Kolkata, Jan 30 (IANS) As the death toll in the Anandapur warehouse fire on the southern outskirts of Kolkata reached 25 on Friday morning, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognisance of the matter and directed the District Magistrate concerned to submit an action taken report at the earliest.
Melbourne, Jan 30 (IANS) Hometown wildcards Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first pairing in 37-year to defend their Australian Open mixed doubles crown here on Friday.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) India can sustain “J‑curve” gains despite rupee weakness, if trade diversion becomes embedded in durable supply chains and is supported by logistics efficiencies, a report said on Friday.
Geneva, Jan 30 (IANS) The United Nations Human Rights Office, along with several other human rights and legal organisations, strongly condemned the conviction and sentencing of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, citing concerns over the misuse of laws under Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to suppress dissent across the country.
Ahmedabad, Jan 30 (IANS) In a significant milestone for the Adani Group’s global credit journey, Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has initiated ratings of three Portfolio companies — Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) — assigning long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a ‘Stable’ outlook to all three companies, it was announced on Friday.
Seoul, Jan 30 (IANS) A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit on Friday as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation for Earth observation by 2027, according to the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA).
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari’s latest film, Gandhi Talks, hits the screens today and she described it as “something so new for all of us.”
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish attacker Inigo Martin, with the 26-year-old set to embark on his first stint in Indian football.
Wellington, Jan 30 (IANS) Pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the New Zealand squad as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, NZC said on Friday.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar had a playful twist up his sleeve for director Priyadarshan on his 69th birthday. The actor surprised the veteran filmmaker with actress Vidya Balan.
