PM to address Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the grand finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022. Narendra Modi informed about his presence via microblogging site Twitter, “At 8 PM this evening, I will address, via video conferencing, the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022. This is a programme I always look forward to, as it offers […]
Iran tests drones amid US concern of possible supply to Russia
DUBAI: Iran on Wednesday launched exercises to test its combat and reconnaissance drones, state media reported, amid US concerns over the possible supply of Iranian-made unmanned aircraft to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine. The two-day war-games will involve 150 drones and will cover Iran’s Gulf coast and most of its territory, state […]
Land-for-job scam: CBI raids 16 places, including RJD MLC’s house
“The Centre Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids at 16 places in Delhi, Patna and district Gopalganj of Bihar in connection with the alleged land-for-job scam involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, RJD leader. The raids are also being held at the residence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Sunil Singh, who is considered […]
Iran asked for ‘adjustments’ to proposed nuclear deal
MADRID: Iran requested “some adjustments” to a draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers proposed by the European Union, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday. During an interview with Spanish public television TVE, Borrell said “most” countries involved in nuclear talks with Iran agreed with the proposal, but […]
India records 8586 fresh Covid cases; active cases continue to decline
Showing further decline in the number of Covid cases, India reported 8586 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, stated the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. Besides number of cases, active caseload also witnessed the number below 1 lakh mark and stands at 96,506 now constituting 0.22% of the country’s total […]
China’s scorching region extends power curbs as heatwave lingers
SHANGHAI: China’s scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave. State weather forecasters issued a heat “red alert” for the 11th consecutive day on Monday, as extreme weather continues to play havoc with power supplies […]
Hundreds of farmers reach Delhi to take part in SKM’s ‘mahapanchayat’
Hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching Delhi amid heavy security arrangements to participate in a ‘mahapanchayat’ called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) at Jantar Mantar on Monday. SKM Leaders claimed at some locations, farmers were being stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar, a claim denied by the Delhi Police. “The mahapanchayat is a […]
Flash floods kill 20 in Afghanistan
KABUL: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the eastern Afghan province of Logar on Saturday, killing 20 people and destroying more than 3,000 homes. The rains lashed several areas of the province, injuring more than 30 people in addition to those killed, the provincial governor’s office said. The floods destroyed dozens of canals and about […]
Cloudburst in Dehradun leads to swollen rivers wash away bridges
A cloudburst hit the Raipur-Kumalda area here in the early hours of Saturday, causing rivers to breach their banks and wash away bridges, officials said. Water also entered the caves of Tapkeshwar, a famous Shiva temple on the banks of the Tons river, they said. The cloudburst occurred around 2.15 am. A bridge over the […]
US unveils $775m arms package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The US Defence Department announced on Friday a $775 million package of defence equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems. The package includes more precision-guided missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centres and munitions depots far behind the front […]