newsBJP protests against Bihar speaker's decision
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) The BJP Thursday protested against Bihar Speaker Uday Narain Choudhary's decision to notify JD-U leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary as the leader of opposition in the state
Two more swine flu cases in Himachal, death toll two
Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) Two more swine flu cases were reported Thursday in Himachal Pradesh taking the total number of positive cases in the hill state to 14, a health official here said.The new
India could be a bridge with hostile countries: Israeli minister
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Israel Thursday expressed hope that India could act as a "bridge" between Tel Aviv and "hostile" countries in the Middle East.Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon, giving
'Learn to code' project for school kids in Kerala
Kochi, Feb 19 (IANS) Thousands of school children across Kerala will be given computer programming kits and trained to write software code under a project designed to create a resource pool of
Jaundice scare in Odisha capital city
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 (IANS) After triggering panic in Sambalpur and Cuttack cities, jaundice is spreading in the capital city of Odisha with about 40 policemen afflicted by the water-borne disease,
Meet Amitav Ghosh, Gulzar at Spring Fever 2015
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Get ready for engaging music and lively discussions during Spring Fever 2015, which will bring prominent writers like Ruskin Bond, Amitav Ghosh and lyricist Gulzar to the
DMDK members suspended from Tamil Nadu assembly
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Lawmakers belonging to DMDK were suspended Thursday from attending the ongoing Tamil Nadu assembly session due to chaos that followed certain remarks made by a member
No swine flu in Tripura, Girl tests positive in Nagaland
Agartala/Kohima, Feb 19 (IANS) There has been no case of swine flu so far in Tripura, but the state is on full alert to deal with the disease, a minister said Thursday. A girl in another
Mumbai University VC asked to keep off duties
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao Thursday directed Mumbai University Vice Chancellor Rajan Welukar to "abstain" from attending duty with immediate effect.The governor, in his
HC bars 8 JD-U MLAs from trust vote
Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) In a big blow to Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, the Patna High Court Thursday ordered that eight rebel JD-U legislators, considered close to Manjhi, would not vote Feb
Mamata denies assault on PSU officials
Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday dismissed reports that two officials of state-owned wagon-maker Burn Standard Company (BSC) were assaulted by agitating
Aero 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
