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.
Pakistani minister urges early conclusion of preferential trade agreement with Azerbaijan
Islamabad, July 3 - Pakistani Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.
Pune Zika cases rise to 8: Centre issues advisory to states to step up vigil
New Delhi, July 3 - Amid the rise in Zika virus cases in Pune, the Centre, on Wednesday, issued an advisory to all states asking them to step up vigil.
India to host Armwrestling Asian International Cup in October
New Delhi, July 3 - The People’s Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) on Wednesday announced to host the Asian International Cup later this year. The tournament will take place in Mumbai from October 19-26.
Japanese citizens protest govt silence on US base sexual assaults
Tokyo, July 3 - Hundreds of Japanese citizens have gathered here in Tokyo to strongly protest against the Japanese government for concealing the alleged sexual assault cases involving US military personnel in Japan from the public.
Fast-moving wildfire forces over 13,000 people to evacuate in California
Los Angeles, July 3 - Authorities have ordered more than 13,000 people to evacuate amid a fast-moving wildfire that broke out in Northern California.
Committed to learning from India how to make AI more impactful for society: OpenAI
New Delhi, July 3 - India has a unique approach to making AI more beneficial for people and OpenAI is committed to learning from it, Srinivas Narayanan, Vice President of Engineering at OpenAI, said here on Wednesday.
South Goa MP meets Nitin Gadkari to save village from highway expansion
Panaji, July 3 - South Goa Congress Member of Parliament Capt Viriato Fernandes, on Wednesday, met Union Minister for Road Transport & Highway Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and sought his intervention to protect Bhoma village from getting destroyed due to the proposed
Vinesh Phogat seeks ‘urgent help’ from authorities to get Spain visa
New Delhi, July 3 - World championships medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday sought "urgent help" from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the Ministry of External Affairs, and other authorities after her visa for Spain got delayed.
Hardik Pandya becomes joint new top-ranked all-rounder in ICC Men’s T20I rankings
New Delhi, July 3 - Hardik Pandya's impressive show in India’s triumphant 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign has seen him become the top-ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Men's T20I Rankings update on Wednesday.
Stop politicising Manipur, people will reject you: PM Modi warns Opposition
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, slammed the Opposition for politicising the Manipur issue, saying that the state "will soon reject them."