Taiwan President urges China to stop military expansion in South and East China Seas, Taiwan Strait
Taipei, June 19 (IANS) Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called on China to stop its military expansion in the South and East China Seas, the Taiwan Strait, and any use of force against the island, local media reported on Friday. During a reception…
Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has removed the requirement for a domicile certificate for students applying under Pre‑Matric and Post‑Matric scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes,…
Two arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar for aiding terrorists, 3 held after recovery of arms & ammunition in Shopian
Jammu/Srinagar, June 19 (IANS) Two persons were arrested in J&K’s Kishtwar district on Friday for aiding terrorists, while 3 others were detained in Shopian district after the recovery of arms and ammunition, police said. A Forest Department employee…
With series already clinched, India eyes ODI clean sweep against Afghanistan (Preview)
Chennai, June 19 (IANS) Having already secured the ODI series, a dominant India will aim to secure a 3-0 result when they take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. With the series already clinched, India…
Gippy Grewal: My first job was as a security guard
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Punjabi star and producer Gippy Grewal, who currently awaits the release of his film “Carry On Jatta 4”, has spoken about his struggles before stardom and the odd jobs he had done before becoming an actor. Gippy, who was seen as a…
LoP Rahul Gandhi’s birthday celebrated in Varanasi with ‘Parashuram’ portrayal; BJP hits out
Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Congress workers marked the 56th birthday of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with a unique celebration on Friday. Members of the Youth Congress portrayed him as ‘Lord Parashuram,’ performed a…
FM Sitharaman inaugurates northeast’s largest organic spice processing unit
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the northeast’s largest organic spice processing unit at Bhoirymbong in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Friday, in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and…
Seven members of two families dead over domestic problems in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, June 19 (IANS) Seven members of two families, including five minors, died in two separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh, with domestic problems said to be the cause, police said on Friday. A man killed his three children before hanging himself,…
Former Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick resigns from all Trinamool organisational posts
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Jyotipriya Mallick, a five-time Trinamool Congress legislator and former member of the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Cabinet, on Friday tendered his resignation from all organisational posts in the Trinamool Congress. Mallick, a…
Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar return with ‘Pitch To Get Rich’ season 2 for fashion startups
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar are set to return with the second season of “Pitch To Get Rich,” the fashion-focused business reality show aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.…