Punjab CM mocks Kejriwal over ‘sevadar’ remark
Chandigarh, Dec 7 Mocking Arvind Kejriwal for calling himself a 'sevadar' of the farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday asked his Delhi counterpart if he even knew the difference between wheat and paddy.
For a man who…
Mamata Banerjee condoles demise of MLA Mrigendra Nath Maiti
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences on the demise of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Mrigendra Nath Maiti who passed away on…
Sanctions likely on Turkey, purchase of S-400
Washington, Dec 8 (Sputnik) The possible US sanctions against Turkey over its purchase of the Russian S-400 air and missile defense system would create disturbing conditions and negatively impact bilateral ties, head of the…
Farmers raise slogans at site of new BJP office in Amritsar
Chandigarh (Punjab) , December 7 Punjab farmers on Monday raised slogans at the site of the new BJP office in Amritsar whose foundation stone was going to be laid.
The farmers, who were taking part in a bike rally to make people…
Don’t force anyone to join Bharat Bandh, says farmers’ union
Singhu Border (Delhi-Haryana Border) , December 7 Farmers' union on Monday urged farmers not to force anyone to join the call for Bharat Bandh on December 8.
"We appeal to farmers no to force anyone to observe Bharat Bandh.…
Farm activists from Punjab’s Malwa region driving protests
This is the BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) led by ex-serviceman Joginder Singh Ugrahan, 75, with its base in the Malwa region comprising Bathinda, Sangrur, Mansa, Barnala, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Moga, Muktsar and Patiala.
A study on farm…
US judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on TikTok
Washington , December 8 : A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing a ban on the video-sharing platform TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.
"For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiffs'…
India at UNGA – World needs to come up
New York , December 8 : India has taken a holistic approach to health based on four main pillars of healthcare, including preventive healthcare, affordable healthcare, supply-side improvement and mission mode intervention, said…
Romania’s PM resigns amid failure to achieve election goal
Bucharest, Dec 8 Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced his resignation, after the ruling National Liberal Party (PNL) he leads failed to achieve its goal of scoring the best in Sunday's parliamentary election.
The move is…
US-Japan alliance can play key role in countering China’s ambitions
Beijing , December 8 The US-Japan alliance could be the ideal starting point for incoming US President-elect Joe Biden's administration to rebuild strategic, economic, technological and governing norms and to counter China's…
Israel forces shot at Palestinian man
Tel Aviv , December 7 Israel security forces shot at a Palestinian man who had been behaving suspiciously and ignored guards' call to stop at the Qalandiya checkpoint between the West Bank and Israel on Monday.
The man is in…
Over 340 people detained during weekend protests in Belarus
Minsk , December 7 More than 340 people were detained in Belarus on Sunday for violating the law on mass gatherings, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus told reporters.
"Yesterday, a total of 344 people were detained…
England blame ‘unacceptable’ Newlands facilities after claims of bio-bubble protocols…
Cape Town , December 7 The usage of a previously off-limits nets facility at Newlands has come out as a possible reason for the coronavirus cases within the England contingent.
The England Cricket Board (ECB) has also hit back…
Koeman says he admires both Messi and Ronaldo
Barcelona , December 7 : Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman hailed both Lionel Messi and Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo while stressing that both players are different and "it is not nice" to pick one over the other.
Barcelona are…
Gokulam Kerala will come back more strongly, says coach Annese
Kolkata (West Bengal) , December 7 Gokulam Kerala FC head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has said his team will make a strong comeback after losing the first game against United Sports Club in the ongoing IFA Shield.
United…
Pogba wants Man Utd to ‘carry on this mentality of winning’
Manchester , December 7 Manchester United secured a 3-1 win in their previous match and Paul Pogba said that he wants the team to continue with this winning mentality as they prepare for two "very important games".
Manchester…
Tapan, Town Club, Mohun Bagan, Kalighat in semi final in Bengal T20
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Riding on Prayas Ray Barman's fluent 46-ball 68 Tapan Memorial Club beat Calcutta Customs by six wickets to go atop the table as league matches of Bengal T20 Challenge were concluded on Monday.
Tapan Memorial Club…
Long jumper Anju says she reached dizzy heights with single kidney
New Delhi, Dec 8 Long jumper Anju Bobby George, winner of the historic bronze medal winner at the 2003 World Athletics Championship, on Monday revealed that she reached the pinnacle of her career with a single kidney.
"Believe it or…
PM emphasizes on updating old laws
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) Even as farmers threaten to intensify their protests against the three farm laws aimed at ‘’reforming’’ the agriculture sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that reforms were important for new…
Falcon 9 rocket with cargo lifts off for ISS:NASA
Washington, Dec 6 (Sputnik) A Falcon 9 carrier rocket with an unmanned Dragon capsule successfully lifted off from the Florida space center on Sunday to deliver cargo to
the International Space Station (ISS), according to a live…
