‘Bolstering EU’s strategic partnership with India key priority during Ireland’s Presidency’
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Strengthening the European Union’s strategic partnership with India would be a key priority during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly, said on…
Three arrested over alleged bid to lure TVK MLA, Karur DMK functionaries among those held
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) An alleged attempt to engineer defections from the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) government snowballed on Wednesday after Chennai police arrested three persons, including a YouTuber and two DMK functionaries from Karur, in…
Chelsea sign Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta on long-term deal
London, July 1 (IANS) West London club Chelsea have completed the signing of Italy international defender Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta, with the 21-year-old putting pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2033.…
ICAR signs MoU with Agriculture Department of Seychelles to strengthen agri-research cooperation
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Agriculture Department, Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy, Republic of Seychelles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral…
Legendary WI pacer Walsh appointed as Zimbabwe men’s bowling coach
Harare, July 1 (IANS) Legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh has been appointed as bowling coach of Zimbabwe’s senior men’s team, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. Walsh, who served as bowling consultant during the ICC Men’s T20 World…
When Preity Zinta revealed why she hates being called ‘Bubbly’
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta revealed why she hates being called ‘Bubbly’ during one of her appearances on the popular chat show, ‘Koffee With Karan’. Preity told host Karan Johar that although she got stranded with…
Ex-Trinamool MP skips police summons in case linked to husband’s arrest
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) Former two-time Trinamool Congress MP Aparupa Poddar, who is accused of obstructing policemen while National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials arrested her husband and Trinamool councillor Shakir Ali, skipped appearing before…
US detains three Cubans after Rubio action
Washington, July 1 (IANS) Three Cuban nationals, including a former employee of a Cuban government-linked organisation sanctioned by the United States earlier this month, have been taken into federal custody after Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Man held at Ahmedabad airport with hydroponic marijuana valued at over Rs 4 crore
Ahmedabad, July 1 (IANS) A 40-year-old man from Maharashtra was arrested at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) after Customs officials allegedly recovered 4.276 kg of hydroponic marijuana, estimated to be worth more…
Bihar’s health department to instal CCTV cameras in all government hospitals: Nishant Kumar
Patna, July 1 (IANS) Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar has announced a series of measures aimed at improving the functioning of government hospitals, including the installation of CCTV cameras across all state-run healthcare facilities and the…