newsIndia's victory over Pakistan sparks clash in UP district
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Members of two communities clashed in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh after India defeated Pakistan in an ICC World Cup 2015 group match, police said Monday.Cricket
Maharashtra Ex-deputy CM R. R. Patil 'Critical but Stable'
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The condition of former Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Raosaheb Ramrao Patil, who was diagnosed with cancer recently, is "critical but stable," a party
India to become 'favoured' spot for investment: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal Monday said the government was committed to facilitate and protect business in order to make India the "favoured" destination for global
Clarke to replace Bailey, Watson on notice: Border
Brisbane, Feb 16 (IANS) Former cricket World Cup-winning captain Allan Border expects stand-in skipper George Bailey to be dropped in favour of regular captain Michael Clarke during Australia's
Five Left parties got just 5,405 votes in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Believe it or not, five Left parties got a grand total of 5,405 votes in the Delhi assembly elections in which they fielded 14 candidates.The Communist Party of India
Bengal bypolls show electoral manipulation: CPI-M
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) The CPI-M Monday said the results of the by-polls to assembly and Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, where the ruling Trinamool Congress retained the seats, were a reflection
Ireland's Stirling hopeful for another win
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) Adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his match winning knock of 92 runs against the West Indies in their World Cup opener here Monday, Ireland’s Paul Stirling is
Religious places, minorities should be safeguarded: Rajnath
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Monday said religious places and minorities should be guarded against any danger.Addressing a function to mark the 68th raising day of
DMRC Launches Archival Website
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Monday launched a website in which documents of the organisation would now be digitally archived for easy retrieval.The website has
After Delhi conquest, AAP set to revive fortunes in UP
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) After winning the assembly elections in Delhi hands down, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has set its eyes on Uttar Pradesh -- the country's politically most crucial state.The
Golfer Lahiri continues to lead Asian Tour Order of Merit
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 16 (IANS) Star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri Monday continued to top the Asian Tour Order of Merit list.Following the Malaysian Open victory and a joint 21st place finish at the
TDP retains Tirupati assembly seat
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has retained the Tirupati assembly seat in Andhra Pradesh with a huge majority.M. Suguna of the ruling party won the by-election, defeating her
We gave away too many runs: Holder
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder Monday rued his choice of field setting for leaking too many runs in the middle overs to hand minnows Ireland an emphatic
India, Pakistan cricket fans come to blows
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Four people were injured when a brawl broke out between cricket fans watching the India-Pakistan World Cup match at a club in Sydney, media reported Monday.Police said the
Strong ties between India, Sri Lanka: Sirisena
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) There is a very strong relationship between Sri Lanka and India, said visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena Monday.Addressing the media after holding talks
Sammy, Mooney fined for inappropriate language
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies batsman Darren Sammy and Ireland bowler John Mooney were Monday fined 30 percent of their match fees for violating Level 1 Article 2.1.4 of the
Ireland can qualify for knock-outs: Porterfield
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) Ireland captain William Porterfield said Monday they can qualify for the knock-out stage and are on the right track in achieving their objective after stunning
First-ball failure places Watson in firing line
Canberra, Feb 16 (IANS) If Shane Watson's place in Australia's One-Day International (ODI) cricket squad was in jeopardy prior to the team's opening World Cup match Saturday, a first-ball duck in
RGV returns to romance genre with '365 Days'
Chennai, Feb 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, popular for his gangster and horror films, is making a comeback to the romance genre with upcoming Telugu drama "365 Days" after over a
Holden plans to quit 'Britain's Got Talent'
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress-singer Amanda Holden says she will quit TV show “Britain’s Got Talent” next year after its 10th season.The 43-year-old, who has been on the judging
