Palash Sen offers prayers at Patna Sahib: Gave my soul a place to land
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Singer Palash Sen sought divine blessings at Takht Sri Patna Sahib and said that there is something incredibly grounding about walking into a sacred space after the chaos of a live show. Palash, who was in Patna for a live concert,…
Heavy rain batters Maharashtra; school holiday declared, WFH advisory issued for Mumbai
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra continued to reel under the impact of torrential rainfall on Tuesday, with heavy showers disrupting normal life across several districts, including Mumbai and Pune. Authorities declared a holiday for all schools in Pune,…
GalaxEye plans two new OptoSAR satellites after Mission Drishti
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Bengaluru-based space technology startup GalaxEye on Tuesday said its maiden Mission Drishti has successfully validated key technologies and mission capabilities, paving the way for the launch of two next-generation OptoSAR…
Australian study warns of rising youth mental health admissions as heat intensifies
Sydney, July 7 (IANS) Extreme heat significantly increases the risk of hospital admissions for mental health conditions among young people, according to a large Australian study, highlighting a growing public health concern linked to climate change.…
TN revamps free Pongal dhotis and sarees for 2027 with better quality, new colours
Chennai, July 7 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major revamp of the free dhotis and sarees distributed under its annual Pongal gift scheme, introducing improved fabric quality, enhanced durability and a wider range of colours for the…
Baloch activists protest in Germany, allege worsening human rights abuses in Balochistan
Berlin, July 7 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) staged a protest in Germany’s Bremen, highlighting the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan and the alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani authorities. Addressing the gathering,…
Defence, strategic projects and critical minerals supply chain among top agenda of PM Modi’s Indonesia visit
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes visit to Indonesia, several outcomes are expected across the defence, strategic infrastructure and critical minerals sectors, as both countries focus on deepening cooperation in a range…
Strong, violent typhoon may approach Japan’s Okinawa around weekend
Tokyo, July 7 (IANS) Typhoon Bavi, a very large and violent tropical cyclone, could approach Japan’s southern island prefecture of Okinawa with strong intensity later this week, the country’s weather agency said on Tuesday. According to the…
Karnataka SIR: Four Union Ministers among BJP-JD(S) delegation meeting EC in Delhi today
Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Senior BJP and JD(S) leaders from Karnataka, including four Union Ministers, will meet the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi on Tuesday to submit a memorandum over issues concerning the ongoing Special Intensive…
FIFA WC: Belgium shatter co-hosts USA’s dream in the last 16
Seattle, July 7 (IANS) Charles De Ketelaere’s first-half brace, Hans Vanaken’s first World Cup goal and a late strike from substitute Romelu Lukaku send Belgiium through to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory over co-hosts USA at Seattle…