India and Italy on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic ties and enhancing mutual cooperation between the two countries. It was discussed during the 21st session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) meeting, held virtually. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and […]
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New research shows our genes shape our gut bacteria
Though most studies suggest that the gut microbiome is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, a new study has found a much greater genetic component at play than was once known. In the study by the University of Notre Dame, published recently […]
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4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Meghalaya near Tura
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted Meghalaya on Friday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred around 1:15 pm about 53 kilometres north of Tura in the state. “Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.3, occurred on July 9, at 13:16:25 IST, Latitude: 25.99 and Longitude: 90.27, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 53 […]
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Delhi Court reserves order on remand days to journalist Rajeev Sharma in PMLA case
A Delhi Court reserved order on remand days to Rajeev Sharma, a freelance journalist. He was recently arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 on the charges of supplying confidential and sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officers, in exchange for remuneration. ED today has sought seven days of […]
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J-K police arrests LeT terrorist in Hajin; arms, ammunition seized
Bandipora police along with security forces arrested one terrorist of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession here in Hajin, officials informed on Friday. Based on a specific input regarding the movement of terrorists towards Hajin town for subversive activities a joint Naka was established in […]
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Uttarakhand CM to meet PM Modi, other leaders in Delhi today
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other prominent BJP leaders today evening in Delhi, informed Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). “The Chief Minister will meet Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit […]
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh joins micro-blogging site Koo
Amid war of words between Central government and Twitter, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has joined the micro-blogging site Koo. RSS will now be sharing all its big decisions and required information with people in their own language through Koo. @RSSOrg is the authorised account of the organisation. This comes after Twitter had removed the blue verification badge from […]
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India administers over 36.89 cr Covid vaccines doses so far
India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 36,89,91,222, as per the provisional report till 7 am on Friday. 40,23,173 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health. On day-174 of the vaccination drive on July 8, out of the total 40,23,173 vaccine doses […]
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Piramal Realty presents The Skyline Collection at Rohin, Piramal Revanta
Piramal Realty, the real estate arm of Piramal Group, announced the launch of its “Skyline Collection”, offering uninterrupted views of Mulund’s city skyline. The skyline collection comprises of 27 efficiently designed 2 BHK residences starting from the 26th floor with a carpet area of ~718 sq. ft. including a spacious master […]
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Chain snatching gang busted in Delhi’s Rohini, 4 held
Delhi Police arrested four persons and busted a gang of snatchers active in Rohini and the Outer and West district of the national capital, solving 70 cases of snatching of mobile phones and gold chains. A team of the Crime Branch after analysing the pattern in several incidents of snatching and piecing […]
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Only 50 tourists now allowed at Mussoorie’s Kempty Falls
After tourists flouted COVID norms at Mussoorie’s Kempty Falls the Uttarakhand government on Friday announced that only 50 visitors will be allowed at the waterfall and they can not stay there beyond half an hour. The district administration took this step after photos of hundreds of tourists bathing together in the waterfall went viral […]
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Taliban will not engage with Afghan govt as long as Pak provides it sanctuary, says expert
Taliban would not engage in a dialogue with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s government as long as the Pakistani military and intelligence continue to give sanctuary to terrorists, said a prominent Afghan expert. In an interview with German’s DW, Ahmed Rashid, a journalist and best-selling foreign policy author of several books […]
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VK Singh takes charge as MoS Civil Aviation
Former Chief of Army Staff General (Retd) Vijay Kumar Singh on Friday took charge as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. In a tweet, Singh wrote, “I am humbled by the faith that our respected PM Shri Narendra Modi has placed in me. Today, I took charge […]
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Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony on July 23
After a year-long delay, traversing 46 prefectures over 106 days, the Olympic flame has finally arrived in Tokyo on Friday ahead of the Olympic Games. The flame will now embark on a two-week tour around the city before it will be used to light the Olympic Cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of […]
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Decision on Kanwar Yatra after discussion with other states, says Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair and the state government will take the decision regarding the yatra after discussing with other states, including Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Dhami said, “Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair. We […]