WI hand maiden senior call-up to teenage sensation Vitel Lawes for NZ ODIs
Guyana, July 8 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named 19-year-old wrist spinner Vitel Lawes in the squad for the opening three ODIs against New Zealand, to be played in Guyana and Barbados from July 11, handing the promising youngster his maiden…
Digital economy a cornerstone of India’s future economic, social advancement: Experts
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s digital economy has emerged as a cornerstone of the country’s future economic and social advancement, experts said at a conclave on digital payments held here. The Digital Payments conclave — organised…
PMK alleges TN lost 700 affordable MBBS seats due to deemed university conversions
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Wednesday alleged that Tamil Nadu has lost around 700 government quota MBBS seats after six private medical colleges were converted into deemed-to-be universities, a move it said would severely…
FIFA WC: ‘Wasn’t sure if I would be able to play,’ says Vargas after guiding Switzerland to historic QF
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Ruben Vargas said he had yet to fully process Switzerland’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals after converting the decisive penalty in Wednesday’s shootout against Colombia. The winger, who had been a fitness…
‘Best birthday gift ever’: Sourav Ganguly on biopic’s first-look poster
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday described the unveiling of the first-look poster of his biopic, ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story,’ on his 54th birthday as ‘the best birthday gift ever.’ The film, starring National…
Govt launches Handloom Hackathon 2026 to drive innovation in sector
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The government has launched the Handloom Hackathon 2026 — “Weaving Innovation” — a national innovation challenge to harness technology, design, entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions for India’s handloom sector, an…
Bilateral trade between India, ASEAN reaches $128 billion during 2025–26
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and ASEAN reached $128 billion during 2025–26, reflecting the strong economic partnership between the two sides and providing further opportunities to expand trade and investment cooperation, an…
Senior SMS Medical College Professor Dr NL Disania dies by suicide in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Head of the Department (HoD) of Forensic Medicine at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, Dr N.L. Disania died by suicide at his residence in the city’s Khatipura area. He was a senior professor and one of the…
FSSAI issues notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, FNP over misleading claims
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Lotte India Corporation Private Limited, Kubera Foods and Ferns N Petals Private Limited (FNP) over alleged misleading claims and labelling violations…
Govt allows drug imports via Navi Mumbai Airport
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has enabled the import of drugs through the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra, expanding designated entry points for pharmaceutical consignments to 42 ports, an…