Dutch referee dropped from World Cup dies at 38

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was removed from officiating at the World Cup following a police case in Britain that was later dropped.

Ayush aims to become integral part of broader digital health ecosystems

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:20 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Incorporating standardised health terminologies will ensure Ayush interventions become an integral part of broader digital health ecosystems, matching modern health informatics standards, according to Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.

India, Spain to strengthen industrial partnerships, build resilient supply chains

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:10 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain, and explored new opportunities to strengthen India-Spain collaboration in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism and other future-ready sectors that drive growth, competitiveness and job creation.

US grant rule sparks science concerns by lawmakers

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:49 AM

Washington, July 14 (IANS) A coalition of more than 40 US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal grant regulation, warning that it would inject politics into scientific funding decisions, weaken American innovation and undermine the country's ability to compete with rivals such as China.

Trump notifies US Congress on Iran strikes

IANS | July 14, 2026 8:27 AM

Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that American forces resumed military operations against Iran last week, saying the action was necessary after Tehran allegedly attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz despite a ceasefire and a diplomatic agreement signed last month.