CSIR transfers four indigenous technologies, unveils IoT-based rural water system
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer Event here, where four indigenous technologies were licensed to industry and an IoT‑enabled rural water service, measurement and monitoring…
NDA hails PM Modi’s fast-track courts directive; calls it historic and visionary
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directive to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and severe punishment for those found guilty in paper leak…
Peter Clarke named Sydney Sixers WBBL head coach
Sydney, July 23 (IANS) Sydney Sixers have turned to Peter Clarke to lead their women’s side, confirming the experienced coach will oversee the Women’s Big Bash League outfit while continuing as head coach of the NSW Breakers in a dual-capacity role…
US defends sweeping UN overhaul under ‘America First’
Washington, July 23 (IANS) The Trump administration has defended its sweeping overhaul of the United Nations, saying it had secured the largest budget cuts in the organisation’s history while pushing it back towards its original mission of…
Monsoon intensifies in Rajasthan; IMD issues heavy rain alert for next four days
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) The southwest monsoon has intensified once again across Rajasthan, with the monsoon trough currently passing through Bikaner. As a result, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast active conditions across the state…
Chhattisgarh: Two killed after driver loses control, rams car into tree in Durg
Durg, July 23 (IANS) Two men lost their lives in a horrific accident in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on Thursday, after the driver lost control of the car and hit a road divider before ramming into a tree. The victims have been identified as Deepak…
Fresh attack on Kerala CPI(M) rebel leader deepens rift in party
Kannur, July 23 (IANS) A fresh political flashpoint has erupted in Kerala’s Kannur with the alleged arson attack on a shrimp farm owned by former CPI(M) member T. Purushothaman, a key supporter of rebel MLA V. Kunjikrishnan, intensifying the…
Lok Sabha adjourned 2-minute after reconvening amid Oppn’s NEET uproar
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition, just two minutes after it reconvened on Thursday. This came as the NEET-UG paper leak issue continues to dominate Parliament. The Lok Sabha Speaker…
R. Madhavan expresses faith in government’s action on NEET row, tells students ‘don’t lose faith’
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan has expressed confidence and complete trust in the government that it will take the necessary corrective measures in the wake of the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. The actor, urging students not to lose…
‘No negotiation on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation’, CJP to continue protest
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said that it will not negotiate on the demands seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, while maintaining that if the Centre wants…