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Addressing an event in the national capital, Jaishankar said, “Russia’s main economic partner was the Western countries, after the Ukraine conflict that way was closed. Russia is turning towards Asia…Our trade before the Ukraine conflict was around $12-14 billion. Our trade last year was $40 billion.””I think we should not be worried about what they are doing with other countries, we should keep our own relations going. The interest of the Indian people best served,” he added.–IANSans/shb

At a review meeting with officers and representatives of gas agencies to discuss the development of a structural framework, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Monday said gas agencies should establish area wise targets and develop a structural framework within a specified timeframe.He said the Industries Department will soon launch a portal to address NOC-related issues and provide necessary support to gas agencies. He directed the officers to conduct monthly meetings with gas agencies at the district level to review progress, and seminars should be conducted to create awareness among the public.Kaushal said the portal would be linked with various departments…

Scientists have long considered the plaque-forming and acid-making Streptococcus mutans as the principal cause of tooth decay — also known as dental caries. However, in the new study, which appeared in the journal Nature Communications, researchers showed that Selenomonas sputigena can work as a key partner of S. mutans, greatly enhancing its cavity-making power. “This was an unexpected finding that gives us new insights into the development of caries, highlights potential future targets for cavity prevention, and reveals novel mechanisms of bacterial biofilm formation that may be relevant in other clinical contexts,” said Hyun (Michel) Koo DDS, Professor in the…

“Yesterday, when the BJP washing Machine restarted in Mumbai with its Income Tax, CBI, ED (ICE) detergent, BJP-inspired obituaries on Opposition unity were being planted. The obit writers will be disappointed,” Ramesh said.He said that the next meeting of the opposition parties — which met in Patna on June 23 — will be held in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18. “If anything the Mumbai operations have strengthened opposition’s resolve,” Ramesh said.His remarks came after Congress General Secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal announced that second meeting of opposition parties will be held in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18.The second meeting…

Justice Sivagnanam made this observation while hearing a PIL filed by an individual demanding dismissal of Rajiva Sinha as the West Bengal State Election Commissioner.”So many petitions have been filed at the Calcutta High Court on rural civic body polls. Each of them has some political affiliation. Each of you wants to be in the headlines. But please stop using this court as a medium for it,” Justice Sivagnanam observed.The individual, Nobyendu Bandyopadhyay, filed the petition on June 26, which was dismissed on Monday.While dismissing the petition, Justice Sivagnanam also questioned the knowledge of the petitioner regarding the appointment rules…

The new season will expand on the thrilling and suspense-filled journey of Yash and Chikki as they explore a complex world of traditions and customs with darkness awaiting them on the other end.Standing on different paths, Yash and Chikki will encounter several twists on their journey and overcome all obstacles with steely resolve. Season 4 of ‘Aashiqana’ is poised to be full of unexpected twists and turns, diving deeper into folklore that leaves the two of them cursed.Elaborating on the new season, director Gul Khan said: “‘Aashiqana’ has been a fan favourite and we have received immense love for this…

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that Ben Stokes-side exposed some weaknesses in Australia’s batting lineup during the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.He specifically pointed to visitors’ vulnerability to short-pitched bowling, which the hosts exploited to great effect in the match.Australia had a tough time dealing with short balls in the second innings of the Lord’s Test. Even batters like Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith got out while trying to hit short balls for boundaries, using shots like hooks, pulls, and fends.In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan stated that England showed that Australia has…

London, July 3 (IANS) Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Ian Smith believes Australia’s dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in the second Test was probably not in the spirit of cricket, but added that the spirit of cricket element has been absent from the game for a “long, long time”.On day five’s play in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, Bairstow was on 10 and England were at 193/5 in the 52nd over when he ducked under a bouncer from Cameron Green and inadvertently walked out of his crease.On seeing that, Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey immediately directed an underarm throw after catching the…

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is all set for its fourth season, scheduled to be held at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge-Balewadi in Pune from July 13 to 30.The franchise-based league has been a game-changer for Indian table tennis since its inception in 2017. Going beyond being a platform for world-class table tennis action, the league has been instrumental in showcasing the immense talent of emerging Indian players.In the inaugural seasons of UTT, then rising stars like Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Manav Thakkar, Sutirtha Mukherjee, and Manika Batra come to the fore.The league features some of…

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) As more and more smartphone users continue to switch from Android to the iPhone ecosystem globally, including in India, it has now become super easy to get all your contacts, photos, videos and even WhatsApp content transferred to the iOS app.One can start the Android to iOS switching process by downloading the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone.It securely transfers your contacts, messages, WhatsApp content, photos, videos, email accounts and calendars from your Android phone to your iPhone.Before you begin, on your Android device, make sure that Wi‑Fi is turned on.Plug your new…