Jaipur, Jul 15 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said today that the Rajasthan Assembly has strengthened the democratic traditions of India for the past 75 years, upholding time-old legacy and conventions. Addressing the inaugural session in the state assembly''s "Vidhayi Gaurav Yatra" under the Amrit Mahotsav here on Wednesday, Birla defined legislatures as "Schools of Democracy" and the Rajasthan state legislature as his first and primary institute for teaching and inculcating in him tenets and values of the democratic system.
Kolkata, July 15 (UNI) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee strongly defended party national general secretary and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, dismissing allegations by several rebel leaders and asserting that criticism of him had become merely an "excuse" for those leaving the party.
Pune, July 15 (UNI) State President of the Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell (BJMC), Jyoti Savardekar, has called for a fundamental shift in the country''s labour movement from traditional struggles for wages and service conditions towards empowering workers through skill development, education, healthcare, and economic awareness.
Kyiv, July 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday announced a major advancement in the country’s defence capabilities, saying Ukraine has developed operational ballistic missiles and deep-strike systems capable of hitting targets up to 2,884 kilometres away.
Beirut, Jul 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is taking Lebanon''s position into account in ongoing talks with Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a visiting delegation of Christian lawmakers, according to a statement from his office.
Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday launched a blistering counterattack on union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over the proposed Bidadi integrated township project, accusing him of opposing a scheme conceived by his own JD(S)-BJP government, while announcing that the state would constitute an expert committee within two to three months to examine its legal, technical and other aspects before taking a final decision on its implementation.
Bengaluru/New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday turned the tables on Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in the escalating Bidadi township row, accusing the Congress government of reviving a project that had remained dormant for nearly two decades while attempting to shift the political blame onto him.
Dallas (US), July 15 (UNI) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team had reached its peak at the perfect moment after a 2-0 win over France in Tuesday''s World Cup semifinal sent La Roja into its first final since lifting the trophy in 2010.
Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday launched a blistering counterattack on union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over the proposed Bidadi integrated township project, accusing him of political hypocrisy and asserting that the controversial project was conceived, approved and advanced under the JD(S)-BJP coalition government led by Kumaraswamy himself.
New York, July 15 (UNI) India on Wednesday called for building resilient, transparent and diversified global supply chains for critical energy transition minerals, asserting that these resources should become "an engine for sustainable development, not another source of inequality.".
Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) Janaagraha on Wednesday said Karnataka was overstating the funds devolved to urban local bodies by including expenditure on welfare schemes and allocations to parastatal agencies as local government transfers, with only ₹4,972 crore of the ₹34,052 crore shown for urban local bodies actually reaching elected civic bodies.
Patna, Jul 14 (UNI) Actor Kranti Prakash Jha says audiences will encounter a far more evolved version of Vijay Singh in the third season of "Raktanchal", with the character emerging as tougher, more calculating and driven by an unrelenting thirst for revenge.
Muscat, Jul 14 (UNI) Oman on Tuesday said that it remains engaged with all parties in efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions over control of the strategic waterway.
Tehran, Jul 14 (UNI) Iran''s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said on Tuesday that more than 200 foreign commercial vessels coordinated their movements with Iranian authorities during the three weeks following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, prior to its closure of the vital waterway post renewed tensions with the US.
Mumbai, Jul 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his proposed ''Ram Raksha'' recitation protest in Nagpur against the alleged donation scam linked to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, saying Lord Ram''s name should not be used for political agitations.
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has admitted that failing to beat Australia and India in the marquee Test series ultimately left him feeling his side had fallen short, as he reflected on his four-year stint in charge after stepping down from the role.
Dallas (US), July 14 (UNI) France coach Didier Deschamps labeled Spain the favorite to win the FIFA World Cup, a day before the two European powers meet in the semifinals. "Forget about their match against Cabo Verde," Deschamps told a pre-match news conference, referring to Spain''s goalless draw in its opening group game.
Panchkula, Jul 14 (UNI) Rainfall activity over Haryana and other parts of northwest India is expected to increase from July 18, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rain and thundershowers over the region during the next three days. The weather office, however, said there is no significant change in maximum temperatures likely over the plains of northwest India during the next seven days.
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) India on Tuesday said recent US indictments targeting transnational organised crime networks underscored the need for stronger international cooperation, as attention turned to the alleged role of the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate in cross-border criminal activities, including the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. New Delhi said it continues to deepen collaboration with Washington against terrorism and transnational criminal networks.
Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday alleged that the previous BRS government had pushed the state into a severe financial crisis by raising loans of Rs 8.21 lakh crore, while asserting that the Congress government was implementing welfare schemes despite the heavy debt burden.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Jul 14 (UNI) Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) district council member Dalveer Singh, popularly known as Kala Jawanda, was shot and critically injured by unidentified gunmen in Bareta town of Mansa district, police said on Tuesday. A political row has erupted after the attack, with senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia lambasting the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the alleged deteriorating security situation in the state.
Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday said the state government would take all decisions on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project strictly on the basis of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) experts'' recommendations, while accusing the BRS of politicising the issue.
New Delhi/Hyderabad, July 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said the Centre has extended its cooperation for the development of the proposed airports at Warangal and Adilabad, expressing confidence that both projects would be completed and inaugurated by June 2, 2028.
Srinagar, July 14 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Zuhaib Mir on Tuesday demanded a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that the increasing number of liquor outlets was harming society.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (UNI) Nair Service Society (NSS) General Secretary G. Sukumaran Nair has categorically denied allegations that the organisation had prevented anyone from offering floral tributes at Mannam Samadhi, asserting that the controversy was never about denying entry but solely about adherence to security protocol and the proposed use of a dog squad for security checks.
Washington/Tehran, Jul 13 (UNI) Passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible because of recent US military actions, said Iran''s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Monday, as Tehran and Washington continue to remain embroiled in military clashes over world''s most important shipping routes.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Jul 13 (UNI) Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has given a huge shock to the rebel group in Punjab by completely rejecting their main demand for projecting former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi as the next CM face.
Washington, Jul 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington could possibly try to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge other countries for securing the vital waterway, as rising tensions with Iran continue to disrupt maritime traffic and complicate efforts to reach a broader peace agreement.
Mumbai, Jul 13 (UNI) Senior Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant said on Monday that the influx of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena men to the Shinde-led Sena will continue due to the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking to media person, while responding to a question about ‘Operation Tiger’, Uday Samant said, “Rather than calling it ‘Operation Tiger’, you may say that the process of uniting the Shiv Sena under the leadership of Eknath Shinde will continue.
New Delhi, Jul 13 (UNI) Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday defended the government’s decision to oppose the release of the film Sutlej, asserting that the objection was not directed against human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra or his legacy but against what he described as “false narratives” and factual inaccuracies portrayed in the film.
Amravati, July 13 (UNI): Independent MLA Ravi Rana launched a sharp political attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray ahead of his proposed visit to Nagpur, saying that upon reaching Nagpur, he should first visit the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters and pay homage at the memorial site of Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar.
Chennai, July 13 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government on Monday evening allayed the fears of the people on the possible outbreak of Covid-19 after two people died in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and one in Vellore hospital in TN.
Tehran, Jul 13 (UNI) Iran has established a temporary safe maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz that is "free of technical and military barriers" and compliant with the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, the country''s embassy in the UK said on Monday.
Bhadradri Kothagudem, July 13 (UNI) union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken what he termed were historic steps to strengthen the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), including the direct allocation of the Tadicherla-II coal block without an auction, a first in nearly 11 years.
Tehran, July 13 (UNI) Iran on Monday responded to UN, saying that criticism should be directed at those “aggressors accountable for their egregious violations of international law” rather than at Tehran for exercising its right to self-defence.
Kolkata, Jul 13 (UNI) Defending the implementation of West Bengal''s new anti-organised crime law, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the legislation was "the need of the hour" to curb what he described as decades of political violence and criminality in the state.
Srinagar, July 12 (UNI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that their party is the true custodian of the legacy of the July 13 martyrs and pledged to uphold their vision of a just, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.
Tehran, July 12 (UNI) Conflicting statements have emerged over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran and the United States issuing opposing claims over whether vessels can continue passing through the strategic waterway.
Kansas (US), July 12 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side would give everything in pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles after Saturday''s 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Switzerland. .
Lucknow, July 12 (UNI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government has curtailed the scope of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged irregularities related to the construction of the Ram Temple and land purchases linked to the project.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Jul 12 (UNI) Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday challenged the producers and director of the Punjabi film Satluj to publicly substantiate the film''s claim that around 25,000 people went missing or were illegally cremated during Punjab''s militancy years, saying the figure must be backed by official records, judicial findings and authenticated evidence rather than presented as an established historical fact.
