newsBen Hardy joins X-Men: Apocalypse
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) The upcoming superhero film “X-Men: Apocalypse” will reportedly star actor Ben Hardy in a “key, as-yet-undisclosed” role.According to TheWrap, Ben
Rail Budget: Slew of Passenger Amenities announced
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday announced a slew of passenger facilities in his maiden budget including user-friendly ladders to mount upper berths to increasing
Kejriwal wants to meet Khattar over water sharing
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday sought a meeting with his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss water sharing between the two states.The
Nothing new in budget: Ex-Railway Minister
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The NDA government's railway budget for 2015-16 is a repetition of what the UPA government presented in the past, former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said
Rail Budget Forward looking, Futuristic: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday described the 2015 rail budget as a “watershed” moment for Indian Railways and called it "forward looking, futuristic and
Government to go ahead with 2G spectrum auction: SC
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said the government will go ahead with the auction of 2G spectrum scheduled to commence March 4, but its outcome will not be finalised without
Sri Lanka hammer hapless Bangladesh with 332/1
Melbourne, Feb 26 (IANS) Powered by centuries from Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka reached a mammoth total of 332 for the loss of only one wicket in a World Cup Pool A clash
Crowe to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame Saturday
Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame during the World Cup match between New Zealand and
Shenwari inspires Afghans to 1-wicket win over Scotland
Dunedin, Feb 26 (IANS) A valiant knock from Samiullah Shenwari (96) inspired Afghanistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Scotland in a World Cup Pool A game at the University Oval here
Passenger interest of foremost importance: Suresh Prabhu
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday said the interests of the passengers will be of foremost importance to the government.“95 percent of our passengers are common
Air India plane's tyre bursts on landing at Kochi
Kochi, Feb 26 (IANS) All 161 passengers on board an Air India aircraft, on a Delhi-Kochi flight, had a narrow escape when a tyre of their plane burst on landing at the airport here Thursday, said
Environment ministry, UPSC staffers held in document leak case
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Two officials from the environment ministry and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) were arrested in connection with the official documents leak, police said
Windies aim to buck recent history against South Africa
Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) A buoyant West Indies will try to defy a recent run of poor results and extend their winning streak when they take on South Africa in a crucial cricket World Cup Pool B match
Parliament adjourned
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned Thursday amidst uproar by the opposition.The uproar in both houses took place shortly after they assembled ahead of the railway
Veer Savarkar ignited spark of nationalism: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday paid tribute to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, saying he "ignited the spark of nationalism in several
Clear sky in Delhi Thursday
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The sky will be clear Thursday here and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 25 degrees Celsius, the Met Office said."A partly cloudy sky will become mainly
Cabinet approves 15,000 MW Solar Projects by NTPC
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The union cabinet Wednesday approved the setting up of 15,000 MW of grid connected solar power projects through the state-run generator NTPC under the National Solar
PM approves Rs.426.83 crore for Jammu and Kashmir flood relief
Jammu, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday approved financial aid of Rs.426.83 crore from his relief fund for assistance to the owners of severely and partially damaged houses
Vyapam issue: MP Governor seeks appointment with Pranab
Bhopal, Feb 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, who has been named an accused in the Vyapam recruitment scam, has sought appointment with President Pranab Mukherjee.The Special
Rajasthan in Water Management pact with Singapore co
Jaipur, Feb 25 (IANS) Rajasthan Wednesday signed a grant agreement with Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) on water management and to develop capabilities in urban water management in the
