Tag: EC
Aussie Media Self-censors To Protest Govt, Secrecy Laws
Australia's leading newspapers and internet portals have self-censored their publications on Monday to protest laws that mandate prison sentences for journalists and informants for revealing secret documents.....
Lakshya Sen Claims Second Straight Super 100 Title
Shuttler Lakshya Sen on Sunday won the SaarLorLux Open Super100 title with a sensational come from behind win over China's Weng Hong Yang. It was Lakshya's second consecutive Super 100 title and third straight tournament win overall.....
Trump Decorates Military Dog Wounded In Al-Baghdadi Operation
President Donald Trump on Monday made a surprise appearance before the press at the White House to pose for photos with Conan, the military dog that was wounded in the operation that resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and he decorated her for her "great job."....
Never Got Any Respect, Says Windies Legend Chris Gayle
West Indies star Chris Gayle has hit out at his critics, which he feels ranges from "players, management, head of management, board members" of every franchise he has ever played for in the global T20 circuit. 40-year-old Gayle had most recently turned up for the Jozi Stars at the Mzansi Super League in South Africa.....
More Than 52% Voting In J'khand First Phase Polling
The first phase of polling in Jharkhand recorded a voter turnout of more than 52 per cent till 3 p.m. as thirteen constituencies in six districts of the state went to the polls on Saturday, the initial reports said.....
Gambhir Writes To Police On Death Threats
Cricketer-turned-politician and BJP East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir on Saturday wrote to Delhi Police after he allegedly received death threats to him and his family members from an international number. He urged the police to lodge a case and ensure the safety and security of his family. ....
Electric Cycles Attract 5% GST, Ordinary Cycles 12%
The Modi government has been defending the multi-tiered rates under GST, saying there cannot be one rate given that different segments of society have to be taxed differently, but it has emerged that ordinary bicycles used mostly by the low-income group people attract 12 per cent GST while expensive electric bicycles are in the lowest slab of 5 per cent.....
Mumbai ODI: Australia Thrash India By 10 Wickets
Australia openers David Warner and Aaron Finch's record opening stand flattened the Indian attack on Tuesday as the visitors won the first ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by 10 wickets. Both batsmen scored centuries as Australia chased down a target of 256 without losing a wicket.....
India's Dec Wholesale Inflation Skyrockets To 2.59%
An unfavourable base effect, along with higher prices of food items and those of primary articles, accelerated India's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices to a 7-month high of 2.59 per cent in December from 0.58 per cent in November.....
Pakistanis Return From China As Air Operations Resumes
Pakistanis stranded in China started arriving in Islamabad on Monday as the Imran Khan-led government resumed flight operations to the Asian giant where the deadly coronavirus outbreak has killed 361 people.....
