China's offer to talk to the Dalai Lama's representative has been accepted by the Tibetan government-in-exile Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:53 pm
India's second largest bank ICICI Bank Ltd posted a net profit of $1 billion (Rs.40 billion) during 2007-08 as compared to $775 million of the previous fiscal. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:48 pm
British teenager Scarlette Keeling's mother is returning to India to find out why the 15-year-old's internal organs were removed during autopsy Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:44 pm
A head police constable was caught red-handed by Vigilance Department sleuths while taking a bribe of Rs 1,500 from an autorickshaw driver. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:30 pm
Owners of the Twenty20 cricket team Chennai Super Kings - India Cements - on Saturday sacked actress Nayanthara from the post of brand ambassador. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:30 pm
The Indian women's hockey team restored some pride, thrashing France 7-0 in their last round robin match of the Olympic qualification tournament here on Saturday. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:28 pm
The AIADMK will hold state-wide demonstrations in front of government offices on April 28, demanding that Chief Minister M Karunanidhi resign. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:24 pm
Amid appeals for Sarabjit Singh by his family and human rights activists, hundreds of students in Lahore took to the streets protesting against his release. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:21 pm
The Haryana Power Utilities will spend Rs 239 crore on power reforms in district Gurgaon by the year 2011. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:15 pm
With a view to lessening pressure on forests, villagers at a meeting here demanded pressure cookers, solar cookers and LPG connections. Source: Daily News & Analysis | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:13 pm
In an effort to draw attention to the plight of the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy, a major RTI campaign will be undertaken and at least a thousand applications will be filed in the next one week seeking information on the action taken by the government. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:01 pm
In a widespread crackdown, Chinese authorities have confiscated 19.4 million illegal publications and punished 103 people in the first three months of this year. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 1:26 pm
A portion of a busy road in central Mumbai today caved in, forming a pit in the middle of the road and leading to commotion. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 1:21 pm
The All India Drug Controller Officers' Confederation (AIDCOC) today urged the Centre to come out with details on the proposed Central Drug Authority especially about strengthening the State Food and Drug Administration (FDAs) and role of state drug controllers. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 1:12 pm
Senior BJP leader LK Advani today accused the Congress-led UPA government of attempting to deviate from the Constitution by proposing reservation on the basis of religion to bring Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims under the ambit of SC/ST reservation. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:57 pm
The process for the third and
final phase of polling in 69 assembly constituencies in
Karnataka slated for May 22 was set in motion on Saturday with the
Election Commission issuing the notification. Source: Zee News : States | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:48 pm
The wayward nature of the children of the high-and-mighty was again evident late Friday when the teenaged son of the Samajwadi Party MLA from Ghazipur ran over pavement dwellers in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow, killing three of them and critically injuring six. Source: Zee News : States | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:48 pm
Over 87,000 farmers across the
district are entitled for loan waiver, estimated to cost the
exchequer Rs 150 crore. Source: Zee News : States | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:48 pm
In a move that, if implemented, would further liberalise the sector, broadcast regulator Trai today recommended raising the foreign investment limit in news channels and FM radio to 49 per cent. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:47 pm
India's largest retailer Pantaloon Retail's net profit for the quarter ended March 2008 increased by 71.47 per cent to Rs 32.1 crore compared to Rs 18.72 crore during the corresponding period last year. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:33 pm
Hitting back at political opponents, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today said that the term 'Yuvraj' used for him was "insulting". Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:31 pm
Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha BJP MP Arun Shourie today said China was a greater threat to India than Pakistan. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:19 pm
Mumbai state BJP President Nitin Gadkari today dubbed the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report pulling up the state government on farmers issue as a slap on the Democratic Front (DF) government and demanded white paper on farm loans. Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:10 pm
Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region may soon shake off its 'backward' tag as projects worth nearly Rs.180 billion are slated to come up, agreements for which have been signed in the past three years. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
The Delhi government Saturday decided to go ahead with the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system with dedicated corridors, it was announced here Saturday. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Jammu and Kashmir's main opposition party the National Conference Saturday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to announce autonomy package for the state. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
As the self-righteous moral brigade expresses outrage against the presence of cheerleaders at Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the franchisees of various teams are unfazed and say their detractors are looking for 'cheap publicity'. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Karan Rastogi went down fighting against Toshihide Matsui of Japan in the quarterfinals of the $15,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament in Taizhou, China. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Mohali/An ugly controversy sparked off in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) when Harbhajan Singh reportedly slapped Sreesanth after his Mumbai Indians team were beaten by Kings XI Punjab Friday night. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Anupam Kher and Karan Razdan, great friends from their days at the National School of Drama in Delhi, have come together after a long time for the film 'Mr. Bhatti on Chutti' that has been extensively shot in Britain. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday dedicated the 390-MW Dul Hasti power project to the nation but regretted it had taken 25 years for this important project to come up in the power-starved state. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
Akhnoor (J-K), Apr 26 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has favoured more road links with the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to build confidence. Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 26 Apr 2008 | 11:00 am
XIJIN, China (Reuters) - Chinese media kept up its tough language on the Dalai Lama on Saturday, a day after a surprise offer of talks with his envoys, as analysts expressed caution about whether dialogue would ease tensions in Tibet.
