Indians in Bangladesh advised to avoid travel amid violent student protests
Dhaka, July 18 - The Indian Embassy in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an advisory urging Indian students and nationals residing in the country to restrict their outdoor movements in the wake of ongoing massive student protests throughout the country, which has resulted in
India’s ascent from ‘Fragile 5’ to fastest-growing economy has lessons for developing world: NITI Aayog VC
United Nations, July 18 - India’s ascent from the "Fragile Five" to the fastest-growing major economy has lessons for other developing countries, according to Suman Bery, the vice chair of NITI Aayog.
Gunfight erupts between security forces & terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara
Srinagar, July 18 - An encounter started on Thursday between the security forces and the terrorists in the Keran area of J&K’s Kupwara district.
Seven-day shutdown for B’luru mall for insulting farmer, says K’taka Minister in Assembly
Bengaluru, July 18 - The Karnataka government on Thursday announced in the Assembly that the mall in Bengaluru where a farmer was insulted and not allowed entry will be shut for seven days.
Bengal LoP’s statement on ‘minority cell’ gets support from ex-Guv Tathagata Roy
Kolkata, July 18 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari's statement about “no need for minority morcha” in BJP has received support from the party's former state president and ex-Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy.
Novel medication more effective for patients with relapsed blood cancer
New Delhi, July 18 - The hematopoietic cell transplant team at Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine has developed a novel technique based on a new drug combination that has shown considerable anti-cancer activity with low toxicity for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia
‘What an Opportunity’: Leclerc embraces Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari
New Delhi, July 18 - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is enthusiastic about the news that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton will join the team next year.
Bhuvan Bam talks about the ‘crazy’ system of hierarchy in film industry
Mumbai, July 18 - Actor and content creator Bhuvan Bam feels that the system of hierarchy in the film industry is a crazy phenomenon.
CM Nitish Kumar to hold meeting on law & order situation in Bihar
Patna, July 18 - Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has called a high-level meeting to address the frequent crime incidents in Bihar.
Emergency control zones set up as second Sydney farm reports bird flu
Sydney, July 18 - Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has spread to a second farm in Sydney's northwest, with emergency control zones established to curb the transmission of the highly contagious disease.
Argentina sack sports undersecretary for demanding Messi’s apology in racist chants row
Buenos Aires, July 18 - Argentina have sacked Undersecretary for Sports, Julio Garro on Thursday after he demanded an apology from national football team captain Lionel Messi for alleged racist chanting during his team's Copa America victory celebrations.
Bengal to rationalise manpower distribution, less focus on new recruitment
Kolkata, July 18 - Amid the financial crunch, the West Bengal government has decided to go for rationalisation of manpower distribution in different departments and affiliate bodies under them instead of going for fresh recruitment for the optimum utilisation of the available workforce.
Kanwar Yatra: Eateries told to display names of owners, Opposition fumes at govt ‘diktat’
New Delhi, July 18 - A major controversy has erupted over the Muzaffarnagar administration's directive to all the eateries and shops along the Yatra route, to properly display the names of owners to avoid "confusion" among the Kanwar Yatris.
Union Budget: Experts for boosting digital health infra, higher GDP allocation
New Delhi, July 18 - Higher GDP allocation for healthcare and advances in digital health infrastructure is imperative, said experts ahead of the Union Budget.
Sidharth shares throwback pic with ‘football legend’ David Beckham, ‘cheering partner’ Kiara
Mumbai, July 18 - Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared a throwback picture on Thursday featuring his wife Kiara Advani and football legend David Beckham from last year’s ODI Cricket World Cup Semi-Finals.
Elon Musk bats for CO2 tax to tackle climate change crisis
New Delhi, July 18 - Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has advocated for a carbon dioxide tax to confront the ongoing climate change crisis.
GDP to grow at 7 pc for FY25, budget to focus on taxation reforms, new jobs: FICCI report
New Delhi, July 18 -Leading industry chamber FICCI on Thursday projected an annual median GDP growth forecast for the year 2024-25 at 7 per cent, adding that Union Budget 2024-25 should focus on taxation reforms, employment generation, innovation and sustainable development.
Will contest 80 Assembly seats as MahaYuti ally, says NCP Minister
Mumbai, July 18 - Days after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that NCP will survey all 288 Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra before staking claim for seats, the state minister and a veteran tribal leader from Gadchiroli district, Dharmarao Baba Atram on Thursday
Dravid, Rohit’s faith helped me stay focused in T20 WC: Shivam Dube
New Delhi, July 18 - India all-rounder Shivam Dube -- who was initially struggling with his form in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean -- said that coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma had constantly backed him and
Bihar firm supplying safety shoes to Russian Army employs 70 pc women workforce
New Delhi, July 18 - Bihar's Hajipur-based Competence Exports, which hit the headlines for successfully establishing itself as a significant player in the international market by producing high-quality safety shoes for the Russian military, has around 70 per cent women employees.