Bored Rio lifeguard cheers up Twitterati
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Do you have an unsatisfying job that makes you cry: “What am I doing here”? Spare a thought for the lifeguards at the Rio Games who have been tasked…
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Putin meets Erdogan first time after Russian jet’s downing
Moscow, Aug 9 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayip Ergodan on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin to give a fresh start to the bilateral relations of the two countries which nosedived after Turkish military downed…
‘India’s focus on South China Sea will harm ties with China’
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s focus on the South China Sea will harm its ties with China and create obstacles for Indian businessmen, said a state-run daily on Tuesday. In an editorial,…
Modi government failed to check inflation: Congress
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said the government had failed to check rising prices, causing serious problems to people. “The government has failed to control prices of essential commodities. Outgoing RBI…
Few ‘misled people’ harming Kashmir’s great traditions: Modi
Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said a handful of “misled people” are harming the great traditions of Kashmir and urged its youth to help make the state a…
India Inc appreciates Rajan’s last monetary policy review
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India Inc on Tuesday appreciated Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep key policy rates unchanged and stick to the inflation target of four per cent, as Governor Raghuram…
RS to discuss Kashmir on Wednesday after opposition demand
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As the opposition parties on Tuesday once again sought a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir valley, the government agreed and said a discussion…
Police reports indict preacher Zakir Naik, says Fadnavis
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday indicated that “there are many indictments” in the reports the police have submitted on controversial NRI televangelist Zakir Naik. “Many unlawful activities have been…
Mamata gives call for ousting Left from Tripura
Agartala, Aug 9 (IANS) Castigating the Manik Sarkar-led Left Front government for Tripura’s regression, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday batted for development and asserted her Trinamool Congress would come to power in…
India summons Pakistani envoy over cross-border terrorism
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Tuesday summoned Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit and served him a “strong demarche” over continued cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. “Foreign Secretary Jaishankar called in Pak HC…
As Sharmila ends fast, Amnesty wants AFSPA to go
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Amnesty International on Tuesday urged India to take steps to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which gives sweeping powers to the military in troubled areas. The Amnesty…
56% Indian employees apprehend poor retirement benefits: Survey
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) More than half of Indian employees anticipate that they will be up against a less comfortable retirement than their parents’ generation, a survey by global advisory, broking and solutions company…
Mamata gives call for ousting Left from Tripura
Agartala, Aug 9 (IANS) Castigating the Manik Sarkar-led Marxist government for Tripura’s regression, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday batted for development and asserted her Trinamool Congress would come to power in the…
MGNREGS assets and works to be geo-tagged: government
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Centre will “geo-tag” all assets created through works carried out under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) since 2006, Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar…
UP school banning national anthem unfortunate: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government on Tuesday termed the issue of an Uttar Pradesh school management allegedly banning the recital of the national anthem as “very serious” and “unfortunate”. The issue was raised…
Pawan Munjal reappointed as CMD and CEO of Hero MotoCorp
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday said that Pawan Munjal has been reappointed its Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five years. “The Board of…
India has huge potential for cloud services: Alibaba
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) India is a potential market for cloud computing services, said Yu Sicheng, Alibaba Group vice-president, said on Tuesday. Yu made the remarks in an event on the sidelines…
Sharmila wants to become Manipur CM to remove AFSPA
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, Aug 9 (IANS) Irom Sharmila, who is set to end her 16-year-long fast, said on Tuesday that she wants to become Chief Minister of Manipur so that the Armed Forces (Special…
India looking at investments from Africa
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) With India-Africa trade turnover standing at $70 billion, India is now looking for inward investments from Africa, a senior official said on Tuesday. “Total trade turnover between India and Africa…
Modi appeals for peace in Kashmir
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed for peace in Jammu and Kashmir and said his government was looking for developmental solutions to people’s problems. “Be it the Jammu and…