Indus Treaty to remain in abeyance until cross-border terror ends: India’s clear message to Pakistan
United Nations, July 23 (IANS) India has made clear to Pakistan that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended as long as Islamabad is committed to cross-border terrorism as state policy. “Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and…
16 Delhi Metro stations shut amid security concerns following late-night clashes at Jantar Mantar protest
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat, were closed on Thursday as security was intensified across the national capital in the wake of the violence linked to the…
Devoleena Bhattacharjee questions ‘presence of swords’ at student protest
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has questioned the nature of a student protest after sharing a social media post that showed protesters carrying swords during the protest which was initially said to be peaceful. Taking to X…
Tanker on fire after being struck off Saudi coast at Red Sea, confirms UK
London, July 23 (IANS) A tanker caught fire off the coast of Saudi Arabia after being struck by an unknown projectile, leaving the crew fighting the blaze, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). According to a UKMTO advisory,…
Prohibitory orders in effect across Mumbai from today amid protests over NEET issue
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Prohibitory orders will come into effect across Mumbai from Thursday and remain in force until August 6, restricting the movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons in view of recent demonstrations held in parts of the…
Director Padmakumar says Nafisa Ali, despite battling cancer, is ‘crying for the India that was’
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Filmmaker Padmakumar has heaped praise on veteran actress Nafisa Ali, saying that despite her battle with stage 4 cancer, she continues to stand for humanity, secular values and compassion. He added that the veteran actress and…
Yemen’s Houthi group claims attack on 2 Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Sanaa (Yemen), July 23 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said on Thursday that it had carried out a military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, claiming the vessels had violated the group’s recently announced maritime…
Ankit Sharma murder: Delhi court to hear arguments on quantum of sentence for Tahir Hussain today
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Karkardooma Court in Delhi is scheduled to hear arguments on Thursday regarding the quantum of sentence to be awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four other convicts in the murder case of…
US court sets June 2027 trial for Venezuelan President Maduro
New York, July 23 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will go on trial starting on June 1, 2027, a US judge has ruled. The couple, who pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges, made their third…
UN chief calls for justice in natural resource value chains
United Nations, July 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for justice in natural resource value chains. “We must ensure mineral development delivers fair and sustainable outcomes for resource-endowed countries and…