St. John’s (Antigua) June 2 (IANS/CMC) Opener Kraigg Brathwaite is likely to be called up to the West Indies squad as cover for Chris Gayle, as injury worries persists over the talismanic left-hander. The 21-year-old Brathwaite has trained with the West Indies squad for the last few days of their camp in Barbados and was Sunday […]
Tokyo, June 2 (IANS) The Japanese government Monday started a campaign to encourage people to dress casually in workplace in a move to avoid excessive use of air conditioners to save energy. In contrast to common impression of Japanese workers who are always in suits with ties, the “Super Cool Biz” campaign is an improved version […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is riding high on the success of his recent Telugu blockbuster “Legend”, participated in the official launch of his yet-untitled next film with newcomer Satyadev here Monday. “The film was launched this morning with a puja. Few shots were even canned and the regular shooting for the movie is […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday took oath as the first chief minister of Telangana, a few hours after it took birth as the 29th state of India. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to 60-year-old Rao at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. […]
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The ruling Congress-NCP government of Maharashtra was Monday expanded with the induction of two legislators as ministers barely four months before the state assembly elections. Latur legislator Amit Deshmukh, son of former chief minister late Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Sillod (Jalna) legislator Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi were administered the oath of office and […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Celebrations broke out across Telangana as it came into being as the 29th state of India Monday. ‘Jai Telangana’ rent the air as the region comprising 10 districts erupted in celebrations to mark the fulfilment of nearly 60-year-old dream of the people. Bursting of firecrackers, unfurling of the national flag, distribution of […]
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Assuring his full support to India’s 29th state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said Telangana was born due to years of struggle and sacrifices and congratulated its first Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao. “India gets a new state! We welcome Telangana as our 29th state. Telangana will add strength to our […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday took oath as the first chief minister of Telangana. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rao at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. Eleven cabinet ministers also took the oath with KCR, as Rao is popularly known. […]
Sao Paulo, June 2 (IANS) Brazilian officials hailed as a success the final World Cup test event at Sao Paulo’s Itaquerao stadium Sunday. A crowd of 37,000 – just over half the venue’s capacity – saw Corinthians draw 1-1 with Botafogo in Brazil’s Serie A championship, reported Xinhua. Football’s governing body FIFA had requested the match […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday took oath as the first chief minister of Telangana. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rao at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here.