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Christians hold prayer vigils for peace in strife-torn Manipur

They came in droves, they sang hymns and they prayed, and they also staged sit-ins and collected funds. Concerned about the violence that has rocked the Northeastern state of Manipur, Christians, irrespective of their denominations, in Siliguri yesterday held sit-ins at three places in the town.

Golay confident Centre will settle Manipur issue

Sikkim CM attends meeting on the NE state called by HM Amit Shah

Prigozhin's exile ends revolt but leaves questions about Putin's power

The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat.

After all-party meet, Amit Shah meets Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday met with Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi and said that the central government will ensure that all possible steps are taken to maintain peace in Manipur (photo).

Speculative reports uncalled for, says MoD over purchase of MQ-9B drones

India is yet to finalise the price and other terms and conditions for the purchase of 31 MQ-9B long endurance drones from the US, the defence ministry said on Sunday, trashing speculative reports in social media on the cost and the acquisition process.

Southwest Monsoon arrives in Delhi and Mumbai at same time

The southwest monsoon on Sunday arrived in Delhi and Mumbai at the same time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

FM lashes out at Obama for remark on Indian Muslims

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, lashed out at former US President Barack Obama for his comments on Indian Muslims and said that under his reign, the United States had bombed six Muslim-dominated countries.

'My visit will add renewed vigour to India-Egypt ties'

PM, Egypt president agree to elevate bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership

India will face Korea in FIH Hockey Men's Junior WC campaign opener

Two-time champion India will clash with Korea in their opening match of the 15th Junior Men's Hockey world cup on 5th December in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).

Jasprit Bumrah set for return during Ireland series: Report

Indian team management is targeting the three T20Is against Ireland, set to be held on August

'Rage giving' prompted by the end of Roe has dropped off, abortion access groups say

The “rage giving ” did not last. Abortion access groups who received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade one year ago say those emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off.

US, Britain, France demand UN probe Russia's sanctions-busting use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

The United States, Britain and France demanded Friday that the United Nations urgently investigate Russia’s reported use of hundreds of Iranian-provided drones in the war in Ukraine, which would violate U.N. sanctions. But it’s unclear whether the U.N. will do so in the face of strong opposition from Russia.

Prigozhin, mercenary chief with long ties with Putin

Yevgeny Prigozhin moved into the global spotlight with Russia's war in Ukraine

Tourist arrivals in Turkey surge to 4.5mn in May: Ministry

The number of foreign tourists to Turkey surged to 4.5 million in May, amounting to a 16.2-per cent year-on-year increase, the Culture and Tourism Ministry said.

Indonesia's Mt Semeru erupts, people warned to stay away

The mountain, 3,676 metre above sea level, remained in the third danger level, below the highest level of IV

N Korea's food prices rise, suggest supply shortages

Food prices in North Korea have increase to higher than the pre-pandemic levels, suggesting supply shortages, a US website monitoring the country has said.

As Greece's centre-right heads for a landslide, fringe parties jostle to squeeze into Parliament

With the formerly ascendant, Nazi-inspired Golden Dawn party broken, its leadership in prison, and the anti-Western left defanged, Greece’s political fringes are looking more gauche than sinister.

Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz must introduce themselves in Persian

A top Iranian commander has said that any ship seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must inform Iran of its name, nationality and cargo in Persian language, media reported.

Pak calls India-US joint statement 'unwarranted, one-sided'

The foreign office maintained that Pakistan-specific reference carried political overtones

UP Power Consumer Council opposes separate power tariff regime

The Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad has lambasted the new rule for power consumers as announced by the Central government on Friday.

Situation tense but under control in Manipur: State police

The Manipur Police on Saturday said that the situation in the violence-prone state is tense but under control. Though some sporadic incidents have been reported in some districts, in most districts the situation is normal.

Himachal CM announces ₹100 cr facelift for 'Queen of Hills'

In an effort to decongest the Circular Road in the ‘Queen of Hill’s, Shimla, and enhance tourism, the Himachal Pradesh government has prepared a comprehensive blueprint with an estimated cost of Rs. 100 crore.

Amazon CEO says committed to invest $26 bn in India by 2030

E-commerce giant Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Saturday said that the company is committed to invest $26 billion in India by 2030, after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

US-India pact on DPIs will make us global digital hub: Nasscom

The partnership focuses on fostering open and inclusive digital economies through the development and deployment of DPIs in developing countries, leveraging India's successful implementation

Amit Shah lays foundation of 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar

Wrapping his two-day J&K visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of ‘Balidaan Stambh’ (martyr’s memorial) at Pratap Park in Srinagar.

No holds barred in Madhya Pradesh poster war

With just about five months remaining before the crucial assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the political war between the opposition Congress and ruling BJP has turned dirty, as posters slandering the images of MP Congress Chief Kamal Nath and MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan were pasted at a few places in Bhopal and Indore.

Kharge hits back at Centre after RBI's paper on inflation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over inflation after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the public is now spending less as a result which in turn has decreased sales.

IAF performs emergency exercise of aircraft on Purvanchal Expressway

As part of regular training and towards increasing cohesion between civil and military functionaries, aircraft operations took place on the Purvanchal Expressway here on Saturday.

Shah, Nadda, Santhosh seek to make BJP future-ready

The three top leaders have also held an important meeting with Sangh members

Deeply divided K'taka BJP turns to old warhorse Yediyurappa for unity glue

The BJP still remains a divided house even after the drubbing in the assembly elections in Karnataka. In-fighting is raging within the party as senior leaders are accused of practicing adjustment politics in the state. The development has demoralized the party cadre.