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India close with 244-run lead despite Smith’s magnificent 184 not out
Speaking to Ian Ward on Sky Sports, England’s No5 praised his partner Jamie Smith: “It was good to spend time out there with Smudge, he’s got a long career ahead of him.“We didn’t speak too much. We both look to take bowlers on. He came out of the...

India News | No Flood Threat in Odisha, Balasore Admin Speeds Up Relief Work: Officials
Bhubaneswar/Balasore, Jul 4 (PTI) The Odisha government on Friday said there was no flood threat in the state as the water levels in all the major rivers, including Subarnarekha, in the northern part of the state receded. The administration of...

India's leader Narendra Modi hails 'great potential' in ties with Trinidad and Tobago
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 04/07/2025 - 20:17 GMT+2 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday in an address to the nation's parliament. "It's time for us...

India To Lose 2nd Test Match Also? Find Out What Happened Last Time When Indians Took 5 Early Wickets In Test
Seems like the first innings are slipping out of the hands of the visitors. India, after giving a humungous total of 587 in the first innings, all thanks to the Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, for contributing 269 runs, whereas Yashasvi Jaiswal (87)...

Delhi seeks relief from fuel Ban, plans green transport
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that her government is actively working on long-term solutions for clean and sustainable transportation, even as it urged the Centre’s air quality panel to immediately suspend the fuel ban on...

Tech Layoffs 2025: Over 1 lakh jobs cut as Microsoft, Google, Amazon lead mass firings; is AI to blame
Tech Layoffs 2025: Over 1 lakh jobs cut as Microsoft, Google, Infosys lead mass firings The global tech industry is facing one of its toughest years in 2025. More than 100,000 jobs have already been cut across major technology companies. Big names...

India and the Global South: Modi in Africa and South America
The Indian prime minister visited Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago before travelling to Argentina, Brazil (for the BRICS summit), and Namibia to boost ties with developing countries and challenge Chinese influence. Billions-dollar investments in...

India unveils $234m drone scheme in response to Pakistan conflict
Listen to article India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce their reliance on imported components and counter rival Pakistan's programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources...

India News | Mandate of NDB Needs to Be Renewed with Focus on Greater Agility and Efficiency: FM
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said in today's fast changing world, the mandate for New Development Bank (NDB) must be renewed with focus on greater agility, technological advancement and efficiency. Observing...

India News | Congress Insulting Scientists Who Developed Indigenous COVID Vaccines: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday accused the Congress party of "insulting India's scientific achievements" by questioning the efficacy of indigenous COVID-19 vaccines, demanding an apology from...

Mumbai News: Activists Warn Of Large-Scale Protests Against Crackdown On City’s Kabutar Khanas, Demand Scientific Study Before Action
BMC clearing the illegally constructed storage at Dadar kabutar khana on Friday | Photo Credits: BMC Mumbai: While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started a crack down on pigeon feeding zones with the iconic Dadar Kabutar Khana on...

Delhi: NDMC's 2-Day 'Khaas-Ye-Aam' Mango Festival Begins Tomorrow
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairperson Keshav Chandra and Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal will inaugurate a two-day 'Khaas-ye-Aam' mango festival on Saturday, an official said.Entry to the...

Delhi: PWD Workers Try Air-Ventilated Cool Vests To Fight Heat
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi's Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday distributed air-ventilated cool vests to department's field workers as part of a pilot project to help them protect themselves from...

India Plans Expending $230 Million To Incentivise Drone Manufacturing After Operation Sindoor
India will launch a $234 million incentive programme for civil and military drone makers to reduce reliance on imported components. The aim is also to counter rival Pakistan’s programme built on support from China and Turkey, three sources told...

India's leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago
PORT-OF-SPAIN – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising continued trade and investment in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday in an address to the nation's parliament. “It's time for us to work together to give the global south its rightful seat...

Human urine can turn into this useful material. See what is it and how do scientists make this science wonder happen
Human urine can now be transformed into hydroxyapatite, a mineral found in bones and teeth as scientists have come up with a method. Funded by DARPA, this research uses genetically modified yeast to carry out the conversion. The process is...

China Tightens Grip On Critical Minerals, Raising Alarm For India's Strategic Sectors: GTRI
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 4 (KNN) China's expanding restrictions on critical mineral exports represent a significant escalation in economic pressure targeting India's key industrial sectors, according to a new analysis by the Global Trade...

NITI Aayog Proposes Major Policy Shift To Strengthen India's Chemical Sector
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 4 (KNN) NITI Aayog has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to strengthen India's chemical industry through fiscal and non-fiscal interventions, aiming to reduce import dependence and enhance participation in global...

Green Climate Fund Approves USD 200 Mn For India Clean Energy Program
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Jul 4 (KNN) The Green Climate Fund, the world's largest climate fund, has approved USD 200 million in funding for an Asian Development Bank-led initiative designed to attract large-scale public and private investment...

Big tension for China, Pakistan as India to boost domestic drone producing capacity, project worth whopping Rs...
India is gearing up to launch a USD 234 million (over Rs 2,000 crore) incentive programme to boost its domestic drone making capacity cross civil and military sectors, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter. Read...