UN warns of acute food insecurity in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 18 (IANS) The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening as aid agencies are scaling back food assistance due to severe international funding shortfalls, local media reported citing the United Nations and Human Rights Watch (HRW).…
Gujarat: Surat eyes major expansion in air jet weaving
Surat, July 18 (IANS) Surat’s textile industry could add between 10,000 and 15,000 new air-jet loom machines over the coming year as the Gujarat government seeks to strengthen the city’s position as a global textile manufacturing hub through…
Rahul Gandhi mourns Chennamma, offers condolences to Deve Gowda family
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed grief over the demise of Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, and extended his condolences to the bereaved family. In a statement,…
Rajasthan: Owner accuses contractor of misappropriating treasure found during excavation
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) A surprising claim has surfaced from Jaipur’s historic walled city, where the owner of an ancestral haveli has alleged that treasure worth crores of rupees was unearthed during demolition work but was concealed and misappropriated…
TN: Two more arrested in TVK MLA poaching case
Chennai, July 18 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged attempt to poach Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) legislators gathered fresh momentum on Saturday with the arrest of two more persons, taking the total number of accused held in the case to 14.…
‘Protect yourselves before protecting Lord Ram’: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Shiv Sena Chief Leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Uddhav Thackeray‑led Shiv Sena (UBT) over their ‘Ram Raksha’ agitation. He remarked that those who once made…
Kumaraswamy pays tribute to mother Chennamma; final rites on July 20
Bengaluru, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday night paid an emotional tribute to his mother, Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, recalling her simplicity, devotion and…
Pakistan detains over 120 Afghans in Lahore
Islamabad, July 18 (IANS) Pakistani police have detained 121 Afghan nationals while executing an enforcement operation in Lahore. According to the authorities, 28 out of the 121Afghan nationals were released later as they possessed valid residency…
Rajasthan CM orders tough action against cyber fraudsters
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday inspected the Rajasthan Cyber Crime Control Centre (R4C) and the 1930 Cyber Helpline at the Police Headquarters, reviewing the state’s cybercrime response mechanism and directing…
Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda’s heartfelt notes for special edition Saiyaara LP: A reminder that love will always be strongest force to exist
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who are celebrating the 1st anniversary of their debut film ‘Saiyaara’, unveiled a special 2 disc collector’s edition Saiyaara LP. The actors also penned special notes in the LP as they…