Jammu, July 10 (IANS) The ninth batch of pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra on Friday under tight security arrangements. Devotees chanted religious slogans and hymns as they began their spiritual journey, reflecting enthusiasm, faith, and devotion.
Washington, July 10 (IANS) US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues Riley Barnes joined celebrations of the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Washington, calling it an honour to mark the Tibetan spiritual leader’s life and legacy.
Melbourne, July 10 (IANS) Melbourne Renegades will play Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December to open the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese unveiled the fixture during a joint visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan OBC Commission will begin a statewide door-to-door survey of Other Backward Class (OBC) families from Friday to assess reservation requirements for the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.
Muscat, July 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Oman on Thursday after concluding his latest visit to Kuwait.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he was delighted to interact with the MP LEAD Fellows and hear their insightful ideas, aspirations and commitment towards India's progress.
Washington, July 9 (IANS) India's push to establish itself as a global manufacturing hub is beginning to pay off as international supply chains diversify, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saying on Thursday that it is already seeing tangible evidence of the shift, particularly in electronics manufacturing, while urging New Delhi to sustain structural reforms to maintain the momentum.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China now appears to be trying to re-establish its influence in Nepal after a Bangladesh foray, with new promises of economic assistance and infrastructure development.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the civic authorities over rampant illegal constructions and repeated non-compliance with its earlier directions, observing that if officials fail to act even after the top court's orders, it raises serious concerns about the plight of ordinary citizens.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned the functioning of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, asking for a probe into the call detail records of the accused and seeking accountability of the temple trust's senior officials.
