Author: IANS

It recreated the celebrations depicting the iconic Republic Day Parade, representing various components of the country’s rich heritage, culture and history: environment, architecture, textiles, wildlife, monuments, and farming. Designed by guest artist Reshidev RK, the doodle shows the sprawling Rashtrapati Bhawan in the backdrop of what appears to be a[Read More…]

“Shooting stones continue at many places in the Ramban district. Landslides again hit the highway in Gagroo, Anokhi Fall and Battery Chashma area even as debris clearance operations were underway,” a traffic department official said. Two policemen, including a junior officer were injured by shooting stones on Friday. For the[Read More…]

The review will be bringing the crucial report one step closer to consideration for adoption by the IPCC in May, it was announced on Friday. The report, ‘2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories’, is an update to the guidelines or methodologies that countries use[Read More…]

Purohit took the salute from the armed forces and other security agencies while Chief Minister K. Palaniswami and his ministers and large number of people enjoyed the colourful floats. District Collectors across the state unfurled the national flag and took salute from police contingents. –IANS vj/in

During an awards ceremony here, the 29-year-old, who is often criticised for her weight, spoke about the importance of loving her body, reports thesun.co.uk. She said: “I’ve learned to embrace my curves, this is me. I was going to hide away under a suit and I thought, no, why should[Read More…]

The bill was approved unanimously on Friday. US President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill later Friday, which will end a record 35-day-long government shutdown, reports Xinhua news agency. The bill would fund the government until Feb.15, giving the White House and the Democrats three weeks to work[Read More…]

“The risks associated with climate-related disasters do not represent a scenario of some distant future. They are already a reality today for millions of people around the globe,” Rosemary DiCarlo, UN’s political affairs chief was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency on Friday. After citing the various ways in[Read More…]

While the tourists remain unchanged, the kiwis have made couple of changes in their playing eleven as Ish Sodhi and Colin de Grandhomme replace Michael Santner and Tim Southee, respectively. At present, India leads the series 1-0. Playing XI: New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor,[Read More…]

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183.96 points, or 0.75 percent to 24,737.20 on Friday. The S&P 500 rallied 22.43 points, or 0.85 percent to 2,664.76. The Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 91.40 points, or 1.29 percent to 7,164.86, reported Xinhua news agency. Digital and telecom companies, as well as bank[Read More…]

As recent as January 1, the 41-year-old rapper-designer tweeted that he was still planning on running for America’s highest office in 2024, reports dailymail.co.uk. “If I decide to do it, it will be done. I’m not gonna try,” the Donald Trump supporter told Chicago’s Power 92 on August 30. “One[Read More…]

The measure was approved unanimously on Friday and would head for the House of Representatives for approval, reports Xinhua news agency. After both the chambers of Congress sign off on the bill, it will reach the White House for final ratification. The swift passage came after the White House and[Read More…]

Diplomat Pietro Benassi chaired the meeting, which was attended by a delegation of European Commission experts headed by its deputy secretary-general Celine Gauer, according to a statement from Italian premier Giuseppe Conte’s office. The meeting covered safety and rights of citizens, the financial services sector, food and agriculture, preparation of[Read More…]

On the show “Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp”, Edwards appeared to confirm her bestfriend Nelson and her boyfriend-actor Chris Hughes’ flourishing relationship, reports dailymail.co.uk. When asked about Nelson and Hughes by Kemp, she said: “He seems really nice. I can’t spill the beans on my best friend I’m afraid no.”[Read More…]

The dam collapsed in Brumadinho Municipality, causing a wave of flowing mud, which destroyed Vale’s administrative and residential areas. As the disaster occurred close to lunch hours, many workers are believed to have been inside a refectory area, which was completely destroyed by the mud wave. So far, four people[Read More…]

“I’m very fit so, these kind of roles suit me more. I love to play a soldier or warrior. I even feel that such characters are penned in a very realistic way. I have a lot of respect for army so, I feel it’s a way of paying tribute to[Read More…]

“We have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government,” Trump told an impromptu press conference at the White House on Friday, adding that he will sign a bill that will fund the government for three weeks, leaving more time for the debate on a border[Read More…]

In a telephonic interview with IANS, Sethi spoke about his new TV show “My Name ijj Lakhan” and why was he away from camera for a long time. He said: “I had taken a shift from acting to directing and writing a few years ago. When I stepped into the[Read More…]

“Global average greenhouse gas concentrations of CO2 (carbon dioxide) reached 405.5 parts per million in 2017 and continue to rise to record levels in 2018-2019,” Professor Pavel Kabat was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency on Friday. “The last time the Earth experienced a comparable concentration of CO2 was[Read More…]

There is plenty that is openly wrong with this beleaguered aspiring epic. Its rhythm of storytelling feel all wrong. One minute we are looking at Kangana Ranaut playing herself-wide-eyed tight lipped defiant stubborn and sinister-the next minute she forgets herself and immerses herself in her character. Much like the Queen-warrior[Read More…]

“On a tip-off about a illegal casino, teams of Crime Branch raided Le Castle Micasa Resort at GT Karnal road and arrested 51 persons. The organizers had also hired dancers and a DJ for entertainment of the gambler,” said Additional Commissioner of Police Rajiv Ranjan. “The Crime Branch team recovered[Read More…]

According to the senior official from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the amount is a part of second supplementary demands for grants for 2018-19 for gross additional expenditure. In December 20, 2018, the Central government had sought Parliament’s nod to infuse Rs 2,345 crore into the financially strained national carrier[Read More…]