Intellectuals condemning or protesting against Baruipur encounter are hypocrites: Bengal Minister
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and the West Bengal Minister of Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development, Dilip Ghosh, on Thursday described the “intellectuals” condemning and protesting against the encounter-killing of…
Prithviraj-starrer ‘I, Nobody’ makers get John Doe order to prevent piracy
Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The makers of director Nissam Basheer’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film ‘I, Nobody’, featuring actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead, have now obtained a John Doe (Ashok Kumar ) order from the Hon’ble Madras High Court to prevent…
If Iran attacks ships again, it will get much worse, says Trump
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The United States launched another round of military strikes against Iran, saying the operation was aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after what Washington described as…
EU rejects Trump credit for India FTA, says deal based on strategic interests, not tweets
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The European Union has rejected suggestions that shifting US trade policies under President Donald Trump drove the conclusion of its landmark free trade agreement with India, saying the pact was the result of years of political…
‘They do a lot of sledging’: Sangram Singh braces for Pakistan’s mind games in Asia Champion title clash
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and wrestling star Sangram Singh opened up about the intense mental and physical pressure of competing in his career’s first-ever title bout, especially given the massive scale of an…
Vance announces fresh crackdown on H-1B fraud
Washington, July 9 (IANS) Vice President J.D. Vance on Wednesday announced a fresh crackdown on alleged fraud involving the H-1B visa programme, saying the US Department of Labor has launched “dozens of subpoenas and investigations” targeting…
PM Modi invites Australian businesses to partner in India’s growth story
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited Australian businesses to partner in India’s growth story across sectors including manufacturing, clean energy, AI, digital economy, etc. This came as PM Modi and his…
AICWA seeks high-level probe after Rajesh Sharma falls critically ill during Prabhas’ ‘Fauji’ shoot
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a high-level investigation into the sudden deterioration of veteran actor Rajesh Sharma’s health while shooting for actor Prabhas’ upcoming film…
Chelsea sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon until 2034
London, July 9 (IANS) Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract that runs until 2034. The Premier League club also announced that Jesse Derry has signed a new contract until 2032. Quenda is regarded as one of…
Don’t know if Iran will honour the deal, says Trump after fresh strikes
Washington, July 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran wants to negotiate after fresh US retaliatory strikes, but questioned whether Tehran could be trusted to honour any agreement, saying Washington would continue responding forcefully while…