Beijing, Jan 3 (IANS) The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 149.00 basis points to 6.8631 against the US dollar Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System….
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he has received a “great” letter from the top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un and expected their second meeting to…
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the fourth and final Test of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday. The…
United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) Belgium, Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia and South Africa have begun to assume responsibilities as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. The five countries hold a two-year term while Bolivia,…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress Megha Chakraborty says she took inspiration for a scene of her show “Krishna Chali London” from the movie “Namastey London”. In an upcoming episode on the show, Krishna (Megha) will…
Bumla: Indian and Chinese soldiers jointly celebrate New Year in Bumla along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district on Jan 1, 2019. (Photo: IANS)
New Delhi: Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal during the inspection of India’s first locomotive-less train or Train 18 at New Delhi Railway station, on Jan 2, 2019. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi: Union Railways Minister Piyush…
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) The US dollar rose as weak economic data from some major economies caused concerns over global growth, sparking demand for safe havens. After accounting for seasonal factors, the IHS Markit…
By Subhash K. Jha Film: Bumblebee Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena Director: Travis Knight Rating: ****(4 stars) The complex often a ridiculous relationship between Man (or Woman) and an Extra-Terrestrial creature has been done in…
Tripoli, Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) Three Libyan soldiers were killed and a fourth soldier was injured in two suicide bombings carried out by the Islamic State jihadist group in southern Libya, a spokesman for the United…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has registered a case against five Army officials, including a Colonel, for allegedly receiving bribes worth Rs 18 lakh. In…
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) The Central trade unions (CTUs) have urged West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to take “positive steps” in the proposed general strike called by them. The Central…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday announced the government has increased the number of academic faculty positions at SCERT and DIETs. “Delhi government has increased the number of academic…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The special session of the Delhi Assembly on Thursday will witness a protest from the opposition, BJP MLA Vijender Gupta said on Wednesday. The Leader of Opposition on Wednesday told…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The HDFC’s Board will consider raising Rs 45,000 crore through issuance of secured redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs). Accordingly, the company’s Board will consider the issuance of NCDs on private placement basis…
Lucknow, Jan 2 (IANS) BSP supremo Mayawati on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s media interview on the New Year Day was a lacklustre one, as it did not focus on the burning issues…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The national capital on Wednesday continued to breathe ‘very poor’ air on the second day of the year. According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Delhi government on Wednesday gave its nod to four new projects in the city for a better water supply in the coming summers. The projects will include water extraction…
Visakhapatnam/New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) In his first direct attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said those in power in the state were indulging in scams….