World considers India a reliable power: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the world considers India a reliable power. Addressing a media event here, PM Modi said: “Bharat is a fast-growing economy, a credible economy, and along with being among the…
NMC to phase out PG diploma medical courses after 2026-27
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) In a move to standardise post-graduate medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to phase out post-graduate diploma medical courses from next year, an official said on Monday. The NMC’s decision…
Rashmika Mandanna drops some tiny moments of happiness with her fur baby Aura
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna decided to treat the users with some tiny moments of happiness with her fur baby Aura. Taking to her official Instagram handle on Monday, the ‘Pushpa’ actress dropped a couple of photos and…
CRED founder Kunal Shah to join as WhatsApp’s next global CEO
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday that CRED founder Kunal Shah will join Meta as WhatsApp’s next global CEO. Meta is also investing around $900 million (nearly Rs 8,550 crore) in the fintech company CRED. As part of the…
Golf: Talwar records best overseas finish of season with tied-12th at England Open
Worcestershire, June 22 (IANS) Saptak Talwar produced his best performance outside India this season, narrowly missing out on a top 10 finish as he ended tied 12th at the English Open on the HotelPlanner Tour. The 27-year-old Indian signed off with a…
Pakistan, Afghanistan entering new phase of confrontation: Report
Kabul, June 22 (IANS) The frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has historically remained volatile, is entering a new phase of confrontation as none of the two sides is indicating willingness to step back. Recently, Taliban authorities…
Badruddin Ajmal alleges Assam CM’s politics, public remarks have left Muslims in state fearful
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal on Monday launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Muslim community in the state has been living in fear because of the BJP leader’s politics and…
TN plans SOP to fast track sexual assault cases, HC seeks status report
Chennai, June 22 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is preparing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at expediting the investigation, prosecution, and trial of sexual offences against women and children, the Madras High Court was informed on Monday.…
BJP govt announces 20-percentage-point DA increase in maiden Bengal Budget
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) The Suvendu Adhikari government on Monday announced a 20-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees in its first full Budget after assuming office. Presenting the Budget for the financial…
US sanctions Hezbollah-linked officials, firms
Washington, June 22 (IANS) The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on two Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese officials and a network of business associates accused of supporting the Iran-backed group, saying the move is aimed at weakening what Washington…