S. Korea congratulates Iran’s new president
Seoul, July 7 - The South Korean government congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's President on Saturday, expressing hopes for an improved relationship between Seoul and Tehran.
China’s public security ministry directs local rescue after dike breach
Beijing, July 6 - China's Ministry of Public Security has directed the public security authorities in central China's Hunan Province to take swift action to carry out rescue and relief work after a dike breach in Dongting Lake in the province that occurred
Leakage occurs in central China dam, over 1000 residents relocated
Changsha (China), July 6 - Over 1,000 residents have been relocated after a leakage occurred in a dam at the Jiufeng reservoir in Pingjiang County, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Saturday.
Singapore Police arrest 309 suspects for scams
Singapore, July 6 - Singaporean police arrested 309 suspects for scam offenses from June 21 to July 4, according to a statement issued by the police Saturday.
Botswana launches art exhibition to promote creative industry
Gaborone, July 6 - The 16th National Art, Basket and Craft Exhibition was launched in Gaborone, Botswana's capital.
Syrian president congratulates Pezeshkian on election as Iranian president
Damascus, July 6 - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as President of Iran.
2 killed in fire at oil shop in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 6 - A fire at an oil shop killed at least two people in Zaranj, the capital of western Afghanistan's Nimroz province, local media reported.
Construction of 17 school buildings launched in Afghanistan’s Paktika
Kabul, July 6 - The Afghan caretaker government's Education Ministry has begun the construction work of 17 school buildings in the eastern Paktika province, state media reported on Saturday.
Political party with ‘new ideology’ launched by former Pak PM
Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's continued political turmoil is seeing the formation of new political parties, formed by prominent political leaders of major political parties who have now parted ways and refuse to be part of the polarised and compromised political spectrum of
Joe Biden fares better in post-debate interview, but is it too late?
Washington, July 6 - In a widely-anticipated interview, the first since his poor debate performance last week, US President Joe Biden sounded confident and defiant, and spoke cogently and clearly.
NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11
New Delhi, July 8 - Asking the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) about the action initiated against the wrong beneficiaries in the NEET-UG examination held on May 5, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that denial to the allegations of paper leak
Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase
Mumbai, July 8 - The Indian benchmark indices ended flat on Monday as the stock markets turned to a consolidation phase due to the absence of major triggers to support the current premium valuation in the near term, prompting investors to book some
South Korea’s regulator set to take steps against Google over YouTube bundling allegations
Seoul, July 8 - South Korea's antitrust regulator is expected to take punitive steps against Google regarding allegations that it has unfairly bundled YouTube's music service with its premium subscription programme, officials said on Monday.
India sets eyes on competing in esports games at Olympics soon
New Delhi, July 8 - With growing viewership, investment, player base, and appearances at major international tournaments, esports in India is becoming a mainstream sport, with future ambitions to compete in the Olympics Esports Games, industry experts said on Monday.
Economic challenges ahead of Britain’s new Labour govt
London, July 8 - The ascension of the Labour government has injected rare impetus into Britain's capital market.
Three Mongolian parties sign MoU to form coalition govt
Ulan Bator, July 8 - The ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP), the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), and the Hun Party, meaning "Person" in Mongolian, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to form a coalition government, following regular parliamentary elections held
Hit-and-run cases: No one will have immunity as long as I am CM, says Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, July 8 - Amid rising hit-and-run cases in Maharashtra, the latest being at Worli in which a BMW car rammed into a couple on a scooter killing a woman, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Monday that he has zero tolerance for
Heavy rains hit operations at Mumbai Airport, 27 flights diverted
Mumbai, July 8 - As many as 27 flights were diverted from Mumbai airport on Monday, and several have been delayed due to heavy rains and low visibility, according to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA).
Tata Motors Group clocks 2 pc growth in global wholesales in April-June quarter
Mumbai, July 8 - The global wholesales of Tata Motors Group, including Jaguar Land Rover, reached 3,29,847 vehicles in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal (FY25), up 2 per cent compared to Q1 FY24, the company said on Monday.
Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: CM Shinde asks emergency agencies to be on high alert
Mumbai, July 8 - After a record 300 mm rain was reported in Mumbai, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is personally supervising the situation, on Monday said that he has directed the emergency agencies to be on high alert.