Another BRS MLA joins Congress in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 12 - Another MLA of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Friday joined the Congress, taking to eight the number of BRS MLAs who defected to the ruling party since the Assembly elections the previous year.
Mamata meets Pawar, Thackeray: Says ‘Central govt unstable, may not last long’
Mumbai, July 12 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her concerns over the “stability” of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA 3.0 government at the Centre and hinted that it may not last long in power, here on Friday.
International honour for Andhra Pradesh’s Community Managed Natural Farming
Amaravati, July 12 - Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) has won one-million-pound shared prize for natural farming by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Odisha CM holds discussions with experts during pre-budget meeting
Bhubaneswar, July 12 - Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held discussions with the experts from various sectors during a pre-budget preparatory meeting here on Friday.
DoT acts against cybercrime, suspends over 24,000 mobile connections
New Delhi, July 12 - In a significant clampdown on cybercrime and fraudulent acts in the digital world, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Friday suspended as many as 24,228 mobile connections, with immediate effect.
Himachal cabinet approves land acquisition policy for Kangra airport expansion
Shimla, July 12 - The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday approved the policy for the declaration of land acquisition and compensation to families being affected by the expansion of the Kangra airport.
Bihar govt approves 48 proposals, allocates 1,032 crore budget
Patna July 12 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday approved 48 proposals during a Cabinet meeting in Patna and allocated a budget of Rs 1,032 crore to achieve these various programs.
Church body writes to Bengal CM accusing TMC councillor of trying to occupy its property
Kolkata, July 12 - The Diocese of Calcutta Church, an association of churches in Kolkata, on Friday wrote to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing a local Trinamool Congress councillor of interfering in the land under the control of a church-run nursing
Brighton sign midfielder Malick Yalcouye from IFK Goteborg on long-term deal
Brighton (UK), July 13 - Brighton & Hove Albion have signed midfielder Malick Yalcouye from Swedish side IFK Gothenburg on a contract until June 2029.
PM to launch, lay foundation of projects worth Rs 29,000 cr in Maha
Mumbai, July 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mumbai visit on Saturday will inaugurate and lay the foundation of a slew of projects worth Rs 29,000 crore ahead of the forthcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections slated for September-October.
Bengal bypolls: Victory certain for TMC in all four assembly seats
Kolkata, July 13 - Victory for Trinamool Congress is almost certain in the bypolls for all the four assembly constituencies in West Bengal.
‘We want to make country proud’, says England’s Rice ahead of Euro 2024 final vs Spain
Berlin, July 13 - England midfielder Declan Rice believes that the men's team can take inspiration from the women's side to become "a really big force" in Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain, here at the Olympiastadion.
Eminem’s song ‘Temporary’ features old recordings of daughter Hailie Jade when she was toddler
Los Angeles, July 13 - Rap legend Eminem's new album, 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)', features a tear-jerking moment.
Direct tax collections surge 19.5 pc to Rs 5.74 lakh crore in 2024-25 so far
New Delhi, July 13 - The country’s nets direct tax collection posted a robust 19.5 per cent growth to Rs 5.74 lakh as on till July 11 of the current financial year (2024-25) compared to the same period of the previous year, according
ICC top officials Chris Tetley, Claire Furlong resign ahead of Annual Conference
New Delhi, July 13 - International Cricket Council's (ICC) Head of Events, Chris Tetley and General Manager of Marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong have resigned from their posts.
‘It is going to take my best ability to beat Alcaraz’: Djokovic ahead of Wimbledon final
London, July 13 - Novak Djokovic is set to lock horns with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday.
42 Olympic champions lead Chinese delegation to Paris Olympics
Beijing, July 13 - China will send 405 athletes, including 42 Olympic champions, to the upcoming Paris Olympic Games as a 716-member delegation was officially announced here on Saturday.
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic ends Musetti’s run, sets up revenge final against Alcaraz
London, July 13 - Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of capturing a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title on Friday when he ended 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti’s dream run and set up a revenge match with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
Paris Olympics: World Athletics releases entry lists, Neeraj among 36 Tokyo winners in fray
Monaco, July 13 - India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among 36 of the Tokyo Olympic champions in individual events who will defend their titles in the track and field competitions at the Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26.
ESFI welcomes IOC’s decision to host inaugural Olympic Esports Games in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi, July 12 - The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) on Friday welcomed the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to partner with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in the country in