Indian exports in December at $23.9 bn grow 6% year-on-year
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Continuing with the recent uptick in Indian merchandise shipments overseas, the country’s exports at $23.9 billion in December 2016 grew for the third month in
New Delhi, Jan 13: The Aam Admi Party (AAP) government on Friday decided to do away with separate Plan and Non-Plan classification of expenditures from the next Delhi budget. The
New Delhi, Jan 13: The Sports Ministry on Friday lifted the suspension of recognition accorded to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) after the national sports body revoked its earlier decision
Disappointing earnings’ guidance, weak rupee drag equities lower (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Profit booking, coupled with a depreciating rupee and disappointing earnings guidance from an IT major, dragged the Indian equities markets lower on Friday. Besides, broadly mixed
Holders Bengaluru face Chennai City in I-League
Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Defending champions Bengaluru FC will aim to continue their good start against new team Chennai City FC in the second round I-League football match at the
New Delhi, Jan 13: Online marketplace Snapdeal on Friday announced some lucrative offers on Chinese smartphone maker LeEcos device Le 2 where users can get free Jio SIM delivered at
Government’s response sought on TB medicines usage
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought the government’s response on a plea that the existing stocks of tuberculosis medicine be utilized for giving daily doses
British PM to make Brexit speech next week
London, Jan 13 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May will make her long-awaited speech on the country’s exit from the European Union (EU) next week, Downing Street officials said. “She
HC asks Centre to submit report on Zakir Naik’s IRF ban
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Union government to file a report on the plea of NRI televangelist Zakir Naik who has challenged
Audio show for LGBTQ launched
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Audio show “Keeping it Queer” has been launched as an ode to the journey of Indian LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community. The show
Court pulls up CBI on final coal block probe report
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A court here pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for not filing in the proper manner the final report in the coal block allocation
Wade stars as Australia beat Pakistan by 92 runs
Brisbane, Jan 13 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade slammed an unbeaten century as Australia defeated Pakistan by 92 runs in the first One-Day International at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Friday.
‘Mahatma Gandhi’s photo dropped from KVIC calendar earlier too’ (Lead, superseding earlier story)
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has in the past published calendars and diaries that did not have the photograph of Mahatma Gandhi, sources said
Huge bets as cockfights begin in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada, Jan 13 (IANS) Crores of rupees were bet on cockfights which began in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Friday despite court orders banning them and warnings by police. On
Mumbai, Jan 13: Hollywood action star Vin Diesel, who will be sharing the screen space with Deepika Padukone in “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, on Thursday praised his actress and
Cold wave may raise health issues in elderly, children
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The rapid dip in the temperature to near-freezing levels is likely to increase the risk of brain stroke, migraine and joint aches and problems, especially
Samsung launches two smartphones in Galaxy J series
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Extending its Galaxy J series, Samsung India on Friday launched Galaxy J2 Ace and Galaxy J1 4G smartphones in India which are priced at Rs
India’s petroleum demand growth slowed in April-December
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) India’s petroleum consumption growth in the first nine months of the current fiscal has slowed to 5.4 per cent as compared to 9.6 per cent in
Shimla, Jan 13: The prestigious Lawrence School at Sanawar in Kasauli hills of Himachal Pradesh, which boasts of alumni like Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, has come under the purview of
New Delhi, Jan 13: The Samajwadi Party faction led by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is confident of getting the party symbol ‘cycle’, an advocate said on Friday. Advocate