Govt bonds worth Rs 28,000 crore coming up for sale on Friday
New Delhi, July 3 - The Finance Ministry on Wednesday announced the sale of Government bonds worth Rs 28,000 crore in three lots through auctions to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai on Friday (July 5).
Fire in Sri Lanka kills 2
Colombo, July 3 - Two people were killed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in a row of houses where tea plantation workers live in central Sri Lanka, the police said.
Top South Korean envoy discusses North Korea-Russia threats with foreign diplomats
Seoul, July 3 - South Korea's top nuclear envoy discussed the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in meetings on Korean Peninsula issues with foreign diplomats in Seoul, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Main opposition asks Nepali PM to resign
Kathmandu, July 3 - The main opposition Nepali Congress party on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to step down, one day after the largest ruling partner initiated the move.
Online petitioners calling for South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment reach 1 mn
Seoul, July 3 - The number of people demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol surpassed the 1 million mark Wednesday on the National Assembly's petition website.
Meeting with PM Modi to the victory parade in Mumbai: Team India’s full schedule after arriving home
New Delhi, July 3 - The ICC Men's T20 World Cup-winning Indian team will be honoured by a victory parade in Mumbai from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium on Thursday and will also be felicitated at a ceremony at the Stadium.
Three injured as taxi crashes into hospital in South Korea
Seoul, July 3 - A taxi crashed into a hospital in South Korea on Wednesday, injuring two people, police said.
Three dead, seven missing in shipwreck in Portugal
Lisbon, July 3 - At least three people were killed and seven went missing after a trawler sank in the early hours of Wednesday off the coast of Marinha Grande in Leiria, Portugal.
Two injured in stabbing attack in Israeli mall
Jerusalem, July 3 - Two Israeli men were wounded in a stabbing attack in a mall in northern Israel on Wednesday, including one in critical condition, the Israeli police said in a statement.
Noose tightens around godman Bhole Baba as cops cordon off his ashram
Lucknow, July 3 - The noose has started tightening around godman Bhole Baba, aka Narayan Saakar Hari, whose religious discourse in UP's Hathras district on Tuesday culminated in a devastating stampede that left at least 121 dead and a dozen others injured.
Maha govt staff demanding money for enrollment in Ladli Bahin Yojana to face action
Mumbai, July 3 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he has directed the district collectors to take strong action against officials found demanding money from women submitting applications seeking benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahin Yojana.
Centre says Rs 5,337cr released for Kerala gram panchayats
New Delhi, July 3 - The Ministry of Panchayati Raj clarified on Wednesday that the Centre has released Rs 5,337 crore, as on June 28, as 15th Finance Commission grants to the gram panchayats in Kerala for 2020–21 to 2026–27.
India-Mongolia joint military exercise begins in Meghalaya under UN mandate
Shillong, July 3 - The two-week-long India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ commenced on Wednesday in Meghalaya’s Umroi to boost the military capabilities of both sides to undertake counter-insurgency operations in a sub-conventional scenario under the United Nations mandate.
Indian startups raised nearly $7 billion in first half of 2024
New Delhi, July 3 - Indian startups have raised nearly $7 billion in funding during the first half (H1) of 2024, more than the $5.92 billion raised in H1 2023.
LPL 2024: ‘Elated’ Shadab Khan shares happiness of taking first career hat-trick against Kandy Falcons
Kandy, July 3 - The Colombo Strikers began their Lanka Premier League 2024 campaign with a convincing 51-run victory over the Kandy Falcons. The Falcons chasing a difficult target of 199 were dismissed for 147 in just 15. 5 overs.
New AI model to boost patient response to cancer therapy
New Delhi, July 3 - Australian researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help to select the most suitable treatment for cancer patients.
Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC allows LoP Adhikari to protest in front of Raj Bhavan
Kolkata, July 3 - The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday permitted Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, to stage a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan over post-poll violence.
Third wave of devastating floods stalk Bangladesh
Dhaka, July 3 - Devastating floods have left large swaths of land in Bangladesh's northeastern Sylhet division underwater, marking the third wave of flooding in less than a month in the region.
After layoffs, Unacademy CEO denies rumours of merger, acquisition
New Delhi, July 3 - After reported layoffs of around 250 employees in the latest job cuts, edtech firm Unacademy Co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal on Wednesday denied the reports of a possible merger or an outright acquisition, saying "ignore the rumours".
Egypt’s new govt takes oath
Cairo, July 3 - Egypt's new cabinet has been sworn in before Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Wednesday.