Bihar School Examination Board

The Bihar School Examination Board is situated in Patna the capital of Indian state of Bihar in India. This organization was founded for making arrangements for conducting examination for the Secondary School and Senior Secondary Schools.

The Bihar School Examination Board is situated in Patna the capital of Indian state of Bihar in India. This organization was founded for making arrangements for conducting examination for the Secondary School and Senior Secondary Schools. Bihar School Examination Board also called BSEB or Bihar Vidyalaya Pariksha Samiti locally, also prescribes syllabus for the examination. In addition to that the Bihar school examination board takes all the essential steps that it considers essential for smooth conduct of examination.

For the student of class 10th and 12th the Bihar School Examination Board conducts an Annual Secondary School Examination that is normally organized in the month of February and March and the results are declared in months of May or June. The board also conducts Supplementary School Examination in the month of August/September for the students who could not pass in the annual examination.

In addition to its role in school examinations the Bihar Board also conducts qualifying examination for the primary, middle and high school teachers. It also conducts departmental examinations for Diploma in Physical Education, Certificate in Physical Education among other things.

JD-U has joined Congress's conspiracy: BJP

June 19, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the Nitish Kumar-led JD-U government in Bihar sailed smoothly through a trust vote Wednesday, the BJP accused its just-parted ex-ally of becoming part of a Congress conspiracy.

Baba stays media manager on Windies tour

June 19, 2013 at 6:29 PM

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Wednesday rewarded media manager R.N. Baba for keeping the media at bay in the Champions Trophy by asking him to stay with the India team on its forthcoming tour the West Indies for the tri-series.

Supported Nitish to keep communal BJP at bay: Congress

June 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday said it supported the Janata Dal-United government in Bihar to "keep communal BJP at bay", and endorsed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's view that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was a secular person.

JD (U) wins trust vote by 126 votes

June 19, 2013 at 3:39 PM

The ruling Janta Dal (United) Wednesday won the trust vote by 126 votes after successfully passing the majority test..................

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote in Bihar assembly

June 19, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Patna, June 19 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won the trust vote in the state assembly today.

Nitish mocks Modi's development model, says 'can't accept divisive politics'

June 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Patna, June 19 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi, saying the nation is against divisive politics.

BJP walks out of Bihar Assembly during trust vote

June 19, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Patna, June 19 (ANI): With the Janata Dal (United) mustering for passage of a trust vote, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs walked out of the Bihar Assembly on Wednesday after condemning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of betraying the NDA's mandate.

Nitish led JD(U) to face trust vote today in Bihar

June 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar is going to face a trust vote in the state legislature today in Patna. JD(U), which is the ruling party in Bihar at present has 118 legislators in the 243-strong assembly where the winning figure is 122.

Rudy accuses JD (U) of molesting BJP minority cell workers

June 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Patna (Bihar), June 17 (ANI): General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday accused the Janata Dal (United) protesters of molesting women minority cell workers of the BJP here.

Bihar shutdown: At least 6 injured, roads blocked, trains stopped (Update:Bihar shutdown)

June 18, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Patna, June 18 (ANI): At least six people were reportedly injured in a clash between activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) here on Tuesday.

Bihar shutdown: BJP, JD-U workers clash over 'betrayal'

June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Patna, June 18 (ANI): Clashes took place between activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal(United) here on Tuesday, even as BJP-sponsored daylong Bihar shutdown call began.

Nitish thanks Manmohan Singh for calling him a "secular leader"

June 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Patna, June 18 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has thanked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for calling him a "secular leader" and said the praise has given him "peace of mind."

Worker killed in scuffle in Delhi

June 17, 2013 at 11:08 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A 30-year-old factory worker was killed by his colleague during a scuffle over allegation of theft, police said Monday.

Spot-fixing row: Ajit Chandila sent to police custody for three days

June 17, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): A local court sent Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ajit Chandila, accused of spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), to police custody for three days on Monday.

