A housing project in Trivandrum has been shelved "due to unforseen circumstances". 50 people who had paid 5 lakhs left in the lurch. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 10:53 am
A controversial recount of votes cast in last month's Zimbabwean elections got underway on Saturday in the presence of regional observers. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 10:50 am
DUBAI (Reuters) - Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan, who went missing in February in the Khyber region, appeared on Arabic television on Saturday saying he was being held by the Taliban and urged Islamabad to meet their demands.
Jaipur will host a three-day international tourism mart, Great Indian Travel Baazar in mid-April. Travel writers from various countries to assemble. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 10:41 am
CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat has threatened to intensify agitation on the price rise if the UPA government doesn't take effective measures to curb inflation. Speaking at a rally organised by Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 10:37 am
The eight member rowing squad arrived in Shanghai for the Olympic qualifiers but might now be unable to participate as their oars have gone missing. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 10:17 am
Czech Republic claims to have expertise in the field and plans to introduce such airports that can be transported in trucks and set up anywhere in 20 minutes. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:56 am
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese people in several cities took to the streets on Saturday to denounce Tibetan independence and call for a boycott of French goods following anti-China protests on the Paris leg of the Olympic torch relay.
Indian entertainment major Pyramid Saimira Theatre has floated a joint venture (JV) with the China Society Music Research Board, a unit of the Chinese Ministry of Culture, to enter entertainment Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:47 am
The BSE barometer ended the week at 16,481.20, a net gain of 673.56 points over its last weekend's close of 15,807.64. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:41 am
Singapore-based Fresenius Kabi Pte Ltd is set to acquire approximately 73.27 per cent of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of Dabur Pharma at Rs 76.50 per share, the company informed Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:35 am
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)The Dalai Lama addresses the media in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, April 18, 2008. The Dalai Lama says he fully understands the sentiments of those protesting the upcoming Olympic... Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:27 am
Asked the size of the investment, he said: "We have interest and if you have interest, you don't have numbers," suggesting that the investment is not limited by numbers.He also declined to give a time... Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:09 am
A couple and their daughter-in-law were stabbed to death in the wee hours today by unidentified men in their residence in south-west Delhi. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:09 am
The historical characters of Tantiya Tope, Nana Saheb and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah were brought to life at the 16th century Purana Qila here as theatre personality Nadira Zaheer Babbar recreated the Sepoy Mutiny through a play. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:02 am
Chhattisgarh has agreed to supply water to the country's largest open copper mine project in Madhya Pradesh. The Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) runs the mine. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:02 am
Audiences here have been mesmerised by a dazzling preview of creative pieces of 18 budding Indian designers who are to compete at the World of Wearable Art (WOW) awards in New Zealand. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:01 am
Two assistants of two truck drivers were killed in Jharkhand Saturday when Maoist guerrillas protesting against rising food prices fired at trucks on a highway, the police said. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:01 am
The Indian equities market ended with a modest gain this week in a truncated trading session boosted by good results of IT major Infosys. The Sensex gained in all the three trading session of the week. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:01 am
Four people, including three women, were killed when a powerful explosion occurred at an illegally run cracker-manufacturing unit in Bihar early Saturday, police said. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:00 am
The United National Progressive Alliance (UNPA) and the Left Saturday launched a weeklong nationwide protests against soaring food prices, warning the government of an 'explosive' situation. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 19 Apr 2008 | 9:00 am
Indians cricket board is seen as a bully as most test-playing nations make money by playing India: Lalit Modi, vice-president of Indian cricket board. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 8:47 am
"An explosive situation will emerge if prices are not controlled,": Prakash Karat. UNPA and Left leaders march to Prime Minister's office. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 19 Apr 2008 | 8:20 am
With a 12-hour bandh being called by Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Monday, major chambers of commerce here have jointly raised concerns against popularising a 'bandh culture' Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 7:56 am
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) would commission 750 Mw of power units in this fiscal as compared to 250 Mw of power which it added in 2007-08.The first unit having a capacity of 250 Mw will Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 7:40 am
Inviting the Mexican investors to explore the Indian market, President Pratibha Patil today asked the business communities of the two countries to work towards meeting the trade target of $5 billion Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 7:28 am
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Hundreds of Thai police braced for another round of anti-China protests on Saturday as the Olympic torch was readied for its parade through Bangkok, the latest leg of its troubled tour from Greece to Beijing.
Even as the food prices continue to soar, India may have to change its stand on farm subsidies by the US, Prime Minister's media advisor Sanjay Baru has hinted today. Speaking at a convention Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 6:31 am
Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) has ended 2007-08 with a freight throughput of 57.28 million tonne (mnt), achieving the third slot among all Indian major ports after Kandla (64.89 mnt) and Visakhapatnam (64 Source: Business Standard | News Now | 19 Apr 2008 | 6:15 am
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan successfully test fired a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Saturday, the military said, in the first missile test under a new government installed last month.
The Indian cricket board is, perhaps, seen as a bully because of its firmness in dealing with the rest of the cricketing world as most test-playing nations make money by playing India, says board vice-president Lalit Modi. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Apr 2008 | 5:01 am
Shambhavi Sharma, a finalist on MTV's reality show 'Roadies' who was known for her flirtatious and cunning ways, has now stepped into Bollywood with 'The Little Godfather'. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Apr 2008 | 4:00 am
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India expects demand and inflation to moderate following a recent monetary tightening by the central bank and after fiscal steps taken by the government, the finance minister said on Friday.
