Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said on Friday that wearing helmets will be mandatory for pillion riders across the State from January 12 onwards.  Speaking to mediapersons here, Reddy said that the new rule will come into effect from Tuesday. “People of all age groups must wear helmets,” h

JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appointed four Arab women to top positions in the 47-year-old organization. The OIC is the world’s second-largest international organization after the United Nations, consisting of 57 countries. Iyad Madani, the OIC’s secretary general, is

Saudi Arabia is poised for a Thatcherite revolution, according to the young prince in charge of its economy, who outlined plans to slash energy subsidies and invite private investors into industries, including the world's biggest oil company. In an interview with The Economist magazine, Mohammed

Dubai: Dubai Traffic Police announces a revision in speed limits on some streets in the emirate. Colonel Saif Mohair Al Mazrouie, Director, General Directorate of Traffic Police, Dubai Police, said the changes have been made in respect to Dubai Police’s strategic aim of reducing road fatalities i

Around 200 Indian blue collar workers in Oman have welcomed the New Year with a new hope by downloading a new multi-lingual mobile application that will help them in times of difficulties. Indian Ambassador to Oman Indra Mani Pandey launched a mobile app ‘MigCall’ for the benefit of Indian worker

The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched an Instant Messaging Service as a part of a new design of its MoI UAE App for smart phones. This aims to further promote effective communication with customers by answering their inquiries and receiving their suggestions,

In order to get a job in a desperate situation or to increase chances of landing a better one, candidates may put false information on a resume – they lie or fudge details that can brighten their job prospects. According to various surveys and research in the past, an increasing number of candida

میسور،9جنوری(ایجنسی) کرناٹک کے گورنر Vajubhai Vala اپنے ایک بیان کو لے کر تنازعات میں گھرتے نظر آئے. دراصل انہوں نے طالبات کو مشورہ دیا کہ جب وہ کالج جائیں تو فیشن سے دور رہیں. وہ وہاں کسی خوبصورتی مقابلہ میں شامل ہونے نہیں جا رہی ہیں، تو لپ سٹک لگانے کی کوئی ضرورت نہیں. انہوں نے کہا، 'آپ کالج میں

The Madras High Court today set aside conditions imposed by police preventing RSS from using its traditional uniform of khaki trouser and white shirt while granting it permission to take out a rally on January 9 in parts of the state on the ground it will lead to disturbance of public peace. Just

NEW DELHI: For the first time in the history of Republic Day parade, a foreign contingent comprising 130 French soldiers will march down the Rajpath along with the Indian troops in presence of France's President Francoise Hollande who will be the chief guest this year. A French contingent compris

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the air force base in Punjab's Pathankot district that was attacked by six terrorists from Pakistan on January 2. Seven security personnel were martyred and another 20 were Soon after the PM arrived at the air base, he was briefed by Air Commo

New Delhi: The hue and cry over a seminar on the construction of the controversial Ram Temple in Ayodhya grew louder on Saturday, with protesters shouting slogans outside the Delhi University's Arts Faculty. Amid protests outside the Delhi University, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy went ahea

RIYADH: Lawyer Omar Al-Jahni, a legal adviser, warned WhatsApp group administrators against going easy on violations committed by their members which might harm the nation or general morals. He said they are responsible for what goes on in their groups Al-Jahni called on administrators to report an

BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing will shut down 2,500 polluting firms in 2016 in its latest environmental protection efforts to reduce pollution as the city continues to be engulfed by smog most part of the year. The Fengtai, Fangshan, Tongzhou and Daxing districts are required to close 2,500

BENGALURU: Pillion riders, get set to wear helmets compulsorily from January 12. Transport minister B Ramalinga Reddy announced that the government had notified the rule on mandatory helmet wear for pillion riders on December 28, 2015. There was a grace period of 15 days which will expire on January

There is nothing more important in ‘student politics’ than the ongoing tension in FTII Pune, if one were to read national media. Until you type ‘Dalit students’ on Google News. News of torture, ostracisation and harassment abound; but these incidents are another story in the newspapers. One wo