New Delhi, Jul 12 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as the "Nightingale of South India" whose timeless voice transcended linguistic and regional boundaries to become a cherished part of India''s cultural heritage.
Sheikhpura, July 12 (UNI) Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash on Sunday expressed confidence that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Neeraj Kumar would secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election in Patna.
Hyderabad, July 12 (UNI) Police have intensified the search for Rajkumar, the prime accused in the sensational six-murder case at Daivalaguda village in Shabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district, with nine special teams deployed to trace him, Chevella DCP Yogesh Gautam said on Sunday.
Jammu, Jul 12 (UNI) Declaring that “enough is enough,” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday announced a ‘Delhi Chalo’ – to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir-campaign during Monsoon Parliament session starting on July 20, to intensify the demand for the restoration of statehood, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir can no longer wait indefinitely for the Centre to fulfil its promise.
Hyderabad, Jul 12 (UNI) BJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday expressed confidence that the BJP would win the upcoming municipal elections and form mayoral governments in the Hyderabad, Malkajgiri and Cyberabad municipal corporations.
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New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed profound grief over the demise of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her passing as an "irreparable loss" to the world of music and culture and paying tribute to a career that transcended languages and generations.
Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday called for greater youth participation in Indian politics, saying the country is one of the youngest in the world but is governed largely by older parliamentarians.
Itanagar, Jul 11 (UNI) State Commerce and Industries Minister Nyato Dukam today said the Rongoge Mega Food Park at Dolikoto, Banderdewa would play a pivotal role in ushering in industrial growth and economic self-reliance in Arunachal Pradesh.
Nagpur, July 11 (UNI): Congress National spokesperson Alok Sharma on Saturday accused the BJP and RSS of indulging in “politics in the name of religion” and alleged that the “only religion” of these organisations was wealth.
New Delhi, Jul 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident involving Indian nationals near Vietnam''s Phu Quoc Island, offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assuring that Indian diplomatic missions are extending every possible assistance while remaining in constant touch with the Vietnamese authorities.
New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to the younger generation to associate themselves with a library, adding that it is something that brings about a remarkable refinement in one''s personality.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Diabetes is not just about sugar; it is about one’s cells’ ability to produce energy, said a foreign expert at the 14th edition of the Annual Global Diabetes Convention, which got underway at Kovalam here today.
Tehran, July 11 (UNI) Iran''s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others killed in the two recent wars, saying retaliation would be carried out regardless of whether he or other officials remained in office.
Kansas (US), July 11 (UNI) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side expected a stern test against Switzerland in Saturday''s World Cup quarterfinal, describing Murat Yakin''s team as physically strong and deserving of deep respect. .
Hyderabad, July 11 (UNI) union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said India''s IT industry must transition from providing software services to delivering AI-driven solutions to retain its global leadership in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Berhampore, July 10 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced that the state''s newly enacted Anti-Hooliganism Act will come into force from Monday, while the process of constituting a committee to prepare the framework for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been completed.
Pune, Jul 10 (UNI) The Professional Structural Engineers Association (PSEA) today said that the recent building collapse at Moshi, according to its preliminary assessment, was likely caused by lateral pressure exerted by water-saturated solid waste rather than by any inherent structural failure of the building.
New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Friday criticised the BJP government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) over waterlogging, garbage accumulation, and the increasing threat of mosquito-borne diseases following heavy rainfall in the national capital.
Rio De Janeiro, July 10 (UNI) Former striker Romario has called for the dismissal of Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti, describing the team''s World Cup elimination as "a disgrace". Ancelotti''s contract runs until 2030 but Romario said the Italian''s position had become untenable following Brazil''s 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16.
"Jobs are temporary in nature and it will be reviewed before the appointees receive their first salary"Chennai, July 10 (UNI) Declning to interfere in Tamil Nadu government''s policy decisions, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday allowed issuance of appointment orders to 32 members of the families of the Karur stampede victims, holding that the appointments would be temporary and subject to judicial review, while impleading the TNPSC in the case.
Hyderabad, Jul 10 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday said the party would address its internal issues after a fact-finding exercise by senior leaders, while launching a sharp attack on the BRS and BJP over governance, corruption and unfulfilled promises.
