'Made in Varanasi' badges shine bright on army uniforms of UK, US and more

IANS | August 1, 2024 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) In a commendable testament to India's growing potential, the indigenously produced goods are making their presence felt on foreign shores. The latest in the array of products going global is the 'Made in Varanasi' badges which are shining bright on the uniforms of armed forces pertaining to many countries including the US and African nations.

Wayanad tragedy: Toll reaches 245, 240 people missing, war of words begins between Centre and Kerala (Roundup)

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:46 PM

Wayanad (Kerala), July 31 (IANS) Rescue and relief operations continued on a war footing at the landslide-devastated areas of four villages in Kerala's Wayanad on Wednesday, with 94 more bodies recovered, taking the death toll to 245, in one of the worst disasters to hit the state, with 240 other people still missing, even as a war of words broke out between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over prior warning of the disaster.

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:35 AM

Tel Aviv, July 31 (IANS) The political head of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Wednesday.