FTA in focus during UK Foreign Secretary’s flying Delhi visit
New Delhi, July 24 - Talks on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will feature majorly during UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's flying visit to New Delhi on Wednesday.
US Secret Service chief quits over Trump assassination bid
Washington, July 23, - US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle tendered her resignation on Tuesday, a day after she faced brutal bipartisan grilling at a Congressional hearing on the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for President, at an
Russia adds 15 British nationals to sanctions list
Moscow, July 23 - Russia has widened its sanctions list and imposed restrictions on 15 more British citizens, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
Kenya beefs up security at main airport ahead of protests
Nairobi, July 23 - Kenyan authorities on Tuesday heightened security in and around the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the capital of Nairobi, the country's main airport, ahead of anti-government protests.
Global tech outage continues disrupting US air travel for fourth consecutive day
Los Angeles, July 23 - The global tech outage continued to wreak havoc on US air travel Monday with hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded at airports across the nation, four days after the incident caused widespread flight cancellations and
UN envoy says Yemen rival parties agreed to de-escalate economic crisis
Sanaa, July 23 - The Yemeni government and the Houthi group agreed to end the banking dispute and resume flights from Houthi-held capital Sanaa, in a deal mediated by Saudi Arabia, the UN envoy for Yemen said in a statement on Tuesday.
Laos moves to enhance tour guides’ skills to promote tourism
Vientiane, July 23 - The Laos government has provided training courses for domestic tour guides to ensure they are sufficiently knowledgeable about the Southeast Asian nation's history and culture, while boosting the number of guides amid surging visitor arrivals.
Estonia’s new government takes office
Tallinn, July 23 - The members of Estonia's new government, led by Kristen Michal, took the oath of office in front of the parliament on Tuesday.
Sydney Airport records 6.4 per cent rise in passenger traffic
Sydney, July 23 - Australia's Sydney Airport has seen 9.7 million travelers passing through its terminals in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, representing a 6.4-per cent increase from the same period last year, but still falling short of its pre-Covid levels.
Kamala Harris secures majority of delegates, Trump campaign targets her on ‘border invasion’
Washington, July 23 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of the majority of Democratic delegates who will formally elect her as the party's nominee for president at the convention in August as the Trump campaign prepared to hold her responsible
Four killed as plane with 19 people on board crashes in Nepal
Kathmandu, July 24 - Four people were killed after a plane with 19 people on board crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday, local media reported.
Budget heralds big bang tax reforms, simplifies long term capital gains: Experts
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 contains some big bang tax reforms and the government is sticking to its path of simplifying and streamlining the entire tax regime, experts said on Wednesday.
Soldier injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara succumbs to injuries
Srinagar, July 24 - The soldier injured in an encounter with the terrorists on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, succumbed to injuries in the hospital.
Amarnath Yatra proceeding peacefully, another batch of pilgrims leaves for Valley
Jammu, July 24 - The ongoing Amarnath Yatra has been proceeding peacefully since it started on June 29 as another batch of 2,907 pilgrims left Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for the Valley on Wednesday morning in two escorted convoys.
INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it ‘discriminatory’
New Delhi, July 24 - The opposition INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against the Union Budget.
Budget increases expenditure for National Health Mission, proposes digital public infra
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale.
India the most exciting economic story in world: UKIBC on Union Budget
New Delhi, July 24 - Calling India the most exciting economic story in the world, The UK India Business Council on Wednesday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the government for an emphasis on facilitating foreign investments and commitment towards fiscal stability in
Time to invest in stocks which can deliver superior returns: Experts on LTCG tax
New Delhi, July 24 - Stock market experts on Wednesday said that investors should focus on buying stocks which can deliver superior returns after a marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equity becomes a reality.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office.
Paris Olympics: Mirabai Chanu eyeing historic second medal in another lone ranger effort
Mumbai, July 24 - One of the four individual Indian athletes hoping for a repeat of their success from the Tokyo Olympics and win back-to-back medals, weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is the lone weightlifter representing the country in the Paris Olympic Games.