New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet will launch eight new non-stop international flights from Mumbai and Delhi to destinations, including Dhaka and Riyadh. With this, SpiceJet will become the first Indian low-cost carrier to connect Mumbai with Riyadh and Dhaka, and Delhi with Dhaka and Jeddah. “Riyadh,[Read More…]
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‘Succession’ is modern version of GoT: Brian Cox
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Actor Brian Cox says his TV show “Succession” is a modern version of the hugely popular fantasy show “Game of Thrones” (GoT). “‘Game of Thrones’ is absolutely about succession… About who takes over (the Iron Throne),” Cox told IANS over the phone. “Succession”, which airs[Read More…]
Stylish Suhana Khan rocks dungarees
London, June 25 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan chose a pair of old school dungarees to make a style statement at a college party here. New pictures of Suhana were splashed across social media, and the 19-year-old is seen enjoying the red, black and white themed[Read More…]
4 Chinese charged over Cambodia building collapse
Phnom Penh, June 25 (IANS) Four Chinese nationals were charged by a Cambodian court on Tuesday in connection with a building collapse that killed 28 people and injured 26 in the seaside city of Sihanoukville. Building owner Cheng Kun, head of the construction project Deng Xin Gui, contractor Gao Yu[Read More…]
RBI, government to set up selection panel on Acharya replacement after Budget
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Following the resignation of Viral Acharya as RBI Deputy Governor six months before his tenure ends, the government and the Reserve Bank of India will set up a selection panel after the Budget to look for his replacement. The General Budget will be presented on[Read More…]
J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau launches WhatsApp helpline
Srinagar, June 25 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday launched a phone and WhatsApp helpline for people to report any demands for bribes by public servants. A statement by the ACB said: “ACB has launched a call and Whatsapp helpline number 9419678060 on which citizens can[Read More…]
5 Army soldiers killed in SL train collision
Colombo, June 25 (IANS) Five soldiers were killed when an Army truck collided with a train in Sri Lanka’s Kilinochchi on Tuesday, the military said. The accident occurred when the train, travelling from capital Colombo to Jaffna, in the north, collided with the truck when it was attempting to cross[Read More…]
Social engineering cyber attacks up considerably in Q1: FireEye
San Francisco, June 25 (IANS) There has been a significant increase in social engineering attacks globally in the first quarter of 2019, the intelligence-led security company FireEye said on Tuesday, adding that spoofed phishing attempts, HTTPS encryption in URL-based attacks and Cloud-based attacks focused on publicly hosted, trusted file-sharing services[Read More…]
Plastic manufacturers seek higher import duty on finished goods
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India’s plastic manufacturing industry has sought an increase in customs duty on unsafe plastic materials and finished goods in the full-budget 2019-20, which will be presented on July 5. According to the budget recommendations made to the government by the All India Plastic Manufacturers Association,[Read More…]
England restrict Aussies to 285/7 despite Finch ton
London, June 25 (IANS) Australia frittered away a superb start to let England bowlers claw back and eventually restrict them to 285/7 in 50 overs in a high-octane World Cup group stage clash at the Lord’s here on Tuesday. Skipper Aaron Finch scored 100 off 116 balls, his innings laced[Read More…]
AFC Cup: Chennaiyin face Manang in must-win group match
Kathmandu, Nepal, June 25 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will conclude their debut AFC Cup group stage campaign with a must-win clash against Nepals Manang Marshyangdi Club at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) complex here on Wednesday. To progress to the 2019 AFC Cup knockout stage, Chennaiyin must beat Manang and[Read More…]
When Ekta Kapoor called the cops on Tusshar
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Producer Ekta Kapoor says once during a family trip to Tirupati, she and her brother Tusshar Kapoor ended up fighting. It ultimately led to her calling the police. Ekta and Tusshar shot for an episode of “The Kapil Sharma Show” where she opened up about her[Read More…]
Party over for Naidu? Over a dozen TDP MLAs in touch with BJP (IANS Exclusive)
By Deepak Sharma New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) After engineering the defection of four Rajya Sabha members of Telugu Desam Party, the BJP is now in touch with more than two-thirds of TDP MLAs in Andhra Pradesh who may join the BJP soon. The state in-charge of Andhra Pradesh and[Read More…]
