Zimbabwe president appeals for racial unity ahead of election
Harare, July 22 (IANS) Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for racial unity ahead of landmark elections, telling white farmers their lands will not be …
1,561 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, July 22 (IANS) Another batch of 1,561 pilgrims on Sunday left Jammu for the Kashmir Valley to perform the Amarnath Yatra, officials said. “The …
Kim Kardashian says she’s shy
London, July 22 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian said she is “shy”, even as she posted her seventh swimsuit photo this month while plugging …
Key leader of Nawaz Sharif’s party gets life term
Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) An anti-narcotics court in Pakistan has awarded life imprisonment to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi in an eight-year-old ephedrine …
Shooting suspect arrested in Los Angeles after shop siege
Los Angeles, July 22 (IANS) Los Angeles Police have arrested a suspect who earlier barricaded himself in a supermarket with people inside, the media reported. …
Trade war a reality, says French finance minister
Paris, July 22 (IANS) A trade war is now a reality, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned as G20 ministers gather for a …
Rosie Williams ‘reports sick troll’ to police
London, July 22 (IANS) “Love Island” star Rosie Williams called the police over a “sick troll” who threatened to “rape and murder” her. The 26-year-old …
UN chief concerned over escalation of violence in Gaza
United Nations, July 22 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his “grave concern” over the dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza and southern …
Willie Nelson to launch Frank Sinatra tribute album
Los Angeles, July 22 (IANS) Legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will release his second album of the year in September. It is a Frank Sinatra tribute …
Russia, US diplomats discuss bilateral ties, international issues
Moscow, July 22 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have discussed prospects of Russia-US relations and possible cooperation …
Tom Hardy took on Venom’s role for son
San Diego, July 22 (IANS) Actor Tom Hardy says the impetus for playing the villain in “Venom” was to make a movie for his son. …
Akshay thanks GST Council for tax exemption on sanitary napkins
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) National Award winning Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, whose film “Pad Man” tried to create awareness on menstrual hygiene, has thanked the …
Josh Brolin can’t control urine
Los Angeles, July 22 (IANS) Getting older isnt making life any easier for actor Josh Brolin, who at 50, shared an Instagram selfie with his …
Putin, Macron discuss joint humanitarian aid to Syria
Moscow, July 22 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed the implementation of a joint initiative on delivering relief …
Digital platforms allow liberty for actors too: Amruta Khanvilkar
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The web series world has not just opened up creative opportunities for writers and filmmakers, but actors too, says Amruta …
Eleven IS militants surrender in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 22 (IANS) At least 11 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) have surrendered in Afghanistan’s Jawzjan province, officials said. The milltants surrendered …
Now Delhi Police to have bicycle patrols for parks, narrow lanes
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) With serious crimes being reported from parks and narrow lanes in national capital, the Delhi Police on Saturday came up …
Missing Bihar Board answer sheets recovered from Patna scrap dealer
Patna, July 21 (IANS) Hundreds of missing answer sheets of the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Class 12 exam of 2017 were recovered from a …
BJP is making Hindustan into ‘Lynchistan’: Congress
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday accused the BJP of transforming the country into a land of lynchings and is also trying …
Mamata announces oust BJP campaign, says it end with under 100 LS seats in 2019 (roundup)
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) Stepping on the accelerator in her bid to play a prominent part in the anti-BJP political space nationally, Trinamool Congress chief …
Goa taxi union warn of stir over parking fine at airport
Panaji, July 21 (IANS) Tourists landing at the Dabolim International Airport may have to face hardship in the coming days, as Goa’s taxi drivers on …
Vasundhara to lead BJP in Rajasthan poll, be CM again: Amit Shah
Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) The BJP will fight the forthcoming Rajasthan assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, who will retain the …
Two Russians arrested in Goa for growing marijuana
Panaji, July 21 (IANS) The Goa Police’s Crime Branch on Saturday arrested two Russian nationals for growing a crop of marijuana in their rented tenement, …
Sprinter Anas sets new national record
Prague, July 21 (IANS) India’s star sprinter Muhammed Anas reset the national record on his way to the gold medal in the men’s 400 metre …
Cell towers, mobiles unlikely to harm humans: Official
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Current scientific evidence do not support any “harmful effect” on the human body by electromagnetic field radiation of cell phone …
Fognini, Gasquet enter Swedish Open final
Bastad (Sweden), July 21 (IANS) Italian third seed Fabio Fognini and fourth-seeded Richard Gasquet of France advanced to the final of the Swedish Open here …
BJP-Congress war over Rahul hugging PM intensifies (Lead, correcting para 3)
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at Congress President for “unwanted hug” during the no …
Qatar to spend at least $200 bn on 2022 World Cup
Moscow, July 21 (IANS) Doha plans to spend at least $200 billion on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Russian Ambassador to Qatar Nurmakhmad Kholov said …
Orient Cement plans to invest Rs 2,000 cr for expansion in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Orient Cement Ltd, a part of C.K. Birla Group, plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore to expand the capacity of its …
Shubhankar scores 71 in 3rd round of British Open
Carnoustie (Scotland), July 21 (IANS) Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma carded a second successive even-par 71 in the third round even as he failed to break …
Vettel earns pole for F1 German GP
Hockenheim (Germany), July 21 (IANS) Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel of Germany earned pole position on Saturday for the Formula One German Grand Prix. Vettel, currently first …
Hockey women’s WC: India hold England 1-1 in Pool B opener
London, July 21 (IANS) India started off their campaign in the hockey women’s World Cup with a 1-1 draw against World No.2 England in a …
GST Council approves migration window for tax payers till Aug 31
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The GST Council on Saturday approved the proposal to open migration window for taxpayers, who received provisional identification numbers but …
Raj Kumar to be new PU Vice Chancellor
Chandigarh, July 21 (IANS) Prof Raj Kumar, a senior academician from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), will be the new Vice Chancellor of Panjab University …
Odisha reduces tax on personal vehicles
Bhubaneswar, July 21 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Saturday decided to amend the Odisha Motor Vehicle Taxation Act to reduce tax on personal vehicles, proposing …
Simplified return process approved, small taxpayers to file quarterly return
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The GST Council on Saturday approved a new simplified return filing process under which all taxpayers will have to file …
TV, refrigerator, washing machines to get cheaper, GST rate cut on 50 items
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In a relief for common man, the GST Council on Saturday reduced tax rates on over 50 items including refrigerators, …
Batsmen need to deliver if India are to win Test series in England: Ganguly
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) The batsmen need to deliver and amass 400-450 runs in the first innings for India to win the five-match Test series …
Bengal opposition parties ridicule Mamata’s call to remove BJP from power
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s call for removing it to save the country, the BJP on Saturday asked her …
Goa temple priest accused of molestation granted interim bail
Panaji, July 21 (IANS) A court here on Saturday granted interim bail to a priest at the iconic Mangueshi temple who has been accused of …
Malayalam writer withdraws novel following threats
Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (IANS) A few days after Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor warned about the emergence of a Hindu Taliban promoted by right-wing outfits, a …