Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Delhi-Dasna-Meerut Expressway & Upgradation of Dasna- Hapur Section of NH24, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Dec 31, 2015. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Hyderabad, Dec 31…
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (PTI) On the New Year’s eve, the Telangana government decided to regularise the services of its contract staff. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who held a review with his Cabinet colleagues and…
Vijayawada, Dec 31 (PTI) Focus area of the ‘Janmabhoomi- Maa Vooru’ (JBMV) programme, being launched on January 2, is ‘Smart Village Smart Ward (SVSW) towards Smart Andhra Pradesh’, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today….
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) In a major renegotiation of a long-term gas purchase agreement with Qatar sealed on Thursday, India has effected foreign exchange saving on the import of up to Rs.16,000 crore ($2.5…
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) Music legend Ilayaraja was on Thursday nominated for the Nishagandi Puraskaram by the Kerala government, a minister said. The 72-year-old maestro is being conferred the honour for his artistic excellence and…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) In the New Year, noted singer Adnan Sami will become an Indian citizen. He says it’s a “New Year gift”. Home ministry officials on Thursday said Sami will be granted citizenship…
Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Delhi-Dasna-Meerut Expressway & Upgradation of Dasna- Hapur Section of NH24, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Dec 31, 2015. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Noida, Dec 31…
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia addresses a press conference in New Delhi, on Dec 15, 2015. (Photo: IANS) News Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday alleged “conspiracy” by the…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The union Home ministry on Thursday declared null and void the suspension of two officers belonging to the ‘DANICS’ cadre by the Delhi government. This comes as at least 200…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s Test skipper Virat Kohli will be honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for being the country’s top international cricketer during…
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Designer Ror Rodriguez, known for his work in the costume department on English television series such as “Dardevil” and “Supergirl”, has joined the set of superstar Rajinikanth’s “2.o”. “Both Rajinikanth and…
New Delhi: Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin arrives to attend the wedding reception of cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra in New Delhi, on Nov 1, 2015. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) Dubai, Dec 31 (IANS) Off-spinner Ravichandran…
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is in hospital for suspected kidney-related issues, is likely to get discharged on New Year’s Day on Friday. “Vidya is recovering well. She is feeling better. Most…
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) Contrary to reports, Chinese action star Jet Li has not been roped in for superstar Rajinikanth’s Tamil gangster drama “Kabali”. The movie is on the verge of completion. “It’s just a…
London, Dec 31 (PTI) An Indian-origin cancer research expert has received a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his “influential” work on prevention and treatment of cancer in the annual New Year’s Honours list published…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) An Air India plane was hit by a catering van today at the Newark international airport in the US after it landed from Mumbai. The incident happened when the catering…
HARVARD UNIVERSITY IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Hyderabad, Dec 30 (PTI) Telangana IT and Panchayat Raj Minister K T Rama Rao has been invited to attend the ‘India Conference’ to be held at the Harvard University in…
Vijayawada, Dec 30 (PTI) The Andhra Pradesh government today decided to offer power subsidy and exemption of VAT to the manufacturers of Robo sand, a substitute for river sand. The decision was taken at a…
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (PTI) In what was seen as a crucial test for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress has managed to win 13 seats leaving behind BJP and JD(S) in the biennial elections for 25 seats…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (PTI) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has been admitted at a city-based hospital for a suspected kidney stone. “Vidya is currently in expert hands at Hinduja Hospital and is well on her way…