Guwahati, July 20 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has adopted a "whole-of-government" approach to tackle the worsening flood situation in Upper Assam, asserting that protecting lives, rescuing stranded people and ensuring timely relief remain the…
Lucknow, July 20 — The fourth season of the UP T20 League was officially launched on Monday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the tickets for the league’s grand opening ceremony unveiled on the occasion.The opening ceremony, scheduled for August 14…
Quetta, July 20 — Another four civilians, including a minor girl, were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations alleged on Monday.Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, strongly condemned the enforced disappearances of three…
Islamabad, July 20 — Pakistan's reliance on an offensive, coercive approach has failed to bring lasting stability to Balochistan province, exposing the state's inability to move beyond the use of force and pursue a political solution built on dialogue, a report has stated. While military…
Brussels, July 20 — The Belgium national men's football team and head coach Rudi Garcia are set to part ways, ending their 19-month association with the country's football association, which announced that it will not extend the contract that runs until July 31, 2026.The 62-year-old Garcia, a…
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, July 20 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met a delegation of Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from the tribal community at Parliament House on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The meeting took place on the first day of the session,…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, July 20 — Ahmedabad will host an international symposium on electoral transparency on Tuesday, bringing together election officials, legal experts, academics and international delegates to examine the role of political parties as continuous overseers of the electoral…
New Delhi/Jakarta, July 20 — India and Indonesia have demonstrated that close cooperation between major neighbours is possible without succumbing to divisions created by competing global powers. The ability of New Delhi and Jakarta to maintain strong ties with both Russia and the United States…
Kolkata, July 20 — Four workers of a rehabilitation centre have been arrested on charges of allegedly beating a mentally challenged teenager to death while taking him to the rehab, police said on Monday. The incident took place in the Bansdroni police station area of south Kolkata on Sunday.It was…
New Delhi, July 20 — Delhi Police have launched a multi-pronged investigation into the violence that erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Chalo Sansad" protest on Monday. Police sources say that apart from identifying those involved in the clashes, investigators will also probe whether…
Hassan (Karnataka), July 20 — Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, was cremated with full state honours at the foothills of Ranganathaswamy Hill in Mavinakere village of Hassan district on Monday, with senior leaders from both the Centre and Karnataka paying their final…
Hong Kong, July 20 — Bangladesh has formally sought the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India under the 2013 bilateral extradition treaty, which allows New Delhi to reject a request if it considers it politically motivated or not made in good faith, a report…
New Delhi, July 20 — Two representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda at his residence on Monday. They submitted a written memorandum outlining the group's three key demands after holding detailed discussions earlier in the day. According to…
New Delhi, July 20 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel departing from Odesa port in Ukraine in which four Indian nationals have lost their lives and one remains in a critical condition.According to the MEA, on the evening of July 19, the…
Mumbai, July 20 — The recently concluded India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark development that is expected to provide a major boost to Indian businesses across sectors, with benefits extending from large corporations to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an…
London, July 20 — Political parties in the United Kingdom (UK) are urging the Labour Party to stop all foreign aid to Pakistan and impose visa sanctions until Islamabad takes back the child rapist and ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang.The UK government is trying to deport Shabir Ahmed to…
Chennai, July 20 — India’s Arjun Erigaisi pounced on some errors by world champion D Gukesh to win their game and stormed into joint lead after Round 5 in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel…
Los Angeles, July 20 — The trailer of the upcoming Hollywood juggernaut ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ was unveiled on Monday. The trailer confirms the staple of the MCU, multiple crossovers including Thor and Captain America, and Black Panther. The trailer gives a peek into the next chapter in the Marvel…
Mumbai, July 20 — Veteran actress and politician Jaya Bachchan once revealed what made Aishwarya Rai the ideal 'Mrs Bachchan' during her interaction with filmmaker Karan Johar on the popular chat show, "Koffee With Karan". Talking about which qualities of Aishwarya she admires the most, she said,…
Islamabad, July 20 — The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Monday said that the voluntary shutdown and wheel jam will continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with large number of people present at the protest sit-ins."We demand implementation of our recognised demands — with patience,…
New Delhi, July 20 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he held discussions with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on strengthening the India-UAE partnership across trade, investment, tourism and connectivity, while exploring new…