Water crisis continues in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Several areas of the national capital continued to be hit by acute water shortage on Wednesday, with the normal water supply from Munak canal in Haryana yet to be restored….
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India-Maldives DTA of air transport income approved: Cabinet
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The central government on Wednesday approved an agreement for avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport between India and Maldives. The agreement, which was approved at a…
IRCTC collaborates with OYO Rooms for hotel bookings
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday said it has teamed up with OYO Rooms to enable railway passengers book hotel rooms across India. “We are committed…
Umar Kahlid misled JNU administration: Smriti Irani
Union HRD Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Union minister Smriti Irani, citing a Jawaharlal Nehru University report on Wednesday, said that JNU student “Umar Khaild misled…
People carrying flags of morality should watch ‘Aligarh’: Anurag Kashyap
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ fame director Anurag Kashyap says that everyone should watch upcoming film ‘Aligarh’, especially those roaming around with flags of morality. “Everyone should watch this film, especially those who…
Patiala House violence: Kamini Jaiswal moves SC for SIT probe
New Delhi: A section of lawyers assaulted JNU students and journalists at the Patiala House in New Delhi on Feb 15, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Senior advocate Kamini Jaiswal moved the…
India make 166/6 in Asia Cup opener
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 24 (IANS) India scored 166/6 in the Asia Cup opener against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday. Opener Rohit Sharma top scored for the visitors with 83. This…
War of posters and wall postings in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) It is war of mocking advertisements from political parties in Tamil Nadu, with DMK making the first move with costly newspaper advertisements while the ruling AIADMK and PMK resorting to low-cost…
Assam CM seeks money for uplift of weaker sections
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Days ahead of the presentation of the union budget in parliament, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday urged for a special package to uplift scheduled castes and tribes and other…
Bopanna-Mergea ousted from Dubai tennis
Dubai, Feb 24 (IANS) The Indian challenge at the $2.2 million Dubai Tennis Championships ended after Rohan Bopanna and his partner suffered a shock exit in the first round of the men’s doubles at the…
I too was offered money: Hardik’s father
Patidar Anamat Sanghursh Samiti (PASS) leader Hardik Patel. (File Photo: IANS) Ahmedabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convenor Hardik Patel’s father Bharat Patel on Wednesday said he too was tempted with a…
Cricket board is caught in a cleft stick!
By Veturi Srivatsa The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is, perhaps, the only unit affiliated to the Indian cricket board to have rejected almost all the recommendations of the Justic Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee…
Aligarh intellectuals unhappy over film ‘Aligarh’
Aligarh, Feb 24 (IANS) A section of intellectuals here are unhappy that Hansal Mehta’s film, based on a gay relationship of a professor, has been named “Aligarh”. Members of the Millat Bedari Muhim Committee told…
65,000 cellular sites installed to arrest call drops: Prasad
Union Minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Telecom service providers have installed 65,000 cellular sites in the last six months in 2G and 3G services across…
‘EU will respect decision of Britons on Brexit’
Brussels, Feb 24 (IANS) European Council President Donald Tusk said here on Wednesday the European Union (EU) would respect the decision of British people with regard to the country’s decision on whether or not to…
Owaisi accuses government of double standards on nationalism
MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of having “double standards” on the issue of…
Lawyers march to seek action over court violence
Patna: Lawyers stage a demonstration to press for removal sedition charges against JNU leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Patna, on Feb 22, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) More than 200 lawyers marched silently…
Cricketer Rohit named Nissan’s global ambassador
Kanpur: Indian batsman Rohit Sharma celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at Green Park in Kanpur on Oct 11, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Yokohama (Japan), Feb 24 (IANS) Japanese…
On parole, Nalini attends father’s funeral
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Nalini Sriharan, serving life term for her role in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, on Wednesday attended her father P. Sankaranarayanan’s final rites here during a 12-hour parole. Speaking to…
Monetary limit for air, rail coupons up for MLAs in Jharkhand
Ranchi, Feb 24 (IANS) The entitlement of legislators in Jharkhand for air and rail travel coupons has been increased to Rs.5 lakh per annum, a state minister told the assembly on Wednesday. “The coupons for…