Congress willing to align with like-minded, secular parties: Maken

June 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Congress is watching carefully the political situation in Bihar where the JD-U and BJP parted ways and is willing to align with "likeminded and secular" parties, newly-appointed party general secretary Ajay Maken said Monday.

Ravi Shankar Prasad takes on Nitish, says 'senior leaders will remain respected in BJP'

June 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for targetting the saffron outfit, and said that the seniors leaders will remain respected in his party

BJP targets Congress after Nitish's criticism

June 17, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday played down Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's criticism for the saffron outfit, and said it stands out as a singular clear headed political party, which is looking forward to go full force on the fight against corrupt communal Congress.

BJP refused to listen to our problems, suggestions: JD-U leader

June 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): A senior leader of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday said the party's decision to break off its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 17 years, was because of the latter's obstinacy about not listening to the problems and suggestions raised by the JD-U.

BJP betrayed us and its senior leaders: Nitish

June 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): A day after Janata Dal (United) broke its 17-year-old alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday rejected the opposition party's charge of betrayal and accused them of betraying and ignoring its own senior leaders.

Quick and simple ways to prevent skin cancer

June 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, June 17 (ANI): Following some simple steps may help people reduce their risk of developing skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, says expert.

BJP calls for Bihar shutdown tomorrow, protesting against snapping of 17-year old ties by JD(U)

June 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Patna, June 17 (ANI): The Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted strongly to JD(U)'s decision to part ways and has called for a shutdown across the state on June 18.

Sushil Modi asks Nitish to resign

June 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi Sunday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign after he announced the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was snapping ties with the BJP.

JD(U) breaks its 17-year-old alliance with BJP in Bihar

June 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): Putting an end to all the speculations, the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday finally announced that there would not be any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Bihar government.

BJP ministers in Bihar skip cabinet meeting

June 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Patna/ New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers in the Bihar government have skipped a cabinet meeting that was called by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today.

Nand Kishore Yadav wants JD (U)-BJP alliance to remain intact

June 16, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Patna, June 16 (ANI): Bihar NDA convenor Nand Kishore Yadav on Sunday expressed hope that the alliance between his party and the Janata Dal (United) remains intact.

Bihar coalition set to collapse, BJP to boycott cabinet meet

June 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Patna, June 16 (IANS) Bihar's ruling coalition was set to come apart with BJP ministers refusing to attend a cabinet meeting called by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday and a senior JD-U leader declaring that a divorce was a mere formality.

BJP asks Nitish to quit as Bihar CM if JD-U breaks alliance

June 15, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi/Patna, June 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to quit and seek a fresh mandate if the ruling BJP-JD-U coalition splits.

Quit if you want to dump us, BJP tells Nitish

June 15, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Patna, June 15 (IANS) Bihar's ruling coalition took another hit Saturday as the BJP told Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign and seek a fresh mandate if he decides to break the alliance.

BJP pulls up Digvijay Singh, says 'Modi is indeed a very popular leader'

June 15, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday lashed out at Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh following his criticism of Narendra Modi, saying the Gujarat Chief Minister is indeed a very popular leader enjoying the trust of the people and party cadres.

'Trusted' alliance must continue in interest of people of Bihar: BJP

June 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): With an end to the 18-year-old alliance with the Janata Dal (United) looking imminent, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said it is in the interest of the people of Bihar that this trusted coalition continues.

Maoists blow up school in Bihar

June 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Patna, June 15 (IANS) Maoists blasted a state-run middle school in Bihar's Jamui district early Saturday, police said.

Sharad Yadav plays safe as Bihar BJP skips meeting with Nitish Kumar

June 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi/Patna, June 15 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav on Saturday avoided commenting on BJP leaders move not to meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and said that his political outfit has not yet taken a final call on endings its alliance with the saffron outfit.

