Daily Archives: July 14, 2022

Mithun, Ashmita register stunning victories; Sindhu, Prannoy too win in Singapore Open

Singapore, 13 Jul: Indian shuttlers Mithun Manjunath and Ashmita Chaliha notched up stunning wins over their illustrious rivals to hog the limelight on the...

First Russian train carrying India-bound cargo via INSTC arrives in Iran

New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) An India-bound Russian cargo, sent by train for the first time using the ambitious the International North-South Transport Corridor...

India’s trade with Sri Lanka ‘at standstill’: Exporters

New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) :India’s trade with Sri Lanka has nearly stopped following the unrest in the island nation, leaving exporters worried about...

14 Chinese nationals staying illegally in UP’s Noida since 2020 detained

Noida, Jul 13 (PTI) Fourteen Chinese nationals, including a woman, were detained here on Wednesday for allegedly staying in the country illegally since 2020,...

Jharkhand: Jamtara schools revert to Sunday week offs amid backlash

Jamshedpur, July 13 (PTI) Forty schools in Jharkhand's Jamtara district on Wednesday gave written undertaking that they will revert to Sundays as weekly off...

Sunjwan terror attack case: NIA conducts searches at multiple locations in Kashmir valley

Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted searches at three locations in the Kashmir valley in connection with a terrorist...

2.6 kg of heroin seized from field along India-Pakistan border in Amritsar

Amritsar, Jul 13 (PTI) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said it seized 2.6 kg of heroin from a field in a village...

Union minister rejects TMC’s allegation of ‘non-release’ of MGNREGA funds

Kolkata, Jul 13 (PTI) Union Minister Kapil Moreshwar Patil on Wednesday rubbished the TMC's allegation of 'non-release' of MGNREGA funds by the Centre to...

Militancy won’t end till govt wins hearts of Kashmiri people, says Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Militancy in Kashmir will not end until the government wins the hearts of the people in the Valley and seeks...

India ranks low at 135th globally for gender parity; worst for health and survival:...

New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) India was on Wednesday ranked low at 135th place in terms of gender parity, despite an improvement of five places...

Assam govt offers one-time scheme for vehicle fitness certificates

Guwahati, Jul 13 (PTI) The Assam government on Wednesday announced a one-time settlement scheme for the renewal of fitness certificates at a reduced late...

3 more persons die of Japanese Encephalitis in Assam

Guwahati, Jul 13 (PTI) Three more persons lost their lives due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam, an official statement said on Wednesday. Two persons...

Mizoram logs 142 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day spike in three months

Aizawl, Jul 13 (PTI) Mizoram's COVID-19 tally increased to 2,30,124 on Wednesday as 142 more people tested positive for the infection, the highest single-day...

5 suspects summoned over vandalism of Cong leaders’ vehicles in Tripura

Agartala, Jul 13 (PTI) Notices have been served five people, who are ostensibly BJP supporters, for allegedly vandalising two vehicles of Congress leaders in...

Tripura approves rules to ban ponzi schemes

Agartala, Jul 13 (PTI) The Tripura government has approved rules to ban ponzi schemes from operating in the state. The state council of ministers in...

Ethanol blending in fuel crucial for energy security: minister

Shillong, Jul 13 (PTI) Union minister Rameswar Teli has said augmenting ethanol blending in fuel was critical for the energy security of the country...

NTPC launches Girl Empowerment Mission in Assam, to train 40 minors

Guwahati, Jul 13 (PTI) The country's largest power producer NTPC on Wednesday said it has rolled out a four-week long empowerment programme for underprivileged...

Manipur schools closed till July 24 amid Covid surge

Imphal, Jul 13 (PTI) The Manipur government has ordered closure of all schools till next week due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. In...

Barcelona reaches deal to sign Raphinha; Dembélé staying

BARCELONA, Spain , 13 Jul (AP) — Barcelona announced Wednesday it has reached a deal to sign Leeds playmaker Raphinha and will also keep...

Sterling bids farewell to City, edges closer to Chelsea

MANCHESTER, England , 13 Jul (AP)— Raheem Sterling edged closer to a move to Chelsea as he bid farewell to Manchester City on Wednesday. Sterling...