newsNo statue of Godse installed in Tamil Nadu: Panneerselvam
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam Friday said no statue of Nathuram Godse, who shot dead Mahatma Gandhi, has been installed in the state by Akhil Bharatiya Hindu
President wishes Bhutanese King on his Birthday
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday wished Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his birthday Feb 21.In his message to the king, the president said: "It gives me
Indian firm delivers aero-structures to Bell Helicopter
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) Leading high-tech engineering firm Dynamatic Technologies Ltd has delivered major aero-structures, including the fuselage subsystem, to US-based Bell Helicopter at the air
Waiting for word from Governor: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) We are now waiting for a word from the governor, said JD-U leader Nitish Kumar after Jitan Ram Manjhi put in his papers as Bihar chief minister."We are waiting (for a word)
Katara case: HC refuses early hearing of Vikas Yadav's parole
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday refused early hearing of a parole plea filed by Vikas Yadav, convicted in the Nitish Katara murder case. Yadav sought the parole to visit his
Modi flags off Arunachal-Delhi train (Second Lead)
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) In a historic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday flagged off the first express train from Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh to New Delhi.Modi, who arrived in
Huge scores in ODIs a product of fan demand: Hussey
Melbourne, Feb 20 (IANS) Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey believes the increasing benchmark scores in One-Day International (ODI) cricket is the direct result of a demand for entertainment
BJP feels the pinch as Shiv Sena sharpens attack (News Analysis)
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) As the second alliance government of the BJP-Shiv Sena combine, formed in Maharashtra after a brief period of bickering between the partners of 25 years, completes 75 days in
Windies aim to revive World Cup campaign against Pakistan
Christchurch, Feb 20 (IANS) Two cricket teams considered highly unpredictable and dangerous - West Indies and Pakistan - clash in a potential cliffhanger in the 10th match of the World Cup at the
Swine flu toll rises in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) An eight-year-old patient has died due to swine flu here, taking the toll to three in West Bengal, an official said Friday."He was the last of the critical patients and was on
Modi flags off Arunachal-Delhi train
Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar Friday to participate in the state's 29th foundation day has flagged off the first ever
Manjhi quits, claims threat to life
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Embattled Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Friday dramatically resigned just ahead of a floor test, the move coming despite the BJP extending support to him.Manjhi said
UP orders Social audit of 52,000 Village Panchayats
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a social audit of all 52,000 village panchayats in the state, an official said Friday.This has been necessitated to ensure
Manjhi has quit: JD-U
Patna/New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has resigned, said JD-U spokesperson K.C. Tyagi Friday."He (Manjhi) has resigned," Tyagi told IANS.Tyagi said that since the
World Cup: Southee, McCullum crush England
Wellington, Feb 20 (IANS) A stunning display of swing bowling from seamer Tim Southee and devastative batting from skipper Brendon McCullum, both record-setting acts, orchestrated New Zealand's
Two more swine flu deaths in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) With two more swine flu patients dying overnight, four people have so far been killed by the infection in Kashmir.Dr. Parvaiz Koul, head of medicine in the super specialty
Make your 'belly' dance at Marhaba! (Foodie Trail-Mumbai)
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) On a pleasant winter evening, with the stars twinkling and the moon playing hide-n-seek with the clouds, an out-of-this-world aroma hinting at Arabian romance lures you to a
Our stand vindicated: Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Our stand has been vindicated, former chief minister Nitish Kumar said Friday, adding that the situation is not clear on Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi putting in his
Manjhi meets Bihar governor
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Bihar Chief minister Jitam Ram Manjhi met Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi here Friday.An official told IANS that Manjhi met the governor ahead of the trust vote he faces later in
Cricket fans can now see all India-centric World Cup matches
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The cricket fans across the country will get to see all the India-centric ongoing World Cup matches on their cable network as the Supreme Court Friday stayed Delhi High
