Новости за 23.03.2019

The announcement of the first list of BJP candidates for the Lok Sabha polls seems to have come as a major respite for many ticket aspirants from Vadodara. Those eyeing tickets now believe that there are brighter chances of one of them making the cut.

President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday administered the oath of office to Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the country's first Lokpal. The oath was administered at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a communique issued by the President's office said. Justice Ghose, a former Supreme Court judge, was Tuesday named the country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman. Former Chief Justices of different high courts -- Justices Dilip B Bhosale, Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Abhilasha Kumari -- besides sitting... Читать дальше...

British star Idris Elba is in negotiations to join the cast of Fox Studios' fantasy action film "Mouse Guard". Based on David Petersen's comics and graphic novel of the same name, the film will be directed by "Maze Runner" helmer Wes Ball, reported Variety. If finalised, the 46-year-old actor will join actors Andy Serkis and Thomas Brodie-Sangster in the project. The story, set in a medieval world, is about an order of mice who are the sworn protectors of their realm. Their enemies range from predators such as foxes and eagles to other rodents.

Scientists have identified ways to make production of hydrogen fuel by splitting water more cost-effective and efficient. Researchers from University of Arkansas and Argonne National Lab in the US showed that nanoparticles composed of nickel and iron are better alternatives than more costly materials when used as catalysts. The team demonstrated that using nanocatalysts composed of nickel and iron increases the efficiency of water electrolysis, the process of breaking water atoms apart to produce... Читать дальше...

Justice Ghose, a former Supreme Court judge, was on March 19 appointed as the country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman.

U.S. lawmakers have expressed hopes for a quick release of the details contained in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited confidential report into Russias role in the 2016 presidential elec

The Uzbek chief of the AIBA world amateur boxings governing body has stepped aside amid a dispute with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to let an interim leader take over.

'President Trump likes Chairman Kim and he doesn't think these sanctions will be necessary,' White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said

MEGHAN Markle has faced a “big adjustment” after marrying Prince Harry and joining the Royal ranks - but will not “throw in the towel” despite relentless trolling on social media, an expert has said.

ARSENAL flop Denis Suarez has responded to the critics who have doubted his efforts in training.

RAHEEM STERLING has put his mixed history with the English national side behind him, and showed his maturity by netting a hat-trick against the Czech Republic.

Amid speculations of Raman Singh contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the former Chief Minister and BJP national Vice President on Saturday said a final call will be taken by the party's Central Election Committee (CEC)."I have not expressed my wish to fight the Lok Sabha elections. The final decision will be taken by the party CEC," he told media persons at the airport here before heading to New Delhi for a BJP party meeting.There are some speculations of Singh contesting from Rajnandgaon... Читать дальше...

Referring to a tweet by the CM depicting a man with a broom chasing a symbol (resembling a swastik), BJP MLA Vijender Gupta said, “The swastik symbol is essential to every religious ceremony of Hindus but cartoon shared by Kejriwal makes fun of the swastik.”

The Congress has named former Union Minister and senior leader Renuka Chowdhary as its candidate for Khammam Lok Sabha seat in Telangana.

When it comes to health issues in Africa, people think of chronic hunger, or infectious diseases such as malaria or HIV/AIDS. But Africa is simultaneously struggling with an increase in noncommunic

The tug-of-war between the I-League clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seems unending. With AIFF president Praful Patel agreeing to meet the protesting I-League clubs next month, there was hope that the impasse would end.

Florida - Patrick Reed hasn't finished in the top 10 in nine starts this year, is three weeks away from defending his title in the Masters and was seen on Friday morning working on

Miami - Defending champion Paul Casey fired a five-under par 66 to grab a share of the 36-hole lead alongside American Austin Cook at the PGA Tour's Valspa

Los Angeles - Legendary superstar LeBron James will miss the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2005 as the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated with a

Miami - Serena Williams survived an "irresponsible" second set lapse on Friday to see off Sweden's Rebecca Peterson 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 in her second round opener of the

New York - American pizza chain Papa John's, struggling since its chairman resigned over a comment maligning black people, on Friday named former basketball star Shaquille

Centurion - Sri Lankan limited overs captain Lasith Malinga will retire from international cricket after next year's Twenty20 World Cup, he revealed on Friday.

Miami - Novak Djokovic put his Indian Wells disappointment behind him on Friday night at the ATP and WTA Miami Open with a ruthless 7-6 (7/2) 6-2 destruction of Au

Cape Town - Whoa, there ... perhaps it's still a fraction too early to be placing names confidently on shirts for South Africa's World Cup squad.