Delhi economy booms, per capita income rises
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Delhi’s economy grew at 8.34 per cent in 2015-16, with the per capita income rising to three times the national level, Lt Governor Anil Baijal said on Monday. Addressing the…
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S. Korean President’s lawyers challenge graft claims
Seoul, March 6 (IANS) South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s lawyers and allies reacted angrily on Monday to the independent prosecution’s final report on its 70-day investigation which reaffirmed her as a suspect in multiple corruption…
Mamata writes to Sushma over US killings
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the “recent incidents of attacks and unfortunate deaths of young Indians in the US”. The…
SC shifts student suicide case to Delhi HC
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday transferred the case relating to the suicide by Amity Law School student Sushant Rohilla to the Delhi High Court. A bench of Justice A.K. Goel…
I-League: Rejuvenated Churchill test for toppers East Bengal
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) On a high after their win against Shillong Lajong FC, East Bengal will look to consolidating their position at the top-of-the-table when they take on a rejuvenated Churchill Brothers in an…
Pune Supergiants acquire pacer Shardul Thakur for IPL 2017
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rising Pune Supergiants (RPSG) on Monday roped in Mumbai medium pacer Shardul Thakur for the forthcoming 10th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. Thakur, who…
AIIMS hands over Jayalalithaa’s health report to TN government
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Monday handed over to the Tamil Nadu government the reports regarding the five visit made by its specialists to Chennai to…
Pakistan tells US to sort out ‘mess’ in Afghanistan
Islamabad, March 6 (IANS) The Pakistan military has warned US President Donald Trump’s new Generals that they face a “total mess” in Afghanistan unless the US and Britain halt the advance of the Islamic State…
Oriental aims at Rs 400 cr premium via PoS terminals
Chennai, March 6 (IANS) Public sector general insurance major Oriental Insurance Company Ltd plans to beef up its point-of-sale (PoS) swipe machines by 2017 end and hopes to collect around Rs 400 crore via this…
Feyenoord suffer second defeat, but Ajax fail to profit in Dutch league
The Hague (Netherlands), March 6 (IANS) One week after their 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven, Dutch football league leaders Feyenoord suffered their second defeat of the Eredivisie season in the Rotterdam derby at Sparta. But…
Five die in MP accident
Bhopal, March 6 (IANS) Five persons were killed when a truck transporting bananas collided with a farm harvester vehicle in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Monday. Three others were injured in the accident on the…
Akhilesh government anti-farmer, Modi says in Varanasi
Varanasi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday charged the Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh of being anti-farmer and having failed to implement the central government’s schemes meant for the farming community….
Probe into Facebook group that posted US service women’s naked photos
Washington, March 6 (IANS) The US Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has launched a probe into the allegations after a report by a US-based non-profit news organisation uncovered a ‘secret’ Facebook group — which has…
Second Test: India reel at 122/4 at tea on Day 3
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) India struggled to reach 122 for 4 in their second innings, taking a lead of mere 35 runs against Australia till the tea session on the third day of the second…
Samsung launches two new smartphones in ‘Galaxy A’ series
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Expanding its ‘Galaxy A’ series, Samsung India on Monday launched 5.7-inch Galaxy A7 and 5.2-inch Galaxy A5 in India which are priced at Rs 33,490 and Rs 28,990, respectively. The…
Delhi to have 1,000 Mohalla Clinics in six months: LG
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) More than 100 Mohalla Clinis have come up in Delhi and their number will increase to 1,000 in six months, Lt Governor Anil Baijal said on Monday. Addressing the Delhi…
India-Oman Army exercise begins
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A 14-day joint training exercise of the armies of India and Oman began on Monday at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh. The exercise, Al Nagah-II, drew contingents comprised of platoon strength…
FBI joins probe into Sikh’s shooting
Washington, March 6 (IANS) The FBI is helping the police in the US city of Seattle hunt for an attacker who shot a Sikh man and told him to “go back to your own country”,…
US Pacific Fleet in Sri Lanka on goodwill mission
Colombo, March 6 (IANS) The US Pacific Fleet and its transport ship USNS Fall River is in Sri Lanka for the first-ever Pacific Partnership goodwill mission to the island nation from March 6 to 18….
World’s oldest serving aircraft carrier set to retire
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The world’s oldest aircraft carrier in service, the INS Viraat,is set to retire on Monday from the Indian Navy. On Monday evening, the Naval flag atop the ship, also known as…