Trinamool’s Jagadish Barma confirms 19 MPs signed viral letter seeking recognition as ‘new bloc’
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Jagadish Barma Basunia on Friday confirmed the validity of the letter containing signatures of 19 party MPs, including him, who reportedly claim to be the main and majority bloc of the party in the Lok…
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight delayed after bomb threat note found in lavatory
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) An IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers from Lucknow to Delhi was grounded on Friday after a bomb threat was discovered written on a tissue paper inside one of the aircraft’s lavatories, triggering a comprehensive…
EU divided over revoking GSP+ status to Pakistan amid human rights violations
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Pakistan was granted access to the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) on January 1, 2014, and the country was able to double its exports to the EU, with around 66 per cent exempt from European import duties.…
India on high alert as Jamaat plans protests near border over repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on the India-Bangladesh border amid plans by the Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies to stage major protests against the alleged push-ins of illegal Bangladeshi nationals.…
‘India will need Rohit and Virat’s qualities to win the World Cup’: Irfan Pathan
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has underlined the importance of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of India’s first ODI against Afghanistan, saying the experienced duo will be central to the team’s chances in…
Sonu Nigam revisits his early musical days in rare 1993 throwback post
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam, on Friday, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he revisited his early days in a rare throwback post from 1993. Taking to his Instagram handle, he shared glimpses from his time at Filmistan Studio, Goregaon,…
Madhuri Dixit reveals how her dance journey began from Mumbai’s JB Nagar
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood’s ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl Madhuri Dixit, known for her impeccable and flawless moves, revealed that her dance journey began from her house in Mumbai’s JB Nagar, Andheri. During the upcoming episode of the dance…
India’s agri, water deeptech ecosystem gains momentum as startups push for scale: Nasscom
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s deeptech ecosystem in agriculture and water management is gaining momentum, with a growing number of startups moving beyond pilot projects and focusing on large-scale commercialisation, IT industry’s apex…
CM Vijay arrives in Karnataka’s Mangaluru to offer prayers at Kollur Mookambika temple
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to…
PV Sindhu confirms semifinal spot at Australian Open
Sydney, May 12 (IANS) World No. 10 PV Sindhu booked her place in the semifinals of the Australian Open currently underway at the Quaycentre in Sydney with a dominant victory over Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu. In a match lasting just 27 minutes, the…