India’s foreign reserves down by near $93 mn
byMumbai: India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves went down by $92.8 million to $296.53 billion for the week ended Dec 21, data released by the Reserve…
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Hyderabad police chief’s remark draws women’s ire
byHyderabad: The Hyderabad police chief’s remark Saturday that accused in almost all rape cases in the city were known to the victims has drawn the…
Unimpressive year for Indian cricket as greats retire
byNew Delhi: It was a tough year for Indian cricket as it went through a transitory phase with the retirements of Rahul Dravid and V.V.S….
Over 650 rapes in Delhi this year
byNew Delhi: More than 650 rape cases have been reported in the National Capital Region (NCR) this year. According to the National Crime Records Bureau…
Kashmir train’s trial run through Pir Panjal tunnel successful
bySrinagar: The trial run of a train through the 11.2 km-long tunnel – India’s longest – across the Pir Panjal Mountain range in the Kashmir…
In a democracy, government needs to connect with people
byPragmatic politicians in a democracy would always want to reach out and touch people as and when they get a chance because the real…
President got time finally, condoles the death of victim
byNew Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death in Singapore of the young woman who was gang-raped here and called her a “true hero”….
Why was the girl moved, ask shaken citizens
byNew Delhi: Why was the gang-rape victim shifted to Singapore when her health was so precarious? Was the government trying to deflect the protests? And…
Punjab Police at receiving end of Akali leaders
byChandigarh: The official brief of Punjab Police may be to be a saviour of those affected by crime but the force itself seems to be…
Assam tribals seek work, food in Tripura
byAgartala: In search of food and work, around 160 tribals from 46 families from Assam have taken shelter in Tripura, officials said here Friday. The…