New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on a plea against an event being organised by the Art of Living foundation, headed by Sri Sri…
Kuala Lumpur, March 1 (IANS) Seven-year-old Ylyas Allanazarov of Turkmenistan has become very noticeable at the 2016 World Team Table Tennis Championships here, even before his competition begins. When most of his peers are busy…
New York, March 1 (IANS) Often thought to be a lethal product of modernity, colon cancer may actually have its roots in pre-modern days as researchers have discovered a genetic mutation implicated in this debilitating…
Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z’s subscription-based music streaming service Tidal is being sued for $5 million for reportedly not paying independent artists proper royalties and for violating copyright. John Emanuele from the music…
Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to China towards March end, the media reported on Tuesday. A meeting of the Council of Ministers took a formal…
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) Some farmers in Thoubal district of Manipur are protesting against the state government’s move to acquire their land for the construction of a centrally-sponsored national sports university. Mutum Churamani, who represents…
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) The Japanese government will stipulate a long-term goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 from current levels. The move follows the international climate agreement reached in Paris…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Non-state actors from Pakistan were involved in the Pathankot terror attack but they cannot function smoothly without support from the state, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday in the…
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Only select officials knew about the plan to execute Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of then Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer. Qadri, trained as an elite commando and who was a bodyguard…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) AIADMK members on Tuesday created a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha demanding action against former finance minister P. Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram, forcing four adjournments in the pre-lunch sitting. AIADMK…
Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) The body of a young woman was found in an open field near the Gomtinagar railway station here on Tuesday morning, police said. Police said she had been gagged and strangled….
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Tuesday after the opposition members created a ruckus in the house, with the AIADMK members demanding action against former home minister…
Dhaka, March 1 (IANS) Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with an injury. Left-handed opener Tamim Iqbal has returned to the fold as the 20-year-old’s replacement for the rest…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Zeal For Unity — a unique peace initiative by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) — has come on board for the 12th edition of ‘Saanjh – Amritsar Lahore Peace Festival’…
Jammu, March 1 (IANS) Four members of a family including a baby died on Tuesday in a fire in Doda district of Jammu region, police said. A senior police officer said here that the fire…
Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) “Guardians Of The Galaxy 2” director James Gunn seemingly expressed his displeasure with “Spotlight” winning Best Picture award at the 2016 Oscars ceremony. Shortly after the winner of the coveted…
Melbourne, March 1 (IANS) Former pace great Craig McDermott on Tuesday chose not to renew his contract as assistant coach of the Australian cricket team and will finish his role following the World Twenty20 to…
Chandigarh, March 1 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday appointed Anand Chulani as their peak performance coach for the ninth edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament. Chulani has worked…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking suo motu contempt action against former home minister P. Chidambaram for perjury and misleading the apex court and the…
Seoul, March 1 (IANS) South Korea will force North Korea to give up its nuclear programme based on firm defence readiness and international cooperation, the media reported on Tuesday. South Korean President Park Geun-hye said…