Amarnath Yatra gets telecom infra boost, new SIM distribution centres opened: Centre
New Delhi, July 8 - To ensure seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra, the government on Monday announced significant improvements in telecom infrastructure.
Hemant Soren govt wins trust vote in Jharkhand Assembly
Ranchi, July 8 - The Hemant Soren-led coalition government in Jharkhand won the trust vote on Monday, securing 45 votes out of 76 in the one-day special session of the Assembly.
73 pc Indian firms plan to use GenAI to enhance security measures: Report
New Delhi, July 8 - About 73 per cent of Indian organisations plan to harness generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within the next 12 months to enhance security measures and align IT objectives with broader business goals, a new report said on Monday.
Extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi
Silchar (Assam), July 8 - Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi who was in Assam on Monday to take stock of the flood situation, said that the extreme devastation caused by flooding in the state was heartbreaking.
Rajasthan govt includes Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha Day in school calendar
Jaipur, July 8 - The government schools in Rajasthan are set to celebrate January 22 as the Ramlala Pran Pratishtha Day after the date was included in the list of annual festival days of the state's Education department.
SC sets aside bail condition requiring accused to drop pin on Google Maps with IO
New Delhi, July 8 - The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a bail condition requiring an accused to drop a pin on Google Maps with the investigation officer of the case.
Look forward to reviewing bilateral ties with my friend Putin: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia
Sri Lanka earns over $1.5 bn from tourism in first half of year
Colombo, Sri Lanka's earnings from tourism rose to more than $1.5 billion in the first six months of 2024, a 77.9-per cent increase year-on-year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said in its latest weekly report.
Britain’s Starmer lauds PM Modi’s leadership on key global challenges
New Delhi, Newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on key global challenges as both leaders spoke over the phone following Friday's results of the UK general elections which handed the Labour Party a landslide victory.
Austria visit will strengthen close ties: PM Modi
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his visit to Austria, starting July 9, will further strengthen the "ever-close partnership" between the two nations.
Egypt to host Israeli, US delegations to discuss Gaza truce
Cairo, Egypt will host Israeli and US delegations to discuss the "outstanding points" regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egyptian media reported, without revealing the specific timing of the meeting.
Jordan sends fresh humanitarian aid to Gaza
Amman, Jordan announced that a new humanitarian aid convoy, comprising 50 trucks, had entered northern Gaza.
Papua New Guinea minister arrested, charged with domestic assault in Sydney
Sydney, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina was arrested in Sydney and charged with an alleged domestic assault offence, local media reported on Sunday.
Champai Soren rues short stint as Jharkhand CM, says ‘wanted to do more’
Seraikela (Jharkhand), July 6 - Days after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, JMM leader Champai Soren said on Saturday that he would have done more for the development of the state if he had got some more time.
Maharashtra to receive AI support through ‘MARVEL’ to expeditiously solve crimes
Mumbai, July 6 - Amid increase in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across several fields, the Maharashtra Police have integrated AI to expeditiously solve various crimes, including burgeoning cyber and financial crimes, with the establishment of the Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for
‘Don’t fear failure, keep pushing boundaries, inspire future generations’
New Delhi, July 6 - India is a country of hope and possibility said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, calling on students to keep pushing boundaries and inspire future generations.
Senior Kashmiri advocate Mian Qayoom sent to 14 days judicial custody
Jammu, July 6 - The special court on Saturday sent senior Kashmiri advocate Mian Qayoom to 14 days judicial custody.
Nagaland govt likely to name members in civic bodies where polls not held due to vote boycott
Kohima, July 6 - Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that since no civic body elections were held in the Eastern Nagaland areas, the state government was considering appointing nominated members in the town councils in the region keeping in mind the need
Pezeshkian prevails over Jalili: Decoding the dynamics of a vital Iranian election
New Delhi, July 6 - Heart surgeon Mahmoud Pezeshkian was on Saturday declared Iran's next President, convincingly defeating former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in the run-off by nearly 3 million votes to become the second non-cleric holder of the post.
Rise of Bharat unstoppable, to become Viksit ahead of 2047: Vice President
New Delhi, July 6 - Bharat is rising as never before, it is unstoppable and is slated to become Viksit even ahead of 2047, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday.