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Iran's Strait of Hormuz Bill targets US, Israeli vessels with transit bans, fines and greater maritime control

Tehran, Aug. 7 -- Iran's lawmakers are reviewing a preliminary bill that could significantly reshape the "rules governing traffic" through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energ... Read More


Delhi govt remains fully committed to economic empowerment of women: CM

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Ahead of the Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session on Friday, a large number of women gathered at the Assembly premises to extend a warm welcome to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. They fe... Read More


"Making laws to protect himself from citizens of India": Arvind Kejriwal targets PM Modi amid Govt scrutiny of Meta

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "making laws to protect himself from citizens of India" amid the on... Read More


South Africa recalls its High Commissioner to India for "consultations" after meeting with ex-President Zuma, Ajay Gupta

Pretoria, Aug. 7 -- The South African Government has recalled its High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, for "further consultations" after reports of his association with former president Jacob Zum... Read More


Health min suspends doctor over private dentist at govt hospital

Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- A Deputy Civil Surgeon at the government Area Hospital in Jogipet, Sangareddy, was suspended on Friday, August 7, after allegedly allowing a private dentist to treat patients at t... Read More


Supreme Court expands CBI probe into builder-bank subvention scam, brings ED into fold

India, Aug. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the scope of the probe into the subvention scheme scam involving builders-banks nexus by directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ... Read More


Assam receives Centre's highest JJM 2.0 fund release of Rs 669.92 crore for rural water projects

Guwahati, Aug. 7 -- Assam has secured the largest allocation under the Centre's latest Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) 2.0 fund release, receiving Rs 669.92 crore through the SNA SPARSH platform to strengthen... Read More


SC declines former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's plea seeking stay of HC proceedings in election dispute

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel challenging proceedings before the Chhattisg... Read More


Women, Child Development Ministry takes steps to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen Anganwadi services

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Under the Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan 2.0), the 'Poshan Tracker' digital application has been rolled out by the Ministry of Women and Child Developmen... Read More


"NDA is like family": PM Modi advises MPs on health, Parliamentary conduct and public service during breakfast meeting

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted around 41 NDA Lok Sabha MPs for a breakfast meeting at his residence, offering guidance on health, parliamentary conduct, public serv... Read More