New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India is negotiating trade pacts with several countries, including the US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, adding that today, the world recognises the strengths of the country.Speaking at an event here, Goyal said several countries are keen to engage with India on the trade front.”We are in dialogue with many countries — the US, Oman, the European Union, Chile, Peru and New Zealand. Many others want to start engaging with India,” he told the gathering at…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry’s Publications Division on Friday launched the latest ‘Chhota Bheem’ comic series, reaffirming the Centre’s push for home-grown storytelling and culturally rooted content for young readers. The launch event at the Bharat Mandapam here featured a lively discussion on the creative journey and enduring appeal of ‘Chhota Bheem’, one of India’s most iconic children’s characters, celebrated for his adventures in the fi…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Aadhaar face authentication recorded an over 3-fold jump to scale an all-time high with 19.36 crore transactions in July this year, up from 5.77 crore such transactions in the same month of the previous financial year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of IT & Electronics on Friday.Aadhaar face authentication solution is also showing consistent growth month on month as well. The July face authentication transactions represent a 22 per cent growth over Ju…

Dehradun, Aug 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint in an Uttarakhand court against Vardhman Educational Society and others in connection with embezzlement of SC/ST scholarship funds, an official said on Friday.The Congress-era scholarship scam in the hill state allegedly resulted in the swindling of over Rs 500 crore by way of registration of ghost students and using fake certificates to release government funds.The Dehradun zonal office of the ED filed the…

Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, on Friday, asked why Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, who accuse the Union government of irregularities in voting, are opposing the special comprehensive revision of the voters’ list in Bihar. Speaking to the media at the State BJP Office, Jagannath Bhavan, he said that Rahul Gandhi had publicly alleged on Thursday that irregularities took place during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections across the country and the state — including…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for collective action to put rural women at the centre of climate and health agendas.His statement came as he launched a white paper by Transform Rural India (TRI) and the Development Intelligence Unit (DiU) at the fifth edition of the India Rural Colloquy in the national capital.The white paper explores the impact of climate change on rural women’s health and well-being.”We must foster the growth of n…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Amidst ongoing speculation over his future in international cricket, talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has returned to training in London and expressed gratitude to Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Naeem Amin for help in an indoor practice session.”Thanks for helping out with the hit, brother. Always lovely to see you,” Kohli wrote in his Instagram story, sharing a photo of him with Amin from the session. “Good to see you, brother! See you soon,” Amin said, resharing…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) It was raining runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday as East Delhi Riders pulled off a historic chase to register a thrilling five-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL).Chasing a towering target of 232, the Riders reached the finish line with four balls to spare, pulling off the highest successful chase in DPL history.Earlier in the day, Outer Delhi Warriors made a statement with the bat, riding on a sensational c…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The pitch used for the first Test between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, has received a ‘very good’ rating, while the surfaces prepared for the subsequent three Tests have been rated ‘satisfactory’, as per the pitch and outfield ratings put out by ICC.The ratings come after a dramatic Test series played for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India ended in a 2-2 draw, with the Shubman Gill-led side winning the thrilling fifth Test by six ru…

London, Aug 8 (IANS) Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. The highly talented attacking midfielder, who has been with the club since the age of eight, has committed his future to the club following his impressive rise through their Hale End Academy and into the first team.Ethan made history when he became the youngest player to feature for Arsenal’s men’s first-team, at the same time becoming the youngest top-flight player in English football history aged 15 years …