‘Biggest mistake in sport is letting a bully bully you,’ says Pietersen on England’s FIFA WC exit
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen criticised England’s approach after their dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, saying the Three Lions allowed the defending…
Nation’s maiden Hydrogen train: With no smoke, zero carbon emissions, India set to join elite group
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s first hydrogen train is set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Haryana’s Jind on July 17, making it one of the historic moments while signalling a turning point in the nation’s train mobility and also…
Govt proposes new fuel economy norms for cars from April 1, 2027
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Power on Thursday circulated the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for stakeholder consultation, which propose a fresh five-year fuel efficiency regime for passenger vehicles, beginning…
Kolkata man booked for raping woman, blackmailing her with private photos and videos
Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) A man has been booked in Kolkata for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman and blackmailing her with private photographs and videos, police said on Thursday. The FIR was registered following a complaint lodged by the survivor.…
Karnataka seeks PM Modi’s intervention as Dy CM Parameshwara writes letter on worsening drought crisis
Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to relax National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms and provide enhanced assistance to the State in view…
APEDA facilitates 1st organic apricot shipment from Ladakh to UAE
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the export of first shipment of 5 metric tonnes of organic apricots from Ladakh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is yet another example of domestic food products…
K’taka BJP chief accuses govt of being ‘anti-Hindu’, ‘anti-farmer’; threatens protests
Haveri (Karnataka), July 16 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Thursday accused the Karnataka government of being ‘anti-Hindu’ and ‘anti-farmer’ and threatened to hold protests. “The Bharatiya Janata…
Fatima Sana Shaikh says it is ‘heartbreaking’ to watch Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorate, calls for immediate dialogue
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Fatima Sana Shaikh has voiced her support for engineer and activist Sonam Wangchuk amid his deteriorating health. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dangal’ actress, on Thursday, shared an emotional note on social media. Fatima said it is…
Hockey India rolls out nationwide workshops to strengthen coaching and officiating standards
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hockey India on Thursday announced the launch of its nationwide Coaching and Officiating Education Pathway Workshops, with the programme set to begin on July 18 as part of its continued efforts to strengthen the sport’s…
NSA Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisions for mutual benefits amid global uncertainties
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday stressed the need for BIMSTEC nations to collaborate, take decisive actions for mutual benefit, and find solutions through discussions, amid the conflicts and geopolitical…