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Everything you need to know about Pratap Market: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

South Korea cuts interest rates

May 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Seoul, May 9 (IANS) South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent Thursday, altering the policy rate for the first time in seven months.

I should have flirted with Robert Redford and Paul Newman, says Martha Stewart

May 7, 2013 at 3:13 PM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Martha Stewart has admitted that she didn't flirt with Hollywood heartthrobs Robert Redford and Paul Newman as a young woman.

Indian man drowns off Bahrain beach

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

The body of Sajith Somarajan Pillai was Sunday found on the Al Jazair beach of the country, the Gulf Daily News reported Monday.

Gurmeet wishes luck to 'Punar Vivah 2'

May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The "Punar Vivah" team recently shot a promo for its second season with its lead actors Kritika Sengar and Gurmeet Choudhary. The latter wishes all the best for the show's new innings.

Attack on Sarabjit in Pakistan sparks off debate

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lahore/Jalandhar/New Delhi/Ajmer, April 28 (ANI): The brutal attack on Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail by six inmates, has sparked off a debate on both sides of the subcontinental divide, and is capable of inflaming tensions between the two nations.

Pune Warriors to bowl against Royal Challengers

April 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bengalore, April 23 (IANS) Pune Warriors skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Delhi fails to meet renewable energy target: Greenpeace

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IANS) Delhi fared worst among 29 states and union territories in fulfilling its renewable energy target by not having even one percent of the installed renewable energy capacity, according to a report released by Greenpeace Monday.

Getting a divorce can be hard on your finances

April 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Sydney, Apr. 22 (ANI): Divorcing your spouse can be a very expensive affair, according to a research.

IPL - Gayle guides RCB to fifth win

April 21, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) Chris Gayle (49 not out, 44b, 4x4, 1x6) guided Royal Challengers Bangalore through a mini-collapse as the hosts defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets for their fifth win in seven outings and move to the top of the Pepsi IPL league table, here Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals bowled out for 117 runs

April 20, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 117 runs with two balls to spare against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Saturday.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

Foreign Trade Policy announcement is the right step at the right time: CII President

April 18, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (ANI): Welcoming the announcement and complementing the government, S. Gopalakrishnan, President, CII, said that "This announcement is the right step at right time as it could revive investors' confidence in SEZs".

Anand Sharma announces sops to revive exports

April 18, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a bid to revive India's exports, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today extended several benefits to spur exports and to encourage domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.

RP's last-ball howler gives Super Kings a thrilling win

April 14, 2013 at 12:36 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) A last-ball howler by Rudra Pratap Singh gifted Super Kings a tight four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday night.

Akali Dal, SGPC term Bhullar judgment 'unfortunate'

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Chandigarh, April 12 (IANS) The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Friday termed as "unfortunate" the Supreme Court judgment on the petition of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Sunrisers opt to bat against Royal Challengers

April 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Delhi to host Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4)

April 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Energy ministers from more than 20 of the world's leading economies will gather here on April 17-18 for the fourth international Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM4).

Now TV show on Maharana Pratap

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A historical drama "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", inspired by the life and times of the 16th century Rajput ruler, will roll out soon on Sony Entertainment Television.

RCB seek elusive title

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) In every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) always looked like the team to beat -- but they failed to deliver every time. This time around also, they are one of the most promising sides.

I missed Manisha while making 'Dee Saturday Night': Prakash

April 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Jay Prakash says Manisha Koirala is his lucky mascot and that she was supposed to play the protagonist in "Dee Saturday Night".

Greenpeace protests power cuts in Delhi

April 1, 2013 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Greenpeace India Monday protested poor electricity supply in the city, demonstrating outside the Vidhan Sabha here on the penultimate day of the budget session.

Modi inducted into BJP's parliamentary board

March 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Sunday inducted into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board that will lead the party in the general elections of 2014.

Manisha Koirala in 'Market 2'?

