New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's private sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, supported by a rebound in services growth while manufacturing activity continued to expand, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Friday.
Dhaka, Aug 21 (IANS) Marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2004 deadly grenade attack on an Awami League rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described the tragedy as one of the most “brutal and shameful” chapters in the country’s history.
Kochi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday suspended the sentences imposed on four persons, including social activist M. Geethanandan, in connection with the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, while directing each of them to deposit Rs 36,000.
Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has hosted the Indian team here at India House ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) On his mother’s 79th birth anniversary, musician Adnan Sami remembered her and shared a note about missing her and that he still has her name and number saved on his phone.
Bangalore, Aug 21 (IANS) The makers of director Geetu Mohandas's much awaited pan Indian film, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', featuring actor Yash in the lead, on Friday announced the opening of the film's advance bookings, much to the delight of eagerly waiting fans and film buffs.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) As the 8K restored version of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s “1942: A Love Story” hit the theatres once again after 32 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor celebrated its return, urging cinephiles to revisit the remastered classic for its iconic songs, nostalgia and timeless magic.
Bhagalpur, Aug 21 (IANS) JEEViKA Didi's Kitchen at the month-long Shravani Mela in Sultanganj, Bhagalpur, has emerged as a new source of income and employment for local women associated with the JEEViKA initiative.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Television actress Shweta Tiwari has spoken out against the abuse women face on social media after allegedly receiving derogatory messages from people she claimed were supporters of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Check Point Software Technologies CEO Nadav Zafrir to discuss the company's growing engagement in India, including expansion of its research and development activities and the use of artificial intelligence-driven security to protect India's digital public infrastructure, Israeli envoy Reuven Azar said on Friday.
