Moscow, Dec 12 (IANS) German Ambassador to Russia Geza Andreas von Geyr was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday for the announcement of tit-for-tat measures in response to the expulsion of the Russian diplomats. “(He was) summoned for the announcement of tit-for-tat measures,” an informed source told TASS[Read More…]
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Trust your sevak, interest of NE will be protected: Modi
Ranchi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the people of the northeast, particularly of Assam to maintain peace and assured them that their interests will be protected at all costs. “From the place of Baba Bholenath, I assure that there will be no impact on[Read More…]
Ganguly impressed with India’s ‘fearless batting’ at Wankhede
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has lauded India’s fearless batting in the final T20I against the West Indies which they won by 67 runs to clinch the three-match series 2-1. “Not many expected India to lose a series … win was not a surprise… what will stand[Read More…]
BBL: Renegades sign Gleeson as Shinwari, Faheem pull out
Melbourne, Dec 12 (IANS) Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades have added uncapped English quick Richard Gleeson to their roster following the withdrawal of recent Pakistan recruits Usman Shinwari and Faheem Ashraf. Shinwari was called up by Pakistan for their ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka while Ashraf has[Read More…]
Dressing room feels empty without you: Rahul to Hardik
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) India opener K.L. Rahul, who played a scintillating knock in the final T20I against West Indies to help India clinch the three-match T20I series on Wednesday, has revealed that he misses all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the dressing room. Hardik last played for India during the T20I[Read More…]
Telecom sector outlook negative on AGR dues: ICRA
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Rating agency ICRA has maintained a negative outlook for the Indian telecom industry, which is grappling with AGR dues, notwithstanding the green-shoots of recovery. The telecom industry woes, according to ICRA, continue as the industry is required to pay a substantial amount to the Department[Read More…]
Govt introduces Bill boost investment in financially distressed sectors
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha with provisions seeking removal of bottlenecks and streamline the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) aimed at protection of last mile funding to boost investment in financially distressed sectors, a move faced sharp objection of[Read More…]
UK general election: Johnson first party leader to vote
London, Dec 12 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday became the first leader of a major political party in Britain as he cast his ballot in one of the country’s most crucial and decisive general election. Johnson walked with his dog Dilyn, the rescue puppy he shares with[Read More…]
ISL revolutionises how India perceives football, says study
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) has helped spark immense interest in football in India, ever since its inception in 2014 says an independent study conducted by YouGov SportsIndex. Over 64 per cent of youth in the country are interested in football among other sports in 2019[Read More…]
Congress takes potshots on PM’s Assam Tweet
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Congress counter to the Prime Minister’s Twitter reassurances, on Citizenship (Amendment Bill), to the Assamese people on Thursday is giving twitterati the chuckles. Tweeting from their official twitter handle, the Congress wondered how the prime minister’s message will reach the people of Assam when internet[Read More…]
Aaron on backlash for imitating Chinese accent: I’m not racist
Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Rapper Aaron Carter has come under fire from fans for imitating a Chinese accent while ordering a takeaway in an online clip. Aaron recently filmed himself putting on a thick accent while ordering Chinese food over the phone, and shared the controversial video online, reports[Read More…]
Evacuation at HK station after ‘rioters’ hurl petrol bombs
Hong Kong, Dec 12 (IANS) Police were hunting for six suspects after petrol bombs were hurled at a Hong Kong metro station on Thursday, forcing the rail operator to immediately evacuate the area and close the site. The incident came just hours after police arrested a 29-year-old man and two[Read More…]
Yogi clicks his first ever selfie
Kanpur, Dec 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday clicked his first ever selfie during a programme in Kanpur. The chief minister was inaugurating a selfie point in Sisamau on the banks of Ganga when he got down from a steamer and clicked a selfie. Adityanath is[Read More…]
Salman: Feel strong parallel existence of Chulbul Pandey
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Superstar Salman Khan says he feels a strong parallel existence of his onscreen avatar Chulbul Pandey. Salman took on the cop avatar of Chulbul Pandey with “Dabangg” in 2010. It has became very popular among his fans and followers. Now, he will be back as the[Read More…]
86 fashion companies pledge climate actions
By Vishal Gulati Madrid, Dec 12 (IANSlife) Eighty-six fashion companies have asked political leaders around the world to partner with them to deliver effective and ambitious climate action, as part of an event celebrating one year of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The call was made at the[Read More…]
Govt replicates Kashmir phenomena in NE: Congress on CAB
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) In the backdrop of rising tide of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in northeastern states, the Congress on Thursday accused the Centre of replicating Kashmir “phenomena” in the region by deploying Army and banning mobile internet. Congress leader of the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury[Read More…]
Two suspended after law paper leak in Lucknow varsity
Lucknow, Dec 12 (IANS) Two Lucknow University law teachers were suspended after six audio clips went viral in which two male voices can be heard leaking questions of the LL.B semester III examination. The examination has been cancelled post the incident. The crackdown followed just hours after the audio clips[Read More…]
‘Young’ Reese was asked to dress sexy to meet studio head
Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon says she cannot believe the things she did to get roles when she was younger, insisting young stars today would rebuke any manager who told them to “dress sexy” for an audition. The actress told hollywoodreporter.com that she once had to[Read More…]
Channing Tatum teaches daughter to box for self defence
Los Angeles, Dec 12 (IANS) Hollywood actor Channing Tatum is encouraging his daughter Everly to box so she can always feel “safe”. Tatum shared a video on his Instagram page of his six-year-old daughter Everly, who he shares with former wife Jenna Dewan, wearing a helmet and gloves while she[Read More…]
Brain circuit linked to food impulsivity identified
New York, Dec 12 (IANS) Researchers have identified a specific circuit in the brain that alters food impulsivity, creating the possibility scientists can someday develop treatment to address the problem of overeating. Impulsivity, or responding without thinking about the consequences of an action, has been linked to excessive food intake,[Read More…]
Sehwag brings out his witty best to wish Yuvraj on b’day
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh turned 38 on Thursday and wished poured in from the cricket fraternity for the southpaw as Virender Sehwag led the way with his unique tweet. “A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O[Read More…]
Samsung Experience Store set to open near Apple HQ
San Francisco, Dec 12 (IANS) Samsung is set to open its first Bay Area Samsung Experience Store in the heart of Silicon Valley and interestingly, it is not located very far from its major rival Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino. The new Samsung retail store location at the Stanford Shopping Center[Read More…]
UP rape accused get brazen, put up poster to scare victim
Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 12 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested a person from Baghpat district for allegedly putting up posters of a rape victim to pressurize her not to give her statement in a Delhi court on Friday. The victim has been provided security as she sought security[Read More…]
Cong accuses Kerala CM of shielding IAS officer
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 12 (IANS) The Congress party in Kerala on Thursday alleged that the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was shielding a top IAS officer against whom two young women IAS officers had raised a complaint of sending messages on their mobile phones in the middle of the night.[Read More…]
Alibaba Cloud partners India-based ZNet to boost sales
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Alibaba Cloud on Thursday announced a distribution partnership with ZNet Technologies Private Limited, India’s leading cloud distributor offering cloud infrastructure and managed services. ZNet is owned by RP tech India (a division of Rashi Peripherals Pvt Ltd) which has 50 branches and 50 service centers across[Read More…]