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Director Jay Prakash is keen to sign Manisha Koirala for "Market 2" after she returns from New York, where she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Salman Bashir

March 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 28 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, Salman Bashir, on Thursday said an investigation has been ordered into the death of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh, and added that there should be 'no anxiety' over the issue.

Special status for Bihar our demand too: BJP

March 26, 2013 at 5:46 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday denied any cracks in its alliance with the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) in Bihar and said a special status for the state was its demand too.

BJP condemns BSP leader's killing

March 26, 2013 at 4:26 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday condemned the killing of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Deepak Bhardwaj and said the incident showed the Delhi and central governments have "failed".

Son thrashes father for pension

March 25, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A 38-year-old man allegedly beat up his 68-year-old father when the latter refused to hand over his pension to him Monday afternoon, police said.

Civilian killed in Kashmir militant attack

March 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) A civilian, critically injured when militants fired at a police patrol in Sopore town in Jammu and Kashmir Sunday afternoon, died of his injuries in a hospital. A police constable was also injured in the attack.

Alteration of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' for endorsement creates controversy at Jaipur art fes

March 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM

Jaipur, Mar.21 (ANI): The Jaipur Art Festival momentarily attracted controversy over Leonardo da Vinci's famed Mona Lisa being altered and used to endorse a range of dairy products.

UPA has lost right to rule: BJP

March 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday said the UPA government had lost the mandate to rule the country following the exit of the DMK from the ruling coalition.

BJP rules out country specific resolution, says 'India is not Pakistan'

March 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday said that passing a country specific resolution on Sri Lanka is not a desirable action, saying that unlike Pakistan, India was a functional democracy.

Will not bring no-trust motion against government: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced its withdrawal from the ruling UPA, the BJP said it would not bring a no-confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

Will not bring no confidence motion: BJP

March 19, 2013 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) After the DMK Tuesday announced withdrawal of support from the UPA, the BJP said it will not bring a no confidence motion as it wants the government to fall on its own.

Missing weapon of killed UP cop recovered by CBI

March 16, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Lucknow, March 16 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday recovered the service revolver of the slain Uttar Pradesh cop which was missing since his killing March 2.

Carbon market experts favour simplified CDM procedures

March 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Carbon market experts support simplified Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) procedures and standardised criteria for sustainable development as preferred options for new market mechanisms, according to a FICCI survey released Friday.

India can become next app superpower: Experts

March 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) India has the ability to become the next app superpower due to its enormous consumption power and potential, said a panel of experts at the 14th edition of Ficci-Frames 2013 here Wednesday.

Who said what on anti-rape bill

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

* Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde: The GoM meetings will be held soon. We are confident that the issue will be resolved by Thursday. We will pass the bill by March 22.

Anti-rape law sent to GoM, all-party meet March 18 (Roundup)

March 12, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid differences of opinion in the cabinet over the proposed anti-rape law, the government Tuesday referred the legislation to a Group of Ministers (GoM) and also called an an all-party meeting on March 18 to discuss the bill.

Gurmeet loves doing stunts

March 12, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Gurmeet Choudhary, who recently shot for an action sequence for TV soap "Punarvivaah", says he loves doing stunts and that there is still a lot of unseen talent in him.

BJP alleges India-Italy 'collusion' over marines

March 12, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The BJP Tuesday alleged "diplomatic collusion" between New Delhi and Rome over its decision not to send back two Italian marines being tried for killing two Indian fishermen.

Rudy on Italian Marines: UPA has made India a banana republic

March 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday said the Italian Government's decision not send back two of its marines to face trial in connection with the murder of two Kerala fishermen, has made both the ruling UPA and India look like a 'banana republic'.

Rudy on Italian Marines: UPA has made India a banana republic

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Tuesday said the Italian Government's decision not send back two of its marines to face trial in connection with the murder of two Kerala fishermen, has made both the ruling UPA and India look like a 'banana republic'.

Efficient debt market needed to boost growth: Rangarajan

March 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Indian government must encourage financial innovation and make the debt market efficient in order to boost investments and growth, chairman of the Prime Minister's economic advisory council C. Rangarajan said Friday.

