Frenchman Romain Wattel wins KLM Golf Open
The Hague, Sep 18 (IANS) Romain Wattel claimed his maiden victory on the European Tour by winning the KLM Open golf tournament here. The 26-year-old Frenchman survived a late scare on the golf course when…
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Y.C. Modi is new NIA chief
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Y.C. Modi will be the new chief of the NIA — the premier anti-terror investigation agency. The decision was taken on Monday by the Appointments Committee of…
BREAKING NEWS: Y.C. Modi to be new NIA chief
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Centre’s Rohingya decision in nation’s interest: Rijiju
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government’s stand to deport Rohingya refugees was in the nation’s interest. “It is a sensitive matter. Whatever government…
COA writes to state associations saying funds not a problem
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IANS) Close on the heels of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) secretary Iqbal Shah mulling a pull-out from the Ranji Trophy due to lack of money, the the Indian board’s Committee…
Dassault Systemes to forge more partnerships to skill Indian students
By Saurabh Sinha Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Aiming to skill students to enhance their employability, global 3D experience major Dassault Systemes is planning to forge partnerships with academic universities to create more visibility for better…
Ryan reopens 10 days after Class 2 boy’s murder
Gurugram, Sep 18 (IANS) The Ryan International School, where a seven-year-old boy was found murdered inside a washroom on September 8, reopened on Monday after the Haryana government suspended the management and appointed Gurugram Deputy…
TN Speaker disqualifies 18 AIADMK legislators
Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Ruling AIADMK’s 18 legislators loyal to sidelined Deputy General Secretary T.T.V. Dinakaran have been disqualified under the anti-defection law by the Tamil Nadu Speaker, a statement said on Monday. In the…
Amit Shah in Gujarat court in 2002 Naroda Gam case
Ahmedabad, Sep 18 (IANS) BJP chief Amit Shah on Monday appeared before a special sessions court here following summons issued in the 2002 Naroda Gam case in which 11 persons were killed. Shah was summoned…
Dera violence: Honeypreet tops most wanted list
Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Monday released a list of the most wanted people for the violence by Dera Sacha Sauda sect followers last month. Sect Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s close…
Pakistan Rangers shell Indian posts in J&K
Jammu, Sep 18 (IANS) Pakistan Rangers resorted to heavy shelling on Monday across the international border in Jammu and Kashmir for the fourth consecutive day, police said. “They used 81 mm mortars, automatics and small…
India bids adieu to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Hundreds of people including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three Service Chiefs, bid a tearful adieu to Marshal of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Arjan Singh at a state…
Snapchat blocks Al Jazeera in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Sep 18 (IANS) Social media platform Snapchat has blocked access to Al Jazeera content in Saudi Arabia, the media reported on Monday. the popular photo-sharing app said it was asked by the Saudi authorities…
Sushma Swaraj arrives in New York for UNGA session
By Arul Louis United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived here to attend the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. She will hold a high level meeting with US Secretary…
Arjan Singh’s body taken for last rites
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The mortal remains of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh was on Monday taken to Brar Square here in a gun carriage for the last rites ceremony. The…
Priyanka Chopra dazzles in white at Emmy Awards 2017
Los Angeles, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra stepped out in a figure hugging white custom-made Balmain mermaid creation at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. She took the stage alongside Anthony Anderson to present…
Aziz Ansari, Lena Waithe win Emmy for coming out story
Los Angeles, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian-American Aziz Ansari and African-American Lena Waithe added a shade of diversity to the winners of the 69th Primetime Awards here as co-writers of a “Master of None” episode on…
Alec Baldwin bags Emmy for Trump impersonation
Los Angeles, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Alec Baldwin walked away with the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series trophy at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards here for his portrayal of US President Donald Trump…
UN options exhausted on Korean Peninsula issue: Haley
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley warned that the world body has “exhausted” its options on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue. “We have pretty much exhausted all the things that…
Trump mocks Kim Jong-un
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump once again mocked North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, calling him “Rocket Man”, an allusion to Pyongyang’s recent nuclear tests, as well as speaking ironically about the “long…