DMK quits government, UPA on Sri Lanka
Chennai: DMK chief M. Karunanidhi Tuesday quit the Congress-led UPA and its government expressing dismay on India’s stand over Sri Lanka at the United National…
Himachal PSUs losses stand at Rs.2,188 crore
Shimla: The public sector undertakings (PSUs) in Himachal Pradesh continued to drain on fund-starved government with their cumulative losses standing at Rs.2,188 crore till March…
See that Italy envoy does not leave: SC to authorities
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday said that Italian ambassador Daniele Mancini will not leave India till further orders, and directed authorities to ensure compliance…
Impotence emerging as major cause of divorce: Study
New Delhi: Impotence is emerging as a major cause of divorce in India, says a recent study, adding that around 20-30 percent marriages in India…
Parties fail to reach a consensus on anti-rape bill
New Delhi: An all-party meet to discuss the controversial anti-rape bill failed to reach a consensus Monday following differences over lowering the age of consent…
The world is becoming a shopping centre: Jeffrey Archer
New Delhi (IANS) India remains an inspiration for acclaimed British novelist and short story writer Jeffrey Archer with its “manic pace, more than 50…
India seeks higher Haj quota
New Delhi (IANS) India has sought an increase of 10,000 in this year’s Haj quota. The request was made by Minister of State for External…
Dhawan strikes fastest century on debut
Mohali: Shikhar Dhawan stole the show with the fastest century on debut as India raced to 156 for no loss in their first innings at…
Phone tapping row echoes in Himachal assembly
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has equated the state’s police during the previous BJP regime with the German Nazi regime’s dreaded Gestapo, the…
Muslims against lower consensual sex age
New Delhi: Three leading Muslim groups are against the government decision to lower the age for consensual sex, saying it will be a blow to…