Brand tie-ups not marketing gimmick: Rajesh Pratap Singh (With Image)

March 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, the first brand ambassador for Woolmark in India, says he collaborates with brands only when it makes sense.

CBI to begin probe into police official's killing

March 7, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to begin a probe into the murder of Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq and two others Thursday, officials said.

Politicians demand probe into killing of police officer in UP

March 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi/Deoria/Bhopal, Mar.5 (ANI): Politicians have demanded a probe into the killing of senior police officer Zia-ul-Haq and denounced the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP takes on Govt., condemns diesel price hike

March 2, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned the diesel price hike, and alleged that the Congress-led UPA Government has with this move expressed its full intent to devastate the life of a common man in this country.

Bandara holds three shot lead on Day 3

February 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Overnight leader Sri Lanka's Vijitha Bandara shot one-over 73 to hold the lead on Day 3 of the eighth NCR Cup here at the Delhi Golf Club Thursday.

Three charred to death in Meghalaya

February 27, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Shillong, Feb 27 (IANS) A woman, her baby boy and another minor were charred to death in her house in Meghalaya, police said Wednesday.

Meira Kumar expresses sorrow over Kolkata fire

February 27, 2013 at 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Wednesday expressed sorrow at the loss of many lives in a fire accident in a market in Sealdah area of Kolkata.

BJP wants Govt. to prevail on US to ensure Hagel withdraws 'anti-India' remark

February 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday termed U.S. President Barack Obama's Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel's alleged remark that India has over the years 'financed problems' for Pakistan, to be outlandish, bizarre and baseless, and asked the UPA Government to ensure the former retracts his statement, modifies it and corrects it.

President's speech can't be 'glossary of plans': BJP

February 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday termed President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on the opening day of parliament's budget session as a mere "glossary" of government plans that failed to address crucial issues.

Home Minister's 'saffron terror' remark is a matter of deep concern: BJP

February 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday said that while it has accepted Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's apology over his 'saffron terror' remark in the interest of democracy and to allow Parliament to function without disruption, and added that it was still quite disturbed about the fact that he did make the statement, giving room to hostile countries like Pakistan to say that India has a Home Minister who claims that political parties are indulging in terror within territorial limits.

128 designers to participate in WIFW autumn-winter 2013

February 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The upcoming edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), to be held next month, will have 128 designers showcasing their collection on the ramp and racks.

BJP attacks on UPA govt over erupted difference on cancellation of AgustaWestland chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday attacked on Congress-led UPA Government over the news of erupting difference on the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland...................

Ramam to celebrate 10 years with retrospect

February 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Fashion designer and textile revivalist Anuradha Ramam, known for her contemporary Ikat and Kantha saris, is set to hold an retrospective exhibition to mark a decade of being in the Indian fashion industry.

'I have not expressed any reservation': Khurshid on scrapping of chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said that he has not expressed any reservation over the Defence Ministry's move to scrap the Rs 3,546 crore VVIP chopper deal, and added that his comment was a sensible one.

BJP targets Govt. as it is split over need to cancel VVIP chopper deal

February 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for speaking in different tunes over the need to cancel the VVIP chopper deal with AgustaWestland, and said that the main opposition party would like to know is it a cover-up exercise, which has begun.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM (Third Lead)

February 18, 2013 at 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Chopper deal: Ready for any discussion in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" including on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

Ready for any discussion on chopper deal in parliament: PM

February 18, 2013 at 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The government was "ready for any discussion" on the VVIP chopper deal in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday as the BJP signalled it would raise the issue forcefully in the budget session beginning Feb 21.

BJP attacks Antony on chopper deal

February 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The BJP Monday attacked Defence Minister A.K. Antony on the VVIP chopper deal, saying he was "guilty" too as the deal came about during his tenure, and said it will raise the issue during the coming budget session.

