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Melbourne, Jan 20: Spain's Rafael Nadal on Sunday complimented Tomas Berdych, whom he defeated earlier in the day to make it to his 11th quarterfinal at the Australian Open, and said he was in favour of equal prize money for men and…
Agut storms into maiden Australian Open quarterfinal
Melbourne, Jan 20: Roberto Bautista Agut stormed into his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal on Sunday after beating Croatia's Marin Cilic in a five-set battle at the ongoing Australian Open.The Spaniard, seeded 22, routed his Croatian…
Sandeep Ssingh signs MoU with Gujarat government
Gandhinagar, Jan 20 : Producer Sandip Ssingh through his Legend Global Studio has signed a Rs. 177 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 here.The MoU was signed on…
Himachal to create vice principal post in senior secondary schools
Una (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday announced steps to improve the functioning of schools that included the creation of the post of Vice Principal in all senior secondary schools in the state.He…
PM calls Parrikar ‘architect of modern Goa’
Panaji, Jan 20 (IANS) Calling ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar the "architect of modern Goa", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday prayed for his quick recovery."I wish my best friend ... well and hope for his…
Rahul has secret alliance with Naveen: Ex-Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Union Minister Srikant Jena on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging a secret nexus between Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Congress President Rahul Gandhi.The barb against the…
Dirty people have left AAP, party is united: Kejriwal
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) With his party's Punjab unit facing a split in its leadership, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that "dirty people" had left the party."There have been attempts at breaking…
Trump’s compromise bid to end government shutdown shot down by Democrats
New York, Jan 20 (IANS) With an eye on political moderates, President Donald Trump has offered to bargain temporary status for nearly a million illegal immigrants for the $5.7 million he wants in the budget for his border wall, but the deal…
Mahagatbandhan alliance of namdars, negativity, instability: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at opposition parties, terming the 'mahagatbandhan' a grouping of corrupt, negativity and instability and accusing them of misleading the people."This…
BJP leader found dead in MP
Barwani (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Balewadi Mandal (block) chief Manoj Thakre was found dead here on Sunday. He may have been murdered, police said.Thakre had left his house at around 5 a.m. on…
Tripura unveils official logo for its tea
Agartala, Jan 20 (IANS) The Tripura government has unveiled an official logo for the state's tea to popularise the beverage and to promote the potentiality of tourism.At an event here on Saturday, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said with…
People should be responsible while working in showbiz: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Mumbai, Jan 20 : Filmmaker-actor Tigmanshu Dhulia says people should act responsibly and sensibly while working in the film industry.There have been sexual misconduct allegations against big names like Anu Malik, Kailash Kher, Sajid Khan…
Dortmund downs Leipzig 0-1, stays on top of Bundesliga
Berlin, Jan 20: Germany's Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund won 1-0 at RB Leipzig with a solitary goal from Belgium's Axel Witsel to maintain a six-point lead over Bayern Munich and a nine-point lead over third-placed Borussia…
Tiafoe edges past Dimitrov into Australian Open quarters
Melbourne, Jan 20: Unseeded Frances Tiafoe celebrated his 21st birthday by booking his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open here on Sunday after routing Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov.He overpowered the former world number…
Barty storms past Sharapova into Australian Open quarters
Melbourne, Jan 20: Australia's Ashleigh Barty defeated Russia's Maria Sharapova here on Sunday to make it into the first Grand Slam quarterfinal of her career at the Australian Open.The No 15 seed recovered from a set down against…
Mexico pipeline blast toll reaches 73
Mexico City, Jan 20 (IANS) The death toll from a devastating oil pipeline blast in Mexico has increased to 73, officials said.The toll was confirmed to the media by Hidalgo Governor Omar Fayad on Saturday evening, reports Efe news.…
Club America defeat Pachuca 3-0 in Clausura Tournament
Mexico, Jan 20: Club America, the defending champions of the Clausura Tournament, defeated Pachuca 3-0 at the Azteca Stadium.Guido Rodriguez, Cristian Insaurralde and Henry Martin on Saturday scored a goal each to lead the match, reports…
Indian, Pakistan armies clash on LoC
Jammu, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday.Defence Ministry sources said here that the Pakistan Army targeted Indian positions in Kalal and…
Afghanistan’s Ghani to contest upcoming presidential election
Kabul, Jan 20 (IANS) Incumbent Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Sunday registered with the Election Commission to contest the presidential poll slated for July 20."Our objective is to have a strong government... Only a strong…
Shooting for ‘Dabangg 3’ is like homecoming for me: Sonakshi
Mumbai, Jan 20 : Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who will soon start working on "Dabangg 3", said that shooting for the action-drama film is like homecoming for her as she ventured into Bollywood with the franchise.Sonakshi, who was…
