February 21, 2014
The Home Ministry has told the BCCI that it would be able to provide adequate security for the tournament only after the general elections which are expected to be over by mid-May
February 21, 2014
NEW DELHI: Ailing Air India, which was recently hit by LTC scam, has stumbled upon another case of fraud involving crores of rupees in a scheme meant for family members of the employees of the state-run airline.
February 21, 2014
A study by McKinsey Global Institute says more than 680 million Indians are unable to meet their essential needs which means that poverty in the country is 2.5 times the official figure of 270 million
February 20, 2014
Cross-LoC trade between two sides of Kashmir have not resumed after a standoff over seizure of a truck from PoK that was allegedly carrying drugs; no Pakistani truck arrived at the crossing point
February 20, 2014
NEW DELHI: Under-fire Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament due to a side-strain injury that he suffered during the second Test in New Zealand, paving the way for Virat Kohli to lead the side.
Dinesh Karthik replaces injured Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni
February 20, 2014
The war in Syria began much earlier than is generally recognized. The conflict actually began in the year 632 with the death of the Prophet Mohamed. The same is true of the violence, tension or oppression currently gripping the Muslim world from Iraq and Iran, though Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to Yemen, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
February 20, 2014
Citing Sec 435, CrPC, under which TN sought to remit the sentence, Centre says the law states that the powers ‘shall not be exercised by the state govt except after consultation with the Centre’
February 20, 2014
WASHINGTON: Seventy-two per cent Americans view India favorably - a four per cent increase from last year - while North Korea has become the country least liked in the US, according to an annual Gallup poll.
The poll also found that only 17 per cent Americans view Pakistan favorably, while China fares better with 43 per cent Americans having a favorable opinion of the country.
February 20, 2014
Brief Scorecard: Ireland 117 for 4 (Joyce 40*) beat West Indies 116 for 8 (Cusack 2-17, O'Brien 2-17) by six wickets
Ireland’s 6-wicket win over hosts Windies came at the same venue where they had defeated Pakistan in a St Patrick's Day 50-over World Cup match back in 2007
February 20, 2014
Rome showing signs of becoming increasingly angry with India’s Supreme Court, over repeated delays in trial of two Italian marines