'Third Front' is an aborted child: Narayanasamy

June 15, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Chennai, June 15 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) V. Narayanasamy on Saturday said the Third Front is an aborted child for it has not completed its tenure in the history of Indian politics.

Rameshwar Chaurasia takes on Nitish, says 'BJP gives 'dua and dawa but never dagah'

June 15, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Patna, June 15 (ANI): Expressing disappointment with the Janata Dal (United) contemplating over ending its 18-year-old alliance, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rameshwar Prasad Chaurasia in an apparent attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that his political outfit never betrays its partners.

A.B. Bardhan meets Mulayam, talks of 'Third Front'

June 14, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Amid talks of a federal front and the Janata Dal (United) planning to end its 18-year alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI) leader A.B. Bardhan met Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav at his residence here on Friday evening and discussed the ongoing political situation in the country.

Third front possible only after 2014 polls: CPI

June 14, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Amid speculation over the formation of a federal front, the Communist Party of India (CPI) Friday said such a grouping was possible but only after the 2014 polls and should have a common programme to attract the voters.

BJP to organise nationwide protests against corruption

June 14, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Taking potshots at the ruling Congress Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said it would spearhead from June 17 a series of mass protests against corruption, scams and ill governance of the UPA coalition.

JD-U is trying to break us in Bihar: BJP

June 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Patna, June 14 (IANS) The BJP Friday accused Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) of trying to split it amid rising tensions between the two parties in the state.

Board representative at ICC meeting to be decided within 2 days: Dalmiya

June 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) The Indian cricket board will formally decide "in a day or two" its representative at the International Cricket Council's annual conference scheduled to start in London June 23.

United NDA needed to defeat Congress: Sushma Swaraj

June 14, 2013 at 6:20 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) With a split in the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal-United appearing imminent, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Friday stressed that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) needed to be together to defeat the Congress.

Kerala school principals attend leadership classes

June 14, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thrissur, June 14 (IANS) Thirty-two principals of schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) completed their five-day training under a leadership development and school management programme that ended here Friday.

BJP- JD (U) coalition going through difficult phase: Nitish Kumar

June 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Patna/New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday made it clear that there is a strain in the ties between the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and said that the current situation of the coalition is very difficult.

Protein key to breast cancer recurrence identified

June 14, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have identified a key molecular player in recurrent breast cancer - a finding that suggests potential new therapeutic strategies.

Meira Kumar condemns Maoist attack

June 14, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Friday condemned the Maoist attack on a train in Bihar which killed three people.

Genetic origins of dyslexia and language impairment unraveled

June 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered genetic variants that can predispose children to dyslexia and language impairment, increasing the likelihood of earlier diagnosis and more effective interventions.

Christians object to rosary-on-belly scene in 'Policegiri' (With Image)

June 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) A Mumbai community NGO Friday strongly objected to what it termed a "blasphemous" item number featuring starlet Kavitta Verma, likely to be shown in the forthcoming Bollywood movie "Policegiri".

Suspect in attacks on Bengal journalists arrested in Bihar

June 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Kolkata, June 13 (IANS) The prime suspect in the recent attacks on two journalists from Bengali news channels in North 24 Parganas district was arrested from Bihar Thursday, police said.

BJP reaches out to JD-U to prevent snap (Roundup)

June 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi/Patna, June 13 (IANS) Frantic efforts continued through Thursday to save the NDA from rupture as BJP leaders met with the leadership of the JD-U, the alliance's second largest component, to clear the latter's misgivings over Narendra Modi leading the 2014 Lok Sabha poll campaign.

Gadkari, Naqvi meet Sharad Yadav amid reports of rift

June 13, 2013 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Amid reports of rift between their parties after the BJP named Narendra Modi to head its 2014 Lok Sabha campaign, Nitin Gadkari and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Thursday met Janata Dal-United president Sharad Yadav as part of efforts to prevent clean split between the two.

