India can emerge as the world’s ‘connector economy’: Anand Mahindra
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a trusted connector economy that links global markets, supply chains and geopolitical blocs in an increasingly fragmented world, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said in his letter to shareholders on Monday. He said the country's strengths place it at the centre of the…
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Pakistani court restoring criminal penalties for attempted suicide sparks concerns over mental…
Islamabad, July 6 (IANS) A recent judgement by the Federal Shariat Court in Pakistan restoring criminal penalties for attempted suicide has sparked concerns among psychiatric community over mental health, justice and the state's approach to…
High-resolution radio study reveals faint black hole activity in nearby galaxies
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) An international team containing an Indian astronomer used the e‑MERLIN radio array to detect compact radio emission from the centres of nearly one‑quarter of 280 nearby galaxies, and revealed a hidden population of…
DRI Mumbai seizes over 2 kg cocaine from woman arriving from Freetown
Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) In a major operation against narcotics trafficking, the DRI seized 2.128 kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 10.65 crore in the illicit market, from female passenger arriving from Freetown via Nairobi at Mumbai airport, an…
Detailed probe ordered after minor girl’s sexual abuse complaint found false
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), July 6 (IANS) After a sexual abuse complaint lodged by a 13-year-old girl was found to be false, the police have decided to launch a detailed investigation to unravel the circumstances behind the case.Although the…
Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in suspected Naga armed group ambush in Manipur (Lead)
Imphal, July 6 (IANS) At least two Assam Rifles personnel were killed after a suspected Naga armed group ambushed a paramilitary force vehicle at Nungshang Kong in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, officials said. Manipur Chief Minister…
HM Shah unveils major cooperative push for Rajasthan, announces new warehouses and green initiative…
New Delhi/Jaipur, July 6 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced a series of major cooperative infrastructure and environmental initiatives for Rajasthan, including the foundation stone laying of 10 new…
Champat Rai and Anil Mishra’s resignations accepted by temple trust, new interim General…
Ayodhya, July 6 (IANS) Days after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra tendered their resignations over "chanda chori" (theft of donations) by the counting staff, their…
Union Minister JP Nadda lauds Haryana CM for overall growth
Ambala, July 6 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday lauded Haryana’s “double-engine government” and appreciated the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, highlighting the state’s developmental achievements.…
‘Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s ideals realised under PM Modi’s leadership’: JP Nadda in…
Ambala, July 6 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday paid tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on the 125th birth anniversary of the staunch nationalist, a visionary educationist and the…