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Pakistan SC resumes Panama Papers case hearing
Islamabad, July 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday resumed the hearing of the Panama Papers graft case that will decide the future of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has challenged as “biased” and…
Nokia 105 now in India, ‘130’ to come soon
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Finnish start-up HMD Global, which owns Nokia brand, on Monday announced the dual release of its Nokia 105 and Nokia 130 feature phones with refreshed designs and updated features. Both…
Venkaiah Naidu emerges as NDA’s front-runner for Vice President
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday emerged as a front-runner for vice presidential candidate of the ruling NDA, sources said. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Parliamentary Board…
Karnataka transfers jail officials in Sasikala row
Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Monday transferred IPS officer D. Roopa after she exposed alleged corruption and irregularities involving jailed AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala in a Bengaluru prison. An official order…
Most legisaltors in Telugu states vote by afternoon
Hyderabad/Amaravati, July 17 (IANS) Almost all legislators in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh assemblies had cast their votes by Monday afternoon to elect the country’s 14th President. Over 100 out of the 119 legislators in Telangana…
Pet Fed’s Mumbai debut excites Dino Morea
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor Dino Morea, who is the supporter of Pet Fed, a pet festival held every year, says he is extremely excited about the festival. “I’m extremely excited for Pet Fed 2017…
Lok Sabha pays tribute to departed members, adjourned for day
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Monday after obituary references to former Union Minister Vinod Khanna, who was a sitting member from Gurdaspur. The House also paid…
East Bengal fans’ turnout at training thrills coach
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) East Bengal’s newly appointed head coach Khalid Jamil was surprised at large crowds pouring in to watch the first practice session of the season at the club ground here on Monday….
Barrios nets brace as Gremio beat Ponte Preta
Rio de Janeiro, July 17 (IANS) Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios scored two second-half goals as Gremio defeated Ponte Preta 3-1 in Brazil’s Serie A football championship in Porto Alegre on Sunday. Midfielder Everton Soares was…
When Arjun wanted to be worthy enough for Anil Kapoor
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor will soon be seen sharing screen space for the first time with his uncle Anil Kapoor. He says it’s always been a dream for him to work with…
Gopalkrishna Gandhi opposed Yakub Memon’s hanging: Shiv Sena
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Monday questioned opposition parties for fielding Gopalkrishna Gandhi for the vice-presidential election, saying the latter had been opposed to the…
Anurag Basu ‘amazed’ to see the child in Big B
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Director Anurag Basu says he is amazed to see the child within megastar Amitabh Bachchan is alive. On Sunday, Amitabh lauded Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif-starrer “Jagga Jasoos” calling it innovative,…
Majority reject Maduro’s plan to amend Venezuelan constitution
Caracas, July 17 (IANS) A vast majority of Venezuelan voters, 98.4 percent, rejected the President’s proposal to form a National Constituent Assembly to amend the country’s Constitution in an opposition-backed referendum. A total of 7,186,170…
Karnataka shunts out police officer Roopa for jail expose
Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS) The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government on Monday transferred controversial Indian Police Service officer D. Roopa days after she exposed the rampant corruption and massive irregularities in the Bengaluru Central Jail, said an…
Meira vs Kovind: Lawmakers vote to elect India’s 14th President
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Lawmakers across India voted on Monday to elect the country’s 14th President with Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu declaring that ruling NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind would win with a…
Rocky, Mayur return to small screen with new show
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Television anchor duo Rocky and Mayur, popularly known for their show “Highway on My Plate”, will be seen on a new show “Rocky & Mayur’s Offbeat Australia”. “Our voyage of…
‘Night of the Living Dead’ director George A. Romero dead
Los Angeles, July 17 (IANS) George A. Romero, who launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 “Night of the Living Dead”, is dead. He was 77. The director died on July 16, confirms variety.com….
China’s GDP grows 6.9% in 2017 first half
Beijing, July 17 (IANS) China’s gross domestic product grew 6.9 per cent year-on-year while the retail sector rose 10.4 per cent in the first half of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics…