Explained: How will Chandrayaan 2 study the moon?
All you would like to know about India's Chandrayaan 2 mission.
Navjot Singh Sidhu resigns from Punjab Cabinet
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned from the Punjab Cabinet amid ongoing tussle with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. Mr. Sidhu on July 14 released a copy of his resignation on Twitter, which he said was submitted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 10, 2019.
NZ vs ENG: Cricket World Cup 2019 finals live scorecard
England has seized the initiative in the Cricket World Cup final after Liam Plunkett took the wickets of Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls in the space of 14 balls. New Zealand was 126-3 after 30 overs and being pegged back by England at Lord’s.
Next Dalai Lama must be chosen within China; India should not intervene: Chinese authorities
The successor of the Dalai Lama has to be decided within China and any interference by India on the issue will impact bilateral ties, Chinese authorities have said. In first clear assertion on the sensitive issue, senior Chinese officials and experts said the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must be approved by the Chinese government and the selection should take place within the country based on an over 200-year old historical process.
Kartarpur Gurudwara: Pakistan agrees to allow year-long visa-free access
Pakistan on Sunday agreed to allow year-long visa-free access to Indian pilgrims to the holy Gurudwara of Kartarpur. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that discussions in this regard were conducted at the second formal meeting between the two sides that made progress on the modalities of the pilgrimage and took up the presence of Khalistan supporters in Pakistani territory.
Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude hits remote Malukus in eastern Indonesia
A major 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the remote Maluku islands in eastern Indonesia on Sunday, sending panicked residents running into the streets. No tsunami warning was issued. The shallow quake struck about 165 kms southwest of the town of Ternate in North Maluku province at 6:28 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.
Amit Shah elevates B.L. Santosh as BJP general secretary (organisation)
BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday elevated party’s joint general secretary (organisation) B.L. Santosh as its general secretary (organisation), a day after Mr. Ramlal was moved back to the RSS after holding the post for over 13 years.
Karnataka political crisis: Efforts by coalition leaders to mollify rebel MLA Nagaraj fail
Efforts by coalition leaders to mollify rebel Congress MLA M.T.B. Nagaraj has failed as he flew to Mumbai on Sunday, where he made it clear that there was no question of withdrawing his resignation.
Nepal floods: death toll touches 60
Floods and landslides caused by incessant rains in Nepal have till now claimed 60 lives and left 38 others injured, police said on Sunday. Thirty five people are reported to be missing in the rain-related incidents that have thrown normal life out of gear in central and eastern parts of the country.
Significant drop in stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir: Officials
Stone pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir have come down significantly from a high of over 2,600 in 2016 to barely a few dozen in the first half of 2019, officials said on Sunday. The arrests of miscreants involved in stone pelting incidents also have come down from over 10,500 to just about a hundred.
