Month: October 2018

Oppn attacks govt for removal of CBI director

New Delhi, Oct 24 : Opposition parties Wednesday slammed the government for CBI Director Alok Verma’s removal amid an escalating feud between him and his deputy Rakesh Asthana, with the Congress dubbing it the “last nail” in the agency’s independence and the CPI(M) calling it illegal. Adding its voice […]

CBI official arrested in bribery case produced in court

New Delhi, Oct 23 :  CBI on Tuesday produced before a Delhi court its DSP Devender Kumar, arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving agency’s Special Director Rakesh Asthana. The investigating agency sought his custody for 10 days and told Special CBI Judge Santosh Snehi Mann that incriminating documents […]

Court rejects bail plea of son of former BSP MP Ashish Pandey

New Delhi, Oct 23 :  A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected bail plea of Ashish Pandey, son of former BSP MP, arrested for brandishing gun in a hotel here. Special Judge Sunil Rana dismissed the bail application of Pandey who was sent to 14-day judicial custody by the court […]

Kohli doesn’t seem human sometimes: Tamim Iqbal

Dubai, Oct 23 : In awe of Virat Kohli’s batting prowess, Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal Tuesday said the prolific Indian captain does not seem human sometimes. “I sometimes feel he is not human because of the way he performs, my goodness, the moment he comes out to bat, it […]

I have too much ‘life experience’, says Julia Roberts

Los Angeles, Oct 22 : Hollywood star Julia Roberts believes she has too much ‘life experience’ to star in romantic comedies. The 50-year-old actor, who previously appeared in iconic films such as “Pretty Woman” and “Notting Hill”, has revealed she is unlikely to star in any more rom-coms because […]

Would love to see our industry become cleaner, respectful of women: Rahman on #MeToo

Mumbai, Oct 23 : Music maestro AR Rahman believes India’s #MeToo movement has the power to make the entertainment industry cleaner and respectful of women. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning composer, who shared his views on the movement Monday night via social media, said his aim has always been to create […]

Sensex cracks 34,000-mark, Nifty below 10,200 on weak global cues

Mumbai, Oct 23 : The benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday extended its losing spree for the fourth straight day and dipped below the 34,000-mark in early trade, on unabated foreign fund outflows and selling by domestic institutional investors amid weakness in Asian markets. Moreover, the rupee depreciating by another 23 […]

Bilateral Talks on defence between India and Indonesia

open view web desk The Bilateral Defence Minister’s Dialogue between India and Indonesia was successfully concluded in Jakarta, today. This meeting between Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and her Indonesian counterpart Gen (Retd) Ryamizard Rycudu comes after both the countries have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive […]

Forty-five Indian companies participate in SIAL Paris exhibition

open view web desk Forty-five Indian companies are participating in the SIAL Paris exhibition – the largest international market place for food service professionals.  Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) has inaugurated a special Indian pavilion in the ongoing mega exhibition for the participating companies. SIAL Paris is the leading […]

Maharashtra to form housing corporation

Mumbai, Oct 23 :The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Tuesday gave its nod to form the state housing development corporation to boost the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Minister for Housing Prakash Mehta said the corporation will boost PM housing scheme as well […]

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