'Discover North East Yatra' ends
Agartala, March 11 (IANS) The first ever nine-month-long cultural extravaganza, the "Discover North East Yatra" ended here on Wednesday, having cre
Coal block allocation: Probe sought over Patnaik's role
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) After a special court summoned former prime minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case, the Congress and
'India's Daughter' doesn't defame India: Farhan Akhtar
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar voiced his strong opinion in favour of "India's Daughter", his son Farhan Akhtar
Government objects to frequent adjournment notices
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The government on Wednesday objected to members of the Opposition frequently giving notices for adjournment motion over
627,000 die every year of particulate air pollution
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Over 627,000 people die prematurely and 18 million healthy life years are lost every year due to particulate air polluti
23 books selected for Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2014
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Translations of popular books like "The Immortals of Meluha" "The God of Small Things" and "Mujhe Chand Chahiye", among
Delhi MP wants offices for all members of parliament
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Delhi BJP MP Maheish Girri on Wednesday asked parliament to ensure that all members have a permanent office in their con
Kerala minister sues whistle-blower bar owner
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani on Wednesday filed a defamation case seeking Rs.10 crore as damages against w
India emerging leader in inclusive economic growth: US envoy
Kolkata, March 11 (IANS) Hailing India's emergence as a leader in inclusive economic growth, US ambassador Richard Verma said on Wednesday that it c
Beef ban in Maharashtra raised in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The issue of banning beef in Maharashtra was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with some members saying it affects
Dhawan most popular Indian cricketer on Twitter
Hamilton, March 11 (IANS) Prolific left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan was once again the most talked about Indian cricketer on Twitter, as his ton on
Anjali Damania quits AAP
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader from Maharashtra, Anjali Damania on Wednesday quit the party."I quit.. I have not come into AAP
Government urged to take action on high air fares
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday expressed concern over high air fares and urged the government to take action.Raising th
Congress again raises issue of Masrat Alam's release
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday again raised in the Lok Sabha the issue of release of Jammu and Kashmir separatist leade
Bonds between India, Mauritius will strengthen: Pranab
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted Mauritius on the eve of the country's Independence Day and expressed the
Himachal CM presents supplementary demands
Shimla, March 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday presented supplementary demands of Rs.7,753.60 crore for this f
Rajya Sabha condemns Katju's remarks on Gandhi
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday unanimously condemned former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju's comments calling Mahatma
Have stated my position earlier: Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said he has made his position clear to the CBI on the allocation of co
Not music to the ears; Goa DJs face drug probe
Panaji, March 11 (IANS) The arrest of yet another DJ for possessing and peddling drugs in Goa has forced police to increase surveillance on musicia
Sahitya Akademi's 'Bhasha Samman' awards announced
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Sahitya Akademi's prestigious Bhasha Samman will be conferred on two scholars who have contributed significantly to