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COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Crimea seeks to woo Indian film-makers

9:03 pm May 21, 2019

Mumbai: To attract Indian film-makers, the Film Commission of the Republic of Crimea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the India-based Russia Information Centre (RIC). The RIC will promote the Crimean region, part of the Russian Federation since 2014, as a shooting destination for Indian film industries, it said. “Our delegation will visit […]

Differences resurface between Himachal Congress leaders

Maha LS vote counting: Preparations complete for May 23

8:55 pm May 21, 2019

Mumbai: Preparations have been completed for counting of votes for the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on May 23, said officials Tuesday. A total of 98,430 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were used for the four phases of polls in the state, and counting will take place in 48 counting centres at 38 locations across […]

ASI assaulted in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh

Mumbai: Man stabbed to death near metro station, 2 held

10:13 pm May 20, 2019

Mumbai: A 40-year-old-man was stabbed to death by three persons in suburban Ghatkopar, police said Monday. Two persons have been held for the act and a hunt was on for the third assailant, a senior official said. The incident took place near Jagruti Nagar metro rail station in Ghatkopar at around 11.30 am, an official […]

Markets soar in early trade; Sensex zooms 942 points, rupee gains 79 paise

2:07 pm May 20, 2019

Mumbai: Domestic financial markets Monday cheered exit poll results that showed the ruling NDA is likely to win the general elections, with the benchmark BSE Sensex skyrocketing over 900 points, and the rupee appreciating 79 paise against the US dollar. After soaring over 962 points in early session, the 30-share index pared some gains and […]

Gogoi, Sirimalla get top billings in Ramesh Desai Tennis

8:43 pm May 19, 2019

Mumbai: Udit Gogoi of Assam and Sanjana Sirimalla of Telangana have got the pride of place in the singles draw at the MSLTA 13th Ramesh Desai Memorial CCI All India National Under-16 Tennis Tournament commencing here on Monday. Haryana’s Chirag Duhan, India number five, follows number four Gogoi as the second seed followed by Madhya […]