London, July 4 (IANS) It took Benjamin Shelton just 71 seconds to punch his ticket to the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. The American was already in command, leading Rinky Hijikata 6-2, 7-5, 5-4 when their match was halted...
Bhopal, July 4 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a scathing directive to Madhya Pradesh authorities, highlighting serious lapses in police handling of a rape case involving allegations of ‘deceitful romantic entrapment,’ sexual exploitation, and forced religious...
Puducherry, July 4 (IANS) Puducherry will be free from tuberculosis (TB) as early as possible, compared to national goals, Lt Governor K. Kailashnathan said on Friday.India aims to eradicate TB -- the deadliest infectious disease globally -- in 2025, five...
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri and Jammu and Kashmir L-G, Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the Yatri Niwas and disaster management complexes at Baltal Yatra base camp.L-G Manoj Sinha said on X:...
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that over 20,000 devotees have arrived so far for the holy glimpse of Baba Amarnath.Addressing media personnel at Balta in Ganderbal, the LG said that "the...
Imphal, July 4 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the security forces in joint operations have recovered 203 arms and around 160 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said here on Friday. A senior official said that, acting on...
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) The Indian government has come under pressure over its decision to allow the men's hockey team of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir in Bihar. Many people, including some current and former...
Birmingham, July 4 (IANS) Jamie Smith and Harry Brook continued making a truckload of runs to keep the rattled and listless Indian bowlers at bay and take England beyond the 350-mark on Day Three of the second Test of the...
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IANS) Amid calls for the resignation of Kerala Health Minister Veena George coming from various quarters, the ruling CPI-M's top leadership, at their weekly meeting on Friday, categorically dismissed the demands.Angry opposition activists, who demanded George quit,...
Jaipur, July 4 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma attended a mass wedding ceremony at Rajya Mahila Sadan, Sanganer, celebrating the wedding of 11 women in a programme organised to promote social inclusion and women empowerment.Speaking at the event,...
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa participated in a Master Trainers Workshop on Environment Conservation to promote awareness and capacity building, an official said on Friday.He said Delhi continues its winning streak in air quality...
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Minister of food and drug administration (FDA) Narhari Zirwal on Friday told the Maharashtra Assembly that the government will further strengthen the food safety inspection system due to a slew of initiatives taken so far.He said...