Automobile sales clock 9 pc growth in April-June quarter
New Delhi, July 16 - The retail sales of automobiles in the country registered a 9 per cent growth in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-25, compared to the same period last year, according to figures compiled by the Federation of
‘We will avenge death of our soldiers’: L-G Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, July 16, - Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, strongly condemned the attack on security forces in Jammu's Doda district. He said that the death of soldiers at the hands of terrorists will be "avenged."
Indian-American lawyer Harmeet Dhillon offers ‘ardas’ at Republican National Convention
New Delhi, July 16 - Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) at the Republican National Convention in the presence of the party's Presidential nominee Donald Trump, days after an attempt on the latter's life.
PM Modi’s vision inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, July 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to education and his vision for a ‘New India’ have inspired the creation of IIM like world-class institutions, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, has said.
NCP will survey all 288 constituencies in run up to Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, July 15 - NCP’s National President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that even though his party is an ally in the Mahayuti in Maharashtra, the party will hold its own survey in all 288 Assembly constituencies in the
Genetic factors & regional disparities in co-morbidities have a role in stroke: Study
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 - A study conducted by the prestigious national institute Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology ( RGCB) here has pointed out that while stroke has emerged as one of the leading causes of death globally, the genetic factors of different ethnic
Chess Olympiad 2024: India likely to be seeded second in Open section
Chennai, July 15 - For the second time in succession, a five-member Indian chess team is likely to be seeded second in the Open section of the upcoming Budapest Olympiad to be held this September.
RBI issues directions for banks, NBFCs to cut fraud risk
Mumbai, July 15 - The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued three revised Master Directions on fraud risk management for banks, NBFCs and housing finance companies.
Kharif crop sowing grow by 10.3 pc amid better monsoon
New Delhi, July 15 - The total area under kharif crop sowing during the ongoing season has increased by 10.3 per cent to cross 575 lakh hectares due to the better monsoon this year, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture on Monday
US scientists decode 125-year-old element to boost cancer treatments
New Delhi, July 15 - US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
US-based A.O. Smith to acquire Hindustan Unilever-owned Pureit
Mumbai, July 15 - Global water technology company A.O. Smith Corporation on Monday announced the acquisition of Pureit from Hindustan Unilever for an undisclosed sum.
Lamine Yamal: The Catalonian boy poised to replace Lionel Messi at Barcelona
New Delhi, July 15 - Over the past two decades the football world had gotten used to an FC Barcelona forward tormenting the defenders, scoring outrageous goals, possessing exceptional playmaking skills, and lighting up the right wing.
Govt inks production pacts for 3 coal mines to pave way for Rs 4,500 cr investment
New Delhi, July 15 - The Ministry of Coal on Monday signed development and production agreements for three coal mines auctioned under the second attempt of the 7th round which are expected to bring in an investment of Rs 4,500 crore.
SC dismisses review plea filed against its verdict on Adani-Hindenburg issue
New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed against its January 3 verdict refusing to form any SIT or group of experts to conduct an investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy.
Jaideep Ahlawat reveals Irrfan is his all-time favourite actor
Mumbai, July 15 - Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who has garnered critical response for his work in the recently released film ‘Maharaj’, has shared that his all-time favourite actor is Irrfan.
Russian, Chinese navies conduct joint maritime patrol in South China Sea
Yinchun, July 15 - The Chinese and Russian navies recently conducted their fourth joint maritime patrol in sea areas of the western and northern parts of the Pacific Ocean, and entered a specific area of the South China Sea.
Sharvari sets major fitness goals with her Monday motivation post
Mumbai, July 15 - Actress Sharvari, who is basking in the success of her films ‘Munjya’ and ‘Maharaj’, is setting major fitness goals.
Doctors must consider both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients: Study
New Delhi, July 15 - Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday
Mukhtar Ansari’s son urges SC to order inquiry into father’s death in custody
New Delhi, July 15 - Seeking inquiry into the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, his son, Umar Ansari, on Monday, told the Supreme Court that it was not a death simpliciter but the result of slow poisoning in jail.
Tony Hemming appointed Pakistan’s chief curator on a two-year contract
Lahore, July 15 - Tony Hemming has been appointed as the new head curator on a two-year contract, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. Perth-based Hemming will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday to begin his role.