SC suggests identifying ‘creamy layer’ in SC-STs
New Delhi, Aug 1 - The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested the application of the "creamy layer" principle to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for availing benefits of affirmative action.
‘Marathi Mulga’ Swapnil gives Maha 2nd Olympic medal in 72 years; Kolhapur erupts in joy
Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Aug 1 - There couldn’t have been a better pre-birthday gift for himself and the country as shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the bronze in men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday -- scripting history by bagging
Confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease soar up to 60 in Melbourne
Sydney, Aug 1 - Authorities said on Thursday that a major outbreak of Legionnaires' disease resulted in 60 confirmed cases in the Australian state of Victoria.
Indian nationals ‘strongly advised’ to leave Lebanon
Beirut, Aug 1 - India on Thursday "strongly advised" all its nationals to leave Lebanon in view of the "potential threats in the region" due to escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
South Korea proposes providing humanitarian aid to North Korea over flood damage
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea on Thursday proposed providing humanitarian aid to North Korea over damage from the recent downpours in its northern border areas along the Amnok River, as the North is believed to have sustained huge casualties.
Former vice president of China Development Bank expelled from CPC
Beijing, Aug 1 - Li Jiping, a former vice president of China Development Bank, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) due to serious violations of discipline and laws.
Major Southeast Asia economies to see promising growth in 10 years: Report
Singapore, Aug 1 - The top six economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, will grow at an annual average rate of 5.1 per cent over the next 10 years, according to a report issued on Thursday.
Top South Korean, Australian military officials hold talks on security cooperation
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea's top military officer held video talks with his new Australian counterpart on Thursday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
South Korea’s Presidential office holds meeting to discuss Middle East tensions
Seoul, Aug 1 - The South Korean presidential office said on Thursday it held a meeting to discuss the impact of rising tensions in the Middle East on the domestic economy and security.
South Korea, US hold 1st-ever tabletop exercise on integrating nuclear, conventional capabilities
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korea and the United States staged their first-ever table-top exercise on integrating Seoul's advanced conventional forces with Washington's nuclear capabilities this week to better respond to North Korea's nuclear threats, officials said Thursday.
Australia disappointed by Japan’s decision to expand whaling target list
Canberra, Aug 1 - The Australian government has denounced Japan's decision to expand its commercial whaling.
Cambodian PM praises women’s role in ASEAN’s economic development
Phnom Penh, Aug 1 - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday that women have played a pivotal role in socio-economic development and poverty reduction in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
India ‘will never be formal ally’ of Washington but can have ‘strongest’ ties as allies on global stage: US diplomat
New York, Aug 1 - India "will never be a formal ally or partner of the United States" as it is "also a great power" with "its own beliefs, its own interests" but the two can act as allies on the global stage,
Trends in welfare of Indigenous Australians ‘deeply troubling’: Minister McCarthy
Canberra, Aug 1 - The Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy has described a new government report on the welfare of First Nations people as deeply troubling.
9/11 mastermind, two other defendants agreed to plead guilty: Pentagon
Washington, Aug 1 - The mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on US soil, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and two of his accomplices have agreed to plead guilty, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Venezuelan president appeals to Supreme Court to audit, certify election outcome
Caracas, Aug 1 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro submitted an appeal to the Electoral Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to audit and certify the results of presidential elections amid calls for greater transparency.
Iran to seek revenge for Hamas chief’s death in ‘well-managed’ way: expert
Tehran, Aug 1 - Iran would seek revenge for the alleged Israeli assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in a "well-managed" way without escalating the regional crisis, an Iranian expert said.
Hezbollah chief to address public today after Israel assassinated its military chief
Tel Aviv, Aug 1 - The Chief of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, will give a public address today after the funeral of Hezbollah’s military chief Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli attack on Tuesday night.
S. Korean Finance Minister vows contingency plans against global financial market uncertainty
Seoul, Aug 1 - South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Thursday vowed to beef up monitoring of the global financial market and devise contingency plans to better respond to uncertainties regarding interest rates in the US and other nations.
Venezuelan Prez appeals to Supreme Court to audit, certify election outcome
Caracas, Aug 1 - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has submitted an appeal to the Electoral Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to audit and certify the results of Sunday's presidential elections amid calls for greater transparency.