Trump vows to rebuild US shipbuilding, calls it national security priority
Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive American shipbuilding, asserting that his administration would expand domestic ship production, work with foreign partners to accelerate construction and…
Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor do a chest bump as they dance to ‘Tune Maari Entriyaan’, Elnaaz Norouzi shares video
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi on Wednesday treated fans to a fun throwback video from Anshula Kapoor’s wedding festivities, which featured Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor recreating the magic of their iconic song ‘Tune Maari…
Amit Shah performs mangala aarti at Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Temple ahead of 149th Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad, July 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah performed the mangala aarti and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath at the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad on Thursday, marking the beginning of the…
Floods in China’s Guangxi leave 39 dead, nine missing
Beijing, July 16 (IANS) Floods triggered by rounds of torrential rains have left 39 people dead and nine others missing in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Chinese authorities said on Thursday. The death toll includes the casualties resulting…
Lakhs of devotees gather in Puri to attend Jagannath Rath Yatra amid elaborate arrangements
Puri, July 16 (IANS) The world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of India’s largest and most revered religious festivals, commenced on Thursday in Odisha’s Puri, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the country to witness the grand annual…
We’re close but couldn’t keep the level up: Tuchel rues missed chances in England’s loss
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) England coach Thomas Tuchel rued the missed chances in his team’s FIFA World Cup semi-final loss against holders Argentina, saying his side was close but couldn’t keep the level up after scoring the opener. Anthony…
Karnataka doctor found murdered at home, 8-year-old son sustains stab injuries; wife in custody
Dharwad, July 16 (IANS) A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka’s Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was discovered with multiple stab injuries, police said on Thursday. The deceased has been…
Argentina risks FIFA sanction for celebrating SF win with Falklands banner
Atlanta, July 16 (IANS) Argentina risks disciplinary action from FIFA after La Albiceleste players celebrated their FIFA World Cup semi-final win against England by holding a banner that supports their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands.…
US steps up South and Southeast Asia energy push; DFC approves $1.5 billion for infrastructure
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has announced that it is stepping up investments in South and Southeast Asia as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on China for critical supply chains, as the US International Development…
Israel, Lebanon conclude Rome talks, move closer to launching ‘pilot zones’
Rome, July 16 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon concluded a new round of talks in Rome, moving closer to launching a pilot project, under which control of parts of southern Lebanon would be transferred from Israeli forces to the Lebanese army, according to…