No action against anti-India elements exposes Canada’s double standards: MEA
New Delhi, July 25 - India on Thursday reiterated that it expects Canada to take action against anti-India elements otherwise "the rule of law and respect for pluralism" in the country will continue to be "severely undermined".
Australian shipwreck found 55 years after maritime disaster
Canberra, July 25 - Researchers from Australia's national science agency have solved one of the country's biggest maritime mysteries by discovering the wreck of a ship that sank over 50 years ago.
Australia announces sanctions on Israelis over West Bank violence
Canberra, July 25 - The Australian government on Thursday announced sanctions on some Israelis involved in settler violence in the West Bank, the first time the country has imposed such punishment against Israelis over settlement activity.
India’s business activity surges to 3-month high in July
New Delhi, July 25 - India's business activity accelerated to a three-month high in July as the services sector surged and manufacturing picked up momentum leading to companies hiring at the fastest pace in 18 years, according to the latest HSBC's survey.
Govt scheme delivers tap water to 15 crore rural homes across India in last five years
New Delhi, July 25 - The National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has succeeded in providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country in the last five years, according to the latest data compiled by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha compares India’s taxation to England, services to Somalia
New Delhi, July 25 - Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2024, presented by the NDA government in its third-consecutive term, and said, "India is paying taxes like England and receiving services like Somalia."
OPEC receives compensation plans for overproduction from Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia
Vienna, July 25 - The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat said that it received compensation plans from Iraq, Kazakhstan, and Russia for their overproduced oil volumes in the first half of 2024.
Paris Olympics: Security beefed up after miscreants try to snatch bags from journalist
Paris, July 25 - With just a day left for the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, security has been beefed up in Paris after some unidentified miscreants tried to snatch bags from foreign journalists, who have come to cover the Olympics in the city.
NTR, Chandranna back as TDP-led Andhra govt goes on name changing spree
Amaravati, July 25 - From NTR Health University to YSR Health University to now back to NTR Health University. The name changing game is never ending in Andhra Pradesh.
K’taka legislature passes resolution against NEET, ‘One Nation, One Election’ amid stiff opposition
Bengaluru, July 25 - The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed resolutions against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and ‘One Nation, One Election’, amid stiff opposition by BJP and JD(S) legislators.
Paris Olympics: Sharath Kamal, Sindhu eager to carry Tri-colour at opening ceremony
Paris, July 25 - Indian table tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal and ace shuttler and two-time medallist PV Sindhu share excitement for the 'one-time opportunity' of being flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, scheduled on Friday.
Nepali boy among 3 electrocuted in flooded Pune, Lavasa city hill part collapses on villas
Pune (Maharashtra), July 25 - At least three persons, including a Nepali, were killed in Pune city and another three were trapped in their posh villas after a hill slide in Lavasa city in rain-related havoc here, the Pune Disaster Control said.
Bengal job scam case: Unable to bear expenses for hiring cyber experts, says WBBPE
Kolkata, July 25 - The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has expressed its inability to bear the expenditure of hiring cyber and software experts by the CBI to recover the data regarding optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets used in the written
Maha CM reviews rain impact, seeks help from Army & Navy
Mumbai, July 25 - Amid heavy and torrential rain in Maharashtra's Mumbai, Raigad and other districts, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he has sought help from the Army and Navy to help with rescue and relief operations, especially in Pune and
CBDT explains taxation of capital gains
New Delhi, July 25 - The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday issued FAQs to explain the new capital gains tax regime in Budget 2024-25.
NSA Doval attends state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, holds talks on strengthening India-Vietnam strategic ties
Hanoi, July 25 - National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the state funeral of Nguyen Phu Trong, the General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam who passed away on July 19, in Hanoi on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Laos as India deepens ties with ASEAN
Vientiane, July 25 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Laotian capital of Vientiane on Thursday afternoon to participate in the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format of ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),
Slovakia may retaliate against Ukraine over oil transit issue: President
Prague, July 25 - Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini said that his country might take retaliatory measures against Ukraine for its recent decision to cut off oil supplies from the Russian company Lukoil to Slovakia.
Dutch court endorses 5.6 billion euro submarine deal with France
The Hague, July 25 - A Dutch court ruled in favour of the Dutch government's decision to order four new submarines from France's Naval Group, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a German contender.
Armed groups taking toll on civilian life in Colombia: UN
United Nations, July 25 - Humanitarians said they are concerned about armed groups in Colombia displacing or restricting the movement of civilians.