Defamation Suit: Delhi court hands Medha Patkar 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine
New Delhi, July 1 - A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001.
Raj Anadkat shares inspiration behind his character in ‘United States of Gujarat’
Mumbai, July 1 - Actor Raj Anadkat, who essays the role of Keshav in the regional show ‘United States of Gujarat’, has shared the inspiration behind his character.
One-off Test: Shafali, Smriti and Sneh propel India to 10-wicket victory against South Africa
Chennai, July 1 - India women's team defeated South Africa by 10 wickets in the one-off Test at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.
Groww aims to debunk misinformation to over 1.5 crore customers amid concerns
New Delhi, July 1 - As multiple customers juggled to validate their Groww portfolio on mutual fund transfer agencies CAMS and Kfintech amid concerns, the financial services platform on Monday said some of the customers are not able to see all their investments
‘New Mpox Clade 1b worrying, can spread via physical contact, raise mortality rate’
New Delhi, July 1 - The new Clade 1b strain of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) is worrying as it can easily spread between people with just physical contact, and result in increased mortality rate even among children, said infectious disease experts on
Sandeep Singh: Indian shooter forged in Siachen aims gold at 2024 Olympics
New Delhi, July 1 - Enduring temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius, India's top 10m rifle shooter Sandeep Singh found his resolve in the icy desolation of Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and spent months living in a tent, cooking his own
Mauritanian President Ghazouani wins reelection
Nouakchott, July 1 - Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani won reelection in the country's June 29 presidential poll, capturing 56.12 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on Israel
Baghdad, July 1 - A Shiite militia group, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, in an online statement on Monday, said that it launched a drone attack in the morning on a "vital site" in Israel's southern port city of Eilat.
Mongolian President urges political parties to unite for national interests
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on Monday urged political parties and a coalition that won seats in parliamentary elections to forget disputes and divisions arising during the elections and to unite and work together for the national interests of the
ONDC adds 300 sellers, 400 women entrepreneurs to its network
New Delhi, July 1 - The government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Monday announced empowering 300 sellers and 400 women entrepreneurs, by adding them to its e-commerce network.
Nation poised for golden times of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, July 1 - Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday, listed many achievements of the BJP-led NDA government in the past 10 years and also mentioned
New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial mindset: J&K L-G
Srinagar, July 1 - J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the new laws will free the criminal justice system from the colonial mindset.
Pakistan told to expedite release & repatriation of Indian prisoners
New Delhi, July 1 - India on Monday called for an early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, including fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
Shivakumar should become CM, says Cong MLA; CM Siddaramaiah points at high command
Ballary, (Karnataka) July 1 - The tussle within the Karnataka Congress over the Chief Minister's post is escalating.
Singapore police seize 1.28 mn fund for scam
Singapore, July 1 - Singapore police blocked 40 suspicious bank accounts and seized over 1.28 million Singapore dollars (945,000 U.S. dollars) during an operation between June 20 and June 27, according to the latest statement from the police.
Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors log sales growth in April-June quarter
Mumbai, July 1 - Maruti Suzuki India sold 179,228 units in June, compared to 159,418 units in the same month last year, it said on Monday.
Reeling under severe inflation, Pakistanis slam govt for increasing fuel price
Islamabad, July 1 - The Pakistan government's decision to increase the petrol price by at least Rs 9.56 per litre is being massively criticised by people of the country who are already reeling under severe inflation and questioning the imposed taxes in the
Mongolia’s election body hands over ID cards to newly elected legislators
Ulaanbaatar, July 1 - Mongolia's General Election Commission (GEC) handed over identification cards to newly elected members of parliament at the State House here on Monday.
Will decide within 3 months on Old Pension Scheme for teachers: Ajit Pawar
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced that the state government will take a decision within three months regarding the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for teachers.
Lt Gen Sharma takes charge as GOC of Army Training Command in Shimla
Shimla, July 1 - Lt Gen Devendra Sharma on Monday took over as the 25th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla.