Ashes: Australia cling on to draw despite Archer, Leach heroics (Roundup)
London, Aug 19 (IANS) The exceptionally talented Jofra Archer and left-arm spinner Jack Leach gave Australia a real scare before Travis Head and Pat Cummins …
Deadly Chinese kite flying strings on sale despite ban
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The sale of Chinese kite flying thread, coated with glass or abrasives, is banned in the national capital but the …
Despite low demand, research firm G&R bullish on oil prices
Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Despite the lack of demand in the global markets owing to worldwide slowdown in economic activity, natural resource research firm Goehring …
Sensex tanks 623 pts despite RIL’s 10% surge
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian markets on Tuesday sharply declined in line with sell-off in global markets after massive protests in Hong-Kong, heightened trade-tension between …
‘No space for shooting in 2022 CWG’ despite India’s boycott threat
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Louise Martin has insisted that shooting will not be a part of the 2022 edition to be …
Despite govt denial, foreign media show protests in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Even as the government denied large-scale protests in Jammu and Kashmir and termed as “mischievous” BBC’s photographs showing thousands marching …
Kashmiris heading home for Eid despite curfew, uncertainty
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Despite curfew in the Kashmir Valley, almost every flight from Delhi to Srinagar is full carrying Kashmiris back to their …
China exports rise despite ongoing trade row with US
Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) Chinese exports rose 3.3 per cent in July, compared to forecasts for a 2 per cent drop, as the ongoing trade …
Despite RBI cuts, consumers yet to benefit as transmission slow
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) In a bid to boost demand and growth, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday announced 35 bps cut in …
Digital assistants continue to flourish despite security risk
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Amid allegations of invading our privacy, secretly recording our conversations and leaking our personal information, digital assistant-enabled devices are flourishing …
Ash Is Purest White’: Appealing despite its flaws (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
Film: “Ash Is Purest White”; Director: Jia Zhang-Ke; Cast: Tao Zhao, Liao Fan, Xu Zheng, Casper Liang, Feng Xiaogang, Diao Yinan, Zhang Yibai, Ding Jiali, …
Despite US ban, Huawei revenue jumps 23.2% in H1 2019
Shenzhen, July 30 (IANS) Despite the trade war between the US and China, Chinese smartphone giant Huawei’s revenue for H1 2019 increased 23.2 per cent …
Tata Motors gains despite poor earnings outcome
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Tata Motors shares edged higher on the BSE on Friday despite reporting double the losses in the June quarter than what …
Despite record car production, Tesla reports $408mn net loss
San Francisco, July 25 (IANS) Despite delivering a record 95,200 cars in the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, Elon Musk-led electric car maker Tesla reported …
Despite IMF growth rate cut, India stays top-performing economy
United Nations/New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India remains the world’s top-performing major economy with a growth rate of 7 per cent for the current fiscal …
Thermal power to stay main energy source despite renewable push
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Even as the government continues its push for renewables, coal-fired power is expected to remain the main source of energy …
Despite rains, El Nino fear looms large: Skymet
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Monsoon has picked up steam in July but prospects of El Nino effects are still looming, according to forecaster Skymet …
Despite his public shows, Trump claims it took 2 years to find Saeed
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s claims on Hafiz Saeed’s arrest has stumped many as he said that it took 10 years …
India lose 2-5 to DPR Korea despite second half surge
Ahmedabad, July 13 (IANS) Indias desperate attempt in the second half wasnt enough as they went down 2-5 to DPR Korea in their second match …
India to face fiscal challenges despite lower deficit target: Moody’s
Singapore/Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday said that India continues to face fiscal challenges, despite lower deficit target in …
US approves arms sale to Taiwan despite China’s ire
Washington, July 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration has approved a $2.2 billion arms sale to Taiwan, despite China saying the decision “extremely sensitive …
UK Ambassador ‘has May’s full support’ despite Trump’s criticism
London, July 9 (IANS) Kim Darroch, the UK’s Ambassador to the US, has the outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May’s “full support”, despite American President …
GPS trackers keeping Indian players fresh despite hectic schedule (IANS at World Cup)
Manchester, July 9 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli has always been very vocal about the need to manage the workload of the players when it …
Migrant ship docks in Italy despite ban
Rome, July 7 (IANS) The ship belonging to the Italian NGO Mediterranea, with 41 migrants aboard that it rescued in the Mediterranean, arrived at the …
New migrant ship docks in Italy despite ban
Tehran, July 7 (IANS) A charity boat carrying 41 rescued migrants defied a ban on docking at Italian ports, but hours after arriving, no-one has …
US ‘hell-bent’ on hostility despite talks: North Korea
United Nations, July 4 (IANS) North Korea has accused Washington of being “hell-bent on hostile acts”, days after US President Donald Trump and regime leader …
Bihar to SC: Despite staff crunch, we’ve waged battle against AES
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Bihar government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court it is grappling with 43% shortage of doctors and nearly 70% …
One Mumbai lifeline chugs along miraculously despite heavy rains
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Almost like a monsoon miracle, one of the two lifelines of Mumbai, the Western Railway (WR), managed to stay afloat and …
Goa taxi war: No breakthrough despite CM’s intervention
Panaji, July 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s efforts to bring together Goa’s warring private taxi operators and the promoters of Goamiles, a government-endorsed app-based …
Water levels in Bhakra, Pong dams high despite rain deficit (Water Woes)
Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Water levels in the Bhakra and Pong dams in Himachal Pradesh on Monday were found to be sufficiently high compared to …
EU leaders divided on top job candidates despite marathon negotiations
Brussels, July 1 (IANS) European Union (EU) leaders were on Monday far from an agreement on who should take over senior roles in the bloc’s …
Despite high cut-off, Delhi University sees 9,000 enrollments
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) With more than 9,000 students enrolled in just two days, the Delhi University (DU) has witnessed a wave of admissions …
Despite 99% Pol Sc cut-off, DU’s Hindu college gets more entries than seats
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Even as Delhi University’s (DU) Hindu College announced its first cut-off for admission to B.A. Political Science Honours course at …
England restrict Aussies to 285/7 despite Finch ton
London, June 25 (IANS) Australia frittered away a superb start to let England bowlers claw back and eventually restrict them to 285/7 in 50 overs …
Pankaj Tripathi shoots for ’83’ despite injury
London, June 25 (IANS) Pankaj Tripathi has started shooting for “’83” despite an injury that he suffered when he fell off a motorbike. The actor …
Umtiti happy in Barca despite exit rumours
Madrid, June 25 (IANS) Barcelona’s French international defender Samuel Umtiti says he is happy at the club and is not looking to leave, despite rumours …
Despite waging wars of trade, words, Trump steps back from air attack on Iran (News Analysis)
New York, June 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wages wars of trade and words, but he has pulled back from an air attack on …
Kohli walks back despite not hitting the ball
Manchester, June 16 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli walked despite not hitting the ball as Pakistan managed to rein in and keep the Indian juggernaut …
‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’: Pleasantly amusing despite fluff (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: “The Secret Life of Pets 2”; Director: Chris Renaud; Voices: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Nick Kroll, …
Nailed RBI turns blase on IL&FS charge sheet despite court acceptance (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) During his policy review last week, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das denied having received any SFIO investigative report on IL&FS — …
YouTube not to shut ‘guidance’ despite abuse issues
San Francisco, June 4 (IANS) YouTube does not want to turn off recommendation despite concerns that its algorithm helps videos with young children spread among …