newsModi greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the people of Bangladesh on their 44th Independence Day."Independence Day greetings to the people of Bangladesh, a nation
Australia opt to bat against India
Sydney, March 26 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and opted to bat against India in the cricket World Cup semifinal at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground here on Thursday.Both
Pattern of central share under Food Security Act approved
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the norms of expenditure and the pattern of central share on assistance to states and union territories (UTs) under the National Food
Government approves national e-governance plan
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) or e-Kranti, which aims to enhance the portfolio of citizen-centric services and optimum usage
Good atmospherics during India-Sri Lanka fishermen associations meet
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The meeting between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen's associations in Chennai saw much better atmospherics and receptivity compared to the earlier two meetings, a top
Delhi HC slams civic bodies over poor condition of kids' parks
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday slammed the civic authorities in the national capital for not being able to improve the deplorable condition of children's parks in the
Explain pathetic condition of hospitals, demands Delhi minister
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has sought explanations within a week from the medical superintendents of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini and Babu Jagjivan
Rajasthan introduces bill to save Camels
Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) The Rajasthan government on Wednesday introduced a bill in the assembly to provide for prohibition of slaughter of camels and regulate temporary migration or export thereof
Don't encroach on privacy while installing cameras: HC to police
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the city police to install within two months CCTV cameras at vulnerable areas identified by it, without encroaching upon
1984 riots: Phoolka says CBI clean chit to Tytler 'Unfortunate'
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Advocate H.S. Phoolka, who represented the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, expressed his displeasure on Wednesday over the clean chit given to Congress leader
Army's response in Kargil was 'Sluggish', Government tells SC
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Indian army's response during Kargil war was sluggish as it sought and obtained a stay of the Armed Forces
Google doodle basks in India-Australia cricket frenzy
Sydney, March 25 (IANS) Internet giant Google has once again cashed in on the World Cup fever with a new colourful doodle on its home page that screams of the semi-final encounter between India and
AAP withholding municipal funds: BJP complains to LG
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said the AAP government was "withholding" funds of the three municipal corporations of Delhi governed by the BJP, and lodged a
Cut VIPs' water supply in case of shortage: Kejriwal
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday made it clear that VIPs cannot have the privilege of uninterrupted water supply in case of shortage, and asked the Delhi
Court rejects Salman Khan's plea for adjournment
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday declined a plea by Bollywood actor Salman Khan to adjourn for three weeks the recording of his statement in the 2002 hit-and-run case, due to start
2G money laundering: Ammal, five others' statement recorded
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday recorded the statement of DMK leader M. Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal and five others in connection with money laundering related to 2G
Jat leaders to meet Modi, Shah on Thursday over reservation issue
Chandigarh, March 25 (IANS) Jat community leaders will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the issue of reservation for the community following the recent Supreme Court order
Full support to Manmohan Singh, says Congress
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday stood by former prime minister Manmohan Singh who moved the Supreme Court challenging a special court order that summoned him as accused in the
Kerala Tourism wins national award for website content
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 (IANS) Kerala Tourism was on Wednesday conferred the national Web Ratna Award for 2014 for exemplary e-governance initiative through the internet.The Kerala
Pakistan unable to match level of top teams: Misbah
Lahore, March 25 (IANS) Pakistan's recently retired One-Day International (ODI) captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday said his team failed to match the level of the top sides at the cricket World
