newsPermitting conflict of interest in BCCI against Public Policy: SC
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday held that public policy was not a static concept and it varies with time and from generation to generation, but what was in public good and
National Herald case: SC asks Swamy to go to high court
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday declined BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea for an early hearing of the plea of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and others, challenging their
Vietnam Appoints Private Firm to handle Visas from Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Vietnam has authorized Mumbai-based travel planner firm Cox & Kings (C&K) to accept visa applications from West Bengal, its envoy to India said Tuesday."Facilitation
Four men feared drowned during idol immersion in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Four men were feared drowned in two separate incidents during Saraswati idol immersion in the Yamuna river, police said Tuesday.In the first incident, three men identified
Three more swine flu deaths in Telangana, toll 25
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Three more people died of swine flu in Telangana Tuesday, taking the toll to 25 since last month.All the three deaths were reported from Gandhi Hospital here. A woman from
Modi says 'Touched' by Obama gifting Vivekananda book
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he was "touched" when US President Barack Obama gifted him a book on Swami Vivekananda during his visit to the White House last
India, US have much in Common: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said India and the US had much in common like being great democracies and innovative economies."It is wonderful to speak to you directly.
Never imagined will be in White House: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said he never imagined he would enter the White House some day.Speaking during the radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" with Prime Minister
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said he was inspired by the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the US."When I was young, I used to see (John
Will bring daughters to India on next visit: Obama
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Tuesday said he will bring his daughters on his next India visit.He, however, said that may not be during his tenure as the president.Prime Minister
Digvijaya Dares Modi to follow Obama's advice on Religion
Bhopal, Jan 27 (IANS) Alluding to US President Barack Obama's message advocating every individual's freedom to practice religion, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Tuesday dared Prime Minister
NSE to participate in Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Tuesday said it will participate in next month's International Kolkata Book Fair for spreading awareness about capital trading."We are
Barack means blessed one, Explains Modi
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday chose to start his radio address "Mann Ki Baat" by explaining the meaning of US President Barack Obama's first name which is "one who
Odisha Portraying Food Security Scheme as its own: BJP
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday accused the Odisha government of trying to hijack the National Food Security Act, which guarantees food for poor people in the
Third EC notice to Kejriwal on 'bribe for votes' comment
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday issued a third notice to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal asking him to "desist" from making comments on bribing of voters by political parties
Spread peace through your actions: Dalai Lama
Ghaziabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday urged students to spread the message of peace and prosperity through their actions.Speaking at the DAV Public School here
AAP releases white paper on Delhi's water crisis
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Tuesday released a white paper on water issues and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to come up with its planned measures to tackle water
Modi 'deserted' wife, says Congress' Kamat; BJP hits back
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Congress leader and former union minister Gurudas Kamat Tuesday made a scathing attack on Narendra Modi, saying the prime minister was "still married" and had "deserted" his
Mukherjee meets participants of R Day parade
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday met students, artists and other participants of the Republic Day parade.He met students, National Service Scheme volunteers, NCC cadets,
Uber rape case: Victim's friend says she was not drunk
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The woman executive allegedly raped by Uber cab driver was not drunk on the day of the crime - Dec 5 last year, her friend told the court Tuesday.Testifying as a
