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Nisith Pramanik's convoy again attacked in Bengal's Cooch Behar

For a second time this year, Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik's convoy was attacked in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on Saturday.

AAP nominations filed despite party's intimation to SEC

Of the 13 candidates, nine are for the gram panchayat level and four for the panchayat samiti level

Fresh National Working Plan Code released for forest management

For the first time, the National Working Plan Code has prescribed state forest departments to engage in continuous data collection and its updation in a centralized database.

Revitalising India's heritage deepened bond between youth and culture: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said in the last nine years of his Government, there were numerous efforts towards revitalising and honouring India's glorious heritage, which deepened the bond between the country’s youth and its culture.

Rare honour for PM during US trip: EAM

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that the honour that the Prime Minister will get there, only a few have got in the past.

Multi-party delegation waits to meet with PM Modi over Manipur violence

The Congress, along with ten like-minded parties, on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the violence in Manipur, adding that a multi-party delegation from the state was waiting for an appointment to discuss the issue in-depth with him.

NIA to probe attacks by Khalistani elements on Indian missions

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into a series of attacks carried out by Khalistani elements in Indian missions in the US and Canada, Delhi Police sources said on Saturday.

Rural polls: SEC, state govt challenge HC order to deploy Central forces in apex court

The West Bengal State Election Commission and the state government, on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging Calcutta High Court's order for deployment of Central armed forces throughout the state for the forthcoming panchayat elections.

'Self-reliance not an option but necessity'

Steps taken by government to create robust defence ecosystem: Rajnath

Football, torture chamber for U-12 kids

If you think the city's searing heat and mind-broiling humidity at this time of year are ideal for football at any level, competitive or recreational, you're perhaps apt also to mistake yourself for a teapot, or Napoleon all over again.

Archery WC: India win men's recurve team bronze

India overpowered China to win the recurve team bronze medal at the Archery World Cup stage 3 in Medellin, Colombia.

It's not easy to get to final: Rodri after winning 2-1 against Italy in semi-final

After winning a treble with Manchester City this season, midfield player Rodri will be looking to add another title to his trophy cabinet as Spain defeated Italy 2-1 in the semifinal of the UEFA Nations League on Friday.

Tennis: Federer backs Djokovic to keep winning Grand Slam titles

Djokovic surpassed Federer's 22 majors record at Wimbledon last year

California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive 'superbloom' of wild mustard

While ripping out yellow blooms blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his fervor for killing flowers.

Tornado devastates Texas Panhandle town, killing 3 and injuring dozens

A tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, killing three people, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states.

A Russian ransomware gang breaches the energy department and other federal agencies

The Department of Energy and several other federal agencies were compromised in a Russian cyber-extortion gang’s global hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations and governments, but the impact was not expected to be great, Homeland Security officials said Thursday.

Missiles target Kyiv as visiting African leaders push Ukraine and Russia for peace and grain

A delegation of leaders and senior officials from Africa arrived in Ukraine seeking ways to end the invaded country’s nearly 16-month war with Russia and to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent, though an air raid in Kyiv during their Friday trip provided a reminder of the challenges they face.

Trump promises payback for prosecution

As he faces potential of years in prison if convicted on 37 charges of obstruction, illegal retention of defense information and other violations

S Korea dismisses chances of lifting Fukushima seafood import ban

South Korea's current ban on imports of seafood from Japan's Fukushima area will remain in place regardless of Tokyo's planned release of contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, a senior government official said on Friday.

15 killed in Canada's Manitoba as bus carrying elderly collides with truck

A bus carrying seniors to a casino collided with a semi-trailer truck at a highway intersection in a rural part of the Canadian province of Manitoba Thursday, killing 15 people and injuring 10 more, police said.

US N-submarine arrives in South Korea after NK's missile launch

A US nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN) arrived in South Korea on Friday for the first time in six years, amid heightened tensions after North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles, Seoul's Defence Ministry said.

US-China cooperation can be beneficial, Xi tells Bill Gates

I believe that the foundation of Sino-US relations lies in the people: Xi to Gates

Kejriwal calls National Capital Civil Services Authority 'farce'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the ex-officio chairperson of the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) summoned the first meeting of the authority on 20 June, and the authority is likely to discuss disciplinary proceedings against an officer.

Passengers carried by domestic airlines registered annual growth of 36.10pc

The Civil Aviation sector in the country has witnessed impressive growth, with the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines growing substantially.

SC stays Delhi HC order granting bail to Unitech promoter's wife Preeti Chandra

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Delhi High Court’s order granting bail to Preeti Chandra – wife of the former Unitech promoter and Chairman Sanjay Chandra – on a plea by Enforcement Directorate (ED) against the High court order granting her bail.

SBI Capital Markets pegs India's 2023 real GDP growth at 6pc

SBI Capital Markets expects India's real GDP growth for the current financial year 202324 to be 6 per cent, and noted that risks are evenly balanced.

Indian stock markets reach close to 52 week high levels, Asian shares track Wall Strally

The Nifty of the NSE opened at 18,723.30 and touched a high of 18,864.70 to close at 18,826 points. The 52-week high point was 18,887.60

Nadda hauls up BJP MPs for not taking interest in party programmes

BJP national president J. P. Nadda has hauled up party MPs for not showing interest in party programmes.

Right-wing group announces reward for marriage with Muslim girls

A right-wing religious outfit, the Hindu Dharma Sena, has announced that it would give a cash reward of Rs 11,000 to every Hindu boy who elopes with a Muslim girl and marries her.

NHAI issues guidelines for repairing accident-prone spots

In order to enhance road safety, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines for the rectification of accident-prone spots on national highways by implementing some short-term measures.