Jordan says its air defences shot down eight Iranian missiles
Amman, July 16 (IANS) Jordan’s air defence systems shot down eight Iranian missiles targeting the kingdom early Thursday, a statement issued by the Jordan Armed Forces mentioned. The interception was carried out in line with approved defensive and…
BCCI President Manhas congratulates Secy Saikia on new ICC roles, says ‘appointments are a fitting recognition’
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas congratulated Secretary Devajit Saikia after he was elected Chair of the ICC Governance Review Committee and appointed as a member of the ICC Franchise…
Security fears put Pakistan’s biggest copper-gold mine at risk of shutdown: Report
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s largest operating copper and gold mine is facing the threat of a shutdown within a month as worsening security in the restive Balochistan province disrupts the transport of critical supplies, according to a…
Zanzibar President to visit India, hold talks with VP Radhakrishnan
Zanzibar City/New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi will be on an official visit to India from July 17-20 at the invitation of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan. During the visit, Mwinyi and Vice President Radhakrishnan will hold…
Faith triumphs over rain at Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) Torrential rain failed to dampen the spirit of lakhs of devotees who remained immersed in devotion during the annual Rath Yatra festival in Odisha’s holy town of Puri on Thursday. Devotees gathered along the Bada Danda…
Hindu seers, right-wing groups slam Maulana Jarjis Ansari over ‘Lord Krishna’ remark
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) A controversy erupted after a viral video showed Maulana Jarjis Ansari claiming that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz five times a day, with Hindu saints and right-wing groups launching a scathing attack on the Muslim…
Announce dates for panchayat, local body polls within five days: Rajasthan HC orders State Election Commission
Jaipur, July 16 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to announce the schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections within five days, warning of possible contempt proceedings over the delay in…
PM Modi’s landmark visit reflects India’s commitment to strengthen ties with New Zealand: Report
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Auckland in 40 years, demonstrated India’s renewed commitment to strengthen ties between two nations, a report has…
India’s infrastructure sector records robust growth, shows govt data
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India recorded robust infrastructure growth across civil aviation, power, telecom, highways, railways and ports sectors, according to the quarterly update of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)…
South Korea’s media watchdog floats possible social media ban for minors
Seoul, July 16 (IANS) South Korea’s media watchdog said Thursday it is considering a social media restriction against children aged 14 years old and younger amid escalating concerns over excessive use of such platforms. Kim Jong-cheol, the chairman…