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Brazilian judge issues arrest warrant against ex-president 'Lula'
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Brasília [Brazil], April 6 (ANI): A Brazilian judge has issued an arrest warrant for former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose bid to return to power was quashed when the country's Supreme Court ruled 12 years of imprisonment for 12 years for Lula.
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Qatar's Emir to visit US on April 10
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], March 6 (ANI): The White House has announced that United States President Donald Trump will host Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on April 10 in a bid to end Gulf crisis.
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'Quit-line number' on tobacco product packages from Sept
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 5 (ANI): In a bid to create awareness and curtail the harmful impact of consuming tobacco-infused products and cigarettes, the government on Thursday stated that from September this year, cigarette packets will have a 'quit line' number displayed on them.
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Brazil's ex- president faces jail
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Brasília [Brazil], April 5 (ANI): Quashing his bid to return to power, Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the country's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be imprisoned while he appeals his corruption conviction.
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Govt. commissions mechanism to address taxpayers' grievances
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 4 (ANI): In a bid to make tax filing more convenient, the government on Wednesday announced the establishment of an IT-Grievance Redressal Mechanism to address the difficulties faced by a section of taxpayers owing to technical glitches on the Goods and Services Tax (
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Messenger introduces 360-degree photos, HD quality videos
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 4 (ANI): In a bid to visually appeal to its consumer base, Messenger announced the introduction of 360 degree photos and HD quality videos on the app.
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Tributes pour in for retired Morne Morkel
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The cricket fraternity has come in unison to send heartfelt messages to South African pacer Morne Morkel, who bid adieu to international cricket.
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Ryan Reynolds' pink 'Deadpool' suit up for grabs for a cause
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 04 (ANI): Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has put one of his costumes - a pink superhero suit - under the hammer in a bid to fight cancer.
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Morne Morkel will miss everything about cricket
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Sandton [South Africa], April 4 (ANI): With a historic series win over Australia here, South Africa bid adieu to their fast-bowler Morne Morkel, who brought an end to his 11-year-long international career.
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Bangladesh gears up for General Elections; experts fear rise of hardline f
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
London, [UK] April 4 (ANI): As Bangladesh gears up for the general elections to be held in December this year experts are fearing that hardline forces in the country have started gaining ground in a bid to remove the current moderate Government in Dhaka.
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'HornVrat' starts to curb incessant honking in Mumbai
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Apr. 3 (ANI): In a bid to curb incessant honking, an NGO named 'Awaaz Foundation' has kick-started a unique campaign called 'HornVrat' in cooperation with state's transport department, Rickshawmen's Union and Mumbai Police.
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Trump declares April 2 World Autism Awareness Day
Updated : 7 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States], April 3 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Monday proclaimed April 2 as the World Autism Awareness Day in a bid to recognise and support children and adults suffering from autism spectrum disorder.
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