Day: October 18, 2019

Mamata presents vote on account for Rs 2.99 lakh cr in House, oppn parties boycott speech

Success of ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ to be yardstick for civic poll candidates: TMC

7:39 pm October 18, 2019

Kolkata: The performance of party workers in effective implementation of ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ (Tell Didi) will be a yardstick for selection of TMC candidates in the civic polls in West Bengal to be held next year, party sources said. They said only those aspirants who impress the TMC leadership with their performance will be given […]

EU leaders turn focus to climate, budget issues

7:35 pm October 18, 2019

Brussels: After agreeing on terms for a new Brexit deal, European Union leaders are meeting again on Friday to discuss other thorny issues, including the bloc’s budget and climate change. No decision is expected on the next long-term budget for 2021-2027, though, a topic more divisive than Brexit. Leaders need to find a compromise that […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Kashmiri Pandits brief US lawmakers on situation in Kashmir

7:28 pm October 18, 2019

Washington: Ahead of the next week’s Congressional hearing on human rights situation in South Asia, Kashmiri Pandits residing in various parts of the US held a briefing for US lawmakers and their aides on ground realities in the Valley and violations of their rights for the past several decades. Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, Congressmen […]

Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

7:25 pm October 18, 2019

London: After winning the backing of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal , Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in London Friday looking to secure enough support to get the deal through the fractious British Parliament. Johnson returned overnight for what is expected to be a busy day attempting to persuade lawmakers to vote […]

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas celebrate Karwa Chauth

7:20 pm October 18, 2019

Los Angeles: Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated her first Karwa Chauth with husband Nick Jonas and he says the actor has taught him everything about Indian traditions and customs. The American singer shared their pictures from the occasion on his Instagram page. On the occasion, Priyanka opted for traditional Indian look in a red saree and […]