Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:32 PM

Agra, July 14 (IANS) Artisans in Agra, who have been involved in their generational craft of making 'Pietra Dura' artworks, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he presented an elegant marble inlay work box featuring the renowned Indian craftmanship to Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, during his recent visit to the country.

CBI files 16th chargesheet against builder firm, bank officials in Noida homebuyer fraud cases

IANS | July 14, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) In a major development in its ongoing probe into large-scale homebuyer fraud, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its 16th chargesheet against M/s Saha Infratech Pvt Ltd, its director, and officials of HDFC Bank Ltd and ICICI Bank Ltd for their alleged involvement in fraudulent activities linked to a housing project in Noida, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'Empowered or Oppressed?': Tracing the feminine fate across the ancient Indian ethos (IANS Book Review)

Vikas Datta | July 14, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The feminine, leaving aside the sacred feminine motif present in several religions, is not just a concept of the human condition but rather a facet of creation itself, given its role in gestation and nurturing. Even if it is viewed as half of the equation of life, it unfortunately does not reflect in the social configuration, or the infamous patriarchy, which long deprived women of their due status and agency.

UNICEF says 3.7 million children at heightened risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan in 2026

IANS | July 13, 2026 3:17 PM

Kabul, July 13 (IANS) As many as 3.7 million children aged below five years are at increased risk of undernutrition in Afghanistan in 2026 due to child food and nutrition insecurity, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a report.

Pakistan's judiciary bent into weapon as an extension of the security state: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:15 PM

Islamabad, July 12 (IANS) Pakistan's judiciary has been deliberately bent into a weapon, as an extension of the security state it was meant to restrain, an article said citing the latest findings from an international human rights NGO.

Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets and retirement savings, particularly for younger generations facing demographic shifts, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 758

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:00 PM

Dhaka, July 12 (IANS) As many as five children died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to 758, local media reported.

Weakening job market forces people to use Communist Party centres to hide unemployment in China: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 7:23 PM

Colombo, July 12 (IANS) The weakening job market in China is forcing a rising number of unemployed people to seek refuge in free public spaces, as they find jobs and in some cases, hide about their unemployment from family members, a report has claimed.

Nripendra Misra says Ram Mandir trust is supreme, CEO to work under its advice

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:59 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday said that the appointment of a CEO to manage the affairs of Ram Mandir will in no manner impact the supremacy of the Ayodhya temple trust.

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:15 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Sunday that devotees are continuing to throng the temple without any signs of “hesitation or distrust” in the system despite the recent donation row.

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Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

CBI files 16th chargesheet against builder firm, bank officials in Noida homebuyer fraud cases

'Empowered or Oppressed?': Tracing the feminine fate across the ancient Indian ethos (IANS Book Review)

UNICEF says 3.7 million children at heightened risk of malnutrition in Afghanistan in 2026

Pakistan's judiciary bent into weapon as an extension of the security state: Report

Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 758

Weakening job market forces people to use Communist Party centres to hide unemployment in China: Report

Nripendra Misra says Ram Mandir trust is supreme, CEO to work under its advice

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

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