TN Minister hits out at Stalin, defends govt’s stand on Mekedatu, Cauvery rights
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Escalating the political war over the Cauvery River dispute, TVK leader and Tamil Nadu Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday strongly defended the state government’s handling of the contentious…
Pakistan: At least seven people killed, 20 others injured as rains wreak havoc in Punjab
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) At least seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab province during the past 24 hours, local media reported on Sunday. Houses were damaged and…
Senthil Balaji, brother questioned again in ‘plot’ to topple Vijay govt
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged conspiracy to destabilise the Vijay government gathered pace on Sunday, with former Electricity Minister V. Senthil Balaji and his younger brother Ashok Kumar appearing before the Triplicane…
Ishan wins ‘Best Attitude of the match’ award after series-clinching win over Zimbabwe
Harare, July 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan grabbed India’s ‘Best Attitude of the Match’ award after his match-winning performance in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, with Strength and Conditioning Coach A.I. Harsha praised his…
World’s confidence increasing towards India’s defence equipment, technology: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled his visit to Indonesia earlier this month, during which a major agreement on BrahMos and Astra missiles was signed between the two nations, and highlighted the world’s…
Delhi Police recover two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar after extensive interstate search
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Delhi Police’s Central District has successfully rescued two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar following an extensive interstate operation involving technical surveillance, intelligence…
‘It means the world, as this is my last year as a junior’: Anahat on World Junior squash title
Ontario, July 26 (IANS) After becoming India’s first World Junior squash champion, Anahat Singh said it feels like she is still dreaming, adding that this title means the world to her, as this was her last year in the junior circuit. Anahat, a former…
Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor alleges NDA threatening voters through ‘Jeevika Didis’
Patna, July 26 (IANS) Jan Suraaj founder and party candidate for the upcoming Bankipur bypoll in Bihar, Prashant Kishor, on Sunday, accused the BJP-led NDA of “using Jeevika Didis” to “intimidate” voters in the Assembly…
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi pays tributes to Kargil heroes, says ensuring their stories reach new generation
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the bravehearts of the 1999 War and said that the Kargil Vijay Diwas fills everyone with pride and reminds the nation of the “extraordinary courage” of the Indian…
NCB seizes nearly 11 kg of ephedrine bound for New Zealand; Chennai man arrested
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai has seized 10.990 kg of ephedrine worth Rs 5 crore concealed in three international courier parcels destined for New Zealand and arrested a key suspect from Chennai in connection with an…