China and Pakistan kick off joint naval drills at Shanghai port
Beijing: China and Pakistan on Sunday launched a four-day joint maritime exercise off the coast of Shanghai.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and the Pakistan Navy will hold joint naval drill Sea Guardians-2 in maritime and…
Himachal: Seb Utpadak Sangh protests against hike in prices of carton & apple
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Seb Utpadak Sangh has given call for demonstration against the increasing prices of apple packaging material, here on Sunday.
CPI(M) MLA, Rakesh Singha said in a press statement, that people of apple-dominated area…
India nips mischievous rumors on sending troops to Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Opposition agrees to form all-party interim govt after Rajapaksa’s resignation
Manimahesh Yatra halted till July 13
Hamirpur/Chamba (HP): The Chamba district administration has banned pilgrims from undertaking Manimahesh Yatra till July 13th.
This decision has been taken in view of the inclement weather conditions in Himachal Pradesh.
A number of local…
India watching Sri Lankan situation, stands with people
New Delhi: India on Sunday said it is closely following the developments in Sri Lanka, and said it stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they battle with the crisis.
"India is Sri Lanka’s closest neighbor and our two countries share deep…
Traders oppose inclusion of essential food grains under 5 pc GST
New Delhi: The recent decision of the GST Council to levy 5 per cent GST on pre-packed and pre-labelled foodgrains, curd, butter milk etc has come under severe criticism from the business community of the country and the foodgrain…
Now, shooting in S African bar; 18 dead
Cape Town: Fifteen people were killed and several others injured on Sunday after gunmen opened fire in a bar in the South African township of Soweto.
"Gunmen entered the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning and started…
Rajeev Chandrasekhar: Internet a lifeline for economic activities
Durgapur: Internet has now become a lifeline for all economic activities, said Union Minister of State, Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday.
Chandrasekhar along…
VHP Germany celebrates Indian cultural and food festival
Frankfurt: Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Germany unit celebrated Festival of India in Frankfurt earlier this week.
The festival had a Pan-India feel as 35 stalls served over 200 Indian street food varieties from the North, South, East and West…
Ukraine’s President Sacks Ambassadors to India, 4 Other Nations
Kiev: In a decree that gave no reason for the move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the sacking of Ukraine's ambassadors to Germany, India, Czech Republic, Norway and Hungary.
Failure of these envoys in drumming up support…
BJP’s patriotism is on shaky ground: Charanjit Singh Sapra
Panaji: Though Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) preaches nationalism, its patriotism is on a shaky ground, All India Congress Committee (AICC) Spokesperson and Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee Working President Charanjit Singh Sapra alleged on…
Twitter to sue Musk over termination of takeover bid
Washington: Twitter will seek legal action against Tesla CEO Elon Musk to force him to continue the merger agreement, said Bret Taylor, Twitter's board chair, on Saturday.
The billionaire had on Friday issued a letter via his lawyer…
Adani confirms participation in 5G auction; no plan to be in consumer mobility space
New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Saturday confirmed its participation in the 5G spectrum auction.
'We are participating in the 5G spectrum auction to provide private network solutions along with enhanced cyber security in the…
India beat England by 49 runs, lead 3-match T20I series 2-0
Birmingham: India clinched three-match T20I series 2-0 after thrashing England by 49 runs in the second T20I at Edgbaston here on Saturday.
Medium-pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar poured water on the dreams of England's quest to equal the series…
Wimbledon: Russia-born Rybakina wins maiden title
London: Russia-born Elena Rybakina denied Tunisian World No. 2 Ons Jabeur from making African history after she romped home from a set down to win the Wimbledon title here on Saturday.
In the entire match, Rybakina, who represents…
VD Satheesan: RSS notice ignored with contempt it deserves
Kochi: Reacting to the RSS notice on his remarks against RSS leader Guruji Golwalkar, Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Saturday said he is ignoring the legal notice with the contempt it deserves.
Talking to newspersons…
HP Rains: Three-storey building collapses in Shimla
Shimla: South West monsoon wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, throwing life out of gear with a three-storey building collapsed due to heavy rain.
Besides, a valley bridge, crops and fertile land were also washed away in the…
Yuki-Saketh win doubles title in Porto Open
Lisbon: Second-seeded Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Mynen won the doubles title defeating top seed Nuno Borges and Francisco Cabral 6-4, 6-3, 10-6 in the final of the € 45,730 Porto Open in Portugal on Saturday.
The final lasted 78 minutes.…
Sri Jagannath, Balvadra, Devi Subhadra begin return journey after nine-day sojourn in Gundicha…
Puri: After spending their nine-day sojourn in the Gundicha temple, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balavadra and their sister Devi Subhadra on Saturday began their return journey to their original abode Sri Jagannath temple, known…
Jagan Mohan Reddy elected lifetime president of YSRCP
Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy was elected as the lifetime president of Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on the second and final day of the party plenary on Saturday.
While addressing almost 4.5 lakh…