‘Hamid’ to be screened in Kashmir before release
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The makers of “Hamid”, a film which tells a story about a Kashmiri boy in search for his father, are planning to show the movie to the people in the Valley…
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Governors may play key role within constitutional framework: Modi
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the Governors had a crucial role to play within the constitutional framework and they could ensure better implementation of the central schemes for…
MP farmers’ protests continue for fourth day
Bhopal, June 4 (IANS) The ongoing protest by farmers in Madhya Pradesh entered its fourth day on Monday as many areas are now facing shortages of vegetables and milk, while in some, vegetables were being…
Alia Bhatt to endorse air hostess training institute
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt has been announced as the brand ambassador of the air hostess training institute Frankfinn Aviation. Alia said in a statement: “While preparing for my role in ‘Badrinath Ki…
Only 60% plastic waste is processed: Environment Minister
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Urging the states to work together for the country to achieve its environment targets within a year, the Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that only 60 per…
Mexico hope to break ‘fourth-match jinx’
Mexico City, June 4 (IANS) Mexico, together with Brazil and Germany, are the only teams surviving the group stage at the last six FIFA World Cups. But the CONCACAF giants haven’t managed to make it…
Ferrari crash: Forensic team examines car, accident spot
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) A day after a person was killed and another injured in a car crash in West Bengal’s Howrah district, a team of forensic experts on Monday examined the wrecked convertible Ferrari…
Shillong violence: Centre deploys additional paramilitary forces
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) As Meghalaya’s capital Shillong remained affected for the forth day with fresh violence late on Sunday, the Union Home Ministry approved deployment of 10 additional paramilitary forces in the tension-hit…
Tigmanshu Dhulia is a master: Sikander Kher
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Actor Sikander Kher, who will be seen playing a negative character in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s upcoming film “Milan Talkies”, has described him as a master of direction. “Tigmanshu is very passionate. He…
Case against Agriculture Minister for ‘anti-farmer’ jibe
Patna, June 4 (IANS) A case was lodged against Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Monday for “insulting farmers”, a lawyer said. Social activist Tamanna Hashmi filed the case in…
ISL: Mumbai City FC rope in left-back Subhasish Bose
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Mumbai City FC on Monday roped in India and Bengaluru FC fullback Subhasish Bose for the next two years. This is Mumbai’s newest addition after they…
Global application infrastructure, AIM market grew 12% in 2017: Report
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Global application infrastructure and middleware market (AIM) grew 12 per cent in 2017 to reach $28.5 billion, a report said on Monday. According to market research firm Gartner, a significant…
Higher solatium for milch animals killed in J&K border firing
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Central government has increased compensation for the loss of milch animals killed during cross border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, an official statement said. For the loss of each…
Bengal aims at adding 1,620 acres land under sericulture in FY19
Kolkata, June 4 (IANS) The West Bengal government, which has been ramping up raw silk production in the state, is planning to add about 1,620 acres of cultivable land under sericulture production in the current…
Women find risky sexual behaviour most disgusting: Study
London, June 4 (IANS) Women generally find certain situations more disgusting than men do and a new study says that they regard risky sexual behaviour as very disgusting, apparently as a result of an instinct…
Parliamentary panel asks banks to come up with roadmap on NPAs
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance on Monday asked banks to come out with a roadmap to deal with non-performing assets (NPA) and suggested their redefining and classification…
Warner to join Smith in Canadian T20 league
Toronto, June 4 (IANS) Tainted former Australia Vice captain David Warner will join his former captain Steve Smith at the Global T20 Canadian league later this month. This will mark the return to the game…
States need more rights to combat pollution: Bihar Deputy CM
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi on Monday said that states need more rights to combat pollution and to be able to amend legislations like the Motor Vehicles Act which…
Duterte criticised for kissing woman
Seoul, June 4 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn criticism for kissing an overseas Filipina woman worker on the lips during an event here. The incident took place on Sunday when Duterte was speaking…
Take charge as change-makers: President tells Governors
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday asked Governors to use their position in bringing about changes in the lives of those marginalised and enhancing higher education standards in the country….