United Nations, Oct 25 (IANS) Russia on Tuesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have renewed for an additional year the mandate of the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) of the United Nations and…
Moscow, Oct 25 (IANS) Russia’s economy needs to become more dynamic and efficient, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. “We cannot be satisfied with the current growth rate. We have to raise it to…
Washignton, Oct 25 (IANS) The ongoing feud between Senator Bob Corker and Donald Trump exploded into public after the former accused the US President of “debasing” the country and if given the opportunity again, he…
Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) Two more Republican-led congressional committees have launched investigations into a deal on selling part of US uranium production capability to a Russian state-run energy company by the then Barack Obama administration….
Madrid, Oct 25 (IANS) The Spanish Senate has offered Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont a chance to debate with them over the application of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution. This would see him and his…
The Hague, Oct 25 (IANS) A total of 195 individuals suspected of travelling with airline tickets bought using stolen, compromised or fake credit card details were detained on Tuesday, Europol has announced. During a major…
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Gifted with a resonating magical voice that captivated the refined listeners of Hindustani classical music for generations, Girija Devi played a key part in popularising and raising the profile of Thumri,…
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (IANS) Co-founder and non-Executive Chairman of Infosys Board Nandan Nilekani also found no wrongdoing in the acquisition of the Israeli software firm Panaya in February 2015, reaffirming findings of external investigations that…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday posted for November 1, a plea challenging appointment of BJP’s national spokesperson Sambit Patra as an independent director on the board of Oil and…
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar mourned the demise of iconic vocalist Girija Devi, recalling her “good relationship” with the legend. “Mahan shastriya aur thumri gayika Girija Devi ji hamare bich nahi rahi…
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Iconic Indian classical vocalist Girija Devi passed away here on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest, hospital sources said. She was 88. “She was brought in a critical condition on Tuesday afternoon….
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mourned the demise of iconic vocalist Girija Devi, saying Indian classical music has lost one of its most melodious voices. “Saddened by the demise…
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) Iconic Indian classical vocalist Girija Devi passed away following a cardiac arrest here on Tuesday, hospital sources said. She was 88. “She was brought in a critical condition on Tuesday afternoon….
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday mourned the death of Hindusthani classical vocalist Girija Devi and described her as “one of the finest exponents of the genre”. Expressing profound…
Bengaluru, Oct 24 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that democracy without scientists, farmers, and labourers cannot make sense. On his maiden visit to Bengaluru after assuming office, the President was speaking at…
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Delhi on Tuesday night on his maiden official visit to India. During his three-day visit, he will call on Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India’s air passenger traffic is expected to reach 478 million passengers by 2036, a global airline association said on Tuesday. According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 20-year air…
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) In a stimulus package aimed to boost flagging economic growth, create jobs and increase credit flow, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan for…
Islamabad, Oct 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday told Pakistan that it must increase its efforts to eradicate militants and terrorists operating within the country. Tillerson, who was in Islamabad for…
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Accusing the government of waging a war against the SC/ST communities, the Congress on Tuesday demanded immediate release of their scholarship arrears and increased scholarship allocations, among other things. The…