Pakistan is a ‘terrorist state’, carries out war crimes: India to UN
India on Thursday called Pakistan ‘a terrorist state’ and accused it of carrying out ‘war crimes’ against Indians through its “long-standing policy” of sponsoring terrorism, hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif racked up Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly session.
Mukesh Ambani continues to be richest man of India
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is again India’s richest person with a net worth of US $22.7 billion, according to the freshest Forbes list. Mukesh Ambani’s estate grew from $18.9 billion last year as shares of RIL rose 21% in the past 12 months. Recently, the firm launched its much awaited Jio 4G service, that created history in Indian Markets.
Bengali directors have certain sensibility: Big B
From Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the ’70s to Shoojit Sircar in 2016, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has worked with a host of Bengali filmmakers in his career and the actor says it’s a privilege to work with them because they have an ability to touch a certain nerve.
India finishes at 291/9 on Day 1 against Kiwis
India made a solid start in the opening cricket Test against New Zealand and managed to put 291 runs on the board at the end of Day 1 of three-match test series at Kanpur. Deciding to bat in the historic 500th Test under overcast conditions, Indian batsmen looked comfortable even as New Zealand put all three spinners at work.
Navtej Sarna appointed as Ambassador to the US
India’s High Commissioner to UK Navtej Sarna has been appointed as Ambassador to the US on Thursday, a high-profile posting where he will face the task of engaging with a new administration in Washingtonfollowing the November 8 Presidential poll.