New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The government is hopeful of achieving double-digit gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the country by the fourth quarter of the ongoing financial year, Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal…
Washington, June 18 (IANS) US Democrat lawmakers have expanded their campaign highlighting President Donald Trump’s administrations forced separation of migrant children from their families at the Mexico border, a media report said. Against a notable…
Bogota, June 18 (IANS) Conservative political newcomer Ivan Duque has been elected President of Colombia, a media report said on Monday. Duque, 41, garnered 10.3 million votes or about 53.98 per cent of the ballot…
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Truck owners and operators launched an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday against increasing diesel prices and a sharp hike of third party insurance premium. “The indefinite strike against the soaring diesel…
Washington, June 18 (IANS) US First Lady Melania Trump has called for an end to the policy of separating parents and children illegally entering the country from Mexico. “Mrs Trump believes we need to be…
Los Angeles, June 18 (IANS) Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Incredibles 2” opened with an estimated 180 million U.S. dollars in its debut weekend in North America, smashing multiple box office records for an animated…
Moscow, June 17 (IANS) Mexico created the first upset of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, overcoming defending champions Germany 1-0 in a frenetic Group F game at the Luzhniki Stadium here on Sunday. Forward Hirving…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, which have been demanding special status category, that the Centre is committed in “letter and spirit” to…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon Chief Ministers to contribute their efforts towards 100 per cent implementation of Central schemes for the poor people’s welfare as he said…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Targeting the Narendra Modi government, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday said that when a government starts fearing its own people, it is time for it to go. The…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Four non-BJP Chief Ministers met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at the meeting of the NITI Aayog’s fourth general council meeting here and urged him to immediately resolve the…
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Indian economy grew at a healthy 7.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017-18 and the challenge now is to turn…
Kaliningrad (Russia), June 17 (IANS) Croatia went to the top of Group D in the FIFA World Cup following their 2-0 easy victory over Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium here on Saturday. Veteran striker Mario…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A day before the Niti Aayog meeting, four non-BJP Chief Ministers extended their support to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s sit-in protest at Lt. Governor’s office, saying there is a…
San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Facebook has updated its advertising policy to prohibit ads for weapon accessories to users under the age of 18, the media reported. The social network currently bans ads for the…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Millions of people across the country on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour and gaiety as President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the citizens joy and harmony….
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) In a new twist to the MLAs disqualification case, one of the rebel AIADMK MLAs considered close to sidelined leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday said he will withdraw the petition challenging…
Hyderabad, June 16 (IANS) Muslims across Telangana celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and gaiety on Saturday. Thousands of Muslims offered Eid prayers at Eidgahs or open grounds and mosques in the twin cities of Hyderabad…
By Subhash K. Jha Watching the eight stunning actresses of “Ocean’s 8” whooping it up at the extensive promotional events for the much-hyped film, I felt deep pride and a sense of deja vu. This…
Washington, June 16 (IANS) The US government has separated at least 2,000 children from parents at the Mexico border since implementing a policy that results in such family separations, the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) has…