Three arrested in Bengal woman gang-rape case in Mysuru; probe underway
Mysuru, July 21 (IANS) Three persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a young woman from West Bengal in Karnataka’s Mysuru district, police said on Tuesday. However, authorities added that they are still verifying the…
‘All I care about is winning’: Hurdler Tejas Shirse guns for CWG and Asiad glory
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In an era of elite sport where athletes often retreat behind soft platitudes about ‘enjoying the process’ or ‘gaining valuable exposure’ on participating in multi-sport events, Tejas Shirse comes across as a refreshingly honest…
Oppn MPs move notices in Parliament seeking debate on NEET paper leak, anti-defection law
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Several Opposition Members of Parliament on Tuesday submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking discussions on issues ranging from the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and alleged irregularities in the examination system to…
India issues 1,331 commercial pilot licences in Jan-June: Govt
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) during the first six months of 2026 (January-June), with more than four out of every 10 newly licensed pilots having received their training abroad, according to the…
MEA summons Russian diplomat over cargo ship attack that killed 4 Indians
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday summoned the Russian Charge d’Affaires following the attack on a commercial vessel departing from Odesa port in Ukraine, in which four Indian nationals lost their lives,…
High time for Centre to address demand for accountability, education reforms: BRS
Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday said that it is high time for the Centre to address the demand for accountability and education reforms. The BRS leader said he had predicted a Gen Z…
Minissha Lamba on 21 years of ‘Yahaan’: ‘It set the course of my life’
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Actress Minissha Lamba took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she celebrated 21 years of her debut film “Yahaan.” Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, she expressed gratitude to filmmaker Shoojit Sircar for giving her the…
Centre shielding incompetent amid mass youth agitation: Shiv Sena(UBT) in ‘Saamana’
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Tuesday accused the Central government of “shielding incompetent ministers and destroying the nation”. It characterised the growing youth protests hitting the streets across the country as the…
PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister, vows to deepen India-UK ties
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, saying India and the UK would continue to strengthen their partnership across key areas including…
President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia on second-leg of her 3-nation visit
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a warm welcome as she arrived in North Macedonia on the second leg of her three-nation visit on Tuesday (Indian time), after successfully concluding her visit to Moldova. Upon her arrival at…