Melbourne, July 7 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Australia for the third time in 10 years is a "very important indicator" of how bilateral ties have been growing rapidly in the past 10 years.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking directions to restrain leaders of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna, from making public statements that could allegedly influence witnesses in the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case.
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) In a key boost for the domestic defence industry, India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed an agreement for the supply of BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military.
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Over the past two days, torrential rains accompanied by strong winds have battered Maharashtra, claiming 13 lives and injuring 10 others. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reported that around 100 houses have been damaged, leaving hundreds of people homeless due to severe flooding.
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Heavy torrential rains continue to batter several parts of Maharashtra. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red Alert' for Tuesday in the Nashik Ghat areas, Pune Ghat areas, Palghar, and Raigad districts. An 'Orange Alert' has been sounded for Mumbai, Thane, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Satara Ghat areas, Akola, and Amravati districts.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) “A spectacular sight in NYC!” the US Embassy in India said after the Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini sailed past the Statue of Liberty while representing India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250 celebrations, held as part of America’s 250th anniversary commemorations.
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs, predicting a third consecutive day of torrential downpours on Tuesday. A record-breaking spell of rain over the last 48 hours has severely disrupted normal life across the financial capital. The BMC announced a precautionary holiday on Tuesday for all government, private, and municipal schools and colleges in Mumbai.
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The weather in the national Capital is expected to remain pleasant on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the city. The showers are expected to provide relief from the prevailing humid and hot weather.
Srinagar, July 7 (IANS) Over 85,000 Yatris performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last four days as more than 28,000 people had ‘darshan’ on Monday. Officials said on Tuesday that since the Yatra started on July 3, in the last four days, 85,779 pilgrims performed the Yatra while 28,818 Yatris had ‘darshan’ in one day yesterday.
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) The Maharashtra Congress will launch a statewide protest from Tuesday against the BJP and the RSS over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
