Day: August 29, 2019

S Korea Supreme Court orders retrial for Samsung heir

12:41 pm August 29, 2019

Seoul: South Korea’s top court on Thursday ordered a new trial for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted of offences including bribery and embezzlement in connection with the scandal that brought down former president Park Geun-hye. Lee was jailed for five years in 2017 but freed a year later after an appeals court dismissed […]

Sarri awaits all-clear for Napoli clash

12:33 pm August 29, 2019

Milan: Maurizio Sarri could get the all-clear to be present for his first home clash as Juventus coach on Saturday against his former club Napoli, after missing the season-opener with pneumonia. The eight-time defending champions’ first home game of the campaign pits them against last season’s runners-up. The 60-year-old has reportedly irritated club bosses by […]

PM launches ‘Fit India Movement’, says it will lead India towards healthy future

12:28 pm August 29, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Fit India’ Movement’ on Thursday, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future. At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India’s indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a […]

At rallies in Bihar, Rajnath touches upon Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir: Rajnath

12:18 pm August 29, 2019

Leh: Pakistan has no locus standi on Kashmir and no country is backing it on the “current issue”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday amid Islamabad’s efforts to internationalise the Centre’s move to abrogate provisions of Article 370. Addressing a DRDO event here, Singh asked how can India talk to Pakistan when it keeps […]

Rupee falls 17 paise against US dollar in early trade

12:14 pm August 29, 2019

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 17 paise to 71.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking weak domestic equity market and persistent foreign fund outflows. Pessimism over US-China trade talks also put pressure on the domestic unit, forex dealers said. However, a weak dollar against other major currencies overseas and softening crude […]