Rahul Gandhi mocks at GST again
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) A day after describing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as “Gabbar Singh Tax”, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday again hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over…
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US contemplates sanctions against Myanmar over Rohingya crisis
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) The US was considering sanctions against Myanmar, particularly against its military, over the ongoing Rohingya crisis, according to a State Department statement. The statement issued on Monday expressed concern over the…
Javdekar’s mother passes away
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javdekar’s mother, Rajani Javdekar died due to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday, family members said. She passed away at around 9 a.m. in Ram…
Xi Jinping’s political ideology added to China’s constitution
Beijing, Oct 24 (IANS) President Xi Jinping has been consecrated as Chinas most powerful leader since Chairman Mao Zedong after his political ideology was added to the Communist Party constitution, media reports said. The symbolic…
Stephen Hawking PhD readers crash Cambridge University website
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Demand for acclaimed British physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking’s PhD thesis intermittently crashed part of Cambridge University’s website as physics enthusiasts flocked to read his work, the media reported on Tuesday….
Hopes of healthy Q2 and positive Asian markets buoy equity indices
Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices inched higher during the early morning trade session on Tuesday, as positive Asian markets and expectations of healthy quarterly results buoyed investors’ sentiments. According to market…
Trump awards Vietnam War veteran with highest military honour
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump awarded a Medal of Honour, the country’s highest military decoration, to a veteran combat medic in the Vietnam War (1959-1975), who took care of 60 soldiers before…
ITBP has special affinity with Himalayas: Modi
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police on its raising day, saying it has special affinity with the Himalayas and prowess at high altitude operations. “Greetings…
Modi extends greetings on 72nd UN day
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Appreciating the UN’s effort in promoting world peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings on the 72nd UN Day. “Greetings on UN Day. We appreciate UN’s efforts…
CPC elects new Central Committee in leadership transition
Beijing, Oct 24 (IANS) The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Tuesday unveiled a new leadership, electing the 19th CPC Central Committee to lead the party for the next five years. The 19th CPC Central…
Meghalaya Election Department enters Limca Book of Records
Shillong, Oct 24 (IANS) The Meghalaya Election Department has entered Limca Book of Records for the formation of the biggest human logo comprising young voters in the state, an official said on Tuesday. The logo…
Good US-China ties will benefit region, world: Singapore PM
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said good ties between the US and China will benefit the region and the world. He made the remarks on Monday in joint statements…
Myanmar pledges to continue working with UN
Yangon, Oct 24 (IANS) The Myanmar government on Tuesday pledged to continue working with the United Nations in its endeavor to achieve the socio-economic development of the country. Speaking on the occasion of the 72nd…
Beginning of ICOs in India : Will Indicoin and Other Indian ICOs Gain grounds?
India’s maiden token sale is unfolding with more upcoming ICOs filling the pipeline. The social-services focused Indicoin ICO was launched in recent days after the startup raised ETH 900 in the token pre-sale amid modest…
Tillerson calls for Iraqi unity, urges dialogue on Kurdish issue
Baghdad, Oct 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday that Washington was keen on dialogue between Iraqi government and the Iraqi Kurdish region to solve the Kurdish issue. Tillerson made his…
Conflict in Catalonia would hit financial markets: Spanish regulator
Madrid, Oct 24 (IANS) Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CMNV) said on Monday that the conflict in Spain’s northeastern region of Catalonia could have consequences on financial markets. The CMNV has published a report where…
New York state probes Weinstein Co after harassment allegations
New York, Oct 24 (IANS) The top prosecutor of the US state of New York launched a civil rights investigation on Monday into The Weinstein Co, co-founded by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who is accused…
Arab League calls for Israel boycott as peaceful resistance
Cairo, Oct 24 (IANS) The Arab League (AL) called on Arab States on Monday to reactivate boycott of Israel, describing it as a peaceful resistance to press Israel to abide by international resolutions. AL Assistant…
Tillerson visits Baghdad focusing on final battles to defeat IS
Baghdad, Oct 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Baghdad on Monday on an unannounced visit to meet with Iraqi leaders, an Iraqi Foreign Ministry official said. Tillerson is expected to hold…
Ronaldo named FIFA men’s best player
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Real Madrid star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday was named the FIFA men’s player of the year during a star-studded night at the Best FIFA Football Awards here. The Real Madrid…