Hoarding crashes in Maha’s Kalyan, several vehicles crushed, no casualties
Thane (Maharashtra), Aug 2 (IANS) A massive hoarding suddenly crashed at the Sahajanand Chowk in Kalyan town, damaging several vehicles parked there, with no immediate reports of any casualties, officials said here on Friday. The incident occurred around 10.30 a.m. in the busy square with strong winds blowing in the rain-lashed region. A huge hoarding […]
BRS MLA takes another U-turn, meets Telangana CM
Hyderabad, Aug 2 (IANS) Taking another U-turn, BRS MLA Bandla Krishnamohan Reddy on Friday met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and expressed his desire to continue in the Congress party. Krishna Mohan Reddy, who had quit Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and joined the Congress party last month, had called on BRS working president K. T. […]
Govt will approach judiciary if Guv acts against Constitution: K’taka HM
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated on Friday that the Karnataka government would challenge Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s show cause notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in court. HM Parameshwara stated that if the Governor acts against the Constitution, the government will naturally approach the judiciary. Speaking to reporters about the potential […]
Centre holds consultations with key stakeholders on telecom reforms
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In a bid to engage industry leaders in expanding and shaping the future of India’s telecommunication ecosystem, the Centre on Friday informed about a second round of consultative meetings with stakeholders advisory committees. Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, met with […]
Drug for pancreatic cancer shows promise against brain tumour in kids
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A drug that was developed to treat pancreatic cancer has shown promise to treat medulloblastoma — the most common malignant brain tumour in children. In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the drug triptolide, which is extracted from a vine used in traditional Chinese medicine, and its […]
Love your snacks with a dip? Study shows it may spike your calorie intake
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) If you are looking to limit your calorie intake, skipping the dip with salty snacks may help, suggests a study. The latest study conducted at the Penn State Sensory Evaluation Center in the US investigated how eating behaviour changes when consumers are served a dip with a salty snack. The […]
Nia Sharma seeks divine blessings at Shiva temple on Sawan Shivratri
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Television star and diva Nia Sharma sought blessings from Lord Shiva at the temple on the occasion of Sawan Shivratri on Friday. Nia took to her Instagram stories and shared a boomerang video of her performing ‘Dudh Abhishek’ on the Shivling. The actress also shared a picture of her performing “Jala […]
Sharvari: ‘Vedaa’ is a very important film for my survival
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Actress Sharvari has spoken about why her upcoming film ‘Vedaa’ is important for her and “her survival”. The actress said: “I hope ‘Vedaa’ becomes a huge success for us all. I’m very greedy. I want all my films to be hits! I came into this industry, my first film didn’t do […]
KSA’s Fayfa Mountains: A scenic delight at 2,000 meters above sea level
JAZAN, 2 August: The Fayfa Mountains in Jazan region are a stunning natural wonder, boasting lush greenery, abundant rainfall, and dramatic cloud formations. Its iconic agricultural terraces, a cherished heritage passed down through generations, have cemented Fayfa’s status as a top tourist destination. This summer, visitors across Jazan and beyond are flocking to this enchanting […]
Saudi Ministry signs cooperation agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
JEDDAH, 2 August: The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, signed an agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Jeddah on Thursday, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the nations in efforts to promote the understanding of Islam and its message of tolerance, and raising cultural awareness among […]
