New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Demanding a student pass system in the Delhi Metro, as there is for DTC buses, members of the National Students Union of India raised slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the metro track here on Monday. The members[Read More…]
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) With the government yet to give an official count of the number of terrorists killed in the airstrike in Pakistan’s Balakot and Air Chief Marshal B. S. Dhanoa declining to comment on the casualties, the Congress on Monday questioned the actual figure of casualties and[Read More…]
By Arun Kejriwal It was an eventful week with a lot of action on the border, and some of it, at the bourses. India struck Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan in a preemptive strike in the early hours of February 26. This was the first time after 1971[Read More…]
San Francisco, March 4 (IANS) US federal agencies are looking into the circumstances that led to a fatal collision involving Tesla vehicles, the media reported. The agencies, namely Washington-headquartered National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have confirmed that they were investigating a collision between[Read More…]
Kochi, March 4 (IANS) Federal Bank on Monday launched two schemes for the welfare of the families of armed forces personnel. From the academic year 2019-20 onwards, the bank will be giving a scholarship of up to Rs 1 lakh per year to the children of martyred armed forces personnel[Read More…]
Amsterdam, March 4 (IANS) Designer Tommy Hilfiger says actress Zendaya is passionate about causes that are close to her heart, and he is happy that she uses her platform to inspire millions of fans around the world. “Zendaya is passionate about causes that are close to her heart. She uses[Read More…]
Dehradun, March 4 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has decided to set up a centre of excellence for Himalayan fibre in Almora district of Kumaon. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting here on Sunday evening, said state Urban Development Minister Madan Kaushik. The centre of excellence will be set[Read More…]
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday questioned the BJP and its President Amit Shah for “milking air strikes for politics” and for not trusting the Army. Responding to Shah’s claim on Sunday that more than 250 terrorists were killed in the February[Read More…]
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) It’s a case of “dil maange more” for Divya Dutta as far as risky films and characters are concerned. After an eventful 2018 in which she won a National Award as Best Supporting Actress, Divya’s slate for 2019 is diverse and impressive. There’s the Malala[Read More…]
Dehradun, March 4 (IANS) The sacred portals of the Kedarnath temple, a top Himalayan shrine in Uttarakhand, will reopen on May 9 after a gap of nearly six months, officials said on Monday. The date and timing for the opening was announced on the occasion of Maha Shivratri at Omkareshwar[Read More…]
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Reality TV stars and models Kendall and Kylie Jenner are happy to have introduced their handbag line in India. They have recently introduced KENDALL + KYLIE handbags at selective outlets of multi-brand retail store Shoppers Stop in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.[Read More…]
Los Angeles, March 4 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson says after hospitalisation — her fourth time in two months — she is now back at home. The 38-year-old revealed on Instagram that she was back home after a week in the hospital, eonline.com reported on Sunday. She shared a photo of[Read More…]
Los Angeles, March 4 (IANS) Singer-actor Justin Timberlake honoured his wife Jessica Biel on her birthday by calling her the “most wonderful human”. Biel turned 37 on Sunday and the singer posted a mix of throwback and current photographs from their relationship on Instagram, reports eonline.com. They include pictures of[Read More…]
Coimbatore, March 4 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said India is firmly committed to peace and will use its might to protect the nation’s sovereignty when there is a need. Addressing a gathering after presenting the Presidential Colours to Air Force Station, Hakimpet and 5 Base Repair Depot[Read More…]
Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) The Cyberabad police on Monday produced four employees of Hyderabad-based firm IT Grids (India) Pvt. Ltd before the Andhra Pradesh High Court here in an alleged data breach case. Monday being a holiday on account of Maha Shivratri, the employees were produced before Justice R.S. Chauhan[Read More…]
San Sebastian, March 4 (IANS) Two first-half headers by Alvaro Morata were what it took to give Atletico Madrid a win over Real Sociedad even though the capital squad was left short-handed after Koke was expelled in the 61st minute after two yellow cards. Real Sociedad handled the ball better[Read More…]
London, March 4 (IANS) Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga regained his spot in Chelsea’s starting lineup as the Blues prevailed 2-1 over Fulham, who did not have their best start in the post-Claudio Ranieri era. After the controversy he sparked by refusing to be replaced in the final minutes of the[Read More…]
Washington, March 4 (IANS) NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos who were forced to abort their mission to the International Space Station (ISS) when their Soyuz’s rocket booster malfunctioned shortly after launch in October last year are set to launch again on March[Read More…]
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, addressing calls by his countrymen on social media and in his government to award him a Nobel Peace Prize for “de-escalating” tensions with India, on Monday said that he is not worthy of the honour. “I am not worthy of the[Read More…]
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) On the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Monday, Bollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar among others wished “peace” and “prosperity” for all. The festival is celebrated to honour Lord Shiva. Here’s what the celebrities had to say: Amitabh Bachchan: Om Namah Shivay, Har Har Mahadev.[Read More…]
Rome, March 4 (IANS) Juventus, Atletico Madrid’s rival in the Champions League, notched a 2-1 win over second-place Napoli in the 26th week of Italy’s Serie A competition, thus taking a big step toward the title and putting themselves 16 points ahead of their southern Italian rivals. The league-leading visitors’[Read More…]
Coimbatore, March 4 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) chief B.S. Dhanoa on Monday said Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman will be allowed to fly a fighter plane again only if he is found physically fit. Speaking to the media here, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said: “Abhinandan flying again depends on his[Read More…]
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan is teaming up with Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh for the upcoming 3D horror comedy film titled “Bhoot Police”, Fox Star Studios announced on Monday. The film will be helmed by Pawan Kripalani, who is known for directing thrillers like “Phobia”[Read More…]
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Vidyut Jammwal has arranged for a special “Junglee” trailer screening for children here. Vidyut’s upcoming action-adventure movie trailer will release worldwide on Wednesday. However, children will get to watch the trailer two days prior to the release, read a statement. Some time ago, the actor[Read More…]
Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) Karnataka’s “rebel” Congress MLA Umesh Jadhav resigned from the state Assembly on Monday. Jadhav, a two-time MLA from Chincholi constituency in Kalaburagi district, submitted his resignation to Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar without giving any explanation. “Jadhav submitted his resignation letter to Kumar earlier in the[Read More…]
