Daily Archives: August 30, 2023

Guv conveys Raksha Bandhan greetings

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: Governor KT Parnaik has conveyed greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, and expressed hope...

Take steps to prevent student suicides

The growing number of student suicides is a matter of collective shame for the country. The entire education ecosystem that puts a premium on...

Better or worsen conservation?

Forest Amendments By Dhurjati Mukherjee The controversial Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 passed recently in the monsoon session of Parliament, has generated a huge debate and opposition...

US Open honors Billie Jean King on 50th anniversary of equal prize money for...

New York, 29 Aug: After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of...

Thierry Henry looking to guide France to Olympic gold in Paris

PARIS, 29 Aug: Having helped France win trophies as a prolific forward, Thierry Henry wants to lead Les Bleus to a long-awaited Olympic gold...

Would have been nice if Asia Cup was held in Pakistan in its entirety:...

Multan, 29 Aug: Pakistan captain Babar Azam doesn't want to make a hue and cry about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup...

India was clear about No 4 and No 5 batters 18 months ago, injuries...

Bengaluru, 29 Aug: India had locked their number four and number five slot for the ODI World Cup almost 18 months ago but injuries...

Massive wildfire in northeastern Greece persists for 11th day despite European firefighting efforts

ATHENS, 29 Aug: A massive wildfire was burning unabated in northeastern Greece for the 11th day Tuesday despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters...

US commerce secretary rejects Chinese appeal to ease export controls

Beijing, 29 Aug: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she rebuffed an appeal Tuesday by Chinese leaders to reduce US export controls on technology...

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days, minister dismisses cybersecurity...

London, 29 Aug: The UK government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control "technical issue" that led to the severe disruption of...

Biden administration targets diabetes drug, blood thinner, others for Medicare price negotiations

Washington, 29 Aug: A popular diabetes treatment and the blood thinner Eliquis are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations...

Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties...

Taipei, 29 Aug: Britain's top diplomat, James Cleverly, is set to visit China on Wednesday, as the two countries attempt to shore up frayed...

AR files defamation suit against Manipur politician, demands apology

IMPHAL, 29 Aug: The Assam Rifles (AR) has slapped a legal notice against a Manipur politician for harming the "reputation of the organisation" and...

India decides to allow export of rice to Singapore in view of special relationship

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) India on Tuesday said it has decided to allow export of rice to Singapore in view of the special...

India, Kenya agree to expand defence cooperation

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) The Goa Shipyard Ltd on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Kenya Shipyard Ltd for joint collaboration in ship...

Arguments by Solicitor General in SC vindicate our stand that J-K situation far from...

Srinagar, Aug 29 (PTI) PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said the arguments by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in Supreme Court during the hearings...

Union cabinet adopts resolution hailing soft-landing of Chandrayaan

NEW DELHI, 29 Aug: The union cabinet on Tuesday adopted a resolution hailing the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, saying that "the...