Magnitude-4.1 aftershock rattles central Venezuela, heightening seismic concerns
Caracas, June 27 (IANS) The Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) reported on Saturday that a magnitude-4.1 earthquake was felt across the central region of the South American country, further unsettling a population already on edge…
Kerala’s 11-year-old girl Divi wins FIDE World Cup Under-12 title
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) Eleven-year-old Chess prodigy Divi Bijesh of Kerala scripted another chapter in Indian chess history by clinching the FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls Championship in Batumi, Georgia, becoming the first player from the…
Inter-State Athletics: Jumpers Ancy, Sarvesh break national records in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) Kerala’s Asian Games medallist Ancy Sojan obliterated the women’s long jump record that has stood for more than two decades, with a brilliant performance at the 65th National Inter-State Athletics Championships at Kalinga…
Pakistan: Explosion rocks Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar, three rangers killed
Islamabad, June 27 (IANS) At least three Sindh Rangers personnel were killed on Saturday after a facility of the paramilitary force in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar was attacked, local media reported. Intense firing was also reported near Meteorological…
Delhi CM suspends seven officials over procurement irregularities
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) In a firm display of its commitment to good governance, the Delhi Government has taken swift and decisive action against serious irregularities discovered at the Central Procurement Agency’s stores. Acting on the direct…
Himachal’s cherries and plums exported to Oman
Shimla, June 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday flagged off the first export consignment of 400 kg of cherries and 400 kg of plums to Oman from Chandigarh via air cargo. The fruits were produced by six…
JeM sleeper cell operative Babita sent to judicial custody after 7-day ATS remand ends
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper cell operative Babita Dhakad alias Khadija was produced before a Jaipur court on Saturday after the completion of her seven-day Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) remand and was sent to judicial…
Assam govt hopes to bring back Vrindavani Vastra from UK: Assembly Speaker
Guwahati, June 27 (IANS) Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Saturday expressed confidence that the historic Vrindavani Vastra, an iconic 16th-century Assamese textile masterpiece preserved in the United Kingdom, would be brought to…
India’s donations reflect the depth of partnership: Seychelles FM
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Barry Faure, on Saturday said that India’s donations reflect the depth of the partnership between the two nations, addressing the ceremony to hand over the…
Rajasthan: VB-G RAM-G Scheme to be launched on July 1; CM calls for effective implementation of service camps
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to ensure the effective implementation of Rural and Urban Service Camps, emphasising that grievances related to roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, and revenue…