US State Dept ‘unequivocally’ condemns attempted assassination of Trump

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The US State Department has “strongly and unequivocally” condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump as he was holding a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday. “We know today that people around the world, governments around the world have questions about what happened on Saturday, just […]
Trump picks Senator Vance, married to an Indian-American, as his VP nominee (Lead)

Washington, July 16 (IANS) Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House, Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time Senator from Ohio whose wife is an Indian-American, as his nominee for Vice President. At 39 years of age, Vance is 40 years younger than Trump and brings to the ticket […]
Trump picks Senator Vance as his VP nominee

Washington, July 16 (IANS) Former US President and the putative Republican nominee for the White House Donald Trump has named J.D. Vance, a first-time senator from Ohio, as his nominee for Vice President. At 39 years of age, Vance is 40 years younger than Trump and brings to the ticket experience in the US military. […]
US urges India to use ties with Russia to end war in Ukraine

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The United States on Monday urged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Vladimir Putin to “end his illegal war and to find a lasting peace” in its conflict with Ukraine. Mathew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, was asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to […]
‘Instigated mayhem’: Kenya President Ruto accuses Ford Foundation of link to recent protests

Nairobi, July 16 (IANS) Kenya’s President William Ruto on Monday accused the Ford Foundation of involvement in the recent youth-led protests over the controversial Finance Bill, which envisaged hefty tax hikes, and led to an attack on the Parliament and left at least 40 people dead in police firing on the agitators. “Our youth are […]
Stock markets open on a high, Adani Enterprises among top gainers

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices once again opened on a positive note on Tuesday in the run-up to a blockbuster budget next week. Adani Enterprises, Coal India, M&M, Bharti Airtel and Tata Steel were among major gainers on the Nifty in the opening trade. While Sensex opened more than 160 points up […]
India’s booming manufacturing sector creates more job opportunities than ever: Report

Bengaluru, July 16 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector is booming which has created more job opportunities as the sector is looking for new skills, a new report showed on Tuesday. Between June 2022 and June this year, the manufacturing industry in India grew by an impressive 40 per cent. According to the latest data from global […]
Public beta for iOS 18, other Apple software updates now live

San Francisco, July 16 (IANS) Apple has made its new iOS 18 and other software updates available in public beta that come with several new features. Among the features are a set of customisation options, new text effects, the ability to lock and hide apps, manage Mail inbox, introduction of iMessages over satellite, a redesign […]
Bob Dylan announces UK tour dates at the age of 83

Los Angeles, July 16 (IANS) Music legend Bob Dylan has announced the dates for his upcoming 10-date UK tour, which is set to take place later this year. The highlight of the tour is that fans will not be allowed to use their phones while inside the venue. At the age of 83, Dylan is […]
Halle Berry exits legal drama series ‘All’s Fair’ from Ryan Murphy

Los Angeles, July 16 (IANS) Hollywood actress Halle Berry, who is known for her roles in ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’, ‘Perfect Stranger’, and others, has exited the legal drama series ‘All’s Fair’. News of her departure comes just a week after it was reported that Berry had joined the series alongside Glenn Close […]