The Indian cricket board Saturday served a show cause notice on Harbhajan Singh for reportedly slapping Sreesanth after an Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians Friday night. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 8:01 am
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India spinner Harbhajan Singh could face disciplinary action following reports he slapped compatriot Shanthakumaran Sreesanth at an Indian Premier League (IPL) game.
Branded luxury is scaling a new high in India. Plush living room interiors, latest bathroom fittings and modular kitchens - people can sample the best possible global products at an ongoing lifestyle expo here without compromising on environmental concerns. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 7:00 am
NAGANO, Japan (Reuters) - Crowds of Chinese students waving red flags scuffled with pro-Tibet protesters and Japanese nationalists in Saturday's leg of the Olympic torch relay.
Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh Saturday denied having slapped Kings XI Punjab paceman Sreesanth after their match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday night. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 6:01 am
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - China will extend its railway link from Tibet to Nepal's border in five years, Nepali officials said on Saturday, bringing the traditionally friendly nations closer and boosting trade and tourism.
Not many people know that while flying from Delhi to Mumbai recently, television actor Aamir Ali had the presence of mind to help a gasping cancer patient on the plane. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 4:31 am
Kolkata Knight Riders continued their lead in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after playing just two matches even as the third round is in progress. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 4:30 am
Tired of being outrun by high speed desperados and traffic offenders on Delhi roads, traffic police in the capital are planning to catch up with sleek, powerful new bikes. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 3:30 am
With more and more films being hauled up in local courts, Bollywood producers are questioning the sanctity of the censor certificate. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 3:01 am
Director Siddharth Anand says he knocked off the section of 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' that was to feature Katrina Kaif because the film was getting too long. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 3:00 am
With two left feet, it wasn't easy for Upen Patel to match steps with the inimitable Govinda, but he thanks his co-star who ensured that he was completely comfortable. Source: India eNews: Top Headlines | 26 Apr 2008 | 2:00 am
Days before the passage of the Finance Bill in the Parliament, Left party leaders today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded urgent steps by the UPA Government to check growing prices of the essential commodities. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Several states bore the brunt
of a burning sun on Friday as the unbearable heat wave conditions
claimed two more lives, taking the nationwide toll this
summer to 11. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Rejecting suggestions for a separate pay commission for armed forces, government Friday told the Lok Sabha that whatever grievances the services have will be examined by a committee of secretaries. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
The government has decided to create a strategic food grains reserve of 5 million tons, in addition to the buffer stock, to meet exigencies, the Rajya
Sabha was informed Friday. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Army has floated global tenders
worth Rs 3,800 crore to acquire new range of quick reaction
surface-to-air missiles to provide air cover to its rapid
formations. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Students agitating against quota
for OBCs in higher educational institutions on Friday staged a
silent protest in the Supreme Court premises here and clashed
with the police when they were taken out. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Prisoners facing death row in Pakistan, including Indian national Sarabjit Singh, are likely to get a reprieve with the government "actively considering" a proposal to convert capital punishment into life imprisonment. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
The government on Friday ruled out any
further amendments to the Essential Commodities Act to give
more powers to states for taking action against hoarders and
speculators. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
Favouring a National Unity Government in Nepal, India has said the renegotiation of the 1950 treaty on relations with the Himalayan country was "not an issue." Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
After putting the admission process on hold, the Indian Institutes of Management have begun the exercise to sift creamy layer among OBC by asking candidates belonging to the category to give details of their status with regard to "creamy layer" in keeping with the Supreme Court directive. Source: Zee News : India National | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:36 am
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister for Electricity A.K. Balan told mediapersons on Friday that power tariff would not be increased this financial year in a manner affecting the poor and the middle class. Addressing a press conference here, the ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Bangalore: The former Railway Minister and senior Congress leader, C.K. Jaffer Sharief, has reportedly quit the Congress. — PTI ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
HYDERABAD: Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) founder Manda Krishna on Friday evening launched yet another fast-unto-death demanding that the bill for categorisation of Scheduled Castes be introduced in the current session of Parliament. ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
NEW DELHI: With inflation again rising to 7.33 per cent for the week ended April 12, up from 7.14 per cent, the United Progressive Alliance government has once again come under pressure to take some more fiscal and administrative measures to ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
Jammu: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said the cross Line of Control connectivity that has been established by the Central government has contributed to a new sense of empowerment to the ordinary people. Speaking at the ... Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 26 Apr 2008 | 12:00 am
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo! Inc said on Friday it expects to incur pre-tax cash charges of about $29 million for expenses related to a work force reduction disclosed on Feb. 15, 2008.
COLOMBO (Reuters) - At least 25 people were killed and more than 40 wounded when a suspected Tamil Tiger bomb ripped through a packed commuter bus on the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital on Friday, the military said.
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Police in Kashmir's main city fired tear gas on Friday to disperse several thousand demonstrators protesting against alleged human rights violations by Indian security forces.
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - India and Pakistan are just "days or weeks away" from finalising terms for a cross-border pipeline to import gas from Iran following talks in Islamabad on Friday.
