Extreme heat hits Iraq as temperature exceeds 50 degrees Celsius
Baghdad, June 19 - A heatwave is hitting Iraq as several provinces witnessed a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, the Iraqi Meteorological Organisation and Seismology said in a statement.
Hungary ‘ready to support’ Dutch PM Mark Rutte for NATO chief: PM Orban
Brussels, June 18 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that he is willing to endorse Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's bid to become the next secretary general of NATO.
Russia launches new corvette for Pacific Fleet
Moscow, June 18 - The Russian Navy launched a new Project 20385 corvette 'Provorny' for its Pacific Fleet on Tuesday.
Heat claims lives of tourists in Greece, Italy forecasts heatwave
Athens, June 18 - At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports, with a heatwave also set to hit Italy in the coming days.
Cooling system halts at wrecked Fukushima plant due to power panel glitch
Tokyo, June 18 - The cooling system for the spent fuel pool at a reactor of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was temporarily halted for about 10 hours on Tuesday, following a power panel malfunction, local media reported.
Hezbollah releases drone video claiming to have filmed Israeli port
Beirut, June 18 - The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement in Lebanon said on Tuesday that one of their drones had taken pictures of areas near the Israeli port city of Haifa.
41 Jordanians die during Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid soaring heat
Cairo, June 18 - At least 41 Jordanians have died due to heatstroke during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Jordan officials said on Tuesday, as temperatures soared in recent days.
UN High Commissioner warns of ‘full-scale’ Israel-Lebanon war
Geneva, June 18 - UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk has warned of another major conflict in the Middle East.
Continue to back Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive democracy, India tells UN
Geneva, June 18 - Asserting that it remains steadfast in its support for Myanmar's transition towards an inclusive federal democracy, India on Tuesday reiterated that it supports the ASEAN-led efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus to resolve the precarious humanity and security situation
Nalanda University new campus inauguration: Special day for education sector, says PM Modi
Patna, June 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir.
UP govt to hold Bodhi Yatra in Delhi on June 28
Lucknow, June 19 - The Yogi Adityanath government will host 'The Bodhi Yatra 2024' in New Delhi on June 28, a government spokesman said.
Blinken lists China among ‘countries of concern’ aiding Russia, blames Hamas for no ceasefire
Washington, June 18 - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday contended that the new set of sanctions announced by Washington on Russia and entities in other countries were aimed at curbing the capability of Russia's defence industrial base.
In surprise visit, PM Modi reviews work at upcoming stadium & sports complex in Varanasi
New Delhi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the under-construction Varanasi stadium and sports complex to review the work in progress there after attending a Kisan Samman Sammelan, Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and praying
PM Modi attends ‘Ganga Aarti’, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple
Varanasi, June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening performed Ganga Pujan and attended the Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
PM Modi wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world
Varanasi (UP), June 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he wants to see one Indian product on every dining table in the world which would be possible by focusing on agriculture exports.
India’s net direct tax collections surge by 21 pc in FY25
New Delhi, June 18 - India’s net direct tax collections have shot up by a robust 20.99 per cent for the financial year 2024-25 as of June 17 to Rs 4,62,664 crore, compared to Rs 3,82,414 crore in the same period of the
Mandhana propels to third, Sciver-Brunt regains top spot in latest ODI rankings
Dubai, June 18 - India batter Smriti Mandhana's maiden home century in the first ODI against South Africa lifted her two places to third as England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt regained the top spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings issued on Tuesday.
‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be back from June 30, says PM Modi; calls for sharing ideas and inputs
New Delhi, June 18- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' will resume from June 30.
‘Won’t tolerate disrespect towards family’, Rauf clarifies on a viral video of his fight with a fan
New Delhi, June 18 - After a video of Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf indulging in a heated argument with a fan outside his hotel in Florida went viral on social media, the pacer clarified the incident stating, that he "won't tolerate disrespect towards
IT services major NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as CEO
New Delhi, June 18 - Business and technology services leader NTT DATA on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abhijit Dubey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its business outside Japan to lead the company through its next phase of growth.