UNITED NATIONS: (Apr 14) UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for continued constructive discussions between Iran and the US, while stressing the ceasefire “must absolutely be preserved” after the talks between the two nations on the West Asia conflict concluded without a deal. The 21-hour-long negotiations between the US, led by Vice President JD Vance,… Continue reading Agreement cannot be reached overnight, talks should continue: UNSG on West Asia war
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48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O’Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha Leader Derek O’Brien on Monday accused the Centre of “mocking Parliament”, and said that lawmakers were yet to be given the draft of the legislations for women’s reservation and delimitation. In a post on X, O’Brien targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah,… Continue reading 48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O’Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation
Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Indian democracy will be become stronger and vibrant if elections to Lok Sabha and various assemblies in 2029 are held with the women’s reservation fully in place. In a letter to the women of the country, Modi also said that with women excelling… Continue reading Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi
I don’t pre-plan bowling bouncers but want to be one step ahead of batters: Krunal Pandya
MUMBAI: (Apr 13) Royal Challengers Bengaluru spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya says he does not pre-plan sending down his bouncers but uses the delivery as per his gut feeling and to be one step ahead of the batters. Krunal produced a measly spell of 4-0-26-1 as RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in their… Continue reading I don’t pre-plan bowling bouncers but want to be one step ahead of batters: Krunal Pandya
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam
NEW DELHI: (Apr 13) India received the highest number of regressive tax recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, according to an analysis by Oxfam. The analysis, released ahead of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, has flagged that the global body is applying “double standard” by giving… Continue reading India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam
Netanyahu appoints military secretary Maj Gen Gofman as new Mossad chief
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next Director of the Israeli Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, Mossad, following approval from the advisory committee on senior appointments. In a post on X on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that he had… Continue reading Netanyahu appoints military secretary Maj Gen Gofman as new Mossad chief
Delhi Police on high alert after Noida protest turns violent
NEW DELHI/NOIDA: (Apr 13) Delhi Police has been put on high alert after a protest by factory workers in neighbouring Noida turned violent, prompting authorities to tighten security along key entry points into the national capital, officials said on Monday. They said a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered to press for… Continue reading Delhi Police on high alert after Noida protest turns violent
Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali
MUMBAI: (Apr 13) Filmmaker Muzafar Ali says Asha Bhosle soaked herself in the culture of Lucknow to become Rekha’s voice in “Umrao Jaan” as the singer always knew that she was creating something special with the 1981 hit. The ghazals that Bhosle, whom Ali described as a romantic and playful person, sang in the film… Continue reading Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali
Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media
Tehran [Iran], April 10 : Iran’s official news agencies have firmly rejected the reports in international media claiming that senior officials such as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf have travelled to Pakistan to negotiate with the United States, Press TV reported on Friday. Referring to Tasnim News Agency, who quoted a… Continue reading Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media
Meryl Streep says she is “happy to represent” older women in lead roles
New York [US], April 10 : Hollywood actor Meryl Streep has said she is “happy to represent” older women in leading roles as she returns to the big screen with the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actor, who will soon turn 77, reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in the sequel… Continue reading Meryl Streep says she is “happy to represent” older women in lead roles
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