San Francisco, Sep 30 (IANS) In a good news for the users who want to top up their Tesla using an extra-speedy V3 Supercharger, the EV maker said that 26 of the 46 Supercharger stations under construction along the Trans-Canada Highway will be V3 models. This is the first large-scale[Read More…]
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Polls in view, AAP’s unique initiative to woo Delhiites
By Nivedita Singh New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Gearing up for the next Assembly polls in Delhi, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been running a unique initiative called “Jan Samvad Yatra” to reach out to the public where its Delhi unit chief and Minister Gopal Rai is present[Read More…]
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with weight loss: Study
London, Sep 30 (IANS) People who achieve weight loss of 10 per cent or more in the first five years after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, says a study. The findings, published in the journal Diabetic Medicine, suggest[Read More…]
No slowdown in CPEC projects, says Chinese envoy
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing has ruled out a slowdown in the projects falling under the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and said they were set to get a new push. “There is no slowdown of CPEC as its foundation is solid and direction is[Read More…]
Insomnia drug may reduce suicidal thoughts: Study
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems as it reduces their suicidal thoughts, a new study suggests. The study, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, included 103[Read More…]
Railways to run special trains for Prakash Purb celebrations
Chandigarh, Sep 30 (IANS) Accepting Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s request for special trains for Sultanpur Lodhi to meet the rush of pilgrims expected there during the 550th Prakash Purb celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, the Ministry of Railways has decided to run 14 special intra-state and long distance inter-state trains[Read More…]
B’Town mourns demise of Viju ‘Kaalia’ Khote
Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) A string of Bollywood celebrities such as Rishi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Ajay Devgn have mourned the death of veteran actor Viju Khote, who passed away aged 78. Viju passed away early on Monday, family sources said. He is survived by his actor sister Shubha[Read More…]
Bollywood goes vegan! (Guest Column)
By Sachin Bangera October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, and Bollywood stars have gotten the memo! Scores of our favourite celebrities have made the transition to a healthy, ethical and fulfilling life by going vegan (eating only animal-free foods). There are plenty of good reasons to be vegan, and each star[Read More…]
Ram Leela character goes up in flames, hospitalised
Muzaffarnagar, Sep 30 (IANS) A youth playing the role of a mythical character ‘Tadaka’ in a Ram Leela in Rampuri locality here, has landed in hospital after his clothes caught fire on stage. According to reports, the incident took place in the wee hours of Monday when Ankit, who was[Read More…]
Angelina Jolie is learning a lot from her kids
Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie feels her “world expands” when her children’s world expands. Jolie is loving her new phase of her parenthood as her son Maddox has started going to college. In an interview to Entertainment Tonight, she said: “I just sent one off… I’m[Read More…]
In a first, northeast to introduce seaplanes to boost tourism
By Sujit Chakraborty Agartala, Sep 30 (IANS) In an ambitious initiative to boost tourism, the state-run Airport Authority of India (AAI) will introduce water aerodrome or seaplanes in three locations in Assam for the first time, a top AAI official said. “After a countrywide study, it was decided to introduce[Read More…]
‘UP is not Kashmir’: Jitin Prasada fumes after detention
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) In a series of tweets, Congress leader Jitin Prasada has hit out at the BJP ruled Uttar Pradesh governmnet, comparing it with strife-torn Kashmir. Prasada tweeted, “UP is no Kashmir. Yet today, I am in preventive custody for simply wanting to highlight the plight of[Read More…]
PMC Bank case raises question on role of RBI, auditors: Anurag Thakur
“At this stage I would not say much. But the reports emerging on the bank in public is very shocking,” he said.
Imran reveals more details about Islamic TV channel
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday revealed more details on the TV channel project which Islamabad, Turkey and Malaysia will jointly launch to fight Islamophobia. On Twitter, Khan shared a picture of his meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York[Read More…]
Ram Lalla pulls out of mediation on Ayodhya title dispute
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Ram Lalla Virajman counsels on Monday informed the Supreme Court it is not participating in the mediation process in the Ayodhya title dispute. The court is currently conducting daily hearings on the matter, which is slated to be completed on or before October 18.[Read More…]
“No time” due to Ayodhya hearing, SC refers Kashmir matters (Lead)
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, on Monday referred the a bunch of petitions relating to the validity of the Centre’s move to revoke Article 370 to another Constitution Bench saying that it has no time due to the regular hearing[Read More…]
Maradu flat owners eviction may take time as issues surface
Kochi, Sep 30 (IANS) The residents of the Maradu flats complex, set for demolition, had promised to move out latest by October 3 but now it might be delayed for a while as they claim that the alternate places to which they were to be moved are not available. Speaking[Read More…]
Turkey building naval warship for Pakistan: Erdogan
Ankara, Sep 30 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his country has started construction of a warship set to be sold to the Pakistan Navy, a media report said. Erdogan made the announcement on Sunday while attending a dual ceremony to commission the new Turkish naval ship TCG[Read More…]
Web portal for DefExpo 2020 launched
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a website here on Monday for exhibitors and trade visitors to the Defence Expo that will be held next year in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A statement from the ministry said the website, www.defexpo.gov.in,provides online services to exhibitors, apart from hosting[Read More…]
Imran visits earthquake affected areas (Lead)
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday visited Mirpur to express solidarity with the victims of the September 24 earthquake that hit the lakeside city and its adjoining areas. During a meeting with Raja Farooq Haider, the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir where Mirpur is located, Khan[Read More…]
Miley Cyrus shares cryptic posts about loyalty
Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) It seems everything is not going well in singer Miley Cyrus’ life. She recently took to Instagram Story and shared some posts, indirectly hinting about her life post divorce with former husband Liam Hemsworth and break-up with Kaitlynn Carter. Cyrus on Sunday posted a photograph[Read More…]
Innovations will fuel India to become $5 tn economy: Modi
Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the foundation of the 21st century rests on the pillars of innovation, team work and technology which would fuel India to become a $5 trillion economy. Dividing the people into two kinds – those who live and those who[Read More…]
83% sitting Haryana MLAs are crorepatis: ADR report
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Over 80 per cent of sitting MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) in Haryana are crorepatis, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The ADR report also said that 75 out of the 90 sitting MLAs in Haryana possess assets worth more[Read More…]
‘India’s handmade tales to get stronger’ (Lead)
Jaipur, Sep 30 (IANS) Lifestyle brand Fabindia has launched an Experience Centre in Jaipur for its products across categories and services. The Centre houses FabCafe, Tug Bug (a playing space), a wellness centre, an interior design studio and an alteration studio in addition to the other offerings. Launching the Centre[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki launches mini-SUV S-Presso
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Monday launched mini-SUV ‘S-Presso’ priced in the range of Rs 3.69 lakh to Rs 4.91 lakh. The company said the mini-SUV has been built afresh on acclaimed 5th generation ‘Heartect’ platform and uses 40 per cent high tensile steel. According[Read More…]