Thailand’s consumer confidence drops to 9-month low in June
Bangkok, July 11 - Thailand's consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest level in nine months, due to concerns over a slowing economy growth and political uncertainty, a survey showed on Thursday.
Former Indonesian minister sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption
Jakarta, July 11 - An Indonesian court on Thursday sentenced the country's former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo to 10 years in jail for corruption.
Police dismantle kidnappers’ gang in Afghanistan’s Helmand
Kabul, July 11 - Afghan police have dismantled a gang of kidnappers in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province, state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported Thursday.
UNSC, WTO need urgent reforms to make them inclusive: Om Birla at BRICS forum
Saint Petersburg (Russia), July 11 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading the Indian delegation at BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia, has hailed the grouping's expansion and, at the same time, reiterated India's stance of reforming the working of the United
11 injured, dozens stranded underground in Poland coal mine accident
Warsaw, July 11 - A quake hitting a coal mine in southern Poland left at least 11 miners injured and dozens still underground waiting to be rescued, local authorities said on Thursday.
Cambodia aims to increase EVs to 30,000 units by 2030
Phnom Penh, July 11 - Cambodian government aims to increase the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) or electric cars to 30,000 by 2030, according to its National Policy on the Development of EVs 2024-2030 released on Thursday.
Indian scientists make breakthrough in quantum-based data encryption
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a major breakthrough, a team of Indian scientists has created a user-friendly way to generate unpredictable random numbers crucial for stronger data encryption and provide robust cybersecurity, the Ministry of Science & Technology has said.
UP to convene Monsoon Session of state Legislature soon
Lucknow, July 12 - The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to convene the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature, either by the end of this month or in the first week of August, a senior Cabinet Minister said.
19 middlemen arrested in govt offices, sent to jail in UP
Saharanpur, July 12 -) Nineteen brokers/middlemen were caught and sent to jail in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, following a surprise inspection at the regional transport office and tehsil office on Thursday, a government spokesman said.
AIMPLB may challenge SC verdict on maintenance to Muslim divorced women
Lucknow, July 12 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is preparing to challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandates the payment of maintenance to Muslim divorcee women beyond the period of 'Iddat', an AIMPLB member said.
BRICS could have its own parliament in the future: Putin
St Petersburg, July 11 - The BRICS could establish their own parliament in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
SC to pronounce its verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest Today
New Delhi, July 11 - The Supreme Court will, today, pronounce its judgment on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case and subsequent custody.
Ex-Agniveers secured: 10 per cent reservation in Central Armed Police Forces
New Delhi, July 11 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to provide 10 per cent reservation for constable vacancies within Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for ex-Agniveers.
Fire in 11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen contained, damage unclear
Paris, July 11 - The spire of France's famous Rouen cathedral caught fire on Thursday, and while the blaze has been contained, the extent of the damage is yet to be ascertained, officials said.
Interstate security review meeting held to plug loopholes in international border in J&K
Jammu, July 11 - An interstate security review meeting was held in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday with senior BSF and police officials discussing the latest situation on the international border (IB) and the hinterland.
Pune police serve notice to probationary IAS officer for flouting motor vehicles rules
Pune, July 11 - The Pune Traffic Police served a notice to controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Dilip Khedkar, who took charge as the new Assistant Collector of Washim on Thursday.
South Korea vows to strengthen defence ties with Australia
Seoul, South Korean Vice Defence Minister Kim Seon-ho on Thursday vowed to strengthen defence cooperation with Australia, his office said, amid growing arms industry ties between the two countries.
Russia not to participate in new Ukraine summit: Deputy FM Galuzin
Moscow, July 11 Russia does not accept ultimatums and will not participate in a new summit on Ukraine, local media quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin as saying on Thursday.
India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report
New Delhi, July 11 , With real estate companies worth $36 billion in 2024, India is accelerating to become the real estate capital of Asia, pushing away China in terms of growth rate, a new report said on Thursday.
Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024: Nagaland adjudged best in horticulture
Kohima, July 11 - Nagaland has been adjudged as the best state in horticulture, officials said here on Thursday.