Muslim quota proposal triggers political storm
byLucknow: The promise by the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) to move a resolution in the Uttar Pradesh assembly during the budget session in February 2013…
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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…
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…
India retains third spot in T20I rankings
byDubai: India, who began the series against England and Pakistan at third place with 120 points, had the opportunity to become the No.1 ranked team…
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…
Ozzy Osbourne to get his own airport?
byLondon: Singer Ozzy Osbourne is reportedly set to have an airport named after him. The 64-year-old has been put forward to be the new title…
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”….