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,
People knew the way that Sri Lankan cricketers played the game, says Aravinda de Silva
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva recalled of the time people knew how the side used to play their game, which led to other teams wishing to emulate them. He added that it is something which isn’t
PM Modi proposes Global Development Compact to propel Global South
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a comprehensive ‘Global Development Compact’ on behalf of India to the countries of the Global South. “The foundation of this Compact will be based on the experiences of India’s development journey
BJP’s Mysuru foot march a success: K’taka LoP Ashoka hails Guv’s decision on probe against CM
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – The BJP on Saturday attributed the Governor’s approval for investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to its eight-day foot march to Mysuru over the issue. Speaking at a press
Indian startups secure $395 million this week, a massive 350 pc jump
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Riding on overall economic growth, Indian startups raised more than $395 million in at least 20 deals this week, a massive about 350 per cent jump from $113 million secured last week in 22 deals. Hospitality and travel-tech
PM Modi gives clarion call for Global South to unite amid challenges in new world order
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave a clarion call for the countries of the Global South “to unite, stand together in one voice, and become each other’s strength as this was the need of the hour” at
IAF, Indian Army carry out first-ever Aarogya Maitri Cube para-drop
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army jointly executed a first-ever para-drop operation, delivering the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude location near 15,000 feet, said the Ministry of Defence on Saturday. “These trauma care
Rs1 lakh crore disbursed for free hospital care to 7.4 crore patients under PMJAY scheme
New Delhi, Aug 17 – A total of 7.37 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1 lakh crore have been authorised under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) as of June 30, 2024, according to the latest data compiled by the
BJP hails sanction against CM; Cong says K’taka Guv is Centre’s puppet
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – The BJP and the Congress on Saturday sparred over Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). While the
Going global: UAE merchants accept Rupee via UPI to attract Indian customers
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract Indian customers. One of the biggest retail companies
TMC in firefighting mode as Durga Puja committee refuses donation over RG Kar tragedy
Kolkata, Aug 17 – The Trinamool Congress has gone into firefighting mode as one Durga Puja committee in West Bengal has announced its decision to refuse the annual Puja donation by the state government as a token of protest against the rape and
Released after marathon grilling, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again
Kolkata, Aug 17 – Former controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, arrived again at the CBI’s Salt Lake office on Saturday after being interrogated for several hours till late Friday night in connection with the ghastly
MUDA case: Karnataka Guv gives consent for prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The development is a major setback for Chief
Section of Bihar’s under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge falls into Ganga yet again
Patna, Aug 17 – In a huge embarrassment for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Saturday, a section of the superstructure of the under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River yet again. Although no injuries were
IMF’s Gita Gopinath goes bullish on India’s economic growth
New Delhi, Aug 17 – After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address to the nation, said the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors, Dr Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the
Kolkata horror: Health services hit in Chandigarh, Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 17 – Health services were severely impacted in the PGIMER, the premier health institute here with a daily footfall of around 10,000 patients, and across Punjab as all Outpatient Department (OPD) services were shut on Saturday, protesting against the alleged rape
UN human rights team to visit Dhaka to discuss probe; report says Hindus attacked
United Nations, Aug 17 – A human rights team from the world organisation will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, according to a UN Spokesperson. The High
Ganesha Gayathri Temple’s Pranaprathista ceremony captivates with growing crowds, culminating on August 18
The Ganesha Gayathri Temple is currently hosting its grand Pranaprathista ceremony, which began on August 14 and will continue through August 18. This highly anticipated event has already seen enthusiastic participation from the community, and the coming days are expected to bring even
भगवान शिव के 12 ज्योतिर्लिंगों की यात्रा की चौथी कड़ी: ओंकारेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग का इतिहास, कथा और यात्रा मार्ग
श्री ओंकारेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग भारत के 12 प्रमुख ज्योतिर्लिंगों में से एक है, जो मध्य प्रदेश के खंडवा जिले के मंधाता शहर में स्थित है। इस पवित्र स्थल की विशेषता यह है कि यह नर्मदा नदी के किनारे स्थित एक द्वीप पर बना हुआ