Iran’s supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report
Tehran, Aug 1 - Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a media report said, citing three unnamed Iranian officials.
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, hints at September cut
Washington, Aug 1 - The US Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25 per cent to 5.5 per cent, as inflation continues to cool, hinting that a rate cut might come as soon as September.
‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Kamala Harris’ racial identity
Chicago, Aug 1 - Former US President Donald Trump has triggered a controversy by raising questions on the racial identity of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris during a convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Chicago.
Guterres calls killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders ‘dangerous escalation’
United Nations, Aug 1 - Calling the twin strikes by Israel killing senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah during a 24-hour period a "dangerous escalation", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an international diplomatic push to prevent a broader regional conflict.
Historic day for Indian stock market, Nifty closes above 25,000 for first time
Mumbai, Aug 1 - Indian frontline indices closed at a record high on Thursday due to positive sentiment in the market.
We work hard, unlike others who make reels to show off: Railway Minister
New Delhi, Aug 1 - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while addressing the Lok Sabha on Thursday, criticised the Opposition for their handling of Railway safety and infrastructure during their tenure.
From a TTE in Railways to Olympic medallist: The inspiring journey of Swapnil Kusale
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - India's marksman Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Swapnil qualified for the final round after finishing 7th with a total score of 590.
Adani Enterprises Ltd posts 116 pc net profit growth at Rs 1,458 crore in Q1
Ahmedabad, Aug 1 - Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) on Thursday reported a robust net profit of Rs 1,458 crore in the April-June quarter, an impressive 116 per cent growth from the same quarter last fiscal.
Paris Olympics: Nikhat Zareen’s campaign ends in pre-quarters, loses to Wu Yu
Paris, Aug 1 - India's best medal hope in boxing Nikhat Zareen's Paris Olympics campaign ended after a loss against Asian Games gold medallist China's Wu Yu in the women’s 50kg round of 16, here on Thursday.
Rahul and Priyanka reach landslide-hit Chooramala in Wayanad, take stock of situation
New Delhi, Aug 1 - Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Wayanad’s Chooramala, one of the worst hit regions by the catastrophic landslides, on Thursday.
Paris Olympics: ‘You’ve shown what chasing dreams is all about’, Abhinav Bindra lauds Swapnil Kusale
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - Beijing Olympics gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra said he is "absolutely thrilled" after Swapnil Kusale's epic bronze medal win in the 50m Rifle 3 Position event at the Paris Olympics, here on Thursday.
UPI transactions surge 35 pc to reach Rs 20.64 lakh crore in July: NPCI
New Delhi, Aug 1 - The Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based transactions surged once again in the month of July, reaching Rs 20.64 lakh crore against Rs 20.07 lakh crore in the previous month – a massive 35 per cent surge (year-on-year), the data
India and Vietnam adopt ‘new plan of action’ to solidify strategic partnership
New Delhi, Aug 1 - Emphasising that India's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and Vietnam's 'Vision 2045' continue to accelerate development and have opened up many new areas of mutual cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Thursday that both countries have decided to further strengthen
Telangana will be first to implement SC categorisation: CM Reddy on top court verdict
Hyderabad, Aug 1 - Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court order that the state government can sub-classify Scheduled Castes for quota and declared that his state would be the first to implement it.
Centre released Rs 1.64 lakh crore to states for constructing houses for urban poor: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 1 - The Centre has released Rs 1.64 lakh crore to all states and Union Territories (UTs) till now under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) for constructing houses for the poor in urban areas, the Minister of State for
Paris Olympics: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze in Men’s 50m Rifle 3P event
Chateauroux, Aug 1 - Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics, here on Thursday. He also become the first Indian shooter to bag a medal in this event at the quadrennial extravaganza.
ADB approves $400 mn loan to Uzbekistan
Manila, July 31 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said that it has approved two policy-based loans totalling $400 million to support Uzbekistan's initiatives to enhance its financial markets and develop a sustainable, market-led power sector.
Russia begins third stage of non-strategic nuclear exercises
Moscow, July 31 - The third stage of Russia's non-strategic nuclear exercises has begun, which focuses on the preparation of units for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday on its Telegram channel.
Biden signs Act mandating US-made flags for federal use
Washington, July 31 - United States President Joe Biden has signed an "All-American Flag Act," which mandates the federal purchase of flags completely manufactured in the US.
South Korea closely watching North Korean-China ties amid signs of rift
Seoul, July 31 - South Korea's intelligence agency is closely watching relations between North Korea and China amid increasing signs of the two countries growing apart, officials said on Wednesday.