- World
Rushdie’s son says author off ventilator, retains feisty sense of humour
New York: Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition, but retains his feisty sense of humour, his son Zafar Rushdie said in a statement, reports ‘Variety’. “Following the attack on…
- World
Russia carries out further missile, artillery attacks in east Ukraine
Moscow: Russia said on Sunday it has hit targets in dozens of places in eastern Ukraine with missiles and artillery. The attacks were concentrated in the Donetsk region, the Russian Defence Ministry…
- Hyderabad
Rally in Hyderabad to spread awareness about electric vehicles
Hyderabad: A rally to spread awareness about electric vehicles was organised in Hyderabad on Sunday as a part of the celebrations to mark 75th year of India’s Independence. The rally saw participation…
- India
PM Modi likely to announce key health projects on August 15
New Delhi: This Independence Day is likely to witness key announcements including “Heal in India” and “Heal by India” projects in the health sector by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to sources,…
- Telangana
Telangana minister rejects demand for resignation over firing
Hyderabad: Telangana’s Minister for Prohibition and Excise V. Srinivas Goud on Sunday rejected the demand by the opposition parties for his resignation for opening fire into air from a service weapon belonging…
- India
I’m disturbed by new threats made against me: Taslima Nasreen
New Delhi: Author Taslima Nasreen against whom several fatwas have been issued for her “anti-Islamic remarks” says that she is extremely disturbed after a religious leader, addressing a rally of thousands in…
- World
US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan days after Pelosi’s visit
Taipei: Five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei for a surprise visit on Sunday amid escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait, following a trip earlier this month by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the…
- Middle East
At least 41 killed, 14 injured in Egyptian church fire
Cairo: At least 41 people have died in a fire at a Coptic church in Giza near Cairo, the Health Ministry of Egypt said on Sunday. The fatalities were due to thick…
- India
I-Day: Anti-drone system installed near Red Fort
New Delhi: To counter any threat from sub-conventional aerial platforms and manned or unmanned flying objects, including drones, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has installed an anti-drone system near the…
- Delhi
Kejriwal urges people to avoid visiting river banks after Yamuna water-level rises
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday advised people to avoid visiting the river banks after Yamuna’s water level touched the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Appealing people to cooperate…
- India
CUET results for UG admissions likely in early September
New Delhi: The result of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate (UG) admissions in colleges and universities is likely to be announced in early September. The exams are being conducted by…
- Hyderabad
First 3-D printed human cornea developed in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: For the first time in India, researchers in Hyderabad have successfully 3D-printed an artificial cornea and transplanted it into a rabbit eye. Researchers from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute…
- Bollywood
Alia shares video of Ranbir dancing to ‘Brahmastra’ song
Mumbai: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who is currently basking in the success of her recently released streaming movie ‘Darlings’, took to social media to share a video of her husband Ranbir Kapoor…
- Afghanistan
Taliban announces public holiday to mark anniversary of conquest
Kabul: The Taliban has declared Monday a public holiday in Afghanistan to mark one year since the Islamist militant group conquered Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of US-led NATO forces. “August 15…
- Technology
Google asks users to help redesign Home app experience
San Francisco: Tech giant Google is inviting Nest product owners to join the testing phase for a new design of its Home app, an online listing reveals, suggesting that users may soon…
