Macron thanks firefighters and security forces for efforts amid wildfires
Paris, July 25 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday thanked firefighters and security forces for their efforts as the country is facing massive wildfires. “In these hours when the flames are severely testing our country, France…
11 people held during NEET protest in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The police in West Bengal’s Kolkata on Saturday arrested 11 people in connection with the unrest during the procession of students and youth a day before. Police said that none of the arrested were students and two of the…
Matt Damon is eager to shoot for new ‘Jason Bourne’ movie
Los Angeles, July 25 (IANS) Actor Matt Damon has shared that he is “all in” for the new part of the ‘Jason Bourne’ franchise. The actor, who essays the titular character in the recently released film ‘The Odyssey’, has starred as the amnesiac CIA…
Several areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remain cut off after flash floods
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) Road access to several parts of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) remains cut off for the fourth consecutive day as flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) continue to damage highways and hamper restoration…
Gujarat Police nab video creator for sharing doctored social media content on Jantar Mantar protest
Surat, July 25 (IANS) A 25-year-old fashion video creator has been arrested by the Surat City Crime Branch on Saturday for allegedly circulating a fabricated social media post linked to the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, which…
Bharat Taxi represents transformational change in cooperative sector, says MoS Mohol as Raj CM launches taxi services in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday flagged off Bharat Taxi in Jaipur, marking the launch of the cooperative ride-hailing platform in the state capital. The launch event was held at the Bhagwat Singh Mehta…
Enhanced security arrangements at Jasidih station in Jharkhand ahead of Sravani Mela
Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Security has been enhanced at the Jasidih railway station in Jharkhand with the month-long Sravani Mela 2026 set to commence, officials said on Saturday. With nearly one lakh pilgrims expected to pass through the station every day…
TN set to join Centre’s AI-driven grievance platform, seeks district level redressed mechanism
Chennai, July 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union government to adopt ‘Anna Sahayata’, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled grievance redressal platform designed for…
Kriti Sanon, Ishaan Khatter celebrate democracy as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Bollywood has reacted to the resignation tender by the Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan. On Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which he notified people that he…
CWG 2026: IOA Prez Usha praises Glasgow organisers, backs India for strong medal haul
Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has praised the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee for delivering a well-executed opening ceremony, saying the athletes were treated with the respect and…