SC to hear Hindu side’s plea today for Sawan puja at sealed Gyanvapi area
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a plea filed by the Hindu side seeking permission to offer prayers at the alleged Shivling located in the sealed area of the Gyanvapi premises during the holy month of Sawan.…
200 killed in cholera outbreak in Nigeria
Washington, July 23 (IANS) About 200 people have died in a worsening cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno over the past two months, the global medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said. In a statement issued on…
US forces start more strikes on Iranian military targets
Washington, July 23 (IANS) US forces launched more strikes against Iranian military targets, according to the US Central Command. The latest airstrikes began at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, the command announced on X. “The mission will…
Dharmendra Pradhan urges early detection of learning disabilities via PRASHAST app
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the government is prioritising early identification of children with learning disabilities through the PRASHAST app, developed by the Ministry of Education. He…
Rajasthan refinery petro-zone offers major investment opportunity for petrochemical industries, says Additional Chief Secy
Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) With production commencing at the Rajasthan Refinery, the state government is positioning the adjoining Petro-Zone as a key investment destination for petrochemical industries, citing assured availability of raw materials and…
UPT20 League: Sharing dressing room with IPL and India stars is an invaluable experience for youngsters, says Dr. Sanjay Kapoor
Lucknow, July 23 (IANS) The fourth edition of the UPT20 League begins on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener. The 24-day competition promises exciting cricket action and will be played…
Salman Rushdie’s attacker faces trial on terrorism charge
New York, July 23 (IANS) The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie, blinding his right eye, went on trial on transnational terrorism charges in a federal court on Wednesday. Hadi Matar attacked to “fulfil the fatwa”, the Iranian religious edict…
Former Andhra minister held for tampering evidence in hit-and-run case involving son
Visakhapatnam, July 22 (IANS) Police in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district arrested former minister and YSR Congress Party leader Seediri Appalaraju on Wednesday for allegedly tampering with evidence in a hit-and-run case involving his son Police…
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray announce joint protest march in Mumbai on July 26
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday decided to take to the streets in support of students A joint protest march has been organised in Mumbai on July 26. Ahead…
US judge orders Punjab gang suspect held and transferred to LA Jail
Washington, July 22 (IANS) A US federal judge has ordered alleged Punjab gang member Nitish Kaushal to remain in custody pending trial and be transferred to California to face racketeering conspiracy charges, as prosecutors released new details alleging…