Naxals attack on train in Bihar: 'Two injured, passengers safe', says Railway Board

June 13, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Railway Board Chairman Vinay Mittal on Thursday informed that two persons, including the guard, have been injured in a Naxal attack on a passenger train in Bihar.

Split from JD-U will benefit BJP, feel Jharkhand leaders

June 13, 2013 at 4:37 PM

Ranchi, June 13 (IANS) BJP leaders in Jharkhand feel that the party unit in the state could derive some benefits from a split with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) at the national level.

Suspected Maoists kill cop in Bihar train attack

June 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Patna, June 13 (IANS) Suspected Maoists attacked a passenger train in Bihar's Jamui district Thursday afternoon killing a railway police personnel and injuring half a dozen other people, Additional Director General of Police S.K. Bhardwaj said here.

Stressed dads can affect offspring's brain development

June 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Stress felt by dad-whether as a preadolescent or adult-leaves a lasting impression on his sperm that gives sons and daughters a blunted reaction to stress, a response linked to several mental disorders, according to a new study.

Nitish Kumar keeps BJP guessing, 'federal front' formation at initial stage

June 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Patna, June 13 (ANI): Confirming that he spoke to BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani, Rajnath Singh and Murli Manohar Joshi, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that he is concerned about the latest political developments, and added that the Janata Dal (United) would discuss the entire episode and then work its future plans.

Restless legs syndrome in men linked to higher risk of early death

June 13, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, June 13 (ANI): Men, who experience restless legs syndrome -RLS- may have a higher risk of dying earlier, according to a new research.

JD-U to snap ties with BJP, Mamata calls Nitish, Navin (Roundup)

June 12, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata/Patna, June 12 (IANS) The political drama around the rise of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday threatened to impact Bihar, with the state's ruling JD-U expected to snap its 17-year-old alliance with the BJP and the impending development triggering talk of a third front ahead of next year's Lok Sabha polls.

Advani speaks to Sharad Yadav and Nitish as NDA crisis escalates

June 12, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Amid speculation that there would be a rift in the NDA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani today spoke to Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to convince the duo and bring them back on board.

JD-U set to snap ties with BJP over Modi? (Roundup)

June 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Patna/New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The elevation of Narendra Modi as chief of BJP's campaign committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls has cast its shadow on the party's alliance government in Bihar with the JD-U appearing to make up its mind to walk out of the coalition. But the BJP maintained that the people of Bihar wanted the alliance to continue.

We can rule Bihar only in alliance with JD-U: BJP

June 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) While maintaining that its alliance with Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was intact, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday said both the parties could be in power in Bihar only if they stick together.

BJP says 'will not break ties with JD (U)'

June 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday said that it will try to continue its alliance with Janata Dal (United) in the interest of the people of Bihar.

Nitish and Navin positive on federal front: Mamata

June 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Two days after urging all non-Congress and non-BJP regional parties to form a federal front for next year's Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday said she has spoken to her Bihar and Odisha counterparts who have reacted positively to her proposal.

Bihar's people want alliance with JD-U, says BJP

June 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said its alliance with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar was continuing in the interest of people of the state and any break in ties will ruin hopes of the electorate.

Navin Patnaik demands special category status for Odisha

June 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM

n a bid to create pressure on center for the demand for special package for the state, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik has alleged that center has been ignoring the legitimate demands of the state.

Patnaik to submit memorandum to Prez demanding special status for Odisha (Update:Patnaik)

June 12, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik, who has brought his state's fight for special status to the national capital with a 'Swabhiman rally', today said that over one crore signatures collected by the party in support of this campaign will be submitted to President Pranab Mukherjee with a memorandum.

Pak business body hails outgoing Indian envoy Sabharwal's four-year stint as 'remarkable'

June 12, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Islamabad, June 12 (ANI): Outgoing Indian envoy Sharat Sabharwal's four-year stint in Islamabad as India's top official has been remarkable, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) President Muhammad Haroon Agar has said.

