newsAero India: Red Bull stunt planes collide in mid-air, pilots safe
Bengaluru, Feb 19 (IANS) Two Red Bull stunt aircraft Thursday collided in mid-air while performing at the Aero India defence expo here but the pilots, who were unharmed, managed to land safely,
Australian glovesman Haddin hints at quitting ODIs
Sydney, Feb 19 (IANS) Veteran Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin Thursday confirmed that he is nearing the end of his One-Day International (ODIs) career saying, "looks like I haven’t got
Thirty children fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar
Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) At least 30 children fell ill Thursday after having their mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar's Vaishali district, officials said. Their condition is, however,
Mike Hussey's presence inspiration enough for South Africa: Coach
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) The mere presence of Australian batting great Mike Hussey in South Africa's training sessions is acting as an inspiration for the team, Proteas coach Russell Domingo said
Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame Sunday
Dubai, Feb 19 (IANS) Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame during the World Cup match between India and South Africa
McCullum voices support for out-of form Morgan
Wellington, Feb 19 (IANS) New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum has voiced his support for his England counterpart Eoin Morgan who is going through a poor batting form.The two teams face
Budget session: Challenges mount for BJP-led alliance after Delhi debacle
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The BJP's drubbing in Delhi elections is likely to cast its shadow on the legislative agenda of the NDA government with opposition parties expected to join hands against
Burn Standard shuts Howrah plant after workers assaulted
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) State-owned wagon maker Burn Standard Company (BSC) has filed an FIR against five assailants and suspended work in its factory in Howrah in West Bengal Thursday after two of
Swine flu kills 90 in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Narottam Mishra Thursday said the deadly swine flu virus has killed 90 people in the state so far.Narottam said while the flu has claimed 90
Swine flu toll rises in Agra
Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) Swine flu continued to affect people in Agra in Uttar Pradesh with the toll rising to eight here, an official said Thursday.One person died of the viral disease Wednesday night.
Uttar Pradesh juvenile Reform Centres to have CCTVs
Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered installation of CCTV cameras in all juvenile shelter and reform homes across the state, an official said Thursday.The development
Videocon Telecom to Invest Rs. 1,200 Crore for 4G Rollout
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Videocon Telecom, the telecom brand of the $4 billion Videocon Group, will be investing over Rs.1,200 crore in the next three years for 4G rollout in 29 cities, a company
Provident Fund Starts Web Helpdesk For Inoperative Accounts
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced an online helpdesk to help members trace out and settle "inoperative accounts", the labour ministry said
Superior WC record counts for nothing against India: SA coach
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) South Africa cricket coach Russell Domingo Thursday asserted his team's victory in all the three previous World Cup meetings against India will count for nothing when the
Former South Africa captain Smith to split from wife
Capetown, Feb 19 (IANS) Former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith and his wife of three-and-a-half years, Irish singer Morgan Deane, have reportedly decided to end their marriage.The couple
PM satisfied with India-Israel ties
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday expressed satisfaction with the ongoing cooperation between India and Israel in various sectors, an official release reported.During
South Africa full of confidence ahead of India clash: Duminy
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IANS) South African batsman Jean Paul Duminy said Thursday the Proteas are brimming with confidence after their 62-run win against Zimbabwe and are ready to take on defending
No official word on Pakistan visa denial: PDP leader
Srinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) PDP spokesman Naeem Akhtar, who was to visit Pakistan Feb 25, Thursday clarified he did not know the status of his visa application after a media report said he had been
Nigerians held with Cocaine worth Rs.3.5 Crore
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Two Nigerians carrying cocaine worth Rs.3.5 crore have been arrested in the national capital, police said Thursday.Azubnozu Ekene Patric, 38, and Olantude James, 45, were
We batted well, disappointed with fielding: Skipper Chigumbura
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 19 (IANS) Although pleased with the batting efforts of his team, Zimbabwean captain Elton Chigumbura Thursday said he was disappointed with his team's fielding after they
