Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims four more lives; death toll rises to 788
Dhaka, July 19 (IANS) As many as four children died due to measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8 am (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-linked deaths to 788 in the country, local media reported.
All the latest deaths were suspected measles fatalities. With the latest update,…
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Piyush Goyal’s Europe visit strengthens India’s trade ties
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia aimed at deepening India’s economic partnership with Europe, while building on the momentum…
‘Uddhav Sena crumbling’: Shiv Sena leaders amid uproar over recognition to 6 SS (UBT) MPs
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The recognition of the merger of rebel SS (UBT) with Shiv Sena (Shinde) by the Lok Sabha Speaker has been welcomed by the latter, as they described the move as an indication of a crumbling outfit under Uddhav…
CCPA cracks down on 41 restaurants for levying service charges without consumers’ consent
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across the country for violation of consumer rights and adoption of unfair trade practices by levying service…
AAP, Left upset over missed chance to mislead youth: Delhi BJP on Wangchuk row
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Delhi BJP Media Head and Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said on Sunday that leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Communist parties appear rattled after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from Jantar Mantar to…
‘Centre will help’: HM Amit Shah as floods wreak havoc in J&K
Jammu, July 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured all possible assistance from the Centre to J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as massive flash floods wreaked havoc in Poonch and Rajouri…
Guvs, CMs of Telugu states congratulate Sindhu on winning Japan Open
Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) Governors and Chief Ministers of the Telugu States on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler P. V. Sindhu on winning the Japan Open title.
Governor of Andhra Pradesh S. Abdul Nazeer congratulated Sindhu for winning the…
Himachal govt reducing job opportunities, says BJP
Shimla, July 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday slammed the state Congress government over its revised outsourcing policy, stating that instead of creating employment, the…
K’taka govt makes homestay registration mandatory
Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all homestays operating in the state, with more than 500 homestay owners having already applied under the newly introduced Karnataka Homestay…
Irshad Kamil, Sartaaj to go nostalgic at alma mater Panjab University
Chandigarh, July 19 (IANS) Panjab University in Chandigarh will host Lafz Sur Aur Safar, a first-of-its-kind heart-to-heart conversation featuring two of its most celebrated alumni, lyricist Irshad Kamil and internationally acclaimed Sufi…