Arsenal power past crosstown rival Chelsea 2-0
London, Jan 20: Arsenal came out with an aggressive game plan and executed it to perfection in a 2-0 victory here over bitter London rival Chelsea in Premier League.The Gunners' head coach, Unai Emery, had received criticism for…
Apurva Asrani slams Hansal Mehta
Mumbai, Jan 20 : National award-winning film editor and writer Apurva Asrani has slammed filmmaker Hansal Mehta for "seeking mileage" from producer Kamal Jain's illness.Jain, producer of "Manikarnika: The Queen of…
Collins stuns Kerber to breeze into Australian Open quarterfinals
Melbourne, Jan 20: Unseeded Danielle Collins pulled off the biggest upset so far at the Australian Open women's draw on Sunday after she routed former champion Angelique Kerber to make it to her maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal.The…
Nehru, Patel together built India after Gandhi: Historian
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Noted historian Ramachandra Guha, whose latest book is a biography of Mahatma Gandhi, said on Sunday that Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel together built India after Gandhi's assassination in 1948.Guha said the…
Modi, Shah will break up country: Kejriwal
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah will break up the country if they return to power in the 2019 general elections."Agar…
Opposition coming together fearing defeat in elections: Shivraj
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday attacked the opposition, saying they were coming together fearing defeat against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha…
Spanish coach an advantage against Muguruza, says Pliskova
Melbourne, Jan 20: Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova said that having Spaniard Conchita Martinez as her coach gives her an advantage over Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open round of 16.Conchita Martinez, who played the…
Nadal powers past Berdych into Australian Open quarterfinals
Melbourne, Jan 20: Rafael Nadal pounded former Australian Open semi-finalist Tomas Berdych 6-0, 6-1, 7-6(4) on Sunday to book his place in the Australian Open quarterfinals for the 11th time.The 2009 champion was at his aggressive best and…
Modi lauds film fraternity for showcasing Indian culture
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian film fraternity is at the forefront of showcasing the country's culture globally. Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in…
Government which can’t run schools, hospitals must go: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the Punjab government for handing over government health centres to the private sector, saying a government which cannot run its schools and hospitals has no…
Weather slightly improves in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) The weather slightly improved in the Kashmir Valley on Sunday with an increase in the minimum temperatures due to a nightlong cloud cover, the weather office said."The minimum temperatures improved due to…
Indian cricketers seem to prefer ODI format
The Indian cricket team has made history Down Under. Winning the Test series was just one part of the celebration. Beating the Australians in the ODIs, for the first time, was the icing on the cake.Although, the Indian cricket Test team is…
Sharing thoughts with young crew is awesome: Big B
Mumbai, Jan 20 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Sunday penned about his experience working with a young crew and says he finds it "daunting" to be in their company.Big B took to his blog to share his relationship with the young crew…
‘Manikarnika…’ producer in hospital
Mumbai, Jan 20 : "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" producer Kamal Jain has been hospitalized in Mumbai, and an aide said on Sunday that he is suffering from throat and chest infection.Vikesh Kumar, communication head at Jain's…
My statement on backing Congress over-stretched: VHP leader
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Working President Alok Kumar on Sunday said his statement that his organisation would consider backing the Congress in the Lok Sabha polls if it includes the construction of Ram temple in…
Teens wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ caps taunt Native American elder
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) A group of teenagers wearing caps with US President Donald Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again", taunted a Native American elder and other activists during a march at the Lincoln Memorial…
AAP to contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab: Kejriwal
Chandigarh, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite a virtual split in the leadership of its Punjab unit, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, party leader Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
Delhi Chief Minister…
22 killed in Bolivia road accident
La Paz, Jan 20 (IANS) A head-on collision between two buses on the Oruro-Potosi highway in Bolivia has left at least 22 people dead and more than 30 others injured, police said.The accident occurred on Saturday on the highway around 40 km…
I love to work with Ajay Devgn: Prakash Jha
Mumbai, Jan 20 : Filmmaker Prakash Jha says he loves working with actor Ajay Devgn and added it would be fantastic if there is a subject that brings the two together again.Jha and Ajay have together collaborated for several films such as…
Alia Bhatt wraps up ‘Kalank’ shoot
Mumbai, Jan 20 : Actress Alia Bhatt has wrapped up shooting for the upcoming film "Kalank".Alia on Saturday night took to her Instagram stories, where she shared videos with the crew of "Kalank" and captioned it…