‘Babe’ actor James Cromwell sentenced to week in jail
New York, July 1 (IANS) The “Babe” actor James Cromwell, also an activist, has been sentenced to a week in a New York jail in lieu of a fine for obstructing traffic during a 2015…
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AAP to support Meira Kumar, says party leader
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to extend its support to the opposition’s presidential candidate Meira Kumar, after its leaders met here to deliberate on the issue. “After discussing…
Defender Marquinhos renews contract with PSG
Paris, July 1 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has extended his contract for three seasons, the French football club announced on Saturday. The renewal of the 23-year-old Brazilian’s contract came after the contract extension of…
IAAF may reinstate Russia next month
Moscow, July 1 (IANS) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is likely to take a decision on the reinstatement of the suspended membership of the All-Russia Athletics Federation (ARAF) in early August, a senior…
Indians should pay taxes to become developed nation: Arun Jaitley
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India should have a “new normal” with citizens ready to pay the taxes they need to pay and a new mindset to move from a developing nation to a developed…
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GST impact: Apple cuts iPhone, iPad prices in India
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) A day after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into practice, Apple on Saturday reduced the retail prices of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watch models for its consumers…
`Diwali celebrations being targeted with high tax rates’
Chennai, July 1 (IANS) Protesting against the 28 per cent rate under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for their product, manufacturers of fireworks are planning to surrender their factory keys to the District Collector,…
Protein key to common respiratory virus identified
New York, July 1 (IANS) Scientists have identified the structure of a key protein behind a common respiratory virus, a finding that may provide a potential target for vaccines or treatments for the illness. Respiratory…
Hundreds march to attend slain LeT commander’s funeral
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) Hundreds of people from south Kashmir districts on Saturday marched to a village to attend the funeral of slain LeT commander, Bashir Lashkari who was killed in a gunfight with security…
Netizens share first GST bills online
Hyderabad, July 1 (IANS) With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) coming into effect on Saturday, people took to social media to share their first bills of the day. Describing their first tryst with GST,…
Indian firm takes over construction of Hindu temple in Bhutan
Thimphu, July 1 (IANS) Indian infrastructure major Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (JAL) has taken over construction of a Hindu temple in Thimphu and will complete it by June 2018, a media report said. The construction of…
France providing 65 mn euro credit for Puducherry water supply project
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) France has extended a 65 million euro credit facility for financing a water supply project in Puducherry, a statement said. An agreement was inked between the Government of India, represented…
Sports Minister Goel felicitates Srikanth
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday felicitated star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth and his coach Pullela Gopichand at his official residence here. Srikanth is now the only Indian man to…
Khushi didn’t participate in any dance show: Sridevi
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Sridevi’s younger daughter Khushi has been in the news for “auditioning” for a dance-based show, but the veteran actress has denied the rumour. Earlier this week, it was reported that…
Suspected IS member detained in Spain
Madrid, July 1 (IANS) Spanish Civil Guards have arrested a Syrian-origin man suspected of spending two years fighting for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. The 29-year-old man, whose…
Messi, Roccuzzo get married before 260 guests
Rosario (Argentina), July 1 (IANS) Football star Lionel Messi, 30, and his partner Antonella Roccuzzo, 29, who have two children together, got married in their hometown Rosario before 260 guests. The families of the bride…
Measuring protein levels may help early diagnosis of autism
New York, July 1 (IANS) Researchers have identified two proteins that may help diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD), especially in boys, with 82 per cent accuracy. Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that is characterised by…