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In a first, Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam’s holiest sites
Mecca , July 22 In a significant stride towards women empowerment, dozens of female soldiers have become a part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina, the birthplaces of Islam.
For the first time, Saudi…
India among WTO’s 5 member nations to produce 75pc of world’s COVID-19 vaccines
Geneva , July 22 Five member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) alone will account for three-quarters of the entire global output of COVID-19 vaccines this year, said Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday.…
Govt approved 119 defence proposals worth Rs 2.16 Lakh Cr in last 3 years: Ajay Bhatt
New Delhi: The Central Government has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to as many as 119 Defence proposals, worth Rs 2,15,690 crore (approximately) under the various categories of capital acquisition, which promotes domestic…
Tea exports fall to 203.8 million kg in 2020-21
KOLKATA: Tea exports dipped to 203.8 million kg during 2020-21 fiscal compared to 241.31 million kg in the corresponding period a year ago, official data showed.
The value of exports fell marginally to Rs 5,311.53 crore in 2020-21 as…
US Department of Justice charges 4 Chinese nationals for cyber espionage
California , July 19 The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday (local time) charged four Chinese nationals with a global computer intrusion campaign targeting intellectual property and confidential business information, including…
Tokyo: Protestors demonstrate against human rights abuses by China, calls to boycott 2022 Beijing…
Tokyo , July 19 A group of protestors on Monday including Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, and human rights defenders from Hong Kong, Japan and China demonstrated against the human rights abuses by Beijing and called upon the world…
Pegasus list of potential spyware has one number once used by Pak PM Imran Khan: Report
Islamabad , July 20 The list of potential targets of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme included at least one number once used by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, according to Washington Post.
The spyware 'Pegasus' is…
PoK PM threatens sit-in against Imran Khan meddling in upcoming polls
Islamabad , July 20 Raja Farooq Haider, the so-called Prime Minister of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), has threatened to stage a sit-in in Islamabad if Pakistan PM Imran Khan does not stop direct meddling in the forthcoming election…
Air attack from Israel repelled in Syria’s As-Safira
Aleppo , July 20 An air attack from Israel on the Syrian city of as-Safira in the Aleppo Governorate was repelled on the night from Monday to Tuesday.
According to the state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV (Syrian News Channel), the Syrian air…
‘Impossible for US to re-enter Afghanistan after troops withdrwal’
Washington , July 20 US lawmaker Adam Kinzinger has deemed it will be "impossible" for the United States forces to re-enter Afghanistan if the security situation collapses in the war-torn country after a complete drawdown.
Kinzinger,…
Olympics ED Christophe Dubi tells Japanese public to be proud of Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo, Jul 17 (UNI/Xinhua) International Olympic Committee's Olympic Games executive director Christophe Dubi says that Japanese public should be proud of their achievements as the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games is set to open in one week's…
Who Are Tesla’s (TSLA) Main Competitors?
Tesla Motor Inc. (TSLA) is an American electric car and power-train designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor headed by CEO and serial entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.…
China to send 431 athletes to Tokyo Olympics
Beijing , July 14 (UNI/Xinhua) China will send 431 athletes, including 24 Olympic champions, to the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
The figures were confirmed as the Chinese delegation was unveiled in Beijing on Wednesday.
The…
Herbalife Nutrition is the Official Nutrition Partner of Team India for Tokyo 2021
MUMBAI, India, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Nutrition, the leading global nutrition company is the 'Official Nutrition Partner of Team India' for Tokyo 2021. Herbalife Nutrition's selection to be the 'Official Nutrition Partner'…
Top 5 Shareholders of Under Armour (UA)
Armour Inc. (NYSE: UA) has been a leading performer in the performance apparel space since its 1996 launch. The Baltimore-based company made a splash with its lines of sportswear and accessories made from synthetic microfibers that help…
How Google Makes Money
Google is well known for its popular search engine, email service, web browser, and various online tools we use daily at work, at home, and on the go. What many don’t think about day-to-day, however, is that all of these services are free.…
Venezuela agrees to continue talks with opposition
Buenos Aires, Jul 13 (UNI/Sputnik) The Venezuelan government is willing to have another round of talks with the opposition, but only if certain conditions are met, President Nicolas Maduro has said.
"The Kingdom of Norway has arrived to…
IOA ropes in ‘Dhyana’ as meditation partner for Tokyo Olympics
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday announced partnership with Dhyana, the startup behind the smart ring that measures the quality of meditation, for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The IOA said it has…
Rana Sodhi hopes to win maximum medals with second highest contingent from Punjab
Chandigarh, July 11 (UNI) Asserting that the preparation for Olympics was at par with global standards, Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Sunday expressed confidence that Punjab athletes would once again bring laurels…
Sports Minister Thakur chairs high-level committee to review India’s Olympic campaign
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the high-level committee to review the preparation of the Indian team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The meeting was also attended by his deputy…
