6 mn building units in Turkey under earthquake risk: Minister
Ankara, Aug 17 (IANS) Nearly six million independent building units in Turkey are at risk of earthquake destruction, and two million of them require immediate renovation, Turkish Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum said. There are a total of 36 million independent units and 31 million houses in Turkey, the semi-official Anadolu Agency […]
Russia repels missile, drone attacks near Crimea
Moscow, Aug 17 (IANS) The Russian military has repelled a group missile attack on the Crimean Bridge and drone attacks over the Black Sea overnight, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “Air defence systems repelled a group attack by 12 US-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles on the Crimean Bridge over the night. All missiles were destroyed,” the […]
South Korea to enhance mpox surveillance after WHO alert
Seoul, Aug 17 (IANS) Following the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration of mpox outbreaks in Africa as a global health emergency, South Korean authorities have decided to ramp up quarantine and surveillance measures. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced the decision after a meeting with medical and academic experts to discuss the […]
IMF’s Gita Gopinath goes bullish on India’s economic growth
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address to the nation, said the country is on its way to become the third-largest economy with big reforms across sectors, Dr Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has stated that the country is likely to […]
Fig juice from India goes global thanks to APEDA: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday informed that the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice, made from GI-tagged Purandar Figs, to Poland. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement that the fig juice was also showcased […]
Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy to host Emmys this year
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (IANS) The 76th edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards are set to be telecast within a month, and the hosts for the event have been finally locked. The father-son duo of Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will emcee this year’s Emmys, which is set to be held on Sunday, September 15, […]
Elliot Page: I get misgendered all the time
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (IANS) Actor Elliot Page, who came out as transgender in 2020, said that he gets misgendered “all the time” but he doesn’t let it bother him. “I get misgendered all the time, and I don’t care unless someone’s trying to, you know (be mean),” Page told the Guardian newspaper. The actor […]
When Farhan Akhtar roasted ‘star kids’ before Kangana Ranaut
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Filmmaker-actor-singer Farhan Akhtar had once spoken about ways to spot “star kids” and ended up roasting them way before actress-politician Kangana Ranaut did. In an old video, which has resurfaced on social media, Farhan is seen in a conversation with Abhishek Bachchan. He then gave pointers on how to spot star […]
Alfaro takes charge of Paraguay national team
Asuncion, Aug 17 (IANS) Argentine manager Gustavo Alfaro has been appointed head coach of Paraguay’s national team on a contract that runs until the 2026 World Cup. The 62-year-old replaces compatriot Daniel Garnero, who was sacked after the team’s group-stage elimination from the Copa America in July. “We have very little time and a lot […]
Premier League: Zirkzee nets debut winner as Manchester United edge Fulham 1-0 in season opener
Stretford, Aug 17 (IANS) Manchester United kicked off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday night, after a late goal from debutant Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker, who was brought on as a substitute in the second half, made an immediate impact by slotting home […]
