Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Friday termed violation of Iran's territorial integrity, the destruction of infrastructure, power plants, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities, as well as the killing of civilians a "clear violation" of United Nations charter and the fundamental principles of international law.

India, Israel FTA talks make headway as 2nd round concludes

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India and Israel concluded the second round of four-day negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) here, as both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed agreement and continued to make progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:03 PM

Dhaka, July 24 (IANS) Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down from office on Friday with the Speaker of the national Parliament formally accepting his resignation letter, the local media reported.

Karisma Kapoor recalls Helen’s 62-year association with the Kapoor family

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:59 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor reflected on veteran actress-dancer Helen's long-standing bond with the Kapoor family.

President Murmu pays respect at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:57 PM

Bucharest, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid her respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Romania's Bucharest before the conclusion of the last leg of her three-nation Europe visit.

Vedika Pinto on feeling 'heartbreak' after 'Nishaanchi's failure: Had it worked, my life would've been different

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:56 PM

Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Vedika Pinto has opened up about the failures she encountered on her professional front.

India’s cotton output moderates to 290.91 lakh bales in FY26

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Cotton production has ranged from 352.48 lakh bales in 2020‑21 to 290.91 lakh bales in 2025‑26, with productivity broadly stable between 428 and 451 kg per hectare, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

Soundarya Rajinikanth: Students' voices deserve to be heard with empathy, dignity, and respect!

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:53 PM

Chennai, July 24 (IANS) Producer Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also the younger daughter of Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth, on Friday expressed solidarity with protesting students in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, saying that students were our future and that their voices deserve to be heard with empathy, dignity and respect.

Govt directs GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories citing security concerns

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The government has directed software development platform GitHub to remove repositories hosting Bitchat -- the decentralised messaging application -- citing concerns that the platform could be exploited to evade lawful surveillance and facilitate unlawful activities, developer Jack Dorsey said on Friday.

Indian Railways begins AI-based stain detection pilot project to boost quality of washed linen

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Indian Railways has initiated the pilot project of using automated AI-camera stain detection technology in laundries at Pune Division, Central Railway and Jaipur and Jodhpur division, North Western Railway for ascertaining the quality of washed linen, the Parliament was informed on Friday.