Telugu fastest growing language in US.
Washington: Telugu is the fastest growing language in the US, says a study by an American think tank. The number of US residents speaking Telugu […]
Month: October 2018
Call records, WhatsApp messages: How CBI built case against its Special Director Asthana.
NewDelhi: In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booked its second-in-command Special Director Rakesh Asthana for allegedly accepting bribes on Sunday. But […]
Woman jumps naked from third floor after gangrape, torture.
Jaipur: Two men have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 23-year-old Nepali woman here, police said Sunday. Based on the survivor’s complaint, the accused Lokesh […]
Sabarimala temple to close gates on Monday, 12 women prevented from reaching shrine so far.
Pamba: Amid the intense ongoing row over the entry of women, Kerala’s Sabarimala temple will close its gates for visitors on Monday, at the end of […]
Desi wealthy club adds 7,300, totalling 3.43 lakh worth $6 trillion.
Mumbai: Amidst rising concern over the increasing inequality, the country created a whopping 7,300 more millionaires during the 12 months to mid-2018, taking the total […]
Afghanistan votes amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats.
KABUL: Afghans began voting on Saturday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by chaotic organisation, allegations of corruption and violence that has forced a postponement of the […]
Thalapathy Vijay’s Sarkar teaser creates record on YouTube, gets 1 million views in 5 hours.
NewDelhi: The makers of Vijay-starrer ‘Sarkar’ on Saturday released the film teaser in Chennai amidst great fanfare. As expected, the teaser has left the fans […]
I’ve become private person after marrying Kanye West: Kim Kardashian.
Los/Angeles: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says her marriage with rapper Kanye West has made her more ‘private person’. While appearing on “The Alec Baldwin […]
Assam districts bordering Arunachal Pradesh on possible flash flood alert.
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday directed authorities in districts bordering Arunachal Pradesh to “remain alert” for possible flash flood after China informed […]
Kerala govt failed to act despite advisory on protests at Sabarimala, suggests MHA letter.
Kerala: Amid the protests and counter-protests over entry of women in Sabarimala temple, the Kerala government is in the dock for allegedly not taking precautionary measures despite […]
Amritsar Dussehra tragedy takes toll on train service, several cancelled and diverted.
Amritsar: In the aftermath of the Dussehra tragedy at Amritsar in Punjab, in which a train killed more than 60 people, 10 Amritsar-bound trains were […]
BJP MP from Begusarai Bhola Singh dies at Delhi hospital.
Bihar: BJP Lok Sabha MP from Bihar’s Begusarai Bhola Singh passed away on Friday at Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Bhola Singh, 97, was suffering […]
Negligence? Yes. Intentional? No: Navjot Singh Sidhu on Amritsar train mishap.
Amritsar: Congress politician and Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu visited the Civil Hospital here on Saturday where many of those injured in Friday’s train mishap have been […]
Jammu and Kashmir municipal polls counting Live updates: Direct fight between BJP and Congress.
Jammu/Srinagar: The counting of votes for the recently concluded municipal polls in 52 civic bodies is underway in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The counting […]
Pakistan, I am sorry: Cricketer Danish Kaneria admits role in fixing scandal.
Pakistan: At one point in his career, Danish Kaneria was considered Pakistan’s answer to Shane Warne. Then came allegations of fixing that put the leg-spinner […]
Fuel prices fall for third consecutive day; petrol in Delhi settles at Rs 81.99, diesel at Rs 79 in Mumbai.
NewDelhi: In a respite to consumers, the prices of fuel witnessed a further dip across the nation on Saturday, for the third consecutive day. The […]
Day 4 at Sabarimala temple, but women still kept at bay; heavy security in place.
Kerala: It’s been four days since the gates of the Sabarimala temple were opened after the Supreme Court order. However, women have still not been […]
Man playing Ravana in Ramlila killed in Amritsar train accident.
Amritsar: Over the last few days, Dalbir Singh had donned the role of Ravana in the Ramlila celebrations in Amritsar. However, on Dussehra, he met […]
India imposes anti-dumping duty on certain steel products from China.
NewDelhi: India has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to USD 185.51 per tonne for five years on certain varieties of Chinese steel to guard domestic […]
Mukesh Chhabra suspended as ‘Kizie Aur Manny’ director after facing sexual harrasment charges.
NewDelhi: Popular casting director Mukesh Chhabra has been suspended as the director of ‘Kizie Aur Manny’ following the sexual harassment charges against him. The MeToo […]
Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in infiltration bid along LoC in Baramulla district.
Baramulla: At least three terrorists were killed in a failed infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) at Boniyar in Baramulla district of Jammu […]
Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: BSP releases first list of six candidates.
RAIPUR: Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday released its first list of six candidates for the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled to […]