Shashi Kant Sharma sworn-in new CAG
byNew Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Shashi Kant Sharma, a Bihar cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was Thursday sworn-in the new Comptroller and Auditor…
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IPL is den of gambling: Yashwant Sinha
byNew Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a den of gambling, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha said Thursday and pressed for…
Bookie, nine others held in Kolkata
byKolkata, May 23 (IANS) A bookie and nine of his associates were arrested in Kolkata, police Thursday said, adding that they were investigating if…
‘Invisible forces’ trying to stall Kerala’s progress: Minister
byThiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) Kerala Industries and Information Technology Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty Thursday said some invisible forces were trying to stall the state’s progress…
Indian Caribbean Museum in Nat Geo list of 500 sacred places
byPort-of-Spain, May 23 (IANS) The Indian Caribbean Museum, described as “a national treasure, a window to the past, and an opportunity to see history…
ICC launches Champions Trophy website
byDubai, May 23 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday launched the official event website for the Champions Trophy, which will be held in…
Committed to food security law: UPA
byNew Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The government is committed to enacting the National Food Security Bill, which legally entitles poor families to five kilograms…
Mentally challenged man kills five of family
byPatna, May 23 (IANS) Three women and two children were killed in a Bihar village when they were attacked by an axe-wielding family member…
Stringent law shields UP hospitals, staff from vandalism
byLucknow, May 23 (IANS) People who vandalise medical facilities or thrash hospital doctors in Uttar Pradesh can now be arrested by police faster, without…
Adriano extends contract with FC Barcelona
byMadrid, May 23 (IANS) FC Barcelona confirmed that the football club has agreed to extend the contract of utility player Adriano Correia until the…