TVS Motor logs 21 per cent growth in net profit
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Company Ltd on Tuesday said it closed the first quarter of the current fiscal with 21 per cent growth in its net profit. In a…
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Congress ‘surprised’ with Kerala economic adviser appointment
Thiruvananthapuram, July 26 (IANS) The Congress in Kerala is not impressed with Gita Gopinath who has been appointed the economic adviser to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Gita Gopinath is a professor at the Harvard University,…
Gionee unveils flagship M6, M6 Plus smartphones
Beijing, July 26 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee on Tuesday unveiled its much-awaited flagship smartphones M6 and M6 Plus. M6 is equipped with a front fingerprint scanner, privacy protection and malware destruction although it lacks…
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Wednesday
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was on Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday morning following uproar in the house over the issue of granting special status to Andhra Pradesh. The Congress pressed for taking…
No joint patrols with foreign navies for India: Parrikar
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said India does not carry out any joint patrol with foreign navies, though there are coordinated patrols. In response to a question in the Rajya Sabha,…
Iron sulfates may hold key to finding water on Mars
New York, July 26 (IANS) Scientists investigating evidence of water in Martian soil have found that the bulk soil on the Red Planet likely contains iron sulfates bearing chemically bound water that could be playing…
Real Madrid plans to loan Norwegian teen Odegaard
Madrid, July 26 (IANS) Real Madrid plans to loan Norwegian footballer Martin Odegaard after the completion of the pre-season training camp, the Spanish newspaper AS reported on Tuesday. According to the newspaper, Real Madrid officials…
Afghanistan upgrades efforts for civilians’ security
Kabul, July 26 (IANS) The Afghanistan government on Tuesday announced it will step up efforts to ensure protection of civilians as violence is constantly rising in the country since the withdrawal of foreign forces in…
Priyanka Chopra to join Usher, Hugh Evans on ‘Today Show’
Mumbai: Actress Priyanka Chopra during an event as she appeared on the latest cover of Maxim India magazine in Mumbai, on June 30, 2016. She has also topped the list of Maxim Hot 100 list…
13 killed in Somalia explosions
Mogadishu, July 26 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed and five injured on Tuesday in twin explosions near the airport in Mogadishu, Somalia security officials said. Most of the casualties were UN contractors who…
Search for missing AN-32 enters fifth day
Chennai/New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 which went missing on July 22 remains untraced despite massive search operations in the Bay of Bengal, the authorities said on Tuesday. “There is…
‘Kala chashma’ to be released on virtual app
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) ‘Kala chashma’, the first song of “Baar Baar Dekho”, will be released on Flickbay, touted as Bollywood’s official mobile app. Excel Entertainment and Dharma Productions will be presenting the first song…
Vice President condoles death of former Indian diplomat Arundhati Ghose
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Tuesday condoled the death of former diplomat Arundhati Ghose, saying she will be remembered for her role as head of the Indian delegation that…
Capital to host wedding show for potential brides, grooms
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The capital will play host to a two-day wedding show where potential brides and grooms will get an opportunity to get their hands on designerwear and also look for solutions…
Court grants bail to ex-Kejriwal aide Rajendra Kumar
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A court on Tuesday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a corruption case. Central Bureau…
Self-repairing textiles can also neutralise harmful chemicals
New York, July 26 (IANS) A new technology to coat fabric in self-healing, thin films may one day lead to chemically protective suits that may prevent farmers from exposure to pesticides, soldiers from chemical or…
Odisha announces Rs 60 lakh special incentive for Olympic qualifiers
Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Six sportspersons from Odisha who are to represent India in Rio Olympics 2016 will get Rs 10 lakh each as a special incentive, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Tuesday. Odisha…
Judicial custody of suspected IS operatives extended
Hyderabad, July 26 (IANS) A NIA special court on Tuesday extended, till August 24, the judicial custody of seven members of suspected Islamic State (IS) terror module arrested here. As the judicial custody of the…
Bichagadu completes 75 days
75 రోజులు పూర్తి చేసుకున్న ‘బిచ్చగాడు’ బిచ్చగాడు సినిమా దండయాత్ర కొనసాగుతోంది. సైలెంట్గా వచ్చి వైలెంట్ హిట్ కొట్టిన బిచ్చగాడు 75 రోజులు కూడా దాటింది. 75 రోజులంటే ఐదో పదో థియేటర్లలో కాదు.. మొత్తం 200 థియేటర్లలో.. అవును.. ఏ స్టార్కీ తీసిపోని రీతిలో సుమారు 200…
No plan for women in army combat role, Parrikar tells Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) There are no plans to induct women for combat roles in the Indian Army, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. “Presently, there is no proposal to…