Day: June 10, 2019

Omar, Mehbooba Mufti welcome verdict in Kathua case

2:21 pm June 10, 2019

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Monday welcomed a court order convicting six accused in the Kathua rape-and-murder case. “Amen to that. The guilty deserve the most severe punishment possible under law. And to those politicians who defended the accused, vilified the victim & threatened the legal system no words of condemnation are enough,” Abdullah tweeted. He was […]

Protesters urge discussion of Hong Kong issues at G-20

Hong Kong extradition bill near approval despite big protest

2:05 pm June 10, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s leader signalled Monday that her government will go ahead with proposed amendments to its extradition laws despite a massive protest against them that underscored fears about China’s broadening footprint in the semi-autonomous territory. Chief Executive Carrie Lam told reporters the legislation is important and will help Hong Kong uphold justice and fulfill its international obligations. Safeguards added in May […]

RPower shares plunge nearly 24 pc post Q4 results; other group stocks tumble too

2:02 pm June 10, 2019

New Delhi: Shares of Reliance Power tumbled nearly 24 per cent Monday after the company reported a loss of Rs 3,558.51 crore for the quarter ended March 31. The scrip plunged 23.66 per cent to Rs 4.71 — its 52-week low — on the BSE. At NSE, shares of the company cracked 21.13 per cent to hit […]

SCO not aimed at targeting any country: China

1:55 pm June 10, 2019

Beijing: The SCO summit in Kyrgyztan this week would discuss security and economy related issues with a focus on counter terrorism, but it is not aimed at targeting any country, China said on Monday. The 19th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek on June 13-14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping would also attend the summit. The SCO […]

NFAI to pay homage to Karnad by screening his films

Noted playwright-actor Girish Karnad passes away at 81

1:47 pm June 10, 2019

Bengaluru: Renowned playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema passed away at his residence Monday morning after prolonged illness, official sources said. A multi-hyphenate personality, who often courted controversies for his vocal stance, Karnad, 81, is survived by wife Saraswathi, son Raghu Karnad, a journalist and […]