news'Middle East's current problems started from the 1967 war'
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Wracked by insurrection and terrorism, the Middle East is going through a traumatic time but most of its problems can be traced to one short war between Arabs and Israelis
Kerala to re-tender Vizhinjam port project
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) A high level meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday decided to go ahead with re-tendering to find a builder for the proposed Vizhinjam
In Rajasthan, women of Sahariya tribe victims of apathy, ignorance (Human Interest Feature)
Baran (Rajasthan), Feb 24 (IANS) With her eyes half open, an extremely anemic Dhanno is lying nearly unconscious on a hospital bed. Her hemoglobin level has plummeted to 2.5 which is far below the
Mother Teresa a noble soul, please spare her: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his comments on Mother Teresa, saying she was a "noble soul" and should be spared."I
Light rain likely in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) It will be a partly cloudy Tuesday here with the possibility of light rainfall in some parts of the city in the evening, the Met Office said.The minimum temperature in the
Documents leak: defence ministry staffer arrested
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) An employee of the defence ministry was arrested here Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the leak of documents from the petroleum and other ministries, police
BJP to launch agitation in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Feb 24 (IANS) The BJP will launch a state-wide agitation against the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh accusing it of being anti-people, a party spokesman said Tuesday.An action
Veteran NC leader, Omar Abdullah's uncle dies
Jammu, Feb 24 (IANS) Veteran National Conference (NC) leader and uncle of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, Sheikh Nazir passed away Tuesday in winter capital Jammu. He was
US, India united against Iran's Nuclear Programme: US Envoy
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) The United States and India are united in opposing Iran's nuclear programme, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said here Monday.He said the economic sanctions against
US asks India to remove obstacles in bilateral trade
Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) The US wants India to remove obstacles in the way of boosting two-way trade with reforms, more openness of economy, ease of doing business and by giving confidence to
RSS chief's comment on Mother Teresa sparks controversy
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comments on Mother Teresa Monday evoked controversy but the organisation denied he had criticised the Nobel laureate who spent her life in the
Notice to four Bengal hospitals for not treating swine flu
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government has slapped show cause notices on four hospitals for discharging swine flu patients without treatment, an official said Monday.Three of the
India should realize potential of soft power: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said it was time for India to "realize the potential of soft power" as an important strategy for external affairs and foreign
Modi condoles deaths in Bangladesh ferry accident
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday condoled the loss of lives in a ferry accident in Bangladesh."My prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in the
Rajasthan to set up heritage council
Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) Rajasthan on Monday decided to set up a heritage council under the chief minister for conservation, regulation and maintenance of heritage structures of historical and
Kejriwal, Sisodia to meet Hazare Tuesday
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will meet anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare who has launched a two-day protest
India, Bahrain to start talks on defence cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) India and key Gulf partner Bahrain have agreed to start negotiations on an MoU on defence cooperation as well as inking of an agreement on internal security during their
Afghanistan considering consulate in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Afghanistan is considering opening a consulate in Kolkata, its envoy to India said Monday."We have historic and emotional ties with Kolkata dating back at least 200 years. I
Mysuru gets new prince as Wodeyar heir
Mysuru, Feb 23 (IANS) The Mysuru royal family Monday adopted 22-year-old Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs as the new prince, and heir of the legendary Wodeyar dynasty."The adoption ceremony took place at
Salman trial: Prosecution wants depositions on two key witnesses on record
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The prosecution in the hit-and-run accident trial involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan Monday filed an application seeking to lead evidence of two crucial witnesses who were
