Centuries-old Buddhist heritage complex restored with India’s assistance
Kathmandu, July 28 (IANS) A centuries-old Buddhist heritage complex in Lalitpur district in the Kathmandu Valley has been restored with India’s post-earthquake reconstruction assistance, the Indian Embassy said. Nepal’s lawmaker Jagdish…
135th Durand Cup: TRAU vs NEROCA derby ends in stalemate before a packed stadium
Imphal, July 28 (IANS) TRAU FC and NEROCA FC shared spoils in a fiercely contested goalless derby, with both sides creating several promising chances but failing to find the breakthrough at the packed Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday. The…
Nearly 4.85 lakh raids in 2025 target black marketing, hoarding of fertilisers
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As many as 4,84,663 raids were conducted across the country during 2025 against black marketing, hoarding, diversion and sale of sub‑standard fertilisers, resulting in 17,392 show‑cause notices, the government said on Tuesday.…
PLI-Auto investments cross Rs 44,000 crore; 463 EV charging stations operational in West Bengal: Govt
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) The government’s production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry has attracted investments of Rs 44,326 crore as of March 31, 2026, surpassing the target of Rs 42,500 crore set for…
Over 39.7 lakh rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar scheme: Minister
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As many as 18.71 lakh rooftop solar (RTS) systems were installed during 2025–26, adding a cumulative installed solar capacity of 6.7 GW and benefitting 22.71 lakh households nationwide under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana,…
Assam waives post-mortems for flood victims, expedites ex-gratia: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that post-mortem examinations would be waived for people who lose their lives in flood-related incidents, saying the state government would prioritise compassion over…
Iran warns ships accepting compensation from its frozen assets will be barred from transiting Hormuz
Tehran, July 28 (IANS) Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Tuesday that vessels belonging to any country or company accepting compensation from Iran’s frozen assets would not be allowed to transit the…
Hyderabad Police take trainee IPS officer in custody in sexual harassment case
Hyderabad, July 28 (IANS) Hyderabad Police on Tuesday took IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy into custody in a case relating to allegations of sexually harassing a woman batchmate at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy. Police shifted the…
Britney Spears triggers minor explosion while melting glass
Los Angeles, July 28 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears seems to be engaging with borderline dangerous hobbies. The singer-songwriter recently took to her Instagram, and shared a video in which she spoke about toying around with a melting machine. During the…
Sundaram Clayton Q1 loss widens to Rs 59 crore
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Sundaram Clayton Limited on Tuesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 59 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a net loss of Rs 58 crore in the corresponding period last financial year. The Chennai-based…