Paras favours demand for special status to Bihar
Patna, Dec 16: Amid internal contradictions in the NDA over demand of special status to Bihar, Union Food Processing Industries Minister and president of Rastriya Lok Janshakti Party Pashupati Kumar Paras, on Thursday supported Chief…
UN chief urges reform of global financial system; Supercharged inequalities, instability
United Nations, Dec 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his end-of-year address on Thursday called for reforming the international financial system, which has "supercharged" inequalities and instability across the globe.
"Today’s…
US leads world as top recipient of foreign direct investment : IMF Report
Washington, Dec 16: The US consolidated its position as the world’s top recipient of foreign investment in 2020, a year in which the global total increased by 6 percent despite the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a…
India-Bangladesh fought together and defeated oppressive forces: PM on 50th Victory Day
New Delhi, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind in Dhaka to attend the country’s 50th Victory Day celebrations as Guest of Honour is of special significance to every Indian, and…
US, New Zealand defense officials discuss threats to stability in Indo-Pacific
Washington, Dec 16: US and New Zealand defense officials participated in a virtual meeting to discuss enhancing bilateral security cooperation to address challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Defense Department said.
" Assistant…
Japan’s fighters take off as 9 Russian jets allegedly approach Japanese airspace
Tokyo, Dec 15: Fighter jets from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force took off on alert as one Russian Il-20 jet and nine, presumably Russian aircraft approached Japanese airspace on Wednesday, the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Force…
Gwadar protest ‘watershed event’ in struggle for basic rights: PML’s Shehbaz…
Islamabad, Dec 15: Pakistan’s Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif said that the ongoing protest in Gwadar in Balochistan province is a “watershed event” in the struggle for basic rights guaranteed by the constitution of the country.
In a…
President meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka's handling of 'certain internal matters' has been 'satisfactory': Foreign Secretary Shringla on Durga Puja attacks
Lone survivor of Coonoor helicopter crash Group Capt Varun Singh no more
Bengaluru/ New Delhi, Dec 15: Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the IAF chopper crash, which led to the death of 13 people on December 8 in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning.
"IAF is deeply…
CJI Ramana expresses concern over lack of investigative journalism in Indian media
New Delhi, Dec 15: Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana on Wednesday expressed concern over lack of investigative journalism in Indian media.
He said the concept of investigative journalism was unfortunately vanishing from the media…
HP:Bridge over Loharli khad in Una distt approved, a budget of Rs 43.17 crore
Hamirpur /Una, Dec 16(UNI) Union Information-cum-Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur has thanked the Union Road and Transport Minister, Mr, Nitin Gadkari for approving Rupees 43.17 crore for the construction of a 500 meters long high-level…
Armed group seizes building of Libyan National Unity Government in Tripoli
Tripoli, Dec16: Armed people have rushed into the buildings of the Libyan National Unity Government and the Defense Ministry, media reported.
It is unknown which group stands behind the incident, the Jamahiriya news agency reported on late…
Malayalam writer Mukundan releases Veda Sunil’s book “12 ‘O’ Clock and 18…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16: Prolific Malayalam writer M Mukundan has released a book "12 'O' Clock and 18 Years" (Panthrad Maniyum Pathinett Vayassum), a collection of Malayalam short stories, written by Ms Veda Sunil.
Mukundan released…
Sidhu-Bhajji pics on twitter create ripples in Punjab politics
Chandigarh, Dec. 15: Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday posted on Twitter a picture of him with former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, setting off speculation about the veteran off-spinner joining the party ahead of the…
BJP CM’s pay obeisance to Ramlala at Ayodhya
Lucknow, Dec 15 : As the Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states visited Ayodhya on Wednesday to pay obeisance to Ramlala, the local residents waited all day long for their CM Yogi Adityanath.
To welcome the CMs of BJP ruled states, Ayodhya…
Kejriwal promises to set up biggest sports university in Jalandhar, leads Tiranga yatra
Jalandhar, Dec 15: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener on Wednesday led the Tirnga Yatra organized by the local unit of the party here to start with the election campaign for the ensuing Punjab Assembly…
Punjab Lok Congress appoints six more district presidents
Chandigarh, Dec 15: The Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) on Wednesday announced presidents for six more districts of the state.
According to Kamaldeep Singh Saini, the General Secretary in-charge organization, these districts include Barnala,…
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail to take over Reebok’s operations in India
Mumbai, Dec 14: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on Tuesday signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to distribute and sell Reebok products through wholesale, e-commerce and Reebok branded…
Anurag Thakur to inaugurate Khelo India U21 Women’s Hockey League today
New Delhi, Dec 14: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the first edition of the Khelo India U21 Women’s Hockey League here at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on December 15.
The league, which…
Double engine of BJP has collided: Akhilesh Yadav
Jaunpur, Dec 14: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the double engine BJP government has completely failed in Uttar Pradesh and now the people want change and that will certainly happen.
Mr Yadav, who is on a…
