Islamabad, Aug 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Monday kicked off a three-day conference of its envoys based in various countries, including India. The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday reported a 12.7 per cent increase in its total sales in July, to 1,37,116 units as compared to 1,21,712 units sold…
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Ruling AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday dismissed the party’s Rajya Sabha member L. Sasikala Pushpa from the party after the latter slapped a DMK…
New York, Aug 1 (IANS) Identifying a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, scientists have explained what goes on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a…
US actor Dwayne Johnson is seen at the presentation of his film ‘San Andreas’ in Mexico City, Mexico, on 23 May 2015. EFE/Alex Cruz Los Angeles, Aug 1 (IANS) Actor Dwayne Johnson’s comedy HBO series…
Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS) Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd on Monday said it closed last month selling 10.492 units, down by five per cent over the comparable period last year. In a statement issued…
Beijing, Aug 1 (IANS) Beijing launched a worldwide campaign to seek designs for the emblems of both 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. At an event held to celebrate the first anniversary of the successful…
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Akshay Dogra was caught in a minor fire mishap while shooting a sequence for TV show “Waaris”. The actor says he was lucky to escape unhurt. In one scene, Akshay, seen…
Noida: Actress Vidya Balan during the inauguration of Senco Gold and Diamonds’ showroom in Noida, on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) By Sahana Ghosh Patjor (Jharkhand), Aug 1 (IANS) Vidya Balan is known for…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Royal Enfield maker, Eicher Motors Ltd., on Monday reported that its motorcycles sales grew 31 percent in July to 53,378 units from 40,760 units sold in the corresponding month last…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) Three years after being told his career was over, ace Indian shooter Prakash Nanjappa will be vying for a gold medal at the Rio Olympics, starting August 5. Nanjappa’s…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The government on Monday sought parliament’s nod for additional spending of Rs 1.03 lakh crore, though the cash outgo will only be Rs 20,948.26 crore. “Approval of parliament is sought…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The BJP on Monday issued a whip to its Rajya Sabha members to be present in the House for the next three days, sources said. The whip has been issued…
Kingston, Aug 1 (IANS) Promising opener Lokesh Rahul, whose career best 158 put India in the driver’s seat in the second Test against the West Indies, reckoned that the double paced nature of the wicket…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro is ready to host “great” Summer Olympic Games despite any last-minute problems that might occur, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said. The IOC Executive…
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The government is making all efforts to bring back the 10,000 Indian workers rendered jobless in Saudi Arabia and is also providing them food in camps, External Affairs Minister Sushma…
Patna, Aug 1 (IANS) A Bihar court on Monday granted bail to Ruby Rai, an accused in the toppers’ scam, a government lawyer said. A special juvenile court here granted her bail after hearing a…