Cong hits out at Khattar Govt for murder of party leader Vikas Chaudhary in Haryana
New Delhi, : The Congress on Thursday hit out at the Manohar Lal Khattar government for the murder of party spokesperson Vikas Chaudhary in Faridabad, Haryana and said it showcases the law and order situation in the BJP-ruled states. Condemning the murder, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the incident is shameful and sad. “This is […]
India win toss, opt to bat against West Indies
Manchester, : India won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in a World Cup match here at Old Trafford on Thursday. Virat Kohli-led India has made no changes in their team for this match. Meanwhile, West Indies made two changes in the team with Sunil Ambris and Fabian Allen replacing Lewis and […]
India, Japan could work on joint projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Osaka (Japan), : India and Japan on Thursday broadly agreed in principle to work on joint projects in third countries and especially in the neighbourhood such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar. “Both the leaders felt we should jointly do projects in third countries…..countries have not been identified but one country is Sri Lanka and […]
Swiss authorities freeze bank accounts of Nirav Modi
Bern, : The Swiss authorities have forzen bank accounts of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi having deposit balance of Rs 283.16 crore in their four bank accounts in Switzerland. The reports here said the accounts were frozen following the Indian Enforcement Directorate’s request under the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) […]
Lok Sabha paid homage to former departed members
New Delhi, : The House of the People on Thursday paid homage to the former members who passed away during the inter-session. Speaker Om Birla made obituary references in respect of S Rajendran, member of 16th Lok Sabha, Vishwa Nath Shastri of tenth LS, Paripoornand Painuli of fifth LS, KJK Ritheesh Sivakumar of 15th Lok […]
European heatwave sets new June temperature records
London, : A heatwave affecting much of Europe is expected to intensify further after Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic recorded their highest-ever June temperature on Wednesday. Some countries, including France and Switzerland, expect temperatures above 40C (104F) on Thursday, said a BBC News report. Meteorologists say exceptionally hot air drawn in from northern Africa […]
High cost of air tickets figure in LS: Oppn urges Govt not to ‘justify’ it
New Delhi, : The issue of ‘high’ air fares imposed by airlines figured prominently in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour on Thursday with the opposition members suggesting that the air operation should not be used as a means of profiteering. Asking supplementary questions, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) floor leader Pinaki Misra drew the attention […]
UP govt asks all officials to reach office by 0900 hrs or face action
Lucknow, : Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a fresh directive to all the state officials, including District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendent of Police (SPs), to reach their offices promptly by 0900 hrs or face severe action. “The state officers, including DMs and SPs, should reach their offices at any cost by 0900 hrs. The […]
Plane accident leaves 2 pilots dead, 7 people injured in Russia
Moscow,: Passenger plane An-24 of the Russian Angara Airlines carried out an emergency landing in an airport in the city of Nizhneangarsk, located in the Republic of Buryatia, during which two pilots were killed and seven people were injured, Alexey Fishev, the press secretary of the regional head, said on Thursday. “The head of Buryatia […]
Well known film actress Vijay Nirmala no more ; Venkaiah, T-CM condoles
Hyderabad, : Yesteryear’s Celebrated film actress and Director Vijay Nirmala died following a heart rpt heart attack while undergoing treatment at a Corporate Hospital here on Thursday. She was 73. Vijay Nirmala was the wife of Telugu films Super Star Krishna. She had acted in over 200 Telugu, Tamil and Malyalam movies quite a few […]