US warns Iran of ‘swift, decisive’ response in case of provocative behaviour
Washington, May 10 : The US has warned Iran of a “swift and decisive” response in case of any attacks by Tehran or its proxies of any identity against American interests or citizens. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement came a day after US President Donald Trump imposed tougher-than-ever sanctions on Iran’s iron, steel, aluminum […]
Anti-Sikh remarks: Pitroda accuses BJP of distorting truth
New Delhi, May 10 : As his “so what” remarks on anti-Sikh riots kicked up a storm, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Friday accused the BJP of “distorting the truth” and said things of the past are not relevant in this election. “I have noticed how BJP is again twisting three words from my […]
US unveils strategy to detect and respond to health security threats globally
Washington, May 10 :The US government has come up with a first of its kind strategy to prevent, detect and respond to threats from infectious diseases occurring naturally or accidentally, in an effort to help improve the world’s ability to stop and contain deadly outbreaks before they spread between countries. The Global Health Security Strategy, […]
Trump intends to nominate Patrick M Shanahan as Secretary of Defense: WH
Washington, May 10 : President Donald Trump intends to nominate Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M Shanahan as his next Defense Secretary, the post which has been vacant for the past several months, the White House said Thursday. “Based upon his outstanding service to the country and his demonstrated ability to lead, President Trump intends to […]
Pak economy grows by mere 3.3 pc in 2018-19 against target of 6.2 pc: Reports
Islamabad, May 10: Pakistan’s economy registered a dismal 3.3 per cent growth in 2018-19, achieving just over 50 per cent of its projected target, as all key sectors failed to perform in the first year of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government, according to media reports on Friday. The poor show came as the cash-strapped Pakistan […]
35 people detained for protesting against CJI at Mandi House
New Delhi, May 10: Thirty-five people, including 25 women, were detained Friday for trying to carry out a protest march at Mandi House against the enquiry procedure adopted in the sexual harassment complaint against CJI Ranjan Gogoi, a senior police officer said. Heavy police force was deployed in the area in view of the protest […]
US, China were ‘very close’ to trade deal but Beijing began renegotiations: Trump
Washington, May 10 : The US and China were getting “very close” to a deal but Beijing began renegotiations, President Donald Trump has said even as the world’s two largest economies seem nowhere near an agreement to end their bruising trade war. The Trump administration on Friday increased tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of […]
Ayodhya case: Panel seeks extension for mediation process, SC grants time till Aug 15
New Delhi, May 10 : The Supreme Court Friday extended till August 15 the time for a panel of mediators, headed by former apex court judge Justice F M I Kalifulla, to explore an amicable solution to the politically sensitive Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute at Ayodhya. A five judge constitution bench headed by Chief […]
Ankita moves to semifinals in Luan
New Delhi, May 10 : India’s Ankita Raina quelled a strong challenge from lower-ranked Eudice Wong Chong to make it to the singles semifinals of the USD 60,000 ITF women’s event here Friday. The second seeded Indian, ranked 175, came back from a one-set deficit to beat her Hong Kong rival 2-6 6-4 7-5 in […]
Actress Dia Mirza, Alibaba chief among 17 new ‘SDG Advocates’ of UN
United Nations, May 10 : Indian actress Dia Mirza and Alibaba chief Jack Ma are among the 17 global public figures appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the new advocates to drive action and solidify global political will for the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The new class of ‘SDG Advocates’ are 17 influential […]
