New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Pakistan security establishment has issued an urgent directive recalling retired army personnel for re-enlistment to combat severe manpower shortages caused by heavy casualties and desertions in the conflict-ridden regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Shanghai, Oct 8 (IANS) Serbian great Novak Djokovic is looking to feed off the "phenomenal week" he had in Beijing as he enters the Shanghai Masters for another tournament in China.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav relived a fond memory with late Nana Patekar as he paid a heartfelt tribute to him on social media.
Vantaa, Oct 8 (IANS) Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy produced the standout result for India at the Arctic Open, knocking out fifth seeds He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu of China to reach the men’s doubles pre-quarterfinals, while experienced singles campaigners HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made early exits here on Thursday.
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Disclosing that he was supposed to speak to late actor Nana Patekar on Thursday morning, Oscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty has now expressed shock and grief at the demise of the acting legend and said that Nana Patekar's demise was a colossal loss for him.
Hong Kong, Oct 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, paid obeisance at the 125-year-old Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara Sahib in Hong Kong on Thursday and also met members of the gurudwara's parbandhak committee.
Nicosia, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Cyprus on Thursday held discussions on expanding trade and investment; advancing cooperation in shipping and technology; and, strengthening tourism connectivity and infrastructure links.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Opposition parties, saying the country is currently witnessing a battle between two ideologies.
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has condoled the demise of the legendary actor Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised captain Shreyas Iyer for hitting a magnificent maiden T20I century in the eight-wicket win over the West Indies in Lucknow, adding that it was the knock which came at the right time for him.
