Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,685
Caracas, July 8 (IANS) The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685, and 16,740 others were injured, according to an official update released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. A total of 17,907 people have…
Bollywood lines-up to bless Anshula Kapoor, Rohan Thakkar at their reception
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor’s daughter Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar hosted a star-studded wedding reception on Tuesday. The Hindi film industry formed a bee-line to bless the newly-wed couple. Actor Jackie Shroff brought the…
Strict action against errant charity hospitals, special district level inspection drives to be launched: Maha minister
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who has been assigned the Urban Development department during Monsoon session period, said in the Legislative Council that charity hospitals in Maharashtra will face stringent action if they…
NGT issues notice over alleged environment violation by resort near Sariska Tiger Reserve
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) at Bhopal has issued notices to the Union of India and other respondents on an application alleging environmental violations in the construction and operation of Ananta Spa…
Congress demands higher moong procurement target for MP, writes to Centre and state
Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress has demanded that the Centre immediately increase the state’s summer moong procurement target, alleging that the existing quota is far below the actual production and would force thousands of…
How long will you avoid elections: SC rebukes RCA ad-hoc panel, clears poll path
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) In wake of delayed elections by the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), the Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order and directed time-bound polls under the supervision of an…
8 injured as Raj roadways bus hits stationary sleeper coach on Jaipur-Agra highway; traffic disrupted
Bharatpur, July 8 (IANS) Eight passengers were injured after a Rajasthan Roadways bus collided with a stationary sleeper coach on the Agra-Jaipur National Highway near Kadam Kunj Hotel in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, police said. The injured passengers…
Dotasra alleges Raj govt using UCC to divert attention from governance, attacking constitutional values
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janat Party (BJP)-led state government over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the public consultation process is…
3rd T20I: England crush India by 125 runs to take commanding 2-0 lead in five-match series
Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) England produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash Team India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game was washed out. With two more…
3rd T20I: Prince, Harshit claim two each as Salt’s fifty helps England post 201/7
Nottingham, July 8 (IANS) Prince Yadav and Harshit Rana claimed two wickets each, but England rode on a 44-ball 70 by opener Phil Salt and some late hitting by Sam Curran (41*) to post a challenging 201/7 in 20 overs in the crucial third T20I of the…