Oz beat Holland 2-1, set up a re-match of last WC final vs GER
Mighty Australia continued their rampaging form in the tournament as they overcame a fighting Netherlands 2-1 in the second semifinal of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Thursday to set up a re-match of last edition's title-clash against Germany.
Govt to consult all before bringing Women's Bill in LS: Pranab
The stand-off over Women's Reservation Bill ended on Thursday with government announcing that the proposed legislation would be brought in the Lok Sabha only after consultations with all sections.
India, Russia to sign deals worth USD 10 bn during Putin visit
India and Russia are expected to sign deals worth over USD 10 billion, including in defence and civilian nuclear sectors, and conclude the long-delayed agreement on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov during Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's New Delhi visit beginning Friday.
Parliament approves Railway Vote-on-Account
Parliament on Thursday approved three Railway Appropriation Bills with the Rajya Sabha returning the Vote-on-Account Bill for 2010-2011 to the Lok Sabha and the government promising a single-window mechanism to speed up private investments in infrastructure-building.
Narendra Modi summoned for riot case by SC appointed SIT
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team(SIT) to appear before it on March 21 for questioning in post-Godhra riots in the state in 2002.
CSAT for 'Civil Service Exams' approved
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved the proposal for introduction of ‘Civil Services Aptitude Test’ (CSAT) in place of the existing ‘Civil Services’ (Preliminary) Examination in Lok Sabha Wednesday.
UN launches independent review of IPCC climate panel
The United Nations Wednesday launched an independent review of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), which came under much criticism in the recent months due to the claims made in its fourth report released in 2007 pertaining to the receding of Himalayan glaciers.
India, Russia to sign deals worth USD 10 bn during Putin visit
India and Russia are expected to sign deals worth over USD 10 billion, including in defence and civilian nuclear sectors, and conclude the long-delayed agreement on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov during Vladimir Putin's New Delhi visit beginning Thursday.
Bali bombing suspect confirmed dead in police raid
A top-ranked Southeast Asian militant wanted for planning the deadliest terrorist attack in Indonesia's history has been killed in a shootout with police at an Internet cafe, the president confirmed Wednesday.
Seven IAF aircraft crashed in last 6 mths: Min
The Government said on Wednesday that a total of seven aircraft of the Indian Air Force have crashed in air mishaps in the last six months.
India rubbishes charge of involvement in Lahore blast
Dismissing Pakistan's allegation that India was involved in the Lahore blast, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna Wednesday said it was "most unthinkable" and a "falsehood" that was being spread.
Bharti acknowledges receipt of special audit report
Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has always followed highest accounting standards and confirmed receiving a copy of the special audit report submitted by government-appointed auditors to the Department of Telecom.
Food inflation spreading to other areas: RBI
The Reserve Bank on Thursday said high inflation, primarily driven by food prices, has started spreading to the broader economy now but it is likely to ease in the coming months on the back of an expected moderation in food prices with the arrival of fresh crops.
Sharma assures traders of govt help for foreign currency loans
Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday assured exporters of government mediation to ensure that they get foreign currency loans at the new lower rate set by the RBI amid complaints against banks levying additional charges.
BSNL unions plan stir against 30 pc stake sale, VRS
Employee unions of BSNL on Thursday said they will launch a nation-wide protest against the board's decision to accept the Sam Pitroda panel report favouring 30 percent divestment and voluntary retirement to nearly one lakh staff.
Gujarati college dropout makes Forbes rich-list debut
The Gujarati college dropout Shahid Balwa, and a Pakistani exporter Mian Muhammad Mansha are among the 97 billionaires worldwide who have made their debut in the latest Forbes rich-list.
Disgraced Satyam chief knocks SC's door for bail
Disgraced Satyam Computers founder B Ramalinga Raju, the prime accused in the multi-crore financial fraud in the IT firm, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court pleading that he be released on bail.
