Time for change in Iran, says Trump
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said it is time for change in Iran following anti-government protests that have left at least 12 people dead. “Iran is failing at every level despite…
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Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet, registers protest
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Foreign Office summoned US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Monday night and lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump’s tweet wherein he accused Pakistan of “lies and…
Karnataka to buy 640 electric vehicles under central scheme
Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) Karnataka will purchase 640 electric vehicles under the Central government’s Fame India subsidised scheme, an official said on Monday. “We have received approval from the Department of Heavy Industries to purchase…
Sunidhi Chauhan gives birth to a boy
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer Sunidhi Chauhan gave birth to her first child — a boy — in a hospital here on Monday evening. “The baby and mother are doing well. Sunidhi and husband Hitesh…
Books, literature hold high place in Indian culture: Vice President
Vijayawada, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian culture giving divine status to “alphabet” in Vedas is an indication of the importance it gives to books and literature, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said here on Monday. Inaugurating…
Bengaluru thrash Mumbai in PBL tie
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) Bengaluru Blasters outclassed Mumbai Rockets in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) contest here on Monday to climb to the top of the points table. While Bengaluru earned a total of six…
Bengaluru blank Mumbai in PBL tie
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) Bengaluru Blasters outclassed Mumbai Rockets 7-0 in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) contest here on Monday. The clean sweep in the opening game of the ongoing third leg of the tournament…
Nearly Rs 2 lakh cr investment proposed for 90 smart cities: Minister
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) An investment of Rs 1,91,155 crore has been proposed for the 90 cities under the Smart Cities project, Urban Development Minister Hardeep Puri said on Monday, a day after Congress…
River water issue: Withdrawal of Parrikar letter to Yeddyurappa sought
Panaji, Jan 1 (IANS) A Goa-based NGO on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar withdraw his letter to Karnataka BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa promising to consider the southern state’s demand for drinking water from…
Domestic demand, discounts push December auto sales higher
New Delhi/Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Robust domestic demand along with end of season discount offers led to automobile manufacturers reporting healthy sales figures for December. “Passenger vehicle sales for December has helped end the calendar…
Parekh joins Infosys as new CEO on Tuesday
Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) Much-troubled software major Infosys begins the New Year with its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Salil S. Parekh joining on Tuesday ahead of its third quarter results on January 12….
Delhi ration distribution system made online
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Delhi government on Monday said that the ration distribution in all 2,254 fair price shops here has been made online and will now be managed through the electronic Point…
Scrapping ‘8% bonds’ a deplorable act: Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday said that the Narendra Modi governments decision to scrap the ‘8 per cent taxable bond’ was a “severe blow”…
Palestine aim to impress in AFC U-23 Championship
Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) As one of the two debutants in the AFC Under-23 Championship, Palestine are ready to make their marks in the upcoming continental football tournament to be held in China from January…
ONGC makes oil, gas discoveries west of Mumbai High
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) State-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has made large oil and gas discoveries to the west of its Mumbai High fields in the western offshore, Parliament was informed…
GAIL installs India’s second largest rooftop solar plant
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) State-run gas transmission utility GAIL India (GAIL) on Monday said it has commissioned the country’s second biggest rooftop solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The 5.76 megawatt peak (MWp) captive…
Government stops subscription for 8% GoI savings bond
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The government on Monday announced that its GOI Savings Bonds, 2003, earning 8 per cent interest per annum, will cease subscription from January 2. The bonds have been popular on…
Mitchell selects Test cricket over IPL
Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh wants to skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) in an attempt to prolong his Test career. The 26-year-old last played for Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL….
Coal India misses production target by 6% in Apr-Dec, off-take up 7.6%
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Coal IndiaALtd (CIL) on Monday reported that it has produced 383.93 million tonnes (mt) during the April to December period, but missed the target by six per cent. However, the state-run…
Hearing, speech-impaired boy repatriated to Pakistan
Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) A hearing and speech impaired 12-year-old boy from Pakistan, arrested for accidentally straying into the Indian territory in May last year, was on Monday handed over to Pakistani authorities, officials said….