Biden welcomes Americans returning home after prisoner swap with Russia
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) Three American citizens, Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and American green card holder Vladimir Kara-Murza, have returned to the United States after a prisoner swap with Russia on Thursday that US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan described as “one of the largest and certainly the most complex exchange in history”. […]
Four killed in Russia building collapse
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) Four people were killed following a partial collapse of a residential building in the Russian city of Nizhny Tagil, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) said on Friday. The tragedy occurred on Thursday when two entrances of a five-storeyed gas-powered building in Nizhny Tagil, a city located in Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast, […]
Paris Olympics: Ankita, Dhiraj make archery mixed team quarterfinals
Paris, Aug 2 (IANS) Indian archers Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara made it to the quarterfinals of the mixed team event after beating Indonesia’s Diananda Choirunisa and Arif Pangestu in the round of 16 here on Friday. The Indians registered a 5-1 (37-36, 38-38, 38-37) win over the Indonesians in the pre-quarterfinals at the Invalides. […]
Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini to feature in inaugural edition of Delhi Premier League
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini, Harshit Rana will feature in the inaugural season of Delhi Premier League (DPL), set to commence in the second half of this month, said Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) chief and league president Rohan Jaitely. The T20 tournament, which will have both men’s and women’s […]
Saudi, Chile conclude talks on mining, industrial cooperation
RIYADH, 2 August: The Kingdom’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Bandar AlKhorayef has concluded his visit to Chile where he held talks with leading private and public sector officials on boosting cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. There were discussions held on the transfer of knowledge, the latest innovative technologies in mining, and […]
Italy flag carrier ITA Airways starts nonstop Rome-Jeddah flights
RIYADH, 2 August: Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways operated its first nonstop Rome-Jeddah flight on Aug. 1, linking Rome Fiumicino Airport with King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The service, launched under the Kingdom’s Air Connectivity Program, or ACP, will run three times a week with an Airbus A321neo aircraft. […]
Zomato shares surge 12 per cent after strong Q1 performance
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Food delivery giant Zomato’s share rose 12 per cent after the company reported strong Q1 results. At 12.23 p.m., Zomato’s share was up 12.34 per cent at Rs 263. In today’s trading session so far, Zomato shares have touched a high of Rs 278 and a low of Rs 243. Zomato […]
Shehnaaz Gill has her Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’ moment
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Actress and social media sensation Shehnaaz Gill, who is currently enjoying her time in the US, shared her fun-filled moments from the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Shehnaaz took to Instagram and shared a slow-motion video of herself. In the clip, the actress looked every inch like a doll, […]
James Cameron, Joe Russo laud SS Rajamouli’s storytelling wizardry
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) International filmmakers James Cameron and Joe Russo have opened up on Indian director S S Rajamouli’s cinematic sorcery, sharing how he balances action, drama, and emotion that makes his films a true spectacle. In a rare and insightful discussion featured in the upcoming docu-film ‘Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli’, Cameron and Russo […]
Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung told to vacate house for demolition
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) National pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung, who guided Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, returned home to the disheartening news that his house and locality are scheduled for demolition in two days. Jung, an Olympian, was given the notice along with other residents of […]
