RBI to stay in ‘wait-and-watch’ mode, supply side induced hike in inflation under watch
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) While a policy rate hike is surely not a zero probability event, the bar for the same appears high for now, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely to look through the supply side induced increase in inflation, according to a…
Niki Wali on her character Mandy: Our vibes were completely different
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Actress Niki Walia opened up about playing Mandy in the film ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’. While talking exclusively to IANS, Niki revealed that Mandy’s personality and vibe are in total contrast to her own, something…
Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan pay floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’…
‘His words, efforts inspired generations’: PM Modi remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid his tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, recalling his exceptional leadership, vision and lifelong commitment to the…
‘His entire life is living example of ‘nation first’ spirit’: CM Yogi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, recalling his contribution to Indian democracy, politics and…
Qatar denies claims of detaining Iranian pilots
Doha, Aug 16 (IANS) Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. “We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the…
Record wildfire scorches 2,000 hectares in Belgium
Brussels, Aug 16 (IANS) Belgium’s largest wildfire on record had scorched about 2,000 hectares of vegetation in the High Fens area of eastern Belgium by Saturday evening, according to local authorities. The Walloon Public Service confirmed that the…
‘India–Israel friendship shines bright’ as Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge glows in tricolour
Jerusalem, Aug 16 (IANS) India–Israel friendship took centre stage in Jerusalem as the city’s iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. The…
Iran warns France against interference in internal affairs
Tehran, Aug 16 (IANS) The Iranian Intelligence Ministry warned the French government against “illegal interference” in Iran’s internal affairs. In a statement on its website, the ministry said on Saturday that two French diplomats took…
Kristen Stewart reflects at her work in ‘Twilight’: ‘Pretentious little loser’
Los Angeles, Aug 16 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart isn’t too much of a fan of what she did in ‘Twilight’. The actress has said that she felt she was a “pretentious little loser” while shooting for the film. The 36-year-old actress,…