Beijing, May 13 (IANS) The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 42 basis points to 6.7954 against the US dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall[Read More…]
Tokyo, May 13 (IANS) Tokyo stocks opened lower on Monday despite US stocks swinging into positive territory late last week, as investors remained concerned about the global economic growth outlook. As of 9:15 am local time (5.45 am IST), the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 196.19 points, or 0.92 per[Read More…]
Madrid, May 13 (IANS) Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic defeated Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final, claiming his third title at the clay-court event and 33rd ATP Masters 1000 crown. “These are the best tournaments, biggest tournaments we have in our sport, in the ATP, of[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Election Commission said on Sunday that it has not found any model code violation in Niti Aayog sharing information with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on places where Prime Minister Narendra Modi decides to campaign. Answering a query here during a press conference, Deputy[Read More…]
Washington, May 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are likely to meet in Japan next month during the G20 economic summit amid rising trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, a senior White House official has said. There is a “strong possibility” that[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Delhi’s Excise Department seized 60 bottles of illicit foreign liquor and apprehended two accused, police said on Sunday. The liquor, seized from Punjabi Bagh area of west Delhi on Saturday, was being sold to restaurants and bars in the area. The two accused have been[Read More…]
Dubai, May 13 (IANS) Four commercial ships were “subjected to sabotage operations” near the UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of emirate Fujairah, UAE Foreign Ministry announced. The ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the concerned authorities have taken all necessary measures, and are investigating[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Election Commission on Sunday applauded senior citizens, women and persons with disabilities, who came out to vote. “As a nation, we feel very proud that many centenarians came out and voted, signalling that the past, present and future of this country has been secured,”[Read More…]
Gurugram, May 12 (IANS) Over 58 per cent turnout was recorded in the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency on Sunday amid minor scuffles, officials said. The voting percentage was recorded at 58.31 per cent till 8 p.m., with the maximum turnout in Rewari assembly segment at 70.56 per cent followed by[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Election Commission on Sunday censured Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his remarks made last month and warned him to be careful about his public utterances. The Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar had forwarded the copy of a video clip of a speech made by[Read More…]
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) The Election Commission on Sunday removed West Bengal’s Bankura District Magistrate Umashankar S. from his post with immediate effect and appointed Mukta Arya in his place. Arya has been asked to take charge on Monday and the state government directed to send a compliance report by[Read More…]
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Amid “sporadic violence” that left 26 people injured, firing by central forces at five places, and lodging of FIRs against two BJP candidates, West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab on Sunday said the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in the state passed off “peacefully”.[Read More…]
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Mumbai Indians became the first team to win four Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after they beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by one run in a rip-roaring final at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. Chasing 150 for victory, Chennai managed 149/8 in 20[Read More…]
By Rajnish Singh New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Among its other initiatives, the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday made special arrangements for the handicapped people as well as centenarian voters across Delhi during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections. The EC also deployed Accessibility Observers (AO) for the elections[Read More…]
Bhopal, May 12 (IANS) A turnout of 60.48 per cent was recorded in eight Lok Sabha seats of Madhya Pradesh which went to polls in the penultimate phase of the seven stage general elections on Sunday, amid stray incidents of violence. In Bhind, top candidates were placed under restraint to[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A turnout of 60.21 per cent was recorded in elections for Delhi’s seven parliamentary constituencies on Sunday amid reports of EVM malfunctioning in some polling stations, the Election Commission said. The polling percentage was less then that in 2014 when the national capital had seen[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) appointed 70 expenditure observers to curb the abuse of money power in the 59 parliamentary constituency across seven states which went to the polls in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, the Commission said. “The observers were appointed[Read More…]
Agra, May 12 (IANS) Environment activists here on Sunday symbolically poured glucose and milk into the “dying and sick” Yamuna river to raise awareness about the chronic pollution plaguing the river. Several members of the River Connect Campaign gathered by the Yamuna to express their concern for the sacred river,[Read More…]
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that the central forces had “every right” to open fire in adverse situations, adding that the miscreants attacking the security personnel should be “shot on the chest”. Violence marred the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections in[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Representatives of 20 election bodies from across the world witnessed the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and around, the Election Commission said on Sunday. “Heads and representatives of 20 Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from across the world, namely Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia & Herzegovina,[Read More…]
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Deepak Chahar (3/26) and Imran Tahir (2/23) starred with the ball as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) restricted Mumbai Indians (MI) to 149/8 in 20 overs in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday, even as Kieron[Read More…]
London, May 12 (IANS) Militants killed six people and razed a church during mass at Dablo, a northern town, in Burkina Faso, on Sunday, officials said. “Armed individuals burst into the Catholic church. They started firing as the congregation tried to flee,” Ousmane Zongo, mayor of Dablo, said. He said[Read More…]
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma was upset with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seamer Shardul Thakur’s behaviour in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday. Thakur gave Quinton de Kock quite a send-off after removing him for a 17-ball 29, which did[Read More…]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A turnout of 60.21 per cent was recorded in elections for Delhi’s seven parliamentary constituencies on Sunday amid reports of EVM malfunctioning in some polling stations, the Election Commission said. The voting in the city, in the penultimate of the seven-phase elections, has sealed the[Read More…]
