Williams served nine aces during her return to singles competition after a 16-month-long break due to her long, silent battle with fibroids. A seven-time major champion in women's singles, her last Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2008.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced major disruptions on Wednesday amid Opposition protest over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission (EC) in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam
New Delhi [India], July 23: Pearson has formally announced a revised format for the PTE Academic and PTE UKVI exams that will go into effect on August 7, 2025. This has been by far the largest test update announced in recent times, with modifications made to assess communication skills in re
In a major boost to cross-border digital payments, Indian users will now be able to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make payments internationally through PayPal.
In a major crackdown on forest-related crimes, the Forest Department in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah has intensified its drive against timber smuggling and illegal logging. Over the last two months, officials have registered 52 Forest Offences Cases and seized 22 illegal mechanical cutters
The Odisha government has announced a large-scale reshuffle of IAS and OAS officers, reassigning top bureaucrats to pivotal roles across departments and districts. The move saw significant changes in key positions, including Finance, Excise, Industries, and district collectorates.
US President Donald Trump announced a major trade deal with Japan, calling it the largest ever. Japan will invest $550 billion in the US and open its markets to American goods, including cars and rice. The deal follows months of tough negotiations and eases tariff tensions.
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and the Customs Department conducted a successful joint operation in Tripura's Khowai district, seizing a massive consignment of narcotics worth ₹14 crore.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme despite major damage from US-Israeli strikes, calling it a matter of national pride. He added Iran is open to talks with the US and urged a negotiated solution, Al Jazeera reported.
The United States and Indonesia have agreed on a framework to negotiate a Reciprocal Trade Agreement that will boost market access, reduce tariffs, and strengthen cooperation on digital trade, labor rights, and environmental standards. The deal aims to deepen bilateral economic ties and s
Earlier in the day, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha faced major disruptions on Tuesday, on the second day of the Monsoon Session, amid Opposition protest over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being undertaken by the Election Commission (EC) in Bihar ahead of the u
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 22: India, with a 7,516.6 km coastline and over 200 ports, is the 16th largest maritime nation globally. It has access to major sea routes, rapidly developing port infrastructure, and a vast, skilled maritime workforce. However, India's maritime sector con