Nepal's chief justice visits India

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:59 PM

Kathmandu, July 23 (IANS) Nepal's Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma left for New Delhi on Thursday on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, the Supreme Court of Nepal said.

Gujarat CM chairs late-night rain review; Dy CM heads to flood-hit Valsad

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:31 PM

Gandhinagar/Valsad, July 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a late-night high-level review meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Thursday as heavy rainfall continued to affect parts of the state, with the administration intensifying rescue, relief and monitoring efforts in the worst-hit districts of South Gujarat.

Bengal: BSF jawan opens fire in Malda camp, kills two colleagues

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:22 PM

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan on Thursday entered the BSF camp in Baishnabnagar in Malda district and opened fire indiscriminately, killing two fellow jawans. The accused has been arrested following the shocking incident.

Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel pact

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:00 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will approve a civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel, the White House said Thursday.

Trump presses Senate on election bill

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:59 PM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Senate Republicans over delays in advancing his election integrity legislation, the White House said on Thursday, urging lawmakers to send the measure to his desk before the August recess.