Katju's remarks unsolicited, must quit: BJP

February 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Keeping up its attack on Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju, the BJP Monday said his remarks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are "unsolicited" and he is free to voice any opinion but after relinquishing his position.

Forest Whitaker gets stopped and frisked at NYC shop

February 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

New York, Feb 17 (ANI): Forest Whitaker was stopped and accused of stealing as he was leaving a store in New York on Saturday.

US fixed mortgage rates remain unchanged

February 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) US fixed mortgage rates remained unchanged this week and continued to support the housing recovery, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac.

Global mobile phone sales declined in 2012

February 14, 2013 at 12:25 PM

San Francisco, Feb 14 (IANS) Market research firm Gartner said in its latest research that worldwide mobile phone sales declined in 2012 for the first time since 2009.

Rahul Mishra, Payal Pratap are Fiama designers for WIFW

February 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Rahul Mishra and Payal Pratap Singh have been announced as Fiama Di Wills designers for autumn-winter 2013 edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) starting March 13.

Two killed, four injured in Mumbai hit-and-run case

February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two people were killed in a hit-and-run case in the city's suburban Bandra Wednesday after the driver lost control and crashed his car into six people, police said.

Rajesh Pratap Singh named Woolmark ambassador for India (With Image)

February 11, 2013 at 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Ace designer Rajesh Pratap Singh has been roped in as the first ever wool ambassador for India by Woolmark, one of the internationally well-known textile fibre brands.

Clarke, Ponting sold for base price at IPL auction

February 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Contrary to expectations, Australia captain Michael Clarke and the legendary Ricky Ponting could secure only their base price of $400,000 each when picked up by Pune Warriors and Mumbai Indians, respectively, in the players' auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Sunday.

India to continue to press for Headley's extradition (Third Lead)

January 25, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India said Friday that it would continue to press for the extradition of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley, sentenced by a US court to 35 years in prison for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, and would have sought more punishment had he been tried here.

BJP demands Headley's extradition

January 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday said the sentence handed over to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative David Headley by a US court was a "partial judgment" and demanded his extradition to India to face trial.

Karan Johar-Varun Bahl label goes online (With Image)

January 24, 2013 at 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Karan Johar+Varun Bahl, the brainchild of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and designer Varun Bahl, is set to go online.

Man dies after being hit by cop's baton in Hyderabad

January 13, 2013 at 12:25 AM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (IANS) A 77-year-old retired government official died Saturday after he was accidentally hit by a lathi (baton) thrown by police officer at a speeding motorist.

India-US economic ties not realised: US think tank

January 9, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The full potential of India-US economic relationship is far from being realised, chiefly due to the actions and inactions of the two governments, according to a US think tank.

Wish I could have saved her, says gang-rape victim's friend

January 4, 2013 at 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Breaking his silence for the first time since the gang-rape, the victim's friend said he wished he could have saved the 23-year-old physiotherapist trainee on Dec 16.

Foreign arrivals went up by six percent in 2012

December 31, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2012 (till November) increased by nearly six per cent over the same period in 2011, the tourism ministry said Monday.

Older workers 'better at decision-making'

December 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, December 27 (ANI): Older decision makers are more conscientious - careful and organized - as compared to those in younger age groups, a new study has revealed.

Protest against gang-rape continues in Delhi

December 25, 2012 at 8:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Delhi Police blocked roads in central Delhi for the third day as hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim who is battling for life. Five of the nine Delhi Metro stations that were closed Sunday were opened Tuesday evening.

Journalist shot dead during anti-rape protest in Manipur

December 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Imphal, Dec. 23 (ANI): Thangjam Nanao Singh, a journalist covering protests against an attempted rape of a regional cinema actress, was killed when police opened fire on Sunday in an effort to contain the demonstration.

MPs want more money to states investing in green energy

December 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A cross-party delegation of members of parliament, part of Climate Parliament group, Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to demand additional central assistance to states investing in renewable energy.

Bihar liquor tragedy toll rises to 26

December 9, 2012 at 1:08 PM

Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) The death toll in a hooch tragedy in Bihar has risen to 26 with eight more people losing their lives, police said Sunday.

