Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties, India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly, to facilitate meaningful discussions, and to…
US student visa rule may disrupt degrees
Washington, July 20 (IANS) A new four-year limit on F-1 and J-1 visas could push international students out of the United States midway through their degrees or research, an Indian diaspora policy group has warned. The Foundation for India and Indian…
Anniversary article on Achuthanandan triggers storm in Kerala CPI(M) as ‘Kallan Vijayan’ dropped
Thiruvananthapuram, July 20 (IANS) What began as a commemorative edition marking the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan (VS) has snowballed into one of the biggest editorial controversies faced by the CPI(M)’s party organ…
Tension erupts at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar during protest march; police deploy barricades
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A large number of protesters, who had gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday, tried to organise their ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET…
PM Modi hails Skyroot’s 28-year-old team, says ‘not talking about 56-year-old youth’
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while lauding the Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, said on Monday that the feat was achieved by…
Anup Soni wishes wife Juhi Babbar ‘creative satisfaction’ on her birthday
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actor Anup Soni took to social media to wish wife Juhi Babbar on her special day. He shared a heartfelt note filled with love and warm wishes. Taking to Instagram, Soni expressed his hope that the year ahead brings her happiness,…
Namrata Shirodkar wishes daughter Sitara on birthday, says ‘Watching you grow is my greatest blessing’
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actress Namrata Shirodkar penned a heartfelt birthday note for her daughter Sitara as she celebrated her special day on July 20. The actress stated that that watching her little one grow up has been the ‘greatest blessing of her…
We’re missing a trick: Gill sounds alarm over squad fitness concerns
London, July 20 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill has called for a major overhaul in the squad’s fitness levels, expressing frustration over players failing to last even a three-match series. He stressed that the side cannot afford frequent…
7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India’s inherent strength, says PM Modi
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects India’s “inherent strength” and “offers a reflection of the…
Six friends killed as speeding truck runs over them in MP’s Narsinghpur
Jabalpur, July 20 (IANS) Six friends were killed after a speeding truck ran them over while they were standing by the roadside on the Jabalpur-Bhopal National Highway-45 in Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur district, police said on Monday. The victims…