Samaleshwari Express engine catches fire in Odisha; 1 dead
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) One person was killed when the Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleshwari Express’ engine caught fire after the train rammed into a tower car engaged in repair work between Singapur Road and Keutguda in Odisha’s Rayagada district on Tuesday, authorities said. The engine, luggage van and one general 2nd class[Read More…]
Suresh Raina knows the best way to watch cricket
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Indian cricketer Suresh Raina says the best way to cheer for team India at the ongoing World Cup 2019 is by doing it together with family and friends. Raina has come forward to support a digital campaign, ‘The Great Indian Cricket Family’ by electricals major Havells[Read More…]
Trinamool leader returns ‘cut money’ as demonstrations continue
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) Amid widespread demonstrations by people across West Bengal over ‘cut money’, a Trinamool Congress leader in Birbhum on Tuesday returned money to beneficiaries of a project under the rural job guarantee scheme after he was accused of misappropriating the funds. Local Trinamool leader, Trilochan Mukherjee, returned[Read More…]
Resolve waterlogging issue: Kejriwal to officials
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Ahead of the monsoon season, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal here on Tuesday asked officials to ensure that people had no inconvenience due to waterlogging. “Vulnerable waterlogging points are known. It must be ensured that the problem does not occur at the known points. If[Read More…]
TMC leader accuses Mamata govt of denying parole during CBI custody
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) Saradha and Narada scam accused senior Trinamool Congress leader Madan Mitra has courted political controversy by claiming that his parole plea was declined 43 times by the Mamata Banerjee government during his 22 months in prison between 2014-2016, saying many of his party colleagues were spared[Read More…]
Panel formed for clarification on issues related to FDI in e-commerce
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In an effort to bring about a convergence of interest between e-commerce platforms and small retailers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has directed to form a committee which will provide necessary clarification on the issues related to FDI in e-commerce, an official statement said on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Bengal’s Bhatpara tense again over Left-Congress peace rally
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) Tension again built up in West Bengal’s Bhatpara after a commotion broke out between police and the Left-Congress activists centring on a peace rally in the area on Tuesday. Bhatpara has been in news due to large-scale political violence for the last one month. State’s Left[Read More…]
Zimbabwe for easing of ivory, rhino horn trade ban
Harare, June 25 (IANS) Zimbabwe is sitting on $600 million ivory and rhino horn stockpiles following ban on hunting and trading of such products, the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. He said the ban by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) was depriving the country of[Read More…]
Alzarri starts rehab under watchful eyes of MI physio
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph has started his rehabilitation programme under Mumbai Indians physiotherapist Nitin Patel after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. In a series of videos shared on his Instagram page, Alzarri is seen working out at the gym and shadow bowling slowly with the[Read More…]
Madras HC allows Rajiv killing convict to argue her parole case
Chennai, June 25 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday allowed Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict S. Nalini to argue her parole case in person and ordered the Vellore Central Prison authorities to produce here on July 5. Hearing her plea for six-months parole to make arrangements for her daughter’s wedding,[Read More…]
India submits bid to host 2023 IOC session
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India on Tuesday offered to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai, a gathering where the host city for the 2030 Winter Olympics is expected to be chosen. The formal bid submission was done by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra[Read More…]
Rapper Naezy shoots for ‘Dance Deewane 2’
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Popular rapper Naezy shot for an episode of “Dance Deewane 2” alongside actress Madhuri Dixit Nene, who is a judge on the reality television show. Naezy will feature on the episode to be aired on Sunday, and will share screen space with filmmaker Shashank Khaitan, choreographer[Read More…]