Doggedness, pugnacity must for success: C.N.R. Rao
Gurgaon, Feb 20 (IANS) Bharat Ratna recipient C.N.R. Rao Friday said a person who desires to succeed must follow the principles of dedication, dogg
SC to Centre: Expedite NCPCR chairman, members' appointment
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed the Centre to take steps for the expeditious appointment of the chairman and members of
Modi's 'name-striped' suit auctioned for Rs.4.31 crore
Surat, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's famous 'name-striped' suit went under the hammer for a staggering Rs.4.31 crore at a charity au
'Women empowerment need of the hour'
Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) If a woman is empowered, she has the potential not only to change the society for the better but can also inspire others to
23-year-old pregnant Delhi woman dies of swine flu
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 23-year-old pregnant woman, who was infected with swine flu after getting admitted to a city hospital during her pregnanc
Kejriwal's Janata Durbar leaves some smiling, few frowning
Ghaziabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's three-day public meeting concluded here Friday, with many of the visitors expressin
NCMC plans to clear blockage in Phuktal river
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Friday approved an action plan to clear the blockage in Phuktal river that
Himachal to form trust for Raghunath temple
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 20 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will form a trust for the Lord Raghunath temple to ensure the safety of its
Swine flu claims 743 lives
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The number of deaths due to swine flu reached 743 Friday, with 40 more people succumbing to the disease across India.The num
Swine flu toll in Telangana rises to 49
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Three more people have died of swine flu in Telangana, taking the toll to 49, officials said Friday.According to a health d
Tamil Nadu government files SLP in SC against HC order
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam Friday said the government has filed a special leave petition in the apex court a
Nadda reviews health situation in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Friday discussed with the Uttar Pradesh government measures to contain cases of Acute Enc
Camps to expedite issuance of e-rickshaw learner's licences
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi government would be setting up 13 camps across the city between Feb 23 and 28 to speed up the process of issuanc
Kerala's Vizhinjam port project suffers setback
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20 (IANS) Kerala's dream Vizhinjam port project received a serious setback Friday when none of the three bidders in the fray
Sonia Gandhi writes to PM for special status to Andhra
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that special category status is grant
50 die of swine flu in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) At least 50 people have died due to swine flu in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in recent days, health officials said her
Mamata congratulates Nitish after Manjhi's exit
Dhaka/Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar after her embattled B
Document Leak: Congress leaders target Petroleum Minister
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leaders Friday targeted Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his remarks that hinted at espionage in the mi
Nigerian woman gang raped in Delhi, four held
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old Nigerian woman was gang raped in a moving car here, police said Friday. Four people have been arrested.The wom
Varanasi widows break tradition, play Holi on the banks of Ganga
Varanasi, Feb 20 (IANS) It turned out to be a different and memorable Friday for hundreds of widows in this temple town as their white attire was
