Month: October 2018

Gold slips on weak global cues, muted demand

New Delhi, Oct 22 :Gold slipped by Rs 50 to Rs 32,220 per 10 gram at the bullion market Monday amid a weak global trend and slackened demand from local jewellers. Silver also shed Rs 100 to Rs 39,500 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units […]

Four new judges take oath in Delhi High Court

New Delhi, Oct 22 : Four new Delhi High Court judges, including a woman, were sworn in Monday, taking the working strength of the court to 38. The four judges–Justices Jyoti Singh, Prateek Jalan, Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Sanjeev Narula–were administered oath by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra […]

Stephen Hawking’s wheelchair, thesis for sale

LONDON : Stephen Hawking was a cosmic visionary, a figure of inspiration and a global celebrity. His unique status is reflected in an upcoming auction of some of the late physicist’s possessions: It includes complex scientific papers, one of the world’s most iconic wheelchairs and a script from […]

Home of Malaysian cricket under closure threat

Malaysia’s top cricket stadium, which has hosted some of the game’s greats, may have to be abandoned after a property developer decided to turf out the sport’s local governing body, an official said Monday. The Kinrara Oval, which was built in 2003 and has hosted one-day internationals featuring […]

The man in the wheelchair

Gaza-based Mahmud Hams received top honors in the photo category at the 25th Bayeux-Calvados War Correspondents Prize for his image of a wheelchair-bound demonstrator during the “Great March of Return” protests earlier this year. A 38-year-old resident of the Gaza Strip, Hams has covered numerous conflicts, from demonstrations to incursions […]

Taiwan investigates train crash that killed 18

Taiwan’s president pushed for a swift investigation Monday after an express train derailed on a coastal tourist route, killing 18 people as it sent sleeping passengers flying from their seats. The crash on the popular east coast line injured another 187 people Sunday and left the Puyuma Express […]

‘We failed them’: Australia apologises to child sex abuse victims

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a national apology to thousands of victims of institutional sex abuse Monday, admitting the state utterly failed to stop “evil, dark crimes” committed over decades. “This was done by Australians to Australians, enemies in our midst, enemies in our midst,” Morrison said […]

Outreach Programmeat Air Force Station Nal

open view web desk This year marks the 86th anniversary of Indian Air Force.  As part of Air Force Day Celebration, Air Force Station Nal conducted an outreach programme ‘VAYUSENA PRADARSHANI’ from 0730h onwards on 21 Oct 18 for the general public. Approximately 1.5 lakh people including civilians, armed force […]

Prime Minister attends commemoration of 75th Anniversary of Formation of Azad Hind Government

open view web desk Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort and unveiled the plaque to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of formation of Azad Hind Government, formed by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The commemoration of this significant historical event was also attended by Dr. […]

Prime Minister dedicates National Police Memorial to the Nation: announces an award in the name of Subhas Chandra Bose

open view web desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, dedicated the National Police Memorial to the nation, on Police Commemoration Day, today. The Prime Minister announced an award in the name of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, to honour those involved in disaster response operations.  The award would […]

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