newsOver 5 mn to undergo dialysis, kidney transplant by 2030: Study
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The number of people receiving treatment for advanced kidney failure - such as dialysis or kidney transplant - will double to over five million by 2030, mostly in
Cyclone Pam threatens Windies' quarterfinal hopes
Napier, March 14 (IANS) The West Indies are keeping an anxious watch on the weather ahead of Sunday’s crucial fixture against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the cricket World Cup as
India opt to field against Zimbabwe
Auckland, March 14 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field in their last Pool B match of the cricket World Cup at the Eden Park here on Saturday.India have gone
Aamir Khan salutes Park Street rape victim's courage
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Condoling the passing away of the Park Street rape survivor, who died here of encephalitis, a "shocked" and "deeply distraught" Aamir Khan said he was "overwhelmed" by her
Corporate espionage case: Finance ministry official held
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The CBI on Friday arrested a finance ministry official and another prison while it conducted raids at two places in Mumbai and recovered several government files in its
Rajasthan CM promises one lakh Government jobs
Jaipur, March 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday said that her government would provide jobs to one lakh youths in the government sector, having already provided over
SC pulls up home ministry for not acting promptly on rape videos
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday took to task the union home ministry for doing just nothing for 20 days on a complaint about the posting of two rape videos on social
Suggest agency for regular water release, HC asks Haryana, Delhi
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Delhi and Haryana governments to suggest on an "independent agency" which will ensure that water is released on a regular basis, as
Mahila Congress workers meet Manmohan Singh, express solidarity
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A delegation of Mahila Congress workers on Friday met former prime minister Manmohan Singh to convey their solidarity with him, days after he was summoned by a Delhi
Morgan wants to continue as England skipper
Sydney, March 13 (IANS) England skipper Eoin Morgan insists that he is still keen to continue at the helm of the team despite leading the side to arguably its worst ever World Cup campaign.England
Tendulkar speaks out against toll tax in Maharashtra
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, drawing his attention to the "physical and mental toll on citizens" over toll
Tibetan PM seeks global support for non-violent struggle
Dharamsala, March 13 (IANS) The international community should support Tibet because of the non-violent struggle of its people, Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has said."It's not an
Government's e-mail policy notified, Delhi HC told
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court was on Friday informed by the central government that it has issued an advisory on national e-mail policy for official communications of government
February trade deficit falls by over 15 percent, exports down
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India's trade deficit in February fell by 15.8 percent at $6.84 billion, from $8.13 billion in the corresponding month of 2014 on account of lower crude oil prices,
AAP's maiden budget in June
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi will present its maiden budget in June, a statement said here on Friday.For the expenditure to be incurred till the end of June,
Effluents polluting Narmada river
Bhopal, March 13 (IANS) Chemical effluents from factories and waste from towns are steadily turning Narmada river into a drain and its various rivulets too are fast depleting, Magsaysay awardee
If India-China go to war tomorrow, 1962 will be repeated: Expert
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) If China attacks India tomorrow, the situation would be something similar to the 1962 war, a strategy expert said on Friday.Sam Roggeveen, a well known strategy expert and
Smart package ordered to promote tourism in Jammu
Jammu, March 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Friday ordered preparation of an all inclusive smart package to promote ideal tourist destinations in Jammu region
AAP government lists achievements in first month
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) On the eve of completing its first month in power in Delhi, the AAP government on Friday listed its achievements like slashing electricity tariff and steps taken to
Corporate espionage case: CBI raids two places
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A day after the arrest of three people, including two government officials, in the leakage of confidential documents related to foreign investments in the finance and
