Africa CDC urges stronger protection measures for Ebola responders
Addis Ababa, July 12 (IANS) The confirmed infection of a US humanitarian worker supporting the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has added critical urgency to the protection of health responders, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.The Africa CDC said in a…
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Gujarat: Cong picks veteran leader Bhikha Rabari for Manjalpur bypoll
Vadodara/New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday named senior Gujarat leader and former state Minister Bhikha Rabari as its candidate for the by-election to the Manjalpur Assembly constituency in Vadodara on July 30, setting up a…
Australian media hail PM Modi’s visit, term it ‘good sign for economy and…
Canberra, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Australia was hailed by the country's media as a good sign for the economy and diplomacy, given the progress made between the two countries in different facets of their…
India declares one-day national mourning on demise of Qatar’s former Amir
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India declared one day of national mourning on July 13 following the demise of Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar, who passed away earlier on Sunday."The Government of India…
Gujarat: Ahmedabad sets Guinness World Record with 3.61 lakh-tree Miyawaki plantation in one hour
Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Ahmedabad created a Guinness World Record on Sunday after the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) planted 3.61 lakh saplings using the Miyawaki method within a single hour at Bhadaj locality, marking one of the…
Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets…
Police arrest home tutor for sexually assaulting a 12th-grade student
Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) A home tutor who is accused of sexually assaulting a 12th-grade student by calling her to his home has been arrested by the police, said a senior police officer on Sunday. The incident was reported by the Lake Town…
Agreements signed during PM Modi’s visit showcase India, Australia as long-term strategic…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India and Australia signed several agreements spanning several areas like defence, economic security, energy, education, science, technology, and culture, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to…
Gujarat CM pays tribute to former minister Mohansinh Rathwa
Chhota Udepur (Gujarat), July 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday attended separate prayer meetings for former minister and veteran tribal leader Mohansinh Rathwa and State Organising Secretary (Prant Sangathan…
Massive manhunt for Telangana man who killed six persons, including POCSO case victim
Hyderabad, July 12 (IANS) Telangana Police have intensified the hunt for a 35-year-old man who allegedly stabbed six people to death, including his wife, two young sons, and three members of the family that had filed a POCSO case against…