NTR, Chandranna back as TDP-led Andhra govt goes on name changing spree
Amaravati, July 25 - From NTR Health University to YSR Health University to now back to NTR Health University. The name changing game is never ending in Andhra Pradesh.
K’taka legislature passes resolution against NEET, ‘One Nation, One Election’ amid stiff opposition
Bengaluru, July 25 - The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed resolutions against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and ‘One Nation, One Election’, amid stiff opposition by BJP and JD(S) legislators.
Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal, Sindhu eager to carry Tri-colour at opening ceremony
Paris, July 25 - Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal and ace shuttler and two-time medallist PV Sindhu share excitement for the 'one-time opportunity' of being flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, scheduled on Friday.
Nepali boy among 3 electrocuted in flooded Pune, Lavasa city hill part collapses on villas
Pune (Maharashtra), July 25 - At least three persons, including a Nepali, were killed in Pune city and another three were trapped in their posh villas after a hill slide in Lavasa city in rain-related havoc here, the Pune Disaster Control said.
Bengal job scam case: Unable to bear expenses for hiring cyber experts, says WBBPE
Kolkata, July 25 - The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has expressed its inability to bear the expenditure of hiring cyber and software experts by the CBI to recover the data regarding optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets used in the written
Maha CM reviews rain impact, seeks help from Army & Navy
Mumbai, July 25 - Amid heavy and torrential rain in Maharashtra's Mumbai, Raigad and other districts, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he has sought help from the Army and Navy to help with rescue and relief operations, especially in Pune and
CBDT explains taxation of capital gains
New Delhi, July 25 - The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday issued FAQs to explain the new capital gains tax regime in Budget 2024-25.
NSA Doval attends state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, holds talks on strengthening India-Vietnam strategic ties
Hanoi, July 25 - National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong, the General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam who passed away on July 19, in Hanoi on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Laos as India deepens ties with ASEAN
Vientiane, July 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Laotian capital of Vientiane on Thursday afternoon to participate in the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format of ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),
Slovakia may retaliate against Ukraine over oil transit issue: President
Prague, July 25 - Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini said that his country might take retaliatory measures against Ukraine for its recent decision to cut off oil supplies from the Russian company Lukoil to Slovakia.
Dutch court endorses 5.6 billion euro submarine deal with France
The Hague, July 25 - A Dutch court ruled in favour of the Dutch government's decision to order four new submarines from France's Naval Group, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a German contender.
Armed groups taking toll on civilian life in Colombia: UN
United Nations, July 25 - Humanitarians said they are concerned about armed groups in Colombia displacing or restricting the movement of civilians.
15 killed in migrant shipwreck off Mauritania
Nouakchott, July 25 - At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed.
UN launches $136 million flash appeal for drought-hit Malawi
United Nations, July 25 - The United Nations and its partners have launched a flash appeal seeking more than $136 million to assist people impacted by Malawi's devastating drought.
Trump calls Harris ‘Left Lunatic’ at campaign rally
New York, July 25 - In his first campaign rally after President Joe Biden quit the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris firmed up her position to become the Democratic Party candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump lit into her laying out his angles
Turkey nabs terrorist behind attack in Russia
Ankara, July 25 - A Russian terrorist who organised a bomb attack in Russia was captured in Turkey's southwestern port city of Bodrum, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
Moscow says Zelensky’s proposal on potential negotiations unreliable
Moscow, July 25 - Statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on potential negotiations with Russia lack credibility, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Eluned Morgan set to become new first Minister of Wales
London, July 25 - Eluned Morgan has become the new Welsh Labour leader and is set to be the next first Minister of Wales, the party confirmed.
Norway joins EU in sanctions against Israeli settlers
Oslo, July 25 - Norway has aligned with the European Union (EU) in imposing sanctions against Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank, a government statement said.
Indonesian President to start working in new capital soon
Jakarta, July 25 - Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to commence performing his official duties in the country's new capital Nusantara located on Kalimantan Island on July 28.