Upset with US, Iranian lawmakers to draft anti-American bill
Associated Press18 July 2017 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian lawmakers have agreed to fast-track an anti-American bill meant to confront allegedly “adventurist and terrorist” U.S. actions in the region Iranian state TV reported that 211 lawmakers in the 290-seat assembly backed an outline for the legislation at a session Tuesday. The details of the bill […]
Demand for zero GST on textiles cannot be accepted: Jaitley
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the demand of textile traders to exempt fabrics under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system cannot be met with as manufacturers will then not be able to claim credit of tax on previous stages. “The GST rate structure for the textile […]
Myanmar: UN probe ‘can only aggravate’ Rakhine tension
A UN mission investigating allegations of rape, torture and killings of Rohingya Muslims would only “aggravate” troubles in Rakhine state, the security adviser of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi told diplomats. Thaung Tun’s comments on Tuesday came less than a month after Myanmardeclined to grant visas to three UN-appointed experts who would probe allegations of abuse against […]
Govt asks states to file FIRs over violence in name of cow protection
By PTI 18th July 2017 NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked state governments to compulsorily register FIRs in all “untoward incidents” happening in the name of cow protection, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property and incidents of […]
Top ten successful run chases in Test cricket
Sri Lanka created history after clinching a record victory against Zimbabwe by four wickets as they chased down a mammoth total of 388 runs in the one-off Test match played at Premadasa stadium in Colombo. The Lankan victory is marked as the most successful run-chase in Asia and fifth in the world in the history […]
Shastri scores, BCCI appoints Bharat Arun bowling coach
July 18, 2017 India’s new head coach Ravi Shastri gets his way. On the basis of Shastri’s recommendation, the BCCI has appointed Bharat Arun as bowling coach for Team India. Shastri put forth Arun’s name in his meeting with the BCCI on Monday in Mumbai. Arun has been appointed as India’s bowling coach on a […]
China urges India withdrawal in standoff, stages drills
Associated Press18 July 2017 BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday renewed a call for India to immediately withdraw its troops from disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains, following a report that Chinese forces recently held live firing drills in the region. Foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Indian forces had to leave the area […]
Who is the best batsman in the world? Virat Kohli, responds Mohammad Amir
July 18, 2017 There has always been a huge debate regarding the current best batsman in world cricket. Even the cricket experts have different choices when it comes to select the best among Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith. When the same question was asked to the Pakistan pacer, Mohammad Amir, he picked India […]
Naidu files nomination for vice president
July 18, 2017 National Democratic Alliance Vice Presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said his endeavour will be to further strengthen the parliamentary democratic system, which is India’s strength and beauty. Earlier in the day, Naidu filed his nomination for the upcoming vice-presidential election in the Parliament. Being honoured to be a candidate for the […]
Army claims gunbattle at Gurez 2 militants killed
Army on tuesday morning claimed that they intercepted iflitratoters in Gurez sector and killed two of them. Army further said that 4 more militants were trapped and the fresh gunbattle was going on. The story is developing more details are awaited.
