Riddhi Sharma works in a private company in Ranchi. She said: “Everybody has their own way of celebrating the country’s achievements. I am celebrating it by getting the PM’s tattoo made on my back.”
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Typhoon leaves 13 dead, 1m evacuated in China (Lead)
Beijing, Aug 10 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and one million others evacuated from their homes as typhoon Lekima, the ninth one to hit China this year, slammed into the east coast of the country on Saturday, causing extensive damage and disrupting transport. At least 16 people were[Read More…]
Man flees without paying Rs 12 lakh hotel bill in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 10 (IANS) A man, who stayed in a star hotel in Hyderabad for over 100 days, allegedly fled without paying the Rs 12.34 lakh bill, the police said on Saturday. Acting on a complaint lodged by the management of Taj Banjara hotel, the police registered a case of[Read More…]
J&K Governor reviews Eid preparations in Valley
Srinagar, Aug 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday reviewed preparations for the Eid celebrations and also healthcare facilities in hospitals in the city, even as National Security Advisor spent some time in Anantnag, meeting locals. Malik said the administration is preparing for Eid and ensuring[Read More…]
Liverpool coach Klopp confirms Alisson’s calf injury
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp admitted his side had paid a heavy price for their opening win of the Premier League season as he confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker has suffered a calf injury. Alisson was forced out of Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Norwich City on Friday[Read More…]
Balotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil, says Flamengo boss
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 10 (IANS) Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus said Mario Balotelli would ‘avenge himself’ in Brazil if the Italian striker decides to join the Rio de Janeiro club. Flamengo last week made public their desire to sign the enigmatic 28-year-old, who is a free agent after parting[Read More…]
Japanese star Osaka set to return to WTA world No.1
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Japanese star Naomi Osaka might have lost to Serena Williams in their quarter-final encounter at the Rogers Cup, but she will reclaim the WTA world No.1 spot for the second time in her career when the new rankings are made official next Monday. At the ongoing[Read More…]
TCIL signs MoUs with Benin, Guinea
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd, a PSU under Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has entered into a strategic alliance with the African countries of Benin and the Republic of Guinea, as part of a larger pan-African e-network project on education and medicine. A Memorandum of[Read More…]
Migrant labourers flee Kashmir, as women work on ‘return home’ plans
By Bivek Mathur and Rahul Singh Shekhawat Patna/Jammu/Dehradun, Aug 10 (IANS/ 101Reporters) Kashmir’s relation with people hitherto classified as outsiders is changing now that the Centre has scrapped Articles 370 and 35A. These Constitutional provisions barred a non-native from becoming a permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and buying[Read More…]
HONOR unveils first smart screen running own HarmonyOS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Equipped with its own operating system called HarmonyOS or HongMeng in Chinese, Huawei’s sub-brand HONOR on Saturday launched “HONOR Vision Series” — its first smart screen at the ongoing Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) in Dongguan City, China. The HONOR Vision series includes the 2GB+16GB standard[Read More…]
Manmohan to file nomination for RS on Aug 13
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose tenure as Rajya Sabha member ended in June this year is set to return to the Upper House from Rajasthan, party sources said. A Congress source said Manmohan Singh will be the party’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha. He[Read More…]
Smith’s ability to adapt makes him special feels Paine
Worcester, Aug 10 (IANS) Playing his first Test after the Sandpaper Gate fiasco in Cape Town in 2018, former Australia skipper Steve Smith stunned all when he hit a century in the first innings of the opening Ashes Test against England in Birmingham. What made it all the more impressive[Read More…]
‘Kitney ka hai’, Ajit Doval asks sheep traders in Anantnag
A government official accompanying Doval said that around 2,000 sheep were brought to the mandi, and around 1,000 were left.
India head coach interview likely after Independence Day
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) There looks to be a slight delay in the process of selection of the next India head coach as the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising of Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy are likely to interview the shortlisted candidates only[Read More…]
Pregnant woman, 6 others rescued in a daring act in flood-hit Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) An 8-month pregnant woman and an 11-month-old baby were among the seven people rescued in a two-hour operation by the Kerala Fire Focre near Attapadi in the Palakkad district on Saturday amid cheers by crowd. They were were holed up on a tiny island in the[Read More…]
8 TMCft Krishna water to reach Chennai soon: TN CM
Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami said, here on Saturday, 8 TMCft (thousand million cubic feet ) Krishna river water will soon reach the capital. Speaking to reporters after naming three lion and four tiger cubs at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Palaniswami said two ministers[Read More…]
Imran’s aide asks overseas Pakistanis to protest on Aug 15
Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) A top aide of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to the overseas Pakistanis to stage protests outside Indian Consulates on August 15, wherever they are across the world. The Indian government on Monday revoked the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, a move that[Read More…]
Producer Priyanka praises her ‘Paani’ team for National Award
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra’s Marathi production “Paani” has won the Best Film award in the Environment Conservation category, and the actress-producer has congratulated the film’s director, Adinath Kothare, as well as its production team. “Although Adinath was making his directorial debut with this film, I knew he would[Read More…]
PSG yet to receive concrete offer for Neymar: French daily
Paris, Aug 10 (IANS) French soccer powerhouse Paris Saint Germain (PSG) has not received any concrete offer for their Brazilian star Neymar from Spanish giants Barcelona or Real Madrid, a French newspaper reported on Saturday. Negotiations with Real Madrid would advance faster than with their rival Barcelona, Le Parisien said,[Read More…]
Fuel paucity may derail Maharashtra flood relief operations
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Facing shortage of fuel for vehicles and motor boats, the Maharashtra government has said relief and rescue operations may come to a halt if immediate measures are not taken. The state has informed the state-level coordinator (oil industry) that petrol and diesel for government boats and[Read More…]
CM Fadnavis’ photos on flood relief material irks Opposition
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) A day after Maharashtra state minister Girish Mahajan faced flak over his ‘flood selfies’, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was again at the receiving end of the Opposition on Saturday due to pictures of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis affixed on relief material for flood victims. Stickers[Read More…]
NC moves SC against Centre’s decision on Art 370
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The National Conference has moved the Supreme Court challenging the revoking of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in the Constitution and reorganization of the state into two Union Territories, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Parliament on August 6 passed a resolution supporting the[Read More…]
BCCI officials question sending ‘conflicted’ Johri to NADA meet
By Baidurjo Bhose New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has not only shocked the hapless board officials who have been kept away from any decision-making by the Committee of Administrators[Read More…]
Efforts on to restore Kerala’s 2nd largest freshwater lake
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) Work is in progress to restore Vellayani lake, the second largest freshwater lake in Kerala that supplies 20 million litres of water everyday to the public water supply system, to its glory. Situated about nine km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, the approximate spread of the[Read More…]
Working to rectify mistakes after ‘Machine’ failed: Mustafa
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Almost two years after his debut Bollywood flick “Machine” failed, actor Mustafa, son of Abbas Burmawala of the Abbas-Mustan director duo, is back with a short film titled “The Last Meal”. “‘The Last Meal’ is an emotional story of a mother and her son. The son[Read More…]