Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) In a loaded hint, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said “people living in glass houses shouldn’t pelt stones”, while commenting on the Sushant Singh Rajput case, here on Monday. “I was watching a Raaj Kumar film and just recalled his famed dialogue that “those who live[Read More…]
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Dhoni & boys to get COVID-19 test done before assembling in Chennai: CSK
CSK was expected to be one of the first to fly to UAE. But the GC has made it clear that teams can travel to UAE after August 20.
21 killed in IS Afghan prison attack (Ld)
Kabul/New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Almost 24 hours after a group of at least 20 Islamic State (IS) terrorists attacked a prison in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad city, 21 people, including students, have been killed and 43 injured in a fierce gun-battle which is still ongoing. Sources in Kabul said that the[Read More…]
Hundreds still without power in Florida due to storm
Miami, Aug 3 (IANS) Some 1,840 people in Florida remained without power because of the tropical storm Isaias, local media reported. Florida Power & Light (FPL) said its crew had been working throughout the night to restore power to some 20,000 customers as of Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency. The[Read More…]
Hansal Mehta on Rhea: Let her guilt/innocence be proved in a court of law
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has slammed the fact that actress Rhea Chakraborty is being subjected to what he terms are media witch-hunts, ever since an FIR was lodged against her by KK Singh, father of her boyfriend and late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. “God forbid if the[Read More…]
Ex-Pope Benedict ‘seriously ill with shingles’
Vatican City, Aug 3 (IANS) Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly seriously ill with shingles after returning to the Vatican from a trip to ermany where he was visiting his dying brother, media report said on Monday. Benedict, aged 93, is said to have become very frail and his voice[Read More…]
Sushant Singh Rajput searched for ‘painless death’ on internet
Sushant searched for words like “painless death”, “schizophrenia” and “bipolar disorder” on Google, according to Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.
10 mosques, Dargaahs surrounding Ram Janmabhoomi echo harmony
By Arshad Afzaal Khan Ayodhya, Aug 3 (IANS) Eight mosques and two ‘Dargaahs’ surrounding the Ram Janmabhoomi have been conveying a message of peaceful coexistence of the two communities in the temple town of Ayodhya where the Ram temple is to be built. These Muslim places of worship are located[Read More…]
Golfer SSP Chawrasia to undergo another COVID-19 test
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) Seasoned Indian golfer SSP Chawrasia will go for another round of COVID-19 testing on Tuesday to be rest assured after he was tested positive for the deadly virus last week, putting a spanner on his plans to compete on the European Tour. A four-time winner on[Read More…]
Curfew in Assam town after stone pelting incidents
Silchar (Assam), Aug 3 (IANS) Indefinite curfew has been clamped in certain areas of southern Assam’s Silchar town on Monday after incidents of stone pelting between two religious groups, officials said. A district administration official said that Cachar District Magistrate Keerthi Jalli apprehending breach of peace and tranquility, promulgated curfew[Read More…]
No party at Sushant’s home on June 13: Mumbai top cop (Ld)
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Putting all speculation to rest, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh said on Monday that there was no party at the home of actor Sushant Singh Raput on June 13, the day before he was found dead on June 14. “We have the CCTV footage of[Read More…]
Hamilton recounts moment he won British GP with three tyres
Silverstone, Aug 3 (IANS) Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton continued his hot run in the ongoing Formula One season as he romped home to a thrilling win at the British Grand Prix. But it wasn’t like any other regular victory for him as he went past the finishing line with just[Read More…]
Bank of India’s Q1 consolidated net profit surges to Rs 846 cr
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Bank of India on Monday reported over five-fold increase in its consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter at Rs 845.78 crore. During the corresponding period of the last fiscal (2019-20), the bank had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 154.10 crore. Total income of[Read More…]
India’s K-Pop wave: Young genre enthusiasts on Korean popular culture
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANSlife) From South Korean musician Psy’s upbeat song ‘Gangnam Style’ going viral in India in 2012, to present day, when the youth across the country are enthusiastically consuming K-Pop content, the K-Pop wave in India now has thousands competing for the online ninth[Read More…]
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa’s 6 staffers test positive for coronavirus
Yediyurappa’s official residence ‘Cauvery’ and the adjacent home-office ‘Krishna’ are located on Kumara Krupa road in the high security area of the city centre.
Bajaj Auto reports 33% decline in July sales
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Covid-19 induced economic turbulence pulled down two-an d three-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto’s total sales in July by 33 per cent on a year-on-year basis. According to the company, its total sales during the month under review fell to 2,55,832 units from 3,81,530 units sold during the[Read More…]
Sushant’s memories come alive in sister Shweta’s Rakhi post
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Shweta Singh Kirti shared an emotional note on social media on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, remembering her brother, late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Shweta took to her verified Facebook account on Monday to share a few throwback photographs from their childhood and teenage days[Read More…]
Inclusion of staffers in cricket associations transitory & administrative step: PCB
Lahore, Aug 3 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said that it had included its staffers in the six cricket associations as a “transitory and administrative step” with the sole purpose of facilitating and expediting the registration process, adding that the staffers will resign as soon as the[Read More…]
Reinstated Ramesh Kumar takes charge as Andhra Pradesh SEC
Vijayawada, Aug 3 (IANS) Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar assumed charge as Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner (SEC) on Monday, three days after the state government reinstated him on the orders of the High Court. The retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer arrived at the SEC office and took the charge. He[Read More…]
UK to launch 2 new 90 min COVID-19 tests
London, Aug 3 (IANS) UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that the country will launch two new tests which can detect the novel coronavirus in 90 minutes in hospitals, care homes and laboratories, it was reported on Monday. The Department of Health said on Sunday that the swab and DNA[Read More…]
Upset Hindus urge London firm to withdraw denigrating apparel & apologise
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Hindus are urging “Yoga Peace Life”, a London (United Kingdom) based apparel and accessories online company, for immediate withdrawal of some products, which they feel denigrate and trivialise sacred Hindu symbols and concepts. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada[Read More…]
China official in HK to discuss poll postponement
Beijing, Aug 3 (IANS) A top Chinese official on Hong Kong affairs is here to meet various sectors, including legal experts, on the postponement of the city’s Legislative Council (Legco) elections, the a media report said on Monday. Sources told the South China Morning Post newspaper that Zhang Xiaoming, deputy[Read More…]
Inside Story: RR gives fans access to method behind the madness
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) In an era where cameras and social media have brought cricketers and fans that much closer, Rajasthan Royals went a step further and gave more than a sneak peek into what goes behind running an Indian Premier League (IPL) team successfully. The 75-minute long documentary[Read More…]
Chemical-laced potatoes being sold in Delhi, Bidhuri writes to L-G
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Potatoes being sold in Delhi could be laced with harmful chemicals. Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri has written a letter to the Lieutenant Governor about the poisonous vegetables and demanded an investigation by the Crime Branch. Bidhuri citing a report of[Read More…]
A fruitful monsoon diet!
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANSlife) Monsoon demands some extra effort to stay fit and healthy. Since our immunity takes a dip during monsoons, making us susceptible to all kinds of infections. Especially amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative we maintain our immunity through the seasonal changes. Fruits[Read More…]