112 ‘crorepatis’ to contest Assam polls first phase
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Out of the 539 candidates contesting the first phase of assembly polls in Assam, 112 are crorepatis and at least 20 of them have assets worth over Rs.5 crore each, an…
March 2016
Venkaiah assures support on sustainable development goals
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday assured of full support in achieving the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. Naidu’s assurance came as the Legislators…
NCM promises action over beating of Muslim boys
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The head of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Thursday promised “appropriate action” over the attack on three Muslim boys after they refused to shout “Mata ki Jai”. Chairperson…
Political slugfest over Kolkata flyover tragedy
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the where a part of a portion of Vivekananda Flyover collapsed in Kolkata on March 31, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) The collapse of a…
Offshore casinos to stay put for a year: Goa CM
Panaji, March 31 (IANS) Going back on a major poll promise to relocate offshore casinos out of the Mandovi river off Panaji, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Thursday said the casinos will continue there…
Kolkata flyover crash kills 18, army begins rescue work
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed when a flyover under construction crashed in a crowded market area here on Thursday, crushing scores of unsuspecting people and vehicles, police and witnesses said….
‘Nervous’ Radhika Apte makes fashion runway debut
Mumbai: Actress Radhika Apte during the Van Heusen GQ Fashion Nights 2015 Day 2 in Mumbai on Dec 2, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Actress Radhika Apte has impressed moviegoers with variations in…
Gurgaon road rage: Man survives bonnet ride
Gurgaon, March 31 (IANS) A senior executive in a private firm was driven nearly 500 metres on the bonnet of a car after he fell on it following an incident of road rage in Gurgaon,…
World T20 semis: Kohli powers India to 192/2 against West Indies
Mumbai: Virat Kohli of India celebrates his half century during the second WT20 semi-final match between India and West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on March 31, 2016. (Photo: Nitin Lawate/IANS) Mumbai, March 31…
Another woman alleges sexual harassment by Pachauri
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A third woman has levelled sexual harassment allegations against TERI executive vice chairman R.K. Pachauri through an open letter on Thursday. The letter was accessed by IANS from her lawyers…
Modi meets New Zealand PM
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is here to attend the Fourth Nuclear Security Summit, held a bilateral meeting with his New Zealand counterpart John Key on Thursday. Not just cricket on…
Modi greeted by enthusiastic Indians in Washington
Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the NRIs outside hotel, in Washington DC, on March 31, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Washington, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was greeted by enthusiastic members…
Over one lakh prosecuted in Delhi for driving on wrong side
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Over one lakh motorists have been prosecuted in Delhi for driving on the wrong side of the road this year, police said on Thursday. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Muktesh…
SC indicates ECC on diesel SUVs, luxury cars registration
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday indicated that it may impose environment compensation charge (ECC) on registration of SUVs and luxury diesel cars in case it lifts its order banning registration…
MTNL gets Rs.458 crore for surrendering CDMA spectrum
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The government has approved compensation of Rs.458.04 crore to Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for surrender of 800 MHz CDMA spectrum, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday….
HC vacates stay on appointment of 9,455 Haryana teachers
Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) In a major relief to 9,455 junior basic training (JBT) teachers selected by the previous Congress government in Haryana, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday vacated the stay on…
India post 192/2 against West Indies in World T20 semis
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Powered by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 89 off 47 balls, India posted a challenging 192/2 in 20 overs against West Indies in the the World Twenty20 cricket tournament’s second semi-final the Wankhede…
Mahindra acquires stake in Finnish combine harvester maker
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Leading automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M & M) on Thursday announced an acquisition of 35 percent stake in Finnish combine harvester company Sampo Rosenlew. “We are now putting in place…
BJP leader held for misbehaving with Kashmir official
Jammu, March 31 (IANS) A block-level BJP leader was arrested on Thursday on the charge of misbehaving with a senior district officer in Doda district of Jammu region. “Bharatiya Janata Party’s Thatri block president Basant…
Tata Trusts partner with Maharashtra for developmental projects
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) The Maharashtra government and Tata Trusts have signed multiple MoUs to improve community developmental indicators spanning various sectors in the state, an official said here on Thursday. The memorandums of understanding…