newsCalcutta HC seeks report on state's potato farmers
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) In the wake of the suicide of two potato growers in West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court, hearing a PIL on the subject on Friday, directed the Mamata Banerjee government to
FIR filed over screening of 'India's Daughter'
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Friday registered a case over the screening of banned BBC documentary 'India's Daughter', based on the December 16, 2012 gang rape, in the slum where
Brinda Karat condoles Park Street rape survivor's death
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Condoling the death of the Park Street rape survivor, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat on Friday said the woman's decision to reveal her identity resonated at a time when rape
After ex-parent, Cairn India handed $3.2 bn withholding tax demand
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) A day after mining group Vedanta Resources-controlled Cairn India said it has not received any notice about the retrospective $1.6 billion income tax demand on
We can exploit New Zealand's weakness: Brad Haddin
Hobart, March 13 (IANS) Notwithstanding their loss to New Zealand in their last encounter, Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin exuded confidence about bouncing back against the Kiwis in the
England finish campaign with win over Afghanistan
Sydney, March 13 (IANS) England defeated debutants Afghanistan by nine wickets via the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method in an inconsequential and rain-marred cricket World Cup Pool A match at the
Endangered vultures survive poisoning, released in forest
Guwahati, March 13 (IANS) The Assam forest department and the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) on Friday released nine endangered wild vultures after they
Kerala artist Madhusudhanan to feature in Venice Biennale
Kochi, March 13 (IANS) Kerala artist Madhusudhanan, who is featuring in the ongoing second edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale (KMB), has been selected for the upcoming Okwui Enwezor curated
A month after smashing win, AAP locked in crisis
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A month after it vanquished the BJP and the Congress to take power in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is battling its worst internal crisis, causing widespread dismay in
Surjya Kanta Mishra new West Bengal CPI-M secretary
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Surjya Kanta Mishra will be new secretary of the West Bengal state committee of the CPI-M, the party announced here on Friday.Mishra's name was proposed by outgoing state
Former Himachal CM Dhumal hits out at 'politics of transfers'
Shimla, March 13 (IANS) The whispers in the corridors of power about the "politics of transfers" reverberated loud and clear in the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Friday.Drawing a parallel between
India summons Pakistan envoy over Lakhvi's release
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India summoned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Friday and lodged a strong protest against a court in Islamabad ordering the release of Mumbai attack mastermind
Star Health to raise Rs.400 cr from new investors
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) India's first stand-alone health insurer, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd, hopes to raise Rs.400 crore from new and existing investors, a top company official
India take on Zimbabwe, aim for 6-0
Auckland, March 13 (IANS) India, who play their sixth and final Pool B match against Zimbabwe, look all set to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2015 cricket World Cup.Whatever the situation,
TDP's MLAs complain to governor about suspension
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Telangana on Friday complained to the state governor about suspension of its legislators from the state assembly for the entire
Gurgaon helpline for northeast people gets bizarre calls
Gurgaon, March 13 (IANS) A special police helpline launched here nearly six months ago for people from the northeast is getting numerous calls but on subjects unrelated to them.The helpline came
DMK to protest against land bill on March 20
Chennai, March 13 (IANS) DMK president M. Karunanidhi said on Friday the party would protest across Tamil Nadu on March 20, condemning the BJP government's attempts to pass the land bill in
India opposes Lakhvi's release
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India on Friday asked the Pakistani authorities to ensure that 26/11 mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is not released from jail.The issue was also raised in Rajya Sabha, as
JD-U to take action against Manjhi
Patna, March 13 (IANS) Bihar's ruling JD-U would take action against former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi for violating the party whip by staying away from trust vote for Chief Minister Nitish
Ponting, Richards, Botham back New Zealand to win the Cup
Wellington, March 13 (IANS) Three cricketing greats -- Ricky Ponting, Ian Botham and Viv Richards -- have voiced their support for the New Zealand team who they believe can clinch this year’s
