England Root to victory: Joe smashes 99 as hosts level ODI series vs India
Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Joe Root produced another masterclass in ODI batting, finishing agonisingly unbeaten on 99, as England defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens to level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a…
Gujarat, Tamil Nadu Police jointly nab accused in Rs 50 lakh house-breaking case
Valsad, July 17 (IANS) A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a house-breaking theft case involving nearly Rs 50 lakh in Tamil Nadu has been arrested in Gujarat’s Valsad district following a joint operation by the Tamil Nadu and Gujarat…
White House says inflation falls to six-year low
Washington, July 17 (IANS) The White House has hailed the latest inflation figures as evidence that President Donald Trump’s economic policies are delivering results, pointing to falling consumer prices, rising real wages and lower prices at major…
Trump to unveil election integrity findings
Washington, July 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday (early morning India time) focused on what the White House described as protecting the integrity of US elections, with Press Secretary Karoline…
Iran broke deal, faces consequences: US
Washington, July 17 (IANS) The White House has accused Iran of violating a memorandum of understanding with the United States by attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying President Donald Trump authorised renewed military strikes…
Talent exodus at ISRO: Department of Space restricts resignations of mission-critical scientists
Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS) In a major administrative intervention aimed at safeguarding India’s ambitious space programmes, the Department of Space (DoS) has tightened rules governing resignations and voluntary retirement of scientists working on…
Odisha govt confirms two devotee deaths, denies stampede at Puri Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees but denied reports of any stampede-like incident during the annual Rath Yatra festival, which commenced in the holy coastal town of Puri with the participation of…
Rajasthan Health dept reviews records of over 1 lakh pregnant women
Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) Amid reports of new mothers dying in different cities of the state allegedly after cesarean section surgeries, the Rajasthan Health Department has reviewed the records of 1,06,264 pregnant women and conducted case-wise assessments…
Punjab Guv distributes appointment letters to skill-trained 1,044 youth
Ludhiana, July 17 (IANS) A convocation of the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) was organised on Thursday at the World Skill Campus of Excellence, Government ITI Campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event witnessed the conferring…
Political compulsions behind July 21 Martyrs’ Day ownership race among Bengal Oppn blocs, larger challenge for Mamata
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress factions are racing to own “July 21 Martyrs’ Day” for a symbolic claim on political legitimacy and a live test of organisational strength, while Congress party’s invitation to Mamata…