Iraq lost over $40 bn in revenue during war: govt official
BAGHDAD(RAHNUMA): A government official said on Wednesday that Iraq had lost more than $40 billion in revenue since the start of the Middle East war, mostly due to a sharp decline in its oil exports. The conflict and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz choked off shipments and prompted production cuts in key oil-producing […]
Arab, global condemnation grows over Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): The UAE has condemned statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militia about Saudi Arabia, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade, the foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. The ministry called on the international community to “ensure the implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 […]
Chennai Grand Masters: Firouzja seals title after final-round draw with Arjun Erigaisi
Chennai, July 22 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding India’s Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the seventh and final round at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel on Wednesday. Needing only a draw to secure the title, Firouzja comfortably navigated the final-round encounter […]
Halys, Baez and Navone knock out seeds in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel, July 22 (IANS) Quentin Halys, Sebastian Baez and Mariano Navone all claimed impressive victories over seeded opponents to headline a day of upsets and set up intriguing quarter-final clashes at the Generali Open in Kitzbühel on Wednesday. Frenchman Halys had one of his best performances of the season, defeating second seed Valentin Vacherot 6-3, […]
China Open badminton: Vitidsarn and Li Shifeng stunned, Wang Zhiyi wins
Changzhou, July 22 (IANS) Thailand’s second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn suffered a shock first-round defeat, while China’s Wang Zhiyi secured a hard-fought comeback victory at the China Open badminton in Changzhou on Wednesday. The biggest surprise in the men’s singles saw former world champion Vitidsarn beaten 21-13, 8-21, 21-19 by Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke. China’s seventh seed […]
Durand Cup trophies showcased in Kolkata; tournament to begin on July 25
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) The Durand Cup remains one of the most cherished sporting commitments and a shining example of military‑civil partnership at its very best, Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command and chairman of the Durand Cup Organising Committee, said on Wednesday after the three trophies reached Kolkata following their journey […]
China Open 2026: Lakshya, Sindhu and Ayush march into second round
Changzhou (China), July 22 (IANS) Top stars Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty booked their places in the second round of the China Open with hard-fought victories in Changzhou on Wednesday. Lakshya defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 22-20, 15-21, 21-14 in a gruelling match, while Sindhu got the better of her Indian counterpart Unnati Hooda […]
Dr Mandaviya attends Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meet, discusses Ahmedabad’s readiness to host 2030 CWG
Glasgow, July 22 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday attended the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM), where he talked about India’s growing stature in sports and reaffirmed the country’s readiness and Ahmedabad’s world-class preparations to host the historic, sustainable, and memorable 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games. Dr Mandaviya is […]
Ayush Ministry seeks integration of traditional medicine in military healthcare
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union MoS Ayush, Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposing the establishment of Ayush outpatient departments and Ayush‑based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals, an official statement said on Wednesday. Jadhav noted that while the Armed Forces have robust modern medical infrastructure, […]
India’s total primary energy supply touches 39,055 Petajoules: Minister
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that total primary energy supply (TPES) of India during 2024-25 was estimated at 39,055 Petajoules as compared to 37,936 Petajoules in 2023-24. Total renewable energy potential was estimated at 4,704,043 MW (as on March 2025) as compared to 2,109,655 MW (as on March 31, 2024), […]
