Body of third militant found in CRPF camp
Srinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) Security forces on Monday recovered the body of a third militant killed a day earlier after attacking a CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. “The body was found at…
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Maharashtra’s climate action plan comes up short
By Nidhi Jamwal Mumbai, Jan 1: Eight years after the Centre’s direction to formulate a state action plan on climate change, and seven years after awarding the contract for a comprehensive vulnerability assessment study, the…
Meghalaya welcomes 2018 with new hopes
Shillong, Jan 1 (IANS) Meghalaya welcomed the New Year on Monday with prayers and revelry as people thronged temples, beaches and hotels and wished each other at midnight. Another group of revellers greeted the New…
Mumbai blaze: Two managers arrested for deserting duty
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Two managers of a pub have been arrested in connection with the inferno at the Kamala Mills Compound here on December 29 which claimed 14 lives and injured another 55, an…
Nawaz hasn’t cut deal for exile in S. Arabia: Daughter
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Ousted Pakistan Prime Mminister Nawaz Sharifs daughter, Maryam Nawaz, has rubbished rumours of her fathers self-exile, describing it as a “self-created lie”. In a tweet on Sunday, Maryam stated that exile…
Uruguayan anthem rated third best in world
Montevideo, Jan 1 (IANS) The Uruguayan national anthem has been selected in a survey as third best in the world, surpassed — according to a British magazine — only by those of South Africa and…
Pichai, Cook greet people on New Year
San Francisco, Jan 1 (IANS) Several tech honchos, including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple stalwart Tim Cook took to different social media platforms to wish people a prosperous New Year. “The Sydney fireworks always…
China cuts import taxes on donkey skins
Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) China’s reduction of the tax on the import of donkey skins, a product whose demand has led to a fall in the population of the animal, came into force on Monday….
Malayalam actor Dileep to move court
Kochi, Jan 1 (IANS) With the Malayalam actress abduction case trial set to commence, one of the accused, actor Dileep, is set to move the court against the police for failing to provide crucial documents…
‘The Big Bang Theory’ in trouble due to ego hassles
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Massive egos, jealousy and falling ratings are the reasons why “The Big Bang Theory” will reportedly wrap up after season 12. Tensions exploded following rating disaster in the series’ season…
Bandhan Bank files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Bandhan Bank on Monday said it has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The…
Share experiences with fellow researchers, Modi tells scientists
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the country’s scientists and researchers to come out of “confinement” and share their experiences with fellow scientists of other institutions and national laboratories. “For…
India needs to harmonise ties with major power nodes
By C. Uday Bhaskar Three unrelated developments in December provide some useful indicators about the security and strategic outlook for India in 2018. The first, which is most recent, is the killing of four Indian…
Bangladesh to build two air bases
Dhaka, Jan 1 (IANS) Bangladesh will build two new air bases to further strengthen its Air Force. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the announcement after inspecting a parade on Sunday by young Bangladesh Air Force…
Four reasons why India can look forward to 2018
By IndiaSpend Team Mumbai, Jan 1: The seeds of many positive changes were sown in 2017 and could bring news to cheer Indians in 2018. Here’s a look at four positives. Renewed fight against TB:…
Special panel’s role was advisory: CBFC chief on ‘Padmavati’
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairperson Prasoon Joshi on Monday said a special panel for the certification of controversial movie “Padmavati” was appointed for an advisory purpose, and that the…
Next-gen robots to repair satellites, reduce space pollution
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) US government body Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) and NASA have teamed up to build robotic technology that can refuel and repair friendly satellites. “Service stations in orbit” –…
Harry Styles, DJ Khaled in Obama’s year-end playlist
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) Tracks of artistes like Harry Styles, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z have made it to former US President Barack Obama’s annual New year playlist. Obama is keeping his…
Amy Winehouse’s ghost visits her father everyday
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Late singer Amy Winehouses father Mitch says his daughter’s ghost visits him regularly. Winehouse died in July 2011 due to alcohol intoxication. “After three years I was thinking maybe that one…
Jewellery trends for 2018
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the seasons continue to transition and people start to switch closets, women are turning to jewellery choices that are way more distinct and personal. Pearls, statement jewellery are some…