TN Police chief orders weekly grievance hearings, asks officers to treat people with respect
Chennai, June 24 (IANS) In an effort to make the police administration more accessible and responsive, Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal has directed senior police officers across the state to meet members of the public…
Cuba slams new US sanctions against state-run firms
Havana, June 24 (IANS) Cuba denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on five Cuban state-owned entities and a member of the extended family of former Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing the measures aim to further harm the economy.…
Rupali Ganguly, Deven Bhojani get emotional, say ‘Wish Satish Shah was there to receive the Padma Shri himself’
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Late Bollywood actor Satish Shah was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri posthumously on the eve of June 23. His co-stars and actors Rupali Ganguly and Deven Bhojani, who shared a very close bond with the late actor, paid…
Bellingham urges calm after England’s frustrating stalemate with Ghana
Foxborough, June 24 (IANS) England midfielder Jude Bellingham described the goalless draw with Ghana as “very frustrating” but urged calm after his side’s second World Cup Group L match here Wednesday. Both England and Ghana will enter…
US Senate passes resolution to curb Trump’s war powers on Iran
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The US Senate passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval. The passage of the resolution on Tuesday marked the…
FIFA WC: We benefit from the chaos Yamal generate for opposition, says Spain striker Oyarzabal
New York, June 24 (IANS) Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal’s two goals in his side’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday have put the 29-year-old in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot, but the Real Sociedad forward said he is not concerned…
US expands Cuba sanctions, targets Castro-linked network
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The Trump administration expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting five entities tied to key sectors of the island’s economy and a member of the Castro family as part of what Washington described as a broader effort to…
Alka Yagnik says she’s ‘slowly finding way back’ after health battle, expresses gratitude for Padma Bhushan
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik has opened up about her health struggles and journey towards recovery as she expressed gratitude after receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours on…
Trump touts $19.1 trillion investment surge
Washington, June 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has attracted $19.1 trillion in investment commitments over the past year, arguing that his administration’s economic policies have transformed America into what he…
Rubio says Gulf partners key to Iran peace effort
Washington, June 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is consulting closely with its Gulf partners as efforts continue to advance a framework for peace with Iran, while cautioning that significant work remains despite progress made…