Now, Lalu’s daughter-in-law to join politics
Patna, July 4 (IANS) RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, wife of his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, is all set to enter politics in Bihar, a party leader said on Wednesday. A day…
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Large accounts to be concentrated in specially designated branches: PNB
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) State-run Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday said that it has embarked on a credit restructuring exercise under which large accounts as well as lending operations will be concentrated in…
Warner named captain of Canadian Twenty20 franchise
Toronto, July 4 (IANS) Banned former Australia vice-captain David Warner was on Wednesday named captain of Canadian Twenty20 franchise Winnipeg Hawks. “He’s going to be a good leader,” Winnipeg coach Waqar Younis was quoted as…
Matrimonial disputes: Another lookout circular issued against NRI
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government has decided to issue one more Look out Circular (LoC) against an NRI to create a stronger deterrent for husbands who have abandoned their wives in India, the…
Amarinder orders mandatory dope test of all government employees, police
Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has ordered mandatory dope test of all government employees, including police personnel, from the time of their recruitment through every stage of their service, an official…
England striker Vardy in injury doubt
Moscow, July 4 (IANS) England striker Jamie Vardy is now a serious injury doubt as the side turns their attention to preparing Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal clash against Sweden in Samara. Vardy played as a…
Ex-Brazil star Ronaldo defends Neymar against play-acting claims
Moscow, July 4 (IANS) Brazil football great Ronaldo has leapt to the defense of his compatriot Neymar, refuting claims the Selecao forward has been play-acting during the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Among those to…
Renegades and Finch extend deal for 2 more BBL seasons
Melbourne, July 4 (IANS) A day after Aaron Finch broke his own individual record for the highest T20 International score, the Australia T20I skipper’s contract with Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades was extended…
Modi government nod to 50% profit for farmers over input cost
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In a decision with political ramifications in an election year, the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday approved a Minimum Support Price (MSP), providing farmers a profit of 50 per cent…
Sale of tickets for Asian Games commences
Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) The sale of tickets has begun for the 18th Asian Games, a regional multi-sport event to be held later this year. The tickets are being sold online with various prices hovering…
Real Madrid deny links to France star forward Mbappe
Madrid, July 4 (IANS) Record European football champions Real Madrid released a statement Wednesday to categorically deny they are interested in signing emerging France star Kylian Mbappe. In an unusual effort to quell rumours linking…
Yes Bank receives SEBI’s approval to launch mutual fund
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Private sector lender Yes Bank on Wednesday said that it has received the final regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence its mutual fund business….
Gadkari flags off taxi ambulance service
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday flagged-off the taxi-ambulance service initiated by the Wagon Cab start-up. In the initial phase, the Wagon Cab will operate with 200…
Dinesh Gundu Rao named new Karnataka Congress chief
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Bengaluru MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao as President of the party’s Karnataka unit. Congress General Secretary Ashok Gehlot announced the appointment of Gundu Rao as…
Shashank Vyas joins Donal in ‘Roop…’
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actor Shashank Vyas, popular for playing Jagdish Singh in the show “Balika Vadhu” on child marriage, has bagged a role in “Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop”, which has a “bold…
Cabinet approves 50% profit over input cost for farmers
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) With less than a year to go for the general elections, the BJP-led NDA government on Wednesday approved a steep increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for summer-sown crops…
‘Yeh Un Dinon…’ actor to make Bollywood debut
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actor Randeep Rai of “Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai” fame will soon make his Bollywood debut with the romance-comedy “Saroj Ka Rishta”. Randeep’s character will be entangled in a love…
Cabinet okays MoU with Britain for cooperation in law, justice
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave the green signal to the signing of a MoU with Britain for cooperation in the…
LG, Delhi government should work together: Dikshit
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi will suffer if the Lt Governor and the Delhi government do not work together or are in conflict, former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Wednesday. She said that…
Cabinet nod for transfer of SSB land to Arunachal
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the transfer of a 5.99 acre Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) plot in Tawang to the Arunachal Pradesh government for constructing a multipurpose ground. Union…