New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Despite warnings from a green court and environmental authorities, stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana reached unprecedented levels to further deteriorate the air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region on Wednesday….
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The stake sale in state-run NLC India (NLCIL), formerly Neyveli Lignite Corp, got off to a good start with the offer of sale (OFS) portion reserved for institutional investors being…
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) Accusing the Modi government of pursuing “anti-people policies”, Forward Bloc General Secretary Debrata Biswas on Wednesday said the Centre had been appointing its “own people” in crucial institutions. “The independent character…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will extend till March 31, 2018, the deadline for linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, PAN, mobile numbers and other…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of meat exporter and alleged hawala dealer Moin Akhtar Qureshi till November 7. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge Arun…
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (IANS) After BJP MLAs alleged that the ruling Congress “forced” President Ram Nath Kovind to praise Tipu Sultan, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that his speech was not prepared by…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) People might be hooked onto various on-demand services for entertainment content, but television remains the primary viewing device for consumers across Asia Pacific, according to a report. “As entertainment shifts…
Hyderabad, Oct 25 (IANS) The mother of well-known cross-country biker Sana Iqbal, who died in a car crash here on Tuesday, has alleged that it was a “pre-planned” and “cold-blooded murder” by the latter’s husband…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday announced a series of steps in the Railways, including decentralization of power, to carry out safety related work. Goyal told the media that General…
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Healthy buying in state-run banks stocks lifted the key Indian equity indices — S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 — to breach their respective intra-day and closing record highs on…
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Irrfan Khan, who has worked in international projects as well, says sexual exploitation is not confined just to showbiz. Asked about Hollywood’s ongoing controversy over sexual allegations against producer Harvey…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (IANS) Work at Kerala’s dream project – the Rs 7,525 crore Vizhinjam project, coming up near the famed tourist destination at Kovalam, has been hit with local populace protesting over the delay…
Shillong, Oct 25 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday vowed that the Congress party would ensure the defeat of deserters in next year’s assembly election. “We have collected inputs about them. Electoral battle…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced new initiatives for its user base in India by launching an extensive, new line-up of audio products. It includes products from…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Centre’s Bharatmala Paroyojana will increase the number of national corridors from six to 50, double freight on national highways to around 80 per cent and help connect 200 more…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday announced a special package of Rs 134 crore to check the migration problem in Bolangir and Nuapada districts that have been hit by severe drought. Holding…
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) India and the US on Wednesday agreed to further accelerate and strengthen their bilateral engagement when visiting US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here….
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) England marched to their maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup final by brushing aside three-time champions Brazil 3-1 in a semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Wednesday. Rhian Brewster…