WPI inflation edges up to 3.36 pc in June
New Delhi, July 15 - The annual rate of inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number edged up to 3.36 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year, figures released by the Commerce
As quota row rages, Chhagan Bhujbal calls on Sharad Pawar
Mumbai, July 15 - Nationalist Congress Party Minister, Chhagan Bhujbal, called on Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar on Monday as the ongoing reservation row threatens to peak ahead of the October Assembly elections.
Du Plessis, Stoinis shine in Texas Super Kings’ win over MI New York
Dallas (US), July 15 - Texas Super Kings (TSK) registered a 15-run win over MI New York (MINY) despite a spirited fightback from Rashid Khan and Monank Patel during their Major League Cricket fixture at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Monday.
Scaloni ‘eternally grateful’ following Argentina’s second consecutive Copa America victory
Miami, July 15 - Lionel Scaloni has established his legacy as a cult hero for Argentina. The side had not won a Copa America since 1993 and not won a FIFA World Cup since 1986 edition of the tournament.
Bolivia’s entry in Mercosur important step in regional integration: Minister
La Paz, July 15 - Bolivia's full entry into the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) is a historic event and represents a "very important hinge in regional integration," said Foreign Affairs Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda.
North Korea slams Kishida’s visit to Germany as ‘collusion’ of countries that committed war crimes
Seoul, July 15 - North Korea, on Monday, denounced Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent visit to Germany aimed at boosting security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, calling it military collusion between two countries that committed war crimes, according to the North's state
Bengal CPI(M) mulling organisational restructuring for in-depth mass interaction
Kolkata, July 15 - With its constantly eroding political significance and vote bank, the CPI(M) in West Bengal is considering organisational restructuring, focusing on grassroot-level outreach.
Searches begin in J&K’s Akhnoor after suspicious movement noticed
Jammu, July 15 - Security forces started searches in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Monday after noticing movement of two suspects there.
78 pc of Indian bosses optimistic on gig workers, stress proficiency in technical skills: Report
New Delhi, July 15 - While 78.57 per cent of employers in India find gig workers meeting or surpassing job requirements, they also emphasise their need to boost technical skills, according to a report on World Youth Skills Day on Monday.
Railway TTE suspended for ‘misbehaving’ with passengers
Lucknow, July 15 - A travelling ticket examiner (TTE) was suspended on Sunday after multiple videos of him using foul language with passengers, including a woman, went viral on social media, railway officials said.
Telangana launches distribution of safety kits for toddy tappers
Hyderabad, July 14 - The Telangana government on Sunday launched the distribution of safety kits for toddy tappers from the Goud community.
Maha issues notification on free travelling facility to senior citizens
Mumbai, July 14 - The Maharashtra government on Sunday issued a notification on free travelling facilities to important pilgrimage sites across India by senior citizens of all faiths.
Assam slowly emerging out of flood crisis, two more deaths, 6 lakh people still affected
Guwahati, July 14 - With waters receding, the overall flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday even as two more deaths were reported from the Karimganj district and over 6 lakh people remain affected in 18, or over half, of the state's 35
SC ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women against Islamic law: AIMPLB
New Delhi, July 14 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Sunday that it is exploring all possible measures to get the Supreme Court to "roll back" its ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women as it is "against"
DPS Dwarka student ‘harassment’: Delhi Education Minister Atishi assures action
New Delhi, July 14 - Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday assured that action would be taken with regard to the alleged harassment of students by Delhi Public School Dwarka over outstanding fees.
Residents welcome decision to halt dump yard project on Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram, July 14 - The residents of Dwarka Expressway have expressed their happiness and relief following the government’s decision to halt the ongoing and planned work on the proposed dump yard in the area.
New York-like city to be developed at Maheswaram: Telangana CM
Hyderabad, July 14 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that a new city at par with New York will be developed at Maheswaram near Hyderabad.
‘Martyrs’ Day’ versus ‘Democracy Slaughter Day’ on July 21 in Bengal
Kolkata, July 14 - West Bengal is headed for an eventful day on July 21 as Trinamool Congress will observe it as ‘Martyrs’ Day’ while the BJP has said they will observe the day as ‘Democracy Slaughter Day’.
Army foils NSCN-IM recruitment bid, dismantles extortion network in Assam
Guwahati, July 14 - The Indian Army foiled an NSCN-IM recruitment bid in Assam's Tinsukia district when four misguided youths were prevented from joining the Naga militant group, while in a separate operation in the same district, it, along with the Assam Police,
3 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K’s Kupwara, firing on
Srinagar, July 14 - Three terrorists were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration bid by a group of heavily armed terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Kupwara district on Sunday, officials said, adding that firing exchanges were still on