Rajasthan ANTF arrests eight in coordinated anti-narcotics drive
Jaipur, July 11 (IANS) In one of its biggest coordinated anti-narcotics drives, the Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) carried out simultaneous operations across seven districts, arresting eight alleged drug smugglers and seizing large quantities…
Congress strengthens tribal outreach with fresh state leadership appointments
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) In a significant move to bolster its engagement with tribal communities across the country, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced the appointment of new State Chairpersons for the All India Adivasi…
5th T20I: Curran picks 3-36 as England beat India by 56 runs, win series 4-0
Southampton, July 11 (IANS) Chasing a monumental target of 258, India’s run-chase got off to a flying start, but ultimately fizzled out as England secured a comprehensive 56-run victory in the fifth T20I here at The Rose Bowl on Saturday and clinched an…
Karnataka BJP opposes proposal to include Kambala in Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru (Karnataka), July 11 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Saturday opposed the proposal to include Kambala in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, saying it would dilute the festival’s unique heritage and cultural identity. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru,…
Raj govt orders detailed probe into maternal deaths in Bhilwara and Banswara
Jaipur, July 11 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has taken the recent eight maternal deaths (six in Bhilwara and two in Banswara) with utmost seriousness and has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incidents, officials said on Saturday. State…
Wimbledon: Linda Noskova stuns Muchova to lift maiden women’s singles title
London, July 11 (IANS) Ninth seed Linda Noskova clinched her maiden Wimbledon women’s singles title after battling past fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an entertaining all-Czech final on Centre Court on Saturday. Noskova produced a…
Vietnam boat capsize: MEA likely to arrange special aircraft to bring back remains of deceased tourists
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is likely to send a special aircraft to bring back the mortal remains of the Indian nationals killed in the speedboat capsize in Vietnam on Saturday. Officials from the Indian embassy in…
AICC appoints six national coordinators to strengthen All India Adivasi Congress
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday announced the appointment of six National Coordinators for the All India Adivasi Congress, signalling a fresh push to empower and organise tribal communities nationwide. The…
Robert Pattinson shares why he loves playing the villain
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson doesn’t like to play up to people’s expectations. The actor has shared that he loves to “lower people’s expectations” of himself by playing a villain. The 40-year-old actor…
North Korea denounces NATO’s ‘intention for inter-camp confrontation’
Pyongyang, July 11 (IANS) North Korea condemned “the United States and its vassal forces” for the inter-camp confrontation intention displayed at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit, a foreign ministry spokesperson said…