Hyderabad, July 10 (UNI) Bhongir Member of Parliament Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BRS, alleging that the party had lost the confidence of the people and that its Working President KTRama Rao (KTR) was making baseless statements to keep the party cadre motivated.
Bengaluru, July 9 (UNI) Escalating the confrontation between the Centre and the Karnataka Government over the future of key public sector enterprises, union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Friday asserted that the State Government had "no claim whatsoever" over the HMT land, accusing the Congress dispensation of creating obstacles in the revival of HMT and other strategic PSUs instead of supporting them.
Srinagar, July 10 (UNI) Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Friday warned the ruling National Conference government not to sabotage development in Kashmir under garb of statehood.
New Delhi, Jul 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed satisfaction over the outcomes of his visit to Australia, saying the engagements had further strengthened the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and opened new avenues for cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
Chandigarh/Mahendragarh, July 9 (UNI) Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Thursday said the state government is expanding access to quality healthcare by extending free dialysis services to 16 more sub-divisional hospitals, including the hospital at Kanina in Mahendragarh district.
New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday emphasised that the state is committed to its vision of "Mines to Minds" by harnessing knowledge, innovation, technology and human capital as the drivers of its next phase of growth.
Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said the Centre had taken historic decisions to safeguard the future of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) by allocating the Tadicherla-II and Naini coal blocks, which would ensure energy security, create thousands of jobs and generate a turnover of about Rs 2.25 lakh crore over the next four decades.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) Kerala-born global travel technology major IBS Group on Thursday launched Naviq Technology, an AI-first company dedicated exclusively to the global travel industry, and announced an investment of USD 500 million (around ₹4,800 crore) over the next five years to accelerate artificial intelligence-led transformation across the sector.
New Delhi, Jul 9 (UNI) As India steps up preparations to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and continues its bid for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said hosting international sporting events is helping the country build its reputation as a global sporting destination while giving Indian athletes the chance to compete against the world’s best at home.
Ankara, July 9 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the alliance’s summit in Ankara as “tremendously successful”, saying member countries had moved from making commitments to delivering concrete results on defence, industrial capacity and collective security.
Khammam, July 9 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday said farmers'' welfare and agricultural development remain the top priorities of the Congress government, asserting that the State has spent thousands of crores of rupees on irrigation, agriculture, paddy procurement, farm mechanisation and allied sectors to make farming profitable.
Moscow, July 9 (Sputnik/UNI) Following the US strikes on Iran, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened on Iran''s terms, not through US threats.
Washington/Tehran, Jul 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington could reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ports and vessels, escalating pressure on Tehran after declaring the US-Iran ceasefire framework effectively "over."Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump suggested that Washington was once again considering reimposing restrictions that had been lifted under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Washington and Tehran in June.
New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to Australia, where he will hold the third India-Australia Annual Leaders'' Summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and seek to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday alleged that the Centre was misleading the public over the Tadicherla-II coal block, asserting that it was not a fresh allocation but merely the grant of mining lease approval for a block that had already been allotted to the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) in 2013..
Ankara, Jul 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, said the United States is probably going to hit Iran “hard’ tonight.
Ankara, July 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the United States would “probably” launch further strikes against Iran after American forces carried out attacks targeting Iranian positions following excalation invoving shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi, Jul 8 (UNI) Indian stock markets on Wednesday extended their losses and witnessed a bloodbath after the United States President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire is ''over''. Weak global cues and a sharp spike in crude oil prices added to the market''s decline.
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted his team is still learning to adapt to different conditions after England handed India a crushing 125-run defeat in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. The loss, India''s biggest ever in T20 internationals, also gave England a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Ankara, July 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has once again called for American control of Greenland, arguing that the Arctic island is strategically important for the United States but not for Denmark.
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Telangana Labour and Employment Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy on Wednesday said the ministerial interactive sessions being conducted at Gandhi Bhavan were aimed at strengthening the Congress party''s connect with the public and ensuring speedy redressal of people''s grievances.
Ankara, July 8 (UNI) Spain has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to halt trade with the country, saying its economic, social and cultural relationship with Washington remains strong and mutually beneficial.
Moscow, July 8 (UNI) The International Olympic Committee''s (IOC) decision to provisionally reinstate the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will accelerate the return of Russian athletes .
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former united Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary.
