Tehran, July 12 (IANS) Iran has launched a series of strikes on US targets in the Middle East, Press TV reported on Sunday.Missile alert sirens sounded in Bahrain as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also came under attack, reports said.The UAE Defence Ministry said Sunday that its air defence systems were engaging missile and drone threats, while Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location.According to Press TV reports, the US targe…

London, July 12 (IANS) A container ship sustained damage and caught fire following an incident off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.The UKMTO, on Saturday, said it received a report of the incident about 16.7 km east of the Gulf country at 2240 GMT Saturday.”Military authorities have reported that a container ship has sustained damage to the rear of the vessel, which has caused a fire onboard,” the advisory said, adding that authorities were investigat…

Chandigarh, July 12 (IANS) The makers of the ‘Satluj’ film cannot hide behind the excuse of “creative freedom” while presenting disputed claims as established history, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said on Sunday.He said Punjab’s painful past “is not a script to be selectively edited to suit a narrative”.In a statement, he challenged the producer and director of the ‘Satluj’ movie to place before the people of Punjab the complete documentary evidence,…

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) West Bengal Police on Sunday changed the investigating officer (IO) for the case of the 12-year-old minor girl, allegedly raped and murdered at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district and appointed a more experienced and senior-ranking officer.Santanu Mukhopadhyay, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer, has been appointed to investigate the matter. The previous two IOs, who were replaced in succession, were inspector-ranking officers.The latest change in the…

Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for civic infrastructure and public utility projects worth approximately Rs 404.63 crore in Ahmedabad, including the induction of 155 new air-conditioned electric buses, housing projects, water supply works, road infrastructure, civic digitisation initiatives and public amenities.The projects were launched during a programme organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation …

Chennai, July 12 (IANS) A week-long anti-corruption crackdown by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) across Tamil Nadu has resulted in the seizure of Rs 22.33 lakh in unaccounted cash and the arrest of seven government officials on charges of accepting bribes for various public services. The intensive enforcement drive, carried out between July 4 and July 10, covered multiple districts and included surprise inspections at government offices as well as checks at state border c…

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Delhi Police’s Central District has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in separate robbery and cheating cases, officials said on Sunday, describing the action as part of an ongoing drive against absconding offenders and externees, officials said on Sumday. According to a statement issued by the Central District Police, one of the accused was wanted in a cheating case registered at Kashmere Gate Police Station, while the other was wante…

Miami, July 12 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham hit back at head coach Thomas Tuchel’s criticism of the team’s performance after his brace helped the Three Lions secure a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway and reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Despite England booking a place in the last four, Tuchel was far from satisfied with the performance, describing his side as ‘sloppy’ and ‘lucky’ after they were forced to come from behind at Miami Stadium.When Tuchel’s assessment w…

London, July 12 (IANS) Newly crowned Wimbledon ladies’ singles champion Linda Noskova revealed her winning mindset and revealed how a short sight at the trophies in the clubhouse when she headed for a bathroom break inspired her not to settle for a small trophy and to walk away with a Venus Rosewater Dish. With a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory over her Olympic doubles partner, Czech compatriot and friend Karolina Muchova, Noskova prevailed at the All England Club in her first Grand Slam final to win the …

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Investors will closely track the ongoing Q1 FY27 earnings season, movement in crude oil prices, foreign fund flows and developments in West Asia next week after the Indian stock market ended its four-week winning streak amid heightened geopolitical tensions and volatile global cues.Benchmark indices closed the week with marginal losses as renewed tensions in West Asia and a spike in crude oil prices dented investor sentiment.However, a strong recovery in the final two trad…