy in Mongolia on Monday stated that Former President of Mongolia Nambaryn Enkhbayar appreciated the progress of the construction of the Oil Refinery Project Dornogovi, which is being supported by India. The Mongol…
CAQM flying squads detect 62 violations of pollution control norms in NCR
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The flying squads of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas detected 62 violations during 173 inspections conducted between June 14 and June 30, an official said on Monday. The information was…
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine war to end
Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said he believes both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky want to end the war in Ukraine, expressing confidence that negotiations are making more…
Assam govt transfers GMCH Principal after harassment allegations
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) The Assam government on Monday transferred Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Principal Dr Achyut Baishya to Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, nearly five months after a senior woman doctor accused him of workplace…
Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in suspected Naga armed group attack in Manipur (2nd Ld)
Imphal, July 6 (IANS) At least two Assam Rifles personnel – a Warrant Officer and a Havildar — were killed after a suspected Naga armed group ambushed a paramilitary force vehicle at Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials…
Women-focused cash transfer schemes boost saving, spending: Study
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Cash transfer schemes launched in Maharashtra and Odisha for the uplift of poor women have enabled beneficiaries to build higher savings along with higher expenditure on medical and education-related needs that benefited the…
Mizoram: Meth tablets valued at RS 3.3 crore seized
Aizawl, July 6 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Excise and Narcotics Department, seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth approximately Rs 3.30 crore in eastern Mizoram’s Champhai district, officials said on Monday. A…
U-23 Asian Boxing: Vishvanath, Ganga, Hitesh register dominant wins; Tanu shines on Day 2
Jakarta, July 6 (IANS) Asian Champion Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) led India’s strong showing on Day 2 of the U-23 Asian Boxing Championships, securing a commanding 5:0 victory over Uzbekistan’s Amirbek Ismoilov in Jakarta. Continuing India’s impressive run…