List of new union council of ministers
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Following is the list of the council of ministers after Monday’s cabinet reshuffle: – Manmohan Singh: Prime minister, Minster…
India-born Amol Rajan is editor of London’s The Independent
London, June 17 (IANS) Indian-born Amol Rajan has been appointed editor of the London morning daily The Independent, making him Fleet Street’s first non-white…
‘Man of Steel’ flying high at Indian box office
Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) Zack Snyder-directed gripping story “Man of Steel” seems to have connected with its Indian audience and garnered Rs.21 crore in…
Will be happy to see Rahul as PM, says Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday said he would be happy to see Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi become the…
North India power hit as Himachal hydro plants shut
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s two major hydropower projects remained shut today due to high silt level in the Sutlej river, sparking a power crisis in Punjab,…
Marussia gives Ellinas first F1 test
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Formula 1 team Marussia has handed Tio Ellinas of Cyprus his first Formula 1 test. The Marussia young driver…
Karun Chandhok aims for top-five finish at Le Mans
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Karun Chandhok is banking on past experience for a top five finish in his class in the 24 Hours…
Mallikarjun Kharge new railways minister
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Congressman Mallikarjun Kharge will be the new Railways minister while Rajasthan MP Girija Vyas will replace Ajay Maken as…
TRAI cuts roaming charges for calls, SMSes from July 1
New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The telecom regulator Monday reduced national roaming calls and SMS tariff ceilings from next month and said it would…
Mamata shouts at anti-rape protestors
Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday shouted at villagers protesting a gang-rape and murder, and branded the accused and…