UN agencies warn South Sudan funding shortfall pushes millions toward acute hunger
Juba, July 3 (IANS) South Sudan is rapidly approaching a critical tipping point as humanitarian demands outpace the current international response, two United Nations (UN) agencies warned on Friday. The World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture…
Pakistan spinner Abrar is in a fix as West Indies Tests clash with The Hundred
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed is in a spin as his possible selection for the two-match Test series in the West Indies will hurt his chances to feature in The Hundred in the UK, where he was bought by an Indian owner,…
Women remain the backbone of Nagaland’s rural economy: Chief Secretary
Kohima, July 3 (IANS) Stressing the pivotal role of women in Nagaland’s rural economy, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen on Friday said the state’s next phase of agricultural and rural growth must be driven by innovation, technology and…
India, Oman discuss enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges in Air Force
Muscat, July 3 (IANS) Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri of the Royal Air Force of Oman on Friday held discussions on enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional…
Gujarat: Three convicted in ganja trafficking case, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment
Surat, July 3 (IANS) Three men have been sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each by a special court in Surat after being convicted in a ganja trafficking case involving the seizure of more than 562 kg of the narcotic, the Narcotics…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar begins first MP visit, to engage with over 1,500 BLOs in Indore
Bhopal, July 3 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar will begin his first official visit to Madhya Pradesh on Friday, with a key interaction with more than 1,500 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Indore, underscoring the Election…
Kerala to set up special anti-drug task force as ‘Operation Toofan’ intensifies
Kochi, July 3 (IANS) The Kerala government said on Friday that the formation of a Special Task Force, led by the State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar, to intensify the fight against drug trafficking as part of the next phase of ‘Operation…
Uganda repatriates first group of nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic violence
Kampala, July 3 (IANS) A total of 273 Ugandan nationals arrived home early Friday from South Africa, becoming the first group to be repatriated amid ongoing xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. The evacuees landed at Entebbe International…
PM Modi to launch Gujarat’s new chip facility as India accelerates semiconductor manufacturing push
Ahmedabad, July 3 (IANS) India’s semiconductor manufacturing push is set to take another step forward with the launch of commercial chip production at CG Semi’s Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on…
Expert panel to be formed to curb ads inciting sexual offences, says Maha minister Shelar
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra government will constitute an expert committee to recommend stringent punitive provisions under existing laws to curb advertisements, hoardings, websites and social media content that incite sexual offences, said…