Why is GDP growth so low, BJP asks government
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The BJP Friday attacked the UPA for the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate dipping to five percent and…
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Pakistan to devise policy on US drone strike
byIslamabad, May 31 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party, which will form the new government, has decided to devise a national policy on the…
Irish court rules Sikh can’t wear turban on duty
byLondon, May 31 (IANS) A Sikh man in Ireland has lost his appeal in a court to be allowed to wear the turban while…
Congress dilemma: focus on Maoist insurgency or election?
by‘If terrorism is uncontrolled, if leftwing extremism continues to flourish in important parts of our country which have tremendous natural resources of minerals, that…
Can’t label Maoist attack intelligence failure: Shinde
byRaipur: Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Friday declined to label as an intelligence failure last week’s Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh in which 28 people, including…
Champions Trophy: Rampaul plans successful return to Windies squad
byCardiff (Wales), May 31 (IANS/CMC) Pacer Ravi Rampaul says he plans to make an impact when he returns to the West Indies team for…
Cattle smugglers kill cop, injure five
byLucknow, May 31 (IANS) A policeman was killed and six others critically injured when a cattle-smuggling gang rammed its truck into a police jeep…
Food poisoning kills inmate at Goa prison
byPanaji, May 31 (IANS) An inmate of Goa’s Aguada Central Jail died while six others are undergoing treatment for of food poisoning, an official…
Soccer can improve heart function of diabetics: Study
byCopenhagen, May 31 (IANS) Playing soccer can alleviate blood pressure problems and improve heart function in patients with type 2 diabetes, says a study….
Hockey India names its selection committee
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) Friday announced its new selection committee for the 2013-14 season. The new committee was decided at…