LS phase 5: BJP faces MGB heat in 7 UP seats
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing a tough challenge from the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) on seven of the 12 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the next phase of the Lok…
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Indian equity markets open flat as US holds Fed data
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Taking a cue from global markets, the key Indian equity market indices on Thursday opened flat after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold. The Sensitive Index (Sensex) of…
US FTC tells Facebook to create new privacy positions
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Embroiled in users’ data scandals, Facebook is set to create new privacy positions within the company that would include a committee, and external evaluator and a chief compliance officer, The New…
Unseasonal rains damage iconic Charminar
Hyderabad, May 2 (IANS) Charminar, the symbol of Hyderabad, has suffered damage as a piece of lime stucco work on one of its minarets fell down following unseasonal rains, officials said on Thursday. A portion…
PIA’s breakfast isn’t Pakistani enough, flyers feel
Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s national carrier learnt a lesson just how seriously airline meals are taken, following a backlash after its latest advert, bearing a photo of a cheese omelette, sausages and beans, promised…
Thailand’s King marries bodyguard, names her queen
Bangkok, May 2 (IANS) Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married a former flight attendant turned royal guard in a surprise ceremony and designated her Queen Suthida, just days before his own coronation. The king’s new…
MP government to get Vyapam scam probed afresh: Rahul
Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), May 2 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that there will be fresh investigation into the scam involving Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, commonly known as Vyapam (Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal)….
CJI appears before probe panel in sexual harassment case
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday appeared before the in-house committee led by Justice S.A. Bobde, looking into allegations of sexual harassment against him by a former staffer of the…
Congress day-dreaming to get me eliminated: Modi
Hoshangabad (Madshya Pradesh), May 1 (IANS) Targeting the Congress par, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that in its desperation, the party has gone to the extent of day-dreaming of getting him killed. Addressing…
CBN clarifies about his PM aspirations
Chandrababu is considered to be the favorite for PM post if non-NDA alliance makes it to power in center. However, the seasoned politician seems to have other ideas. He clarified that he does not have…
Proud day for India, says Modi on UNSC decision
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that it was a proud day for India after the United Nations (UN) declared Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist. In a…
India plans Chandrayaan-2 mission in July
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) India’s second moon mission Chandrayaan-2 is expected to launch off in July, with an expected landing on the Moon in September, the Indian space agency said on Wednesday. In a statement,…
Jaish chief Azhar declared global terrorist, India hails move
By Arul Louis United Nations, May 1 (IANS) In a huge diplomatic victory for India and a blow to Pakistan, the UN Security Council on Wednesday declared Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global…
Ronaldo buys world’s most expensive car
Rome, May 1 (IANS) If reports are to be believed, Cristiano Ronaldo has laid his hands on the one-off Bugatti La Voiture Noire — reportedly the most expensive car ever built. Although Bugatti refused to…
Raina, Dhoni help CSK post 179/4 against DC
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Suresh Raina struck a half century but it was MS Dhoni once again who helped Chennai Super Kings recover from a slow start to post a competitive 179/4 in 20 overs…
Cyclon Fani to make landfall in Odisha on May 3
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ is expected to make landfall in Odisha on May 3 afternoon with wind speeds ranging up to 180 km per hour causing heavy rainfall in the coastal…
Accepted Azhar’s listing on fresh evidence: China
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, May 1 (IANS) China on Wednesday said it acted against Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar after India shared fresh evidence on the man who plotted several deadly attacks. “After careful…
Cyclone Fani: 8 lakh to be evacuated in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said that about eight lakh people would be evacuated in view of “extremely severe” cyclonic storm Fani, which is likely to hit the coast…
IS threat to India, Bangladesh; new ’emir’ named in Bengal
By Rajnish Singh New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Amid developments after the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka which claimed 253 lives, an Islamic State (IS) affiliate group, “Al-Mursalat”, has been reportedly planning to carry…
Azhar’s listing: India says step to show resolve against terror
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the UN Security Councils 1267 Sanctions Committee to declare Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, saying it was a…