Category: International

Imran Khan says better chance of peace with India if BJP wins general elections

Islamabad : Pakistan’s Premier Imran Khan has said he believes there may be a better chance of peace talks with India and settle the Kashmir issue if Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party BJP wins the general elections. India will go to elections in seven phases beginning from Thursday. “Perhaps […]

US bars entry to 16 Saudis over Khashoggi killing: Pompeo

Washington : The United States on Monday barred entry to 16 Saudi nationals over what it described as their role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The announcement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comes as the administration of President Donald Trump has faced pressure from Congress over […]

India highest recipient of remittances at USD 79 billion in 2018: World Bank

Washington :  India retained its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances with its diaspora sending a whopping USD 79 billion back home in 2018, the World Bank said in a report Monday. India was followed by China (USD 67 billion), Mexico (USD 36 billion), the Philippines (USD […]

Israel votes with Netanyahu’s future at stake

Jerusalem :  Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics. The vote is expected to be close and likely lead to frantic […]

Chhattisgarh to go to polls in the first three phases of Lok Sabha Elections 2019

open view news desk Polling for Lok Sabha elections in the State of Chhattisgarh will take place in the first three phases of the seven phased General Election-2019. Chhattisgarh is divided into 11 parliamentary constituencies. This includes 4 ST parliamentary constituencies, 1 SC parliamentary constituency and 6 general […]

Sun Pharma launches cancer drug in US market

New Delhi : Drug major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Monday announced launch of INFUGEM injection, used for treatment of cancer, in the US market. In July 2018, Sun Pharma had received approval from the US health regulator for INFUGEM injection. “INFUGEM (gemcitabine in sodium chloride injection), for intravenous use, is […]

India’s economic growth driven by domestic demand, need to focus on exports: WB

Washington :  India’s economic growth in recent years has been “too much” driven by domestic demand and its exports were about one third of its potential, a World Bank official said, asserting that the next government needs to focus on export-led growth. Praising attempts to liberalize markets within India, […]

Brexit axe looms for British office-holders in France

Rennes (France) :  After Britain leaves the European Union some 900 Britons serving on local councils in France will also have to give up their seat at the table. Like all EU citizens living in another member country, Britons in France have the right to vote in local elections […]

Trump at Mexico border: the US is ‘full’

Calexico (US) :  President Donald Trump went Friday to the Mexican border to deliver a message to would be illegal immigrants: the United States has no room left to take them. Trump sees his campaign against a “crisis” on the border as key to his 2020 reelection bid, and […]

Bill Burr joins Judd Aptow’s comedy project

Los Angeles :  Actor Bill Burr has joined Pete Davidson for the yet untitled comedy from Judd Aptow. A semi-autobiographical story revolving around Davidson’s life, is written by Apatow, Dave Sirus and the “Saturday Night Live” star. Apatow will produce the film for his Apatow Productions alongside Barry Mendel. […]

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