NCR air quality dips to ‘severe’
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) worsened to “severe” on Saturday with a drop in wind speed and lowering of effluents’ mixing height, officials said. According to the…
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Vincenzo Montella presented as Sevilla’s new coach
Seville (Spain), Dec 30 (IANS) Vincenzo Montella of Italy was on Saturday presented as Sevilla’s new coach, succeeding Eduardo Berizzo, who was dismissed last week. Montella signed an 18-month contract with Sevilla, which currently holds…
No cuts ordered, only five modifications: CBFC chief on ‘Padmavati’
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has not suggested any cuts in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmavati”, but has asked for five modifications for the movie to get a U/A certificate,…
Commonwealth journalists’ forum concerned over death threats to Bangladeshi journo
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), a global body of media practitioners working under the umbrella of the Commonwealth, on Saturday voiced concern over the death threats issued to Shyamal Dutta,…
On New Year’s Eve, Kashmir is sold out
Gulmarg, Dec 30 (IANS) New Year couldn’t be likely to begin on a better note for the tourist industry of Kashmir. This world-famous ski resort was completely sold out Saturday as scores of tourists from…
Sushil, supporters booked by Delhi Police
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Indian wrestling star Sushil Kumar and several of his supporters were booked by Delhi Police on Saturday following a complaint by fellow grappler Parveen Rana. Supporters of Sushil and Rana…
Despite orders, e-commerce sites not disclosing MRP: Survey
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Most sellers on the e-commerce sites have failed to comply with an oder of the Department of Consumer Affairs to disclose the MRPs of their products on their portals, according…
Mumbai pub tragedy: FIRs lodged, ‘look-out notices’ issued, demolition drive on
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Cracking the whip in wake of the blaze in Kamala Mills Compound which left 14 dead and 55 injured, the Mumbai police on Saturday lodged three new FIRs against various pub…
India-Palestine Solidarity Front welcomes recall of envoy for sharing dais with Saeed
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) The India-Palestine Solidarity Front (IPSF) on Saturday strongly condemned the Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Waleed Abu Ali, for sharing the dais with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed and welcomed his recall. “We…
Mysuru: Mahurat of film Prabhudheva
Mysuru: Actor Prabhudheva during mahurat of his untitled project in Mysuru. (Photo: IANS) Mysuru: Actor Prabhudheva during mahurat of his untitled project in Mysuru. (Photo: IANS) Mysuru: Actor Prabhudheva during mahurat of his untitled project…
Mumbai: Elli AvRam seen at Bandra
Mumbai: Actress Elli AvRam seen at Bandra in Mumbai on Dec 29, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Elli AvRam seen at Bandra in Mumbai on Dec 29, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Elli AvRam seen…
Mumbai: Shama Sikander seen at airport
Mumbai: Actress Shama Sikander seen at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai on Dec 29, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Shama Sikander seen at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai on Dec 29,…
Mumbai: Varun Dhawan seen at airport
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan seen at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai on Dec 30, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan seen at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai on Dec 30,…
Alfie invited at Kolkata Open Snooker Championship
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) English professional Alfie Burden has been invited to the annual snooker championship ‘Kolkata Open 2018’ which is set to begin from next week. Alfie was quarter finalist in two major events…
Sanjay Singh’s name for Rajya Sabha seat speculation: AAP leader
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Keeping the suspense alive about the names of candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats from Delhi falling vacant next month, ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj dubbed reports about…
Iranian government tells citizens to avoid ‘illegal gatherings’
Tehran, Dec 30 (IANS) The Iranian government has told people to avoid “illegal gatherings” in the wake of two days of angry anti-establishment protests over corruption and living standards in the country. Despite scores of…
Want complete ban on ‘Padmavati’, will vandalise theatres, warns Karni Sena
Jaipur, Dec 30 (IANS) Unimpressed by the Censor Board’s decision to seek modifications and change the name to “Padmavat”, the Shree Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena on Saturday demanded a complete ban on the Sanjay Leela…
Beijing launches testing base for autopilot cars
Beijing, Dec 30 (IANS) A district in the Chinese capital has launched a testing base for autopilot vehicles in the Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park. The Shunyi district government said on Friday that the base was a…
AC Milan, Fiorentina play 1-1 draw in Serie A
Florence (Italy), Dec 30 (IANS) AC Milan gained a point after a 1-1 away draw against Fiorentina in the Serie A 19th round here on Saturday. After a scoreless first half, Giovanni Simeone netted the…
Sakshi in Commonwealth Games squad, Geeta misses out
Lucknow, Dec 30 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Saturday secured a spot in the Indian women’s wrestling squad for next year’s Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships here while ‘Dangal’ star Geeta Phogat missed…