Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils decide to field candidate for Presidential election
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka’s Tamil political parties have decided to field a common candidate to represent minority Tamils at the upcoming Presidential election slated to be held in September.
250,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar
Yangon, July 22 - Myanmar police seized 250,000 stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar's Shan State, according to the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Monday.
Kamala Harris moves to lock nomination for President
Washington, July 22 - US Vice President Kamala Harris is moving swiftly to lock up the Democratic party nomination for President after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race under mounting pressure from those sceptical of his chances.
Iran hosts joint naval drill in Caspian Sea
Tehran, July 22 - A joint naval drill kicked off on Monday in the Caspian Sea to ensure shipping security and safety in the region, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Tanzanian President replaces foreign, information ministers
Zanzibar, July 22 - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has replaced the country's foreign and information ministers in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
Japan-US to hold 2+2 talks in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 22 - Japan and the United States will be holding Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee (Japan-US 2+2) talks and the Japan-US Ministerial Meeting on Extended Deterrence during the two-day visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to
Flood victims in central Myanmar receive aid from donors
Yangon, July 22 - As devastating floods sweep through central Myanmar, thousands of affected residents are receiving badly needed aid, including food, clothing and shelter, from donors and rescuers.
S Korea, Albania discuss ways for stronger security cooperation, new techs
Seoul, July 22 - South Korea and Albania discussed ways to enhance cooperation on security, new technologies, and the overall economy, Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.
Philippines bans online gaming firms
Manila, July 22 - Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Monday ordered a ban on online gambling firms operating in the country.
Chief Russian Prosecutor visits North Korea for first time
Pyongyang, July 22 - In a first, Russia's Prosecutor General is visiting North Korea as the two countries continue to bolster ties following the summit meeting between their top leaders last month.
Japan: Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services partially halted after derailment
Tokyo, July 22 - Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka were partially suspended on Monday following an overnight derailment accident involving maintenance vehicles, the operator said.
Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 2.4 per cent in June
Colombo, July 22 - Sri Lanka's inflation increased to 2.4 per cent in June from 1.6 per cent reported in May, according to the national consumer price index, the Department of Census and Statistics said on Monday.
Typhoon Prapiroon brings rainstorms, strong gusts to China
Beijing, July 22 - South China's island province of Hainan witnessed rainstorms and gusty winds from Sunday to Monday morning due to Typhoon Prapiroon, the fourth typhoon of the year, according to local meteorological authorities.
Cambodian FM to attend ASEAN meeting in Laos
Phnom Penh, July 22 - Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sok Chenda Sophea will take part in the 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings in Vientiane, capital of Laos, from Wednesday to Saturday, the country's foreign ministry said on
Union Budget 2024: Govt to exempt three more cancer drugs from customs duty
New Delhi, July 23 - In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024, exempted customs duty on three cancer drugs.
Union Budget gives major push to job creation with focus on youth, women & farmers
New Delhi, July 23 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Saturday aimed at giving a major push to job creation with a focus on the country’s youth, empowering women and improving the incomes of
Centre announces one crore houses for urban poor
New Delhi, July 23 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed an allocation of Rs 2.2 lakh crore for urban housing, along with a Rs 10 lakh crore interest subsidy scheme in the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme.
Himachal, Uttarakhand among states to get flood devastation relief: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, July 23 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand, besides Assam -- the states impacted by floods.
Budget offers income tax sops for 4 crore salaried individuals
New Delhi, July 23 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offered a bonanza for four crore salaried individuals and pensioners with the Budget announcements for 2024-25.
Union Budget 2024: Govt announces over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women & girls
New Delhi, July 23 - Focussing on women-led development, the government on Tuesday announced more than Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls.