Pope wants action against clerics abusing kids
Vatican City, April 5 (IANS) Pope Francis has called for “decisive action” in the fight against the sexual abuse of minors by priests and…
PM to lay foundation stone of National Defence University next month
New Delh: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to lay the foundation stone of the Indian National Defence University (INDU) in the last week…
BJP leader’s assault: Police say no case was lodged
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has alleged that she was assaulted by a gang of drunk men in…
48 die in Thane building collapse, two suspended (Roundup)
Thane (Maharashtra), April 5 (IANS) Even as the death toll in Thursday evening’s seven-storey building collapse rose to 48, two officials were suspended Friday…
Pune Warriors elect to field against Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Pune Warriors India captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Pepsi Indian…
Need to track funds, information about transfer beneficiaries: PM
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said he had been informed that the process of tracking and monitoring system in…
India sweep singles for 2-0 Davis Cup lead
Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) Expectedly, India romped to a 2-0 lead against Indonesia in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I relegation play-off after Somdev…
Ormsby in top gear at Panasonic Open India
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Australia’s Wade Ormsby cranked up the pressure on the chasing pack when he posted another five-under-par 67 to extend…
Sustainability, economic growth can co-exist: Iceland president
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Citing his country’s example, Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimmson Friday said sustainability and economic growth in India can go…
18 killed in Pakistani security clashes
Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) Eighteen people, including 14 militants, were killed in clashes in Pakistan’s tribal area of Khyber Agency Friday, Xinhua reported. The…