Congress clashes over Smithsonian history
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Republicans and Democrats clashed sharply on Capitol Hill over the future of the Smithsonian Institution, with lawmakers accusing each other of attempting to rewrite American history during a combative hearing that underscored…
Maha Dy CM Eknath Shinde slams Rahul Gandhi over protest outside PM’s residence
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over the call to protest outside Prime Minister Narendra…
Gold paste hidden in shirt collars seized from two Dubai passengers at Ahmedabad Airport
Ahmedabad, July 22 (IANS) Ahmedabad Customs has seized 129.18 grams of 24-carat gold worth Rs 19.48 lakh from two passengers arriving from Dubai after officers discovered the precious metal concealed as gold paste inside the collars of their shirts, in…
Salman Khan says students protest in Delhi should not be hijacked politically
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace’, has urged the students to not let their ongoing protests get hijacked politically. On Wednesday, the…
UTT Season 7: History-makers Goa Challengers beat UP 10-5, finish league phase unbeaten
Panaji (Goa), July 22 (IANS) Dempo Goa Challengers became the first team in the competition’s history to remain unbeaten through the league phase after defeating UP Prometheans 10-5 in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 on Wednesday. The victory capped…
Eastern Railway embarks on mission to eliminate non-interlocked Level Crossing gates
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The recent train accident at a Level Crossing (LC) gate in Berhampore, West Bengal, that resulted in the death of five persons, including three schoolchildren, has worked as an eye-opener for Eastern Railway (ER) officials. The…
Manipur: Suspected militants blow up bridge in Kamjong
Imphal, July 22 (IANS) Suspected militants blew up a bailey bridge over the Namban River in Manipur’s Kamjong district using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), severely disrupting road connectivity to several remote villages, officials said on…
Assam Congress seeks Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET row
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Wednesday staged a protest rally in Guwahati demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination scandal, while also…
Ritwik Bhowmik calls for common man to take control of power amid nationwide protests: Enough is enough
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actor Ritwik Bhowmik, who was last seen in the streaming show ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’, has spoken up on the ongoing political turmoil in the country. The actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram on Wednesday, and…
‘Saat Phere’ behind prison walls: Life convicts begin new chapter in Jodhpur jail
Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Inside the high walls of Jodhpur’s Mandore Open Jail, where life is usually defined by routine, discipline and the weight of past convictions, Wednesday unfolded differently. There were garlands instead of handcuffs, wedding…