newsTDP 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
Over 15,000 BSNL users in Lucknow have fake records
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Over 15,000 subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) were found to have provided fake addresses and contact details to the state-owned service provider, an
India, Sri Lanka ink n-deal
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka have signed a civil nuclear deal, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday."The bilateral agreement on civil nuclear cooperation...It is the first such
Windies Skipper blames bowlers for Ireland loss
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder blamed his bowlers for their shocking loss against minnows Ireland during a Pool B encounter of the cricket World Cup at the
Not recommending President's rule: Bihar CM
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Monday denied having any intention of dissolving the assembly or recommending President's rule in the state."I have no intention of
Bharat Forge to Supply Engine Parts to Indian Railways
Pune, Feb 16 (IANS) Kalyani group-owned industrial component maker Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL) Monday said it has inaugurated a locomotive manufacturing facility in Baramati, Maharashtra, becoming the
Trinamool retains Bongaon, Krishnaganj seats
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Monday retained the Bongaon Lok Sabha and Krishnaganj assembly seats where by-polls were held last week.The BJP finished second in
Sri Lankan President accorded Ceremonial Reception
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) New Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena was accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan Monday in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime
Saradha scam: Former IPS Rajat Majumdar gets bail
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Monday granted bail to Trinamool Congress leader and former IPS officer Rajat Majumdar who had been behind bars for his alleged complicity in the
Mamata expresses gratitude for Trinamool's bypoll success
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Monday expressed gratitude to the people after Trinamool Congress retained Krishnaganj assembly seat and established a
35,000 and counting: Minerva's role in Indian armed forces (Defence Feature)
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) It is an academy with a difference. The sprawling 10-acre Minerva Academy campus near here has a singular focus - to train young men and women to be part of the
TDP retains Tirupati assembly seat
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has retained the Tirupati assembly seat in Andhra Pradesh.M. Suguna of the ruling party won the by-election, defeating her nearest rival R.
