Russian Foreign Minister arrives in New York, to chair UNSC meetings
New York, July 16 - Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in New York early Tuesday, India time, to chair the upcoming meetings of the UN Security Council within the framework of Moscow's UNSC Presidency this month.
Four new human cases of bird flu confirmed in US
Los Angeles, July 16 - Four new human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing the total cases to nine since
65 pc of India’s Grade A office spaces in top 7 cities green-certified: Report
New Delhi, July 16 - Over 65 per cent of Grade A office spaces across India's top seven cities are now green-certified. Moreover, among 1,362 Grade A buildings, 805 (or 59 per cent) boast of green certifications, highlighting the country’s growing commitment to
Centre clears appointment of two new judges in SC
New Delhi, July 16 - Acting swiftly on the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Tuesday cleared the appointment of Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the apex court.
Who is Usha Chilukuri Vance, Indian-origin wife of Trump’s running mate for VP post
New Delhi, July 16 - Former US President Donald Trump on Monday picked JD Vance, a first-time senator from Ohio, as his running mate and nominee for the Vice-President post.
Adani Green’s innovative projects advancing India’s zero-emissions goals: US envoy Garcetti
Ahmedabad, July 16 - The United States' Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Tuesday, said the visit to Adani Group’s Khavda Renewal Energy Facility in Gujarat was a learning experience on how the company is helping India advance towards its zero-emissions goals.
No meeting between Sunetra, Sharad Pawar: NCP
Mumbai, July 16 - The NCP has scotched reports over Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar meeting senior leader Sharad Pawar at his Modi Baug residence in Pune on Tuesday.
Two hikers found dead in US national park amid high temperatures
Los Angeles, July 16 - Two hikers, a man and his daughter, have been found dead at a popular national park amid high temperatures in the western US state of Utah, said authorities.
Five dead in landslides, flash floods in Philippines
Manila, July 16 - At least five people have been killed by landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains that hit Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, a spokesperson for the local disaster prevention agency said on Tuesday.
‘Honour to run alongside President Trump’: US Senator JD Vance
Washington, July 16 - J. D. Vance, a Republican US Senator from Ohio on Tuesday expressed gratitude over being picked as the running mate of US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.
PM Modi scheduled to attend UNGA high-level meeting in September
United Nations, July 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly's high-level meeting in New York in September, according to the preliminary programme released by the Assembly President Dennis Francis' office.
UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after Covid pandemic
United Nations, July 16 - Two UN agencies have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with insufficient inoculations.
UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs
United Nations, July 16 - UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.
Soldier wounded in knife assault in Paris
Paris, July 16 - A French soldier was attacked with a knife while patrolling Monday night at Paris' Gare de l'Est (East Train Station), French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed on his X account.
35 dead, 250 injured in Afghanistan flash floods
Jalalabad, July 16 - At least 35 people were killed and 250 others were injured as rainstorms and flash floods swept through east Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, a local official said late on Monday evening.
US State Dept ‘unequivocally’ condemns attempted assassination of Trump
Washington, July 16 - The US State Department has "strongly and unequivocally" condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as he was holding a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee
Washington, July 16 - Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House, Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time Senator from Ohio whose wife is an Indian-American, as his nominee for Vice President.
US urges India to use ties with Russia to end war in Ukraine
Washington, July 16 - The United States on Monday urged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to “end his illegal war and to find a lasting peace” in its conflict with Ukraine.
‘Instigated mayhem’: Kenya President Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of link to recent protests
Nairobi, July 16 - Kenya's President William Ruto on Monday accused the Ford Foundation of involvement in the recent youth-led protests over the controversial Finance Bill, which envisaged hefty tax hikes, and led to an attack on the Parliament and left at least
US judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump
Washington, July 15 - A US district judge in Florida has dismissed a case accusing former President Donald Trump of mishandling classified documents, saying the appointment of a special prosecutor leading the government's case was unconstitutional.