Arkansas carries out first execution in 12 years
Washington, April 21 (IANS) The US state of Arkansas carried out its first execution in more than a decade after the Supreme Court, in a last-minute series of orders, rejected requests by a death row…
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US Defense Secretary assures Syria had chemical weapons
Jerusalem, April 21 (IANS) US Secretary of Defense James Mattis on Friday said the Syrian regime had chemical weapons and recommended that it should not be used anymore. During an official visit to Israel, Mattis…
I, not Advani, incited mob to raze Babri mosque: Ex-BJP MP
Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh), April 21 (IANS) Former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti on Friday said it was he and not former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani who egged a frenzied mob to raze the Babri…
Kim Kardashian slammed over Virgin Mary Kimoji
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian received online backlash after she transformed herself into Virgin Mary for her Kimoji app. Kim posted three new animated images of Kimoji on the app’s…
Los Angeles police won’t act as federal immigration force
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti vowed that local police would not help the federal government detain undocumented immigrations for deportation. In his State of the City address in English and…
Trump plans executive actions on finance, tax rules
Washington, April 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is planning to order a review of key financial rules on Friday, according to a White House official. Trump will sign two presidential memos in this regard,…
‘Maatr’: Raveena shines in hard hitting rape revenge saga (Movie Review, Rating: ****)
By Subhash K Jha Film: ‘Maatr’; Director: Ashtar Sayed; Starring: Raveena Tandon, Madhur Mittal, Anurag Arora; Rating: **** A raucous raga on the aftermath of rape, much of “Maatr” unfolds in a stern humourless no-nonsense…
Panamagate: SC orders probe into Sharif’s links
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a Joint Investigation Team to probe the involvement of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Panama Papers case.
N.Korea accuses US of aggravating regional tension
Seoul, April 20 (IANS) North Korea on Thursday accused the US of escalating tension in the Korean peninsula by sending Vice President Mike Pence to Seoul, where he warned Pyongyang not to test the resolve…
Australia unveils major changes to citizenship process
Canberra, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced major changes to citizenship laws, making it tougher for foreign nationals to become Australian citizens. Aspiring citizens will have to undergo tougher tests on their…
‘Maatr’: Raw and compelling (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Maatr”; Director: Ashtar Sayed; Cast: Raveena Tandon, Rushad Rana, Madhur Mittal, Alisha Khan, Divya Jagdale, Anurag Arora, Saheem Khan; Rating: *** Designed as a pulpy thriller, “Maatr” is an astutely plotted,…
New exoplanet may be best place to look for alien life
London, April 20 (IANS) A rocky exoplanet orbiting in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star 40 light-years from the Earth may be the best place scientists have found so far to look for…
Please don’t target us: Rajamouli on Karnataka issue
Bengaluru, April 20 (IANS) Filmmaker S.S Rajamouli on Thursday requested to the people that “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion”, slated for release on April 28, should not be targeted for some comments made by actor Sathyaraj…
N.Korea may figure again on ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list
Washington, April 20 (IANS) The US government is considering putting North Korea back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, from which the Pyongyang regime was removed in 2008. “We’re reviewing all the status…
Fox News fires Bill O’Reilly after sexual harassment accusations
New York, April 20 (IANS) Media giant 21st Century Fox on Wednesday announced the ouster of Fox News television host Bill O’Reilly amid accusations of sexual harassment presented against him. “After a thorough and careful…
SC wants Advani, others tried in Babri case; Opposition happy
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived the conspiracy charge in the Babri Masjid demolition case against BJP and VHP leaders including L.K. Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, triggering calls for…
Centre banishes VIP red beacons, Congress says mere symbolism
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) VIPs will not be allowed to flaunt red beacons atop their vehicles from May 1, the government announced on Wednesday, in a decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
Nasscom allays fears over Trump’s order on H1-B visas
Bengaluru, April 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s new executive order on the H1-B visas for software engineers would have no impact or change the lottery underway, said the Indian IT industry’s representative body Nasscom…
Sonu Nigam goes bald, says he isn’t anti-Muslim
Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) Renowned singer Sonu Nigam on Wednesday shaved off his head, hours after offering to apologize if his tweets on azaan blared from loudspeakers were seen to be anti-Muslim. After the tweets…
Will not resign, conspiracy charges not proven: Uma Bharti
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) BJP leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday said she would not resign as Union Minister and that the charges of conspiracy in the Babri Masjid demolition case have not yet been…