Japanese agency offers funds for Lucknow Metro project
byLucknow, May 14 (IANS) The Japan International Cooperative Agency (JICA) has offered the Uttar Pradesh government financial assistance for the Metro rail project and…
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Ranbaxy to pay $500 mn to settle US fraud charges
byWashington: A subsidiary of Indian generic drug-maker Ranbaxy Laboratories has pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling adulterated drugs with intent to defraud and agreed…
India seeks US partnership to build global workforce
byWashington, May 14 (IANS) India has sought more institution level academic collaborations with the US to help build a robust vocational education system through…
Odisha alerts fishermen of cyclonic storm
byBhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Monday advised fishermen to remain cautious while venturing into sea as gusty winds triggered by cyclonic storm ‘Mahasen’ would…
Now, a multi-media catalogue on India’s development
byNew Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government Monday came out with a multi-media catalogue of India’s development in the last…
Saradha company CEO quizzed, another chit fund agent kills himself
byKolkata: A deposit firm agent committed suicide, while police quizzed a CEO of a company under the Saradha group banner Monday as West Bengal continued…
UP to enact law on time-bound clearances for industries
byLucknow, May 13 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at ensuring time-bound issuance of clearances to industries, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday announced its decision…
Uncertainty dogs Mumbai race course
byMumbai, May 13 (IANS) Uncertainty hangs over the future of the city’s largest playground for the rich and famous – the Royal Western India…
Peace imperative for growth of tourism in Kashmir: Omar
bySrinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stressed that peace and tranquility hold the key to groom and grow the tourism industry…
Congress rains goodies in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah sworn-in (Roundup)
byBangalore, May 13 (IANS) A victorious Congress Monday rained goodies in Karnataka within hours after its state’s legislative party leader Siddaramaiah took oath as…