Forever chemicals flourishing in pesticides, warns study
New Delhi, July 24 - Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals, are increasingly being added to pesticide products, contaminating waterways and increasing health risk for humans.
‘Upset’ BJP minister meets Madhya Pradesh CM, party says all is well
Bhopal, July 24 - Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Nagar Singh Chouhan, who was upset after being divested of the key Forest and Environment portfolio, has met Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after meeting the party’s central leadership in Delhi.
Asitha Fernando likely to replace injured Dushmantha Chameera for white-ball series vs India
Colombo, July 24 - Ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India, Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out from the white-ball series due to injury.
C-DOT partners with IIT Roorkee, Mandi to boost 6G standardisation, connectivity
New Delhi, July 24 - The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Wednesday signed an agreement with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to help in 6G standardisation as well as boost
MUDA case: Discussion refused by K’taka Assembly Speaker
Bengaluru, July 24 - Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, UT Khader on Wednesday refused permission to debate the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) for which the Opposition BJP is seeking Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation.
South Korean space agency to spend 380.8 billion won to build 3 industrial parks
Seoul, July 24 - The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) on Wednesday said that it will spend 380.8 billion won ( equivalent to $274.8 million) for the next seven years to build three industrial parks for the space industry.
6th-gen Samsung Galaxy foldables now available in India
New Delhi, July 24 - South Korean giant Samsung on Wednesday announced the sale of its sixth-generation foldable smartphones along with other new devices for consumers in India.
Interim coach Jayasuriya calls for discipline in Sri Lankan cricket team
Colombo, July 24 - Ahead of the white-ball home series against India, newly appointed interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya calls for discipline within the Sri Lankan team, including enforcing proper haircut and the removal of piercings.
Expressway projects to boost economy of 20 districts in Bihar
Patna, July 24 - A day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 26,000 crore for three expressway projects in Bihar, these initiatives are expected to significantly boost the economy of at least 20 districts in the state.
French Alps to host 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games
New Delhi, July 24 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the French Alps will host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2030.
Not about police case, says K’taka Dy CM after meeting Darshan’s wife
Bengaluru, July 24 - Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan’s wife, Vijayalaxmi, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday at his residence here.
‘I cried when I got selected in Olympics squad’: Hockey midfielder Raj Kumar Pal
New Delhi, July 24 - Raj Kumar Pal, men’s hockey team midfielder is all set to represent India in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Apple’s Watch for kids service now live in India
New Delhi, July 24 - Tech giant Apple on Wednesday made its watch for kids feature available in India that comes with easy calling, texting, and activity monitoring.
Will further strengthen our friendship with India: Bhutanese PM after meeting Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Wednesday said their visit will further strengthen the friendship ties between Bhutan and Bharat, as they wrapped up the three-day visit to Gujarat where they also
SC mulls formation of expert panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers
New Delhi, July 24 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the formation of an expert panel to find a solution to the grievances of protesting farmers.
‘You are a woman, you don’t know anything’: Bihar CM to RJD MLA amid Assembly ruckus
Patna, July 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday sparked a fresh controversy when he made a disparaging comment on a woman MLA amid aggressive protests by the opposition members in the Assembly.
Terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell: Union Minister
Srinagar/New Delhi, July 24 - Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, said on Wednesday that terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell.
Telangana MLA performs two emergency C-sections in flood-hit Bhadrachalam
Hyderabad, July 24 - A Congress MLA in Telangana, who is also a surgeon, performed emergency caesarean sections on two pregnant women in flood-hit Bhadradri Kothagudem District.
Centre lacks ‘fairness’, no point attending NITI Ayog meeting: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 24 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to boycott the NITI Ayog Governing Council meeting scheduled in the national capital on July 27, stating that there is no point in attending the same
Over one crore tourists visited J&K in six months: Centre
Srinagar, July 24 - The Centre said on Wednesday that over one crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir till June 2024.