newsFringe elements orchestrating 'Gharvapsi' reined in: Kiran Bedi
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Delhi, Kiran Bedi has said fringe elements in the Sangh Parivar orchestrating the campaign for 'gharvapsi' (homecoming) by
Himachal seeks extradition of Nepalese for temple heist
Shimla, Jan 24 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has sought the extradition of the Nepalese prime suspect in the theft of an antique idol from a historic temple in Kullu town, police said Saturday.Accused
Swine flu claims five lives in Haryana
Chandigarh, Jan 24 (IANS) At least five people have died due to swine flu in Haryana this month, health officials said here Saturday.A health department spokesman said that 29 cases of swine flu had
Manmohan's daughter putting together everything he said in 10 years
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Author Daman Singh, daughter of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Saturday said she failed to understand why people label her father as "silent" and revealed she was
Pessimistic about Palestinian-Israeli peace, say experts
Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) It is one of the enduring problems of the world and the Palestinian-Israeli imbroglio doesn't seem to offer any hope of a peaceful resolution soon, says experts who were
Two Russians detained in Odisha for suspicious activities
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Two Russian nationals have been detained for suspicious activities in the state, police said Saturday.Police in Odisha's Cuttack district detained them Friday evening and
170 foreign buyers to attend Coir Kerala fair
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) The upcoming Coir Kerala 2015 trade fair starting Feb 1 would see the participation of 170 foreign buyers from 53 countries, a Kerala minister said Saturday.The
Vice President greets people ahead of R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Before leaving for Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of king Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who died Friday, Vice President Hamid Ansari Saturday greeted the people ahead
45,000 Security Personnel to Guard Delhi on R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Over 1,000 NSG snipers along with 44,000 security personnel from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces will be guarding the national capital on Republic Day to ensure a safe
India Fashion Week 2015 to start March 25
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The 2015 autumn-winter edition of the India Fashion (IFW) will begin here March 25, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has announced.The five-day fashion
Colombia's Paulina Vega wins Miss Universe 2014 title
Miami, Jan 26 (IANS) Paulina Vega of Colombia was Sunday night crowned Miss Universe 2014.Miss USA Nia Sanchez was crowned first runner-up, while Diana Harkusha from Ukraine was named the second
Obama, Modi bring mutual chemistry, action to business ties
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India and the US Monday sought to give a new momentum to their business relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama displaying their personal
Cartoonist R.K. Laxman is dead
Pune, Jan 26 (IANS) Legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, creator of the iconic "The Common Man", died in a private hospital here Monday evening after a brief illness, his son said. He was 94.Laxman,
Obama, Michelle star guests at President's At Home
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Barack Obama accompanied by his wife Michelle were the star guests at President Pranab Mukherjee's traditional At Home reception on the manicured lawns of
Indian, Pakistani armies exchange sweets on LoC
Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian and Pakistani armies Monday exchanged sweets on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on India's 66th Republic Day, an official said."On the proud occasion of
Obama, Modi bring mutual chemistry, action to business ties
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India and the US Monday sought to give a new momentum to their business relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama displaying their personal
Modi Congratulates Bankers for Success of PMJDY
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated all bankers through an email for the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and rolled out a roadmap for the
Maharashtra to Buy Ambedkar Home in London
Mumbai, Jan 24 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has decided to buy the home in London where B.R. Ambedkar lived in the 1920s, and convert it into a memorial-cum-museum, an official said here
India's R-Day Parade to be Telecast on Colors, Rishtey
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The 66th Republic Day parade on Jan 26 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to the country will be telecast live for Indian and international audiences on the Colors
Obama won't see the Taj as Agra visit cancelled
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) The much anticipated visit of US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle to Agra has been cancelled, Uttar Pradesh government officials said Saturday.A government
