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October 2018

James Rodriguez set for Colombia return

Bogota, Oct 1 (IANS) Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez has been recalled to Colombia’s football squad for friendlies against the US and Costa Rica. The 27-year-old missed the team’s September friendlies against Venezuela and Argentina…






Weak global cues depress Indian equity indices

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Decline in the global markets and heavy selling pressure on banking, auto and finance stocks pulled the key Indian equity indices lower on Monday. Market sentiments were subdued, also due to…




Chris Evans slams Kanye West

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Actor Chris Evans has criticised rapper Kanye West’s call for the abolition of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, labelling the rappers tweet “maddening.” It all started on Sunday…




Kovind turns 73

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As President Ram Nath Kovind turned 73 years old on Monday, greetings poured in from leaders across the political spectrum. “Best wishes to Rashtrapatiji. India has benefitted greatly from his…




Sharon Osbourne axed from ‘X Factor’

London, Oct 1 (IANS) Television personality Sharon Osbourne has been ousted as a judge of “X Factor” after she passed derogatory remarks on performers at the reality TV show. Producer Simon Cowell and show chiefs…


Delhi girl injured in shooting

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) A 20-year-old girl was injured on Monday after her colleague shot her here, police said. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajendra Prasad Meena said the accused was absconding after the…



Levante downs Alaves 2-1

Valencia (Spain), Oct 1 (IANS) In a great first half, in which it played its best football of the season, Levante cruised to a 2-1 victory over Alaves, which only managed to control the flow…


Teacher shot dead in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) A 31-year-old teacher was shot dead by unidentified assailants here on Monday, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police Aslam Khan said Ankit was shot dead in north Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area….