Day: September 29, 2019

Several hundred prisoners to be released on Gandhi Jayanti

2:23 pm September 29, 2019

New Delhi: Several hundred prisoners, who have not been convicted for murder, rape and corruption, will be released from jails across India on October 2 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, officials said on Sunday. The number of prisoners to be released on Gandhi Jayanti could be around 600 and the final […]

80-yr-old Japanese tourist dies in Manali

2:20 pm September 29, 2019

Shimla: An 80-year-old Japanese tourist has died in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district apparently from cardiac arrest, police said on Sunday. Misabo Sakurazawa was declared brought dead at a hospital in Manali on Friday, Kullu Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh said. Prima facie, it seems she died due to cardiac arrest, he added. “Final opinion is […]

Saudi Arabia to invest USD 100 billion in India

2:18 pm September 29, 2019

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is looking at investing USD 100 billion in India in areas of petrochemicals, infrastructure and mining among others, considering the country’s growth potential. Saudi Ambassador Dr Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati has said India is an an attractive investment destination for Saudi Arabia and it is […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

PM calls for campaign to honour talented daughters

2:09 pm September 29, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to launch a campaign to honour daughters who have made a mark with their achievements in various fields for public good. He also called for sharing of Diwali gifts and sweets to bring happiness to those who cannot afford it. The prime minister said on […]

Star sons like me are spoilt brats: Parikshit Sahni

2:06 pm September 29, 2019

New Delhi: It is difficult for star sons to replicate the success of their fathers as they are handed everything on a platter rather than go through the grind, says Parikshit Sahani, son of Bollywood legend Balraj Sahni. Parikshit Sahni, who was here in the capital recently to launch his new book “The Non-Conformist: Memories […]