CBI on Bofors: Only SC or Centre can reopen case
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The CBI on Friday said it can re-investigate the Bofors case only if the Supreme Court or the Centre orders it. This was after a parliamentary panel suggested that the…
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‘Traditional mustard output adequate, don’t need GM mustard’
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Rajasthan, India’s top mustard producing state on Friday, expressed its reservations over commercial introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) variety of mustard, saying output from the traditional varieties was adequate. Rajasthan’s…
Very picky about my work: Amyra Dastur
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Actress Amyra Dastur says she chooses quality over quantity and so, she is very picky about the work she does. “I’ve featured in two Bollywood films, one Tamil film and…
Rajasthan to launch olive tea next month
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Rajasthan government is planning to launch olive tea in August this year, said a minister here on Friday. The green tea produced using leaves of olive tree will be…
Centre’s plea on food processing units
Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries has requested the state governments to bring changes in land use for considering the food processing units, particularly small and micro facilities, as part…
X-rays, even in low dose, may harm your heart
London, July 14 (IANS) Even low exposure to ionising radiation, such as X-rays, may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a study has cautioned. The findings indicated that an individuals’ exposure to X-rays, even at…
Real Madrid capture Real Betis midfielder Ceballos
Madrid, July 14 (IANS) Real Madrid on Friday announced that Real Betis midfielder Dani Ceballos has signed a six-year contract with the record European football champions. The 20-year-old Ceballos grabbed interest from several leading European…
New anti-helicopter mine, multipurpose craft at Russia’s aviation salon
Moscow, July 14 (IANS) A new anti-helicopter mine and a prototype of the light multipurpose aircraft will be showcased at the coming International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS, Russia’s national research centre Zhukovsky Institute has…
FIR against AIB’s Tanmay Bhat for offensive meme on Modi
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Mumbai Police Cyber Cell on Friday registered a complaint against comedian Tanmay Bhat promoted All India Bakchod (AIB) for posting an offensive meme about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official…
Five Egyptian security men killed in checkpoint attack
Cairo, July 14 (IANS) At least five security men were killed on Friday when militants opened fire at a checkpoint in Giza province in Egypt, an interior ministry source said. “Two policemen and three recruits…
Chelsea midfielder Chalobah joins Watford
London, July 14 (IANS) Chelsea’s young midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford in a five-year deal after not getting the assurance of first team football at the London club. England Under-21 player Chalobah, who was…
Chinese rape suspect to be prosecuted 21 years after crime
Beijing, July 14 (IANS) A child rape suspect will face prosecution in China’s Henan province more than 20 years after the crime, said the court on Friday. The suspect, surnamed Liu, was suspected of raping…
New class of breast cancer drugs are well tolerated: Study
New York, July 14 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that a new class of oral drugs for treating breast cancer are generally well-tolerated with a manageable toxicity profile for most patients. The…
Three Indian vulture species in global list for highest protection
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Ten critically endangered vulture species in the world, including three from India, are set to get the highest degree of protection, according to conservationists. India, ahead of the international talks…
Lynda Carter in talks to appear in ‘Wonder Woman’ sequel
Los Angeles, July 14 (IANS) Actress Lynda Carter, who played the original Wonder Woman in the 1970s show, is in talks for a role in the new “Wonder Woman” film franchise. “We were trying to…
SC defers Mallya’s hearing
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday deferred hearing on the quantum of punishment to be awarded to liquor baron Vijay Mallya till the government produces him before it. Mallya has been…
Indian equities close lower, intra-day highs for Sensex, Nifty
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) After four consecutive sessions of gains, the Indian equity markets provisionally closed on a marginally lower note on Friday as investors booked profits. But key indices touched fresh intra-day high levels….
Prannoy stunned; Manu-Sumeeth, Pranaav-Sikki in Canada Open quarters
Calgary (Canada), July 14 (IANS) Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy suffered an upset in the pre-quarterfinals, while the men’s doubles pair of Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy and the mixed doubles combine of Pranaav Jerry…
Trump attends Bastille Day military parade
Paris, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday attended the annual Bastille Day parade here as the guest of honour Trump, who arrived in Paris on Thursday along with his wife Melania, watched…