Trump has hurt India-US ties: American lawmaker Subramanyam (IANS Exclusive)
Washington, July 16 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has accused the Trump administration of damaging ties with India, saying its tariffs and other actions have not helped advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.…
We’re unique and it’s not arrogance; it comes from heart: Scaloni after holders Argentina enter FIFA WC final
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opened up about the pure ecstasy of reaching another World Cup final and stated that his squad never ceases to amaze him and it is difficult to explain how unique his team is. Enzo Fernandez and…
149th Jagannath Rath Yatra underway in Ahmedabad amid tight security, thousands of devotees
Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) The 149th annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced from the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in Ahmedabad’s Jamalpur on Thursday, with thousands of devotees gathering in the early hours to witness one of Gujarat’s…
Devoleena Bhattacharjee accuses Kunal Kamra for using Sonam Wangchuk’s protest to his own advantage
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has strongly criticised comedian Kunal Kamra after his appearance at activist Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing protest. She has also accused him of using the movement to further his own agenda, and…
Wildfires in Canada’s Ontario cause severe smog, disrupt rail traffic
Ottawa, July 16 (IANS) Wildfires sweeping across northwestern Ontario, Canada, in recent days have caused severe smog and a sharp deterioration in air quality in several regions, including Ottawa, the nation’s capital, and Toronto, Canada’s…
Gujarat CM performs ‘Pahand Vidhi’ as 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins
Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday performed the traditional ‘Pahand Vidhi’ at the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, marking the ceremonial start of the city’s…
US Fed taps former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan for key reform panel
Washington, July 16 (IANS) Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has enlisted former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan to help review the US central bank’s balance sheet, as part of a sweeping reform programme aimed at reshaping monetary…
‘Gutted’ Kane wants England to find the ‘missing piece’ after another FIFA WC semifinal exit
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions need to search for the “missing piece” that continues to deny them at major tournaments after exiting the World Cup with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Argentina. The Three…
Pentagon orders hormone tests for troops to address ‘Operation Syndrome’
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Pentagon has ordered mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above as part of a broader push by the Trump administration to improve military readiness,…
PM Modi extends wishes on Jagannath Rath Yatra, calls it ‘radiant expression’ of India’s spiritual heritage
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on the Jagannath Rath Yatra, calling it a “radiant expression” of the country’s spiritual and cultural heritage and wishing for peace and prosperity…