Govt extends deadline for comments on new packaging rule for retail goods
New Delhi, Aug 2 - The Centre's Department of Consumer Affairs has extended the timeline for submission of comments on the proposed amendment in Rule 3 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, by a month, to August 30 from the earlier date
Mideast tensions: Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv till Aug 8
New Delhi, Aug 2 - Amid growing tensions in parts of the Middle East, Air India on Friday announced to suspend flight operations to and from Tel Aviv till August 8 with immediate effect.
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery continues: IMF
Colombo, Aug 2 - Sri Lanka's economic recovery continues with real gross domestic product (GDP) posting three consecutive quarters of expansion, and growth accelerating to 5.3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.
Israel furious after Turkish flag flies half-mast in Tel Aviv post Hamas leader Haniyeh’s death
Tel Aviv, Aug 2 - Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Friday ordered his ministry to summon Turkey's Deputy Turkish Ambassador in the country and issue a "severe reprimand" for lowering of the Turkish flag to half-mast at the Turkish Embassy in Tel
Regional conference in Thailand explores digital economy cooperation
Bangkok, Aug 2 - Policymakers, industry executives, representatives of associations and experts gathered in Thailand's capital to share insights on digital economy cooperation and development in Southeast Asia at a regional conference.
Turkey blocks access to Instagram amid censorship allegations
Ankara, Aug 2 - Turkey has blocked access to Instagram, the Turkish Regulatory Authority for Digital Information and Communications (BTK) announced on Friday without specifying the reason or duration of the ban.
Germany joins UN Command as 18th member state
Pyeongtaek Aug 2 - Germany on Friday formally joined the US-led UN Command (UNC) as the 18th official member state, marking the first expansion of the multinational force in more than a decade.
Bears growl! Sensex falls 885 points, investors lose over Rs 4 lakh crore
Mumbai, Aug 2 - Indian equity indices closed in the deep red on Friday session following profit booking on higher levels.
Militias summit in Tehran: Who makes up the Axis of Resistance?
Tehran, Aug 2 - Iran has called a summit in Tehran with its regionally allied militias to prepare a retaliation against Israel after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.
Wayanad disaster: Cong to build 100 houses, says Rahul Gandhi
Wayanad, Aug 2 - On the second day of his visit to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said that the Congress party will build 100 houses for the people affected by the tragedy.
Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC upholds Bibhav Kumar’s arrest
New Delhi, Aug 2 - The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar challenging his arrest in the Swati Maliwal assault case.
Biden administration convinced Iran will attack Israel in next few days
Washington, Aug 2 - The Biden administration is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the coming days and is preparing to help it repel it , three American sources told Axios, according to which the Iranian attack - in retaliation for the
You are acting like Centre’s puppet to destabilise govt: K’taka CM tells Guv on show cause notice
Mysuru, (Karnataka) Aug 2 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the show cause notice issued to him by the Governor regarding the alleged irregularities in MUDA and accused the Centre of misusing the Raj Bhavan to destabilise the elected government.
SC rejects plea seeking SIT probe into electoral bond ‘scam’
New Delhi, August 2 - The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Special Investigative Team (SIT) probe under the supervision of a retired apex court judge into an alleged scam in poll financing using electoral
Paris Olympics: Indian Judoka Tulika Maan bows out in opener
Paris, Aug 2 - India's Tulika Maan's campaign in her maiden Olympics ended early as she crashed out in the opening round of Judo women's +78kg event at the Paris Games, here on Friday.
Plea on Ghatal LS poll: Calcutta HC directs inclusion of sitting MP as party
Kolkata, Aug 2 - Acting on the election petition filed by the BJP candidate from Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal, Hiran Chatterjee, the Calcutta High Court on Friday directed that the sitting Trinamool Congress MP from that constituency, Deepak Adhikari be
Indonesia identifies over 100 new potential nickel reserve sites
Jakarta, Aug 2 - There are at least 100 additional sites in Indonesia with the potential to contain nickel reserves that remain unexplored, according to recent findings by the Geological Agency of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.
Biden welcomes Americans returning home after prisoner swap with Russia
Washington, Aug 2 - Three American citizens, Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and American green card holder Vladimir Kara-Murza, have returned to the United States after a prisoner swap with Russia on Thursday that US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan described as
No response from North Korea on South Korea’s offer for flood relief: Unification Ministry
Seoul, Aug 2 - North Korea has not yet responded to South Korea's proposal to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea for the damage caused by recent downpours in its northern border areas, Seoul's Unification Ministry said on Friday.
Saudi FM, Blinken discuss Mideast tensions over phone
Riyadh, Aug 2 - Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed regional developments in the Middle East over the phone, the Saudi Press Agency reported.