- Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for Gaza ceasefire
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza aimed at freeing all hostages, protecting Gazans, and delivering large-scale humanitarian aid, the Elysee Palace has said. Macron…
- World
EAM Jaishankar to call on Maldives’ President, Defence Minister today
Male: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, will call on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday to “further enhance” the partnership…
- India
No provision for ‘creamy layer’ in reservation for SC/STs: Centre
New Delhi: There is no provision for a “creamy layer” in reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Constitution as envisaged by B.R. Ambedkar, the Union Cabinet chaired…
- Middle East
Iran has duty to avenge Hamas chief’s assassination: Top commander
Tehran: A top Iranian military commander said Tehran considered avenging the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh as its duty, Iranian media has reported. Esmaeil Qa’ani, commander of the Quds Force…
- World
Plane with 61 people crashes in Brazil, no survivors; video surfaces
Sao Paulo: A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in a statement. The aircraft crashed in…
- Sports
Paris Olympics: IOA hopeful of positive resolution of Vinesh’s case in CAS
Paris: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday remained hopeful of a positive resolution of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s application before the Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…
- Business
Centre approves 8 railways projects worth Rs 24,657 cr, to create 3cr man-days
New Delhi: In a bid to provide seamless connectivity while facilitating ease of travelling in new areas, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP: Jagan blames govt over ‘deteriorating’ law and order situation
Amaravati: YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday slammed the TDP-led coalition government for deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh. Visiting the Seetharamapuram…
- News
Pathetic to see ‘dolis’ in the age of AI, says Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati: At a time when the whole world is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is pathetic to see patients and pregnant women from remote tribals hamlets being taken to nearby hospitals…
- Middle East
Vocal on Gaza atrocities, silent on Bangladesh horror: BJP questions Cong’s ‘hypocrisy’
New Delhi: The constant onslaught on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh found mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to Nobel Laureate, Prof Muhammad Yunus, after the latter took oath as head of…
- India
India lost 200 elephants in train accidents in 10 years: Wildlife SOS
Mumbai: Ahead of World Elephant Day on August 12, the Wildlife SOS said that India lost at least 200 elephants in train collisions between 201-2020, or on average, 20 pachyderms run or…
- India
3 killed in Manipur gun fight between militants and village volunteers
Imphal: In a fresh incident of violence, at least three persons died in a clash between two armed groups at Molnoi in Manipur’s Tengoupal district on Friday, officials said. A police official…
- Andhra Pradesh
Setback to YSR Congress Party as former Deputy Andhra CM quits
Amaravati: In a setback to the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), key leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Alla Kali Krishna Srinivas resigned from party posts on Friday. Krishna Srinivas, who is…
- India
SC rejects plea to postpone NEET-PG, cites impact on 2 lakh careers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to reschedule the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-PG 2024, which is scheduled…
- Business
Mutual funds have earned trust of Indian investors amid robust regulations: SEBI
New Delhi: As the financial landscape in India witnesses a significant shift, the mutual fund ecosystem has played a crucial role in this transformation, stepping up remarkably to earn the trust of…
