Day: September 26, 2019

Cyclone: Rains cause water-logging in Pune

Deluge in Pune after heavy rains; 12 killed, 10,500 rescued

12:14 pm September 26, 2019

Pune: At least 12 people were killed in various incidents of flooding and wall collapse after heavy rains battered Maharashtra’s Pune district, officials said on Thursday. Nearly 10,500 people from several water-logged areas were shifted to safer places so far following heavy showers in the district on Wednesday, they said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

PM Modi wishes Manmohan Singh on his 87th birthday

12:05 pm September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished Congress leader and his predecessor Manmohan Singh on his birthday. “Best wishes to our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life,” Modi tweeted. Manmohan Singh, a Rajya Sabha member and one of the Congress’s top […]

Marvel chief Kevin Feige developing a ‘Star Wars’ movie

12:01 pm September 26, 2019

Los Angeles: Marvel chief Kevin Feige, a self-confessed fan of “Star Wars” saga, is reportedly developing a movie set in the galaxy far, far away. Feige, who has been at the helm of some of the biggest blockbusters for Disney with the Avengers franchise, had discussed a foray into the Star Wars universe in a […]

Manmohan Singh to attend Kartarpur Corridor inauguration: Qureshi

Cong leaders wish former PM Manmohan Singh on birthday

11:53 am September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Top Congress leaders on Thursday wished former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birthday and recalled his dedication and selfless service to nation building. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished good health and happiness to Singh, who turned 87 today. “On his birthday, let us acknowledge Dr Manmohan Singh Ji’s selfless service, dedication & […]

At least one dead after strong earthquake rocks eastern Indonesia

11:45 am September 26, 2019

Ambon City (Indonesia): At least one person has died and another is missing after a strong earthquake struck Indonesia’s remote Maluku islands Thursday, destroying homes and triggering landslides. Terrified people ran into the streets as buildings fell in around them after the 6.5-magnitude quake hit at around 8:45 local time (0045 GMT). An official from […]