Los Angeles, Feb 23 Eddie Redmayne was announced the Best Actor for his performance in “The Theory of Everything” at the 87th Academy Awards here Sunday Night. The Best Actress trophy went to Julianne Moore for “Still Alice”. Redmayne played the role of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking in the British biographical romantic drama film, directed […]
Canberra, Feb 23 Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Monday unveiled security plans that would push for tougher citizenship, immigration laws, and restrain groups from inciting religious or racial hatred. Abbott made the announcements in a National Security statement at the Canberra headquarters of the Australian Federal Police, ABC reported. He said the government would seek […]
Between February 17-19, a large conference on ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ convened in Washington, bringing together political and diplomatic representatives from over 60 countries, law enforcement officials, religious leaders and experts. The meeting constituted a reaffirmation of the need for an effective multilateral strategy to counter and prevent violent extremism in today’s increasingly challenging environments. At […]
New Delhi, Feb 23 Ahead of the budget session, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi took “leave of absence” to reflect on a series of electoral defeats and deliberate on the future course of the 125-year-old party, top sources said here Monday. “Rahul Gandhi has been granted leave of absence for ‘aap chintan, aap manthan’ (introspection),” […]
New Delhi, Feb 23 President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said Digital India programme would prepare the country for technology-based transformation. “My government has envisioned an ambitious umbrella programme, Digital India, to prepare the country for technology-based transformation and citizen centric transparent governance with service orientation,” he said, addressing a joint session of both the houses of […]
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan Sunday hosted a reception here for naval veterans residing in and around the national capital. A navy statement said the event was part of Navy Week celebrations and an opportunity for interaction between serving and retired personnel. The event provided a platform to facilitate […]
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The periscope of Indian Navy’s submarine INS Sindhughosh was damaged after a fishing boat hit it during an exercise off Mumbai coast, a naval official said Sunday. “In a minor incident off the west coast, a fishing vessel has hit the periscope of the submarine which was involved in an exercise,” […]
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised students to give up any stress, compete with themselves and not with others, and take examinations as an opportunity to realise their own potential. Addressing students preparing for board and competitive examinations on his “Mann ki Baat” programme on All India Radio, Modi gave […]
New Delhi/Chennai, Feb 22 (IANS) India secured the freedom of aid worker Father Alexis Premkumar Antonysamy, eight months after he was kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed happiness at the release and spoke to Father Alexis. Alexis, who arrived in New Delhi from Afghanistan, thanked the government. “I want […]
Bhopal, Feb 22 (IANS) The toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 102, officials said Sunday. The figure was revealed by state health department officials to a central government team that is on a visit to various states to access the situation following the outbreak of the contagious H1N1 viral disease. […]