Rahul Gandhi to contest from Rae Bareli, Congress fields KL Sharma from Amethi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Rae Bareli seat, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi earlier. Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, has been fielded from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, the party said in a...
Read moreIndia slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects
United Nations: In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad's envoy in the UN General Assembly here. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj's stern response came after Pakistan's UN envoy Munir Akram made lengthy remarks against India, including references to Kashmir, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the Ram Temple...
Read moreAt least 20 killed in bus accident in northwest Pakistan
Peshawar: At least 20 people were killed when a passenger bus skidded off a mountainous terrain and plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan Friday, authorities said. The incident occurred on the Karakoram Highway in Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan region when the bus was on its way from Rawalpindi to Hunza and the driver lost control of the vehicle, a police official said. It was not clear as to how many...
Read moreRainfall, floods hit Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, death count rises to 29
Sao Paulo: The death toll due to the worst storms mounted to 29 after four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods and mudslides in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul, Governor Eduardo Leite said. "Unfortunately, we know that these numbers will rise," said Leite Thursday, describing the storms as the worst natural disaster in the history of the state, Xinhua news agency reported. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Thursday visited...
Read moreSRH beat RR by 1 run
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderbad pulled off a nervy one-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here Thursday. Nitish Reddy (76 not out) and Travis Head (58) scored half centuries to help Sunrisers Hyderabad post 201/3 after opting to bat. In reply, Riyan Parag (77) and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (67) stitched a 133-run stand after Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked two wickets in the first over. But Sunrisers bowlers made a...
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Hina Khan exhausted due to day and night shooting
Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan has shared that she is sleep-deprived and exhausted due to work but asserts that she is still "alive." Hina took to Instagram and shared that she had to travel a nine-hour road trip to a new destination. "Just packed up and on my way to a new destination by road, nine hours by...
India slams Pakistan in UNGA, says it harbours most dubious track record on all aspects
United Nations: In a sharp retort, India has said Pakistan harbours a “most dubious track record” on all aspects, as it slammed “destructive and pernicious” remarks made by Islamabad's envoy in the UN General Assembly here. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj's stern response came after Pakistan's UN envoy Munir Akram made lengthy remarks...
At least 20 killed in bus accident in northwest Pakistan
Peshawar: At least 20 people were killed when a passenger bus skidded off a mountainous terrain and plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan Friday, authorities said. The incident occurred on the Karakoram Highway in Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan region when the bus was on its way from Rawalpindi to Hunza and the driver lost control of...
Rainfall, floods hit Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, death count rises to 29
Sao Paulo: The death toll due to the worst storms mounted to 29 after four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods and mudslides in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul, Governor Eduardo Leite said. "Unfortunately, we know that these numbers will rise," said Leite Thursday, describing the storms as the worst natural disaster in the history of the...
Sundargarh forest fires under control: Officials
Rourkela: Due to the cooperation and assistance of locals, forest fires have remained more or less under control in various ranges of Sundargarh district, officials stated Thursday. The Bonai forest is one of the biggest ranges in this district. A fire had broken out in a part of the forest, but it was finally brought under control...
Special initiatives to protect inmates of Sambalpur Zoo
Sambalpur: To help the animals beat the heat, authorities at the ‘Sambalpur Zoo’ here are taking special initiatives. Temperatures in this town have constantly been soaring up to 40 degrees Celsius or more. Hence measures have been put in place to prevent heatstroke and dehydration among various types of animals, reptiles and birds in the zoo. Among...
Passengers suffer as pre-paid auto services remain a non-starter
Rourkela: The untimely closure of the pre-paid auto-rickshaw stand at the railway station here is causing immense hardships to passengers. Upon their arrival here, the passengers are fleeced by local auto drivers who demand astronomical sums for taking them to their respective destinations. Passengers have been demanding for the pre-paid services, but nothing has been done for...
Female jumbo delivers stillborn; dies
Keonjhar: An adult female elephant died Thursday due to various complications after delivering a stillborn calf in a forest near Renda Sahi locality of Dubuna village under Bamebari section of Champua range in this district. Environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts have expressed concern over the death of the tusker. They informed that two dozen elephants have died in...
2-day national seminar on NEP concludes at CUO
Bhubaneswar: The Central University of Odisha(CUO), Koraput concluded a two-day national seminar on ‘National Education Policy 2020: Challenges and Opportunities’ Thursday. The seminar was organised by the Department of Education, in collaboration with Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal, a non-profit organisation. The second day of the seminar commenced with a session aimed at facilitating dialogue and collaboration among the...
Manoj Bajpayee joins Nand Ghar movement
Mumbai: Nand Ghar, which aims to transform 14 lakh anganwadis across India, unveiled a national movement – Agar Bachpan Se Poocha Khaana Khaaya, Toh Desh Ka Kal Banaya- with actor Manoj Bajpayee here Thursday. The movement is aimed at nourishing India’s future generation by ensuring holistic healthcare, quality nutrition and ensuring best-in-class preschool education for children. Welcoming...