Trump unveils veteran trucking initiative
Washington, July 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump launched a new federal initiative aimed at replacing what he described as unqualified migrant truck drivers with American military veterans, saying the programme would make US roads safer while creating…
US vows stronger push against Chinese propaganda
Washington, July 31 (IANS) The Trump administration signalled a major overhaul of America’s global information strategy, identifying China, Russia and Iran as its principal adversaries in what officials described as an escalating battle over global…
Trump invokes defence law to tighten control over critical minerals
Washington, July 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has invoked powers under the Defence Production Act to tighten control over recoverable critical minerals and materials, authorising the Commerce Department to impose export restrictions as part of a…
Another fund scam jolts CPI(M)’s Kannur bastion
Kannur, July 31 (IANS) The Kerala CPI(M) has been rocked by yet another financial scandal, this time from its ideological and organisational nerve centre, Kannur. Allegations that nearly Rs 1 crore collected for a memorial building in the name of late…
BJP MP urges Centre to expand flight connectivity from Khajuraho
Khajuraho/New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) BJP MP from Khajuraho V.D. Sharma has met Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, urging the Centre to expand flight connectivity from the Madhya Pradesh tourist destination, seeking direct flights to more…
AYUSH ministry partners with IndiaAI to accelerate innovation, research
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has signed a memorandum of understanding with IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to accelerate AI‑driven innovation in the Ayush sector, strengthen research, digital health and…
Imtiaz Ali: The impetus is on us filmmakers to make wonderful films
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is over the moon with the response his latest release has got, showcasing gratitude to audiences for embracing the film and creating strong word-of-mouth. He added that the “impetus is now on…
Mumbai: Seven families duped of Rs 68.5 Lakh in govt job scam; cops launch hunt
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Seven families were cheated of Rs 68.50 lakh on the promise of securing government jobs for their children, with the accused claiming to have influential contacts in the Maharashtra Mantralaya (State Secretariat). The Azad Maidan…
Subhash Ghai shares Sant Kabir’s teachings on finding peace in challenging times
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai shared a thought-provoking message inspired by the teachings of Sant Kabir. He highlighted the importance of finding peace and understanding life amid challenging times. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Taal’…
Bengal govt to review utilisation status of land given on leasehold in previous Trinamool regime
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) The West Bengal Land and Land Revenue Department has decided to conduct a thorough review of the current utilisation status of land given on leasehold to private entities during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress…