March 2018
Taiwan reacts with moderate optimism to US Senate’s Travel Act
Taipei, March 1 (IANS) Taiwan on Thursday reacted with “cautious optimism” to the US Senate passing an act which would make it easier for high officials to move freely between the two countries. Presidential office…
I will be vindicated: Karti
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Karti Chidambaram, arrested in the INX Media bribery case, on Thursday expressed confidence that he would be “vindicated eventually”. “I have various petitions pending in courts. I will be vindicated…
CS protecting Delhi Minister’s attackers: AAP
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Hours after a court on Thursday directed Delhi Police to seize CCTV footage at the Secretariat where Delhi Minister Imran Hussain was allegedly attacked, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party alleged…
Wipro buys stake in US software security firm
Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Global software major Wipro on Thursday announced acquiring a minority stake in the US-based application security firm Denim to jointly offer its services. “The partnership will bring our digital transformation and…
FIFA wants tension between Iran, Saudi Arabia not to affect football
Teheran, March 1 (IANS) The president of FIFA on Thursday called for easing of tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia and not to let it affect any football events. In a meeting with Iranian Sports…
Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India new schedule begins in RFC
Stylish star Allu Arjun is currently working towards the release of his upcoming film Naa Peru Surya under the direction of debutante Vakkantham Vamsi who earlier provided stories for several hit movies. New shooting schedule…
Thomas Partey to stay at Atletico Madrid till 2023
Madrid, March 1 (IANS) Atletico Madrid on Thursday announced the extension of Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey’s contract until June 30, 2023. Thomas has played 82 matches with the Spanish club with 35 being played during…
I-League: Minerva face Chennai in crucial tie
Coimbatore, March 1 (IANS) Chennai City FC and Minerva Punjab FC will both want nothing less than a win when they meet here on Friday in an I-League clash that will have an effect on…
5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s island
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 struck off Iriomote Island, southwestern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The temblor was centred in the waters near Iriomote…
NGT wants action plan over virus in Uttarakhand national park
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday asked the Uttarakhand government to formulate an action plan to tackle an unidentified virus infecting wildlife in Gangotri National Park. A bench, headed…
Goa court to decide on FIR against Delhi CM
Panaji, March 1 (IANS) A Goa trial court on Thursday said that it would pronounce its order on March 13 on whether a FIR should be filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly…
In RS polls, Congress wants Left-backed independent candidate
Kolkata, March 1 (IANS) Claiming that the breakup of Left Front-Congress alliance in West Bengal is working in BJP’s favour, the state Congress leadership said it wants an independent candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha…
Cabinet nod for National Financial Reporting Authority for auditors
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NAFRA) as envisaged in the Companies Act, 2013, to function as an independent regulator for…
Indian cotton gains support from weaker rupee
By P.K. Jha New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Indian cotton has gained support from the weakening of the rupee against the US dollar as this has accelerated its export demand, the Cotton Association of India…
Russia has invincible missile: Putin
Moscow, March 1 (IANS) Russia has developed “invincible” nuclear weapons that can “reach anywhere in the world”, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday in his annual state of the nation address here. The speech was…
SJVNL declares interim dividend of Rs 785.95 crore
Shimla, March 1 (IANS) The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL), a public sector company that owns and operates India’s largest hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday announced an interim dividend of Rs 785.95…
Don’t worry, I’m there: Chidambaram to son
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) “Don’t worry, I am there,” former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram told his son Karti when he saw him in the CBI court where he was brought for extension of custody…
‘Red Sparrow’: An entertaining espionage drama (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Red Sparrow”; Director: Francis Lawrence; Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise Parker, Charlotte Rampling, Ciaran Hinds; Rating: ***1/2 Based on the similarly titled novel penned by former…
CBI gets Karti’s custody for questioning till March 6
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) A court here on Thursday gave the CBI custody of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram’s son Karti for questioning till March 6 in the INX Media alleged bribery case. CBI…