February 2017 Archives

February 10, 2017 IANS

Trump phones Iraqi PM on travel ban

US President Donald Trump phoned Iraqi PM Haider Al-Abadi amid an increasingly strained bilateral relationship following Trumps executive order travel ban.

Interview

February 10, 2017 IANS

Nadal pulls out of Rotterdam Open

Rafael Nadal has announced he will not be able to play next week at the Rotterdam Open because he needs rest to avoid possible injuries.

Sports

February 10, 2017 IANS

Kohli drives marauding India

An imposing Virat Kohli continued to plunder runs, helping India reach 477/4 at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh on Friday.

News

February 10, 2017 IANS

Lady Gaga visits cosmetic surgery salon

Singer Lady Gaga was spotted visiting a skin care and cosmetic surgery salon after she received a backlash over Super Bowl belly.

International

February 9, 2017 IANS

After Trump’s letter, China says ‘cooperation right choice’

After US President Donald Trump sent a letter to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, China said “cooperation” was the only right choice between the two countries.

Politics

February 9, 2017 IANS

Minister urges students to help bring second Green Revolution

Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Thursday urged students of agriculture to use their skills and knowledge to bring a second Green Revolution in the country.

Politics

February 9, 2017 IANS

Panneerselvam briefs Governor Rao

Tamil Nadu’s acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam said he had briefed Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao on the happenings in the state, and “justice will win”.

Sports

February 9, 2017 IANS

Malinga included in Sri Lanka’s T20I team for Australia tour

Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Lasith Malinga was included in the national squad for the upcoming three-match Twenty20 International series in Australia.

Politics

February 9, 2017 IANS

Poes Garden to be a memorial: Panneerselvam

Acting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said the Poes Garden residence of the late J. Jayalalithaa will be converted into a memorial.