Day: August 24, 2019

RS departs from convention in paying tributes to Jaitley, others

Legal experts condole Jaitley’s demise, call him “crusader”

8:20 pm August 24, 2019

New Delhi: Eminent jurists on Saturday said that with the passing away of senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, the country has lost a legal luminary, an outstanding politician and a crusader who came to the help of all and never succumbed to any provocations. Former solicitor general Ranjit Kumar and senior advocates Rakesh Dwivedi and […]

‘Loki’ series to be directed by Kate Herron

8:16 pm August 24, 2019

Anaheim (California): Tom Hiddleston’s “Loki” series has found a director in Kate Herron of “Sex Education” fame. The six-episode series will take place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame” and explore a different version of the story, with the God of mischief at its centre. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige said the series is a […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

Restrictions lifted in most areas of Kashmir Valley

4:25 pm August 24, 2019

Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted in most areas of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in the valley in view of the Friday prayers and the proposed march of separatists to the local United Nations military observer group office. Officials said people were allowed to move freely […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Workers of Ordnance factories call off their strike

4:22 pm August 24, 2019

Kolkata: Defence production at 41 facilities across the country is likely to normalise from Monday, with the unions representing civilian employees of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on Saturday calling off their ongoing one-month strike over the Centre’s corporatisation plans. A joint statement by the three recognised federations representing civilian employees at OFB’s 41 factories said […]

MSRTC inducts 163 women to drive buses

4:20 pm August 24, 2019

Pune: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has inducted 163 women from the state to drive its buses under a pilot project. Their induction ceremony was held here on Friday evening, where former President Pratibha Patil handed over the MSRTC’s appointments letters to the women. State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote, Shiv Sena leader Nilam […]