Speaking at the VivaTech trade fair in Paris a day before new European data protection rules come into force Zuckerberg said Europe’s history had made its citizens particularly wary when it comes to data collection. “There are specific points about history in Europe. If you’re a German citizen and you grew up here you’re worried … Read more
They have won 14 Grand Slam doubles as a team but since their last win together in Paris they have only featured on two further occasions at the tournament, losing in the first round in 2013 and the third round in 2016. Serena, a three-time singles champion at the French Open, will be playing in … Read more
MUMBAI: A mid-air disaster was averted last week when an IndiGo plane and an Indian Air Force (IAF) jet were on a “collision course” in Chennai airspace, setting off an RA warning for IndiGo pilot to steer the aircraft to a safer distance, a source said. The two aircraft were just “300 feet” away from each … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Congress today said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was playing a “major role” in many ways within the party and would continue to do so, but asserted that this should not be seen as an indication that she would contest elections. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi made the remarks while responding to former minister Salman Khurshid’s … Read more
“The abrupt announcement of the cancellation of the meeting is unexpected for us and we cannot but find it extremely regrettable,” Kim Kye Gwan, North Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister, said in a statement carried by the state-run KCNA news agency. “We again state to the US our willingness to sit face-to-face at any time … Read more
THANE: Accusing the ally Shiv Sena of dividing a family by giving ticket to Shrinivas Wanaga, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said the Sena founder Bal Thackeray never stabbed anybody in the back. “Balasaheb Thackeray never stabbed anyone in the back. He faced attacks by staying in the front,” Mr Fadnavis said in a veiled attack … Read more
NEW DELHI: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has cut short his India visit and is returning to the Netherlands tonight, official sources said. The Ministry of External Affairs has been informed about this sudden decision which had to be taken due to certain domestic issues, they said. The sources said only the Dutch Prime Minister and … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the wake of Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has written to the Queensland government in Australia asking it to provide an antibody developed there to test if it can “neutralise” the virus in humans. The antibody has not been tested on humans so far. “We have … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Division of Northern Railway conducted a ticket-checking drive today, collecting penalties amounting to more than Rs. 17.17 lakh, a statement from the zonal railway said. “The Delhi division has constantly been endeavouring to increase passenger revenue. A major reason for leakage in the railway revenue is ticket-less travel. A ticket-less passenger not only causes … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia and Singapore from May 29 to June 2 where he will hold bilateral talks with leaders of both the nations on key issues, including the defence sector, a Ministry of External Affairs official said. PM Modi is also likely to sign key agreements in various sectors with … Read more
NEW DELHI: Armies of India and Nepal will carry out a two-week long military exercise from May 30 in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh region with an aim to deepen counter-terror cooperation. The Indian Army said the ‘Surya Kiran’ exercise is expected to enhance the level of defence cooperation between the two sides. It said the focus of the … Read more
Mumbai: Despite implementing ambitious government policies one after the other including demonetisation, jan dhan yojana, mudra yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana, the employees of various state-run banks were allegedly overlooked during the salary hikes offered by the IBA, a move that compelled them to call for a two-day strike starting May 30. Employees and officers of … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ahead of his government’s fourth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the achievements of a programme to deliver services at the doorsteps of the rural populace, saying fruits of development have reached the poorest of the poor. In a series of tweets, he shared details of the ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’, terming it as … Read more
SANTINIKETAN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not confer the ‘Desikottam’, Visva-Bharati University’s highest award, during its convocation ceremony tomorrow due to paucity of time, an official said. The announcement, however, drew a sharp reaction from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Sabujkali Sen, officiating vice-chancellor of the university, said there were previous instances when the award … Read more
NEW DELHI: A creative work depicting butterflies and another portraying latest fashion trends will be among some of the artworks lending an aesthetic touch to metro stations on the upcoming Janakpuri West-Kalkaji Mandir section of the Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line. Different themes have been used at different stations and a number of artistes have been roped … Read more
NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday appealed to the people of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu to remain calm and maintain peace in the wake of the violence that has claimed 11 lives. The Home Ministry has sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the police firing and the prevailing situation in the … Read more
TUTICORIN: Government authorities led by Collector Sandeep Nanduri today held discussions with a host of stakeholders, including traders, to help restore normalcy in Tuticorin expeditiously. Mr Nanduri, who assumed charge today, confirmed the death of 13 people–11 men and two women–in the violence. He said 102 persons were injured, 19 of them seriously. 10 women were … Read more
NEW DELHI: A PIL was filed yesterday in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into deaths of protesters during the anti-Sterlite rally at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. The plea, which is likely to come up for hearing during next week, was filed by lawyer G S Mani. It has also sought registration of an … Read more
KOLKATA: Three people were arrested for allegedly raping a woman near a deserted suburban railway station in the city’s Park Circus area, police said yesterday. According to the victim’s complaint at the Sealdah GRP, the three accused persons forced themselves on her when she was relieving herself near the Park Circus railway station in Sealdah South … Read more
KOCHI: Kerala High Court judge Justice B Kemal Pasha today criticised the manner in which High Court judges were appointed, saying appointment of judges was not a family property to be partitioned. In a full court reference held on the eve of his retirement, Justice Kemal Pasha said, “I do not believe that judgeship should be … Read more