Canadian airline WestJet cancels 235 more flights amid strike
Vancouver, June 30 - Canada's second-largest airline, the WestJet Group, has announced an additional 235 flight cancellations due to a strike by its aircraft maintenance engineers.
40 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza: Health authorities
Gaza, June 30 - At least 40 Palestinians were killed and 224 others injured in Israeli attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to health authorities controlled by Hamas.
5 killed in mudslide in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, June 30 - Five people have died as a result of a mudflow in southern Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the country's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
Iran’s next president to be elected in runoff between Pezeshkian, Jalili
Tehran, June 30 - The final result of Iran's 14th presidential election will be decided in a runoff between top contenders Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili on July 5, said Spokesman of Iran's Election Headquarters Mohsen Eslami.
Gunmen attack ballot box convoy in Iran, killing 2 police officers
Tehran, June 30 - Two policemen were killed in an attack by armed assailants targeting a vehicle carrying a ballot box in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, following the first round of Iran's 14th presidential election, the media reported.
1,500 kg illicit drugs seized, 120 offenders arrested in Afghanistan
Zaranj (Afghanistan), June 29 - Afghan police seized 1,500 kg of illicit drugs, including opium and heroin, and arrested 120 alleged drug smugglers from Afghanistan's Nimroz province over the past six months, the provincial police office said in a statement on Saturday.
Central CPI(M) leadership blames LS poll debacle on anti-CM Vijayan wave
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - The CPI(M) national leadership has laid the blame for the party’s recent debacle in the Lok Sabha polls at the door of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his improper conduct in public.
India’s manufacturing activity surges in June, hiring at 19-year high
New Delhi, July 1 - India's manufacturing activity picked up momentum in June on the back of rising consumer demand leading to the fastest rate of hiring in 19 years, according to HSBC's final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P
Kerala Police chief caught in ‘property’ sale case, court attaches property
Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 - Days after state police chief (SPC) Sheikh Darvesh Saheb was given a year’s extension by the Kerala government, a court here ordered the attachment of a property owned by his wife following a complaint of breach of contract.
Indian Army on path of transformation, aspires to be Atmanirbhar: Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, July 1 - The Indian Army is on the path of transformation and aspires to be 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) as it is ready and capable of facing all current and future security challenges, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday, a
Sensex, Nifty trade higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 1 - Indian equity indices opened in the green on Monday following positive global cues. At 9:40 a.m., Sensex was at 79,197, up 165 points or 0.21 per cent and Nifty was at 24,069, up 58 points or 0.22 per cent.
Didi’s Bengal unsafe for women, says BJP chief
New Delhi, July 1 - BJP national president J.P. Nadda on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal over a chilling video of a man beating up a woman on a street as a crowd watches.
PM Modi celebrates Venkaiah Naidu on his 75th birthday
New Delhi, July 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his official X handle to extend his wishes to former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
‘Committed to improving health infrastructure’, PM Modi greets doctors
New Delhi, July 1 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the NDA government was committed to improving the health infrastructure in the country.
Amarnath Yatra: 28,534 perform ‘darshan’ in two days
Jammu, July 1 - Another batch of 6,461 Yatris left for Kashmir from here on Monday while 28,534 pilgrims performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last two days.
French parliamentary polls close with high turnout, exit poll indicates far-right tops vote share
Paris, July 1 - Snap polls to the 577-member French National Assembly on Sunday witnessed a heavy turnout in the first round, surpassing the voting percentage of previous elections over the past four decades, while exit polls indicated the far-right, fresh from its
‘This victory is as much yours as it’s mine’, Virat pens down heartfelt note to Anushka after T20 World Cup win
New Delhi, June 30 - Stylish Indian batter Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt note to his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma a day after beating South Africa in a last-over thriller by seven runs to win the T20 World Cup 2024 and
‘So many words but can’t find the right ones’, Rohit shares heartfelt post after T20 World Cup win
New Delhi, June 30 - The 2024 T20 World Cup-winning Indian captain, Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt note to the fans a day after beating South Africa in a last-over thriller by seven runs at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Team India stuck in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl: Sources
Bridgetown, June 30 - After a grueling month-long T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is in the midst of celebrating their glorious victory in Barbados as Hurricane Beryl, a Grade 3 hurricane, approaches the island, threatening to trap
Jay Shah announces Rs 125 cr prize money after India’s T20 World Cup victory
New Delhi, June 30 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah has announced the cash reward of Rs 125 crore for the Rohit Sharma-led side, following their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.