15 killed in migrant shipwreck off Mauritania
Nouakchott, July 25 - At least 15 people were killed after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed.
UN launches $136 million flash appeal for drought-hit Malawi
United Nations, July 25 - The United Nations and its partners have launched a flash appeal seeking more than $136 million to assist people impacted by Malawi's devastating drought.
Trump calls Harris ‘Left Lunatic’ at campaign rally
New York, July 25 - In his first campaign rally after President Joe Biden quit the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris firmed up her position to become the Democratic Party candidate, Republican nominee Donald Trump lit into her laying out his angles
Turkey nabs terrorist behind attack in Russia
Ankara, July 25 - A Russian terrorist who organised a bomb attack in Russia was captured in Turkey's southwestern port city of Bodrum, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
Moscow says Zelensky’s proposal on potential negotiations unreliable
Moscow, July 25 - Statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on potential negotiations with Russia lack credibility, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Eluned Morgan set to become new first Minister of Wales
London, July 25 - Eluned Morgan has become the new Welsh Labour leader and is set to be the next first Minister of Wales, the party confirmed.
Norway joins EU in sanctions against Israeli settlers
Oslo, July 25 - Norway has aligned with the European Union (EU) in imposing sanctions against Israeli extremist settlers in the West Bank, a government statement said.
Indonesian President to start working in new capital soon
Jakarta, July 25 - Indonesian President Joko Widodo is expected to commence performing his official duties in the country's new capital Nusantara located on Kalimantan Island on July 28.
Welcome desire to conclude mutually beneficial FTA, PM Modi tells visiting UK Foreign Secretary
New Delhi, July 24 - UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday as both countries continue to unlock the full potential of their growing partnership in diverse fields.
Kamala Harris trumps Donald among Indian-Americans, shows Harris campaign internal poll
Washington, July 24 - Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the post of US President, has a 19 percentage point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in favourability ratings among Indian Americans, according to internal polling by the Harris campaign.
PM Modi congratulates Abhinav Bindra on being awarded Olympic Order
New Delhi, July 25 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the medallist shooter and IOC member for being awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
NORAD intercepts bombers from China, Russia off Alaskan coast
Washington, July 25 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has said that it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska from China and Russia.
SC Collegium recommends extension of 9 judges’ term in Calcutta HC
New Delhi, July 25 - The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI), D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the extension of term of nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court for a year.
Biden tells Americans he quit race to ‘unify his party’
Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party” with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal is larger than "personal ambition".
‘Passing the torch to new generation’, says Biden to Americans after exiting presidential race
Washington, July 25 - US President Joe Biden has said he is "passing the torch to a new generation" as he explained his abrupt departure from the 2024 presidential race to Americans for the first time on Wednesday night, in an Oval Office
‘Give us the tools, we will finish the job’, says Netanyahu to US lawmakers
Washington, July 25 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday told US lawmakers in a joint meeting of Congress that he was confident of securing the release of all hostages from Hamas's captivity and said "give us the tools and we will
K’taka BJP MLAs raise slogans, sing bhajans during night-long protest against MUDA scam
Bengaluru, July 25 - The BJP legislators in both the Assembly and Council in Karnataka on Wednesday danced, sloganeered, and sang bhajans during their night-long agitation in the Vidhana Soudha, protesting the denial of an opportunity to debate the Mysuru Urban Development Authority
India, UK launch joint Technology Security Initiative spanning 7 key areas
New Delhi, July 24 - The Indian and UK Prime Ministers, recognising the increasing role of technology in national security and economic development, have launched a new ‘Technology Security Initiative’ (TSI), spanning seven vital sectors, to elevate the strategic partnership between the two
Abolishing angel tax to benefit entire Indian startup ecosystem: Experts
New Delhi, July 24 - The Indian startup ecosystem players on Wednesday applauded the Budget 2024 for doing away with the angel tax, which was levied on money raised by companies from angel investors, for all categories of financiers.
Sensex closes lower, midcap and smallcap outshine largecap stocks
Mumbai, July 24 - Indian equity indices closed in the red on Wednesday following profit booking in largecap stocks.