Japan’s Kishida faces opposition for remaining LDP chief: poll
Tokyo, July 15 - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing growing opposition for reelection in the upcoming leadership race of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a recent media poll showed.
Voting starts in Rwanda presidential, parliamentary elections
Kigali, July 15 - Millions of Rwandan citizens cast their ballots Monday morning at more than 2,600 polling stations nationwide to elect their president and members of parliament.
Rs 500 notes burnt in ATM during robbery bid in Maharashtra
New Delhi, July 15 - In a botched-up robbery attempt by unidentified thieves, bundles of Rs 500 notes, stored in a SBI ATM were burnt while the thieves tried to cut through the cash-vending machine in Maharashtra.
Australian experts warn of triple avian influenza threat
Canberra, July 15 - Australia is facing an unprecedented threat from three different strains of avian influenza according to experts from the national science agency.
Everyone should make efforts for corruption-free Rajasthan: Guv
Jaipur, July 15 - Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday called upon everyone to make collective efforts to make the state a prosperous, rich and corruption-free state.
Vicky shuts down Katrina pregnancy rumours: When the time for good news comes, we will share
New Delhi, July 15 - Actor Vicky Kaushal has addressed and put to rest all rumours regarding his wife Katrina Kaif’s pregnancy, stating that when the “good news” comes, the couple will share.
Australia’s tour of UK chance to explore newer guys in T20Is, says George Bailey
Melbourne, July 15 - Chief selector George Bailey has said Australia’s tour of United Kingdom is a great opportunity to explore what newer guys bring to the table, especially in the T20I format.
OBC-Maratha row: On Bhujbal’s plea, Sharad Pawar to contact Maha CM to defuse tension
Mumbai, July 15 - Perturbed by the deteriorating situation on the caste front in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party’s Minister Chhagan Bhujbal held an unscheduled meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar, on Monday, sparking huge political speculation.
Budget needs to further accelerate robust digital infra across India: Industry
New Delhi, July 15 - The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) on Monday urged the government to extend input tax credit for telecom towers under the GST regime in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025, which would significantly reduce costs for infrastructure providers and
Virat Kohli wishes good luck to Paris-bound Indian athletes
New Delhi, July 15 - Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made a heartfelt appeal to the nation, urging countrymen to back India’s Olympic athletes as they head to Paris for the quadrennial extravaganza, starting on July 26.
Odisha: Religious fervour grips holy city of Puri for Bahuda Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 15 - Religious fervour gripped the holy city of Puri as rituals commenced with pomp and gaiety for the Bahuda Yatra or the return car festival of Lord Jagannath and siblings Subhadra and Balabhadra on Monday.
Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake almost full after heavy rains
Hyderabad, July 15 - Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has alerted people in low-lying areas as it started releasing water from Hussain Sagar Lake following huge inflows as a result of heavy rains last night.
Football festival comes to a close: Records broken at Euro 2024 and Copa America
New Delhi, July 15 - A football fans' favourite festival has finally ended as the 2024 European Championship and Copa America has reached its conclusion with Spain and Argentina prevailing as the champions of their respective continents.
India recognises priorities, needs of Pacific Island nations: Jaishankar
New Delhi, July 15 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation.
Harry Kane reflects on England’s ‘tired mentality’ in Euro 2024 final loss to Spain
New Delhi, July 15 - After England's heart-wrenching 1-2 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, skipper Harry Kane reflected on the "tired mentality" that plagued The Three Lions during the decisive moments of the summit clash.
Protest for postponement of DSC exams continue in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 15 - Protest by job aspirants and students, demanding postponement of DSC exams in Telangana, continued on Monday.
S Korean medical professors call on govt to change stance for trainee doctors’ strike
Seoul, July 15 - Medical professors at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea on Monday said that striking trainee doctors will not return to work if the government sticks to the current medical reform plans, calling for a "transparent and reasonable" policy
‘It’s been my dream to play for India in Olympics,’ says hockey forward Abhishek
New Delhi, July 15 - The Indian men’s hockey team will soon descend on France, as the reigning Olympic bronze medallists to compete in the Paris Olympics.
K’taka govt faces litmus test in Assembly’s Monsoon Session
Bengaluru, July 15 - The Karnataka government faces a litmus test as the Monsoon Session of the Assembly commenced on Monday.
WPI inflation remains benign, food prices to rationalise in next 2-3 months: Experts
Mumbai, July 15 - Inflation in the food articles is expected to rationalise by September/October as many of the Kharif crops will be entering the mandis supplementing the existing supply, industry experts said on Monday.