Mountain tops in all districts in Jammu division to be manned by security forces
Jammu, July 12 - An in-depth review of security arrangements in the mountainous districts of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Jammu division has revealed that all the mountain tops have remained without permanent deployment of security forces giving the advantage of ‘hit and run’
HCLTech logs over 20 pc net income growth at Rs 4,257 crore in Q1 FY25
New Delhi, July 12 - Global technology company HCLTech on Friday reported Rs 28,057 crore in revenue for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), down 1.6 per cent (on-quarter) but up 6.7 per cent (year-on-year), with net income at Rs 4,257 crore -- up
PTI claims huge victory in Supreme Court’s verdict on reserved seats
Islamabad, July 12 - In a massive victory for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday announced that the PTI is entitled for the proportionate allocation of reserved seats of minorities and
India’s industrial production posts 5.9 pc growth in May
New Delhi, July 12 - India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose by 5.9 per cent in May this year, compared to the same month last year, and accelerating from 5 per cent in April, data released by the Ministry of Statistics on
Long Covid symptoms to last longer in pregnant women: Study
New Delhi, July 12 - About one in 10 women who acquire COVID-19 infection during pregnancy are likely to suffer longer from long-term COVID symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained in routine life, finds a study.
Over 8000 workers to attend BJP’s working committee meeting in Rajasthan on July 13
Jaipur, July 12 - Rajasthan BJP President C.P. Joshi on Friday said that over 8,000 workers will attend the party’s Working Committee meeting in the JECC auditorium in Sitapura, Jaipur on July 13.
Two Islamic State militants killed Iraq
Baghdad, July 12 - Two Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a clash with Iraqi security forces in the eastern province of Diyala, the Iraqi military said on Friday.
Anahat carries India’s medal hopes in World Junior Squash Championships
New Delhi, July 12 - Talented Anahat Singh will carry India’s medal hopes at the World Junior Squash Championships which begin in Houston (US) later on Friday.
Meena permitted to stay absent from Raj Assembly during Budget Session
Jaipur, July 12 - After resigning from the post of Rajasthan Agriculture Minister, veteran BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena will not be attending the Assembly for the entire Budget Session.
Gurugram: 12 illegal constructions in Raisina Hills razed
Gurugram, July 12 - To eliminate encroachments in the Aravalli area in Gurugram, the Municipal Committee on Friday demolished 12 illegal constructions.
Euro 2024: It will mean everything to England, says Seagraves ahead of their bid to win first title
New Delhi, July 12 - England are on the hunt for their maiden European Championship and their first ever major tournament victory since the 1966 FIFA World Cup and hope to end the drought when they take on Spain in the final of
Laos prepares for ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Vientiane, July 12 - Laos is focusing on full preparations for the 57th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM), including accommodation, transportation, and communication, among others.
Orban says NATO must win peace, not wars
Budapest, July 12 - The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) must focus on winning peace rather than engaging in wars, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said on his social media, posting from Washington, where he attended a major NATO summit earlier this
India’s CPI inflation edges up to 5.08 pc in June
New Delhi, July 12 - India’s consumer price inflation edged up to 5.08 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year as high prices of vegetables and pulses pushed up food inflation during the month, figures
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, asks him to take a call on stepping down from CM’s post
New Delhi, July 12 - The Supreme Court on Friday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take a call on stepping down from his post.
K’taka will appeal against order to release water to TN: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the state government has decided to appeal to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) against the order of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 1 TMC of water per
James Anderson bows out on a high as England thrash West Indies by an innings and 114 runs
London, July 12 - Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on a high as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test at the iconic Lord’s here on Friday.
South Korea urges Japan to drop its repeated claims to Dokdo in defence white paper
Seoul, July 12 - South Korea strongly protested Friday after Japan restated its territorial claims to South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo as the foreign and defence ministries called in senior officials at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul to lodge a complaint.
Flexi staffing industry rose over 15 pc, 220K flexible jobs created in FY24: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - Flexi staffing industry increased 15.3 per cent (year-on-year) in the previous fiscal (FY24), up from 14 per cent, and about 220,000 flexible jobs were created, a new report has shown.
African people support Russia, Putin, admits top EU diplomat
Washington, July 12 - EU's top diplomat Josep Borell has admitted there is a high level of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin among African nations and people, as he stressed the need to augment information warfare capabilities to win the battle for