Mizoram Home Minister apologises to Myanmar refugees for not providing adequate support
Aizawl, July 8 - Mizoram Home Minister K. Sapdanga has apologised to over 33,000 Myanmar refugees, sheltering in the state since February 2021, for not being able to meet their all needs adequately, citing the state's limited resources.
315 polling stations set up for 3 assembly seats in Himachal
Shimla, July 8 - A total of 315 polling stations have been set up for the by-elections to Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh Assembly constituencies, an election official said on Monday.
Maha govt to table supplementary demands of Rs 94,000 crore plus to finance freebies ahead of Assembly election
Mumbai, July 8 - Days after the presentation of the Rs 6,12,293 crore budget for 2024-25, the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra will present supplementary demands of Rs 94,000 crore plus during the ongoing Monsoon session, mainly to finance the implementation of a slew
Bihar: Nitish Kumar inspects Valmiki Nagar barrage
Patna, July 8 - Amid the severe flood threat in West Champaran, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the Valmiki Nagar Gandak barrage on Monday and gave instructions to the officials to implement preventive measures.
India poised to sign UN High Seas Treaty after Cabinet approval
New Delhi, July 8 - The Union Cabinet has given the go-ahead for India to sign the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement or the High Seas Treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Ministry of
Indian flag lights up Moscow’s Ostankino Tower before PM Modi’s meeting with Prez Putin
Moscow, July 8 - Moscow's Ostankino Tower, the tallest in Europe, glowed in the tricolour hues of the Indian flag on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his landmark two-day visit to the country.
Farakka Water Treaty renewal will impact both Bengal & Bihar: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, July 8 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Monday, claimed that the renewal of the Indo-Bangladesh Farakka Treaty (1996) - which is set to expire in 2026 - will not only impact West Bengal but also the neighbouring statement of
FM Sitharaman assures UK envoy of stronger economic ties as new govt takes over
New Delhi, July 8 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met the British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron here on Monday and extended her greetings to the newly-elected government in the U.K. as well as to the newly-appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel
BSF ADG reviews construction of Composite BOP along strategic Indo-Bangladesh border
Kolkata, July 8 - Ravi Gandhi, ADG, Border Security Force (BSF), Eastern Command, inspected the progress of construction of a Composite Border Outpost (BOP) at Kakmarichar in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Monday.
Manipur’s apex tribal body urges LoP Rahul for political solution to ethnic strife
Imphal, July 8 - The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), an apex body of tribals in Manipur, on Monday urged Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi for an immediate political solution to the ethnic hostilities.
PM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian community in Moscow
Moscow, July 8 - Hundreds of people, including from the vibrant Indian community in Russia, lined up on both sides of the road as Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled from the airport to his hotel in Moscow, on Monday.
Euro 2024: Deschamps reacts to boring football criticisms, says ‘watch another game’
Munich, July 9 - France have truly had an extraordinary run to the semifinals of the 2024 Euros. The side is yet to score a goal from open play and have reached final four with only three goals to their name (two own
Team India enjoys wildlife tour in Harare ahead of third T20I
Harare, July 9 - Ahead of the third T20I against Zimbabwe, the Indian team and their families along with support staff have visited a wildlife sanctuary here to spend some time away from the game.
‘Player safety, responsible practices must as India’s gaming industry sees growth’
New Delhi, July 9 - As India's gaming industry experiences exponential growth, it has now become imperative to prioritise player safety and responsible gaming practices, a new report said on Tuesday.
CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown
New Delhi, July 9 - The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday directed online travel platform Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore pending amount to consumers affected due to cancelled air tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Impressionism meets realme 13 Pro Series 5G, redefines smartphone aesthetics using Monet-inspired design
New Delhi, July 9 - In the digital age, our smartphones have become more than just communication devices -- they're our personal assistants, entertainment hubs, and windows to the world.
Rohit, Virat, Bumrah likely to be rested for Sri Lanka tour: Report
New Delhi, July 9 - After the T20 World Cup title win, the three senior players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will likely be rested for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour later this month, says a report.
Du Plessis’ ton in vain as Texas Super Kings vs Washington freedom match washed out
Morrisville (US), July 9 - In what could have been a high-scoring thriller, the fifth match of the 2024 Major League Cricket between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings was washed out due to rain, with both teams sharing a point each at
Saina Nehwal launches Badminton Pros Academy at Monte South in Mumbai
Mumbai, July 9 - Olympics medallist Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has launched a Badminton Pros academy here at Monte South in Byculla.
‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic irked by fans ‘disrespect’ at Wimbledon, sends fiery message
London, July 9 - Novak Djokovic has sent a fiery message to Wimbledon fans after reaching the quarterfinals as he accused some of the Centre Court crowd of using a Holger Rune chant as "an excuse to boo".