COVID-19: ‘Red’ alert issued in S.Korea as toll rises to 5
Seoul, Feb 23 (IANS) South Korea on Sunday raised its four-tier virus alert to the highest “red” level as the number of COVID-19 cases soared …
Controlling Kohli’s run rate helped: Boult
Wellington, Feb 23 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult said that controlling Virat Kohli’s scoring areas and run rate went a long way in …
City of Taj gears up to welcome Trump, gets a makeover
Agra, Feb 23 (IANS) With US President Donald Trump all set to visit Agra on Monday to see the Taj Mahal, the local administration is …
Amazon acquires Turkish startup DataRow
San Francisco, Feb 23 (IANS) E-commerce giant Amazon has completed the acquisition of Turkish data processing startup company DataRow. Eren Baydemir, who founded the company …
Daboo Ratnani’s Kiara calendar photo in plagiarism row
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Actress Kiara Advani has recently made her debut in ace photographer Daboo Ratnani’s calendar 2020. But Kiara’s photograph did not go …
Shah reviews Ahmedabad security ahead of Trump’s visit
Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday arrived here to take stock of security …
Have been a little too watchful while batting: Ashwin
Wellington, Feb 23 (IANS) India off-spinner R. Ashwin feels he has been too watchful lately while batting and said he needs to correct that approach …
Adline Castelino to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANSlife) Adline Castelino has been selected to represent India at Miss Universe pageant 2020. Castelino was announced as the winner of …
CJI says privacy a concern, proposes one law on environment
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief Justice S.A. Bobde said the widespread use of technology has also brought with it concerns over mass data collection …
Residents block Jasola road demanding clearing of protest site
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Local people demanding opening of the road blocked due to the anti-CAA protests in Shaheen Bagh have started their own …
Circus lion feels grass for the first time in 13 years
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) There is nothing worse than a life led in captivity. None can feel it more than the born-free who is …
Indonesia’s Johan defends title in int’l triathlon c’ship
Jakarta, Feb 23 (IANS) Indonesian triathlete Jauhari Johan has defended his champion title in the elite man category during an international triathlon championship in the …
Here’s what Rishi Kapoor wants young directors to follow
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has shared a piece of advice for the young directors. Rishi took to Twitter on Saturday and …
Increased volatility ahead of Trump visit & Feb futures expiry
The Week gone by saw markets lose on three of the four trading days and register small weekly losses at close. BSESENSEX closed the week …
Nawaz was also ‘selected’ PM: Bilawal
Lahore, Feb 23 (IANS) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has targeted the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, saying that like Imran Khan the PML-N supreme …
Shekhar Kapur takes a dig on Zafar’s ‘Mr India’ remake
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) After actress Sonam Kapoor, filmmaker Shehkar Kapur, who is known for helming the iconic film “Mr India”, has expressed his disappointment …
Shaheen Bagh eagerly awaits SC hearing on Monday
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Its business as usual at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh, the venue of the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, even …
Trump to call for India-Pakistan talks: Report
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will urge both India and Pakistan to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control (LoC) …
Hoarding outside Motera stadium gate collapses (Ld)
Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Even as preparations were on in full swing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the Motera Stadium in …
Tripura government teachers facing termination hold protest
Agartala, Feb 23 (IANS) A section of around 10,323 Tripura government teachers, facing termination of jobs due to a court verdict, on Sunday held a …
Habibullah files affidavit in SC on Shaheen Bagh blockade
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Wajahat Habibullah, who is involved in the ongoing efforts to lift the blockade at Shaheen Bagh, has filed an affidavit …
5G smartphones to make up 15% of market in 2020
San Francisco, Feb 23 (IANS) A research report by Strategy Analytics has claimed that the number of 5G smartphones is expected to grow more than …
7 killed in quake near Turkey-Iran border
Ankara, Feb 23 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and five others injured after an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck near …
Three youths killed in Hyderabad accident
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Three youths were killed and one injured in an accident involving their car in Karmanghat area of Hyderabad in the early …
Amitabh Bachchan pens emotional post for daughter Shweta
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta recently organised her clothing label MxS’ first fashion show, and the former is feeling super emotional. …
Temporary archway collapses at Motera stadium
Ahmedabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Even as preparations were on in full swing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the Motera Stadium in …
‘Adequate cushion available to deal coronavirus disruptions’
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India Inc has adequate cushion available to deal with any temporary disruptions caused due to coronavirus outbreak, industry body Assocham …
I-League: Real Kashmir seek home comfort against Indian Arrows
Srinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC would be looking to overturn their slump in form against Indian Arrows in an I-League clash here on …
Priti Patel accused of bullying civil servants: Report
London, Feb 23 (IANS) The UK’s Home Secretary Priti Patel has been accused of bullying senior civil servants over the last five years, a media …
Trump & India: Solid business ties with realty projects
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will be on his first official visit to India on Monday but he has had a …
Mild tremors felt in Assam, Nagaland
Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Two separate mild earthquakes with a magnitude 2.8 to 3.4 hit some parts of Assam and Nagaland on Sunday. There was …
Goa to host ISL final : Nita Ambani
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Nita Ambani, Founding Chairperson, Football Sports Development Limited on Sunday announced Goa as the venue to host the final of Indian …
MiG-29K crashes off Goa, pilot safe: Indian Navy
Panaji, Feb 23 (IANS) A MiG-29K aircraft crashed off Goa during a routine training sortie on Sunday morning, the Indian Navy said in a statement. …
As Gujarat warms up for visit, Modi says ‘honour’ to host Trump
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Twenty-four hours before the Trumps land in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is “looking forward” to welcoming US …
Archer Pawan looks forward to making mark at KIUG
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) Four years ago when Pawan started archery few people in Dhansu, a small Haryana village, knew about the future prospects of …
Abstractionist Mehlli Gobhai’s retrospective to kick off in Mumbai
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANSlife) A retrospective exhibition of Mehlli Gobhai (1931-2018), one of Indias most distinguished and pathbreaking abstractionists, will go on view at …
Japanese player Nishioka enters Delray Beach Open final
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) Japanese player Nishioka Yoshihito has rallied to beat sixth seed Ugo Humbert of France 1-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the semifinal of …
ISF president upbeat about Gymnasiade 2020 amid virus outbreak
Beijing, Feb 23 (IANS) Laurent Petrynka, president of the International School Sport Federation (ISF), has expressed his gratitude for, and confidence in, China’s efforts in …
Agra recalls visit of US Prez Eisenhower with Nehru (IANS Exclusive)
Agra, Feb 23 (IANS) While the historic town of Agra in Uttar Pradesh is all set to welcome US President Donald Trump on Monday, people …
Rising star Jyotika wins fencing gold at Khelo India games
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) Size does not always matter. Ask Himachal Pradeshs Jyotika Dutta, the epee specialist who is taking the Indian fencing world by …
Trump’s ‘Baahubali’ avatar is a hit
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A video showing “Baahubali” Trump fighting enemies on battlefield, riding a chariot with Melania along with his children Trump Jr …