‘Nobody can question officials’ integrity’: FIFA referee boss Collina rejects criticism after Egypt controversy
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following criticism that emerged after Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in…
BRS got Rs 1,400 crore as quid pro quo: Kavitha
Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) chief K. Kavitha on Thursday alleged that the Rs 1,400 crore in the bank accounts of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) came from “quid pro quo” deals. She demanded that BRS distribute the…
Echoes of strikes on Pak terror camps were heard across globe: PM Modi lauds precision, credibility of Indian defence machinery
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India’s defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India’s growing prowess. He…
Delhi CM launches construction of Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro corridor
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the construction of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro Corridor at the Sarai Rohilla Metro Station construction site. On the occasion,…
Ladakh climate well suited to my health, says Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, July 9 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama, who is recuperating in Ladakh’s Leh from the medical procedure of his left knee, said on Thursday that like in the past he found the climate here at this time of year well suited…
Gujarat CM reviews flood-like situation in Surat as heavy rain disrupts normal life
Surat, July 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday reviewed the flood situation in Surat during a meeting at the Surat Municipal Corporation office as authorities continued relief and restoration work following days of intense…
Registered MSMEs in Assam rise to 17.29 lakh: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), asserting that the sector has emerged as a major driver of…
Delhi HC reserves verdict on Rajendra Bharti’s plea to stay conviction; order on Friday
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by former Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti seeking a stay on his conviction in the 1998 Rural Development Bank fraud case, and said it would pronounce its decision…
Nagaland’s Eklavya Model schools record 100 per cent HSLC pass rate
Kohima, July 9 (IANS) The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Nagaland have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2026, marking a significant milestone in tribal education in the state,…
Residential sales in 8 key Indian cities cross 1.71 lakh units in H1 2026
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India’s residential market saw its strongest first‑half sales performances during the first half this year, as residential sales across eight major cities stood at 171,471 units, a marginal 1 per cent increase from the same…