Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted
New Delhi, Apr 22 : India, the second biggest buyer of Iranian oil, has lined up alternate sources to make up for the likely shortfall in supplies after the US decided not to give waiver from its sanctions for buying oil from the Persian Gulf nation. The Trump administration Monday decided not to renew waiver […]
We took bold steps to counter terror, Cong response timid: PM
Pimpalgaon/Nandurbar, Apr 22 : Targeting the UPA regime on national security issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said his government took bold steps to counter terrorism, compared to the timid approach adopted by the Congress-led regime. Modi’s remarks at a poll rally here in Nashik district of Maharashtra came a day after a terror attack […]
Bajrang, Sakshi to lead India’s challenge in wrestling
Xi’an (China): Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and World No 1 Bajrang Punia will spearhead India’s campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships starting Tuesday. Besides Sakshi and Bajrang, Vinesh Phogat is another big names who would be vying for top honours during the mega-event. Vinesh will hope to give a good account of herself in […]
It will be decided in people’s court that ‘lotus brand chowkidar’ is indeed thief: Rahul
New Delhi, Apr 22: On a day Rahul Gandhi expressed regret in the Supreme Court over his remarks in connection with the top court’s Rafale judgment, the Congress president attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying on May 23, it will be decided in the people’s court that the “lotus brand chowkidar” is indeed the thief. […]
Trai vows action against cable TV, DTH cos violating new norms
New Delhi, Apr 22 : Telecom regulator Trai Monday warned it will come down heavily on cable TV and DTH players who are found to be violating its new tariff order and regulatory regime. The watchdog also promised to shortly begin “audit” of subscriber management and other IT systems of errant operators. Trai Chairman R […]
SpiceJet inks pact with Emirates for code-share partnership
Mumbai, Apr 22 : Budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it has inked an initial pact with Gulf-based Emirates for code-share partnership, a move that will give wider connectivity to its passengers on the latter’s network across the US, Europe, Africa and Middle East. In turn, Emirates’ passengers will enjoy unhindered access to SpiceJet’s 51 […]
BJP says Rahul ‘liar of first order’ after he expresses regret in SC on Rafale remarks
New Delhi, Apr 22: BJP demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and said he is “liar of the first order” in public opinion after the Congress president expressed regret in the Supreme Court on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment. The apex court on April 15 had given a categorical clarification […]
Interpol offers Sri Lanka assistance to investigate Easter Sunday blasts
Colombo, Apr 22 : The Interpol on Monday said it is ready to offer full support to the Sri Lankan authorities in investigating the country’s deadliest terror attack that killed 290 people in a series of eight blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in the country. Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock in a […]
Gold firms up jewellers’ buying
New Delhi, Apr 22 : Gold prices on Monday surged by Rs 200 to Rs 32,870 per 10 gram in the national capital on fresh buying by local jewellers amid positive trend overseas, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver, however, declined by Rs 30 to Rs 38,570 per kg on reduced offtake by […]
Pakistan launches country-wide anti-polio drive
Islamabad, April 22: Pakistan, one of the three countries where polio is still endemic, on Monday launched a country-wide campaign to administer anti-polio drops 39 million children under five years of age. The campaign aims to provide anti-polio medicine to children in all four provinces as well as Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, said national […]
