Jaishankar meets Chinese VP; says normalisation of ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes

Beijing, 14/7: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly after…

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Badminton stars Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap announce separation

New Delhi, 14/7: Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought…

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Drone attacks on ULFA(I) camps along Myanmar border? Defence officials deny

Guwahati, 13/7: Banned insurgent group ULFA (Independent) on Sunday claimed that attacks by Indian security forces using drones and missiles on their camps inside Myanmar killed three of its leaders and injured more than 20 others. Army spokesperson based in Nagaland and Assam, however, said they did not receive any information about such developments.  

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Tripura girl missing in Delhi for 6 days: What makes the case mysterious

Tripura, 13/7: A 19-year-old female student from Tripura has been missing in Delhi since July 7. Identified as Sneha Debnath, a student of Delhi University’s Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, reportedly had a telephonic conversation with her family last Monday. While her family has issued a public appeal for information on her, Tripura CM Manik…

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Auto-rickshaw driver thrashed by Sena (UBT) workers over anti-Marathi remarks; video goes viral

Palghar, 13/7: A video showing an auto-rickshaw driver being beaten up allegedly by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Maharashtra’s Palghar district for ‘anti-Marathi’ remarks has gone viral on social media, further fuelling controversy over the language issue in the state. Police on Sunday said they have seen the video but not received any formal complaint…

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Odisha college student who set herself on fire in critical condition: Doctors

Bhubaneswar, 13/7: The health condition of the 20-year old college woman student who set herself on fire on the college campus in Balasore over an alleged sexual harassment incident is “highly critical” as she suffered burn injury of around 95 per cent an official said. The woman was admitted at the AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Saturday…

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Renowned Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83

Hyderabad, 13/7: Veteran Telugu actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao died following prolonged illness here on Sunday, industry sources said. He was 83. Kota Srinivasa Rao, known for his versatile performances, appeared in over 750 films across multiple languages during his illustrious career. He made his film debut with Pranam Khareedu in 1978.  …

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BLOs find many voters from Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar in Bihar during SIR: EC sources

New Delhi, 13/7: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have found a large number of people from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar in the electoral rolls of Bihar during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and they stand to be omitted from the final roll. Sources said their names will not be included in the final electoral…

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