India
Members of the Sikh community today staged a protest here against actors Boman Irani and Vir Das- starrer ‘Santa Banta’ and burnt posters of the movie, alleging it “insulted” their religion. The protesters, under the banner of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (GSGSS), protested in front of PVS Mall in Shastri Nagar, prompting the theatre’s […]
The BJP has decided to fill up the Rajya Sabha vacancies in the nominated category, possible before the Parliament session starts on Monday. Highly placed sources said the government has shortlisted BJP member and known baiter of the Gandhi family Subramanian Swamy, Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi, journalist Swapan Dasgupta, Olympic medallist Mary Kom, economist Narendra […]
The month-long Simhastha (Kumbh) mela, largest congregation of Hindus began here early today with the arrival of Juna Akhara for the royal bath on the banks of Kshipra river for the holy dip. Large number of people from different corners of the country have converged in the holy city for the Simhastha mela, which is […]
Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday quashed the President’s Rule in the state. The Court said “Centre acted in ‘blatant falsehood’ and also accused Uttarakhand Speaker of “double standards’.” It also added that Art 356 was imposed in Uttarakhand contrary to law laid down by Supreme Court. Earlier, the Nainital High Court, on Thursday, said that […]
The Reserve Bank of India today fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 66.2930 against the US dollar and 74.8978 for the euro. These rates were 66.2406 and 75.2758, respectively yesterday. According to an RBI statement, the exchange rates for the pound and the yen against the rupee were quoted at 95.1437 and 60.48 […]
Former WWE wrestler Chyna was found dead at an apartment in Redondo Beach, California. 45-year-old Chyna whose real name is Joan Laurer was reportedly found by her friend who immediately alerted the police. “It is with deep sadness to inform you today that we lost a true icon, a real life superhero. Joanie Laurer aka […]
Market benchmark Sensex recaptured the crucial 26,000-mark by climbing over 219 points in early trade today as investors engaged in widening their bets amid firm global cues. The 30-share barometer advanced by 219.02 points or 0.85 per cent to 26,063.20. The gauge gained 1,170.34 points in the previous five sessions. Also, the NSE Nifty shot […]
Police horse Shaktiman , which suffered multiple fractures on its hind leg during a BJP protest here last month triggering widespread outrage, died today. “Shaktiman was injured on March 14 after which we had to operate on him. He was later fitted with an artificial leg. But he was unable to fully recover from an […]
India and China today held the 19th round of talks to resolve the vexed border dispute amid a growing discord between the two nations over Beijing blocking India’s bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held the annual talks with Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi to discuss […]
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today spoke about “pain in the heart of Kashmir” which needs to be addressed immediately by all so that the youth of the state also flourish and contribute to the growth of the nation. In her first public rally after taking over as the first woman Chief Minister […]
