‘Avoid Jantar Mantar protests’: University of Delhi to students
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The University of Delhi (DU) has issued a strong advisory to its students and faculty, urging them to avoid demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, citing potential legal and safety concerns. The message, shared as an official post on…
Rajasthan: Mother dies at Sikar hospital, family protests
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) A 29‑year‑old woman died nearly 34 hours after undergoing a Caesarean delivery at the Government Zanana Hospital in Sikar, prompting her family to allege medical negligence and stage a protest outside the mortuary of Shri Kalyan…
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak: Two more children die, death toll reaches 805
Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, two more children died from symptoms of the disease on Thursday, pushing the death toll to 805, local media reported. According to the Directorate General of Health…
Delhi CM hands over Rs 1 crore each to kin of workers who died during Covid-19 duty
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta provided the long-pending Rs 1 crore assistance each to the families of frontline workers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic, an official said on…
Akansha Puri claims actors being offered money to be part of protest rallies
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Akansha Puri, who predominantly works in television, has levelled grave allegations of money being offered to members of her fraternity in lieu of being a part of the ongoing protests. On Thursday, the actress spoke with…
Hiphop Tamizha’s ‘Meesaya Murukku 2’ to hit screens on September 25
Chennai, July 23 (IANS) The makers of director Hiphop Tamizha’s upcoming film, ‘Meesaya Murukku 2’, featuring the director himself along with actress Ramya Ranganathan in the lead, on Thursday announced that their film would hit screens…
India reaffirms commitment to WTO-consistent trade regime
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India reaffirmed its commitment to an open, transparent and WTO‑consistent multilateral trade regime at the country’s Eighth Trade Policy Review (TPR), which concluded on Thursday at the World Trade Organization in Geneva. In…
CCI seeks public comments on IndiGo offer in abuse of market dominance case
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The country’s largest airline IndiGo has proposed measures such as setting up a crisis management group, not to overcharge passengers and temporarily hand over slots to airport authorities in case of large-scale flight…
SEBI proposes revamp of online dispute resolution framework to speed up investor grievance redressal
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the online dispute resolution (ODR) framework for the securities market, seeking to make the system more efficient, reduce resolution…
DRDO develops indigenous 350 kg thrust turbojet engine
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India on Thursday achieved a major milestone in indigenous aero-engine technology with the successful development of the country’s first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class, designed by the Defence…