Over 1.13 lakh yatris perform Amarnath Yatra in five days as another batch heads to Kashmir
Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Over 1.13 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine during the last five days as another batch of 9,837 yatris left Jammu for Kashmir on Wednesday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Reports said over 1.13…
Moderate rain likely over TN’s Western Ghat districts for next two days: IMD
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall over the Western Ghats districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with isolated places likely to receive thundershowers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds.…
Delhi-NCR receives heavy rainfall; IMD forecasts more showers over next five days
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) continued to keep the national capital under a ‘yellow alert’, forecasting more rain, thunderstorms, lightning and…
WHO said Ebola outbreak in Congo intensifies, regional risk persists
Kinshasa, July 8 (IANS) The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has deteriorated further, with confirmed deaths rising above 520 and transmission continuing in eastern hotspot areas, according to a report released by the World…
‘We deserved a little more in 90 minutes’: Colombia boss Lorenzo rues missed chances
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said his side deserved more in the 90 minutes after bowing out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a round-of-16 defeat to Switzerland on penalties. Colombia controlled more of the possession and had…
Jackie Shroff’s big potted plant, Rekha’s blessings, Bobby Deol’s stumble: All that happened at Anshula Kapoor’s reception
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Social media influencer and bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor’s sister Anshula Kapoor’s wedding reception in Mumbai seemed to be a happening one. From Jackie Shroff arriving with his signature potted plant gift to Bobby Deol…
Skipper Iyer terms India’s performance ‘atrocious and awful’ after huge loss in 3rd T20I
Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) Captain Shreyas Iyer described India’s performance as ‘atrocious and awful’ after suffering a huge 125-run loss against England in the third T20I , which is their biggest T20I defeat by runs. England produced a…
Reform UK leader resigns as MP, triggering by-election
London, July 8 (IANS) Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP), saying voters should judge his conduct as he faces an investigation over alleged failures to declare financial interests. Farage is under an investigation by the…
Two explosions injure 18 in Damascus as French President’s visit proceeds as scheduled
Damascua, July 8 (IANS) Two explosions in central Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, the interior authorities said, while confirming the incidents posed no threat to…
‘I’ve been longing for this goal since WC in Qatar’: Hernandez on late winner against Egypt
Atlanta, July 8 (IANS) After securing an unforgettable 3-2 Round of 16 victory with a late winner against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 tie, Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he has been “longing for this goal since the World Cup…