Odisha on high alert as Puri readies for annual Rath Yatra
Puri: Three iconic wooden chariots are ready to roll on the Grand Road here in this seaside pilgrim town for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and sibling deities Thursday, with the entire Odisha government on high alert for...
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Lady AAO suspended over fertiliser scam
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Former JE gets 3-yr jail term in DA case
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Heavy rain cripples Baleshwar
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India among five countries targeted in 100% tariff bill over Russian oil purchases
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas from Russia from the...
Read moreDetailsJaishankar holds talks with European Council President Antonio Costa
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Council President Antonio Costa and said he valued his guidance and warm sentiments for advancing the trade and technology cooperation between the two sides. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Belgium from July 14-15 to participate in the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact with his EU and Belgian counterparts in Brussels. He is accompanied by Union Minister...
Read moreDetailsUS airstrikes killed more than 30 people: Iran Spokesperson
Dubai: US airstrikes targeting Iran have killed more than 30 people in recent days, an Iranian government spokesperson said Wednesday. The comment from Fatemeh Mohajerani came as a Health Ministry spokesperson said more than 260 people had been wounded in overnight strikes in Iran. It wasn't immediately clear what time period Mohajerani was referring to. During the war with the United States and Israel has only sporadically offered full casualty statistics....
Read moreDetailsIndia-UK trade agreement is now in force: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has come into force under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a defining milestone in bilateral ties. In a post on X, the minister said the India-UK CETA, along with the Agreement on Social Security has become operational, providing zero-duty market access for nearly 99 per cent of...
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Pune: Heramb Karmarkar, a marine engineer from Pune who had gone missing following an attack on the merchant vessel 'GFX Galaxy' near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, has died, his family confirmed Wednesday. The commercial vessel GFS Galaxy, carrying Indian nationals off the coast of Oman, was attacked Sunday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had stated that 10 of the Indian nationals on board were rescued,...
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Odisha on high alert as Puri readies for annual Rath Yatra
Puri: Three iconic wooden chariots are ready to roll on the Grand Road here in this seaside pilgrim town for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and sibling deities Thursday, with the entire Odisha government on high alert for the smooth conduct of the mega event. A senior Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) official announced that...
Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ to hit Indian cinemas August 21
Mumbai: Hollywood star Jason Statham’s upcoming high-octane action thriller ‘Mutiny’, directed by Jean-Francois Richet, is all set to release in India August 21. The film follows a man who is thrust into a dangerous conspiracy after being framed for a crime he didn't commit. As he races against time to uncover the truth, he must outwit powerful...
Assam extends restaurant timings for World Cup
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Wednesday announced that restaurants in Guwahati will be allowed to remain open till 3.30 a.m. on four days to enable football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and final without inconvenience. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said that the District Administration in Guwahati has been...
ODI match: Rohit Sharma’s viral ‘Nataraj shot’ wows everyone
England: India continued their dominance over England in ODI cricket by taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors chased down the target of 259 with 28 balls to spare at Edgbaston. While India's convincing victory grabbed the headlines, one shot from Rohit Sharma early in the chase stole the spotlight. The veteran opener played...
Jaishankar holds talks with European Council President Antonio Costa
Brussels: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Council President Antonio Costa and said he valued his guidance and warm sentiments for advancing the trade and technology cooperation between the two sides. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Belgium from July 14-15 to participate in the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting and interact...
India among five countries targeted in 100% tariff bill over Russian oil purchases
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas from Russia from the tariffs, arguing that the purchases amount to...
Watch: Virat Kohli’s classy act for Shubman Gill leaves fans in awe
England: Virat Kohli's gesture after the first ODI against England has garnered widespread praise, with the video going viral on social media. England, batting first, scored 258 runs at Edgbaston. Chasing the target, captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings of 80 runs before retiring hurt. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel then guided India home with unbeaten...
US airstrikes killed more than 30 people: Iran Spokesperson
Dubai: US airstrikes targeting Iran have killed more than 30 people in recent days, an Iranian government spokesperson said Wednesday. The comment from Fatemeh Mohajerani came as a Health Ministry spokesperson said more than 260 people had been wounded in overnight strikes in Iran. It wasn't immediately clear what time period Mohajerani was referring to. During the...
Mansoor Ali Khan, Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal take oath as Rajya Sabha members
New Delhi: Two newly elected Rajya Sabha members -- Mansoor Ali Khan and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal -- took oath as members of the Upper House Wednesday. Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath in the presence of Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Secretary General P C Mody. Congress leader Khan was elected from Karnataka, while BJP's...
Shashi Tharoor asks Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, urges govt to initiate dialogue
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Wednesday appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, and urged the government to engage in dialogue, asserting that such a move is not a sign of weakness but of statesmanship. In an open letter to the Jantar Mantar protestors,...
