Record heat wave continues to grapple South Korea
Seoul, Aug 3 (IANS) South Korea continued to struggle with an unprecedented heat wave Monday, with many parts of the nation reporting record high temperatures and scores of people suffering from heat-related illnesses. Temperatures reached a record high of 40.9 C in the southeastern city of Daegu, surpassing the 40 C mark for the first […]
Nothing will get through to Iran unless a deal or total surrender is accomplished: Trump
Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday called the Iranian leadership ‘duplicitous’ and stated that nothing gets through to Iran unless a deal, or total surrender of the country, is accomplished. “Iranian leadership is unbelievably duplicitous! They ask for a meeting, some would say “beg,” talks begin, with more scheduled in the […]
Delhi CM reviews redevelopment of agricultural markets
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday reviewed the redevelopment of the capital’s agricultural markets and the progress of ongoing as well as proposed development projects across various mandis. The meeting assessed the status of projects related to Ghazipur, Narela and IFC Ghazipur, while also reviewing the works being undertaken […]
Gujarat: AIIMS Rajkot performs first complex spine surgery
Rajkot, Aug 3 (IANS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rajkot has successfully performed its first complex lumbar spine surgery, marking the launch of advanced spine surgery services at the institute and expanding access to specialised spinal care for patients in Saurashtra and across Gujarat. The milestone procedure was carried out by the Department […]
15 foreign varsities given nod to open India campus: MoS Sukanta Majumdar
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The UGC has issued 16 Letters of Intent (LoIs) to 15 Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) from Australia, Italy, the US and the UK to set up campuses in Indian cities including Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai and Chennai, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Minister of State for […]
Gujarat govt orders withdrawal of criminal cases against NEET-UG protestors
Gandhinagar, Aug 3 (IANS) The Gujarat government has directed the state police to withdraw all criminal cases registered against students, young people and others who took part in recent protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, following directions linked to a Supreme Court order on the treatment of student protesters. In a letter dated […]
Meghalaya Police vow strict action in petrol bomb case
Shillong, Aug 3 (IANS) Hours after unidentified masked men hurled a petrol bomb at the office of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) in Shillong, the East Khasi Hills district administration on Monday assured that the culprits would face stringent legal action and appealed to the public not to spread rumours about the incident. […]
Assam flood relief: CM Sarma takes jibe at critics
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday defended the state government’s decision to provide Rs 15,000 as interim assistance to flood‑affected families, saying the financial aid was only the beginning of a larger rehabilitation exercise and not the final compensation package. Addressing reporters during his visit to flood‑ravaged areas of […]
Assam flood toll rises to 87; over 1.28 lakh affected
Guwahati, Aug 3 (IANS) Assam’s flood situation remained grim on Monday with the cumulative death toll from this year’s deluge rising to 87, even as the number of affected districts came down to seven. More than 1.28 lakh people across 380 villages continued to reel under floodwaters, while thousands remained displaced and extensive damage to […]
Gujarat Assembly’s three-day Monsoon Session to begin on Sept 8
Gandhinagar, Aug 3 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly will convene for its ninth session from September 8 to 10, with Governor Acharya Devvrat issuing the notification calling the House into session on Monday. The three-day monsoon session will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 8, at the Assembly Building in Gandhinagar, according to the […]