US Dollar ends dearer against Rupee
The US Dollar ended dearer against the rupee at Rs 45.62 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs 68.62 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market in Mumbai on Thursday.
Oil falls below USD 82 on profit taking
Oil tumbled below USD 82 a barrel in Asian trade Thursday as investors took profits from a price surge that followed data showing stronger US energy demand.
PEC floats bids to import 25,000 tonnes of yellow peas
State-run PEC has invited bids for import of 25,000 tonnes of yellow peas to be delivered by next month.
SAIL to increase capacity to 26 mtpa by 2014
State-owned steel maker SAIL on Wednesday said it will increase its annual production capacity in a phased manner, taking it to 26 million tonnes by 2014.
India to introduce new law to attract investments in mining
India has invited foreign funds in mining and said it would soon introduce a legislation to make the sector more investment friendly.
UAE leading tea re-exporter in the world
UAE is still the top tea re-exporter of the world for the year 2009 and is set to retain the position it reached in 2004, a study conducted by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade has said.
Sensex ends higher by 70 pts amid choppy session
Amidst, a choppy and range-bound session with a positive bias markets rose on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex closing with a 70-point gain after touching its highest level in a year, helped by heavyweight Reliance Industries and expectations of robust industrial growth.
Death toll hits 54 from fighting in Somali capital
The death toll from two days of fighting in Somalia's capital between government forces and al Shabaab rebels has risen to 54, ambulance services said on Thursday as clashes subsided with both sides claiming successes.
Lanka steps up efforts to resettle Tamil civilians
Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to resettle the civilians displaced by a decades-long ethnic conflict, with 182,005 IDPs settled at the beginning of this month.
Israel PM expresses 'regret' over settlement announcement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed "regret" to US Vice President Joe Biden over the decision to announce plans for 1,600 new east Jerusalem settler homes during his visit, the premier's office said today.
Karzai in Pakistan on 2-day visit
Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Islamabad Wednesday on a two-day state visit during which he is expected to hold talks with the Pakistani leadership on cooperation in the war against terror and ongoing efforts to hold talks with the Taliban.
Pak court directs police to produce statements of 5 Americans
A Pakistani court Wednesday directed police to produce the confessional statements of five American Muslims arrested for alleged terror links and accepted a request from the accused to hold their trial within a jail due to security reasons.
Aung San Suu Kyi to be barred from party and polls
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces expulsion from her own party and is barred from standing in polls this year under the military junta's new election laws, a spokesman said today.
ISI chief gets 1-yr extension, PM endorses Kayani's decision
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wedneday endorsed Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's decision to grant a one-year extension to ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha.
UN asks Myanmar to ensure inclusive political process
Expressing dissatisfaction over Myanmar's announcement of a fresh election law, which bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from contesting polls, the UN Thursday asked the military junta to ensure inclusive political process in which all citizens can freely participate.
US missionary freed from Haitian jail
A US missionary, held on kidnapping charges in Haiti days after a devastating earthquake, has been released but the leader of the Baptist group, which claimed that they were actually rescuing the children, remained in custody.
Fonseka's court martial to commence on March 16
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday appointed a three-member court martial panel to try detained ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka on treason charges and the proceedings against him would be launched on 16th March.
Oz beat Holland 2-1, set up a re-match of last WC final vs GER
Mighty Australia continued their rampaging form in the tournament as they overcame a fighting Netherlands 2-1 in the second semifinal of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Thursday to set up a re-match of last edition's title-clash against Germany.
Pakistan team quit after dismal World Cup
Pakistan's entire World Cup squad have announced their international retirement after finishing last at the 12-team tournament in India.
Germany beat England 4-1 in 1st semis, on course of WC hat-trick
Olympic champions Germany are on course of a historic hat-trick of World Cup titles as they scored a facile 4-1 victory over England in a high-voltage semifinal match in New Delhi on Thursday.
