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4 killed in Mumbai highrise blaze

4 killed in Mumbai highrise blaze

22-08-2018 comments

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) At least four persons, including an elderly woman, were killed and 16 others injured on Wednesday when a massive fire ripped through a highrise building here, officials said.

The fire broke out on the 12th floor of 17-storeyed…

India thrash England by 203 runs in 3rd Test

India thrash England by 203 runs in 3rd Test

22-08-2018 comments

Nottingham, Aug 22 (IANS) India staged a thrilling comeback in the five-match Test rubber on Wednesday by thrashing England by 203 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge here.

In their pursuit of 521 runs for victory, England resumed their…

New Kerala has to be built, UAE to give $100 mn: Vijayan

New Kerala has to be built, UAE to give $100 mn: Vijayan

21-08-2018 comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) The UAE has pledged $100 million for flood-battered Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Tuesday, adding "a new Kerala" needed to be built following the widespread destruction.

The…

Wrestler Vinesh bags historic gold

Wrestler Vinesh bags historic gold

20-08-2018 comments

Jakarta, Aug 20 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat on Monday became the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Asian Games gold after she defeated Japan's Yuki Irie in the 50-kilogram women's Freestyle final here.

Vinesh completely dominated the contest,…

Rajiv Gandhi remembered on his 74th birth anniversary

Rajiv Gandhi remembered on his 74th birth anniversary

20-08-2018 comments

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi along with his mother and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 74th birth anniversary on Monday.

They were accompanied…

India wants constructive engagement with Pakistan, Modi tells Imran

India wants constructive engagement with Pakistan, Modi tells Imran

20-08-2018 comments

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan expressing Indias commitment to build good neighbourly relations and pursue meaningful and constructive engagement with Islamabad.

Modi…

Wrestler Bajrang clinches Asiad gold

Wrestler Bajrang clinches Asiad gold

19-08-2018 comments

Jakarta, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched the gold medal in the men's freestyle 65kg category defeating Japanese Daichi Takatani 11-8 in the final of the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday.

It was Bajrang's second successive…

Asian Games open in Jakarta amid grand ceremony

Asian Games open in Jakarta amid grand ceremony

18-08-2018 comments

Jakarta, Aug 18 (IANS) The 18th Asian Games opened amid a spectacular ceremony at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in this Indonesian capital on Saturday night.

A day after celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the country's independence,…

Walmart acquires 77% stake in Flipkart Group

Walmart acquires 77% stake in Flipkart Group

18-08-2018 comments

Bengaluru, Aug 18 (IANS) Retail giant Walmart Inc. on Saturday acquired approximately 77 per cent stake in e-commerce major Flipkart.

According to a statement, Walmart now holds approximately 77 per cent of Flipkart, while the remainder of…

PM announces Rs 500 crore assistance to flood-hit Kerala

PM announces Rs 500 crore assistance to flood-hit Kerala

18-08-2018 comments

Kochi, Aug 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Rs 500 crore financial assistance for flood-ravaged Kerala where hundreds of people have died, lakhs have been rendered homeless and property worth millions of rupees has been…

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