BJP, Sangh Parivar outfits to protest in Kolkata against those creating ‘anarchy’ in name of student movement
Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) The BJP will take to the streets in Kolkata on Tuesday, alleging that some people are creating ‘anarchy’ in the name of ‘student movement’. Educational organisations of the Sangh Parivar are also taking to…
India-funded college building opens, school project begins in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 26 (IANS) A new college building was inaugurated, and the foundation stone for a school building was laid in two districts of Nepal’s western Sudurpaschim Province on Saturday under a scheme funded by the Indian government, the…
Govt has adequate resources to handle spike in petroleum, fertiliser subsidy bills: FM Sitharaman
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that while the Middle East conflict has led to an increase in the country’s petroleum and fertiliser subsidy bill due to the spike in global prices, the government has an adequate…
CBDT issues guidance note on crypto tax to be paid in India
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a detailed guidance note for Indian crypto platforms and foreign exchanges operating in the country to explain in a simple manner the issues related to reporting taxes and…
Monsoon death toll in Pakistan crosses 100: NDMA
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Pakistan on Sunday reported that the death toll from the monsoon rain, flooding and landslides has risen to 107 since June 26, local media reported. According to NDMA, 344…
‘A visionary step’: Gujarat CM, Deputy CM back Centre’s exam reforms panel
Gandhinagar, July 26 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of…
Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra holds ‘Yuva Samvad’ with college students
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday organised “Yuva Samvad (Gen-Z with PM Modi)”, in which around 50 young students pursuing higher education at various universities and colleges…
Jason Lewis says he starved before he was signed for ‘Sex and the City’
Los Angeles, July 26 (IANS) Actor Jason Lewis has opened up on the struggles he faced during the initial phase of his acting career. The 55-year-old actor and former model shot to fame in 2003 after essaying the role of Smith Jerrod, the model boyfriend…
Assam CM welcomes PM Modi’s high-powered task force on examination reforms
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would…
Ukraine’s attack on Iranian commercial vessel is to drag Europe into Israel’s war: Iran FM
Tehran, July 26 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the attack on an Iranian commercial vessel by Ukraine, which killed a sailor, was done at the ‘behest’ of Israel to drag Europe into its war.…