Govt’s focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari
New Delhi, July 3 - As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn’s ‘selective politics’ on women atrocities
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, hit out at the Opposition over its ‘selective politics’ on atrocities against women and termed it a matter of concern.
‘God has its own plan’, says Pant on going from life-threatening accident to winning T20 World Cup
New Delhi, July 3 - Many were unsure how wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant would fare on his return to international cricket through the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
CA chief Hockley commits to resume bilateral cricket with Afghanistan
New Delhi, July 3 - Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghanistan men's cricket team for their victory over Australia in the league phase of the recently concluded T20 World Cup and reiterated commitment to resume bilateral cricket with the Asian nation.
MP govt to allocate Rs 4,000 crore for PM Awas Yojana
Bhopal, July 3 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government will spend Rs 4,000 crore under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana (PMAY) Scheme, Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda told the House during the Budget presentation on Wednesday.
Seven killed, 43 injured in unexploded ordnance accidents in Laos
Vientiane, July 3 - Seven people were killed and 43 others injured in unexploded ordnance (UXO)-related accidents during past six months, with most of the accidents occurring while children were playing with these devices or farmers were digging.
Samrat Choudhary removes his turban in Ayodhya, says his vow is fulfilled
Patna July 3 - Bihar BJP President and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary removed his turban in Ayodhya on Wednesday.
EAM Jaishankar raises issue of Indians recruited by Russian Army during meeting with Lavrov
Astana, July 3 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday pressed for the safe and expeditious return of Indian nationals currently in the war zone in Ukraine during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the
We got mandate to make India third largest economy: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined the thrust of the BJP-led government’s economic policy.
Bengal govt starts survey to identify encroachments on vested land
Kolkata, July 3 - Amid large scale complaints of encroachments on vested land, the West Bengal Land and Land Reforms Department has started a survey to identify squatters.
Eight Kerala govt employees make reel in office, served show-cause notice
Thiruvananthapuram, July 3 - The Thiruvalla Municipality secretary in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district has served a show-cause notice to eight employees after a social media reel of theirs went viral.
Mizuho bank to support 30 high-potential swimmers at Inspire Institute of Sport
Bellary (Karnataka), July 3 - The Inspire Institute of Sport on Tuesday announced that Mizuho Bank Ltd is set to support 30 high-potential swimmers, as part of their newly-launched swimming programme.
PM Modi schools Opposition on Samvidhaan, says ‘Cong is biggest opponent of Constitution’
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President’s address, came down heavily on the Congress-led Opposition over its multiple incidents of making mockery of democracy during its rule and then lecturing the NDA government,
India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 completes halo orbit L1: ISRO
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Aditya-L1 spacecraft, known as India's solar observatory, has completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), announced mission officials at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
We’ve to learn to play without big stars’, says Brazil coach after Vini Jr suspension
California, July 3 - Brazil faced Colombia in their final game of the Group Stage at the Levi's Stadium. The game finished 1-1 resulting in Colombia topping Group D with the Selecao finishing in second place.
Koo announces to shut down after partnership talks fell through
New Delhi, July 3 - Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo on Wednesday announced to discontinue its services to the public after partnership talks fell through.
Vaani Kapoor to share screen space with Fawad Khan in romantic comedy to be shot in UK
Mumbai, July 3 - Pakistani star Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor will be seen sharing screen space in an upcoming romantic-comedy film directed by Aarti Bagdi.
Stranded journalists in the Caribbean thank Jay Shah for taking them in Team India’s chartered flight
Bridgetown (Barbados), July 3 - The stranded Indian journalists, who went to the West Indies to cover the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, have thanked BCCI secretary Jay Shah for helping them fly on the special chartered flight for the men’s side set
‘Incorrect’ to limit the bail period of accused, says SC
New Delhi, July 3 - In a recent order, the Supreme Court has said that it was “incorrect” for the Orissa High Court to limit the period of bail of an accused booked under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act.
Parineeti Chopra breaks myths; says ‘everything is not chak de phatte for Punjabis’
Mumbai, July 3 - Actress Parineeti Chopra on Wednesday engaged in an interactive session with fans on Instagram, aiming to debunk common myths about the country.