Nothing new in President's Address: Congress
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Congress Monday said President Pranab Mukherjee's address to parliament had "nothing new", with party president Sonia
Take back ordinance on Land Acquisition: Anna to Modi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take back the controversial land acquisi
McCullum a 'threat' to us: Aaron Finch
Auckland, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of their Pool A World Cup game here Feb 28, Australian opener Aaron Finch Monday spoke of the threat posed by New Zea
BJP government not helping to overcome UP power crisis: SP
Lucknow, Feb 23 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Monday accused the Centre of being biased against Uttar Pradesh in the matter of power allocation.Raj
Police act against bookies in Pakistan, 15 nabbed
Lahore, Feb 23 (IANS) Police in the Pakistani city of Lahore have initiated a crackdown on cricket betting and arrested 15 people from across the c
Modi assures discussion on important issues
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Reaching out to the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said the government would try and ensure that all impo
Floating outposts give BSF strategic edge
Hasnabad (West Bengal), Feb 23 (IANS) The thought of spending time on a vessel in the picturesque and dense Sundarbans may sound enchanting, but ge
Rahul Gandhi to skip budget session, takes leave of absence
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial budget session, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took "leave of absence" to reflect on a series o
England captain Morgan 'Delighted' with first win
Christchurch, Feb 23 (IANS) On a high after clinching a World Cup Pool A game against Scotland, England skipper Eoin Morgan said he was delighted w
Digital India to Prepare Nation for Tech-Based Transformation
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said Digital India programme would prepare the country for technology-based transformation
More quality cricket in offing in World Cup: Tendulkar
Melbourne, Feb 23 (IANS) Cricket World Cup 2015 brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar Monday predicted that the 14-nation tournament will be even more
Government committed to provide affordable health care: President
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the government was committed to provide accessible and affordable health care to al
IRCTC official's driver attacked in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Unidentified assailants shot at the driver of a private travel company, deputing as chauffeur for the managing director of
Government's tenet is development for all: President (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that the fundamental tenet of the government is development for all, adding that it
Petroleum ministry leak: Fresh arrest exposes new espionage racket
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police Monday confirmed the arrest of another person in the petroleum ministry documents leak case which, offici
UP Travel Mart gets off to dazzling start
Lucknow, Feb 23 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart 2015, a joint initiative of Ficci and UP Tourism got off to a dazzling start with a mix compri
Windies touch down in Canberra for Zimbabwe assignment
Canberra, Feb 23 (IANS) A buoyant West Indies arrived here to begin final preparations for their third game of the cricket World Cup against Zimbab
Government emphasising on clean energy: President
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The government is emphasising on clean energy and aims to take up the share of clean energy upto 15 percent in next seven
New Tourism Policy on anvil: President
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said that there was enormous potential in the tourism sector and the government will bri
Government committed to Enhance ease of doing Business: Mukherjee
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said the government was committed to promote cooperative federalism and end financial "u
