2 killed in Russia gas explosion
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) At least two people died and several others were injured after a gas explosion rocked an apartment building in Russian city of Magnitogorsk, officials said on Monday. The explosion occurred at…
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Lion escapes at US zoo, kills worker
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) A 22-year-old graduate, who started job at a wildlife conservatory in the US state of North Carolina two weeks ago, was mauled to death by a lion that escaped a locked…
Acting not the kindest career but the satisfaction is unmatched: Shubra Aiyappa
By Nivedita New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) A known name in southern films, actress Shubra Aiyappa is now driving all her energies to enter Bollywood. She feels that acting is not the kindest career to…
Merkel warns of ‘pressure’ against international cooperation
Berlin, Dec 31 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned in her annual New Year speech released on Monday about the “pressure” against the “certainties of international cooperation” and said that the lessons of two world…
People buying boats on Facebook to reach Britain illegally: Report
London, Dec 31 (IANS) Smugglers and migrants are using Facebook to buy boats for crossing the Channel from the French port city of Calais to come to Britain, The Telegraph reported. The Facebook “Marketplace” has…
ASUS ROG Phone: Power-packed beast for gaming enthusiasts
By Vivek Singh Chauhan New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As demands for high-end mobile games continue to rise in the country, Taiwanese electronics major ASUS recently launched its first gaming-centric smartphone under its Republic of…
Tokyo court extends detention of Nissan’s former chief
Tokyo, Dec 31 (IANS) A Tokyo court on Monday extended to January 11 the detention of Nissan Motor?s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested in connection with financial misconduct allegations. The 64-year-old French-Brazilian businessman…
Mumbai: Arjun Kapoor seen at PVR Juhu #Gallery
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor seen at PVR Juhu on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor seen at PVR Juhu on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor seen at PVR…
Mumbai: Ameesha Patel seen outside a salon #Gallery
Mumbai: Actress Ameesha Patel seen outside a salon, in Mumbai on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Ameesha Patel seen outside a salon, in Mumbai on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Ameesha…
Sunny day in Shimla; snow likely from Jan 1
Shimla, Dec 31 (IANS) Picturesque tourist resorts Shimla and Manali experienced another sunny day on Monday but temperatures remained below the freezing point at most places in Himachal Pradesh with chances of snow from January…
Future of photography inevitably linked with video: Atul Kasbekar
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Ace photographer Atul Kasbekar says the future of photography is linked with videos and it would be difficult for aspiring ones to be at the top by just shooting still…
Mumbai: Hrithik Roshan seen with Sussanne Khan and his kids #Gallery
Mumbai: Actor Hrithik Roshan seen with Ex-wife Sussanne Khan and his kids at PVR Juhu on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Hrithik Roshan seen with Ex-wife Sussanne Khan and his kids at PVR…
BAT attack foiled on LoC, 2 killed
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) An attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) has been foiled by the army on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Monday. Army…
Cold Monday morning in Delhi; air quality drops to ‘severe’
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The residents of national capital on Monday woke up to a cold morning as the mercury touched 3.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average, the Met Office said….
Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings
Beijing, Dec 31 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings on Monday. In his congratulatory message to Putin, Xi said that the year 2018 has a special significance…
Equity indices open in green, Sensex up 200 points
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices opened on a positive note on Monday with the S&P BSE Sensex trading 200 points higher. In the Asian markets too, indices traded on a…
Cold wave returns to Kashmir Valley, Ladakh
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) After a day’s respite, severe cold wave again gripped the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region on Monday, the Met Office said. An official of the Met department said the minimum temperature…
Bangladesh polls: Sheikh Hasina wins new term as prime minister
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to return for a new term in office as her party, Awami League (AL), has registered a landslide victory, Bangladesh’s Election Commission said on…
Hyderabad: F2 Movie Audio Launch #Gallery
Hyderabad: Actors Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Mehreen, Tamanna performing at ” F2 ” movie audio launch in Visakhapatnam,on Dec 30, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad: Actors Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Mehreen, Tamanna performing at ” F2 ” movie…
Germany urges Turkey to act with restraint Syria
Berlin, Dec 31 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel has asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to act with restraint and responsibility as the US decided to withdraw troops from Syria. According to a statement by…