Saina in Singapore Open quarters
Singapore, June 20 (IANS) Saina Nehwal came from a game down to beat Eriko Hirose and enter the women’s singles quarterfinals at Singapore Open…
AFC Cup: East Bengal face Semen Padang in quarters
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) I-League club East Bengal have been pitted against tournament debutants Semen Padang of Indonesia in their home and away…
Iraqi PM Maliki to visit India
Baghdad/New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is to visit India later this year on the invitation of Indian Prime Minister…
Ten Assam pilgrims in Uttarakhand found safe
Guwahati, June 20 (IANS) The Assam government has set up helplines to gather information about people from the state stranded in Uttarakhand. So far,…
Lalit Grand Palace didn’t shut during militancy
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Lalit Suri Hospitality said Thursday it has “very successfully” operated The Lalit Grand Palace hotel in Srinagar without…
Jharkhand governor announces Rs.5 crore for Uttarakhand
Ranchi, June 20 (IANS) Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmad Thursday announced assistance of Rs.5 crore to flood-hit Uttarakhand where over 250 people from Jharkhand were…
Opposition creating instability to grab power: Sonia
Jaipur, June 20 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi Thursday hit out at the opposition parties, accusing them of being involved in…
Madhuri Dixit set to make IIFA debut
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Known for her iconic dance moves, Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her debut at the IIFA…
Boxer Sunil assured of bronze in China Open
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Young Indian boxer Sunil Kumar continued his impressive run at the China Open tournament in Guiyang and Thursday assured…
51 percent of Indian workforce self-employed: Survey
Bangalore, June 20 (IANS) Around 51 percent of Indian workers are self-employed, mostly in rural areas, while 33.5 percent of them are casual labour…