HM Amit Shah to launch mass tree plantation drive in Ahmedabad today
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch a mass tree plantation campaign in Ahmedabad on Sunday, alongside the inauguration and foundation stone laying of public infrastructure projects worth an estimated Rs 405…
12 nations reaffirm commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific
Washington, July 12 (IANS) Twelve countries, led by the United States and including key Indo-Pacific partners, reaffirmed their commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and defended the rules-based international order, marking the 10th…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,333
Caracas, July 12 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez on Saturday said 16,740 people were injured and 6,462 had been rescued. Authorities have set…
FIFA WC: Bellingham brace fires England into semfinal
Miami, July 12 (IANS) Jude Bellingham’s brilliant brace fired England into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals as Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame Norway by 2-1 after extra time here at Miami Stadium on Sunday. England had to come from behind after Andreas…
US renews call to free Cuba prisoners
Washington, July 12 (IANS) The United States renewed its call for the immediate release of political prisoners in Cuba as Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the fifth anniversary of the July 11, 2021, anti-government demonstrations, saying the Cuban…
Trump renews criticism of US media, alleges ‘fake news’
Washington, July 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump launched a fresh broadside against major US news organisations and New York Times reporters, defending his record while accusing the media of “Fake News”, as the White House…
US launches third round of strikes on Iran
Washington, July 12 (IANS) The United States launched a third round of strikes against Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. US Central Command said its…
Ram Kapoor opens up on being molested in school, says abuser helped him heal
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Actor Ram Kapoor opened up on one of traumatic experiences in life. In the latest episode of the streaming show ‘Lock Upp’, the actor shared that he was molested in school. However, the actor went on to reveal that the person, who…
Over 31,000 cops, 240-plus observation points among extensive security measures for Ahmedabad’s Rath Yatra
Gandhinagar, July 12 (IANS) More than 31,000 police personnel will be deployed for the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Ahmedabad on July 16, with the procession to be monitored through over 240 terrace observation points, 65 drones and more than…
Voice that became Kerala’s own: S. Janaki passes away at 88
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (IANS) For generations of Malayalis, S. Janaki was more than a playback singer, she was the voice that gave life to love, longing, devotion and nostalgia. The legendary singer, whose timeless Malayalam melodies continue to…