Shimla, July 8 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the Himachal Pradesh government would approach the Centre over the implementation of the VB-G-RAM-G scheme, maintaining that replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) with the new scheme was not in the interest of the state.
Ankara, July 8 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ceasefire and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran were effectively "over," declaring he no longer wanted to negotiate with Tehran after a sharp escalation in hostilities across the Gulf.
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao on Wednesday said a reported assessment by the World Bank placing Telangana above the upper-middle-income benchmark was a matter of immense pride for the state''s people.
Chandigarh, July 7 (UNI) Punjabi singer Gary Sandhu has expressed disappointment after claiming that his upcoming album ''DND'' was leaked online before its official release, forcing him to reveal details of the unfinished project and even sing an unreleased track for his fans.
Wayanad, July 7 (UNI) AICC General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has expressed profound grief over the devastating landslide in Wayanad, assuring affected families that every possible effort is being made to rescue those still trapped and provide support to those impacted by the tragedy.
Wayanad, July 7 (UNI) Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique today described the disaster at the tunnel construction site in Kalladi under Meppadi Grama Panchayat in Wayanad as a man-made disaster, not a natural landslide.
Ankara, Jul 7 (UNI) Arriving in Ankara for the NATO summit, US President Donald Trump voicing frustration with the transatlantic bloc said Tuesday at the summit that he was "very disappointed" by the response of the country''s closest allies in Washington''s joint war with Israel against Iran.
Seattle (US), July 7 (UNI) FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump had called him regarding the disciplinary case involving the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, but stressed that the decision to suspend the enforcement of the player''s one-match ban was made independently by FIFA''s judicial bodies.
Ankara, Jul 7 (UNI) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance has made "remarkable progress" in boosting defence spending and strengthening military-industrial cooperation via investment in defence and localized production that reduces reliance on non-allied suppliers.
No one will be spared, exemplary punishment assured in Baruipur case: West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul Kolkata, July 7 (UNI) West Bengal Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday assured the family of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur that the accused would face exemplary punishment, reiterating the state government''s commitment to ensuring justice.
Hyderabad, July 7 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday said Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for global investments, backed by robust industrial growth, technological advancement and world-class infrastructure.
Washington, Jul 6 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of military action against Iran, saying Washington would either reach a deal with Tehran or "finish the job."Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the US military was on operational alert and prepared to continue operations if negotiations failed.
Chandigarh, July 6 (UNI) union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday lauded Haryana''s expanding healthcare infrastructure, announcing that the state has been allotted two AIIMS institutions under the Centre''s plan to establish 23 new AIIMS across the country.
Kolkata, July 6 (UNI): In a significant message to the people of West Bengal, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the government will soon complete the process of giving citizenship to displaced Hindus.
Bhadradri Kothagudem, July 6 (UNI) Telangana Director General of Police C V Anand on Monday said effective control of drug trafficking and ganja smuggling in Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam districts would be crucial to strengthening anti-narcotics enforcement across the state, asserting that drug traffickers would be treated as "more dangerous than extremists and terrorists.".
Gaza, Jul 6 (UNI) The Board of Peace said it would judge developments in Gaza “by actions, not promises” after Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing administration in the Strip ahead of a proposed transfer of authority to the technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Hyderabad, July 6 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao on Monday sought an extension of the deadline for the Election Commission''s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating that only seven per cent of the forms distributed by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) had been filled and submitted so far.
Seattle (US), Julu 6 (UNI) FIFA suspended enforcement of a one-match red-card ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, a decision that allows him to feature in Monday''s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia reacted strongly to the decision at a pre-match press conference, saying, "I just found out that July 5 is FIFA''s April Fools'' Day." Balogun was sent off for stamping on Tarik Muharemovic during the United States'' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on July 1.
Kolkata, July 6 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, assuring strict punishment, including capital punishment, for those involved in the alleged rape and murder of a minor in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, alleged that a larger political and communal conspiracy was behind the violence.
Bengaluru, July 6 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a blistering attack on the BJP and the RSS, alleging that the Ram Temple was "never about faith or devotion" but was used as a vehicle to acquire political power and wealth.
New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand is aimed at deepening India''s economic and strategic partnerships with key Indo-Pacific countries while creating greater opportunities for the country''s youth.
New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid glowing tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as one of India''s foremost nation-builders whose contributions to education, industry, humanitarian service and national unity continue to inspire the country''s progress towards a developed India.