US launches fresh strikes against Iran following ‘attacks’ on American forces
Washington, July 30 (IANS) The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran in retaliation for what American officials described as an attempted Iranian attack on US forces in the Middle East, marking another sharp escalation in the…
‘Our turn to hit them’: Trump vows retaliation after missile attack
Washington, July 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that the United States would retaliate forcefully following what he described as another attack by Iran-backed forces, declaring that “it’s our turn to hit them” after American…
Dharmendra Pradhan holds development review meet with Odisha CM, senior BJP leaders
Bhubaneshwar, July 30 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and MP Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, and other senior BJP leaders, days after stepping down as the Union…
Voting begins for bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur amid tight security
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Polling for the Assembly by-elections in Bihar’s Bankipur, Madhya Pradesh’s Datia, and Gujarat’s Manjalpur constituencies began on Thursday under extensive security arrangements. The Election Commission and…
US Covid fight leader Anthony Fauci declines to testify during Republican questioning at Senate hearing
New York, July 30 (IANS) Anthony Fauci, the face of the US fight against the Covid epidemic, dramatically invoked a Constitutional provision to refuse to answer questions before a Senate panel where he was pilloried by Republicans. During a tense hearing…
Devotees throng Shiva Temples to welcome holy month of Sawan
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) People across the country welcomed the auspicious month of Sawan with deep devotion on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of…
‘We’re going to make it the best’: Trump unveils massive Dulles airport makeover
Washington, July 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a sweeping redevelopment of Washington Dulles International Airport, promising to transform what he called one of America’s worst-rated airports into one of the world’s…
Seven cops killed in attack on checkpoint in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, July 30 (IANS) At least seven policemen were killed and 22 others injured when a group of militants attacked a police checkpoint in Hangu district of Pakistan’s northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police have said. District Police…
UN, partners step up efforts to reduce health risks in Gaza
United Nations, July 30 (IANS) UN humanitarians and partners are stepping up efforts to help Gazans reduce major public health risks, including rodent infestation, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Widespread rodent…
US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit
New York, July 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve is keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent in the face of inflation threats. The decision on Wednesday (local time) sent stock markets tumbling, with the Dow Jones…