New Delhi [India], July 24: Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were derailed shortly after opening on Friday as Opposition members disrupted the House with loud protests. Speaker Om Birla appealed to the MPs to cooperate during Question Hour, urging them not to “create an impasse,” before adjourning the House until 12 PM amid the commotion.… Continue reading “Don’t create an impasse,” says Om Birla amid opposition outcry as Lok Sabha adjourned minutes after commencing
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Shreyas Iyer’s India look to continue revival and seal T20I series against Zimbabwe
HARARE: (Jul 24) On recovery path with their maiden win under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will look to sustain the winning momentum for an unassailable lead against Zimbabwe when the two teams face off in the second T20I here on Saturday. After being swept away by Ireland (0-2) and England (0-4), three-time T20 World… Continue reading Shreyas Iyer’s India look to continue revival and seal T20I series against Zimbabwe
Rick Kumazawa joins ‘Shogun 2’
LOS ANGELES: (Jul 24) Actor Rick Kumazawa, known for “Grey’s Anatomy”, is set to feature in FX’s “Shogun” in a recurring role. The actor will essay the role of Gaspar in the Emmy-winning drama, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. The actor joins previously announced newcomers, which include Asami Mizukawa, Masataka Kubota, Sho Kaneta,… Continue reading Rick Kumazawa joins ‘Shogun 2’
Patnaik claims credit for Odisha’s NITI ranking, accuses BJP of ‘chest-thumping’ BJD’s achievements
BHUBANESWAR: (Jul 24) Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik mocked the BJP government for claiming credit for the state’s fifth-place ranking in NITI Aayog’s latest Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), asserting that the achievement was the result of the previous BJD government’s policies and reforms. In a social media post on Thursday night, Patnaik said he… Continue reading Patnaik claims credit for Odisha’s NITI ranking, accuses BJP of ‘chest-thumping’ BJD’s achievements
Smaller yet spectacular: Glasgow 2026 opens with promise of fresh start for CWG
GLASGOW: (Jul 24) The OVO Hydro turned into a kaleidoscope of music and Scottish pageantry as the 23rd Commonwealth Games opened with a vibrant indoor spectacle that celebrated Glasgow’s heritage but also ensured that the message of sustainability was not lost in the grandeur. King Charles III read aloud the message he had placed into… Continue reading Smaller yet spectacular: Glasgow 2026 opens with promise of fresh start for CWG
RS adjourned till 12 noon, Oppn protests on NEET issue enter day 5
NEW DELHI: (Jul 24) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Friday as Opposition parties continued to protest against the NEET paper leak issue for the fifth day. Soon after Chairman C P Radhakrishnan went ahead with the Zero Hour proceedings, there was an uproar from the Opposition benches. Leader of Opposition in… Continue reading RS adjourned till 12 noon, Oppn protests on NEET issue enter day 5
US slaps 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India over forced labour concerns
WASHINGTON: (Jul 24) The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and 16 other countries as part of its efforts to combat the use of forced labour in the production of such items. Last month, when the US had proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act,… Continue reading US slaps 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India over forced labour concerns
Wonderchef Showdown: Testing the Twister Portable vs. Nutri-Blend Turbo
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: The moment I tried to look for a blender, I was overwhelmed to see so many options starting from just Rs 500. However, if you don’t know the right way to pick the correct one, then you’ll either end up buying a blender made of cheap plastic and a motor… Continue reading Wonderchef Showdown: Testing the Twister Portable vs. Nutri-Blend Turbo
Wangchuk ends 26-day fast following govt assurance; CJP to continue protest
NEW DELHI: (Jul 24) Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike after the government assured him that his demands would be met. He announced the end of his fast after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around Thursday midnight and conveyed the government’s assurances. “Just… Continue reading Wangchuk ends 26-day fast following govt assurance; CJP to continue protest
Patriot defence system, MQ-9 drone depot in Kuwait, THAAD radar system in Jordan destroyed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes
Tehran [Iran], July 23: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Army on Thursday carried out retaliatory strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, claiming the destruction of a Patriot defence system, an MQ-9 drone depot in Kuwait and a THAAD radar system in Jordan. In a statement, carried by Iranian state media… Continue reading Patriot defence system, MQ-9 drone depot in Kuwait, THAAD radar system in Jordan destroyed in Iran’s retaliatory strikes