New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) A central minister’s wife has filed a complaint against one person for allegedly blackmailing her and demanding Rs 2 crore as extortion money, police said on Wednesday. The minister’s wife…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukerjee on Wednesday greeted the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, and urged that on the occasion the people should resolve to ensure that women and girls…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17 (IANS) The master craftsman decorated with numerous national and international awards — Adoor Gopalakrishnan — has completed half-a-century as a filmmaker and is currently busy with his latest Malayalam film titled “Pinneyum”….
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is “sliding into total chaos” and that a solution to the crisis cannot be found by…
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a petition challenging a Bombay High Court order permitting consumption of beef brought from states that allow cow…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 17 (IANS) The Malayalam New Year began in Kerala on Wednesday with Chingam — first month of the year. For Hindus in particular, the first day of the Chingam is considered auspicious for…
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Reliance Brands, a part of the Mukesh Ambani-led industrial group, has entered into a master franchise pact with the premium Dutch youth fashion company, Scotch and Soda, to set up its…
London, Aug 17 (IANS) British Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has given the go-ahead to the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Clark on Tuesday gave development consent to the Hornsea project’s two offshore wind…
Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 11 people died overnight under mysterious circumstances in Gopalganj district of Bihar. The administration on Wednesday morning ordered a probe after families claimed it to be a hooch tragedy,…
Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) Concerned over falling iPhone sales and the phenomenal rise of Chinese smartphone players, Apple CEO has pledged to set up a full-fledged research and development facility to be open later this…
Srinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) Officially imposed curfew and separatist called shut down on Wednesday paralysed the lives of people in Kashmir Valley on the 40th consecutive day. Three security personnel, including two army soldiers and…
San Francisco, Aug 17 (IANS) Targeting smartphone chipmakers like Qualcomm and potentially Apple, Intel has entered into a new licensing agreement with rival ARM Holdings to produce 10-nanometre ARM chips. South Korean consumer electronics company…
Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 13 persons were killed in the past 24 hours in rain related incidents in Uttar Pradesh, a home department official said on Wednesday. It has been raining heavily in…
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday after opening on a slightly negative note, soon recovered and moved to positive region during the morning session of the trade. The Sensex of…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Star shuttler P.V. Sindhu stunned World no.2 Wang Yihan of China to provide the bright spot in another dismal day for India at the Rio Olympics even as the…
Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Allahabad High Court that it did not approve of its decision to remove the chief executive officer (CEO) of Noida and Greater Noida Authority,…
Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) The world’s longest and highest glass bridge will open to visitors on Saturday in Hunan province of China, the management committee said. The 430-metre long, six metre wide bridge, paved with…
Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 12 persons were killed after a fire broke out at a limestone mine in China, officials said. The incident took place in Zhangye City in China’s Gansu Province on…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu caused a huge upset, stunning World No.2 Wang Yihan of China in straight games to enter the semi-finals of the women’s singles category at the…
Srinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) Three security personnel including two army soldiers and a policeman were killed and four others injured when the militants attacked an army convoy in Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. The militants…