Day: September 2, 2019

I knew 'Fleabag' was going to be special: Andrew Scott

The door is never fully closed: Andrew Scott on ‘Sherlock’ return

11:10 pm September 2, 2019

London: Andrew Scott may have gained immense global success for his turn as the ‘hot priest’ in “Fleabag”, but the British actor is still hooked on to his “Sherlock” character of Jim Moriarty. The actor says he hopes to revisit the arch-nemesis of iconic fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in the potential season five. In an […]

Clear weather, below-normal temperatures in Delhi

Sultry in Delhi; rains to return Wednesday

11:04 pm September 2, 2019

New Delhi: Sultry weather persisted in the national capital on Monday, but rains will return soon, the local MeT office said. The city recorded a high of 36.6 degrees Celsius, two notches more than the normal, and a low of 27.1 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels shot up to 87 per cent. Kuldeep Srivastava, a senior […]

Malaysia’s Mahathir begins state visit to Cambodia

10:56 pm September 2, 2019

Phnom Penh: Malaysia’s prime minister arrived in Cambodia on Monday to strengthen ties and witness the signing of several agreements. Mahathir Mohamad will meet with Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Tuesday to discuss cooperation and exchange views on regional and international affairs, the Cambodian Foreign Ministry said. The two men will also witness the signing […]

Pakistani Parliament debates whether to expel French envoy

Pak PM Imran hypes Kashmir situation, increases volatility: ex-envoy Roemer

10:52 pm September 2, 2019

Washington: The US should remain steady in its policy towards the strategic ties with India and must push Islamabad for “real results” on counterterrorism cooperation, former US ambassador to India Tim Roemer has said, as he hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for ratcheting up the Kashmir issue. Roemer oversaw the signing of […]

UK’s Johnson takes aim against opponents of Brexit plans

10:48 pm September 2, 2019

London: British Prime Minster Boris Johnson is getting tough with members of his Conservative Party who oppose his Brexit plans. The so-called “rebels” are being warned that they will be suspended from the party if they take part in efforts led by opposition parties in Parliament meant to block a departure from the European Union […]