newsJapanese Doppler radar in Srinagar for weather forecasting
Srinagar, Fe Feb 7 (IANS) Following the directions of the Supreme Court, authorities Saturday installed a hi-tech weather forecasting Japanese Doppler radar in the summer capital
Split in Bihar cabinet as CM proposes assembly dissolution
Patna, Feb 7 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Saturday recommended dissolution of the state assembly during a cabinet meeting.Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav told the media that after
Help position India in leading role, Modi urges Indian envoys
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said the present global environment represents a rare opportunity, when the world was keen to embrace India, and India was moving
Malinga best death bowler: England batsmen
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) England’s premier batting trio of Jos Buttler, Gary Ballance and Moeen Ali have unanimously declared Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka as the best death bowler they have ever
Congress opposes Political colour to Goa Panchayat Polls
anaji, Feb 7 (IANS) The Congress Saturday joined the Roman Catholic Church in Goa to oppose the state government's move to hold zilla panchayat elections on political party lines.The Congress
Schoolgirl Gang-Raped twice in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl student was gang-raped twice in two days in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, and two people have been arrested in this connection, police said
Bangladesh fans deserve more from team: Dravid
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid said Saturday that the Bangladesh cricket team has given very few "positive stories" for their fans to cherish."People in Bangladesh
AAP an important opponent, says Priyanka Vadra
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, said the AAP was an important opponent in Saturday's assembly polls in Delhi."I think it's definitely an
Government to Infuse Rs.6,990 Crore in Nine Public Sector Banks
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The government has decided to infuse Rs.6,990 crore in nine public sector banks (PSBs), out of the current year's budget, for which orders are being issued, an official
India should Emerge in a leading Role Globally: PM
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said India should position itself in a "leading" role globally rather than just remain a "balancing force"."The present global
Confident of BJP win in Delhi: Rajnath
Lucknow, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Saturday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will emerge victorious in the Delhi assembly elections.Speaking to
Criminal nabbed, Carbine Recovered in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Feb 7 (IANS) A criminal was nabbed Saturday and a carbine was recovered from him near the Pacific Mall in here, police said.After an exchange of fire, a police team nabbed the criminal
Don't write off India's chances: Clarke
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has warned against writing off India's chances to defend the World Cup despite their poor form in the build-up to cricket's showpiece
Wearing the Indian Jersey a huge Motivation: Rohit Sharma
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Having missed the 2011 edition of the World Cup, India’s right-handed batsman Rohit Sharma Saturday sounded motivated and confident ahead of a warm-up clash against the
Add some fun to your work space at home
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) How about creating a dedicated work space at home to finish all pending chores from your office? Keep this zone funky and inviting to keep yourself motivated
Sophie B. Hawkins pregnant at 50
Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS) At 50, singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins is pregnant with her second child.The "Damn, I wish I was your lover" hitmaker confirmed the news, revealing she conceived using
Adaptability will be Key to India's Success: Dhoni
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Saturday said adaptability will be the key to success for the defending champions in the cricket World Cup starting Feb 14.“What is
AAP complains to poll panel against Bedi
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The AAP urged the Election Commission to act against BJP's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi for campaigning on the day of the Delhi assembly elections Saturday.In a
Bengal ponzi firm's MD arrested
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) The managing director of URO Group - a West Bengal-based deposit-taking company - has been arrested on charges of cheating and fraud, police said Saturday."Several warrants
Kejriwal votes, Mobbed like a Celebrity
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) He was the cynosure of all eyes. As AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal voted Saturday, hundreds descended on the polling centre for a glimpse of the man who could be the chief
