Islamabad [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): While Islamabad is being slammed over the kidnapping and assault of the Afghan envoy's daughter, Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed tried to evade the responsibility by terming the horrific incident an "international conspiracy".
Nicosia [Cyprus], July 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Thousands of people have gathered outside the presidential palace in the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, to protest against SafePass and what they consider to be pressure to get vaccinated against COVID-19, local media report.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): All the professional courses including engineering will be taught in Kannada across the state starting from the next academic year, said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwatha Narayana, who is also the state minister for higher education, on
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Terming the Afghanistan decision to recall its envoy and senior diplomats "unfortunate and regrettable", Pakistan has assured that the case of kidnapping and assault of the Afghan Ambassador's daughter is being investigated and followed-up at the highest
Doha [Qatar], July 19 (ANI): The Afghan government and Taliban have agreed to expedite the efforts to restore peace in Afghanistan and continue high-level talks.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 19 (ANI): Lauding the contribution of doctors and paramedical staff in combating COVID-19, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday raised the stipend of MBBS intern doctors of state medical colleges from Rs 7,500 to Rs 17,000 per month.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 19 (ANI): One person died after a three-story building collapsed in Gurugram's Khawaspur area on Sunday, said Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language visited Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh for the promotion of the Hindi language, as per an official release issued on Sunday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Sunday allowed cinema halls and theatres across the state to function from July 19 with 50 per cent capacity, while colleges have been permitted to allow students on campuses from July 26.
Kathmandu [Nepal], July 19 (ANI): With a 66 per cent majority in the Nepal parliament, newly-appointed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will now lead the country's government till the next general elections.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to provide financial assistance to 400 dental surgeons to start their own clinics under 'Mission Youth' in the Union Territory.