Bolton says Iran silence on US talks offer ‘deafening’
Jerusalem, Jun 25 (AFP) US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Tuesday described as “deafening” Iran’s apparent silence on an offer to negotiate with Washington. “The president has held the door open to real negotiations,” Bolton said in a statement. “In response, Iran’s silence has been deafening,” he added during a visit to Jerusalem. The United […]
Those imprisoned during Emergency to get pension: Fadnavis
Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said those who were imprisoned during the Emergency will be provided pension and a citation. Speaking in the state Assembly during the Question hour, Fadnavis said “pension was an honour more than money” for those who served jail term during the Emergency. “Many people refused […]
176 children lost their parents in Easter Sunday attacks: Cardinal Ranjith
Colombo, Jun 25 (PTI) A total of 176 children have lost either one or both of their parents during the Easter Sunday attacks that killed 258 people, a media report quoted the head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church as saying. A total of 7 suicide bombers carried out a series blasts that targeted three churches and […]
Lumbardar electrocuted to death, people blame PDD for negligence
Srinagar: A village Lumbardar died of electrocution in Mochan village of Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. A police officer told GNS Shabir Ahmad Malik (25) son of Ghulam Mohammad of Mochan Beerwah received an electric shock while repairing an electric transformer in the area today morning. Malik was seriously injured due […]
Govt seeks views of states on crop insurance scheme
New Delhi, (PTI) The government Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that it has written to states seeking their views on whether the crop insurance scheme should be made voluntary for farmers. At present, the scheme is compulsory in nature. Responding to a supplementary, Minister of State for Agriculture Purushottam Ropala said during Question Hour that on […]
Police arrests scribe, journalist association demands governor’s intervention
Srinagar, June 25 (GNS): Police has arrested a journalist in connection with a case registered in 1990 in Srinagar district of central Kashmir. Official sources told GNS that a warrant under 512 CrPc (proclaimed offender) was issued against him by a court in connection with a case registered on 15 Dec 1990. The scribe […]
Rupee rises 13 paise to 69.22 vs US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jun 25 (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 13 paise to 69.22 against the US dollar in opening trade Tuesday, driven by easing crude oil prices and weakening of the US dollar in the overseas market. The rupee opened strong at 69.32 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.22 per dollar, […]
Trump to meet Modi, Xi on sidelines of G-20 summit in Japan
Washington, (PTI) US President Donald Trump will hold a number of meetings with world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on the sidelines of G-20 meeting in Japan this week and is expected to discuss several issues, including trade. Trump is scheduled to leave for Japan on June 27 to attend […]
Sensex falls over 150 pts; IT stocks drag
Mumbai,(PTI) Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 150 points in early trade Tuesday tracking losses in IT stocks amid weak cues from other Asian markets. The 30-share index was trading 124.41 points, or 0.32 per cent, lower at 38,998.55 at 0930 hours. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty was quoting 35.25 points, or 0.30 per cent, […]
