Party belongs to me, people by my side: Mulayam
Lucknow, Jan 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said the ruling party of Uttar Pradesh belonged to him and that he enjoyed the support of the people. Mulayam told the media…
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Can’t seek votes on caste, community, religious lines: SC
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that seeking votes on the basis of caste, community, religion or language is illegal. A constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice…
Samsung likely to report forecast-beating Q4 earnings
Seoul, Jan 2 (IANS) Despite the Note 7 fiasco, Samsung Electronics Co is likely to report market forecast-beating earnings for the fourth quarter of 2016, helped by robust sales in its chip business, industry sources…
BREAKING NEWS: SC removes Anurag Thakur as BCCI President
Suany Martinez becomes maiden Bolivian woman to compete in Dakar race
Asuncion (Paraguay), Jan 2 (IANS) Driver Suany Martinez will on Monday become the first Bolivian woman to compete in the Dakar race, thus fulfilling one of her “dreams” on board a Can-Am quad motorcycle. “For…
53 trains delayed, 3 cancelled due to fog
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 53 trains were running late while three trains were cancelled on Monday due to heavy fog in many parts of north India, a railway official said. According to…
Constable shoots self at SC
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A constable shot himself dead inside the Supreme Court premises on Monday, police said. Chand Pal Singh, 45, was deputed at the court for the last one-and-half-years, a police officer…
Dalai Lama’s abode turning into concrete jungle
By Vishal Gulati McLeodganj (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 2 (IANS) This once-peaceful abode of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, with the Dhauladhar ranges in the backdrop, is rapidly turning into a concrete jungle with massive constructions…
Mulayam heads to Delhi, to approach EC on cycle symbol
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday headed to New Delhi after cancelling the party convention scheduled for January 5. The party supremo will approach the Election Commission of…
Mulayam calls off SP’s Jan 5 convention
Lucknow, Jan 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday cancelled the national convention called by him on January 5, SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav said in a tweet. Shivpal Singh, the younger…
12 die at new year party in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 12 persons were killed and three injured during a shootout at a new year party in Brazil, police said. The attack took place in the city of…
Eicher Motors logs 42 per cent sales growth
Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Two wheeler maker Eicher Motors Ltd closed last month logging at 42 per cent sales growth as compared to sales figures of December 2015, a statement said on Monday. Eicher Motors…
‘Bambi’ artist Tyrus Wong dies aged 106
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Tyrus Wong, the artist whose works inspired the Disney film ‘Bambi’, has died aged 106. A Chinese immigrant, Wong’s vibrant paintings captured Walt Disney’s eye and became the basis of the…
35 Russian diplomats expelled by Obama arrive in Moscow
Moscow, Jan 2 (IANS) The 35 Russian diplomats declared “persona non grata” by the US government arrived in Moscow early Monday morning, media reports said. The plane of the Russian government’s Rossiya Special Flight Detachment,…
Coolpad Mega 3: Budget smartphone for selfie lovers
By Qadri Inzamam New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad has done well with smartphones that are targeted at those who look for devices in the sub-Rs 10,000 category. Continuing the legacy, the…
Trump’s criticism of Lockheed Martin can save Australia ‘millions’
Canberra, Jan 2 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump’s attack on warplane manufacturer Lockheed Martin could cut millions of dollars off Australia’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Programme, a leading defence expert said on Monday. Late last…
Mulayam-Akhilesh take fight over ‘cycle’ to EC
Lucknow, Jan 2 (IANS) After days of wrangling and sordid tug of war to gain control over the party and its headquarters, the two factions of Samajwadi Party are set to approach the Election Commission…
Foggy Monday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) It was a foggy Monday morning here with the minimum temperature settling at 11 degrees Celsius, the weather office said. The sky would remain partly cloudy in the day with…
Rain, snowfall likely in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) Light rain at isolate places is likely to occur in Jammu and Kashmir as the weather office on Monday said rain and snowfall activity would become widespread between January 4 and…
I plan to keep creating characters: Stan Lee
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Stan Lee turned 94 last week, but the legendary writer has no plans to slow down. He says he wants to keep on creating characters. “I plan to keep creating…