Govt releases discussion paper for compiling monetary asset accounts of coal in India
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a discussion paper on approaches for compiling monetary asset accounts of coal in India, which is aligned with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting…
Women’s T20 WC: Perry credits love for the game after Australia rout Pakistan
Leeds, June 24 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry reflected on her match-winning display after guiding her side to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Headingley, saying her consistency comes…
South Korea: Population mobility falls to 52-year low in May amid housing supply decline
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) The number of South Koreans relocating to new regions fell 1.5 per cent in May from a year earlier to the lowest level in 52 years, data showed Wednesday, amid a recent decline in housing supply. Around 466,000 people changed…
Gautam Adani lays out 3 foundational steps to build organisation over next decade
Ahmedabad, June 24 (IANS) The Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday laid out three foundational steps that will execute the organisation’s vision over the next decade — to build infrastructure that powers India and build institutions that…
Sonu Sood relives his childhood as he enjoys Mumbai’s first rain
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood has spoken about his love for the first rain in Mumbai. He shared how it brings back nostalgic childhood memories. The ‘Dabangg’ actor reflected on the simple joys of stepping out in the rain and encouraged people…
Rights group calls for investigation into custodial death of Awami League activist in Bangladesh
Paris, June 24 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the alleged torture and custodial death of an activist of Awami League’s student wing, Chhatra League, while in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of…
Will explore legal recourse if I do not get clear answers: Manika Batra issues stern warning over Asiad snub
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After questioning her exclusion from the Asian Games squad, ace paddler Manika Batra hit back at allegations that she is demanding a place in the team or seeking special consideration. Manika clarified that she is not looking…
Karthi, Malavika Mohanan-starrer ‘Sardar 2’ to hit screens on September 10
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) Director P S Mithran on Wednesday announced that his eagerly-awaited spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’, featuring actor Karthi in the lead, will now hit screens worldwide on September 10 this year. Taking to his X timeline to make the…
CM Satheesan seeks Southern Alliance to break drug cartels
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24 (IANS) Escalating his government’s crackdown on the narcotics menace, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has reached out to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking a coordinated regional offensive…
ADB approves $63 million funding for Cambodia’s green energy shift
Phnom Penh, June 24 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday that it has approved a financing package of 63.44 million US dollars to boost Cambodia’s renewable energy transition through a major battery storage project. The…