John Krasinski’s ‘Jack Ryan’ to premiere in August
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Actor John Krasinski’s series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” will go live on August 31. A new first look shows Krasinski transitioning from desk job to world class spy. In the…
June 2018
Louboutin wins legal battle over red soles
London, June 12 (IANS) World-famous designer Christian Louboutin has won a legal battle to protect his brand’s distinctive red soles. In 2012, Louboutin sued rival firm Van Haren for selling high-heeled shoes with scarlet soles,…
EU’s top diplomat hails Trump-Kim summit
Brussels, June 12 (IANS) The European Union’s top diplomat on Tuesday hailed the historic summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore as a crucial step towards a diplomatic…
BREAKING NEWS: India’s April industrial production output up 5%
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TN to study feasibility of 250 MW floating solar power plant
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) In a bid to reduce evaporation of reservoir water and increase sourcing of solar power, Tamil Nadu is looking at the feasibility of setting up a floating solar power plant, Chief…
BREAKING NEWS: India’s retail inflation in May inches up close to 5% mark
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Himachal to be developed as eco-tourism destination: Thakur
Manali, June 12 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has identified 113 sites to be developed to make the state an eco-tourism destination, besides developing nature parks and herbal gardens, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said…
In-flight connectivity likely to start within a year: Manoj Sinha
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) With the Department of Telecommunications taking a lot of “progressive steps”, the government hopes that within a year it can provide in-flight connectivity within Indian airspace, Communications Minister Manoj Sinha…
Madras HC orders probe against TN Minister
Chennai, June 12 (IANS) The Madras High Court’s Madurai bench on Tuesday ordered the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) to probe allegations of amassing wealth disproportionate to income against Tamil Nadu Milk and…
China says sanctions against North Korea could be eased
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 12 (IANS) China on Tuesday said that sanctions against Pyongyang could be eased if it complies with the UN resolution, after US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim…
Militants to blame if security forces hit them hard: Omar
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir’s former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Tuesday said that the militants would be to blame if the security forces hit them hard after the unilateral ceasefire is withdrawn….
Russia to be ‘amazing’ as World Cup host country: Ibrahimovic
Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Tuesday that Russia will be an “amazing” host country for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting June 14. “I think it will be…
Why do you feel angry when hungry?
New York, June 12 (IANS) Ever experienced anger when hunger pangs hit you? According to research, it may be due to a complicated emotional response involving an interplay of biology, personality and environmental cues. The…
Kejriwal’s sit-in: AAP blames Centre, BJP calls it ‘drama company’
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) As the sit-in protest by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his three Cabinet colleagues at the Lt. Governor’s office here entered its second day on Tuesday, the Aam Aadmi…
Tea production down 7.21%, exports up marginally in April
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) India’s estimated tea production fell by 7.21 per cent to 85.74 million kg in April 2018 from 92.41 million kg produced in the year-ago month, according to data from the Tea…
Pranab Mukherjee to publish book on his presidential years
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The inside story of the issues that made headlines during the Presidentship of Pranab Mukherjee — demonetisation, surgical strikes and others — will find mention in the fourth part of…
BPR&D tasked to give soft skills training to policemen
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday assigned a new task to the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), asking it to impart soft skills training to policemen across…
India welcomes US-North Korea summit meeting
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India on Tuesday welcomed the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore, the first ever summit-level meeting between the two sides. “India welcomes…
My ‘Sui Dhaaga’ character inspired by Suppandi: Varun Dhawan
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan says his character Mauji in the film “Sui Dhaaga” is inspired from comic character Suppandi. Varun essays a tailor and an office peon in the film. On…
Australia’s Risdon postpones honeymoon because of World Cup
Kazan, June 12 (IANS) Australia defender Josh Risdon said that he had postponed his honeymoon because he was busy preparing for the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in Moscow on June 14. “A…