Day: June 12, 2019

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Italy confers Knighthood on Indian author

8:58 pm June 12, 2019

New Delhi: Italy has conferred Knighthood on Italian language expert Pratishtha Singh for her extensive contribution in the field of culture and political studies promoting Indo-Italian ties. Singh, an author who has taught Italian language, literature and cultural history at the Delhi University, was awarded the “Knight of Order of the Star of Italy” by […]

Deepika, Ranveer fly back to Mumbai from Goa

Deepika Padukone joins Ranveer Singh in ’83’

5:08 pm June 12, 2019

Mumbai: Deepika Padukone is set to star in upcoming sports drama, “83” with her husband, actor Ranveer Singh. Deepika will essay the role of Romi Dev, wife to cricketing legend Kapil Dev, to be played by Ranveer. Ranveer made the announcement on Wednesday on Instagram. “*drum roll* All smiles as All-star @deepikapadukone joins the #83squad! […]

Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani to present at MTV Awards

5:02 pm June 12, 2019

Los Angeles: Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani, Dave Bautista and Jameela Jamil are among the Hollywood stars who will be presenting at the MTV Awards 2019. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the line-up for this year’s movie and television awards also includes Daniel Levy, David Spade, Kiernan Shipka, Maude Apatow, Mj Rodriguez, Shameik Moore and Storm […]

Militants open fire at security forces in J-K's Shopian

Security forces kill terrorist in gunfight in Sopore

4:46 pm June 12, 2019

Srinagar: A terrorist has been killed in an overnight gunfight with security forces in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, a police official said Wednesday. The exchange of fire began during a search operation launched by security forces Tuesday evening after they received information that terrorists were present there, the official said. He […]

Kerala sounds alert in health sector over cyclone Burevi threat

Follow real-time info on cyclone to stay safe: PM

4:42 pm June 12, 2019

New Delhi: As cyclone ‘Vayu’ advances towards Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday advised people to follow real-time information being provided by local agencies to stay safe. “Praying for the safety and wellbeing of all those affected by Cyclone Vayu. The government and local agencies are providing real-time information, which […]