IndiGo’s new CEO Willie Walsh takes charge, sees immense opportunities in Indian aviation
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) IndiGo’s newly appointed CEO Willie Walsh — former Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) — has assumed charge at the airline as the company looks to accelerate its next phase of…
Suriya: ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ will be another new identity for me
Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) Actor Suriya, who plays the lead in director Venky Atluri’s eagerly awaited wholesome entertainer, ‘Vishwanath & Sons’, has now expressed confidence that the film will give him another new identity. Participating in the audio…
Disagreements should be answered with words, not knives or slippers: Congress leaders condemn attack on Pappu Yadav
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Congress leaders on Monday condemned the alleged attack on Purnia MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference, calling it an assault on democratic values and freedom of expression. They said disagreements over political views should…
Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment and intimidation case lodged by several women…
Bengal STF arrests second aide of suspected JeM associate Hamim Mondal
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police on Monday arrested the second aide of Hamim Mondal, a suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate, who was arrested last week. The person arrested in the morning was identified as…
NDA candidate Neeraj Sinha set for historic win in Bankipur Bypoll, says JD(U)
Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) As counting of votes for the Bankipur Assembly bye-election got underway on Monday, Janata Dal (United) National Spokesperson, Rajiv Ranjan, expressed confidence that BJP-led NDA candidate Neeraj Sinha would secure a historic victory.…
Mirabai Chanu gifts signed jersey to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after CWG glory
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom and the chief national weightlifting coach paid a visit to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and gifted him a jersey signed by the…
Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid Oppn protest during Question Hour
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Monday as the Opposition disrupted the Question Hour despite repeated requests to Speaker Om Birla to let the House proceed. The session commenced with acknowledgements for India’s…
India’s manufacturing PMI at 53.5 in July, export demand provides support
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India’s manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in July, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) coming in at 53.5 due to resilient demand and stronger export orders, as per…
SC refuses to revisit verdict declining FIR against Anurag Thakur over ‘goli maro’ remark
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat seeking reconsideration of its April 29 judgment, which had declined to interfere with the refusal to direct registration of an FIR against BJP…