Patnaik to hold mega rally in Delhi today to demand special status for Odisha

June 12, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik will hold a mega rally in Delhi today over a demand for granting central special status for his state.

JD(U) might end alliance with BJP in Bihar soon

June 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Patna, June 12 (ANI): Senior leaders of the Janata Dal-United party met here late last evening at the behest of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss options available to them should they decide to end their alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar.

Bihar approves monthly grant of Rs.5,000 to conjoined twins

June 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Patna, June 11 (IANS) The Bihar cabinet Tuesday approved a grant of Rs.5,000 per month to 17-year-old conjoined twins living in Patna, an official said.

Congress taunts BJP after 'sulking' Advani withdraws resignation

June 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Hours after Lal Krishna Advani reconsidered his decision and decided to withdraw his resignation, Congress MP Raj Babbar on Tuesday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying it has love only for power and has not been able to fulfill the duties of a responsible opposition

Kolkata to get hub on Tagore

June 11, 2013 at 8:04 PM

K0olkata, June 11 (IANS) To integrate science, philosophy and culture, a hub dedicated to spread Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's interpretations of philosophy of science will open June 19 here at Bose Institute, physicist Bikash Sinha said here Tuesday.

Modi 'wholeheartedly welcomes' Advani's decision

June 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he welcomed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani's decision to withdraw his resignation from all key posts of the party.

People are over confident despite errors

June 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study suggests that overprecision is a common and robust form of overconfidence driven, at least in part, by excessive certainty in the accuracy of our judgments.

Shatrughan Sinha supports L.K. Advani after boycotting Goa conclave

June 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, one of the best known Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Bihar, has reportedly thrown his weight behind BJP patriarch L.K. Advani, who relinquished all party posts after Narendra Modi was named the lead campaigner for the 2014 general elections.

Encephalitis kills eight more children in Bihar

June 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Patna, June 11 (IANS) Eight more children have succumbed to encephalitis in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, taking the total deaths in the state since early May to 31, officials said Monday.

Moscow not security rival to Washington: US envoy

June 11, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Moscow, June 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US administration does not regard Russia as a rival in security matters but views Moscow as a partner with whom it can jointly resolve global issues, the US ambassador to Russia said Monday.

Advani quitting not good for NDA: JD-U

June 10, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) After senior BJP leader L.K. Advani quit all party posts Monday, the JD-U described the development as a sad one which would adversely impact the NDA and a leader indicated that there was an unease in the party over the issue.

Monetary demands of insurgents unacceptable: Manipur students

June 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Shamurou (Manipur), June 10 (ANI): Students in Manipur have said the monetary demands of the militant Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) are unacceptable.

Ravi Sawant elected new BCCI treasurer

June 10, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) here Monday elected Ravi Sawant as the new treasurer of the cricket board.

Workers at physically demanding jobs tend to have unhealthy sleep patterns

June 9, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Washington, June 9 (ANI): A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that people who work in jobs that are more physically demanding tend to be either short sleepers (fewer than 6 hours a night) or long sleepers (longer than 9 hours).

'JD-U not concerned if Modi becomes campaign chief'

June 8, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) The ties between BJP and ally JD-U appear to be fine for now as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said Saturday that he was not concerned if Narendra Modi is made the chief of the BJP's campaign committee.

86.63 percent students clear UP board Class 10 exam

June 8, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (IANS) A total of 86.63 percent students have cleared this year's Class 10 exam held by the Uttar Pradesh Board of High School and Intermediate Education, a board official said here Saturday.

WBJEE 2013 results declared: Check results

June 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

The WBJEE 2013 result has been declared by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board today on June 8.

Modi is a divisive figure in BJP as well (Comment)

June 8, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Neither the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can be said to be battle ready for either the next round of assembly elections later this year or the big test of a general election next year.

