India’s goods & services exports jump 8.6 pc to cross $200 bn in April-June
New Delhi, July 15 - India’s goods and services exports increased by 5.4 per cent in June to $65.47 billion while the cumulative overall growth of exports during the April-June quarter this year rose 8.6 per cent to $200.33 billion, according to figures
PCB revises central contracts to 12 months but decides against pay cut
Lahore, July 15 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday decided to reduce the players' central contracts from three years to one year while announcing no pay cuts on the fees offered.
Heavy rains to hit coastal Maha for two days; Red Alert in Raigad-Ratnagiri
Mumbai, July 15 - As incessant rains continued to batter most parts of Maharashtra for the last three days, the IMD issued heavy downpour warnings for coastal regions, including Red Alert for two districts, here on Monday.
Adani Group to provide 11 lakh saplings to MP as part of sustainable future goal
Ahmedabad, July 15 - The Adani Group on Monday said it has joined hands with the Madhya Pradesh government to provide 11 lakh saplings -- out of 51 lakh trees to be planted in Indore -- in line with the Group's commitment to
Paris Olympics: Satwik/Chirag, seeded third, gets favourable draw in Group C
New Delhi, July 15 - Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have got a favourable draw in Group C against Indonesia’s world No. 6 combination of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto for the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to begin on
SC issues notice on divorce plea filed by ex-J&K CM Omar Abdullah
New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking divorce from his wife, Payal Abdullah.
ASI submits survey report on Bhojshala complex to Madhya Pradesh HC; hearing on July 22
Bhopal, July 11 - The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its ‘scientific survey’ report on the disputed medieval-era Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Vicky Kaushal: There was a time when I wasn’t even getting a 15-second ad film
New Delhi, July 15 - Vicky Kaushal, who is tagged as one of India’s finest actors, has completed 12 years in Hindi cinema. However, the heartthrob recalled how there was a time when he was not even getting a 15-second ad film.
All-India Institute of Ayurveda hosts ‘Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgeries
New Delhi, July 15 - The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Monday successfully organised the second national seminar Saushrutam Shalya Sangoshti on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024, said the Ayush Ministry.
Pakistan government to ban Imran Khan’s PTI party
Islamabad, July 15 - Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Monday that the Shehbaz Sharif government has decided to impose a ban on rival Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, coupled with a plan to file a treason case against
India’s electronic goods exports up 16.9 pc at $2.82 bn in June
New Delhi, July 15 - The Centre on Monday informed that electronic goods exports increased by 16.91 per cent in the month of June (year-on-year), bolstered by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
Justin Trudeau’s praise for Diljit as ‘guy from Punjab’ earns rebuke from BJP
New Delhi, July 15 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed stern disapproval to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ‘projection’ of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh as a ‘singer from Punjab’ and termed it a ‘deliberate mischief through wordplay’.
Global conference on space research kicks off in South Korea
Busan, July 15 - A global conference on space research kicked off in South Korea's Busan city on Monday to foster international scientific research in space, officials said.
Indonesia starts exporting electricity to Papua New Guinea
Jakarta, July 15 - Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met at the Bogor Palace on Monday to discuss cooperation in various fields, including electricity exports to the border region.
Doctors suffering burnout need compassion, not blaming
New Delhi, July 15 - Hailed as gods on earth, healthcare staff -- particularly doctors and nurses -- are significantly prone to burnout. A new book stresses the need to increase compassion for them.
Parliamentary elections get underway in Syria
Damascus, July 15 - Syria's Supreme Judicial Committee for Elections on Monday announced the start of voting for the fourth legislative term of the People's Assembly.
Apple’s India sales hit new high in FY24 amid increased manufacturing, premiumisation trend
New Delhi, July 15 - As China and Vietnam falter amid India's push for domestic manufacturing owing to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, tech giant Apple saw a robust around $8 billion sales in the country in the last fiscal (FY24) – a
Oli thanks PM Modi, vows to take India-Nepal ties to new heights
Kathmandu, July 15 - Thanking Prime Minster Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli on Monday vowed to elevate the "historic ties" between two neighbouring countries to new heights.
Filmmaker Nallamuthu advocates for an Indian wildlife channel
Jaipur, July 15 - Renowned wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu, who recently won the 18th V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award, on Monday advocated for an Indian OTT or TV channel on wildlife.
Calcutta HC adjourns hearing in defamation suit filed by Guv against CM
Kolkata, July 15 - A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, adjourned for the day the hearing in the defamation case filed by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after initial submissions.