Self-immolation outside UN headquarters desperate plea to highlight Tibet's suffering: Report

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:49 PM

New York, July 10 (IANS) The self-immolation outside United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York was not an isolated act of despair but a desperate plea to the international community, reminding them that Tibet's suffering remains hidden behind China's facade. A person setting himself on fire is not only a tragedy but demonstrates the silence of the international community, a report has detailed.

Retailers' association seeks CCI probe into Flipkart over alleged unfair practices

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers and Traders (FIRST) -- an association of online retailers under the India SME Forum -- has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Flipkart engaged in predatory and discriminatory business practices that distorted competition on its marketplace, according to a report.

8000 medical procedures carried out by India's HADR mission in Venezuela during 'Operation Amistad’

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Under the just-concluded ‘Operation Amistad,’ India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the Indian Army’s Field Hospital provided critical assistance and care to hundreds of earthquake-impacted persons, carrying out over 8000 medical procedures and laboratory investigations, including over 20 major surgeries.

Oriental Cup 2026: DPS Vasant Vihar, DPS RK Puram win big as QF line-up gets firmed up

IANS | July 10, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar, St. Francis De Sales Senior Secondary School, Step by Step School, Noida, Mother’s International School, Delhi, Mount Carmel School, Dwarka and G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka registered impressive victories to book their places in the quarterfinals of the Oriental Cup 2026 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

ADB lowers Pakistan's FY27 growth outlook to 3.7 pc: Report

IANS | July 10, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's economic growth is expected to slow in the current fiscal year as higher energy costs and pressure on foreign remittances weigh on the economy, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its latest outlook, according to a report.