Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) In a virtual no-holds-barred clash between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central and West Bengal governments, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee began a sit-in here on Sunday accusing the Centre of attempting a coup to destabilise the state after an ugly face-off between the CBI and the[Read More…]
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Nissan abandons plans of X-Trail model in UK
London, Feb 4 (IANS) Japanese carmaker Nissan confirmed it had abandoned plans to build the new model X-Trail in Sunderland, UK, Sky News reported on Sunday. According to a letter written by Nissan Europe chairman Gianluca de Ficchy to workers, the X-Trail will continue to be made in Japan. Ficchy[Read More…]
Rahul speaks to Mamata, expresses support to sit-in against Centre
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and expressed his support to her sit-in against the Centre over CBI move in the state, saying the happenings in Bengal “were part of the unrelenting attack on India’s institutions” by[Read More…]
Kareena sports bold, glamorous avatar for LFW finale
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan on Sunday brought the curtains down on the five-day Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort, with a neat, bold avatar in an all-black ensemble by Shantanu and Nikhil. She looked glamorous in an off shoulder, fitted dress as she sashayed down the stairs,[Read More…]
ICAR leaves 2500-plus seats vacant in agri universities despite candidates (Special)
By Vishal Narayan New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Despite there being thousands of candidates eligible for admission, the Indian Council of Agricultural Rsearch (ICAR) left more than 2,500 seats vacant from its all-India quota in the last four years, an RTI has revealed. The ICAR, an autonomous body for coordinating[Read More…]
Transform students from job seekers to job creators: VP
Hyderabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said educational institutions should impart skill based training to transform students from being job seekers to job creators, suggesting need to revamp education system to meet world class learning. For the purpose, Naidu, while addressing the students of Dr.[Read More…]
CBI books its two officials in graft case
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The CBI has registered case against two of its officials, a district administration employee of Uttar Pradesh government and some unidentified state police personnel for their alleged involvement in “illegal and corrupt practice” for settling Yamuna Express Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) land scam case. In[Read More…]
Mamata government anti-democratic, anarchic: Adityanath (Lead)
Balurghat/Raiganj (West Bengal), Feb 4 (IANS) Lashing out at Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said she has no faith in democracy or the country’s Constitution and dubbed her government “anti-democratic, anti-people and anarchic”. Adityanath was scheduled to address two[Read More…]
‘Gully Boy’ and ‘Love Gen’, unique show and experience for me, says Ranveer Singh
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Actor Ranveer Singh, who combined ramp walk with live rap performance at the Lakme Fashion Week, says it was a unique show and experience for him. Actor Ranveer Singh along with entire Gully Boy hosted an impromptu rapping session on the sidelines of on-going Lakme Fashion[Read More…]
Aditya Roy Kapur and Arjun Kapoor walk the ramp for Kunal Rawal
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Actor Aditya Roy Kapur walked the ramp to showcase the creations of fashion designer Kunal Rawal at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2019 in Mumbai on Sunday evening. ‘Kalank’ actor Aditya Roy Kapur turned showstopper and sashayed on the runway with swag for the Boat[Read More…]