ED summons Tejashwi, Rabri in IRCTC case
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said that it has summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with a money laundering probe into…
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India assures medical visa to another Pakistani national
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India on Friday assured a medical visa to another Pakistani national who is seeking to donate a kidney to a fellow national undergoing treatment at a hospital here. “Pls don’t…
Kashmiri footballer who joined LeT wants to return home: Police
Srinagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Majid Khan, a young footballer from south Kashmir who joined the Lashkar-e-Taiba over a week back, has contacted his family expressing a wish to return home, police said on Friday. The…
Sensex, Nifty touch record intra-day highs as Moody’s upgrades India’s sovereign ratings
Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) A sovereign ratings upgrade from US credit rating agency Moody’s on Friday lifted the key Indian equity indices to their new intra-day record highs. The two indices — S&P BSE Sensex…
Moody’s ratings upgrade after 13 years extremely encouraging: Jaitley
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday that US credit rating agency Moody’s upgrading India’s sovereign rating was an extremely encouraging international recognition of the structural reforms undertaken by the…
Delhi woman alleges rape by taxi driver, aide in Greater Noida
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A woman has alleged she was raped by a cab driver and his associate for over five hours and robbed of her valuables before being dumped in Greater Noida, police…
Death toll in BJP leader’s killing rises to four
Greater Noida, Nov 17 (IANS) The death toll in the killing of a BJP leader here has risen to four after a third man who was wounded in gunfire passed away, police said on Friday….
BJP declares Gujarat first list, Rupani to contest from Rajkot
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The BJP on Friday declared its first list of 70 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly polls with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani being nominated to contest from his traditional Rajkot West…
NGT vacates stay on construction activities
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday vacated its stay on construction activities in Delhi-NCR and ordered the concerned states to submit their “Action Plan” in two weeks to show…
PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed progress of key infrastructure sectors, including roads, housing, coal and power and hoped the advancement of the Union Budget date would lead to…
In a first, Ericsson demonstrates 5G technology live in India
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Aiming to bring the latest innovations and creating a 5G ecosystem in India, global communications technology leader Ericsson on Friday showcased the first-ever live 5G end-to-end demonstration in the country….
PAAS leaders in Delhi to meet Congress, finalise support
Gandhinagar/New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Senior Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leaders, minus Hardik Patel, are meeting All India Congress Committee (AICC) members in New Delhi on Friday to discuss their demand for reservation, and…
Singapore suspends trade ties with North Korea
Singapore, Nov 17 (IANS) Singapore has suspended all trade ties with North Korea as the UN and the US seek tougher measures against Pyongyang, an official notice said on Friday. Singapore Customs said commercially traded…
Mugabe resisting calls to resign
Harare, Nov 17 (IANS) Zimbabwe’s long-time President Robert Mugabe has reportedly refused to step down immediately despite growing calls for his resignation, the media reported on Friday. The 93-year-old was put under house arrest during…
Pujara wages lone battle as India totter at 74/5 at lunch
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) Chesteshwar Pujara was three short of his 16th half century as India were further reduced to 74/5 at lunch on Day Two of the first Test at the Eden Gardens here…
Moody’s upgrades India’s sovereign rating
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) US credit rating agency Moody’s on Friday upgraded India’s sovereign rating to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade of Baa, while changing the outlook for the country’s rating to stable…
‘Padmavati’ protest: Entry to Chittorgarh Fort closed
Jaipur, Nov 17 (IANS) Entry to the famous Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan was closed on Friday in protest against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming movie “Padmavati”, which many claim has distorted historical facts. “We have…
This exoplanet may have atmospheric ingredients similar to Earth’s
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Twice as big as Earth, the exoplanet 55 Cancri e likely has an atmosphere thicker than Earth’s but with ingredients that could be similar to those of Earth’s atmosphere, says a…
Pakistan, US trade blame over cross-border terrorism
Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Top Pakistani and US military commanders have blamed each other for not doing enough to stop cross-border terrorism, the media reported on Friday. The two-day visit of US Central Command (Centcom)…
Indian, Pakistani troops clash on LoC
Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops clashed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, defence officials said. The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian…