Two back-to-back earthquakes jolt Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Aug 20 – Two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 4.9 and 4.8 on the Richter scale occurred in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. However, no loss of life or damage to property has been so far reported from anywhere. Meteorological Department Director, Mukhtar Ahmad
India, Japan to hold 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting today
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, will hold the third round of India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting with their Indian counterparts on Tuesday. The meeting
Netanyahu accepts US proposal on hostage deal; Blinken calls on Hamas to do same
Jerusalem, Aug 20 – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to the American ‘bridging proposal’ on the release of hostages after a three-hour meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem. “The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s commitment to the
MUDA case: Siddaramaiah says pleased with K’taka High Court order; petitioners say it won’t change anything
Bengaluru, Aug 20 – Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he is pleased with the Karnataka High Court’s interim direction to a special court in Bengaluru to defer further proceedings on complaints related to alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the
Bengal govt forms SIT to probe corruption charges at RG Kar during Sandip Ghosh’s tenure
Kolkata, Aug 20 – The West Bengal government on Monday evening announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations of financial irregularities at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital since 2021, when it was under the
FIA’s 3rd International India Day Parade in Boston: A celebration of freedom, tradition, and small businesses
By: Vandana Jhingan The 3rd International India Day Parade, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in Boston, was a vibrant display of cultural heritage, community solidarity, and support for small businesses. The parade wound through Boston’s India Street and central streets,
Ram Charan hoists Indian tricolour at Melbourne during IFFM 2024
Mumbai, Aug 17 – Telugu superstar Ram Charan, who is in Melbourne currently, hoisted the Indian tricolour at the Federation Square in Melbourne to celebrate the Indian spirit during the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The actor was also honoured with the
Mahmudul Hasan ruled out of Pakistan Tests with groin injury
Lahore, Aug 17 – Before the start of the two-match Test series against Pakistan, Bangladesh opener Mahmudul Hasan has been ruled out of the series owing to a groin injury. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not yet named Hasan’s replacement. “We have received
Hussain thinks Pope’s appointment as Test captain for SL series augurs well for England
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Former captain Nasser Hussain thinks Ollie Pope’s appointment as England Test skipper for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka augurs well for the side ahead of the all-important Ashes happening next year in Australia. Pope was made England
Centre to form panel to suggest measures for healthcare professionals’ safety
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured doctors of all possible efforts to ensure safety, as services were impacted in the states in the wake of nation-wide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against the brutal
Siddaramaiah following footsteps of Gandhi family: BJP on MUDA scam
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday welcomed Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s nod to prosecute Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. Addressing media at BJP National Headquarters, party
CM Siddaramaiah should cooperate in probe against him: Union Min Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi, (Karnataka) Aug 17 – Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Saturday stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cooperate with the investigation following the Karnataka Governor’s decision to allow sanction for prosecution. Speaking to the media at
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ collects $1.08 billion at the global box office, $10.5 million in India
Los Angeles, Aug 17 – The recently released superhero movie ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ continues to set the box office on fire. The film has collected $1.086 billion at the global box office after 23 days of release, reports Variety. In India, the film’s
Zeenat Aman set to trigger nostalgia with ‘iconic and groovy tunes’ in Hindi cinema
Mumbai, Aug 17 – Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has said that she is all set to pay an ode to five decades of fronting the “most iconic and groovy tunes” in Hindi cinema. Zeenat, an avid social media user, took to Instagram, where
Czech Republic, Slovakia agree on cooperation in medicines policy
Prague, Aug 17 – Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek and his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Dolinkova signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in medicines policy and medical devices. The two countries on Friday agreed to collaborate on facilitating the faster entry of
Raj Anadkat was busy tracking engagement on his Reel when he got a call for his new show
Mumbai, Aug 17 – Actor Raj Anadkat, who essays the role of Keshav in the Gujarati television show ‘United State of Gujarat’, feels that the universe aligned perfectly for him with the show as it gave him the opportunity to work in his
Dheeraj Dhooper wishes his ‘girl’ Shraddha Arya on birthday
Mumbai, Aug 17 Television actor Dheeraj Dhooper has wished his “Kundali Bhagya” co-star Shraddha Arya on her 37th birthday on Saturday. Dheeraj took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures with Shraddha and wished that she gets bigger, better and stronger.
Pawan Khera criticises govt over train accidents, CAG report on Railways
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the Union government over the train accident near Kanpur that took place in the wee hours of Saturday. He also criticised the Centre over the CAG report stating that funds meant for
Results of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha not in line with Biden’s proposal: Hamas source
Gaza, Aug 17 – The results of the Gaza peace negotiations between Israel and the US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Doha are not in line with US President Joe Biden’s proposal presented to Hamas in July, said a Hamas source. “Any agreement
Neeraj Chopra to participate in Lausanne Diamond League meet
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Paris Olympics silver medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra stated that he was fully positive competing against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and believed that he could have broken the gold medalist’s Olympic record but somehow “his body didn’t allow.” Chopra,