K’taka BJP chief writes to Tamil Nadu CM, seeks cooperation on Cauvery, Mekedatu
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday wrote an open letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, urging him to adopt a statesmanlike approach during discussions with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on the…
Diljit Dosanjh savours Japan’s delicacies as he explores Tokyo ahead of Europe tour
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is making the most of his time in Japan before embarking on his much-awaited Europe Tour. The ‘Udta Punjab’ actor recently shared glimpses from his Tokyo visit, giving a peek into his travel…
Delhi Police arrest domestic help, accomplice for theft; diamond rings, cash recovered
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The police have arrested a domestic help and her alleged accomplice for their involvement in a house theft in Delhi’s Krishna Nagar, recovering two diamond rings and cash during the investigation, officials said on Sunday.…
Security tightened in Odisha for Prez Murmu’s two-day visit
Bhubaneswar, Aug 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to begin a two-day official visit to Odisha’s Ganjam district on Monday, with the state administration completing the final phase of preparations and implementing elaborate security…
Chennai to get 12 mini taluk offices to speed up revenue certificate services
Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) In a move aimed at making revenue services faster and more accessible, the Tamil Nadu government plans to establish 12 mini taluk offices with dedicated e-seva centres across Chennai to handle applications for various revenue…
Trump says US agrees to hold off Iran attack as deal takes shape, cites Hormuz reopening
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States had agreed to hold off a planned military attack on Iran after Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries requested a pause, claiming that the framework of a potential…
Death toll from Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake rises to 38
Tokyo, Aug 2 (IANS) The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 38, the prefectural government said Sunday. At a disaster response headquarters meeting held Sunday morning, Kumamoto Prefecture…
Delhi to witness cloudy skies, light rain today; heavier monsoon showers likely this week
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Delhi is expected to witness a generally cloudy day on Sunday, with light rainfall likely at isolated places, as monsoon conditions continue across the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The…
Iranian FM warns US against ‘adventurous’ actions
Tehran, Aug 2 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned the United States against taking any “adventurous” actions, saying those responsible would bear the consequences, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news…
At least three killed, two wounded in shooting at restaurant in Idaho, US
San Francisco, Aug 2 (IANS) At least three people were killed and at least two others injured in a shooting in the area of an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, in the northwestern US state of Idaho, on Saturday, local officials said. The shooting began…