Situation in Gaza miserable, health system on brink of collapse: Palestinian envoy
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, on Friday termed the situation in Gaza “miserable” with the healthcare system on the brink of collapse and over 11,000 surgeries having been postponed. In…
‘It’s been a mad 15 years’: Ben Stokes bids emotional farewell after retiring from international cricket
London, July 3 (IANS) Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates and everyone who supported…
Himachal Guv advocates for promoting adventure tourism
Shimla, July 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday released the poster of the ‘Chalo Himachal’ campaign here. The initiative of the Govind Sagar Adventure & Water Sports Association aims to promote adventure tourism…
India, Mali strengthen trade and investment ties
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties, India and Mali institutionalised their growing commercial partnership through the inaugural India-Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports, setting the stage for…
Odisha Vigilance cracks down on MBPY fund scam; two officials arrested
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance on Friday arrested two public servants for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 30 lakh in government funds meant for beneficiaries under the state government’s flagship social security scheme, the…
Over 2cr Enumeration Forms distributed in K’taka as CEO reinforces ECI norms
Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Friday said that more than 2.01 crore Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed to voters under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral…
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal stars in Mysore Warriors’ 3-wkt victory over Gulbarga Mystics
Hubballi, July 3 (IANS) Ritesh Bhatkal’s unbeaten 75 in 42 balls was the highlight of Mysore Warriors’ three-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Friday. It was another thriller with Bhatkal holding…
K’taka BJP alleges ‘conspiracy’ to enrol Bangladeshi nationals in voter lists
Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that the Congress government was facilitating the inclusion of “Bangla” (Bangladeshi) residents in state’s electoral rolls through the ongoing Special…
JK Simmons is thankful that fame arrived late for him
Los Angeles, July 3 (IANS) Hollywood actor JK Simmons is expressing his gratitude for the late arrival of fame. The actor feels he would have died young “like James Dean” if he’d shot to fame in his 20s. The 71-year-old actor spent…
35th Mango Festival of Delhi Tourism begins at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The 35th Mango Festival organised by Delhi Tourism kicked off on Friday at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, attracting visitors with over 400 varieties of the King of Fruits, said an official. The three-day annual festival will remain open…