newsAlliance raises Rs.200 Crore from Reliance, Indostar
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Bengaluru-based real estate group Alliance Wednesday said it has secured debt funding of Rs.200 crore from Reliance Capital and Indostar Capital Finance Ltd.In a statement
'The woman who really Modernised China'
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) China's Dowager Empress Cixi has been long reviled as a despotic ruler who rose to power by harem intrigue, but it was she who transformed a medieval country into a modern
Bihar CM meets communal clash victims
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Wednesday visited Muzaffarpur district's Azizpur village, where three days ago a mob killed five people triggering a communal clash."All
Modi has vision, but don't read between the lines: Dinesh Trivedi
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Amid speculation that he was cosying up to the BJP, Trinamool Congress leader and former railway minister Dinesh Trivedi Wednesday yet again described Narendra Modi as a
Where have dustbins gone from Delhi streets, HC asks
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Where have all the dustbins gone from city's streets, the Delhi High Court asked the capital's municipal corporations and directed them to file a detailed response to a
'Facebook friend' accused of raping Gurgaon woman
Gurgaon, Jan 21 (IANS) A 19-year-old woman here has accused a 22-year-old man of raping her after befriending her on social network Facebook, police said Wednesday.The woman filed a police
Man dies of suspected ebola in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A 35-year old man from Jodhpur, who had symptoms similar to those of Ebola virus disease, died Wednesday at the AIIMS hospital, officials said.The final report will confirm
HC slams EDMC for Stopping Pension, seeks response
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday slammed the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) for stopping pensions of nearly 45,000 people, including disabled, widow, and aged
Economic blockade hits train services in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) Several long distance trains were diverted as an economic blockade against the Odisha government's move to upgrade the Rourkela Municipality to a corporation entered the
HC Notice over no Censor Certificate to two films
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government and the censor board on two separate pleas challenging the refusal of certificate for screening of two
Handpicked Hotel Staff to look after Obama
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) ITC Maurya has hand-picked a team of 50 expert staff who will look after US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle during their three-day stay at the super luxury
Hotel Chefs told to stay put during Obama visit
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) ITC Maurya, the luxury hotel where US President Barack Obama will be staying during his three-day visit here, has cancelled the leave of its top chefs and asked them to
Actor-Politician Cho Ramaswamy Hospitalised
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Popular Tamil actor-turned-politician Cho Ramaswamy, 80, was Wednesday admitted to a private hospital here after he complained of breathing problems."He was rushed to Apollo
Meet Brothers Anjjan Start 2015 on High Note
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After the success of “Baby doll” last year, the trio of music directors Meet Brothers Anjjan have made a splendid start to 2015 with three of their tracks
Budget Session From Feb 23 (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The budget session of parliament will begin Feb 23 and the union budget would be presented Feb 28.The first part of the session would be from Feb 23 to March 20 and the
Aditya Birla Nuvo to increase Van Heusen Outlets, Sales
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Diversified corporate Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd is hoping to increase the sales of the Van Heusen brand of readymade apparels by 20 percent and also the distribution network by
ITC Net Profit up by 10.4 Percent
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Kolkata based multi-vertical major ITC Ltd. Wednesday said its net profit in the quarter ending December grew 10.4 percent year-on-year to Rs.2,635 crore as revenues from
Can Websites of App-based Taxis be blocked, HC asks Government
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the city government whether websites of app-based taxis can be blocked, while hearing a PIL that alleged that despite their being
Looking forward to Russia visit: PM
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said he looked forward to visit Russia later this year, an official release said here Wednesday.During a meeting with Russian
Three Northeastern States Celebrate Foundation Day
Agartala/Imphal, Jan 21 (IANS) The northeastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya Wednesday organised numerous programmes and events to celebrate their 43rd foundation day.Prime Minister
