KOCHI, MAY 7: In the wake of disclosures by many in the Malayalam film industry about drug use by some actors, Kochi city Police Commissioner K Sethu Raman on Sunday said police presence would now be there at all film shooting locations in the port-city. The top officer said that shadow police would be present […]Continue Reading
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IMPHAL, MAY 7: Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54 people, the army said Sunday, although there was no new “major violence” overnight. The unrest in Manipur state erupted after a protest march by a tribal group last week sparked lashes, with vehicles and houses […]Continue Reading
LUCKNOW, MAY 7: Ninety-five per cent of prisoners in Uttar Pradesh jails who sat for the Class 10 board examination cleared the test while the success rate in Class 12 was over 70 per cent. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Prayagraj, declared the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations results on April 25. […]Continue Reading
BENGALURU, MAY 7: Campaigning for one of the most fiercely fought electoral battles in Karnataka is reaching a crescendo and is likely to get shriller till the mikes fall silent on Monday evening when the state gets into a “silent mode” before the polls on Wednesday. Vigorous efforts and backroom manoeuvres will go on till […]Continue Reading
TEXAS,MAY 7 : As many as eight people were killed and seven others were injured after a gunman went on a rampage at a busy mall north of Dallas on Saturday. The shooting, which is the latest gun violence to strike the country, sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing the mall in panic. The gunman, who […]Continue Reading
‘Voters feeling grossly betrayed’: Shashi Tharoor calls for President’s rule in violence-hit Manipur
Manipur,May 7 : Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, taking a jab at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the conflict between tribals and members of the dominant Meitei community in Manipur, has called for the President’s rule in the northeastern state. In light of the outbreak of violence, the voters of Manipur are feeling ‘grossly betrayed’ […]Continue Reading
Lahore,May 6 : Designated terrorist and Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief Paramjit Singh Panjwar was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in Johar Town of Lahore in Pakistan, according to intelligence sources. Paramjit Singh Panjwar alias Malik Sardar Singh was killed near his house in Sunflower Society in Johar Town at around 6 am on […]Continue Reading
LONDON,MAY 6: King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions at a time when the British monarchy faces an uncertain future. Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted “God save King Charles” as the ceremony began in front of more than 2,000 guests, including […]Continue Reading
Madhya Pradesh,May 6 : Adah Sharma-starrer The Kerala Story has been making headlines ever since its announcement due to its sensitive subject. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film released on May 5 in theatres amid multiple controversies. In a new development, The Kerala Story has been declared tax free in Madhya Pradesh. For the uninitiated, […]Continue Reading
MUMBAI, MAY 6: SoftBank-backed e-commerce firm Meesho laid off 251 employees, 15% of its workforce to cut costs and as part of its efforts to achieve profitability. The Bengaluru-headquartered start-up had over 1,800 employees before the layoffs were announced. Meesho founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey in an email to employees informed about the decision and […]Continue Reading
