Day: August 18, 2019

Nagaland seeks Centre's intervention over poor mobile connectivity, says protests may break out

Mobile Internet services again snapped in Jammu region

2:27 pm August 18, 2019

Jammu: Low-speed (2G) mobile Internet services were once again snapped in five districts of Jammu region on Sunday to check rumour-mongering, a day after the services were restored. A police official said authorities concerned directed service providers to snap the services around forenoon. The official said the decision was taken to check rumour-mongering and maintain […]

Naina Devi in Himachal receives 360 mm rain

2:26 pm August 18, 2019

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, the meteorological department said. Naina Devi in Bilaspur district recorded 360 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state during the period, it said. Weather is improving in the northern parts of the state. However light to moderate […]

SC judge stresses on pre-litigation mediation

2:19 pm August 18, 2019

Nagpur: Justice Sharad Bobde of the Supreme Court emphasised the need for pre-litigation mediation and the role of the legal aid system to ensure people get speedy justice. He was speaking on Saturday at the inaugural function of the 17th All India Meet of State Legal Services Authorities here. Justice Bodbe said 1,07,587 matters were […]

Joaquin Phoenix walks off interview over question on 'Joker' violence

Joaquin Phoenix on how he cracked Joker’s signature laugh

2:13 pm August 18, 2019

Los Angeles: Joaquin Phoenix says he based the signature laughter of iconic DC villain The Joker on a neurological disorder known as Pathological Laughter and Crying (PLC). The condition is characterised by inappropriate and involuntary laughing and crying due to a nervous system disorder. Phoenix, who is set to star as the Clown Prince of […]

Djokovic dumped as Medvedev sets up Cincy final with Goffin

2:07 pm August 18, 2019

Cincinnati: World number one Novak Djokovic wilted under pressure from Daniil Medvedev, falling 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to the ninth-seeded Russian in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals. Medvedev’s upset win on Saturday sent him into a title showdown with another unexpected finalist, 16th-seeded Belgian David Goffin, who defeated France’s Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first […]