Sporting, ONGC play out a thrilling draw

December 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Sporting Clube de Goa came back from two goals down to hold hosts ONGC to a 2-2 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday.

Economist PM is wrong on FDI: BJP

December 8, 2012 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday took on Dr. Manmohan Singh, saying the economist Prime Minster is wrong on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi band retail and alleged that his government has betrayed the nation.

Brazil calls for better integrated trading bloc

December 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Dec 8 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has called for a better integrated and more socially committed Mercosur trade bloc, to help South America ride out the international economic crisis.

BJP alleges, Mayawati has been exposed on the issue of FDI

December 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Amid the changing side of BSP on the voting for FDI in Parliament, main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has been exposed before the people of the country by changing her stand on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

'Mayawati betraying nation by changing stand on FDI': BJP

December 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has been exposed before the people of the country by changing her stand on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail and announcing support to the Congress-led UPA Government on the issue in the Rajya Sabha.

Odisha villagers, tribals hold anti-Vedanta meet

December 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 6 (IANS) Hundreds of villagers, including tribal men and women Thursday held a meeting in Odisha's Kalahandi district to reiterate their strong opposition to Vedanta's alumina refinery and mining project in their region, police said.

Chidambaram confident about the victory in Rajya Sabha on FDI

December 6, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has expressed his confidence that like the victory in Lok Sabha, UPA government will win the vote on FDI in multi brand in the Rajya Sabha also.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as CBI chief, mum on controversy

December 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency, the CBI, but declined to comment on the controversy over his appointment.

'Texting' preferred method of staying in touch for 90 pct of young Britons

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

London, Dec 3 (ANI): A majority of youngsters in Britain use text messages to communicate with friends and family daily, according to a report.

Ranjit Sinha denies any controversy related to his appointment as CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 3 (ANI): Newly appointed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Ranjit Sinha on Monday denied any controversy with respect tohis appointment and said that he will work hard to uphold the prestige of the institution.

Ranjit Sinha takes over as new CBI chief

December 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Indian Police Service officer Ranjit Sinha Monday took charge as the 25th director of the country's premier investigating agency - the CBI, officials said.

Marathon organized to remember Bhopal gas tragedy victims

December 2, 2012 at 5:07 PM

Bhopal, Dec. 2 (ANI): Several people participated in Bhopal in memory of those who lost their lives in 1984 Bhopal gas leak tragedy caused by a plant of Union Carbide.

Amar Pratap Singh steps down as CBI chief

November 30, 2012 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Amar Pratap Singh Friday stepped down as the director of the country's premier investigating agency, the CBI, Friday after completing his two-year tenure.

Amar Pratap Singh relinquishes charge as CBI Director

November 30, 2012 at 8:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov. 30 (ANI): Amar Pratap Singh, a 1974-batch IPS officer of Jharkhand Cadre, relinquished the charge of Central bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director today after successfully completing his tenure.

SpongeBob banned from Xmas lights switch over health and safety fears

November 28, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, Nov 28 (ANI): Council chiefs in Wolverhampton have been branded scrooges after they banned SpongeBob Squarepants from turning on the Christmas lights - because of health and safety fears.

2G scam biggest of my tenure: Outgoing CBI director

November 27, 2012 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov.27 (ANI): The 2G spectrum allocation case was the biggest and most complicated event of his two years, said outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Amar Pratap Singh on Tuesday.

CBI works as freely and absolute fair manner, says outgoing CBI Director AP Singh

November 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Ruling out the allegations regarding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to work under pressure of the government, the agency's outgoing director Amar Pratap Singh (A P Singh) Tuesday said that the agency conducts investigations in totally free and fair manner without fear and favour as per the procedures of the law.........

2G case most complicated in my tenure, says CBI director

November 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Amar Pratap Singh Tuesday said the 2G spectrum allocation case was the biggest and the most complicated in the two years of his tenure.