US threatens election funds over security
Washington, July 18 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Friday that US states could lose federal election funding unless they adopt new security measures, as it raised concerns about non-citizens on voter rolls and vulnerabilities in voting machines…
‘US now a football nation’: Trump hails record crowds at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States has become a football nation after the 2026 FIFA World Cup drew record crowds and attracted millions of international visitors to North America. “We’re not a soccer…
India’s first private orbital rocket ‘Vikram-1’ set for historic launch today
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is set to create history on Saturday with the launch of its first orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, marking a major milestone for India’s rapidly expanding private space sector.…
Iran warns of ‘offensive and destructive’ phase if US war continues
Tehran, July 18 (IANS) A top Iranian military adviser warned that if the United States continues the war against Iran for another two to three days, the country will enter an “offensive and destructive” phase. Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser…
Explosions heard in Iran as US announces new round of strikes: Report
Tehran, July 18 (IANS) Explosions were heard in a number of Iranian provinces on Friday night as US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the launch of a new round of strikes against Iran, Iranian media reported. The semi-official Mehr news agency said the…
Artisans in MP’s Burhanpur thank PM Modi, receive training under Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana
Burhanpur, July 18 (IANS) A one-day awareness programme for traditional artisans and craftsmen was organised under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district. The objective of this event, held at the Lalbagh Higher…
Raj-led BJP govt has completely failed on healthcare, education, law and order: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Congress National General Secretary, former Deputy Chief Minister and Tonk MLA Sachin Pilot has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Rajasthan has failed to uphold its basic responsibilities of providing…
Assam Police becomes Northeast’s first UIDAI-registered offline verification entity: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Assam Police has become the first police force in the Northeast and the third in the country to be registered as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a move…
Wrestling: Neha clinches gold, Mansi bags silver as India dominates Day 3 at Budapest Ranking Series 2026
Budapest, July 18 (IANS) Former U17 World Champion Neha delivered a gritty performance to capture the gold medal in the women’s 59kg category on the third day of the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026 in…
Khasi Students’ Union seals mosque in Shillong over alleged lack of permissions
Shillong, July 18 (IANS) The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has sealed a mosque at 4th Furlong in Meghalaya’s state capital of Shillong, alleging that the structure had been constructed without the mandatory approvals and supporting land…