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Prayagraj Development Authority defends demolition of accused Javed's house

Stung by criticism over the demolition of the house of Javed Mohammad, the Prayagraj Development Authority has said that the house was demolished as it was an illegal construction

EU signs deal to buy almost 110K doses of Danish vaccine to curb monkeypox

The European Union (EU) has signed a deal with Danish manufacturer Bavarian Nordic for the purchase of 109,090 doses of vaccine to curb the spread of monkeypox

Russia imposes sanctions against UK's media, defence figures in retaliation

Russia has imposed personal sanctions against 29 media representatives and 20 defence figures of the UK in a retaliatory move, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

Intense convection over east, NE India may help monsoon to advance: IMD

Intense convection over large parts of east India, NE India Odisha, Tamil Nadu, among other places, late on Tuesday night may help in further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon, the IMD said

WHO yet to decide whether monkeypox represents public health emergency

"The global outbreak of monkeypox is clearly unusual and concerning," WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing here, Xinhua news agency reported

Religious conversion law shouldn't be weak so culprits could escape: Goa CM

Goa CM Pramod Sawant said that those involved in illegal religious conversions should not go scot-free on account of 'weak law' and hence his legal team is studying the matter

US to launch West Asia Quad with India, Israel and UAE during Biden's visit

The US has said it will launch a new four-nation dialogue with India, Israel and the United Arab Emirates during President Joe Biden's visit to the region next month.

Indian football team qualifies for Asian Cup with 4-0 win over Hong Kong

The win sees India complete the qualifiers with a perfect record after earlier wins over Afghanistan and Cambodia, while Hong Kong have also secured their place at next year's finals

Serena Williams to make Wimbledon comeback; receives singles wild card

Ahead of her return to Wimbledon, Williams will kick off her 2022 season with an appearance at the LTA Rothesay International Competition in Eastbourne next week.

Injured KL Rahul doubtful for Edgbaston Test against England: Report

Opener KL Rahul, who is currently missing the ongoing home T20I series against South Africa because of right groin strain, is also a doubtful starter for the Edgbaston Test against England

Media has right to criticise but must highlight positive news: PM Modi

He was speaking at bicentennial celebrations of 'Mumbai Samachar' -- a Gujarati daily, published from Mumbai continuously for the past 200 years and now ranking among 50 oldest newspapers in the world

IPL media rights: Sony Sports Network congratulates winners, hails BCCI

"Sony Sports Network will broadcast over 1800 hours of cricket this year. In addition to the marquee India tour of England, the team plays three T20Is and three ODIs in the country.

Around 2,000 Rajasthan petrol pumps go dry as companies restrict supply

According to petroleum dealers, BPCL and HPCL have restricted the fuel supply and are providing only 33 per cent oil of the total demand which is triggering the fuel crisis.

Delhi court allows Punjab Police to arrest Bishnoi in Moose Wala case

Punjab Police filed two applications in Patiala House Court for the arrest of Bishnoi and regarding his transit remand (or physical custody).

Google Maps rolls out estimated toll charges for your journey in India

Google has rolled out a new feature in Maps for users in India, the US, Japan and Indonesia that will give estimate of toll charges on a given route.

India's fuel demand up 22% YoY in May from low base in 2021: S&P Global

India's oil product demand in May was up 860,000 barrels per day or 22 per cent year-on-year from a low base in 2021, S&P Global Commodity Insights said in a note.

Cabinet nod for development of new greenfield airport in Dholera: Thakur

Dholera Airport is to get Passenger and Cargo traffic from Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) and is expected to become a major cargo hub to serve the industrial region.

Money laundering case: Court reserves order on bail plea of Satyendar Jain

On Monday, Satyendar Jain's custody to the Enforcement Directorate was extended by two weeks

Sea's e-commerce arm Shopee laying off staff across Southeast Asia: Report

The move is reportedly aimed at "rationalising its e-commerce business" as rising inflation and high interest rates have hit the startup ecosystem globally

4.7-magnitude quake jolts J&K; no causality, damage reported so far

Disaster management officials said the temblor struck at 1.05 p.m., and the epicentre was in the Tajikistan border region