Day: September 24, 2019

Not just outdoor, indoor air in Delhi polluted too: Study

7:53 pm September 24, 2019

New Delhi: Staying indoors to avoid toxic outdoor air in the national capital may not serve the purpose anymore as pollutants have now entered homes. A new study has revealed that air inside homes in Delhi have become unsafe with high levels of pollutants found in it, despite keeping doors shut. “Houses in the city […]

Uber, Lyft team up on database to expose abusive drivers

London keeps Uber on short license as it scrutinises firm

7:51 pm September 24, 2019

London: London transport authorities on Tuesday gave Uber two months to continue operating in the city rather than the full five-year license the ride-hailing company had sought. London is keeping Uber on a tight leash, with shorter-than-usual licenses, as officials review how the company operates following concerns about aggressive corporate tactics and passenger safety. Transport […]

Pakistan PM says Trump asked him to mediate with Iran

‘Where do you find reporters like these?’ Trump asks Imran Khan at joint press meet

7:38 pm September 24, 2019

New York: Donald Trump’s dislike for journalists is well-known and this was quite evident when he encountered a bunch of aggressive Pakistani reporters who pressed him on Kashmir, forcing the US President to ask Prime Minister Imran Khan, “Where do you find reporters like these?” President Trump met Prime Minister Khan on the sidelines of […]

'Crazy old dreamer' Jurgen Klopp inspired to make charity pledge

‘Crazy old dreamer’ Klopp inspired to make charity pledge

4:42 pm September 24, 2019

London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that the emotional high of his side’s Champions League triumph inspired him to join the Common Goal charity. Klopp will join a host of star names from the world of football, including Manchester United’s Juan Mata and FIFA women’s player of the year Megan Rapinoe, by donating one […]

Bajrang wants wrestling to be made National Sports

4:35 pm September 24, 2019

New Delhi: Bajrang Punia on Tuesday called for wrestling to be made the national sport, insisting that Indian grapplers have consistently won medals in big-ticket events such as the World Championships and Olympics. During a felicitation function of World Championships medal-winning wrestlers by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju here on Monday, the Wrestling Federation of India […]