Month: August 2019

Japan to host Africa aid forum as China looms large

Japan hosts development talks with African leaders this week, looking to boost its presence on the continent and offer an alternative to investments by an increasingly assertive China. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he wants the latest round of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development […]

Iran tells US to take ‘first step’, end sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday told the United States to “take the first step” by lifting all sanctions against Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting. “The step is to retreat from sanctions. You must retreat from all illegal, unjust and wrong […]

Dr. Pandey makes a strong case for India as the next skilling hub

open view news desk Urging ministers and representatives from 40 nations to make the most of a global platform aimed of youth displaying their skills across trades, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), said it is critical for governments and industry to come together […]

Iran’s Rouhani tells US to take ‘first step’ by lifting sanctions

Tehran, Aug 27: President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday told the United States to “take the first step” by lifting all sanctions against Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting. “The step is to retreat from sanctions. You must retreat from all illegal, unjust […]

PM Modi visits Jaitley’s residence

New Delhi, Aug 27:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the family members of former Union minister Arun Jaitley at his residence here on Tuesday and offered floral tributes to a portrait of the departed leader. Jaitley (66) passed away at the All Institute of medical Sciences (AIIMS) here […]

16 killed in three-vehicle collision in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (UP), Aug 27: Sixteen people were killed and five others seriously injured in an accident involving three vehicles on National Highway 24 on Tuesday morning, police said. The accident took place on Jamka crossing when a speeding truck hit a tempo and another van and then overturned, SP […]

Vedaranyam clash: Two persons held

Nagapattinam(TN), Aug 27:  Two key accused in the case relating to the vandalism of a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar at Vedaranyam in the district, which led to a violent clash between people of two communities, were arrested on Tuesday, police said. Police identified the arrested as […]

Dalai Lama to visit city on Aug 29,30

Mangaluru, Aug 27: Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama will visit the city on August 29 and 30 to attend a private function here, official sources said. The Dalai Lama is scheduled to attend the national conference by All India association of catholic schools at Fr Muller Auditorium, Kankanady […]

Manimahesh Yatra resumes after temporary path created

Shimla, Aug 27: The Manimahesh Yatra resumed from Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Tuesday after a day-long suspension due to collapse of a bridge, officials said. About 10,000 pilgrims, who were stuck at various places, resumed their Yatra after a temporary path was created overnight, Chamba deputy […]

Sensex jumps over 150 pts; Infosys drops 2 pc

Mumbai, Aug 27:  Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex opened over 150 points higher on Tuesday led by gains in index heavyweights L&T, ICICI Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank amid positive domestic and global cues. The 30-share index was trading 123.95 points, or 0.33 per cent, up at 37,618.07 […]

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