Indonesia intensifies fight against illegal imports
Jakarta, July 24 - Indonesia is intensifying efforts to curb illegal imports and dumping practices to protect its domestic industrial sectors.
S Korea summons defence attache in US over alleged ‘inappropriate’ conduct
Seoul, July 24 - The Defence Ministry of South Korea said on Wednesday that it has summoned a defence attache stationed at the South Korean Embassy in the United States for questioning over alleged "inappropriate" behaviour.
Paris Olympics: ‘I am attacked because I am black’, German flag bearer Dennis Schroder speaks on racism
Paris, July 24 - The 2023 FIBA World Champions, Germany, are set to continue their dominance on the international stage at the Paris Olympics. Basketball team captain Dennis Schroder, who was named as the country’s flag bearer, spoke out how he has dealt
Budget session: Odisha Assembly witnesses repeated adjournments on third day
Bhubaneswar, July 24 - Odisha Assembly continues to witness repeated adjournments on Wednesday again following a ruckus on the third day of the budget session.
EAM agreed to grant request on passport offices in Garhwal: Baluni
New Delhi, July 24 - Anil Baluni, BJP MP from Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency in Uttarakhand, met External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Wednesday and raised the need for passport offices in Garhwal’s remote areas.
Assam has retrieved encroached land – ‘larger’ than Chandigarh, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, July 24 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that due to the state government's proactive approach, a sizable quantity of land encroached was freed which is bigger than Chandigarh city.
Six more Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry
Agartala, July 24 - With six more Bangladesh nationals arrested by the security forces, the infiltration from the neighbouring country into Tripura continues unabated.
Italian Air Force jet crashes during Ex Pitch Black in Australia, pilot safe
Darwin, July 24 - An Italian Air Force Eurofighter 2000 Typhoon jet crashed on Wednesday during the ongoing multi-nation Exercise Pitch Black - Australia's biggest international air combat training activity - after encountering an "unknown issue" during a training flight.
Ruckus in Bengal Assembly over motion to discuss violence; BJP walks out
Kolkata, July 24 - There was ruckus in the West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday over a motion moved by BJP MLAs seeking a discussion on the law and order situation in West Bengal.
Himachal Pradesh sees one crore tourist arrival in six months
Shimla, July 24 - Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a significant surge in tourism as over one crore tourists visited the state in the first six months of 2024, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.
Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol
Panaji, July 24 - Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has rejected the proposal of Sunburn organisers to hold an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival at the Quitol-Betul plateau, where the Defence Expo had taken place.
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.