newsSection 66A quashing a victory for Internet users: IAMAI
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Applauding the Supreme Court's quashing of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 on Tuesday, stakeholders among the internet and mobile community termed it
India-Australia match ticket prices soar
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The prices of tickets for the India vs Australia semifinal match of the cricket World Cup have shot up following a high demand for the blockbuster clash.The high-octane
India, China to maintain border peace for good ties
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India and China concluded their 18th round of border talks with both sides agreeing to take necessary steps to maintain peace and tranquility on the frontier as a
Victim of Section 66A welcome SC's decision
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A victim of the Section 66A of the Information Technology Act expressed her happiness and welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on its scraping.Rinu Shrinivasan and
Mars Orbiter mission extended for another six months
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) India's maiden Mars Orbiter mission was extended for another six months on Tuesday to further explore the Red Planet and its atmosphere, a senior official said here."As
Victory of common man: Section 66A victim
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Victims and legal experts on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's verdict striking down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and termed it a victory for the
Indian, Sri Lankan fishermen to meet in Chennai
New Delhi/Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Fishermen's associations from India and Sri Lanka are to meet in Chennai later Tuesday to sort out their issues over fishing rights.External affairs ministry
Section 66A of IT Act unravelled
Section 66A of the Informational Technology Act was quashed by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, terming it vague.The section reads:"66 A Punishment for sending offensive messages through communication
And now an ATM for water!
Sonkh (Uttar Pradesh), March 24 (IANS) If all goes well, water scarcity will soon be history in this part of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. An ATM-like machine that dispenses water will come up here in
Credit must go to my daughter: Shaheen Dhada's father on 66A verdict
Palghar (Maharashtra), March 24 (IANS) Mohammed Farooq Dhada, the father of Shaheen Dhada, whose Facebook post had created a nationwide stir in 2012, on Tuesday said the credit for the Supreme
Agra upset as Noida chosen for tourism varsity
Agra, March 24 (IANS) The decision to establish the national tourism university in Noida on the outskirts of the national capital has evoked a strong reaction from tourism industry leaders in this
What really caused the train disaster in UP?
Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) Over three days after a train disaster left 38 people dead in Uttar Pradesh, it is not still clear what really caused the horrific accident.Preliminary inquiry into the
Du Plessis, de Villiers fire Proteas to 281/5
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Faf du Plessis (82) and captain AB de Villiers (65 not out) took South Africa to 281/5 in 43 overs against New Zealand in the rain-curtailed first semifinal of the
Gen. V.K. Singh should quit if disgusted: Congress
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said that Minister of State for External Affairs Gen. V.K. Singh (retd) should quit if he felt disgusted, referring to the tweets with the
SC quashes Section 66A, says it curbs Freedom of speech
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 holding that it was violative of Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
South Africa-New Zealand semi-final restarts after rain delay
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Play restarted after a spurt of showers stopped the South Africa-New Zealand cricket World Cup semifinal at the Eden Park here on Tuesday.The match has been reduced to 43
SC strikes down Section 66A of Information Technology Act
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act holding it violative of Article 19(1)a of the Constitution, which guarantees
India needs political will to eradicate TB: Study (March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day)
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) Only with political will and commitment, backed by sufficient resources, can India effectively control tuberculosis (TB) that kills over three lakh people every year, says
Warm Tuesday in Delhi
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) It was a warm, sunny Tuesday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 17 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season."The day is
Rain stops South Africa-New Zealand semi-final
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Rain has halted play in the South Africa-New Zealand cricket World Cup semi-final at the Eden Park here on Tuesday.South Africa were batting at 216/3 after 38 overs with