IPL 3 seeks to rediscover season 1 magic
Forced to shift tent to South Africa due to security fears last year, the IPL returns to the country promising a heady mix of cricket and entertainment with last season laggards Kolkata Knight Riders taking on defending champions Deccan Chargers in the tournament opener in Mumbai on Friday.
Two golds for India in Asian Youth Boxing C'ship
Vikas Krishnan (60kg) and Naveen Kumar (81kg) fetched gold medals, while three others settled for silver as the Indian boxing team finished runners-up at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Tehran, Iran.
FIH to review video referral system
After much criticism from all quarters, the International Hockey Federation is set to review the newly-introduced video referral system in its executive committee meeting in New Delhi on 15th March.
Yousuf, Younus not given life bans: PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board Wednesday clarified that it has not imposed life bans on Muhammad Yousuf and Younus Khan and only barred them from playing for the country in all the formats of the game.
Kerala beat Delhi, Haryana thrash AP
Kerala blanked Delhi 2-0 while Haryana crushed Andhra Pradesh 12-0 in the 18th Senior National Women's Football Championship in Imphal on Wednesday.
Chef de Missions visit CWG venues
Chef de Missions from the participating countries on Wednesday inspected the venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games and were impressed with facilities, according to the organisers.
Indians impress in qualifying round of archery
Chinna Raju Srither managed an aggregate score of 688 in men's individual compound section as Indians impressed during qualifying rounds of the six-day invitational archery test event for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
SC to hear plea on reservation for Muslims on 22nd March
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to hear on 22nd March, the petition filed by Andhra Pradesh govt challenging the verdict of the High Court striking down a state law providing four per cent reservation in educational institutions and jobs to the Muslim community.
India needs real time decision support system to nab criminals
Home Minister P Chidambaram advocated a robust real time decision support system to track down terrorists and organised criminals who have developed various channels of communication with the help of technology.
Arunachal asks Centre to seek funds from World Bank
Despite the Centre's reported reluctance, the Arunachal Pradesh government has asked it to continue seeking loans from the World Bank for projects in the border state in spite of objections from China.
Militancy on decline in northeast: Home Ministry
Militancy-related incidents has seen a decline in the northeast this year while a majority of them are in Manipur and Assam, the Home Ministry said on Thursday.
Goa government revises minimum wages
Goa government on Thursday revised minimum wages to the workers hiking it by nearly 30 per cent, though labour unions showed their dissatisfaction over the quantum of raise.
Orders issued for pensionary benefits to ex-servicemen
In a move that will bring relief to over 12 lakh ex-servicemen, the Defence Ministry has issued orders to implement pending pensionary benefits to them involving an annual expenditure of about Rs 2,200 crore.
CSAT for 'Civil Service Exams' approved
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved the proposal for introduction of ‘Civil Services Aptitude Test’ (CSAT) in place of the existing ‘Civil Services’ (Preliminary) Examination in Lok Sabha Wednesday.
Presentation date of WRB to be finalized on Friday
Law Minister Veerappa Moily expressed his confidence that Government will be able to smoothly pass the bill in Lok Sabha for which the Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha will meet on Friday to decide the date for tabling the bill.
Govt to collect Rs 1,495 cr as toll tax in 2009-10
The government expects to collect Rs 1,495 crore as toll tax from highways during the current fiscal, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Cong releases list of NREGS scams in 10 districts of UP
Acting on UP CM Mayawati's announcement that corruption would not be tolerated in implementation of NREGS in the state, Congress released a list of scams worth around Rs 50 crore asking her to take action against those responsible.
Ruchika case: Hearing on Rathore's appeal next month
A court in Chandigarh adjourned till 15th April the hearing on the appeal of former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore against his six month sentence in the Ruchika molestation case after his plea that his lawyer was still recovering from an assault on him here last month.
Narendra Modi summoned for riot case by Supreme Court appointed SIT
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team(SIT) to appear before it on March 21 for questioning in post-Godhra riots in the state in 2002.