HC seeks Centre, Delhi Police response on PILs alleging excessive force during NEET protest
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi Police on a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) alleging excessive use of force by police during the recent CJP-led ‘Sansad Chalo’…
Five killed in gold mine collapse in southwest Kenya
Narok (Kenya), July 22 (IANS) At least five miners were killed after a gold mine collapsed in Narok County in southwestern Kenya, local authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Narok County Police Commander Patrick Lobolia said rescue operations were…
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 with advanced Galaxy AI
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, slimmer designs and…
Chennai Grand Masters: Firouzja seals title after final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding India’s Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the seventh and final round at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on…
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure if vessels are targeted in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, July 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the United States would retaliate by bombing Iranian infrastructure if the Islamic Republic targeted ships transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his…
Bengal: Kunal Ghosh suspended from Assembly after disruption
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was marshalled out of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and suspended for the remainder of the day’s proceedings after he prevented Opposition Chief Whip Akhruzzaman from speaking. Chaos…
Telangana HC seeks details of harassment case against trainee IPS officer
Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed police to submit details relating to a case registered against trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy on allegations of sexually harassing a woman batchmate at Sardar Vallabhbhai…
Tripura DGP Anurag cremated with full state honours in UP
Baghpat (UP), July 22 (IANS) Director General of Tripura Police (DGP) Anurag was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral town of Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district on Wednesday, officials said. Anurag’s son, Abhishek, lit the funeral…
NEET row: Naveen Patnaik reiterates call for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday reiterated the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and condemned the police assault on protesting…
International drug racket busted, NCB arrests Myanmar kingpin
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a major India‑Myanmar transnational drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of a Myanmar‑based kingpin, marking the third such high‑profile arrest by the agency this year as…