Month: July 2021

Pak PM Khan’s party wins most seats in PoK legislative elections marred by irregularities, violence

By Sajjad Hussain Islamabad, Jul 26:  Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party is set to form the next government in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as it emerged as the largest political party in the legislative assembly elections in the region which was marred by allegations of irregularities and […]

Ignoring China’s actions can cause huge problems later: Rahul Gandhi to govt

New Delhi, Jul 26: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the government is clueless on how to handle China, and said ignoring its actions now will cause problems later. He cited a media report which claimed that in Demchok in Eastern Ladakh, China’s tents are still on […]

Maha: Woman advocate files rape case against 2 lawyers

Mumbai, Jul 26:  Mumbai Police has registered an FIR on charges of rape and molestation against seven persons, including two lawyers and five others, on the complaint of a 35-year-old woman advocate who alleged that she was sexually assaulted by the main accused under the pretext of giving […]

Yediyurappa announces resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister

Bengaluru, Jul 26:  B S Yediyurappa on Monday announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, as his government completes two years in office. The 78-year old, BJP veteran said he will submit his resignation to the Governor post lunch. “Don’t take me otherwise, with your permission… […]

Typhoon In-fa hits China’s east coast, canceling flights

BEIJING — Typhoon In-fa hit China’s east coast south of Shanghai on Sunday after people living near the sea were evacuated, airline flights and trains were canceled and the public was ordered to stay indoors. The typhoon made landfall in Zhoushan in Zhejiang province, state TV reported, citing […]

Mission Youth invites applications for LG’s Super-75 Scholarship

SRINAGAR, JULY 25: Mission Youth, Jammu and Kashmir has invited applications for award of Lieutenant Governor’s Scholarship for meritorious girl students. The scholarship of Rs 1 Lakh shall be provided for post-graduate courses in universities and colleges. CEO Mission Youth and Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal […]

AP Interview: Premier: Iraq doesn’t need US combat troops

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister says his country no longer requires American combat troops to fight the Islamic State group, but a formal time frame for their redeployment will depend on the outcome of talks with U.S. officials this week. Mustafa al-Kadhimi said Iraq will still ask for […]

Badminton-Momota shines on long-awaited Games debut

TOKYO, July 25 – In his long overdue Olympic debut, men’s singles number one Kento Momota of Japan easily beat the United States’ Timothy Lam 21-12 21-9 on Sunday, even making the occasional trick shot behind his back during their warm-up. Though Lam had his moments – once […]

Putin says Russian navy can carry out ‘unpreventable strike’ if needed

MOSCOW, July 25 – The Russian navy can detect any enemy and launch an “unpreventable strike” if needed, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, weeks after a UK warship angered Moscow by passing the Crimea peninsula. “We are capable of detecting any underwater, above-water, airborne enemy and, if […]

Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, laid the foundation stone for the Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility

President of NESAC Shri Amit Shah, also presided over the high-level review meeting regarding the operation of Space Science and Technology Centre Union Home Minister chaired another meeting with the Chief Ministers of all the North – Eastern States to hold intensive discussions on the developmental and security […]

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