Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has ordered a fresh probe into allegations of indiscipline, corruption and gross negligence while on duty against Kafeel Khan, the suspended paediatrician of Gorakhpur’s BRD Medical College. In a previous inquiry conducted by a senior IAS officer and submitted[Read More…]
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To be or not to be? Hamlet haunts Kashmir’s regional political parties
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) After the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, politics in the state is set to metamorphose into a new avatar. The major regional political parties, which have used the plank of special status for most of the last 72 years, will now[Read More…]
Kashmir: Actual situation will unfold after curbs are lifted completely
By Deepika Bhan New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Two months after the abolition of special status of Jammu and Kashmir granted under Article 370, an uneasy calm prevails in the Valley, even though there have been some sporadic incidents of stone-pelting incidents and protest marches. But, the actual situation will[Read More…]
Will reopening of colleges in Kashmir be a peaceful affair?
Srinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) The recent decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to reopen colleges and universities by October 9 is seen as an effort to restore normalcy, amid hopes that the move does not become an opportunity for student protests and violence. The educational institutions have remained shut[Read More…]
Article 370: 2 months on, no injunction by SC
By Amiya Kumar Kushwaha New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Two months have passed since the special status of Jammu and Kashmir granted under Article 370 was abolished but the Supreme Court has so far not intervened in the Centres decision, which has been challenged by some people in the top[Read More…]
Shot putter Tejinder, 1500m runner Jinson out of Doha Worlds
Doha, Oct 4 (IANS) India’s shot put star Tejinder Pal Singh Toor and 1500m runner Jinson Johnson crashed out of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Doha. Tejinder, who won the gold medal in 2018 Asian Games, put in a highly credible performance in the qualification round but finished outside[Read More…]
Imran Khan’s UNGA speech was poor, rubbish: Ganguly
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has strongly criticised Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his recent speech at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Ganguly labelled Khan’s speech as “rubbish” and said the former was not the cricketer the entire world knew.[Read More…]
CoA minutes show Edulji objected to forming ad-hoc CAC
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ethics Officer D.K. Jain sending notices to the ad-hoc Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy for their alleged conflict of interest, the question of whether the practical problem of[Read More…]
Trump signs executive order on healthcare
Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on healthcare, pledging to “protect and improve” Medicare, especially the plans offered by private insurers to seniors. The executive order, an alternative to the Medicare for All Act of 2019 proposed by Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders,[Read More…]
Ceasefire violations by Pak in J&K at a 5-yr-high in 2019
By Ayaskant Das New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Ceasefire violations by Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a five-year high within the first nine months of the current year, defence sources said here. According to the data collated by the Indian Army, Pakistan[Read More…]
Toll in Iraq protests climb to 26
Baghdad, Oct 4 (IANS) The death toll from the violent protests in Iraq has increased to 26, with over 1,500 injured persons, authorities said. Ali al-Bayati, a member of the Iraqi Independent High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR), told reporters on Thursday night that the toll of violence that accompanied[Read More…]
Pak barbers detained for violating ban over beard styling
Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) At least four barbers were detained in Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province for styling customers’ beards despite an unofficial ‘ban’ imposed by a local traders’ union which had termed such beards “un-Islamic”. The incident in Charsadda came to light in a video widely circulated on social media[Read More…]
Afghan Taliban meet Imran
Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) A group of senior Taliban leaders called on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan hours after they arrived in Islamabad, a media report said. Citing unnamed sources, Geo News reported that the Taliban delegation was led by the group’s co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. During their meeting[Read More…]
Attempts to contain China bound to fail: Putin
Moscow, Oct 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that attempts made to contain China are bound to fail and even backfire. “Anyone who undertakes such an attempt will sooner or later understand that it is simply impossible, and these people will end up hurting themselves,” Xinhua quoted Putin[Read More…]
Let lawyers decide on forthcoming subpoena: Trump
Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he will let his lawyers decide whether the White House will comply with a subpoena expected to be issued by Congress on Friday. “I leave that to the lawyers,” Xinhua quoted Trump as saying to reporters on Thursday. “That’s up[Read More…]
Demi Lovato sorry about free Israel trip after facing fan flak
Los Angeles, Oct 4 (IANS) Pop star Demi Lovato has said sorry to fans for accepting a free trip to Israel, where she was baptised in the Jordan river. Demi took to Instagram to reveal her feelings, in a post that she has since deleted, according to a report in[Read More…]
Cardi B enjoys money that comes with acting
Los Angeles, Oct 4 (IANS) After acting in “Hustlers”, rapper Cardi B is open to more movies, because she admits it helps her make more money. On Ellen DeGeneres’s show, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ hitmaker admitted she found working on “Hustlers” quite boring because she spent so much time waiting around,[Read More…]
Israel’s new parliament sworn in amid political deadlock
Jerusalem, Oct 4 (IANS) Israeli lawmakers were sworn into the new parliament, or Knesset, without a new government formed, after tight results in the country’s do-over elections caused a political deadlock. The ceremony on Thursday afternoon marked the inauguration of Israel’s 22nd Knesset, Xinhua reported. The event began with an[Read More…]
Will Smith has become ‘more fearful’ with age
Los Angeles, Oct 4 (IANS) Actor Will Smith feels he has become more fearful now. The 51-year-old actor has been trying to “recover” the more carefree attitude he held in his 20s, and would like to connect with his younger self to discover where his “courage” came from, reports “femalefirst.co.uk”.[Read More…]
Student who heckled Supriyo alleges attack by ABVP members
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) Debanjan Ballav, a college student who had allegedly heckled Union Minister Babul Supriyo at the Jadavpur university campus last month, has filed a police complaint claiming he was beaten up by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists at a bus stand near Burdwan in West Bengal.[Read More…]
Alaia F., Jay Shewakramani sign three-film deal
Mumbai, Oct 4 (IANS) After working with actress Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaia F on the upcoming film “Jawaani Jaaneman”, producer Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films has signed Alaia for a three-film deal. Speaking of the deal with the debutante, Shewakramani said: “I just followed my instinct. After working with[Read More…]
Will announce next film in a month or two: Shah Rukh Khan
There were recent media reports suggesting that Shah Rukh will be seen in Yash Raj Films’ “Dhoom 4”. Another wave of rumour said he set to do a Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill”
Trump asks China to probe Biden’s family business dealings
Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged China to investigate the family of Joe Biden, a former Vice President of the US and a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination. Trump’s public statement comes amid an impeachment inquiry in the Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives stemming[Read More…]
SC confirms death for 2-year-old girl’s rapist, murderer
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday confirmed the death penalty to a man convicted of murder and rape of a two-year-old girl. The sentence was confirmed by 2:1 majority by a three-judge bench of Justices R. F. Nariman, Surya Kant and R.Subhash Reddy. The top court[Read More…]
Cong releases names of 19 Maharashtra candidates, Nirupam upset
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Amid a threat by senior Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam to quit the party, the Congress released the names of candidates for the remaining 19 seats. The party has replaced candidates for Nandurbar and Sillod Assembly seats. While in Nandurbar, it has replaced Mohan Pawan Singh[Read More…]