- Monday, December 23, 2024
HEAVY rains have killed at least 113 people in India's Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states over the past three days, officials said on Monday (30), as floodwaters swamped a major city, inundated hospital wards and forced the evacuation of inmates from jail. India's monsoon season that begins in June usually…
CENTRAL trade unions on Monday gave a call for a nationwide general strike on January 8 against government's alleged failure to respond to demands of workers. As many as 10 central unions announced the strike in national open mass convention of workers, as per a joint statement issued by them.…
RANI Mukerji-fronted cop-drama "Mardaani 2" is slated to be released on December 13. The movie, backed by Yash Raj Films, is written and directed by Gopi Puthran. It will see Rani reprise the role of cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. "This Navratri, good will triumph over evil. Mark the date. #Mardaani2onDecember13…
LEGENDARY screenwriter Salim Khan, actors Rishi Kapoor and Satish Shah are some of the renowned Bollywood figures to pay tributes to veteran actor Viju Khote, who passed away Monday at the age of 77. Khote was most famous for playing the loyal dacoit, Kalia in "Sholay" and dim goon Robert…
WITH Pakistan deciding to invite Manmohan Singh to attend the inaugural ceremony of the landmark Kartarpur Corridor in November, the former prime minister's office said it has no information about the invite so far and sources indicated that he is unlikely to attend. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on…
THE Supreme Court Monday (30) refused to entertain further the plea of Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko seeking production of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah before it and said the MDMK leader could challenge the order detaining the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister under the Public Safety Act (PSA). "He…
THE Indian government will award good samaritans who help tourists caught in difficult situations as part of its National Tourism Awards, Minister Prahlad Patel said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference after the National Tourism Awards were announced, he said this special category award will begin from next year.…
INDIAN Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the ministries have cleared most of the dues of goods and services to suppliers, mostly MSMEs, and the remaining payments will be done in the next few days. The minister also said that ministries have been asked to provide detailed capital expenditure…
SECURITY around vital installations in Srinagar has been strengthened and fresh bunkers set up in and around the city following threats that terrorists may carry out strikes, officials said on Friday. They said the security has been beefed up around army camps, military stations and other formations. Also, new bunkers…
THE rupee recovered from early lows to trade higher against the US currency in afternoon session following more than 1 per cent drop in crude oil prices in global markets. The domestic currency was trading up by 10 paise at 70.78 at 1325 local time against the dollar which otherwise…
