At a conference in Geneva, international experts supported India’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. They argued for a re-evaluation of the treaty, considering security, human rights, and the water rights of local communities. International experts and human rights advocates at a conference held on the sidelines of the 63rd session of … Read more
Around 40,000 tribal students of KISS in Bhubaneswar celebrated PM Modi’s 76th birthday. The event included prayers, a blood donation drive, and lamp lighting to express gratitude for schemes like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’. In an inspiring display of gratitude and social service, around 40,000 tribal students of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) … Read more
AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu launched Nandakam, a defect and inspection management app for TTD. Developed by 3Five8 Technologies, the platform digitises management of pilgrim rooms and sanitation as part of the ‘Digital Tirumala’ initiative. Nandakam App Launched for Digital Tirumala Nandakam, a defect and inspection management application for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), was … Read more
Andy Cohen apologised to Julia Stiles for old comments about her dancing in ‘Save the Last Dance’. Stiles had referenced his remarks on the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ premiere before performing a quickstep with partner Ezra Sosa. Television host Andy Cohen has apologised to actress Julia Stiles after she addressed his earlier comments about her … Read more
The Ministry of Power has launched Special Campaign 6, focusing on effective e-waste disposal and clearing official pendency. The campaign, running since 2021, has a preparatory phase until Sept 30 and an implementation phase from Oct 2 to 31. Bolstering the Government of India’s push to institutionalise cleanliness and curb official pendency, the Ministry of … Read more
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition seeking the repatriation of a West Bengal woman. Her son claims she was an Indian citizen illegally detained in Mumbai and then forcibly deported to Bangladesh. The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre’s response on a plea seeking the return of a … Read more
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav attacked the Bihar government for allegedly spending Rs 100 crore on lighting lamps for PM Modi’s birthday. He questioned the expenditure when lakhs are affected by devastating floods and basic infrastructure is lacking. RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday attacked the state government here … Read more
Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 82 from 40 balls powered Belfast Wolves to a nine-run DLS victory over Edinburgh Castle Rockers in the ETPL. The win keeps Belfast’s qualification hopes alive, pending the result of Rotterdam Dockers’ next match. Belfast Wolves kept their qualification hopes alive with a nine-run DLS victory over Edinburgh Castle Rockers in Match … Read more
EAM S Jaishankar joined the Bhutan King and PM in lighting the ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ to honour PM Modi’s 25 years of service. Both nations also launched Phase-II of UPI, completing two-way digital payment connectivity between them. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Thursday joined the lighting of the … Read more
US writer-director Cary Joji Fukunaga will head the Feature Film Competition jury at this year’s Zurich Film Festival. Danish filmmaker Sine Plambech will serve as president of the jury for the Documentary Competition. US writer-director Cary Joji Fukunaga, known for films including ‘No Time to Die’, will head the Feature Film Competition jury at this … Read more