Shoot of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ complete
Chennai, Mar 2 It’s a wrap on the upcoming Tamil film “Vikram” featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, director Lokesh Kanagaraj said Wednesday. Touted as a high-octane action drama, the movie is produced by Haasan’s banner Raaj Kamal Films International. Kanagaraj shared the news about finishing the shoot of the movie through a […]
Pakistan, Australia to play for Benaud-Qadir Trophy
Rawalpindi, Mar 2 Australia will play for the Benaud-Qadir Trophy to mark its first cricket test series in Pakistan in 24 years. The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday confirmed the new trophy would be named to honor two legendary leg-spinners: Richie Benaud of Australia and Pakistan’s Abdul Qadir. Benaud led Australia to a 2-0 victory […]
UN Assembly to vote on resolution demanding Russia stop war
By Edith M Lederer United Nations, Mar 2 (AP) Country after country, from Europe’s economic powerhouse to a tiny Pacific island nation, have lined up to lash out at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urge support for a UN resolution demanding an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive and withdrawal of all Russian troops. Russian President Vladimir […]
Putin was wrong, US is ready: Biden in first State of the Union Address
Washington, Mar 2 Accusing his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of waging a “premeditated and unprovoked” war against Ukraine, President Joe Biden in his maiden State of the Union Address said the United States is ready to tackle the challenge posed by him. “Throughout our history we’ve learned this lesson when dictators do not pay a […]
Ukraine evacuation: Rijiju reaches Kosice
New Delhi, Mar 2 Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, one of the four Union ministers sent to coordinate evacuation of Indians from war-hit Ukraine, has reached the Slovakian city of Kosice, his office said on Wednesday. Besides Rijiju, ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Gen V K Singh (retd) are the four special envoys sent to […]
6,000 Indians brought back to country from Ukraine so far: Union minister
Pune, Mar 2 Of the 20,000 Indians who were stranded in war-torn Ukraine, 6,000 have been brought back to the country so far and the Centre is making all efforts for the safe return of the remaining ones, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Wednesday. He was speaking to reporters […]
Use treated water for irrigation: Shekhawat
New Delhi, Mar 2 Amid efforts to provide clean drinking water to every household in the country, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat made a strong pitch on Wednesday for the use of recycled water for irrigation and industrial purposes. Speaking at the “India Industry Water Conclave” organized by the FICCI, Shekhawat emphasized the importance […]
Union Minister flags off rail coaches to Lanka
Chennai, Mar 2 Union Minister of State for Railways Darshana Jardosh on Wednesday held a review meeting with officials of Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here. Also, she flagged off mainline coaches to Sri Lanka that were made by the ICF. “Proud to flag off DEMU train coaches to Sri Lanka from ICF, […]
Gauhati HC stays order in Himanta’s MCC violation case
Guwahati, Mar 2 The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday stayed the fine and appearance order slapped on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a lower court in a case related to alleged violation of model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha poll in the state in 2019. The Kamrup Metropolitan chief judicial magistrate […]
