Japan hopes Iran’s new President will play ‘constructive role’ in stabilising situation in Middle East

Japan hopes Iran’s new President will play ‘constructive role’ in stabilising situation in Middle East

Tokyo, July 6 - The Japanese government on Saturday hoped that Iran, under its newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, will play a "constructive role" in easing tensions and stabilising the situation in the Middle East.

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Love jihad helpline: Pralhad Joshi seeks probe into bomb threat to Sri Rama Sena

Love jihad helpline: Pralhad Joshi seeks probe into bomb threat to Sri Rama Sena

Hubballi, (Karnataka) July 6 - Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Saturday demanded a probe into bomb threats allegedly issued to the Sri Rama Sena for opening helplines for victims of ‘love jihad’.

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Akshay greets ‘power house’ Ranveer on his 39th b’day with a dance video

Akshay greets ‘power house’ Ranveer on his 39th b’day with a dance video

Mumbai, July 6 - Bollywood's 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar on Saturday shared a fun dancing video with Ranveer Singh on his 39th birthday, expressing his hope that the actor's infectious energy will always keep him going places.

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J&K: Army soldier dead in Kulgam encounter

J&K: Army soldier dead in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar, July 6 - An Army soldier has died in an encounter between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

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Will miss connections formed with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, says Rahul Dravid

Will miss connections formed with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, says Rahul Dravid

New Delhi, July 6 - Rahul Dravid, the outgoing India men’s head coach, said he will miss the connections forged with veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the national set-up.

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On Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s birth anniversary, an account of how PM Modi championed his ideals

On Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s birth anniversary, an account of how PM Modi championed his ideals

New Delhi, July 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his birth anniversary.

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Winning Olympic medal not only transforms the lives of athletes, but also of their families and villages: Sakshi Malik

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

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Heavy rain disrupts life in Rajasthan; schools in Tonk shut

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.

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J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam

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.

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Copa America 2024: Brazil head coach Dorival believes Vinicius suspension could be ‘Endrick’s moment’

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.

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Hina Khan is manifesting her healing, says she embraces her ‘scars’

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.

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Luxury housing surged to 41 pc of total sales in H1 2024 in India

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.

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Facing unexplainable mood disorders? You may be low on Vitamin B 12: Doctors

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.

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Iran, Hungary urge for refrainment from tension escalation in West Asia

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.

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Masoud Pezeshkian elected Iran’s president

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

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Wimbledon: ‘I’m enjoying every moment’, says Ons Jabeur

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.

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FPIs infuse Rs 7,962 crore in equity this month, Rs 6,304 crore in debts

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.

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Former NASA astronaut Steve Lee Smith to headline Kerala AI conclave

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.

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Cut down smoking to avoid cognitive ageing: Study

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.

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‘This time I’ll send…’: Neeraj Chopra’s mother responds to PM Modi’s ‘churma’ request

‘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

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