SC not to pronounce Jallikattu verdict for a week
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed not to pronounce its verdict on Jallikattu for one week in the wake of large scale protests in Tamil Nadu against the ban on…
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Free expression in varsities under threat: Manmohan Singh
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said independent thinking and free expression at Indian universities were under “threat” in the wake of unrests at the University of Hyderabad (HCU) and…
Obama posts emotional farewell letter on Facebook
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) As Donald Trump sets to take oath as the 45th President of the United States, outgoing President Barack Obama shared an emotional farewell letter on the social networking site Facebook….
Jammu doctor allegedly molests medical student
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) A doctor at the Government Medical College here has allegedly molested a student, triggering a noisy protest in the assembly on Friday. Amid slogan shouting demonstrations in the house, the government…
‘Cuba-US ties uncertain under Trump’
Havana, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite a recent thaw in bilateral relations, the future of ties between Havana and Washington remains uncertain under Donald Trump, who is going to be sworn-in as the President of the…
Mamata assures ‘friendly’ atmosphere to industrialists
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) In an effort to shed West Bengal’s investor wary image and woo much needed capital, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday promised a “friendly environment” to Indian and foreign industrialists if…
Trump promises to ‘work hard’ for the American people
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Donald Trump pledged unity and promised a change that America has not seen in decades, as he spoke in front of a crowd of thousands in Washington, D.C., on his final…
Tamil techies in Kochi protest against Jallikattu ban
Kochi, Jan 20 (IANS) More than 300 information technology professionals from Tamil Nadu on Friday protested at the Infopark campus to demand the ban on Jallikattu be lifted. Rallying on the main road in front…
Civil society group demands CBI probe into Mizoram lottery scam
Aizawl, Jan 20 (IANS) A Mizoram anti-corruption watchdog has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee lottery scam. The People’s Right to Information and Development Society of Mizoram (Prism)…
Robert De Niro calls Trump bad example
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) Veteran Hollywood actor Robert De Niro while addressing an anti-Trump demonstration here said that the US President-elect “Donald Trump is a bad example of the country and this city”. De…
Kremlin names US hand in ‘everyday’ cyber attacks on Russia
Moscow, Jan 20 (IANS) Russia has said that it has information about possible involvement of US intelligence agencies, besides others, in cyber attacks on Russia’s government servers, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Peskov made the…
Mika Singh attends Trump’s pre-inaugural dinner
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood singer Mika Singh attended a “prestigious” dinner hosted by the incoming US President Donald Trump here. The Bollywood singer, who was seen sporting an all black ensemble, captioned the image:…
Protesters clash with police as Trump readies to lead US
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) As President-elect Donald Trump stepped into Washington on Thursday for a round of rituals and celebrations in preparation for his swearing-in with a call to unify the country, clashes broke out…
Meet the new US First Family
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) With just a few hours remaining for Donald Trump to become the 45th President of the US, here’s a bit about the Trumps, with notes on the roles each family member…
SC not to pronounce Jallikattu verdict for a week
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed not to pronounce its verdict on Jallikattu for one week in the wake of large scale protests in Tamil Nadu against the ban on…
Trump joined by wife Melania at pre-inauguration dinner
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Donald Trump was joined by his wife Melania for the final time as president elect on Thursday night at a black tie dinner where he spoke excitedly about his looming inauguration….
Jallikattu protests, a lesson for Hindutva forces: Owaisi
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said on Friday the protests against the Jallikattu ban are a lesson for the Hindutva forces. “Jallikattu protests, lesson for Hindutva forces,” Owaisi said in a…
Tamil stars gather for fast in support of Jallikattu
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Actors such as Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan were among the first to gather here for day-long fast organized by Nadigar Sangam – the South Indian Artistes Association -…
Obama posts farewell letter on Facebook
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) As Donald Trump is just a few hours away from becoming US’ 45th President, Barack Obama took to Facebook, shared his farewell letteron Facebook. Expressing gratitude to the American people,…
TN to promulgate ordinance to hold Jallikattu: Panneerselvam
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Friday said the state government would promulgate an ordinance to conduct Jallikattu, the ancient bull taming sport. Speaking to reporters here, Panneerselvam said…