India Dismisses Reports On Reduction In Export Of Essential Goods To Male

NEW DELHI:  India has dubbed as “misleading” the media reports that it had reduced exports of essential goods to Maldives, saying requirements were calculated based on actual utilisation in the recent past and were consistent with the trade agreement between the two sides. According to reports in a section of the media, India has lowered the … Read more

Parent-child interaction therapy may alleviate depression in kids

Researchers showed that the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can effectively treat disruptive behavioural disorders in young children, can be adapted and used to treat early childhood depression. Children as young as 3-years-old can be diagnosed with clinical depression, and although preschool-aged children are sometimes prescribed antidepressants, a psychotherapeutic intervention is greatly needed. In standard … Read more

Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls

Speaking to supporters from the balcony of his ruling AK Party’s headquarters in Ankara after Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections, Erdogan said Turkey would also act more decisively against terrorist organizations. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won tightly-contested presidential polls, the election authority said on Monday, extending his 15-year grip on power as the … Read more

Delhi Monsoon Alert! IMD revived monsoon activity over the weekend

It has advanced to Gujarat’s Saurashtra (region), Veraval, Ahemdabad, and Maharashtra’s Amravati. On the eastern side, it has covered the entire Assam, reached Jalpaiguri in north West Bengal and Midnapore in south West Bengal. The North Indians plains will receive pre-monsoon thunder showers on June 27. In the next 48 hours, the remaining parts of … Read more

Migrants who ‘invade’ US have no right to due process, says Donald Trump

Trying to stanch the flow of tens of thousands of migrants from Central America and Mexico arriving at the southern border every month, Trump in early May had ordered that all adults crossing illegally would be arrested, and their children held separately as a result. After images of children in chain-link enclosures sparked domestic and … Read more

Lava spews, threatening homes as Hawaii’s Kilauea shows no sign of letting up

U.S. President Donald Trump in mid-June approved federal emergency housing aid and other relief for volcano victims whose homes have been destroyed, state officials said. His approval came after Governor David Ige formally requested assistance for an estimated 2,800 residents who have lost their homes to lava flows or were forced from their dwellings under … Read more

Seychelles Prez to hold talks with PM Modi today; defence, security ties high on agenda

Faure, who arrived in Delhi on Sunday after visiting Ahmedabad and Goa, was received by Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar. “Connected by ‘SAGAR’ – Security and Growth for All in the Region! President of Seychelles Danny Antoine Rollen Faure warmly received by MoS @mjakbar at Delhi airport on his first bilateral … Read more

Falcao, Cuadrado and Mina star as stylish Colombia break Polish hearts

In a match destined to see the loser sent home after the group stages, Colombia overcame a nervous start against Adam Nawalka’s men to move up to third place in Group H, one point behind Japan and Senegal. The disappointing Poland became the first European side eliminated from the tournament. The South Americans’ bid for … Read more

Honda hits late Japan leveller to blow World Cup group wide open

As it stands, Japan and Senegal have four points after two games, with Colombia and Poland on zero, though they have played a game less. Midfielder Honda was the hero for Japan, scoring the deserved leveller after goalkeeper Khadim N’Diaye flapped at a cross. Senegal, who reached the quarter-finals in the country’s previous World Cup … Read more

Zimbabwe pledges vote will go ahead despite rally attack

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga — who was among those injured in Saturday’s attack — said the first parliamentary and presidential polls of the post-Robert Mugabe era would go ahead as scheduled on July 30. “Let me be very clear, nothing will stop the election in Zimbabwe, nothing at all,” Chiwenga told a rally of the … Read more

India stun Argentina 2-1, continue unbeaten run in Champions Trophy

India scored both their goals in the second quarter through Harmanpreet Singh (17th minute), who converted a penalty corner, and Mandeep Singh (28th). World number two Argentina’s lone goal came from the sticks of dragflciker Gonzalo Peillat, who scored from a set piece in the 30th minute. India, eying their maiden Champions Trophy title, had … Read more

PM Modi share his thoughts in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that schemes brought by NDA government have ushered in positive changes in the lives of people.  Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio PM Modi said that his recent interactions with beneficiaries of different schemes through video conferencing in the past few weeks … Read more

24 people killed, 19 injured in two road accidents in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

In the first one, 15 agriculture workers were killed and 15 others injured when a tractor plunged into a canal in Yadadri district of Telangana. The incident occurred when the tractor carrying the workers fell in Musi canal near Veligonda. The dead include 14 women and a boy. The agriculture workers were on their way … Read more

160  members of Sri Lankan military personnel  & families to reach Bodh Gaya today

They departed by an Indian Air Force aircraft C17 from Colombo Sunday morning and will return by the same flight on Tuesday.  Indian High Commissioner Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Sri Lankan army chief Mahesh Senanayake met them at Colombo airport. The travellers shared their excitement about their special visit, and thanked the Government of India … Read more

PM Modi share his thoughts in 45th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that schemes brought by NDA government have ushered in positive changes in the lives of people.  Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme of All India Radio PM Modi said that his recent interactions with beneficiaries of different schemes through video conferencing in the past few weeks … Read more

PM Modi inaugurates Mundka-Bahadurgarh Metro corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Mundka-Bahadurgarh Metro corridor with a push of button via video conference. With this line, Bahadurgarh has become third Haryana city to have DMRC services. Metro lines were already operational in Gurgaon (Yellow Line) and Faridabad (Violet Line). Union Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Puri and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar … Read more