Five kids die of Encephalitis in Bihar

June 8, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Patna, June 8 (IANS) Five children died of encephalitis in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district since Friday, an official said Saturday.

UP Board 10th result 2013 declared: Check results

June 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM

P Board 10th result 2013 has been declared by the Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh today on June 8 at 1 p.m.

It's business as usual for BJP CMs at Goa

June 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Panaji, June 8 (IANS) Choosing between an assertive Narendra Modi and a sulking L.K. Advani is not the only item on the agenda of chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hitting Goa's shores this weekend.

UP Board 10th result 2013 expected today

June 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM

UP Board 10th result 2013 is likely to be declared today on June 8 at around 1 p.m. by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMS).

Pawar endorses PM's view on keeping politics, sports apart

June 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Friday supported Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's view that politics and sport should not be mixed, saying he never indulged in it during his long decades of association with various sports bodies.

National Hockey: Karnataka, Jharkhand enter last 8

June 7, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Pune, June 7 (IANS) Karnataka and Jharkhand completed the quarterfinals line-up by winning their concluding league matches in the third Hockey India senior men's national championship here Friday.

We don't need Narendra Modi in Bihar, says JD-U

June 7, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Patna, June 7 (IANS) Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) Friday rejected BJP national general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy's offer to use Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for brightening the NDA's prospects in the 2014 general elections.

Herpes virus exploits immune response to cause infection

June 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): The herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1), which affects an estimated 50 to 80 percent of all American adults, exploits an immune system receptor to boost its infectivity and ability to cause disease, according to researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues.

Maharashtra Board SSC 10th Results 2013 declared: Check results

June 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Maharashtra Board SSC 10th Results 2013 has been declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today on June 7 at 1 p.m. The Maharashtra Board 10th results 2013 is now available on the official website of Maharashtra Board at msbshse.ac.in/. Candidates seeking their Maharashtra Board Metric Results 2013 would require to enter their seat number of Metric exam to check their results.

National Hockey: Punjab, Manipur make last 8

June 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Pune, June 6 (IANS) Punjab overwhelmed Delhi 9-2, while Manipur ousted Andhra Pradesh 4-2 in their league matches to enter the quarter-finals from their respective groups in the third Hockey India senior men's National championship here Thursday.

JD-U needs Narendra Modi, says Rudy

June 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Patna, June 6 (IANS) BJP national general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy Thursday asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to use Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for brightening the NDA's poll prospects in the next general elections.

Rajasthan Board Class 10th Results 2013 Declared

June 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Rajasthan board 10th results 2013 has been declared by the by the Board of Secondary Education of Rajasthan (BSER), Ajmer today on June 6. The Rajasthan boards Metric Results 2013 are now available on the official website of Board of Secondary Education of Rajasthan at http://rajeduboard.nic.in/.

Encephalitis kills seven more, toll 19

June 6, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Patna, June 6 (IANS) Seven more children have succumbed to encephalitis in Bihar, taking the total deaths in the state since early May to 18, officials said Thursday.

Lalu targets Nitish after RJD wins Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-poll

June 5, 2013 at 8:57 PM

Patna, June 5 (ANI): Expressing his delight with the defeat of the ruling Janata Dal (United) in the Maharajganj Lok Sabha by-poll, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar must resign and apologise for his follies.

WBJEE 2013 results: Check results here

June 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM

The WBJEE 2013 results is likely to be declared by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board today on June 5. West Bengal JEE result 2013 will be declared by the board on the official website of West Bengal Board Joint Entrance Examination Board at http://wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjeeb2013/Welcome.aspx.

US teen turned away from prom over cleavage

June 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Washington, June 5 (ANI): A US teen was turned away from her high school prom as her dress apparently revealed excess cleavage.

Lightning kills 27 in Bihar

June 5, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Patna, June 5 (IANS) At least 27 people, including women and children, have been killed in lightning strikes across Bihar in the past 24 hours, an official said Wednesday.