Month: July 2024

India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine

July 12, 2024 admin

An overview of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and fires, in Enerhodar in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine. File photo | Photo Credit: REUTERS India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear…

World

Big Supreme Court Relief For Arvind Kejriwal In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

July 12, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail in a money-laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate linked to the Delhi liquor policy. But Mr Kejriwal will remain in jail as he is currently being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a separate case. A bench of Justices…

Nation

Markets Today: Sensex climbs 226 points in early deals on buying in IT stocks after TCS earnings

July 12, 2024 admin

The bull statue at the Bombay Stock Exchange building, in Mumba. | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Friday, July 12, 2024, amid buying in IT stocks after TCS announced its June quarter earnings. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 226.11 points to 80,123.45 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went…

Business

Puja Khedkar Audi Has 21 Pending Traffic Fines, Police Issues Notice

July 12, 2024 admin

Pune: Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar is caught in the middle of a massive controversy over claims she made in her UPSC candidature and alleged misuse of power, which included using unauthorised red beacon lights and a “Government of Maharashtra” sticker on her private Audi sedan. Now, Ms Khedkar’s Audi has become the talking point…

Nation

Copa America: Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd to protect families amid brawl

July 12, 2024 admin

Fans of Colombia fight with fans and players of Uruguay during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Uruguay and Colombia at Bank of America Stadium on July 10, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Uruguay striker Luis Suárez defended his teammates’ decision to enter the stands following…

Sports

Ex President Of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Arrested Under Public Safety Act

July 12, 2024 admin

Nazir Ahmad Ronga was arrested from his residence in the Nishat area (File) Srinagar: Senior advocate and former president of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Nazir Ahmad Ronga was arrested in the early hours of Thursday from his Srinagar residence and booked under the Public Safety Act, officials said here. Ronga was arrested…

Nation

“Seen His Interviews…”: Shahid Afridi’s Verdict On Gautam Gambhir Becoming India Head Coach

July 12, 2024 admin

Shahid Afridi (L) and Gautam Gambhir© AFP Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach following the end of Rahul Dravid‘s tenure after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir will start from the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka with the new head coach all set to…

Sports

Milkman Shot Dead In Broad Daylight In Haryana’s Sonipat, 3 Arrested

July 12, 2024 admin

Police suspect that the murder could be the fallout of some old enmity Chandigarh: A milkman was shot dead allegedly by three men near Sainipura village on the Gohana-Panipat national highway in Haryana’s Sonipat district on Thursday, police said, adding that the attackers were arrested. The assailants fired around 10 shots at Joginder, said Sonipat…

Nation

Apart From Biden And Trump, These Are 5 Other Key Candidates In US Elections

July 12, 2024 admin

Joe Biden is being called to step aside after his weak performance in the debate against Donald Trump. Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican former President Donald Trump will face each other in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, after a divisive, closely fought contest. Several third-party hopefuls are also running. Here is a list…

World

ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India

July 12, 2024 admin

The new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Also read: Tamirabharani fish count reveals 36 species, smooth-coated otters Squalus is a genus of dogfish…

Science