Ranchi, April 7 (IANS) Throwing her weight behind the proposed amendments in women reservation bill, Padma Shri Chutni Mahato on Tuesday said that the extension of the Budget session of Parliament towards its implementation is a commendable step.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (IANS) Expressing strong confidence ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday asserted that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is headed for a “fairly clear-cut win”, citing widespread anti-incumbency against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government and growing public desire for change.
Monte Carlo, April 7 (IANS) Jannik Sinner made a dominant start to his campaign at the Monte-Carlo Masters, brushing aside Ugo Humbert in straight sets to move into the third round on Tuesday.
Kabul, April 7 (IANS) Three women were killed and two children injured as a wall collapsed in Afghanistan's Khost province following heavy rainfall and flash floods, local media reported.
Ankara, April 7 (IANS) All three attackers were killed after a gunfight erupted with police personnel deployed outside the building housing the closed Israeli Consulate in Turkey's Istanbul city on Tuesday. The gunfire erupted outside the consulate building in Besiktas district, local media reported.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) prospects in the Kerala elections, projecting a clear victory for the alliance while downplaying the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) impact in the state.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on Tuesday organised a pre-bid conference here for prospective bidders under the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' (REPM), drawing participation from at least 25 companies.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been appointed President of the ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) after the National Sports Council dissolved the existing board led by Aminul Islam. The move follows findings of irregularities in last year’s BCB elections, as highlighted by a government-appointed investigation panel.
Kathmandu, April 7 (IANS) The new government in Nepal on Tuesday decided to provide partial tax exemptions on petroleum products in a move to ease the financial burden on consumers, mirroring a similar decision by the Indian government.
Cardiff, April 7 (IANS) Former Arsenal midfielder and Wales football team captain Aaron Ramsey has decided to bring down curtains on his professional football career as the country's legendary player announced his retirement on Tuesday.