After the hard-hitting 'Khuda Kay Liye', Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor says he wouldn't mind an India-Pakistan production, though creating a sequel to his film would be tough because of the 'misbehaviour' of some cast members. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Apr 2008 | 3:00 am
His real name is Kalpesh Suresh Modi but this Indian American actor is known by his stage name Kal Penn. Seen as the fulcrum of cultural displacement in 'The Namesake', the actor says his ethnic background did make his struggle harder in Hollywood. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 19 Apr 2008 | 3:00 am
Chennai: A sensational unbeaten 158 by wicket-keeper batsman Brendon McCullum powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a comprehensive 140-run win over Bangalore Royal Challengers in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League in Bangalore on ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
SINGAPORE: India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ashok Kantha on Friday said the Malaysian authorities had been asked to provide facts about the reported detention of three Indian nationals for alleged immigration offences despite their ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
New Delhi: The stalled India-United States civilian nuclear deal is “more of a problem of politics,” according to Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar. “The safeguards pact with the International Atomic ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
BANGALORE: Several senior officials of the Government who obtained voluntary retirement in recent months with an ambition to enter electoral politics have been left in the lurch. They have been denied the ticket, particularly by ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee claimed on Friday that India had not misread the situation in Nepal, where the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has emerged victorious in the recent elections to the Constituent Assembly. ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Kanpur: A first year B. Tech student of the IIT, Kanpur, allegedly committed suicide in his hostel room on Friday. — PTI Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 19 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
High drama was witnessed in this town in Uttar Pradesh on Friday when Rahul Gandhi was stopped by
the police while leading scores of farmers to meet the Divisional Commissioner provoking the young Congress leader to sit on the road on a dharna. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
Amidst increasing criticism by
the left parties against the free market forces in the wake of
price rise, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said his
government has followed `hands-off` policies and will remain
committed to liberalisation. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
Noting that the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal is "more of a problem of politics", Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Friday hoped that differences on the issue would be sorted out soon. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
With the date for executing Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh approaching fast, the government on Friday made a fresh appeal to Pakistan to show mercy to the "unfortunate human being" on humanitarian grounds. According to Pakistani laws the President can give a death convict three one-month extensions, which gives some hope to alleged terrorist whose life hangs by a thread. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
President Pratibha Patil gave protocol jitters as she inadvertently passed the Mexican flag at the ceremonial reception without bowing but quickly went back after her attention was drawn by the Mexican Guard Commander. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
The Supreme Court order excluding the `creamy layer` from the 27 percent quota for the other backward classes (OBC) in higher educational institutions was binding on the government, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Friday. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has refused to direct petroleum companies to reveal the basis for providing incentives to consumers using credit cards for buying petrol, saying oil majors were free to adopt strategies to promote their business. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
India on Friday said it did not
misread the situation in Nepal, where the Maoists romped to a
surprise victory in the recent elections to the Constituent
Assembly. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
Relieved at the trouble-free Olympic torch relay in New Delhi, China on Friday appreciated the "great efforts" by the Indian government for its smooth run. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
Illegal Bangladeshi
immigrants, present in "large" numbers across the country,
pose a grave threat to India`s internal security, a
Parliamentary panel has noted. Source: Zee News : India National | 18 Apr 2008 | 10:44 pm
Gold prices may be skyrocketing, but it is no way deterring Indian consumers from buying the Midas metal in its most conservative form. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 18 Apr 2008 | 9:57 pm
Hospitality major Leela Group will invest $500 million (around Rs 2,000 crore) in the next three years for developing new luxury properties and upgrading the existing hotels in the country Source: Business Standard | News Now | 18 Apr 2008 | 8:00 pm
New Zealander Brendon McCullum smashed Twenty20 cricket's highest ever score, an unbeaten 158, to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 140 runs in the opening Indian Premier League (IPL) match here Friday night. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 6:31 pm
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is big business for many, but at its inaugural tie here Friday evening there was little business for those selling national flags and those painting the tricolour on cheeks and foreheads of fans. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 6:31 pm
Following is the scoreboard after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Bangalore Royal Challengers in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Friday night: Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 6:31 pm
A first-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, committed suicide Friday. His family blamed ragging for his extreme act but institute authorities denied the charge. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 6:30 pm
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail Ltd (RRL) will set up a joint venture firm with British food retailer Marks and Spencer (M and amp;S) with an initial investment of 29 million pounds (Rs.2.3 billion). Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 5:30 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forty years ago, Paul Saltzman arrived at the gates of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in Rishikesh hoping to find solace for a broken heart.
Renewing his campaign against irregularities in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi led a sit-in demonstration by farmers here Friday. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 18 Apr 2008 | 5:03 pm
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Maroon-robed monks and nuns with shaved heads scuffled with police at a pro-Tibet demonstration in Kathmandu on Friday, in the latest of a series of protests against China.
The $5 billion software to soaps firm, Wipro Ltd, has been caught in the whirlwind of an appreciating rupee and a slowdown in the US economy. It reported a tepid 3% growth in its net profit to Rs 880 Source: Business Standard | News Now | 18 Apr 2008 | 1:00 pm
A Pak Armyman has been arrested after he entered into the Indian territory on late Thursday. BSF personnels arrested the soldier in Dharana area in R S Pura border belt of Jammu district and recovered an ID card and Rs 1,380 in pakistani currency was recovered from his possession. Source: Zee News : States | 18 Apr 2008 | 12:59 pm
A pregnant woman was allegedly raped
by a person posing as a `Godman` in Kotda Sanghani town of the
district, police said on Thursday. Source: Zee News : States | 18 Apr 2008 | 12:59 pm
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Scientists studying the icy depths of the sea around Antarctica have detected changes in salinity that could have profound effects on the world's climate and ocean currents.
