IRGC warns of harsh response to nations involved with US in attacks against Iran

Tehran, July 30 (IANS) The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday warned of a harsh and firm response to nations involved in the US attacks and crimes against Iran, local media reported. In a statement released on Thursday, the IRGC’s Public Relations warned the US’ accomplices in West Asia and beyond to change their […]
Poland claims its airspace was violated during Russian missile attack on Ukraine

Warsaw, July 30 (IANS) Poland has said that an unidentified object targeting Ukraine entered Polish airspace and crashed near Lublin overnight into Thursday, triggering an explosion and leaving behind a 10-metre wide crater. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the violation of Polish airspace took place during the Russian missile attack on Ukraine. “During […]
India and Egypt explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in Africa

Cairo, July 30 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Egypt Suresh Reddy met the country’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs Mohamed Abu Bakr Saleh on Thursday as both sides explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in Africa. “Ambassador Suresh Reddy met H.E. Amb. Mohamed Abu Bakr Saleh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs. […]
Spain’s wildfire crisis continues as national emergency ends in Madrid, Avila

Madrid, July 30 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Thursday the end of the national emergency declared over wildfires in the province of Avila and the Madrid region, as fires in the two areas have largely stabilised, while blazes remain active elsewhere amid a new heatwave and strong winds. Speaking at an emergency […]
Foreign Secretary Misri reviews India-supported projects in Bhutan, hands over 45 EV cars

Thimphu, July 30 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji reviewed progress and implementation of India-supported projects in diverse fields of development during the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks held in Thimphu on Thursday. “Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri and Foreign Secretary of Bhutan Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji co-chaired […]
Diplomatic outreach creates opportunity for India-Bangladesh to reset ties: Report

Dhaka, July 30 (IANS) India and Bangladesh stand at a critical crossroads, with the decisions taken now likely to define their relationship for years to come, a report has stated. The recent diplomatic exchanges between New Delhi and Dhaka have created an opportunity to reset the tone of bilateral ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public […]
Malaria a major concern in Jharkhand, 16,728 cases reported in six months

Ranchi, July 30 (IANS) Malaria continues to be a major public health concern in Jharkhand, with 16,728 cases reported across the state between January and June this year, a state Health Department statement said on Thursday. According to the statement, nearly 76 per cent of these cases were recorded in East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum […]
30 tea gardens damaged due to flood, says Assam minister

Guwahati, July 30 (IANS) Assam Minister Rameswar Teli on Thursday said the state’s flood situation has affected at least 30 tea gardens in the state while 11 gardens have faced severe damage that will badly impact tea production in the coming days. Speaking to reporters here, Teli said preliminary assessments indicate that floodwaters entered nearly […]
Anti-paper leak Bill discussion in Rajya Sabha; Praful Patel asks what kind of language protesters used?

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Participating in the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) member Praful Patel on Thursday questioned the language the protesters used during the protest. Patel said the events of the past few months had upset everyone and urged that the issue of […]
Jantar Mantar FIRs: Genuine student protesters will not face any legal action, announces Delhi govt

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Genuine student participants at the students’ protest at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital earlier this month will not face any legal action, and those arrested or detained will be released expeditiously, a Delhi Home Department official said on Thursday. The announcement came as Delhi Police started preparing to […]