New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Union Culture and Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday denied urging foreign women tourists to avoid wearing skirts in the country. Sharma told the media that he made the comment…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured Myanmar, which has freshly attained democracy, that India will stand by it in every step of its ambition to develop as a modern…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from Delhi Police on a plea seeking direction to stop plying illegally operated e-rickshaws here following accidents involving them. Justice J.R….
Dhaka, Aug 29 (IANS) Visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here on Monday with the talks believed to have focused on terrorism, in the wake of last month’s…
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Ace Indian actor Om Puri, who is working in a Pakistani film “Actor in Law”, is in Pakistan for its promotion. Puri, now in Lahore, met his Pakistani fans and urged…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) French company DCNS has approached the Australian Supreme Court seeking an injunction against ‘The Australian’ from further publishing the leaked documents on India’s Scorpene submarine project. In response to an…
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian equity markets were lifted by sector-specific buying during the mid-afternoon trade session on Monday. Consequently, the key Indian indices provisionally closed the day’s trade in the green, as healthy buying…
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) As the Pakistan government demolishes Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) offices and arrests activists in Karachi in a crackdown on the Sindh-based political party, the US said it continues to support government…
Baghdad, Aug 29 (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and 16 others injured in a suicide attack on a wedding party in Iraq’s Karbala province, an official said on Monday. The attack occurred late…
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed a resolution proposing that the state’s name be changed to ‘Bangla’ in Bengali or ‘Bengal’ in English. A government resolution under Rule 169 was…
Chandigarh, Aug 29 (IANS) With assembly elections less than six months away, the Punjab government has decided to distribute utensils worth Rs 100 crore. Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka said on Monday…
Sanaa, Aug 29 (IANS) At least 65 recruits were killed and over 50 others injured on Monday in a suicide attack at an army training camp in Yemen’s port city of Aden, security officials said….
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launches the first phase of an ambitious drinking water and irrigation project aimed at addressing the needs of the perennially parched regions of Saurashtra in…
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not only a “game-changer” for Pakistan but would help bring prosperity to the entire region. Addressing…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India and Myanmar on Monday signed four agreements following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Myanmar President Htin Kyaw here. “Moving Forward with Myanmar! PM an President…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Myanmar, which has recently attained democracy, holds a unique position in India’s neighbourhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. “Myanmar is special for us. It holds a unique position…
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Cyber threats today are no longer restricted to a company’s communications and IT domains, calling for more than just technical controls to avert attacks and protect the business from future risks…
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Monday said the Scorpene data leak is being taken “very seriously” and that “mitigation measures” will be taken based on the report of…
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) The Tata Group on Monday announced a $25 million collaboration to fund research and development in some of the world’s topmost universities. Tata Sons, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Chemicals, Tata…
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Indian equity markets traded flat during the mid-afternoon session on Monday prompted by mixed global cues and lower crude oil prices. Heavy selling pressure was witnessed in information technology (IT), healthcare…