Maintain status quo on SYL canal: SC
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered status quo on the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal and appointed the union home secretary as well as the Punjab chief secretary and police…
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Bhujbal sent to 14 days judicial custody for money laundering
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal was sent to 14 days judicial custody by a Special Court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act here on Thursday. He was arrested…
Ritu rested, Deepika to lead Indian women hockey side at Hawke’s Bay Cup
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) on Thursday decided to rest captain Ritu Rani for the eight-nation Hawke’s Bay Cup to be held in New Zealand from April 2-10 as it announced the…
India takes part in Cairo international fair after five years
Cairo, March 17 (IANS) Around 28 Indian companies are participating in the Cairo International Fair after a gap of five years. “The Egyptian Expo and Convention Authority (EECA) conferred on India the Guest of Honour…
Relief as kidnapped Agra boy rescued unharmed
Agra, March 17 (IANS) There was relief across the city as a six-year-old boy, kidnapped five days ago from his house in view of his helpless mother and grandmother, returned home safely on Thursday. Senior…
Eight youth ‘attempt suicide’ in Gujarat to demand beef ban
Ahmedabad, March 17 (IANS) Eight youth on Thursday allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at the Rajkot district collector’s office in support of their demand for a beef ban. As the eight youths were rushed…
NIA nabs IS ‘facilitator’ from Bengal
Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) A 19-year-old engineering student hailing from West Bengal was arrested by the NIA in Delhi for acting as a facilitator for the Islamic State (IS) terror group, an official said on…
BSNL lines up Rs.2,000 crore investment to modernise itself
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) plans to invest Rs.2,000 crore for the upgradation of its network, Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday. “The company has plans…
Ghulam Ali to be awarded, will perform in Gujarat next week
Kolkata: Pakistani ghazal singer Ustad Ghulam Ali arrives at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, on Jan 11, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Ahmedabad, March 17 (IANS) Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali will be presented…
IFC’s historic Masala Bond reflects investor confidence in India
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 17 (IANS) Highlighting long-term investor confidence in India, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has issued two billion rupees ($30 million) of 15-year Masala bonds, marking the longest-dated…
Sri Lanka takes steps to protect power system
Colombo, March 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Thursday said there was a serious threat to the country’s power and energy system, which had led to military deployment to protect all power installations and sub-stations. Deputy…
Will approach one-man judicial panel: Ex-servicemen
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ex-servicemen continuing with their protest here on the ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) on Thursday said they will approach the one-member judicial committee but wondered if the government will accept…
Purab Kohli excited to welcome daughter to India
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actor Purab Kohli, who recently had a daughter with his lady love Lucy is all set to welcome the mother and daughter to India for good. Currently filming for “Rock On!!…
President, PM to witness IAF’s firepower on Friday
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, the supreme commander of India’s armed forces, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the firepower of the Indian Air Force on Friday as 181 aircraft showcase…
Pradhan flags off ‘goodwill’ consignment of diesel to Bangladesh
Siliguri/Guwahati, March 17 (IANS) Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday flagged off a ‘goodwill’ rail rake carrying 2200 tonnes of high speed diesel from Siliguri in West Bengal to Bangladesh. The consignment, an outcome of…
Akhilesh unveils logo of ‘deshi dhanush’ tournament
Agra March 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday unveiled the logo, released the jersey and launched a website of the Indian Crossbow Shooting Association which is holding an inaugural international tournament…
Former Mossad head Meir Dagan dead
Jerusalem, March 17 (IANS) Meir Dagan, a former head of the Israeli spy agency Mossad, died on Thursday morning at the age of 71, the government said. Dagan was the 10th serving director of the…
Efforts on for Afghan government and Taliban talks, says Pakistan
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Pakistan said on Thursday that efforts are on for direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban to achieve peace and stability in the region. The statement came two weeks…
WorldT20: Afghanistan opt to bat against Sri Lanka
Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai won the toss and elected to bat in their World Twenty20 Group 1 match against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. The teams: Afghanistan:…
Five killed in Kashmir highway accident
Jammu, March 17 (IANS) Five people were killed and three others injured on Thursday when a taxi plunged into a river along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, police said. The accident occurred at Gangroo in Ramban district…