Sri Lanka to implement national social protection policy
Colombo, July 24 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cabinet has approved the implementation of a national social protection policy, the government’s Information Department said. The department said on Tuesday that President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies, submitted the proposal as reported by Xinhua news agency. It said […]
26 civilians killed by terrorists in Mali
Bamako, July 24 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed late last week in an attack by armed terrorist groups at the village of Dembo in central Mali, according to local officials. “These innocent people were killed by armed men who spread terror and violence in the fields where villagers were engaged in agricultural activities,” […]
7 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids in West Bank: Sources
Ramallah, July 24 (IANS) The Israeli military and police have killed seven Palestinians in two clashes in the West Bank, said Palestinian sources. Four men, including Palestinian militants affiliated with Hamas and the Fatah movement, were killed in an Israeli drone attack in the Tulkarm camp in the northern West Bank, Palestinian security sources told […]
84 development projects implemented in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 24 (IANS) The construction of 84 devolvement and maintenance projects has been implemented in east Afghanistan’s Khost province, the country’s Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development said in a statement. Costing more than 111 million afghanis ($1.6 million), the projects have recently been completed with financial assistance from the United Nations Office for […]
Realme unveils new quality improvement strategy for a premium smartphone experience across the product portfolio
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) From blurry photos and sluggish performance to fragile screens and short battery life, early smartphones were a far cry from the technological marvels we enjoy today. Over the years, we’ve witnessed a remarkable evolution in smartphone quality, with each generation pushing the boundaries of innovation and user experience. Today’s smartphones […]
Tremors shake Sangli residents in Maha, no casualties
Sangli (Maharashtra), July 24 (IANS) Thousands of villagers in Warnali and surroundings in Maharashtra’s Sangli district were shaken in their sleep when mild tremors, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale, jolted them awake early on Wednesday, officials said here. The officials said that the tremors were experienced at around 4.47 a.m. for several seconds in […]
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives in New Delhi; to call on PM Modi, other dignitaries
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy landed in New Delhi on Wednesday for his first official visit since he assumed office. The dignitary’s visit is believed to be a significant event in light of impending discussions pertaining to the strategic partnership between India and the UK. Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson […]
Oppn likely to target Nitish govt on special status issue in Bihar Assembly
Patna, July 24 (IANS) With the Opposition deciding to corner the Nitish-led NDA government on the special status issue, the third day of the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Assembly is likely to be stormy. Apart from the special status issue, the opposition members will also target the government on bridge collapses, and the law […]
INDIA bloc to protest against Union Budget in Parliament today
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Opposition INDIA bloc MPs will stage a protest in Parliament on Wednesday against the Union Budget. The bloc has termed the Union Budget as “discriminatory” against the opposition-ruled states. The decision to protest was taken at a meeting of the bloc on Tuesday after the Budget was tabled by the […]
One terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Kupwara
Srinagar, July 24 (IANS) One terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in J&K’s Kupwara district. Security forces had started a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in Kowut, Trumkhan forests of Kupwara district on Tuesday evening after getting information about the presence of terrorists there. Officials said as the […]
