Industry, government finances at graver risk from drought
By Rohit Vaid New Delhi/Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Weak monsoons — long known as a nightmare for farmers — is no longer just considered a grave risk for agriculture but also for India Inc as…
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High alert in J&K after Pak inputs on probable terror attack
Srinagar, June 16 (IANS) An intelligence input about a major terror strike in Kashmir, reportedly shared by Pakistan, has prompted a high alert in the valley, a top security official said here on Sunday. The…
Contaminated water forces UP family to seek PM’s nod to end life
Hathras, June 16 (IANS) Contaminated water in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras is pushing residents to the wall. Unable to get clean drinking water for themselves, a father and his three daughters have written a letter to…
I’ve pushed myself as an artiste with ‘Leila’: Huma
By Simran Sethi New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) As Shalini, who sets out on an arduous 16-year-long search for her missing daughter born out of a ‘mixed’ marriage in the latest dystopian show “Leila”, actress…
Mumbai: Grand Finale of Femina Miss India 2019 #Gallery
Mumbai: Suman Rao (C) from Rajasthan has won the Femina Miss India World 2019, Shivani Jadhav (L) from Chhattisgarh clinched Femina Miss Grand India 2019 title and Shreya Shanker (R) from Bihar won Miss India…
Samsung Galaxy M40: Stunning display, better chipset
By Md Waquar Haider New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a bid to eat into Xiaomi’s mid-segment market share in India, South Korean tech giant Samsung has brought the fourth smartphone in its “Galaxy M”…
Patients suffer as bengal doctors strike enters 6th day
Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) Health services in West Bengal remained partially disrupted and state-run hospitals wore a deserted look on Sunday morning as the doctors strike entered its sixth day. Sunday being a holiday, the…
O.J. Simpson joins Twitter after 25 years of his arrest
San Francisco June 16 (IANS) Former American football player and actor O.J. Simpson has made his debut on Twitter 25 years after being accused of murdering his wife and her friend. “Hey Twitter world, this…
Froome thanks fans for support after accident
Madrid, June 16 (IANS) Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has expressed his gratitude to the Team Ineos fans, reassuring them that he is focusing on recovering well from an accident he recently suffered….
Priyanka Chopra gets a ‘little’ dancing partner
New York, June 16 (IANS) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was shaking a leg to a Bollywood number along with a new dancing partner. Priyanka on Sunday uploaded a video of her dancing to the megastar…
Over 1000% increase in registered child care institutions in India since 2015
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Despite an increase in the number of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in the country, it is found that they do not provide the type of nurturing and stimulating environment needed…
ADB to provide Pakistan $3.4bn loan for budgetary support
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide a loan of $3.4 billion to Pakistan for budgetary support, a Minister has confirmed. The announcement was made by federal Minister for Planning, Development…
Uddhav, Sena MPs visit Ram Janmabhoomi temple
Ayodhya, June 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, his family and all 18 Members of Parliament of the party, on Sunday, arrived in Ayodhya and offered prayers at the Ram Janambhoomi temple. Thackeray, who…
Harsh Vardhan visits AES-hit Muzaffarpur, death toll rises to 81
Patna, June 16 (IANS) Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday visited Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, where 81 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in the past fortnight. Seven children died on Sunday,…
China claims broad consensus after UN envoy’s Xinjiang visit
Beijing, June 16 (IANS) The Chinese government on Sunday said that it has reached a broad consensus on counter-terrorism with the UN following the controversial visit by a top ranking envoy to Xinjiang where an…
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos, TV presenter tie knot
Seville (Spain), June 16 (IANS) Real Madrid star defender Sergio Ramos and Spanish TV presenter Pilar Rubio tied the knot at the Seville Cathedral in a wedding ceremony attended by leading sports and entertainment personalities….
Mumbai: Grand Finale of Femina Miss India 2019 – Katrina Kaif #Gallery
Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif performs on stage during the grand finale of the beauty pageant at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium in Mumbai on June 16, 2019. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif performs on…
Telecom tower firms seek more relief, priority lending
By Anjana Das New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The telecom tower industry has urged the Finance Ministry to allow accelerated depreciation rate of 65 per cent on batteries, 20 per cent funding through External Commercial…
Venezuela, Peru play scoreless draw in Copa America
Porto Alegre (Brazil), June 16 (IANS) Venezuela and Peru played to a 0-0 draw in their opening match at the Copa America, a Group A contest. The result on Saturday night leaves the two teams…
Ex-Leader of Opposition Vikhe-Patil joins Fadnavis cabinet
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Former Congressman and Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Sunday joined the cabinet of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Vikhe-Patil, who joined as a Minister, was administered the oath of…