UN chief sees multilateral diplomacy under threat
United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) Leading with a plea for implementation of the recent bilateral breakthrough to spare Idlib in Syria, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres …
‘A Star is Born’ gets India release date
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Actors Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starrer “A Star is Born” will release in India on October 12. Warner Bros …
271 mn people moved out of poverty in India: UNDP
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India has made momentous progress in reducing multidimensional poverty with its incidence almost halving between 2005-6 and 2015-16, climbing down …
White House announces Trump’s UN schedule
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The White House has announced the schedule of US President Donald Trump regarding the upcoming UN General Assembly next week. According …
44 killed as Tanzanian ferry capsizes in Lake Victoria
Dodoma, Sep 21 (IANS) At least 44 people have been killed after a passenger ferry capsized in Lake Victoria, a Tanzanian government official said. Thirty-seven …
US furthers sanctions against Russia
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to further implement a US sanction act against Russia. Named Countering America’s …
US shooting: Woman kills three, turns gun on herself
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A woman shot dead three persons and injured three more before turning the gun on herself in an attack at a …
Conflicts, climate worsen food insecurity in many countries
Rome, Sep 21 (IANS/AKI) Persistent conflicts and extreme weather are currently driving high levels of severe food insecurity, particularly in Southern African and Near East …
My wife, my hero: Maniesh Paul
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Host-actor Maniesh Paul says his wife Sanyukta has been his constant support since their kindergarten days. While shooting for the ‘Shaadi …
US dollar weakens on improving risk appetite
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) The US dollar slipped on improving risk appetite and expectation of possible early end of monetary tightening by US Federal …
‘Equalizer 2’: An enjoyable vigilante film despite mediocrity (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: “Equalizer 2”; Director: Antoine Fuqua; Cast: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Scarfe, Orson Bean; Rating: *** This vigilante …
Vicky Kaushal’s no watch funda
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actor Vicky Kaushal says he doesn’t like to wear a watch while shooting for a project. “I wear a watch only …
May’s Brexit trade plan won’t work: Donald Tusk
London, Sep 21 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU “will not work”, the head of the European Council …
‘Ishqeria’: An out-dated and poorly written love story (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: “Ishqeriaa; Director: Prerna Wadhwan; Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Richa Chadha, Raj Babbar, Manish Anand, Rating ** “Sabko confuse karna band kar do”. This harmless …
Asia Cup: Afghanistan thrash Bangladesh by 136 runs
Abu Dhabi, Sep 21 (IANS) A disciplined all-round effort saw Afghanistan thrashing Bangladesh by 136 runs in their last group match of the Asia Cup …
US stocks trade higher amid economic data
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) US stocks traded on an upbeat note on Thursday as investors were digesting a slew of economic data. The Dow …
6 held for robbing, assaulting wife, daughter of Delhi HC ex-CJ
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday arrested six persons, including a domestic help, for assaulting, robbing and holding captive the wife and …
Angry over delay in serving food, youth kills mother
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Angry over the delay in serving the food, a youth killed his mother with a cricket bat and injured his sister …
‘Manto’: A moving biopic, astutely told (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
Film: “Manto”; Director: Nandita Das; Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Duggal, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Tilottama Shome, Divya Dutta, Rishi Kapoor; Rating ***1/2 Director Nandita Das’ “Manto” …
Myanmarese senior general discusses security issues at Eastern Command HQ
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) A nine-member Myanmar delegation led by Vice Senior General Soe Win, Deputy Commander-in-Chief – Myanmar Defence Services and Commander-in-Chief (Army), visited …
Manuel Lanzarote to captain ATK in coming ISL season
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Attacking Spanish midfielder Manuel Lanzarote Bruno will captain ATK in the upcoming season five of the ISL, the two-time champions club …
Six held for robbing, assaulting daughter and wife of former CJ of Delhi HC
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday arrested six persons, including a domestic help, for assaulting, robbing and holding captive the wife and …
New ATK head coach wants trophy for ISL league winners
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) New ATK head coach Steve Coppell on Thursday suggested that the ISL be expanded with the participation of 18-20 teams and …
Ram temple should be constructed without delay: Bhagwat
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that the Ram temple at Ayodhya should be built without …
Two militants killed in Bandipora gunfight
Srinagar, Sep 20 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Thursday in a gunfight between the security forces and the militants in north Kashmir Bandipora district. …
Nagaland House urges Centre to find solution to Naga insurgency
Kohima, Sep 20 (IANS) The Nagaland Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution urging the Centre “to make all out efforts to expeditiously bring about an …
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra arrested for derogatory remarks against Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Defence expert Abhijit Iyer-Mitra was arrested in New Delhi for making a series of derogatory remarks against Odisha and its culture. …
Mumbai Metro One to add 44 off-peak services on weekdays
Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) In view of the ongoing festival season, the Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.’s Mumbai Metro One will augment services by 44 daily on …
Titan’s arm Tanishq to sell branded silver jewellery
Bengalaru, Sep 20 (IANS) Titan’s arm Tanishq on Thursday said it would sell branded silver jewellery along with gold jewellery for the discerning young women …
Centre to conduct population-based screening for diabetes, cancer
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The government will be conducting population-based screenings for diabetes, hypertension and three types of common cancers under National Health Mission …
‘Clown prince’ vs ‘court jester’: BJP-Congress spat gets uglier
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The war of words between the BJP and the Congress over the Rafale deal and bank NPAs got uglier on …
FTA signing between India, Australia may slow down due to elections: Envoy
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) With India and Australia both slated to hold general elections next year, the process of signing a bilateral free-trade agreement could …
Centre preparing perspective plan for chemicals, petrochemicals
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) The centre is in the process of preparing a perspective plan for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry in order project the …
CCI clears ArcelorMittal, JSW Steel’s bids for steel assets
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said it has no objection to ArcelorMittal’s and JSW Steel’s proposed bids …
‘Ex-HAL chief’s statements on Rafale factually incorrect’
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Government sources on Thursday dismissed as “factually incorrect” media reports of former Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief T.S. Raju claiming …
Delhi’s law and order demolished by BJP men: AAP
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief Spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said law and order system in the national capital …
With over 300 companies, Medicall Expo to begin on September 21
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) With over 300 medical companies, including participants from countries like Germany, Indonesia, China, South Africa and others, the Medicall Expo …
Modi lays stone for world-class convention centre in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) proposed …
Allahabad HC seeks progress report in ‘memorial scam’ probe National
Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday sought the progress report of a vigilance probe into an alleged multi-crore scam in the …
Government appoints 14 EDs in 10 state-run banks
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A day after appointing Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in 10 public sector banks (PSBs), the government on Thursday appointed 14 …
SC to monitor CBI probe into Muzaffarpur rape case
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to monitor the CBI probe in the case of Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes and …