Newly elected MLAs take oath in special session of Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Newly elected members of the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday took oath during a special session that started on Tuesday. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain first administered the oath to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Later, two deputy CMs — K.V. Singh Deo and Pravati Parida — took the oath. The Pro-Tem […]
Explainer: Who are ‘Krishi Sakhis’ set to be felicitated by PM Modi in Varanasi
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a visit to the Parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Tuesday, his first after becoming Prime Minister for the third time, will grant certificates to more than 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Krishi Sakhis. He will also transfer the 17th installment of Kisan Samman […]
Rental price growth slows down 50 pc in top cities as housing supply surges: Report
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) A surge in housing supply resulted in a nearly 50 per cent drop in rental price growth in top cities in the second quarter this year (to date) — registering a 2-4 per cent quarterly rise which is down from 4-9 per cent in the first quarter this year, a report […]
Bengal train mishap: GRP to start probe based on plaint by passenger
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) The Government Railway Police (GRP) will start an independent investigation in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision in West Bengal’s Darjeeling District on Monday, based on a complaint filed by a passenger on the ill-fated train. It is learnt that the passenger filed a complaint stating that human error led to damage […]
Rakul Preet greets fans on World Sushi Day; shares photo of her waiting to dig in
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to her fans on International Sushi Day by sharing an unseen picture. Taking to Instagram stories, Rakul, who has 23.7 million followers, posted a picture of herself wearing a green outfit and sitting at a restaurant. In the image, she is holding chopsticks […]
Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding decor to be in shades of ivory and white
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to make their relationship official on June 23. Ahead of their big day, it has been revealed that the decor for the couple’s special event at the venue, Bastian – At The Top, will be in shades of ivory and white. A source […]
As she appears on new TV show ‘Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya’, Devoleena opens up on ties with Bihar
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who is known for her role as Gopi Bahu in the show ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’, is receiving a lot of praise for her portrayal of Goddess Chhathi Maiyya in ‘Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya.’ The actress, who hails from Assam, recently opened up about her connection with Bihar and […]
Ankit Gupta’s summer advice: ‘Consume fruits that help with digestion’
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Ankit Gupta, who portrays Rannvijay in the show ‘Maati Se Bandhi Dor’, shared some tips for safeguarding against the summer heat. Ankit shared: “It is important to protect yourself from the heat during the summer. Consume fruits that help with digestion, and also take care of your fitness and health. […]
Politicians raise alarm over EU law to curb child sexual abuse online
Brussels, June (IANS/DPA) Thirty-six lawmakers from across the European Union have called on member states to vote against plans by the bloc’s executive to require tech companies to monitor their platforms for child sexual abuse content, citing data security concerns. In an open letter made available to dpa, the politicians said they were convinced the […]
China, Australia ink MoU to restart strategic economic dialogue
Beijing, June 18 (IANS) The Chinese and Australian governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to restart strategic economic dialogue with a focus on forward-looking economic issues. Both countries on Monday agreed to enhance communication and exchange with the aim of fostering practical and effective economic cooperation, according to the National Development and Reform […]
