China’s growing investment in African ports raises sovereignty risks: Report
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) China’s growing investments in African ports undermine the sovereignty of African nations and are being repurposed for military and intelligence uses, a new report has said. As China invested $50 billion in African port…
Noida sewer death: Authority initiates action against contractor, JE for alleged lapses
Noida, July 15 (IANS) Alarmed over the death of a sanitation worker during sewer cleaning in Sector-93 (B), the Noida Authority has initiated action against the Junior Engineer (JE) as well as the contractor. Officials said that steps are being taken to…
BJP seeks withdrawal of Karnataka’s PRC notification, calls it a ‘backdoor NRC’
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) State unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday has urged the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to withdraw the state government’s notification regarding the Population Register Collection (PRC) exercise,…
Meaningful contribution: Palestine welcomes India’s new development projects for Gaza
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Palestine on Wednesday warmly welcomed India’s announcement to establish three major development projects for the people in Gaza, including a Speciality Hospital, an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre, and a Vocational…
Meghalaya awaiting report on Byrnihat pollution, residents urged to file complaints
Shillong, July 15 (IANS) Meghalaya Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Wednesday said the state government is awaiting the findings of an official enquiry into allegations that industrial pollution in Byrnihat has led to respiratory illnesses among…
‘This tour has been a fantastic learning experience’: Shileima Chanu reflects on India’s productive UK campaign
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India Junior Women’s Hockey Team captain Shileima Chanu Khaidem believes the side has returned from its seven-match tour of the United Kingdom better equipped for the upcoming Women’s Junior Asia Cup in China after…
Malavika Mohanan shares first look from ‘Idhayam Murali’, says working with Fahadh Faasil ‘felt like being back in college’
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Actress Malavika Mohanan unveiled her first look from her special cameo in the upcoming Tamil film “Idhayam Murali”, and also shared candid moments with actor and good friend Fahadh Faasil from the sets. Taking to her…
Patanjali Foods shares plunge 20 pc, hit over six-year low
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Shares of Patanjali Foods tumbled as much as 20 per cent on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 52-week low and their lowest level since April 2020, before recovering some of the losses later in the trading session. The stock fell to Rs…
CBI arrests Bank of Baroda branch manager, credit officer in bribery case
Lucknow, July 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Branch Manager and Credit Officer of Bank of Baroda’s Koireepur branch in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from…
Shubman Gill closes in on No. 1 spot in ODI rankings after match-winning knock against England
Dubai, July 15 (IANS) India captain Shubman Gill moved a step closer to becoming the world’s No. 1 ODI batter after his match-winning 80 against England in the opening ODI at Edgbaston earned him a 12-point gain in the latest ICC Men’s ODI…