Washington/Tehran, Dec 12 (IANS) The US has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, including an airline and the country’s shipping industry, the media reported. While announcing the sanctions on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said that Iran “uses its aviation and shipping industries to supply regional terrorist and militant groups with[Read More…]
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Govt asks TV channels to not show content inciting violence
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has directed all private TV channels to be cautious in airing content which is likely to encourage or incite violence. The advisory came on a day when Northeast states like Assam, Tripura were witnessing violence and agitation after the passage[Read More…]
Iran foiled very big organized cyber attack: Minister
Tehran, Dec 12 (IANS) Iran had recently foiled a major “organized” cyber attack against the countrys e-government infrastructure, a Minister said here. Speaking on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet session on Wednesday, Information Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi described the cyber attack as “very big”, reports Press TV. He[Read More…]
IUML files writ petition in SC against CAB
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday by Indian Union Muslim League claiming that the Citizenship (Ammendment) Bill 2019, passed by the Parliament on Wednesday, violates Article 14 of the Constitution. The petition contends that the Bill also illegally classifies[Read More…]
I’m Santa Claus, hacker taunts terrified girl via room camera
New York, Dec 12 (IANS) In yet another bone-chilling incident, parents of an eight-year-old girl in the US were left stunned when a hacker accessed a camera installed in their daughter’s room and taunted her. To their greatest worry, the hacker was watching her all the time. The incident happened[Read More…]
Bhim Army to formally join politics
Lucknow, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bhim Army has finally announced that it would enter the political arena. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar said that he would soon announce the name of his political party that would work for the welfare of the poor, deprived and downtrodden sections of society. The Bhim[Read More…]
‘Low-cost housing, office spaces: Green shoots in subdued 2019’
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Indian economy has been through a severe and a prolonged slowdown in 2019 and real estate remained a key element in it. However, according to an Anarock report affordable housing and commercial office spaces remained in demand compared to the other realty segments during[Read More…]
‘Russian FM’s talks with Trump, Pompeo constructive’
Moscow, Dec 12 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s talks with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo in Washington this week were pragmatic and constructive, a government official said here. “They discussed very specific topics on which we have already established dialogue – Syria, Afghanistan, and[Read More…]
Samsung Galaxy S11 series may launch on Feb 18
Seoul, Dec 12 (IANS) Famed leakster Ice Universe had claimed that the Samsung’s next-gen ‘Galaxy S11’ smartphone may launch on February 18 at an event in San Francisco. Samsung has been launching its flagship Galaxy handsets ahead of Mobile World Congress over the last few years. The Galaxy S10 series[Read More…]
Aleem Dar breaks record for most Tests as umpire
Perth, Dec 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s Aleem Dar on Thursday surpassed Steve Bucknor’s record for officiating in most number of Test matches as an umpire during the first Test of the three-match series between Australia and New Zealand at the Perth Stadium. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. The[Read More…]
People of Assam need not worry over CAB, says Modi
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the people of Assam that they there was no need to worry about the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), 2019 and that he and his government were committed to constitutionally safeguard the political, linguistic, cultural and land rights of[Read More…]
Sensex up 173 pts ahead of IIP, CPI
Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday ahead of the release of key macro figures — CPI and IIP — later in the day. Analysts have said that the upcoming macro indicators like CPI inflation and the IIP data were unlikely to paint a rosy picture[Read More…]
New Zealand name squad for U19 World Cup
Wellington, Dec 12 (IANS) New Zealand have announced their 15-member squad for the U19 World Cup slated to be held in South Africa from January 17 to February 9 next year. Left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Jesse Tashkoff will lead the team coached by Paul Wiseman. “These boys should be proud of[Read More…]
Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’, AQI crosses 400-mark
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The national capital’s air quality on Thursday turned to the ‘severe’ category, with the overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi recorded at 407. According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), Delhi’s overall AQIwas recorded at 9 a.m. at 407,[Read More…]
Tihar seeks hangman from UP for Nirbhaya killers
Lucknow, Dec 12 (IANS) With December 16 drawing close, the day when one of the most brutal rapes rocked the country’s conscience, an air of finality has descended on the Nirbhaya convicts. The Tihar jail officials have sought the services of two hangmen from Uttar Pradesh. Director General (DG) of[Read More…]
Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches New Shepard spacecrafT
Austin (Texas), Dec 12 (IANS) In a step closer to soon take human tourists into space, Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin has successfully launched a reusable New Shepard spacecraft on a sub-orbital test flight, a record sixth flight of the re-used booster. On board the spacecraft that was launched on Wednesday[Read More…]
Bayern too strong for Spurs in Champions League
Berlin, Dec 12 (IANS) Bayern Munich completed the UEFA Champions League group stage with a perfect record, beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 to clinch their sixth win in as many games and finish at the top of Group B. Goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller and Philippe Coutinho were enough to[Read More…]
Modi, Shah urge Jharkhand to vote in large numbers
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday urged the people of Jharkhand to vote in maximum number, as 17 constituencies went for voting under the third phase of the Assembly elections. “The third phase of Jharkhand polls will take place today.[Read More…]
WhatsApp to sue businesses engaged in abusing bulk messaging
San Francisco, Dec 12 (IANS) WhatsApp will take legal action against businesses engaged in or assisting others in abusing automated or bulk messaging on its platform. The company has built two tools — the WhatsApp Business app and the WhatsApp Business API — to help companies manage customer interactions. The[Read More…]
13.05% voting till 9 a.m. in Jharkhand third phase polls
Ranchi, Dec 12 (IANS) Jharkahnd recorded 13.05 per cent voting till 9 a.m. in the third phase of polling on Thursday. The voting for 17 Assembly seats commenced at 7 a.m., amidst tight security. The Silli assembly witnessed highest polling with 16.35 per cent and Dhanwar remained lowest with 7.57[Read More…]
Unnao victim’s family on Dharna, more trouble for accused
Kanpur, Dec 12 (IANS) In a fresh twist to the Unnao rape and murder case, the family of the victim has now threatened to exhume her body and carry it to Lucknow if the government fails to keep its promise of ensuring capital punishment to the accused. The family members,[Read More…]
8 columns of Indian Army deployed in Assam, Tripura
BY SUMIT KUMAR SINGH New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) To control the deteriorating law and order situation over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), 2019, eight columns of the Indian Army was on Thursday deployed to Assam and Tripura as per the requests made by the governments of the two states.[Read More…]
SP leader booked for sexually exploiting woman
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 12 (IANS) A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for sexually exploiting a woman and blackmailing her. “Aafaq Khan is married with eight children but since 2014, he has been sexually exploiting me and threatens to malign my reputation. He holds me captive and mentally tortures[Read More…]
Israel calls for another general election on March 2, 2020
Jerusalem, Dec 12 (IANS) Israelis will return to the ballot box for the third consecutive national election in 11 months on March 2, 2020 after the country’s top leaders have again failed to build a governing coalition. The Knesset (Parliament) was automatically dispersed at midnight on Wednesday, but lawmakers continued[Read More…]
Trump urged to reach ‘phase one’ trade deal with China
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) An American trade coalition has urged President Donald Trump to reach a “phase one” deal with China in an effort to resolve the ongoing trade war between the US and China. “We urge you to reach a Phase One deal with China and take the necessary[Read More…]