newsInclusive growth top priority of government: President
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that inclusive growth was a top priority of the government and it was committed to expand the job market."Inclusive growth covering
Government's tenet is development of all: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that the fundamental tenet of the government is development of all.Addressing the members of two houses of parliament at the start of
We'll try to discuss important issues: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would try that all important issues are discussed in the budget session of parliament that began Monday."I had a meeting
Pleasant Monday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Monday morning with minimum temperature recorded at 16.8 degrees Celsius, five notches above average.The weather office said the city will
Telugu actor Jai Akash joins TRS
Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Telugu actor Jai Akash who starred in films like "Anandam" and "Ready" has joined Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party. He has no plans to leave acting."I've officially
Moeen Ali's ton powers England to 303/8 against Scotland
Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) Moeen Ali (128) scored his second One-Day Internatonal (ODI) century to power England to 303/8 against Scotland during a World Cup Pool A game at the Hagley Oval here
Fishing vessel hits submarine, damages periscope
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The periscope of Indian Navy's submarine INS Sindhughosh was damaged after a fishing boat hit it during an exercise off Mumbai coast, a naval official said Sunday."In a minor
Navy chief hosts reception for veterans
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Indian Navy chief Admiral R.K. Dhowan Sunday hosted a reception here for naval veterans residing in and around the national capital.A navy statement said the event was
Swine flu: Toll in Madhya Pradesh rises to 102
Bhopal, Feb 22 (IANS) The toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 102, officials said Sunday.The figure was revealed by state health department officials to a central government team
Don't stress yourself, take exams joyfully, Modi tells students
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised students to give up any stress, compete with themselves and not with others, and take examinations as an opportunity to realise
Be warriors, not worriers, Modi tells students
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Asking students to "become warriors instead of worriers", Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said reports of suicide by students due to examination stress were painful
Don't compare your children with others, Modi advises parents
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday advised parents not to compare their children to others as it results in unnecessary pressure on them.Addressing a special episode of
Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming chief minister of Bihar
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday congratulated Nitish Kumar, who was sworn-in as the chief minister of Bihar for the fourth time."Congratulations and best wishes to
Harbhajan, Ishant congratulate India
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Pacer Ishant Sharma, who was ruled out of the World Cup with an injury, and out-of-favour off-spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning their
IAF women crew dazzle in copter aerobatics
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) The women crew of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was cynosure of all at the air show here Sunday with their daring aerobatics in homegrown choppers.Squadron Leader Deepika
India overpower South Africa at the MCG
It is natural to go ga-ga over India's victory over South Africa at the MCG Sunday -- because this is the first time they have beaten the Proteas in a World Cup match after losing at all their three
Haryana doctors at odds over swine flu
Gurgaon, Feb 22 (IANS) A section of private doctors in Haryana has accused the state health department of discouraging laboratory tests for swine flu with a view to reducing the burden on
Nitish returns as Bihar CM, to meet Modi over development (Roundup)
Patna, Feb 22 (IANS) Nitish Kumar Sunday returned as Bihar chief minister, nine months after he resigned following his party JD-U's massive defeat in the 2014 general elections. Party leaders said
Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble was Sunday inducted into the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here.Kumble
Bahrain minister in India, holds talks with Sushma
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Bahrain, a key Gulf partner, and India held their first High Joint Commission meeting here Sunday during the meeting between its foreign minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed
