Nordea Open 2026: Rublev, Darderi bounce back to set Bastad title showdown
Bastad (Sweden), July 18 (IANS) Andrey Rublev and Luciano Darderi will be clashing in the final of the Nordea Open ATP 250 series event after both bounced back from second-set setbacks in their respective semifinals on Saturday to set a title showdown…
50 dead, 500 injured in new escalations with US: Iran
Tehran, July 18 (IANS) At least 50 people have been killed and 500 injured in Iran in US strikes since the start of the new escalation in the Gulf. Tehran’s Health Ministry spokesman, Hossein Kermanpur, reported this on X, specifying that 12…
Brain-dead Gujarat man’s organ donation gives hope to three patients
Ahmedabad, July 18 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has recorded its 248th organ donation after the family of a 53-year-old brain-dead man from the city’s Bapunagar area consented to donate his organs, allowing three patients awaiting…
K’taka govt to extend state honours to Chennmma
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday paid his last respects to Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and described her as a motherly figure to generations of politicians in Karnataka. Speaking to the…
Sunny Deol confirms he has done little work on ‘Ramayana’
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actor Sunny Deol, who will be seen essaying the role of Lord Hanuman in the upcoming epic ‘Ramayana’, has said that he had a very limited scope of work in whatever he has shot for in the upcoming film. There have been media reports…
Govt extends ALMM relief for select solar projects till December
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The government has extended the exemption from mandatory sourcing of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II solar PV cells for net metering and open access renewable energy projects till December 31, while…
Space startup success creating jobs, boosting space economy: ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful flight test of Vikram-1 marks a ‘historic milestone’ for India’s space ecosystem, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said on Saturday, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector and…
Rahul Gandhi hails Vikram-1 success as symbol of India’s scientific collaboration
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the team behind India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram‑1, describing its successful flight as a proud moment showcasing the power…
FIFA WC Final: Luis de la Fuente’s quiet evolution taking Spain to the brink of glory
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the only thing that makes him nervous about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina is that his team will have to fly in a helicopter. The comment says a lot about the calm radiated by…
Gujarat: Rs 29 crore flood insurance claims settled in Surat
Surat, July 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Saturday said insurance claims worth Rs 29 crore have been approved for vehicle and property owners affected by the recent floods in Surat, while more than Rs 20 crore in direct relief has already been…