US Af-Pak representative in India for talks
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan James Dobbins arrived here Wednesday from Pakistan for talks with Indian Foreign…
Elevator company fined Rs.6.5 lakh for 10-year project delay
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) A delay of about a decade in installing elevators has cost a private company Rs.6.5 lakh, with the national…
Reactors should be perfect when started, says ex-AERB chief
Chennai, June 26 (IANS) The crucial stage in an atomic reactor’s life is when the nuclear fission first starts and all systems should be…
Rupee slips below 60 against dollar; hits new record low
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) The Indian rupee hit another record low Wednesday and slipped the psychological resistance level of 60 against a dollar, due…
‘Celebrity value more important than performance’
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Television actress Preeti Gupta, who has been part of films like “Blemished Light” and “Mere Haule Dost”, says things are…
‘People must be educated on tackling natural calamities’
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Places that are prone to natural disasters must have a proper warning system in place and their residents should…
Ex-gratia for UP’s IAF men killed in chopper crash
Lucknow, June 26 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs.20 lakh each to the kin of two IAF personnel from…
Jammu and Kashmir gets aid to acquire land for road scheme
Srinagar: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has announced Rs.710-crore financial aid to Jammu and Kashmir to help it acquire land for the rural roads scheme, making…
Will Stevens joins Caterham Racing Academy
London, June 26 (IANS) British driver Will Stevens is the latest name to be added to the Caterham Racing Academy roster, the driver development…
Ford launches EcoSport at starting price of Rs.5.59 lakh
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) American automobile major Ford Wednesday launched its compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) EcoSport with a starting price of Rs.5.59…