Jordan says 83 new aid trucks cross into Gaza
Amman, July 20 - Jordan announced that 83 new trucks of humanitarian aid crossed into the Gaza Strip on Saturday, carrying food parcels, blankets, clothes, and health materials for the war-torn territory that has been haunted by a humanitarian crisis.
FPIs infuse Rs 44,344 crore in stock markets this month ahead of Union Budget
Mumbai, July 20 - Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) continued the investment momentum in the stock markets in India, infusing around Rs 44,344 crore in equity and debt this month (till July 19).
Indian startups secured over $200 million in funding this week
New Delhi, July 20 - The Indian startup ecosystem saw more than $200 million in funding this week in 25 deals -- a significant surge from nearly $116.26 million last week.
Afghan police warn of legal action against reckless driving
Faizabad (Afghanistan), July 20 - The police of north Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on Saturday warned that local drivers will face legal action if they do not obey traffic laws.
Pact for waste-to-charcoal plants in Faridabad, Gurugram
Chandigarh, July 20 - Taking a step towards waste management in Haryana, waste-to-charcoal plants, also known as green coal plants, will be established with the Centre’s assistance.
Our party’s goal is that CM Siddaramaiah should resign: K’taka BJP
Bengaluru, July 20 - The leader of the opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Saturday that the BJP's goal is that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should resign, the duped Dalit community members should get their money back, and the culprits in the
Paris Olympics Countdown: After Rio, Tokyo debacle, shooters aim for bull’s eye in France
New Delhi, July 20 - India's 21-member shooting squad is the second largest after athletics in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Over 8,58,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran
Kabul, July 20 - A total of 858,170 Afghan refugees returned home from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran from April to June, according to the Afghanistan office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
South Korea blares propaganda broadcasts for 3rd day against North Korea balloons
Seoul, July 20 - South Korea's military on Saturday continued to send propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea in response to the North's repeated launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border, sources said.
MUDA land scam: Complaint lodged with Karnataka Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 20 - A complaint was lodged on Saturday with the Karnataka Lokayukta against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.
12 dead, 31 missing in China bridge collapse
Beijing, July 20 - At least 12 people were killed and 31 others injured after a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said on Saturday.
UN says 1.4 million refugees returned to South Sudan in 5 years
Juba, July 20 - More than 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned home between the signing of a revitalised peace agreement in October 2018 and May 31, 2024, the UN refugee agency said.
School children in K’taka to get eggs all six days a week
Bengaluru, July 20 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the students of government and government-aided schools will get eggs six days a week in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation.
International Excellence Award presented to distinguished forensic investigator and visionary leader
London, July 20 - The House of Commons at the British Parliament witnessed a momentous occasion as CA Arpit Jagdish Kabra was honoured with the prestigious International Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the field of forensic investigation and his
AAP sounds poll bugle in Haryana with series of freebies
Panchkula (Haryana), July 20 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal, on Saturday, sounded the poll bugle in Haryana by launching “Kejriwal's guarantees” for the state under the helm of BJP for two consecutive terms.
Union Budget: Time to further modernise agri sector with corporate investments
New Delhi, July 20 - There is a further need to modernise agriculture and the private sector, especially in new research, post-harvest infrastructure and exports, industry experts said on Saturday.
Institutional child deliveries have gone up to 95 pc in Assam: CM
Guwahati, July 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that the state has immensely progressed in providing care to mothers and most of the child deliveries across the state have been institutionalised.
India and Bhutan intensify partnership during Foreign Secretary Misri’s Thimphu visit
Thimphu, July 20 - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday wrapped-up his two-day visit to Bhutan after holding wide-ranging discussions in Thimpu on all aspects of bilateral cooperation - including development partnership, energy, trade and investment, connectivity and trade infrastructure, technology, people-to-people ties,
Paris Olympics: ‘The mood is certainly upbeat’, Gagan Narang on Indian contingent
Paris, July 20 - As the first teams arrived in the Olympic Village, India’s Chef-De-Mission Gagan Narang expressed that the contingent is upbeat and eager to begin their campaign.
Assam CM asks Jharkhand govt to resolve agitating SPOs’ demands through talks
Ranchi, July 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Jharkhand government should resolve the demands of the agitating Special Police Officers (SPOs), who have been demanding regularisation of their jobs, salaries and allotment of other due facilities