Indian medical team continues to win hearts in earthquake-hit Venezuela
Caracas, July 3 (IANS) As India continues to provide medical assistance to the people in earthquake-hit Venezuela under ‘Operation Amistad’, a survivor with multiple fractures described the treatment being provided at the Field Hospital…
‘No mental baggage’: Hussain urges fearless England ahead of T20 World Cup final against Australia
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) England must shed the psychological scars of recent defeats to Australia and embrace a fresh mindset if they are to end their rivals’ dominance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final, former England captain Nasser…
Sports Associations in Kerala to go under audit lens
Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 (IANS) Signalling an uncompromising approach to cleaning up the state’s sports administration, new Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh has ordered a comprehensive audit of every sports association recognised by the Kerala State…
CM Rekha Gupta announces ‘Clean Air, Healthy Delhi’ project with World Bank
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday that the government is set to launch a Rs 8,300 crore, seven-year ‘Clean Air, Healthy Delhi’ project to tackle air pollution with support from the World Bank and other…
Probe ordered after woman delivers baby at Vidisha hospital gate; newborn critical
Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh), July 3 (IANS) A woman delivered a premature baby at the main gate of the District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha on Thursday night after her family alleged that she did not receive timely medical attention despite being…
After 15 years of delays, disputes and setbacks, Rajasthan’s mega refinery finally ready for launch
Jaipur, July 3 (IANS) The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) at Pachpadra in Rajasthan’s Balotra district is finally set to become operational after a 15-year journey marked by political controversies, land acquisition disputes, repeated…
Centre clears Rs 52,000 crore procurement to boost armed forces’ capabilities
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) — chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh — accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth about Rs 52,000 crore to strengthen the operational…
Limitations of Pakistan’s crypto diplomacy with US come to the fore
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s recent disclosure about his earnings after taking over the country’s top post clearly reveals that Pakistan has earned his goodwill by backing his crypto enterprise, but is it durable or even…
Maha bans sale of high energy drinks near schools; FDA chief launches statewide crackdown
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a serious bid to regulate the consumption of high-caffeine beverages among youth, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced a comprehensive ban on the sale of high energy drinks like Sting within a 500-metre radius of…
Himachal shows climate action can drive prosperity: Former UN Environment chief Solheim
Shimla, July 3 (IANS) Former UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Erik Solheim on Friday praised Himachal Pradesh for demonstrating how climate action can be linked with economic prosperity, saying the state is creating new income…