newsKatara 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
Light rain likely in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) It will be a partly cloudy Friday in the national capital with the possibility of light rainfall in some parts of the city."The sky will be partly cloudy and one or two
Former reporter arrested in petroleum ministry document leakage case
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A former journalist along with a corporate employee has been arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leakage case, police said Friday, adding that some
Food, fashion, music experts to turn coaches
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Chef Nikhil Chib, fashion designer Nikhil Thampi and musical group MIDIval Punditz have been roped in to share their expertise with individuals and guide them under a
Massive push against IS in Mosul likely in April
Washington, Feb 20 (IANS) A massive ground offensive involving 20,000 to 25,000 troops may be launched by the Iraqi forces as early as April to retake Iraq's second largest city of Mosul from the
