Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday appointed its Rajya Sabha MP Shwait Malik as the new president of its Punjab unit. Malik, a former Mayor of Amritsar, replaces Union Minister…
he formation of the separate State of Telangana represents an aspiration for a decentralised model of development, innovative public policies to promote the standard of living, knowledge and longevity by removing inequalities and vulnerabilities. Such…
Ahmedabad, March 31 (IANS) The Gujarat Police on Saturday claimed that the Dalit youth who was killed in Bhavnagar district late Thursday allegedly for keeping a horse used to harass local girls and the villagers…
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) London 2012 Olympic Games marathon silver medalist Abel Kirui hopes his lust to clinch the London marathon title will finally be answered on April 22. Kirui will be making his fifth…
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) Kenyan Olympian Visiline Jepkesho has shaken off her injury and will be eyeing for redemption at the Rotterdam Marathon on April 8. The Kenyan was unlucky last year to finish fourth…
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) Kenya’s Joyce Chepkirui has opted not to defend her 10,000m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) and instead will be running in the Istanbul Half Marathon on April 8. Chepkirui,…
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) India’s estimated tea production in February 2018 stood at 13.20 million kg, down by 2.8 per cent from 13.59 million kgs produced in the same month last year, according to Tea…
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Before his work trip to Mumbai, acclaimed Hollywood director Christopher Nolan enjoyed a short stay with his family here away from the glare of arch-lights. Nolan was…
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) Revenge will be in the air as Kenyan duo of Pamela Rotich and Winnie Jepkorir duel for this year’s Daegu International Marathon on Sunday in South Korea. Rotich set a best…
London, March 31 (IANS) A late goal from Mohamed Salah sealed Liverpool’s come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday in English Premier League action, temporarily holding the second spot in the league table. With…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A single electronic way (e-way) bill will apply even in cases of a break in journey to destination and where more than one transporter is involved in the transportation of…
Madrid, March 31 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone on Saturday expressed his faith in his young players, as six absences have left him with just 13 first-team members on the eve of the La…
Moscow, March 31 (IANS) Russia on Saturday told the UK that a total of more than 50 of its diplomats will have to leave, amid a deepening row over the poisoning of a former Russian…
Bengaluru, March 31 (IANS) Continuing his attack on the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, Rajasthan Congress head Sachin Pilot on Saturday questioned “why nobody in the government has taken the responsibility in the…
Rome, March 31 (IANS) Roma forward Edin Dzeko on Saturday scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 away draw for his side against Bologna in the Serie A 30th round. After three straight wins,…
Bucharest, March 31 (IANS) Spanish weightlifter Lydia Valentin on Saturday earned her fourth European title as she dominated the women’s 75 kilogram final at the European Weightlifting Championships, prevailing over France’s Gaelle Nayo-Ketchanke and Finland’s…
Rabat, March 31 (IANS/MAP) Moroccan authorities have arrested a new Islamic State (IS) suspect with links to a terror cell that was busted earlier this week, Morocco’s Interior Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry…
Sharjah, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Expo Centre Sharjah announced on Saturday that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from April 3…