New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.
Zurich, Aug 9 (IANS) FIFA has strongly defended president Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism of his leadership, saying he continues to have the democratic mandate of the world football body's 211 member associations and warning against attempts to remove him outside established procedures.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has ranked ahead of several established global metro systems, including those in Hong Kong, Paris and New York, in train punctuality and reliability, reaffirming its position as one of the leading urban rail networks in the world, the corporation said in a statement.
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Tejasswi Prakash, who can be seen in the recently released 5th season of the gaming reality show, ‘Playground’, has heaped praise on the “queen of television” Ektaa Kapoor, as she feels that Ektaa is someone who is always ready to change with time in the way she approaches her work.
Gandhinagar/Amreli, Aug 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department has begun work on a 100-hectare special enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to house lions involved in human attacks, in a move aimed at managing human-wildlife conflict while keeping the animals in a natural habitat.
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major boost for the visitors ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, India skipper Shubman Gill returned to batting at the nets on Sunday after missing the ongoing three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered mid-air turbulence could face cancellation of his flying licence and other penalties if his dope test is officially found positive, the pilot's body chief said on Sunday.
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A banner was put up in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Sunday, cautioning leaders joining the BJP from other parties. The banner said that if anyone joins the BJP and indulges in extortion, then that person will have to face "egg therapy".
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Despite being one of the biggest names in the South film industry, Nayanthara refrains from giving interviews and attending any kind of promotional events and pre-release functions for her projects.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha, speaking on the ongoing students' protest in Jharkhand on Sunday, said the deadlock between the government and protesting students must be brought to an end, stressing that any decision regarding their demands should be based on a clear blueprint rather than "empty assurances".
