Day: September 27, 2019

Hong Kong leader admits vote revealed 'unhappiness' with govt

Hong Kong leader’s town hall fails to persuade protesters

2:31 pm September 27, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s beleaguered leader Carrie Lam faced her public with humility, but she may not get the response she hoped for. In a face-off with an antagonistic audience, Lam quietly took blow after blow as citizens at a town hall session Thursday vented anger at her refusal to give more concessions to finally […]

Indian asylum seeker released by US after hunger strike

1:57 pm September 27, 2019

El Paso: An Indian immigrant who lost a third of his weight during a 70-day hunger strike over the rejection of his asylum claim won temporary release Thursday after a year in US detention. Ajay Kumar, 33, bowed with his hands clasped together in a traditional Indian greeting as he walked away from a detainee […]

Salman to begin 'Pathan' shoot with Shah Rukh

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan skips court hearing

1:49 pm September 27, 2019

Jodhpur: Actor Salman Khan on Friday did not appear before a local court here in connection with the blackbuck poaching case. Khan’s counsel moved two applications in the court, one for his exemption from the court on Friday and the other for permanent exemption from personal appearance. The court accept the application for exemption from […]

US Congressional Caucus to convene hearing on Kashmir

Fresh restrictions in parts of Kashmir

1:41 pm September 27, 2019

Srinagar: Fresh restrictions were imposed in parts of Kashmir on Friday to maintain law and order in view of congregational prayers, even markets in the valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads for the 54th day, officials said. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPc were imposed on Friday morning in various parts of […]

Extremely honoured to be nominated for Khel Ratna: Rohit

Rohit is captaincy option in T20 to manage Virat’s workload: Yuvraj

1:03 pm September 27, 2019

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has suggested that Rohit Sharma can be considered for T20 captaincy if Virat Kohli feels “overloaded” by leading the side in all three formats. Rohit, the vice-captain of India’s limited-overs sides, has been the most successful captain in the IPL, leading Mumbai Indians to four title wins and […]