news11 Indian nurses evacuated from Iraq's Kirkuk
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Eleven Indian nurses, hailing from Kerala, have been evacuated from conflict-hit Kirkuk in Iraq and are waiting to fly back home, the government said Thursday.External
Delhi polls not a referendum on Modi: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said the Feb 7polls to the Delhi assembly are a state election and not a referendum on the performance of the central government led by
Despondent Congress fears debacle in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Squeezed between an aggressive BJP and a resurgent AAP, the Congress is dreading the prospect of finishing a distant third yet again in Delhi.While no one in the Congress
Commercialization of oceans threat to mankind: Kerala Governor
Kochi, Feb 5 (IANS) Rapid commercialization of the ocean sector with little regard to ecology is a major threat to the marine ecosystem and the very existence of mankind, said Kerala Governor
Gayle opposes proposed ICC crackdown on bat sizes
Kingston (Jamaica) Feb 5 (IANS) West Indies' destructive opening batsman Chris Gayle Thursday expressed disagreement with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) proposed crackdown on bat
Delhi polls between promise-keepers and liars: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said the Delhi election was a fight between two ideologies - one that makes and keeps its promises, referring to the BJP, and the other of
Nagaland CM wins trust vote
Kohima, Feb 5 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang Thursday won a trust vote by garnering 59 votes in the 60-member assembly, thus ending a month-long dissidence within the ruling Naga
Paris 2015 climate pact to be one among all for all: France
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Thursday said the Paris 2015 agreement, crucial to guide the post-2020 global climate change initiatives, would be an "ambitious",
Vote for AAP, says Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday urged the people of Delhi to vote for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi."My request to all of you in Delhi to please vote
US aid to Pakistan in region's collective interest: Envoy
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The recent US proposal to give $1 billion aid to Pakistan is in "collective interest for the region" and Washington's relations with India "stand on their own", US envoy to
Trinamool hints at BJP pressure in Srinjoy Bose resignation
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Pointing fingers at the BJP, the Trinamool Congress Thursday claimed that Srinjoy Bose - who quit from both the Trinamool as also the Rajya Sabha - was under "tremendous
Bengali actress quits Trinamool to join BJP
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing building mistrust in the party due to the raging Saradha scam, West Bengal Women's Commission member and actress Locket Chatterjee Thursday quit Trinamool Congress to
Amit Shah attacks AAP over donations
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) BJP president Amit Shah Thursday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on the issue of donations and questioned it for "falling back" on its promises."How did you (AAP) not
AAP will win 40 seats, may cross 50: Yogendra Yadav
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to win about 40 seats and could even cross the 50-mark in the Delhi assembly election, party leader Yogendra Yadav said Thursday.Yadav,
From hushed tones to shrill voices, Mayawati faces rebellion
Lucknow, Feb 5 (IANS) Rocked by successive electoral reverses, four-time Uttar Pradesh chief minister and BSP leader Mayawati is battling a never-before revolt in the party.Close aides are
L.C. Goyal takes over as Home Secretary
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Senior IAS officer L.C. Goyal Thursday took over as the new union home secretary. His predecessor Anil Goswami was removed Wednesday.Goyal, a 1979 batch officer, is the
New Zealand coach pleased with World Cup preparation
Wellington, Feb 5 (IANS) New Zealand coach Mike Hesson Thursday said the two bilateral series victories against Asian stalwarts Sri Lanka and Pakistan was an ideal preparation for the World
Southeast Asian Chinese's Cross-Cultural Traditions at National Museum
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A slice of cross-cultural traditions of the Peranakan Chinese in Singapore and the surrounding region will be on display at the National Museum from Feb 10, organisers said
'Fit is my Right': Online Lingerie Store to help Women
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) With an overwhelming majority of Indian women simply unaware of their correct bra size and wearing the wrong size all their life, a new initiative by a lingerie e-tailer --
Buy Cosmetics Online with Caution
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Planning to get your hands on the latest shade of lipstick at an attractive price online? Be careful!Ashish Jhalani, founder of eCommerce advisory firm eTailing India, shares
