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We are improving from game to game: Igor Stimac

The ongoing SAFF Championship has been dubbed as one of the most competitive editions in the tournament's history

Muslim pilgrims take part in symbolic stoning of devil as Hajj pilgrimage winds down in Saudi

Muslim pilgrims cast stones at pillars representing the devil on Thursday in the final days of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

WB approves $700mn to help govt implement foundational reforms

The World Bank Group said it has approved $700 million in financing for two operations to help Sri Lanka implement foundational reforms as the island nation is trying to overcome its worst-ever economic crisis.

Fearing bank runs, Sri Lanka declares five-day holiday for debt restructuring

Sri Lanka began a five-day bank holiday from Thursday to allow the crisis-hit nation to restructure $42 billion in domestic debt, a media report said.

Iran takes Canada to UN top court in dispute over state immunity

Iran has filed a case against Canada at the United Nations’ top court accusing it of flouting state immunity in allowing relatives of victims of terrorism to seek reparations from the Islamic Republic.

Pyongyang renovates N Korea-China friendship tower

North Korea has completed the renovation of a tower symbolising its friendship with China as the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War approaches, Pyongyang's state media said on Thursday.

'Heinous act': Turkey condemns Quran burning in Sweden

A person identified as Salwan Momika of Iraqi origin, burned the Quran under police protection in front of the Stockholm Mosque

To counter US, China unveils sweeping foreign policy law

Legislation was approved by a top decision-making body within China’s rubber-stamp Parl

Mandaviya launches new initiatives in health edn sector

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched nine new initiatives in the health education sector while urging medical students to commit themselves to contributing and shaping India into a developed nation in the years to come.

Double engine disastrous govts using autocratic methods to stalla compassionate outreach: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday flayed the BJP government saying the double engine disastrous governments are using autocratic methods to stall a compassionate outreach which is totally \"unacceptable and shatters all Constitutional and democratic norms.

First convoy carrying Amarnath pilgrims to leave for Kashmir today

Tight-security for 62-day pilgrimage; sharp shooters of Army security forces deployed on routes

Bishop slams PM over Manipur violence, compares it to Guj riots

Mar Joseph Pamplany, Metropolitan Archbishop of Thalassery Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government over the ongoing violence in Manipur. He compared the ongoing violence in Manipur with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses jailed minister Senthil Balaji

In a contentious move, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dismissed DMK leader and jailed minister V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.

No specific responsibility, we will work together: TS Singh Deo

Deo claimed he never pressured the party's central leadership for rotation in the CM’s post

KMC plans pumping station at Thanthania to stop waterlogging

Massive waterlogging in vast areas surrounding Thanthania in north Kolkata will be a matter of the past soon.

Trinamul suspends 200 'independent' workers

The suspended workers are from Howrah, Hooghly, Birbhum, Murshidabad, East Midnapore, West Midnapore and Jhargram

NIA seizes explosives from Trinamul candidate's home

Officers of National Investigation Agency (NIA) have seized about 16.250 kilograms of explosives from the house of Manoj Kumar Ghosh, a TMC candidate in panchayat elections from Nalhati in Birbhum district, last evening.

CM overwhelmed with people's concern over her well-being

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee in a tweet today wrote: “I am deeply touched by everyone's well wishes for my health.

'Want to be ground zero-level Governor'

Governor Bose wants to understand and feel ground zero-level situations

Play highlights issue of autism, wins applause from special kids

It was Taare Zameen Par moment for some children with special needs, when they were not only witness to a play on autism but also called on stage for felicitation.

Bengal panchayat polls: Withdrawal of nominations comes down drastically from 2018

Withdrawal of nominations for the July 8 panchayat polls in the state had been much lesser compared to the previous civic body polls in 2018, West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) informed the Calcutta High Court on Thursday.

Target campaigning: Secret of Mamata's poll success

During one of her election rallies, as she campaigned in the northern district of Cooch Behar for next month’s rural polls, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee told the crowd that had gathered that she would never discriminate against them even though they didn’t really support her party in the past two important elections – the Parliamentary elections of 2019 and the Assembly elections of 2021. She told them that as the chief minister of the state she would always mete out equal treatment to all the people of her state, regardless of how they voted or whether they lived in the northern part of the state or the south. Cut to the campaigning that is taking place in the state’s southern districts and it is all about acknowledging the massive support that Trinamool received from the people in the same elections.

India dropped from list of countries with children in armed conflict

India had been included in the report since 2010, alongside other countries, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Pakistan & the Philippines

TMC to increase strength in RS to seven

With the Congress having no MLA in the West Bengal Assembly, the Trinamul Congress will increase its strength in the Rajya Sabha, biennial elections for which will be held on 24 July.

Next Opp conclave in Bengaluru on 13-14 July, says NCP chief

The AAP has declared that it will be difficult for it to attend future meetings of Opposition parties where Congress is present.

Rahul's Manipur visit: Cong, BJP trade barbs

Cong accuses PM of using autocratic methods to stall Gandhi's compassionate outreach

Ashes 2nd Test: Warner's fifty gives Aus solid start, Tongue strikes for England

A half-century by David Warner helped Australia make a solid start, but pacer Josh Tongue struck just before the first session ended to make sure England headed to lunch on a high during the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday.

Mohun Bagan sign Australian int'l Jason Cummings

Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Mohun Bagan Super Giant have completed the signing of Australian international Jason Cummings on a three-year contract, the club announced on Wednesday.

Determined to maintain unbeaten run, says Chhetri

Indian Football team are unbeaten in all nine matches played in 2023

IMF officials and Pak's PM hint at deal on $6 bn bailout

A senior official with the International Monetary Fund and Pakistan’s prime minister indicated Tuesday a deal could soon be reached on a much-needed $6 billon bailout package for the impoverished south Asian country.