Winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes, but also of their families and villages: Sakshi Malik
Mumbai, July 6 - Star Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik said winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes, but also of their families and villages
Heavy rain disrupts life in Rajasthan; schools in Tonk shut
Jaipur, July 6 - Heavy rain disrupted normal life in Rajasthan on Saturday causing waterlogging, traffic jams, and the Tonk district administration announcing the closure of schools.
J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam
Srinagar, July 6, - An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Hadipora area at Modergam in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday.
Copa America 2024: Brazil head coach Dorival believes Vinicius suspension could be ‘Endrick’s moment’
Las Vegas, July 6 - Brazil and Uruguay are all set for what could turn out to be the match of the tournament in the quarterfinals of Copa America at the Allegiant Stadium.
Hina Khan is manifesting her healing, says she embraces her ‘scars’
Mumbai, July 6 - Actress Hina Khan, amid her battle with stage three breast cancer, said that she embraces her scars because they are the first sign of progress.
Luxury housing surged to 41 pc of total sales in H1 2024 in India
New Delhi, July 6 - India's real estate market witnessed higher luxury housing sales in H1 2024 due to the robust economy and growing demand for luxury lifestyles.
Facing unexplainable mood disorders? You may be low on Vitamin B 12: Doctors
New Delhi, July 6 - Vitamin B-12 plays a key role in producing brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions, said doctors on Saturday.
Iran, Hungary urge for refrainment from tension escalation in West Asia
Tehran, July 6 - Iran and Hungary highlighted the necessity to refrain from the escalation of tension in the West Asia region.
Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president
Tehran, July 6 - Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's former Health Minister, won the country's 14th presidential election, Iran's election headquarters Spokesperson Mohsen Eslami said on Saturday
Wimbledon: ‘I’m enjoying every moment’, says Ons Jabeur
New Delhi, July 6 - Last year's runners-up Ona Jabeur is enjoying her time at Wimbledon so far after reaching the third round of the tournament with successive straight wins in the opening matches.
FPIs infuse Rs 7,962 crore in equity this month, Rs 6,304 crore in debts
New Delhi, July 6 - Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 7,962 crore in equity this month (till July 5) while their debt investments in the same period stood at Rs 6,304 crore, market watchers said on Saturday, citing the NSDL data.
Former NASA astronaut Steve Lee Smith to headline Kerala AI conclave
Kochi, July 6 - Former NASA astronaut and technology executive Steve Lee Smith will be the highlight of the two-day first International GenAI Conclave to be hosted by the Kerala Government in Kochi on July 11 and 12.
Cut down smoking to avoid cognitive ageing: Study
New Delhi, July 6 - Want to maintain sharp memory skills and cognitive function as you age? Cutting down on smoking suggests a large study that found it to be a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline.
‘This time I’ll send…’: Neeraj Chopra’s mother responds to PM Modi’s ‘churma’ request
Panipat, July 6 - Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi said she will send a special 'churma' (a popular delicacy from Haryana and Rajasthan) for Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter requested for it during a recent interaction
Kerala BJP kicks off campaign for forthcoming Palakkad Assembly bypoll
Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 - With the Election Commission all set to announce the dates for bypolls to two Assembly constituencies and for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, the BJP launched its campaign at Palakkad on Saturday.
Euro 2024: Switzerland ‘will cause England problems’ in quarters, says head coach Yakin
Dusseldorf, July 6 - Switzerland have perhaps been the best team in the 2024 European Championship after Spain and Germany.
Bengal by-polls: Two of four assembly seats under EC scanner for security reasons
Kolkata, July 6 - Two of the four assembly constituencies, Bagdah in North 24 Parganas district and Ranaghat Dakshin in Nadia, which will be going to by-polls on July 10, are under the scanner of the Election Commission (EC) from security perspectives.
4.2 mn Malawians face hunger: Report
Lilongwe, July 6 - Up to 4.2 million people in Malawi are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between June and September, according to a report released on Saturday by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee, a government-led multi-agency body.
11-year-old boy succumbs to dengue fever in Bengaluru; septuagenarian dies of Zika virus
Bengaluru, July 6 - An incident of an 11-year-old boy succumbing to dengue fever came to light here on Saturday. The deceased boy is identified as Gagan, a resident of Anjanapura in the outskirts of Bengaluru.
5 killed by tornadoes in China
Beijing, July 6 - Five people were confirmed dead after tornadoes struck the Heze City in east China's Shandong province, said local authorities on Saturday.